Finance and Economics
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Program Description
The Finance and Economics program introduces you to how money, markets, and business decisions work. You will study core topics like microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial accounting, business management, and entrepreneurship. The course builds practical skills in budgeting, financial planning, market analysis, and basic data interpretation. Through projects and case studies, you will learn how firms make decisions, how markets operate, and how to start and manage a business. Graduates can pursue careers as business managers, marketing specialists, human resources officers, financial analysts, or entrepreneurs, and can continue to study finance, economics, or business in tertiary institutions. This program prepares you to lead, solve real problems, and seize opportunities in Ghana's growing economy.
Aims & Objectives
Develop strong numeracy and financial literacy for budgeting and decision making.
Master basic accounting and financial reporting techniques for business situations.
Understand core economic theories and apply them to Ghanaian market examples.
Create business plans and entrepreneurship projects that demonstrate market analysis.
Analyze data and use simple business analytics to support recommendations.
Why Choose This Program?
Practical career pathways
Prepares you for jobs like financial analyst, business manager, marketing specialist, HR officer, and entrepreneur.
High market demand
Finance and business skills are sought after across banks, firms, NGOs, and startups in Ghana.
Hands on learning
Projects, case studies, and simulations help you apply theory to real business problems.
Pathway to tertiary study
Good foundation for university programs in finance, economics, business administration, and related fields.
Industry connections and internships
Opportunities to intern with local SMEs, banks, and entrepreneurship hubs to gain workplace experience.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use spreadsheets for budgeting, financial modelling, and basic data analysis with formulas and charts.
Prepare budgets, cash flow forecasts, and simple financial plans for businesses and projects.
Interpret data using basic statistics and visualization to support business decisions.
Apply social media and basic analytics tools to develop and track marketing campaigns.
Understand how tools like QuickBooks or basic accounting packages record transactions and produce reports.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
QuickBooks or basic accounting package
Google Workspace
Power BI or Google Data Studio
Google Analytics
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Difficulty with mathematics and data interpretation.
Bridging theory and real business practice.
Tips & Advice
Practice regularly with sample problems, join study groups, and ask teachers for extra support.
Use case studies, internships, and volunteer with local businesses to apply classroom learning.
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