BSc · Business & Economics
BSc Accounting and Finance
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 3 years
- Region
- Greater Accra
Overview
You combine accounting expertise with financial decision-making in Lancaster University Ghana’s three-year BSc Accounting and Finance programme. The degree is worth pursuing if you want an internationally oriented education that prepares you for Ghana’s competitive financial services, corporate and investment sectors.
What you will study
You study financial accounting, management accounting, corporate finance, investment analysis, economics, taxation, auditing, business law and quantitative methods. You develop skills in financial reporting, valuation, budgeting, risk analysis, spreadsheet modelling and interpreting markets and business performance.
Career prospects
You can work as a financial analyst, accountant, auditor, treasury analyst, investment associate, risk officer or corporate finance executive. Potential employers and sectors include investment banks, commercial banks, asset managers, audit firms, fintech companies, multinational businesses and financial institutions in Ghana and abroad.
Who this programme may suit
You will thrive if you are numerate, commercially curious and interested in markets, businesses and financial strategy. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills and comfort with technology will give you an advantage.