BSc · Business & Economics
BSc Finance and Data Science
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
You will combine core finance with statistics, programming and data analysis to solve modern financial and business problems. This interdisciplinary programme is highly relevant as Ghanaian banks, fintechs, mining firms and other employers increasingly use data for lending, risk control and investment decisions.
What you will study
You study corporate finance, investment, financial markets, accounting, economics, statistics, programming, databases and data visualisation. You also develop skills in financial modelling, predictive analytics, machine learning, risk analysis and communicating data-based recommendations.
Career prospects
You can work as a financial data analyst, quantitative analyst, risk analyst, business intelligence analyst, fintech analyst or investment research associate. Employers may include banks, fintech companies, mining firms such as Gold Fields Ghana, telecom operators, asset managers, consulting firms and international financial institutions.
Who this programme may suit
You are suited to this programme if you enjoy both numbers and technology and like investigating patterns in data. Curiosity, logical thinking, coding patience and strong attention to accuracy will help you excel.