UPSA Postgraduate Admission Requirements And How To Apply

The University of Professional Studies, Accra(UPSA) is accepting applications from qualified applicants for admission to the following postgraduate programmes for the 2024/2025 academic year. Continue reading to find out the postgraduate admission requirements and how to apply.

UPSA Postgraduate Admission Requirements And How To Apply

Postgraduate Programmes

Doctor of Philosophy in Marketing
Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting
Doctor of Philosophy in International Security and Intelligence
Doctor of Philosophy in Interdisciplinary Studies
Master of Philosophy in Accounting
Master of Philosophy in Leadership
Master of Philosophy in Finance
Master of Philosophy in Media & Digital Communication Management
Master of Science in Procurement Management
Master of Science in Pensions Management
Master of Science in Leadership
Master of Science in Insurance Risk Management
Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
Master of Business Administration in Auditing
Master of Business Administration in Corporate Governance
Master of Business Administration in Corporate Communications
Master of Business Administration in Marketing
Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing
Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting & Finance
Master of Business Administration in Total Quality Management (TQM)
Master of Business Administration in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Master of Arts in Peace, Security and Intelligence Management
Master of Arts in Brands and Communications Management
Master Of Arts In Media & Digital Communication Management
Master Of Arts In Digital & Strategic Marketing Management

General Admission Requirements

Applicants can apply with the following:

• A bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution in relevant discipline with;

a) a second class lower or better

b) a third class, however such applicants will be required to go through screening and selection interview to ascertain their suitability for admission

• Relevant recognized full professional qualification such as ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, ICSA and CIB.

• International applicants with a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in related fields recognized by Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC). Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

How to Apply

(a) Purchase of Online Serial Numbers (OSN):

Online Serial Numbers (OSN) for UPSA are available for purchase at the cost of GH¢350.00 for

Ghanaian Applicants and US$120.00 for International Applicants at the following sales points:

Any Ecobank or Access Bank branch nation-wide
Any Ghana Post (Post Office) branch nation-wide
By Visa/Master Card/Mobile Money using the link https://www.interpayafrica.com/upsa/student/
By mobile money (all telecommunication networks) short code: *887*9#

(b) Completion of Online Application Form

All applications must be completed on-line i.e.

Log on to https://upsasip.com/adm-area/
Use the Online Serial Numbers (OSN) and the receipt number to access the on-line application form.
Fill in the application form and submit it online.

READ: UPSA 2024/2025 Academic Programmes – Full List

(c) Attachment of Supporting Documents

Applicants are also expected to scan and submit the following documents to their online application. All such documents to be attached must be scanned into PDF format:

Copies of certified academic certificates and transcripts
Two recommendation letters (i.e., on the applicant’s ability to undertake doctoral studies)
Personal Statement (i.e., applicant’s motivation to pursue doctoral studies)
Copy of birth certificate.
Copy of a 3-5 pages research proposal; and
Copy of Curriculum Vitae (CV)