Summary
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies, Accounting programme provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in the Accounting field in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, auditing and financial management. The degree also provides a solid foundation for postgraduate study or further qualification with professional bodies e.g. Institute of Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Study Options:
- Regular
- Evening
- Weekend
Career Options
- Accountancy.
- Advertising.
- Banking, Investment and Financial services.
- General Management.
- HR/Personnel.
- Management consultancy.
- Public relations.
- Retail Management.
Courses Offered Include:
- Financial Accounting
- Auditing
- Company Law
- Cost Accounting
- Practical Accounting Software
- Public Finance
DEAN: Mamadou Lamine Diedhiou
He is a Senior Lecturer at Wisconsin International University College (WIUC), Accra, Ghana. He was the Head of the Mathematics Applications Department, Wisconsin International University College, Accra; Coordinator Mathematics Applications at Wisconsin International University College, Accra.
He was Visiting Senior Lecturer in Statistics at University for Development Studies, Navrongo, Ghana.
He has worked for International organisations as a statistician/biometrician for many years.
Field of expertise: Statistics (experimental design, survey design, data management and data analysis) and computing.
Teaching areas in both Graduate and undergraduate levels: Time Series Analysis, Non parametric Methods, Multivariate Analysis, Sampling Techniques, Statistical Computing and Data Analysis, Introductory Statistics, Research Methods (undergraduates and MBA) Quantitative Methods, etc...
Expert & Consultant in statistics for international & national organisations.
Resource Person in training on statistical methods (experimental design and data analysis)
Leisure activities: Reading, Photography and Video Filming
NO | NAME |
1 | PROFESSOR KOFI A OSEI HOD (Accounting & Finance) / Lecturer |
2 |
DR. KWASI ADDEI MENSAH HOD(General Business) / Lecturer |
3 | DR. EMELIA AMOAKO-ASIEDU HOD(Management and Marketing) / Lecturer |
4 | DR. CHARLES ACHEAMPONG HOD (Extra Mural Studies) / Lecturer |
5 | MRS. LORETTA SYLVIA TETTEH Lecturer |
6 |
MRS. AMA GAINES Lecturer |
7 | MR. ALEX KWAME ABASI Lecturer |
8 | MR. ERIC BENJAMIN HAYFRON Lecturer |
9 |
MS. EVELYN MAAME AMA ASSAN Lecturer |
10 |
MR. FRANCIS ABLORDE Lecturer |
11 |
MR. HARRY SIAW BAMPOE Lecturer |
12 |
REV. ISAAC KWAFO YAWSON Lecturer |
13 |
MRS. IVY ADJEI-NKETIAH Lecturer |
14 |
MR. THOMAS ACHUMBE Lecturer |
15 |
MRS. VIDA ASANTE BOATENG Lecturer |
16 | MR. KOJO AKUOKOH FRIMPONG Lecturer |
17 |
MR. OSCAR KWADZODE Lecturer |
Eligibility
WASSCE & SSSCE
Candidates must have six credits (A1-C6) in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science (Biology or Agricultural Science for Nigerian applicants) or Social Studies, and three elective subjects, making an aggregate of no more than 36. For SSSCE, candidates must have six credits (A-D) in the three Core Subjects and three electives, making an aggregate of no more than 24.
Mature Students
- Candidates must be at least 25 years old and must write and pass an entrance examination in English, Mathematics, IT and General Business. They may also be required to attend an interview.
Others
- Applicants with GCE, ICGSE, GBCE, ABCE, Baccalaureate, Professional Courses (ICA, ACCA, CIM etc) and HND, among others may contact us for levels of placement.
GHANAIAN STUDENTS | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | ||||
FRESHERS GHS | CONTINUING GHS | FRESHERS US$ | CONTINUING US$ | ||
Tuition per Semester | 1,950.00 | 1,950.00 | 1,364.00 | 1,364.00 | |
Registration | 45.00 | 45.00 | 25.00 | 25.00 | |
IT user fees | 75.00 | 75.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | |
SRC dues | 35.00 | 35.00 | 7.00 | 7.00 | |
Matriculation | 50.00 | - | 20.00 | - | |
Souvenirs | 50.00 | - | 20.00 | - | |
Medical Care | 75.00 | 50.00 | 50.00 | 35.00 | |
TOTAL | 2,280.00 | 2,155.00 | 1,536.00 | 1,481.00 | |
Minimum payment Outstanding balance | 75% - 1,710.00 25% - 570.00 | 50% - 1,077.50 50% - 1,077.50 | 75% - 1,152.00 25% - 384.00 | 50% - 740.50 50% -740.50 |
LOCAL STUDENTS - FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
Local students can either pay at any branch of Access Bank, CBG Bank, and ADB bank or at the bank on campus. You're required to present your Fullname, Student ID, Programme to the teller.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - FEE PAYMENT OPTIONS
All international students are advised to pay their fees from their home countries. Please have your Student ID. Number to hand to the Branch Staff.
PAYMENT OPTION 1:
ACCOUNT NAME: WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BRANCH: GULF HOUSE
BANK: Agricultural Development Bank (ADB)
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1083040008769701
SWIFT CODE: ADNTGHAC
ADDRESS: GULF, P. O. BOX 4191. Accra
PAYMENT OPTION 2:
Continuing students can pay directly to any United Bank of Africa (UBA) branch through 'Bankcollect'. Simply present to the bank your university-issued ID Number/ID Card which contains your details and make payments.
PAYMENT OPTION 3:
ACCOUNT NAME: WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BANK: Zenith Bank
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 4050602881
SWIFT CODE: ZEBLGHAC
ADDRESS: P.M.B CT 393, CANTONMENTS-ACCRA
PAYMENT OPTION 4:
ACCOUNT NAME: WISCONSIN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
BANK: Access Bank
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0241016545701
SWIFT CODE: ABNGGHAC
ADDRESS: P.O. BOX GP 353, ACCRA, GHANA
ATTN. ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The University will bear the application cost for the non-citizen ID Card and the Immigration permit for all international students after he/she has paid, 75% (for freshers) or 50% (for continuing students) of the total school fees and registered for the semester. Students are encouraged to submit completed application forms together with all their relevant documents to the International Relations Office for processing. Students are also to note that late registration penalty still stands as the University policy and are requested to settle any outstanding immigration penalties, if any, to be in good standing and enjoy this privilege. Please contact the International Relations Office at aroland@wiuc-ghana.edu.gh for questions or concerns.
PROJECT FEE All 400 lower students should note that the project fee is 120 ghana cedis for local students and $50 for international students.
NB: Nigerian students can pay naira into Zenith Bank and Access Bank in Nigeria.
Benefits of Studying Business Studies (Accounting)
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies teaches you on how to manage and run businesses. Topics such as Strategic Management, Financial Management, Management Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Mathematics and Statistics, Banking, Commercial Law, Information Technology among others will be taught along the way. In the end, you’ll learn the ropes of how to become a successful business person.
Your passion may be dancing, creating computer programmes, or playing basketball. Whatever your skill set and interests, there’s a business side to the equation! Think about it — business is part of the language we use when we talk about the entertainment industry, project financing, and sports marketing. Everything has a “business” side to it — every industry needs accountants, marketers, managers, financial analysts, and technology support staff ... in other words, business majors!
The career path for you should you study Business Studies (Accounting Option) includes but not limited to the following:
- Management Accountant
- Financial Officer
- Chartered Accountant
- Auditor
- Budget Analyst
- Forensic Accountant
- Procurement Officer
- Accounts/Payroll Officer
- Bookkeeper
Name : Nana Akwasi Sarpong Kumankumah
Current Place of Work : Perez Energy (Finance & Sales Strategist)
Course Studied At Wisconsin : Accounting
Year Group : 2019
Testimony: My fondest memories are the time myself and colleagues spent at the JCR room playing video games and snooker.
The International student diversity, warm atmosphere, cutting-edge curriculum and the academic-fun balance that exist at Wisconsin does not only broaden your scope of the world but grants you smooth transition into it in an assiduous way.