The School of Research and Graduate Studies (SORAGS) of the Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), a centre of Scholarship and Professionalism is pleased to invite applicants to enroll in the following Master Degree Programmes:
1. PROGRAMMES
- MBA in Accounting and Finance
- MBA in Auditing
- MBA in Corporate Governance
- MSc in Global Leadership
- M.Phil in Global Leadership
2. PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES
The Programmes are designed to prepare successful applicants to assume a larger role in strategically managing their organizations’ key resources. The aim is to develop the expertise of applicants in key financial, auditing, governance and leadership areas while also developing their business and leadership skills, which can only be acquired by earning an advanced Degree.
The uniqueness of the Programmes lie in their flexibility and practical emphasis without compromising academic rigour. The state of the art lecture facilities coupled with electronic learning aids with wireless internet connectivity as well as an electronic library facility provide participants with an exclusive environment that facilitate advanced learning in a comfortable setting.
Additionally, the instructional approach relies on a team teaching and learning methodology which combines facilitators with requisite academic backgrounds and those with extensive practical experience aimed at personal learning rather than mere certification.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Accountants and Financial Controllers, Auditors, Members of Parliament, Metropolitan, Municipal/District Chief Executives, Coordinating Directors, Managers in NGOs, Corporate Managers, Practicing Lawyers, Academics, Leaders and Managers of Academic institutions, Consultants, Researchers, Medical Doctors, Pharmacists, the Military, and leaders in all sectors as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in the above fields are encouraged to apply.
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The uniqueness of the Programme lies in its flexibility and practical emphasis without compromising academic rigour. The state of the art lecture facilities coupled with the electronic learning aids for simulating real life situations and the use of Computer Assisted Auditing Tools and other computer programmes are available provide participants with an exclusive learning environment that facilitate advance hands-on experience in a comfortable setting. |
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4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
(a) MBA & M.Sc
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA and M.Sc Programmes must:
- Have a good first degree from a recognized university/institution in appropriate field of study or,
- Have relevant recognized full Professional qualification or,
- Have other qualifications with relevant working experience.
- People with Tertiary Diploma with at least 8 years in any top leadership position can be considered after going through an interview.
Candidates would be required to go through a screening and selection interview.
(b) M.Phil
Applicants seeking admission into the M.Phil programme in Global Leadership must:
- Have a good first degree from a recognized university/institution in appropriate field of study or,
- Have relevant recognized full Professional qualification or,
- Have other qualifications with relevant working experience.
Applicants would be required to go through a screening and selection interview.
5. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
(a) MBA AND M.Sc Programmes
The MBA and M.Sc programmes shall cover six trimesters (two years) and shall consist of two parts. The first part of each programme shall consist of course work. On successful completion of the first part, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a dissertation which shall be a requirement for the award of the MBA and M.Sc Degrees.
(b) M.Phil Programme
The M.Phil programme shall cover six trimesters (2 years) and shall consist of two parts. The first part shall consist of course work. On successful completion of the first part, a student may proceed to the second part comprising the writing of a thesis which shall be a requirement for the award of the M.Phil Degree. |
6. SALES CENTRES
(a) Any networked branch of the Amal Bank, Ghana Ltd. Bank details are as follows:
Bank Name: Amalgamated Bank Ghana Ltd.
Account Name: Business Development Centre Account
Account Number: 011 - 100806
Bank Branch: East Legon
(b)Other Sale Centres:
General Post-Office, Accra-Central
Legon Post Office
All Regional Post Offices
(Mode of payment at other sale centres in 6 (b) above is CASH)
7. COST OF APPLICATION FORMS
Local Applicants - Seventy-five (GH¢75.00) Ghana Cedis
International Applicants - Seventy-five (U.S. $ 75.00) Dollars
NOTE: International applicants who wish to apply should contact the graduate school at graduateadmission@ips.edu.gh
8. FEES
GH¢ 7,900 .00 - for entire programme for local applicants
USD $ 7,000.00 – for entire programme for international applicants
A flexible payment scheme is available.
9. COMPLETION OF ON-LINE APPLICATION FORM
(a) Applicants to all programmes will be required to complete an on-line Application Form. To this end, they are advised to read carefully instructions guiding the completion on the on-line Application Form.
(b) All applicants must submit the big EMS envelopes enclosing the following to the address below not later than the closing date of Friday 18th June, 2010.
- Certified copies of all certificates and transcripts
- Two (2) endorsed recent passport sized photographs
- Birth Certificate
- Two (2) small self-addressed EMS envelopes (enclosed in the application package)
- Two (2) completed Referee Reports
- Completed Declaration form
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