Overview
The BSc Mathematics with Accounting provides a thorough academic grounding in the skills and techniques necessary for entry into the mathematics and accounting profession. The programme aims at producing graduates who have skills for critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning.
This programme gives you the foundation skills of both mathematics and accounting (management accounting, financial accounting) and then allows you significant freedom to pick from a range of optional modules to suit your developing interests. This programme is based at the Okwahu Campus and it is affiliated to the University of Ghana, Legon.
Admission Requirement
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) Applicants
A credit (grade A1 – C6) in Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, and any three Elective subjects including Mathematics, with an aggregate score of 36 or better in the WAEC Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations.
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Applicants
A credit (grade A – D) in Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, and any three Elective subjects including Mathematics, with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the WAEC Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations.
GBCE/ABCE Applicants
Holders of GBCE Certificate must have Credit passes in five (5) subjects including Mathematics, English and Social Studies or Integrated Science in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE). In addition, the applicant must have passes in three (3) subjects; at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better in the Advance Business Certificate Examinations (ABCE). Holders of only GBCE Certificate CANNOT be admitted on the basis of that qualification alone.
General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level
5 Credits (including English Language, Mathematics, an Arts subject and a Science subject) in the WAEC General Certificate of Education (GCE/WASC) Ordinary Level Examination; and 3 passes at the Advanced Level of the GCE. One of the Advanced Level passes should be a grade D or better. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.
Mature Applicants
Mature Applicants must have attained the age of 25 years or above and must pass an aptitude test in English and Mathematics.
HND Applicants
HND holders with at least Second Class Lower in addition to the basic qualification at SSSCE/OL/WASSCE may be admitted to Second Year of the programme after passing an interview. First Class applicants in the relevant area may be considered for the Third year of the programme.
International Students
International Students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the National Accreditation Board/West African Examination Council shall determine equivalences. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.
Stream:
Regular / Weekend
Campus: Okwahu