GIMPA BUSINESS SCHOOL

ADMISSION OF CANDIDATES TO MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES (EMBA, MBA AND MSc.) FOR THE 2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR

The GIMPA Business School invites applications for admission to the following programmes.

1.     EXECUTIVE MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (EMBA)

The EMBA is a generalist management programme designed for senior executives.  It is run on a unique modular basis that is the first of its kind in the country.  The programme consists of 10 or more courses which are covered over five three-week residential sessions over a two-year period.  Each session comprises 120 hours of face-to-face instruction followed by a period of 5 months non-residential guided study.  In addition, a capstone integrative project is required. Instructors are drawn from all over the world to give participants access to the latest management training techniques and tools.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

The minimum prerequisites for admission are:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from any approved/recognised University with at least a 2nd Class Lower Division OR
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ICA, ICSA, CIPS, CIM. Holders of professional qualifications should also have additional education that reflects broad-based management training, and
• At least five years post-qualification senior management experience.
• Applicants with degree classifications below 2nd class lower division and/or narrowly focused professional qualifications should enrol in the Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) or Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) programmes at the GIMPA Business School, to enhance their chances of gaining admission. 

COURSES OFFERED

Organizational Behaviour;                                        Environment of Business;

Quantitative Methods in Management;                     Ethics, Social Responsibility & Governance;

Managerial Economics;                                           Financial and Management Accounting;

Operations and Project Management;                      Financial Management ;

Strategic Marketing;                                              Management Information Systems;

Strategic Management.

TUITION:

Tuition is US $8,600 for the entire programme (under review).

 2.     MASTERS IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

The programme consists of 9 core courses that provide a broad business perspective and 5 electives that allow students to focus on particular areas of professional interest. In addition, a 3-credit capstone course which provides an integrative total enterprise perspective and a 6-credit project is required.  

The programme is run in 2 formats: Day and Evening.

The Day Modular programme runs over a 2-year period of 5 sessions, each lasting 3 weeks of daily 8-hour lectures. Lectures are held at GIMPA, Accra.

The Evening programme runs over a 2-year period of 5 semesters, each lasting 13 weeks. Students typically have classes three-times a week (on Week Days – Evening and Saturdays - Morning). Lectures are currently held at the GBC compound, Accra.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

The minimum prerequisites for admission are:

• A Bachelor’s Degree from any approved/recognised University; with at least a 2nd Class Lower Division plus two (2) years post-graduation professional experience OR
• If lower class degree then 4-years post-graduation professional experience plus additional postgraduate or professional certificate/education OR
• Professional qualification such as ACCA, ICA, ICSA, CIPS, CIM plus three (3) years post-qualification experience and additional broad-based business education.
• Applicants with degree classifications below 2nd class lower division and/or narrowly focused professional qualifications should enrol in our Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) or Certificate in Business Administration (CBA) programmes at the GIMPA Business School, to enhance their chances of gaining admission.

CORE COURSES

Managing Organizations;                          Business Economics;

Accounting for Decision Making;               Business Environments;

Analytic Skills for Decision Making;             Marketing Management;

Managing Operations;                             Information Systems;

Managerial Finance.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Finance; Marketing; Entrepreneurship; Project Management; Not for Profit Management; Human Resources Management; Accounting and Taxation

TUITION  

Tuition is US $7,600 or its cedi equivalent for the entire programme (under review).

3.      MASTER OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MSc.)

The MSc. programme prepares graduates for academic careers in various functional areas of business at tertiary institutions.  Graduates of the programme are expected to make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge of business practices through applied research, teaching and consulting.  It is also designed for those interested in acquiring a doctoral degree in the future.

The curriculum is designed to provide graduates with in-depth exposure to a specific business content area and sophisticated analytical methods training. Particular emphasis is placed on developing research skills.

The MSc. programme consists of 9 core courses and 4 Research Tools courses.  In addition, students take 12-credits of seminars in their area of specialization. Students must also complete a thesis.  The programme is typically covered in six three-week sessions over two and a half (2½) years.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

The minimum prerequisites for admission are:

• Strong quantitative orientation/background
• 2nd class upper division minimum for graduates in business, economics and other social sciences
• 2nd class lower division minimum for graduates in mathematics, statistics and engineering related sciences
• For the programme in Accounting a terminal professional qualification will be an added advantage
• Expressed interest in teaching at the tertiary level
• Sponsorship by a tertiary institution will be an added advantage

CORE COURSES

Managing Organizations;                                    Business Economics;

Accounting for Decision Making;                         Business Environments;

Analytic Skills for Decision Making;                       Marketing Management

Managing Operations;                                       Information Systems;

Managerial Finance.

RESEARCH TOOLS

Quantitative Methods (Required of all students)
Research Methods in Behavioural Sciences
Research Methods in Accounting and Finance
Multivariate Techniques
Econometrics

SPECIALIZATIONS

Accounting, Finance, Management, Marketing

TUITION  

Tuition is US $7,600 or its cedi equivalent for the entire programme (under review).

HOW TO APPLY

An application, three referee forms and a brochure for each programme can be downloaded from the Download link on the GIMPA Website; www.gimpa.edu.gh  Payment of the downloaded form should be made at either of the following banks with specific GIMPA account numbers indicated against the bank: ECOBANK (0380014426245701) or UNIBANK (0510110559613), at any of their branches in the country.  The completed form with the bank payment receipt must be submitted to the GIMPA Greenhill campus or the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), GIMPA Secretariat, Kanda, Accra.

The cost of the Application Form is GH¢75.  All submitted applications must be accompanied by payment receipts from the bank.

Deadline for sale and submission of completed Application Form is 30th November 2009. 

Submission of Application Forms should be addressed to:               

The Senior Assistant Registrar

Graduate Programmes Secretariat                                                                                   

GIMPA Business School                                                      

P.O. Box AH 50                                                                                            

Achimota – Accra    

There will be an Open House for applicants to interact with Faculty and Staff at the GB Auditorium on GIMPA Greenhill Campus on Saturday, 31st October 2009 at 10:00am.                                                                                                               

For Further Enquiries Contact:                             

Tel: 021-401681-3, Extension 2219, or 021-421658 or 021-421576             

E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for all applications 

Website: www.gimpa.edu.gh