The University of Professional Studies (UPSA), as part of efforts to position the institution as a responsive and professional university, has introduced seven new programmes for the 2025/26 academic year. The programmes are also geared towards expanding their offerings to cater to emerging global and industry trends.
The seven new programmes introduced by UPSA were made public during the university’s 2025 matriculation ceremony.
This was announced by the Vice-Chancellor of UPSA, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor, during the matriculation programme for some 12,000 fresh students.
He stressed that the new programmes have been designed to equip students with cutting-edge knowledge and skills.
The seven new programmes introduced by UPSA for the 2025/26 academic year
The programmes include a
- PhD in Management
- Master of Laws in International Business and Commercial Law
- Master of Laws in Natural Resources and Climate Change Law
- Master of Laws in Competition and Consumer Protection Law.
- MBA in Asset and Wealth Management
- MBA in Business Management
- Bachelor of Science in Data Science and Analytics
The university has also opened admissions for interested applicants and students for the above programmes.
The Vice-Chancellor emphasised the university’s commitment to producing well-rounded, globally competitive professionals who are ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving world.
“These new programmes align with UPSA’s vision of offering relevant and quality education that meets the needs of the changing job market,” Professor Mawutor said. “We are excited to welcome the 2025 cohort and offer them these new
opportunities for academic and professional growth.”
Admissions for the new programs are currently open, and prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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