This is general information about UPSA: University of Professional Studies Accra (www upsa edu gh). This is also a upsa student portal guide with an added bonus of real estate services like hostel services, rooms for rent and possible houses for rent or sale within UPSA’s proximity.

Established, 1965 in Ghana by Prof. Joshua Alabi, she uncovered her new name from the old institutional acronym: Institute of Professional Studies (IPA) to University of Professional Studies Accra.
IPA (Institute of professional studies has been restructured and umbrellaed to the University of professional studies.

This student portal guide describes the following navigation list:

UPSA Home / Main website UPSA Admission Information Courses Student Portal Information Student Fees UPSA Interpay Information Cut Off Points Time table Hostels and Accomodation Map/Location Direction Announcements

 

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Admission Information: The University welcomes applications from qualified candidates for admission to its Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Diploma programs for the 2017/2018 scholastic year. Candidates should observe the accompanying directions:

• Every single qualified candidate is firmly encouraged to painstakingly read all pertinent data including guidelines and affirmation pre requisites for undergraduate and postgraduate candidates before applying.
• The University now runs the accompanying new projects to be specific: Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management, Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management, Diploma in Information Technology Management and Diploma in Public Relations Management.
• The Bachelor of Business Administration program has no choices. Candidates proposing to take first-degree program in Accounting are informed to settle on Bachelor with respect to Science in Accounting.
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Main Website: The main website of upsa is http://www.upsa.edu.gh.To be able to navigate easily on the website, hover on the ABOUT US menu to display other submenus like the Consultancy Menu, Why UPSA, Campus and Facilities, Hostel Information, At a glance, Counseling policy and more as shown below.

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1. Payment of Fees

   Continuing candidates are to pay the befitting Academic Facility Fees at any of the branches of the following banks:

   • Weekend School Students – Ecobank
   • Mainstream Students – Access Bank or Ecobank being based on the bank stated in the Admission letter of the candidate.
2. After payment, you should visit the UPSA Interpay information website page https://www.interpayafrica.com/upsa/student to disburse the payment which was made at the bank.Note: (i) It is NOT POSSIBLE to disburse academic facility user fees paid at Ecobank on the interpay. Please present your Ecobank pay- in-slips to Students Account Office located on the 1st Floor of Access Bank branch for assistance in case of any difficulty.(ii) It takes a minimum of 24hours to register after payment has been made.

3. Course Registration

   You after making payment and disbursing your payment, you should proceed to register your course online. The student should access the registration portal by logging on to https://upsaip.com/student.

   You should then print out two(2) copies of your PROOF OF REGISTRATION SLIP upon successfully completing your online registration.

4. Submit your Proof of Registration Slips for Endorsement

   You should submit the Proof of Registration slips to the Department Officer for approval and endorsement. When done, a copy of the SLIP will be given to the student. Weekend students will follow the same processor after payment but will be submitted to the Weekend School Secretariat. After this process, you are done with your Academic Course Registration.

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• UPSA Courses

  The University of Professional Studies offers professional courses, undergraduate degree programmes, short courses and diploma programmes.
  Their faculty is currently made up of the following:

  Faculty

  • Management Studies
  • Institute of professional studies (IPS)
  • Accounting & Finance
  • Communication Studies
  • Management Studies: This faculty focus on world-class human resource and train students to develop personal and organizational skills to meet national or state, public, federal, government, civic, civil and global challenges through quality teaching, studying and research.
    The Management faculty supports both undergraduate and post-graduates courses which impact the tutee with a wealth of academic resources, personal growth, skills expertise and work flexibility.
  • Institute of professional studies (IPS): The Institute of Professional Studies (IPS) is under the board of directors and management them main University. The IPA establishment is authorised to initiate continuing Professional education, consultancies, and other income generating activities relating or applicable to teaching and education. The following are the courses under the IPA.
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) U.K.
  • Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) U.K.
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountant (CIMA) U.K.
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants Ghana (ICAG).
  • Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) U.K.
• Accounting and Finance: The Accounting and Finance Faculty of the educational institution was established in the 2005-2006 Academic year offering Banking and Finance and Actuarial Science education in Ghana. Headed by Mr. Kwodjo Obeng who serves as the current dean.
  The accounting Faculty consists of two Departments: Departments of Accounting and Banking and Finance. These two departments offer undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programs.With over 6000 student population, the academic consist of distinguished scholars, researchers and highly qualified professionals with advanced academic degrees in various fields. The following courses/programmes are offered by the Accounting and Finance departments.

  Courses/Programmes Offered by the Accounting & Finance Department:

  • Post Graduate programmes:
  • Master of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance
  • Master of Business Administration in Petroleum Accounting and Finance
  • Master of Business Administration in Auditing
  • Master of Business Administration in Internal Auditing
  • Undergraduate Programmes:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Banking and Finance
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Actuarial Science
  • Professional Programmes::
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG)
  • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Accounting
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) U.K
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) U.K.
  • Chartered Institute of Bankers (CIB), GHANA
  • Diploma Programmes:
  • Tertiary Diploma in Accounting

• Communication Studies

  The Communication Faculty has two departments; namely, the Department of Information Technology and the Department of Public Relations.

  The communication department is located on the third floor of the Lecture Block Complex and Office building.
  The Communication Faculty was established in 2008 to run a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Bachelor of Science in Information Technolgy Management.
  They also offer Diploma Programmes in Public Relations Management and Information Technology Management.

  The courses taught in the Public Relations Management department are outlined below:

  Public Relations

  • Level 100

  • Introduction to the Study of Political Science
  • Philosophy and Logic
  • Introduction to Computer Technology & Applications
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Fundamentals of Communication
  • French Language II
  • French Language I
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • English Language II
  • Precision writing
  • English Language I
  • History of Mass Media in Africa

  • LEVEL 200

  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Integrated Marketing Communications I
  • Integrated Marketing Communication II
  • Communication Research Methods I
  • Introduction to Social Media
  • Information for Mass Communication
  • Report writing
  • Editing for Usage and Style
  • Introduction to Media Law
  • Theories of Public Relations
  • Introduction to Communication Theory and Research
  • Introduction to Total Quality Management

  • LEVEL 300

  • Introduction to Public Relations I
  • Introduction to Public Relations II
  • Communication Research Methods II
  • Public Relations in Practice
  • Communication Management
  • Public Relations in Government
  • Business Communication
  • Public Relations in Corporate Governance
  • Public Relations Workshop
  • Management Information Systems
  • Public Relations in Non-profit (Charity) Organizations
  • Public Relations in Higher Education

  • LEVEL 400

  • Dissertation
  • Internship
  • Effective Public Speaking
  • Public Relations Strategy & Campaign Planning
  • Issues and Crisis Management
  • Public Relations Writing
  • Media Relations
  • Public Relations Ethics and Law
  • Employee Relations
  • Events Management
  • International Public Relations
  • Communication Technology and Public Relations
  • Political Communication

  Information Technology Department

  • LEVEL 100

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Business Mathematics
  • Graphics and Multimedia Applications
  • Communication Skills
  • French Language I
  • Fundamentals Public Administration
  • Business Application Software
  • Computer Hardware Systems
  • Programming Fundamentals
  • Introduction to Management
  • Business Communication
  • French Language II

  • Level 200

  • Web Development Fundamentals
  • Operating Systems
  • Object Oriented Programming
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Principles of Economics I (Micro)
  • Fundamentals of Networks
  • Introduction to Environmental Management
  • Web Development Technologies
  • Introduction to Computational Mathematics
  • Principles of Accounting
  • Database Management Systems I
  • Introduction to Business Finance
  • Business Law
  • Principles of Economics II (Macro)

  • LEVEL 300

  • Database Management Systems II
  • System Analysis and Design
  • Automation of Business Processes and Systems
  • Data Communication and Computer Networks
  • Business Statistics
  • Introduction Total Quality Management
  • Network and Systems Administration
  • Software Quality Management
  • Management Information Systems
  • Research Methods
  • Operations Management
  • Economy of Ghana

  • LEVEL 400

  • Internship
  • Computer and Network Security
  • Information Management
  • IT Implementation and Maintenance
  • Information Technology Projects Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Electronic Business
  • End User Management
  • Dissertation
  • Systems Audit and Control
  • Management of IT Systems and Resources
  • Professional Computing Practice
  • Entrepreneurship Development
  • Mobile Web Development
  • Marketing in the IT Sector

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Fees Schedule

Student Fees: The fee payment schedule has been constituted by the establishment, instructing students to pay fees before the beginning of a new academic year.

Fees approved at the university consist the academic facility user fees, residential facility fees and miscellaneous charges.
The following is the policy for the fee payment.

• Fees are not subject to increase once enlisted on a scholastic program as a student.
• Fees charged per scholastic year should be paid by two portions i.e. half toward the start of the main semester and the remaining half toward the begin of the second semester. Full installment (100%) or payment will be acknowledged if the student can manage.
• A student banished or suspended or pulled back or rejected under the University policies or system is not qualified for a discount as determined in the students’ handbook.

The authorized fees for the 2017/2018 academic year are showcased at the following table image.

Student Fees Table:

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UPSA Interpay System

The university of professional studies has dedicated an online payment system hosted by Interpay Africa to students to pay semester fees. The address to payment system is displayed below.
UPSA Interpay

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UPSA Cut Off Points

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Map/Location Direction: University of Professional Studies is located in Accra East Legon along the Madina new road, with proximity landmarks like the Lafiesta Hacienda, Universal Merchant Bank, Red Lobster Restaurant, Adidas Ghana and BoatPong Football Club. From the Kotaka International Airport is a 16 minutes drive when there is no traffic with a distance of 8.4km. You can navigate using the following map which shows the direction from your current location.

 

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If you find yourself around the proximity of UCC, either with an academic intent or just living around, you might find these hostels handy for your accommodation.

 

Top Hostels Around The University of Professional Studies

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	Prestige Hostel	New Road, Accra 00233, Ghana, 028 930 0791, +233 28 930 0791
	Green Hostel	Around UPSA.
	Bani Hostel	Secretary: +233 242 268 007 Accountant: +233 244 709 799 Manager: +233 244 633 401 C.E.O: +233 244 845 556
	Oasis Hostel	Former President from Trust Africa and Director at FoundationOasis Hostel is located in Madina, Ghana.
	Ghana Hostels Block A	Address: Annie Jiagge Rd, Accra Phone: 027 740 0901
	Agoo Hostel	Address: Keta Close, Accra Phone: 020 732 6483
	African Union Hall (Pentagon Hostel)	ARS Road, Accra, Ghana Phone: +233 30 254 1511
	Aseda Hostel	Aseda Hostel in Accra Metropolis, Ghana +233 30 251 9431
	Evandy Hostel United Nations Hall	Address: Accra Phone: 026 835 9008

 

 

 

 

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University of Professional Studies Alumni

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	Hon. Albert Kan Dapaah	National Security Minister of Ghana
	Hon. Ernest Henry Norgbey	Member of Parliament for Ashiamang Constituency
	Hon. Edward Kaaley Ewola Dery	Member of Parliament for Lambussie Constituency – Upper West Region
	Hon. Salifu Adam Braimah	MP. for Salaga South Constituency – Northern Region
	Hon. Benjamin Yeboah Sekyere	MP. for Tano South Constituency -Brong Ahafo Region
	Hon. Yussif Issaka Jajah	MP. for Ayawaso North Constituency. Greater Accra Region
	Hon. Cassiel Ato Forson	MP. for Ejumako- Enyan – Esiam Constituency – Central Region
	Hon. James Klutse Awedzi	MP. for Ketu North Constituency Volta Region

 

 

 

 

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