Diploma in Commerce (Code) at University of Cape Coast

Programme overview

This diploma (2 years, by distance learning) in the School of Business offers practical career training with a top up route to a degree for strong graduates. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: College of Distance Education | School: School of Business | Duration: 2 years | Location: Cape Coast, Ghana

What you will study

Practical modules build career skills with placements or fieldwork, and strong graduates can progress to a degree top-up route. Confirm the current course structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

Career pathways

Banking and finance, audit and assurance (ICAG, ACCA pathways), consulting, public sector management and entrepreneurship.

Official programme catalogue.

Application information

WASSCE / SSSCE

Credit passes in English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus relevant electives or passes. Diploma holders with strong grades can progress to degree top up routes. Indicative cut off aggregate: 30 (lower is better).

Meeting the minimum does not guarantee admission. Competitive programmes set higher cut offs each year.

View official requirements

Fees are published yearly by the university and vary by college, regular versus fee paying routes and Ghanaian versus international status. Budget additionally for residential charges, practical levies and field trips where applicable.

Admissions portal | Official website.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 2 years.

Confirm live deadlines on the admissions portal before you submit documents.

Check deadlines.

Check the entry requirements and cut off for your route.
Create an applicant profile on the admissions portal and buy the application voucher.
Select Diploma in Commerce (Code), upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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