MBA Marketing at University of Professional Studies, Accra

Programme overview

The MBA Marketing is a postgraduate taught pathway in the School of Graduate Studies (UPSA), delivered full time on the Legon campus over 1 year full time, 2 years part time. It combines core modules, electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project for professional and analytical progression. Confirm the current structure on the official catalogue before you apply.

College: UPSA | School: School of Graduate Studies | Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time | Location: Legon, Accra, Ghana

What you will study

Core modules lead into electives, seminars and a dissertation or capstone project. 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

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field, plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. MPhil applicants need a research proposal. PhD applicants need a research masters with thesis plus a doctoral proposal and interview.

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

View official requirements

Domestic applicants: GHS 26,500 for the whole programme (2026/2027). Academic Facility User Fees, MPhil/MBA/MSc (2 years), full payment for entire duration. Excludes miscellaneous levies (about GHS 800 on the schedule). Source

International applicants: USD 3,000 for the whole programme (2026/2027). Academic Facility User Fees, MPhil/MBA/MSc, full payment for entire duration. Miscellaneous charges payable in cedis on top. Source

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: 1 year full time, 2 years part time.

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 MBA Marketing, upload results and ID, and submit before the deadline.
Track the portal for shortlisting and offer letters.

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