GHANA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (GIMPA)

(Excellence in Leadership, Management and Administration)

ADMISSION OF STUDENTS TO DIPLOMA, BACHELOR AND MASTER DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2024/2025
ACADEMIC YEAR
September 2024 Admissions

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration BACHELOR’S DEGREE & DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
(GIMPA) invites prospective applicants for admission into
various Diploma, Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate & Diploma,
1.0 GIMPA BUSINESS SCHOOL
Master and PhD. programmes.
Duration: 4 Years (Day & Evening Offering)
 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
OFFERING OPTIONS:
 Bachelor of Science in Procurement, Logistics and Supply
All graduate programmes are available in modular, evening and
Chain Management
weekend offerings across our Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Tema
 Bachelor of Science in Finance
campuses. Evening offerings may include lectures on Saturdays
 Bachelor of Science in Accounting
while Weekend options may start from Friday evenings as the
case may be. All undergraduate programmes are available in day
1.2 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
and evening offerings options in Accra; evening on Takoradi &
Duration: 2 Years (Day Offering)
Tema Campuses; and weekend in Kumasi.
 Diploma in Management Studies
DOCTORATE PROGRAMMES
1.0 BUSINESS SCHOOL 2.0 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNANCE
 Doctor of Management (DMGT) Duration: 4 Years (Day & Evening Offering)
 Bachelor of Science in Public Administration

2.0 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNANCE

 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Administration 3.0 SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL SCIENCES
3.1 BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Duration: 4 Years (Day & Evening Offering)
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL  BSc. Computer Science
DOCTORATE PROGRAMMES  BSc. Information and Communication Technology
 Applicant must have a good Research Master’s degree from an  BSc. Management Information Systems
accredited university.
 Other requirements for Doctor of Management (DMGT) 3.2 DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
 A minimum of five (5) years post-Master’s degree Duration: 2 Years (Day Offering)
qualification with Senior Management experience at  Diploma in Applied Computer Science
General Manager, Head of Department/Division, Director,
or CEO/MD level;
 Application Essay indicating the area of management 4.0 LAW SCHOOL
practice the applicant is interested in as a focus and the Duration: 3 Years (Evening Offering)
 Post-First Degree Bachelor of Laws
rationale for pursuing a DMGT;
 Two (2) letters of reference (at least one from an
employment supervisor);
 Current Curriculum Vitae/Resume (CV); and a GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR
 Mandatory interview to verify professional experience and BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
suitability for the programme.  WASSCE/SSCE/GBCE Candidates:
Credit Passes (A1-C6) or (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising
three (3) core subjects, including English language and
MASTER’S DEGREE & POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects. Physics
PROGRAMMES or Elective Mathematics (Grade D or C6) is required to pursue
Computer Science.
 GCE “A” Level Candidates:
1.0 BUSINESS SCHOOL Passes in three (3) GCE “A” Level subjects (at least one of the
1.1 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES passes should be Grade “D” or better) plus five (5) GCE “O” Level
credit passes (Grades 1-6) including English Language and
Duration: 1 Year (Weekend Offering) Mathematics. Physics or Elective Mathematics (Grade D or C6) is
 Master of Marketing required to pursue Computer Science.
 Master of Human Resource Management  Higher National Diploma (Top-Up) Applicants
 Master of Accounting and Finance  Admission of Higher National Diploma (HND) candidates to
 Master of Supply Chain Management first degree programmes to either Level 200 or 300 depending
 Master of Project Management on the relativeness of programmes.
 Master of Science in Development Finance (MSc.DF)
BUSINESS SCHOOL MASTER’S DEGREE GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR
PROGRAMMES (CONTINUED) BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES (Continued)
Duration: 2 Years (Evening Offering)  Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificate
 Master of Business Administration (MBA) with the following (at least second-class lower division). Other diploma
options: qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to
 Project Management HND by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
 Finance may be similarly considered.
 Accounting and Taxation  Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
 Supply Chain Management Applicants
 Full Diploma in ABCE.
 Human Resource Management
 Credit Passes (WASSCE: A1-C6) or (SSSCE/GBCE: A-D) in five
 Marketing (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including
English language and Mathematics, plus two (2) relevant
1.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME elective subjects. Physics or Elective Mathematics (Grade D or
 Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration C6) is required to pursue Computer Science.
 ABCE applicants may be considered at Level 200 of a degree
programme.
 Professional and Other Qualifications
2.0 SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND GOVERNANCE Professional certificates should be sent to Ghana Tertiary Education
2.1 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES Council (GTEC) for the establishment of their equivalencies, to
Duration: 1 Year (Weekend Offering) determine their eligibilities for admission to tertiary institutions.
 Master of Public Health  Foreign Qualifications
 Master of International Relations and Diplomacy Foreign Qualifications should be sent to Ghana Tertiary Education
 Master of Monitoring and Evaluation Council (GTEC) for the establishment of their equivalencies, to
 Master of Public Sector Management determine their eligibilities for admission to tertiary institutions in
Ghana.
 Master of Arts in Public Administration  Diploma in Business Studies (DBS)
 Master of Arts in Governance & Leadership Applicants with DBS should have four (4) WASSCE passes (A1-C6)
 Master of Science in Occupational Safety, Health and including Mathematics and English or four (4) SSSCE passes (A-D) in
Environmental Management addition to the DBS to qualify for admission.
 Executive Master of Governance and Leadership  Mature Applicants
Applicants can also apply through GIMPA’s Mature
Programme. Mature applicants must:
Duration: 2 Years (Evening Offering)  Be at least 25 years of age at the time of application;
 Master of Philosophy in Public Health  Have completed SSS/SHS or taken an equivalent programme;
 Possess a proof of age (passport, baptismal card, birth certificate etc.)
2.2 POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES issued not less than 5 years from application date;
 Postgraduate Certificate in Public Administration  Complete the undergraduate application form;
 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration  Have taken and passed the GIMPA Mature Programme
 Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Safety, Health and Upon passing the Mature programme, applicants are directly enrolled
on the chosen Bachelor Degree programme.
Environmental Management
 Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR DIPLOMA
PROGRAMMES
3.0 SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY & SOCIAL SCIENCES  WASSCE/SSCE/ Candidates:
3.1 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES Credit Passes (WASSCE: A1-D7) or (SSSCE/GBCE: A-D) in
Duration: 1 Year (Evening and Weekend Offering) five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects,
 Master of Science in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity including English language and Mathematics, plus two
(2) relevant elective subjects.
 Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (Industrial
Analytics)
 Master of Arts in Development Communication
 Master of Arts in Public Relations
 Master of Science in Economics Policy
 Master of Science in Energy Economics APPLICATION DEADLINES
 Master of Science in Financial Economics

Duration: 2 Years (Evening Offering)  GENERAL ADMISSIONS

 Master of Science in Information Technology and Law Friday, August 2, 2024.
 Master of Science in Information and Communication
Technology  POST-FIRST DEGREE BACHELOR OF LAWS
 Master of Science in Management Information Systems Friday, April 26, 2024.
 Master of Philosophy in Information and Communication
Technology
 Master of Philosophy in Management Information Systems

3.2 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

 Postgraduate Diploma in Information & Communication
Technology
4.0 LAW SCHOOL CONTACT
4.1 MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES
 Master of Laws (General) For further enquires, kindly contact the respective campuses on
 Master of Laws (Dispute Resolution Law and Practice) the telephone numbers below:
 Master of Laws (International Criminal Law and Justice)  Academic Affairs Directorate: 033 209 5432 (Ext. 1074)
 Master of Laws (International Trade and Business Law) Email: admissions@gimpa.edu.gh
 Faculty of Law: 033 209 5432 3 (Ext. 2174)
Email: gls@gimpa.edu.gh
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER’S  Business School:
DEGREE PROGRAMMES  Department of Business Management: 030 394 1716
 Applicant must have a good Bachelor’s degree from an Email: bs-bm@gimpa.edu.gh
accredited university.  Department of Management Science: 059 708 6843
 Other requirements: Email: bs-ms@gimpa.edu.gh
 Master of Science in ICT, IT & Law and Digital  Department of Accounting & Finance: 030 394 1718
Forensics: Applicant must have a Bachelor’s degree in an Email: bs-af@gimpa.edu.gh
IT or Computer Science related field  School of Technology and Social Sciences: 033 209 5432
 Master of Laws: Applicant must have a Bachelor of Laws (Ext:1043/2076)
degree. Applicant with Third Class or Pass must first take a Mobile/WhatsApp: 050 140 8298, 050 466 9564, 024 422
GIMPA Postgraduate Diploma programme 9931, 024 626 4300
 Chartered Professional qualifications such as ACCA, ICA,  Email: sot@gimpa.edu.gh / solass@gimpa.edu.gh
ICSA, GIPS, CIB, plus three years’ post-qualification  School of Public Service and Governance: 033 209 5432
experience. Equivalencies of Professional certificates should be (Ext: 2250/ 2074)
determined by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission  Email: spsg@gimpa.edu.gh
(GTEC).  KUMASI: 050 602 4160. Email: ksi@gimpa.edu.gh
 Other Foreign Qualifications should be sent to Ghana Tertiary  TEMA: 050 602 4162. Email: temacampus@gimpa.edu.gh
Education Council (GTEC) for the establishment of their  TAKORADI: 050 602 4161. Email: tdi@gimpa.edu.gh
equivalencies, to determine their eligibility for admission to tertiary
education in Ghana.

HOW TO APPLY
 Application can be submitted electronically via our online
 application portal (apply.gimpa.edu.gh).
 Application fee is payable via Mobile Money after submitting
your application (please refer to the ‘Notice to Applicants’
 section of the application portal for payment instructions).
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Programmes Amount (GHc)
 Doctorate/PhD. 450
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 Master of Laws 360
 Post-First Degree Bachelor of Laws 350
 Master/Postgraduate Diploma 250
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 Bachelor/Diploma 200

 Application payment can be made at any Consolidated Bank

’S
Ghana (CBG) nationwide.
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 International Students will pay $100.00 as application fee.
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 GTEC EVALUATION SERVICES
  International Applicants who wish to be assisted with
qualifications evaluation services can send HD coloured
scanned copy of their certificates and transcripts for
 assistance at a fee of US$35.00.

Notes:
 Applicants who graduated from GIMPA, from 2014 to date
should indicate their student identification numbers on
their application forms before submission.
 The process for admission to GIMPA is very transparent.
Applicants should therefore beware of any persons who may
approach them on the pretext of assisting them gain
admission at a fee.