Goal

The goal of the programme is to produce highly qualified graduates capable of applying the knowledge and skills in accounting and auditing roles in diverse organisations.

Objective

The objectives of the BBA Accounting programme are to:

1. develop the capacity of students to apply various accounting standards in preparing and interpreting financial statements and auditing reports;
2. equip students with the knowledge and skills to apply book-keeping and accounting tools to execute tasks at various work places; and
3. equip students with the skills to use up-to-date computer applications to perform accounting, book-keeping, and auditing tasks for sound decision-making.

What Content Are Available For Learners?

Textbooks, slides, published articles, data files, and Open-source software are available. Learning materials are loaded unto the Open-source Moodle Learning Management System (LMS).

Teaching/Delivery Methodology

The delivery is a blended approach of face-face and self-learning sessions.

Student Support Services

Support services available to students include facilitators for both face-to-face and online engagements, centre co-ordinators to provide administrative support, and Learning Management System to help students learn continuously.

Career Prospects

Graduates from the BBA Accounting programme are employable as accountants, clerks, data analysts, and audit officers in both private and public banking and financial institutions. Graduates can also enrol on the MA and related postgraduate programmes. Graduates also enjoy exemptions in the Chartered Accountant (CA) Certification from The Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana.

Who Should Enrol On This Programme?

The programme is suitable for entry-level professionals in the financial institutions and markets, as well as those interested in an academic career in the field of Accounting.

Eligibility

The programme is for qualified G.C.E. ‘O’ level or SSCE/WASSCE, ATHE Level 3 & 4 holders and Mature candidates. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders can also apply to the B Accounting top-up programmes.

Certificate

On successful completion of the programme, the student will be awarded a BBA degree in Accounting by the University of Cape Coast.

Assessment & Examination

Candidates are assessed through presentations, assignments, and attendance/participation, which constitute 40%. End-of-semester examination constitutes 60%.