University Of Professional Studies cut off point

University Of Professional Studies has published its cut-off points for the 2024/2025 academic year. You can purchase your forms at GHANA UNIVERSITY FORMS

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The cut-off point for UPSA for WASSCE candidates is 36 and that of SSCE is 24. Candidates who score below the cut-off points will not be eligible for admission.

Undergraduate Programmes
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management

Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Transport Management

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

Bachelor of Science in Business Economics

Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management

Bachelor of Science in Marketing

Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance

Diploma Programmes
Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Marketing

Diploma in Management

Diploma in Public Relations

Diploma in Information Technology Management

General Entry Requirements

• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
• General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
• American High School Grade 12 with at least Final Grade Point of 3.0
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level WASSCE and SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A1-C6 and grade A-D respectively) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to any three elective subjects.

Note 1: Current final year SHS students, who will be writing WASSCE/GBCE in July/August 2023, are also eligible to apply. They will be required to indicate correctly their WASSCE/GBCE index numbers on the online application form.

General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level applicants must have at least five (5) credit passes including English and Mathematics at the GCSE/Baccalaureate/Cambridge ‘O’ Level and three relevant subjects at the ‘A’ Level.

Specific Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance applicants are required to have credit passes in Economics, Geography and any other elective subject.
• Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science applicants must have credit pass in Elective Mathematics.
• Bachelor of Science in Business Economics applicants are required to have credit passes in Economics and Elective Mathematics.

LEVEL 200
General Entry Requirements
Category A: WAEC General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Passes in any three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better) at the GCE Advanced Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) or better in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE Ordinary (‘O’) Level.

Category B: Advanced Business Certificate Examinations (ABCE) Full diploma certificate (i.e. passes in five (5) subjects including three compulsory subjects in the diploma option of the ABCE) and at least two of the passes should be grade D or better. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in the GBCE only.

Category C: Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’/Diploma in Education Certificate in a related disciplines awarded by any institution accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Category D: Recognized Professional Qualifications: At least complete Level One (1) of any of the following recognized professional qualifications: ACCA (3 papers), CIB (5 papers), CIM (3 papers), CIMA (4 papers), ICAG (4 papers) and ICSA (4 papers) only. The professional qualification must be related to the programme being applied for.

Category E: Higher National Diploma (HND) with Second Class (Lower Division) awarded by NABPTEX in related disciplines (i.e. Accounting, Secretaryship & Management Studies, Purchasing & Supply, Marketing, Statistics, etc).

Category F: University/Tertiary Diploma in a related discipline with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) ranging from 1.00 to 2.49 awarded by any university accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Specific/Additional Requirements

• Applicants who qualify under Categories C, D, E and F must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE passes of at least grade D7or D respectively in three (3) core subjects and three (3) elective subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.
• Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance applicants are required to have credit passes in Economics, Geography and any other elective subject.

Note 2: Admission is not available for University Diploma/Higher National Diploma(HND)/ Professional applicants to Level 200 of the LLB programme.

LEVEL 300
General Requirements
Category A: Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Second Class (Upper Division) awarded by NABPTEX in related disciplines (e.g. Accounting, Secretaryship & Management Studies, Purchasing & Supply, Marketing, Statistics, etc).

Category B: University/Tertiary Diploma with at least FGPA of 2.5 (Credit) in related programmes (e.g. Accounting, Public Administration, Management and Marketing etc) from any university accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

Category C: Professional Qualification– applicants with at least a complete level two (2) of any of the following recognized professional qualifications related to the programme being applied for: ACCA (9 papers), CIB (10 papers), CIM (6 papers), CIMA (8 papers), ICAG (10 papers) and ICSA (8 papers) only.

Additional Requirements
Applicants who qualify under Categories A, B and C must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE passes of at least grade D7or D respectively in three (3) core subjects and three (3) elective subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.

Note 3: Admission is not available for entry into Level 300 of the LLB, Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, Actuarial Science and Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance programmes.

Category A

• WASSCE applicants must have passes (i.e. A1-D7) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to passes (i.e. A1-D7) in any three elective subjects. Note that at least three (3) of the core and elective subject should be credit passes (A1-C6). A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.
• SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A-D) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to credit passes in any three elective subjects. A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.

Category B
G.C.E. Advanced Level Passes in any two (2) subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (at least Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (MATURE APPLICANTS)
Mature Applicants applying for admission must satisfy the following entry requirements:

• Attained a minimum age of twenty-five (25) years by Friday, 30th June, 2023.
• Show proof of age with birth certificate which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
• Must have at least three (3) years’ work experience and should be able to provide a letter of appointment from their employer or show any proof of employment.
• Must have at least Second Cycle Education background.
• Must pass the University’s Mature Access Course Entrance Examinations which comprise Mathematics, English Language and Aptitude Test. A mature applicant shall be deemed to have passed the entrance examinations for consideration for admission if he/she obtains a pass mark of 40% in each paper.
• Must pass a Selection Interview.

Note 1: Mature Applicants for BSc. in Actuarial Science programme must have credit passes in Additional Mathematics or Elective Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE/ SSSCE/GBCE. Mature Access Course Classes and Entrance Examinations.

• Registration for the Mature Access Course Classes and Entrance Examinations begins immediately in the Admissions Office (Room 7, Seidu Mustapha Wing) and will end on Friday, 30th June, 2023.
• Mature Access Course Classes will be held from Monday, 3rd July, 2023 to Saturday, 26th August, 2023
• Mature Access Course Entrance Examinations will take place on Friday, 1st September, 2023 and Saturday, 2nd September, 2023

Note 2:

• Successful mature applicants will be placed in Level 100.
• Admission is not available for the Mature Applicants to the LLB programme.

Further information on the Mature Access Course Classes and Entrance Examinations may be obtained from the Admissions Office on 0303 937542/44 or email: admissions@upsamail.edu.gh .

INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) and submitted to the University.

Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a prerequisite for offer of admission.

International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.

AVAILABLE SESSIONS:
Regular, Evening, and Weekend Sessions are available for all undergraduate and diploma programmes except the 4-Year LLB programme which is offered in the Regular Session only and the 3-Year LLB programme in the Evening Session.
Moreover, the Regular Session is normally reserved for WASSCE/GBCE applicants.

Mature and Top-up applicants to Levels 200 and 300 are, therefore, encouraged to opt for Evening and Weekend Sessions.

Postgraduate Programmes

Graduate Programmes
PhD in Marketing

PhD in Accounting

PhD in International Security and Intelligence

PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies

Master of Philosophy in Accounting

Master of Philosophy in Leadership

Master of Philosophy in Finance

Master of Philosophy in Media & Digital Communication Management

Master of Science in Procurement Management

Master of Science in Pensions Management

Master of Science in Leadership

Master of Science in Insurance Risk Management

Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance

Master of Business Administration in Auditing

Master of Business Administration in Corporate Governance

Master of Business Administration in Corporate Communications

Master of Business Administration in Marketing

Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing

Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting & Finance

Master of Business Administration in Total Quality Management (TQM)

Master of Business Administration in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Master of Arts in Peace, Security and Intelligence Management

Master of Arts in Brands and Communications Management

Master of Arts in Media & Digital Communication Management

GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
General Entry Requirements
Applicants who possess any of the following can apply:

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institution in relevant discipline with;

a) a second class lower or better

b) a third class, however such applicants will be required to go through screening and selection interview to ascertain their suitability for admission

• Relevant recognized full professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, ICSA and CIB.
• International applicants with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in related fields recognized by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

Master of Philosophy in Finance

Prospective applicants must have a bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in a finance related field such as Banking and Finance, Accounting, Economics or an equivalent chartered professional certificate in any of the areas specified above.

Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance/ Master of Business Administration in Auditing/ Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing/Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting & Finance

Prospective applicants to the above MBA programmes must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance or an equivalent chartered professional certificate in accounting or related field.

Master of Science in Insurance Risk Management

Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:

(i) A bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in Finance, Risk Management, Insurance, Actuarial Science, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics and Engineering from any university/institution recognized by GTEC.

(ii) Non-related bachelor’s degree holders with a minimum of two years’ working experience in insurance risk management or related field may be considered.

(iii) Relevant professional qualifications such as the Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII).

Master of Science in Procurement Management

Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in management, finance and any business related programmes from any university/institution recognized by GTEC
• Non-related bachelor’s degree holders with at least two years working experience in the field of procurement and related areas may be considered.
• Relevant professional qualification such as the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and related programmes will also be considered.

Master of Science in Pensions Management

Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree with at least second class lower in Finance, Economics, Insurance or any business related field from any university/institution recognized by GTEC.
• Non-related bachelor’s degree holders with at least two years working experience in pension management and related field may be considered.
• Applicants with relevant chartered professional qualification such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Chartered Institute of Insurance (CII), Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA), and related professional qualifications may also be considered after interview.

Master of Philosophy in Accounting

Prospective applicants are required to have any of the following qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and Accounting & Finance with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from any university/institution recognized by GTEC.
• A bachelor’s degree in Finance with a minimum of Second Class Lower Division from any university/institution recognized by GTEC plus level two of the professional accounting qualifications from ICAG, ACCA, CIMA etc.
• MBA in Accounting and Finance degree may also be considered.
• Professional accounting qualification from ICAG, ACCA, CIMA etc. with evidence of an independent research work carried out.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES

• Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
• Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA)
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), UK
• Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), Ghana
• Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), UK.
• The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (CILT)-Ghana
• Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)

ACCESS PROGRAMME
All prospective candidates without any prior qualification of any tertiary institution certificate or completion of Level one (1) of a professional programme should be applying through the Access programme. The Access programme deals with the foundation level of the professional programmes in UPSA. A student qualifies for the main IPS Professional Route after he/she has passed all foundation examination modules.

The admission requirement for the Access to the under listed programmes are as follows;

ICAG/ACCA/CIMA/CIB/CIM
General Entry Requirements

• West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
• Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
• General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
• American High School Grade 12 with at least a Final Grade Point of 3.0
• General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT, GHANA – LEVEL 2

• Upon a successful completion of the first level of ICAG (four modules)
• A successful completion of HND in Accountancy or management from an accredited Technical University or polytechnic in Ghana and beyond
• A successful completion of a first or second degree in accountancy and management from a recognized accredited university.

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT – LEVEL 3

• Upon a successful completion of the required number of level 2 papers including exemptions of papers if any.

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS – LEVEL 2 (APPLIED SKILL)

• Upon a successful completion of applied knowledge level (three modules)
• A successful completion of HND in Accountancy or Management from an accredited Technical University or Polytechnic in Ghana and beyond
• A successful completion of a first or second degree in accountancy and management from a recognized accredited university

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS – LEVEL 3 (STRATEGIC PROFESSIONALS)

• Upon a successful completion of the required number of applied skills papers including exemptions of papers if applicable.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS – LEVEL 2 (OPERATIONAL)

• Upon completion of the entry qualification level, that is CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS – LEVEL 3 (MANAGEMENT)

• Upon successful completion of the Operational level, that is CIMA Certificate Diploma in Management Accounting
• Holders of HND or First Degree from an accredited University

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS – LEVEL 4 (STRATEGIC)

• Upon successful completion of the Management level, that is CIMA Certificate Advance Diploma in Management Accounting
• Holders of Second Degree from an accredited University

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING – LEVEL 6 (DIPLOMA IN MARKETING)

• A successful completion of Level 4 papers, that is, Certificate in Marketing
• Holders of HND or First Degree certificates from any recognised accredited Institutions

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MARKETING – LEVEL 7 (POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA)

• A successful completion of level 6, that is, Certificate or Diploma in Marketing
• Holders of Second Degrees from any recognised accredited University

INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED SECRETARIES AND ADMINISTRATORS (ICSA)/CHARTERED GOVERNANCE INSTITUTE
There are Four (4) ways of getting the ICSA qualification:

Part One: This route is for candidates with university entrance qualifications. However, candidates with Law or Finance undergraduate degrees may be eligible for exemption from the law or finance module. MBA graduates also start at Part One but will be assessed for other exemptions depending on their MBA degree programmes.

Foundation Programme Entry – This is for candidates who are not eligible to start at Part One. i.e. candidates without university entry qualifications or other degrees at undergraduate or graduate levels. Foundation level qualification is equivalent to first-year undergraduate level.

Professional Entry – Accountants or lawyers with up to five years’ professional experience start at Part One and may be eligible for exemption from two modules.

• Fast Track Professional Entry – Accountants or lawyers with more than five years’ experience may only need to complete two modules.

Distance Learning Available Programmes
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Auditing

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Corporate Governance

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing

Entry Requirements
General Entry Requirements
Applicants who possess any of the following can apply:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognised university/institution in relevant discipline with;
a second class lower or better
a third class, however such applicants will be required to go through screening and selection interview to ascertain their suitability for admission
Relevant recognized full professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, ICSA and CIB.
International applicants with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in related fields established by NAB. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

Information Technology Proficiency Requirement (ITPR)
In additions to the above requirements, applicants shall also be required to possess information technology skills in order to access and use e-resources and participate in e-learning based activities, interactions and assessments. The basic ITPR include the following:
Demonstrate ability to use an end device such as desktop or laptop computer, smart phone or a tablet to access internet resources and communicate with others, and for folder and file management.
Demonstrate ability to use a word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software to prepare assignments, reports, and other scholarly contents
Demonstrate ability to use basic web 2.0 technologies such as
General or scholarly search engines
Emails
Social engineering platforms

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