PhD Finance and Accounting
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There is a growing demand for highly-qualified professionals and researchers in Finance and Accounting roles across Africa. Governments, multinational corporations, non-governmental organisations, and academic institutions require leaders with advanced research, analytical and ethical decision-making skills. The PhD in Finance and Accounting will cater to these needs, creating a pipeline of experts equipped to influence research, policy and practice
Programme Summary
- Course Name : PhD F/A
- Duration : 3 year
- Total Credit Hours: 60
- Mode of Delivery : Blended
Minimum Qualifications for Admission
Admission into the programme will be once a year. The admission requirements for applicants are presented in two sections. The first addresses requirements for local applicants, and the second presents requirements for foreign applicants.
Admission Requirements – Local Applicants
- Applicants with a research masters degree in management and related discipline, from accredited universities or institution may apply.
- Applicants with non-research Masters degrees such as MBA, MSc, MA in Management or related areas from Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) accredited university or institution with a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) will be considered for admission.
Admission Requirements – International Applicants
- International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from an internally recognized and accredited universities in the country of award for which equivalence shall be determined by GTEC of Ghana and submitted to the University.
- Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required from students from non-English speaking countries.
Additional requirements for admission will include:
- Full completion of an admission application form;
- Payment of the appropriate application fee;
- Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts;
- Two recommendation letters on applicant’s ability to undertake doctoral studies;
- Personal statement on motivation to pursue the degree programme;
- Attend admission interview.
Required (Core) Course (s)
The PhD is a four (4)-year blended instruction course, extendable to six (6) years with the approval of the University. Students enrolling on the programme will take the following twenty (20) mandatory/core courses:
Mandatory Research Component – (12 Credits)
- Academic Writing Process
- Foundations of Scientific Research
- Advanced Quantitative Research
- Advanced Qualitative Research
(b) Elective course (s):
There are five (5) elective courses. Students are required to choose one (1). These are:
Elective Courses (Choose One – 3 Credits)
- Forensic Accounting
- Tax Planning and Strategy
- Financial Risk Management
- Corporate Financial Strategy
- Islamic Finance
(c) Mandatory and Optional Course(s)
All twenty-four credit core courses in section 14(a) are mandatory for all students who enroll on the programme. Students are required to select any one (1) elective course in section 14(b).
Specialization Courses (24 credits)
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Investment and Portfolio Analysis Management
- Corporate Reporting
- Advanced Taxation
- Advanced Audit and Assurance
- Public Sector Accounting
- Advanced Financial Management
(d) Research component
The dissertation component of the PhD programme will be examinable. Students will be required to select a finance or related topic of research interest for investigation.
Research Component- Dissertation (35-Credit)
- Comprehensive Examination
- Dissertation track Guidance 1 (Proposal Preparation)
- Dissertation track Guidance 2 (Review of Literature)
- Dissertation track Guidance 3- (Methodology)
- Dissertation track Guidance 4 (International Conference Paper)
- Dissertation and Viva
Employment prospects
The Graduates from this programme will acquire employable skills directly required in academia, public administration, business management and policy advisory. Graduates of the programme are envisaged to be needed in the following firms and sectors:
- Consultancy and Advisory firms
- Public Administration
- International Organizations.
- Ministries Departments and Agencies
- Educational Institutions
- Research Institutions
- Manufacturing Enterprises
- Private organizations
- Non-profit organizations
FEE STRUCTURE FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
POSTGRADUATE | FEES PER YEAR | PROGRAMME DURATION | ||
Ghanaian Students | International Students | Months/Years | ||
PhD | 30,000 | $7,500 | 3 Years | |