University in Ghana
Accra, Ghana
University profile
The University of Gold Coast (UGC) is a Christian university in Accra, Ghana, accredited to offer postgraduate, undergraduate and professional programmes. It integrates faith and learning in a practice-oriented, leadership-focused environment and describes its mission as building work-ready, values-driven leaders. Its values are summarised as L.E.A.D. (Leadership with Integrity, Excellence in Learning and Service, Alignment with Purpose, Discipleship in Faith and Values).
The university was founded in 2004 by Bishop Gideon and Lady Olivia Titi-Ofei and is widely known through its business school, Accra Business School (ABS), which provides academic direction for the MBA programmes. On 19 December 2024 it received a Presidential Charter, making it an autonomous degree-granting institution. All academic programmes are accredited by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Academic provision centres on 12-month postgraduate programmes: a Chartered Manager MBA, a Wrexham University MBA, specialist MBAs (Finance, Marketing and Communication, Human Resource Management, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Operations and Supply Chain Management), MSc programmes (International Relations, Accounting and Finance, Communication and International Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Law, Security and Diplomacy), an LLM in International Law, Security and Diplomacy, and an MA in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology delivered through the Theological Education and Mission Centre (TEAM). Professional programmes include Level 6 Extended Diplomas (management, international law, theology and management), executive certificates, advanced programmes in law and governance, a Chartered Manager programme and a PhD programme.
Teaching is delivered by a hybrid faculty of industry professionals and academics. The MBA is taught one full weekend a month, and the MA in Biblical Studies offers regular, evening and weekend modes with blended face-to-face and online delivery. Students have access to online libraries covering business, law and theology collections, a learning management system and a student portal.
The Chancellor is Bishop Dr. Gideon Titi-Ofei, with Lady Olivia Titi-Ofei as Co-Chancellor; Prof. Pikay Richardson chairs the University Council and Prof. Cedric Bell is Acting Vice-Chancellor. The university also has an International Advisory Council. Foreign qualifications presented by applicants are subject to GTEC assessment.
The MBA offers flexible payment plans so that tuition can be spread over time: monthly, quarterly or upfront options. The Wrexham MBA offers flexible payment plans and a two-instalment option for the MBA Top-Up. See the 12 Month MBA page and the Wrexham MBA page.
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View scholarships for University of Gold Coast →12 Month Chartered Manager MBA: a first degree from an accredited university or a professional qualification deemed equivalent to a first degree, with at least two years of relevant work experience. Documents: copy of original university certificate, original transcript, a national ID (e.g. passport or voter ID), a current CV showing at least two years of work experience, and two passport photographs.
Wrexham MBA: (1) a first degree of at least second class lower division or equivalent from a recognised institution in any discipline; (2) a relevant professional qualification at a standard equivalent to a bachelor's degree; (3) a first degree with third class or pass completed with Accra Business School's Access or Foundation course; (4) applicants without a first degree who have at least five years' experience in a relevant managerial role, subject to additional selection criteria; (5) the ATHE Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management as the route to the Wrexham MBA Top Up. There are September and February intakes, with full-time and part-time routes.
MSc International Relations: a good first degree of at least second class lower division or equivalent in a relevant area, or at least second class lower in a non-related area with a minimum of two years' work experience. Documents: original degree certificate, transcript, national ID, CV showing at least two years of experience, two passport photographs. All foreign qualifications and certificates are subject to GTEC assessment and approval.
LLM in International Law, Security and Diplomacy: an LLB (Second Class Lower or above). Degree holders with a non-law qualification and at least two years of experience in law, security or related fields may take the MSc variant.
MA in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology: a bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies or a related field; or a bachelor's degree in another discipline with relevant experience; or a professional qualification equivalent to a first degree (subject to GTEC evaluation); or significant ministry commitment of 10+ years with a recommendation letter.
Applications are made through the online admissions portal (admissions.ugc.edu.gh). The online form asks for a first-degree certificate, transcript, CV, national ID, passport picture and referee details, and an application fee of GHC 250 is payable after submission (the Wrexham MBA application fee is USD 60). The 12-month MBA, MSc and Wrexham MBA list a September 2026 start; the Wrexham MBA also has a February intake.
12 Month Chartered Manager MBA: GHc 2,625 monthly for 12 months, three quarterly instalments of GHc 10,250 (2.5% surcharge), or GHc 30,000 upfront. MSc International Relations: GHc 21,000 in total (GHc 1,837.50 monthly, three quarterly instalments of GHc 7,175, or GHc 21,000 upfront). Wrexham MBA: USD 6,000 full tuition with flexible payment plans; MBA Top-Up USD 3,500, payable in full or two equal instalments.
Accra, Ghana. The university's postal and admissions address is 19 Tumeric Street, Accra, and several programme pages give Spintex Road, Christ Square as a location. Classes for the MBA run one weekend a month; the MA in Biblical Studies and Practical Theology is offered in regular (Mon-Fri), evening and weekend (Fri-Sun) modes, and the LLM is blended (in-person and online).
Online libraries are available for business (EBSCOhost, JSTOR, Emerald, Sage, African Journals Online), law (including the Ghana Legal Information Institute) and theology collections, along with a PhD digital library, a learning management system and a student portal. Office hours are Monday to Friday 09:00-18:00 and weekends 09:00-16:00.
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