Finance with Economics
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Program Description
Finance with Economics teaches you how money, markets, and business decisions work. You will study microeconomics and macroeconomics, financial accounting, corporate finance, business management, statistics, and entrepreneurship. The program develops skills in budgeting, financial analysis, market evaluation, and business planning. Graduates can work as financial analysts, business managers, marketing specialists, human resources officers, or start their own business. This program is practical and career-focused, giving you the tools to understand economic trends, make smart financial decisions, and lead teams in both private and public sectors. If you enjoy numbers, problem solving, and thinking about how businesses grow, this course can open strong career opportunities in Ghana and beyond.
Aims & Objectives
Develop the ability to prepare and interpret basic financial statements, with 80 percent accuracy in class exercises.
Master core Excel functions and financial formulas to complete budgeting and forecasting tasks within set coursework deadlines.
Understand microeconomic and macroeconomic principles and apply them to analyse market situations in assigned case studies.
Create viable business plans and budgets for small enterprises as shown in a capstone project.
Analyse business data using basic statistical methods and present findings in clear written and oral reports.
Why Choose This Program?
Strong career demand
Finance and economics skills are sought after across banks, firms, government agencies, and NGOs, increasing job options after graduation.
Practical and analytical training
The program combines numerical finance skills with economic thinking, preparing you for roles in analysis, planning, and management.
Entrepreneurship and leadership focus
You learn to build business plans and manage operations, useful if you want to start a business or lead teams.
Internship and industry links
Students often access internships with banks, accounting firms, and local businesses, giving real workplace experience and networking.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use spreadsheets for budgeting, financial modelling, charts, pivot tables, and prepare professional reports and presentations.
Understand how to record transactions, prepare income statements and balance sheets, and interpret financial ratios.
Apply basic statistics and data visualisation to support decisions, forecast trends, and evaluate market data.
Create budgets, cash flow forecasts, and simple investment appraisals for businesses and projects.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Accounting software such as Sage or QuickBooks
Google Sheets and basic statistical add-ins
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Difficulty with mathematics and statistics
Applying theory to real business cases
Tips & Advice
Attend extra tutorials, practise past exam questions, and use online lessons to build confidence step by step.
Join club projects, internships, and case study workshops to gain practical experience.
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