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Study Economics in Ghana

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    BA Economics & International Relations

    Lancaster University Ghana 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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  2. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics

    Methodist University College Ghana - Wenchi Campus 🇬🇭 Wenchi Brong Ahafo Region, Ghana

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  3. Graduate

    Development of Professional Post-Graduate Curriculum in Audit and Assurance Service (advanced Degree)

    Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) 🇬🇭 Legon Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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  4. Graduate

    Development of Professional Post-Graduate Curriculum in Audit and Assurance Service (professional qualification)

    Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) 🇬🇭 Legon Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana

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  6. Other programmes

    Managerial Economics

    Regent University College of Science and Technology 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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  7. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics

    Methodist University College Ghana - Dansoman Campus 🇬🇭 Dansoman Accra, Ghana

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  8. Other programmes

    Microeconomics

    Canadian Independent College of Ghana 🇬🇭 Accra, Ghana

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  9. Bachelor

    B.Sc Economics and Statistics

    Methodist University College Ghana - Dansoman Campus 🇬🇭 Dansoman Accra, Ghana

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  10. Master

    M.Sc. in Economic of Technology and Development (Sandwich)

    University of Cape Coast 🇬🇭 Cape Coast, Ghana

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Study Economics in Ghana – facts and figures

In Ghana, 15 universities and colleges offer 29 Economics programmes: 14 Bachelor, 6 Master and 2 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Cape Coast, Accra, Kumasi and Legon Accra, Greater Accra Region. Institutions with the widest choice: University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology and Institute of Professional Studies (IPS).

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 29 Economics programmes at 15 institutions in Ghana. Popular cities include Cape Coast, Accra and Kumasi.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Ghana?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are University of Cape Coast, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Institute of Professional Studies (IPS), Methodist University College Ghana - Dansoman Campus and Methodist University College Ghana - Wenchi Campus.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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