2020 / 2021 University Of Professional Studies UPSA Undergraduate Admission Forms Released

2020 / 2021 University Of Professional Studies UPSA Undergraduate Admission Forms Released

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   About University Of Professional Studies ( UPSA )

   The University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) is a progressive public institution that provides both academic and professional higher education in Ghana.  With over fifty (50) years of experience, UPSA has achieved the reputation as the oldest Ghanaian human resource development institution in professional Accountancy and Management with many of its products in key leadership positions in Ghana and abroad.
   UPSA remains the only public institution in Ghana with the mandate to offer both academic degrees and provide tuition for business professional qualifications.  Combination of scholarship with professionalism is the foundation of UPSA’s unique profile. With this background, the University has built systems thereby laying the foundation for a distinctive academic and professional profile somewhat different from the requirements of a purely professional or academic institution. UPSA is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programmes (ACBSP) in USA.Read More 

   list of Courses offered in University of professional studies

   In line with the tenets of the University of Professional Studies Acts, 1999 (Act 566) to promote tertiary education leading to the award of Certificates, Diploma, and Degrees; the University introduced tertiary Diploma in Management, Marketing, Accounting and Public Relations Management in August, 2008. The programmes are specially designed to meet the middle level manpower needs of the public and private sectors of the economy.Click here for the list of courses offered by University Of Professional Studies UPSA

   2020 – 2021 University Of Professional Studies UPSA Cut Off Points

   Minimum Admission Requirements for Various Levels of Undergraduate Programmes

   • LEVEL 100
   • West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
   • Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)
   • General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
   • American High School Grade 12 with at least Final Grade Point of 3.0.
   • WASSCE and SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A1-C6 and grade A-D respectively) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to any three elective subjects.Note……

   2020 – 2021 University Of Professional Studies UPSA Online Application

   Welcome to UPSA Admissions Portal

   Read the Guidelines below carefully before you proceed with the applicationThe University of Professional Studies, Accra invites applications from qualified applicants for admission to its Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Diploma programmes for the 2020 / 2021 academic year. Applicants should take note of the following instructions:
   All qualified applicants are strongly advised to carefully read all relevant information including guidelines and  admission requirements for undegraduate and postgraduate applicants before applying. Apply Here

   APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION TO

   UNDERGRADUATE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

   2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

   Applications are invited from qualified applicants for admission to

   the under-listed undergraduate and diploma programmes for the

   2020/2021 Academic Year:

   1.Available Programmes and Sessions

   (a)Undergraduate Programmes

   Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations Management

   Bachelor of Science in Accounting

   ŸBachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance

   ŸBachelor of Science in Business Economics

   Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science

   Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance

   Bachelor of Business Administration

   Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management

   Bachelor of Science in Marketing

   Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance

   Ÿ4-Year Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

   3-Year Post First Degree Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

   (b)Diploma Programmes

   Diploma in Accounting Ÿ Diploma in Marketing

   Diploma in Management

   Diploma in Public Relations

   Diploma in Information Technology Management

   (c)Sessions

   Undergraduate Programmes:

   Regular Session available for Level 100 entrants only Evening & Weekend Sessions are available for Level 100, Level 200 & Level 300 entrants

   *Weekend Session is not available for the LLB programme

   ŸDiploma Programmes:

   Regular, Evening and Weekend Sessions are available

   2.Minimum Admission Requirements for Various Levels of Undergraduate Programmes

   (i)LEVEL 100

   –West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

   –Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

   –General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

   –American High School Grade 12 with at least Final Grade Point of 3.0.

   –General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level

   ŸWASSCE and SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A1-C6 and grade A-D respectively) in three

   core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to any three

   elective subjects.

   General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE)/ Cambridge GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level applicants must have at least five (5) credit passes including English and Mathematics at the GCSE/Baccalaureate/Cambridge ‘O’ Level and three relevant subjects at the ‘A’ Level.

   Note 1:

   Applicants for the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance programme are also required to have credit passes in Economics, Geography and any other elective subject.

   Applicants for Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science programme must also have credit pass in Elective Mathematics.

   Applicants for admission to the Bachelor of Laws programme will in addition to the above be required to pass both written examination and selection interview.

   Current final year SHS students, who will be writing WASSCE/GBCE/ABCE in May/June 2020, are also eligible to apply. They will be required to indicate correctly their WASSCE/GBCE/ABCE index numbers on the online application form.

   (i) LEVEL 200

   Category A

   WAEC General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Holders:

   Passes in any three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better) at the GCE Advanced Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) or better in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE Ordinary (‘O’) Level.

   Category B

   Advanced Business Certificate Examinations (ABCE)

   Holders:

   Full diploma certificate (i.e. passes in five (5) subjects including three compulsory subjects in the diploma option of the ABCE) and at least two of the passes should be grade D or better. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in the GBCE only.

   Category C

   Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’/Diploma in

   Education Certificate in a related disciplines awarded by any institution accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

   Category D

   Recognized Professional Qualifications:

   At least complete Level One (1) of any of the following recognized professional qualifications: ACCA (3 papers), CIB (5 papers), CIM (3 papers), CIMA (4 papers), ICAG (4 papers) and ICSA (4 papers) only. The professional qualification must be related to the programme being applied for.

   Category E

   Higher National Diploma (HND) with Second Class (Lower Division) awarded by NABPTEX in related disciplines (i.e. Accounting, Secretaryship & Management Studies, Purchasing & Supply, Marketing, Statistics, etc).

   Category F

   Applicants in possession of University/Tertiary Diploma in a related discipline with a Final Grade Point Average (FGPA) of up to 2.49 from any university accredited by NAB.

   Note 2:

   Applicants who qualify under Categories C, D, E and F must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE passes of at least grade D7or D respectively in three (3) core subjects and two(2) elective subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.

   Applicants for Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science programme must have credit pass in Elective Mathematics or Additional Mathematics.

   Applicants for the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance programme are required to have credit passes in Economics, Geography and any other elective subject.

   Category H

   Applicants with a good bachelor’s degree or its equivalent recognised chartered professional qualification

   (ie. ICSA, CIM, CIMA, ACCA, ICAG and CIB) applying to do the 3- Year Post-First Degree LLB programme must in addition pass both written examination and selection interview.

   Note 3:

   Applicants who qualify under this category must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE credit passes of at least grade C6 or D respectively in three (3) core subjects and three (3) elective subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level in addition to three ‘A’ Level passes plus a pass in General Paper.

   (i) LEVEL 300

   Category A

   Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Second Class (Upper Division) awarded by NABPTEX in related disciplines (e.g. Accounting, Secretaryship & Management Studies, Purchasing & Supply, Marketing,Statistics, etc).

   Category B

   University/Tertiary Diploma with at least FGPA of 2.5 (Credit) in related programmes (e.g. Accounting, Public Administration, Management and Marketing etc) from any university accredited by the NAB.

   Category C

   Applicants with at least complete level two (2) of any of the following recognized professional qualifications related to the programme being applied for namely: ACCA (9 papers), CIB (10 papers), CIM (6 papers), CIMA (8 papers), ICAG (10 papers) and ICSA (8 papers) only.

   Note 4:

   Applicants who qualify under Categories A, B and C must, in addition, have WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE passes of at least grade D7or D respectively in three (3) core subjects and two(2) elective subjects or credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.

   Admission is NOT AVAILABLE for entry into Level 300 of the LLB, Bachelor of Science in Business Economics, Actuarial Science and Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance programmes.

   (i)Mature Applicants

   (a) Entry Requirements

   Mature Applicants applying for admission must satisfy the following entry requirements:

   Attained a minimum age of twenty-five (25) years by Friday, 29th May, 2020.

   Show proof of age with birth certificate which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.

   Must have at least three (3) years’ work experience and should be able to provide a letter of appointment from their employers or show any proof of employment.

   Must possess at least WASSCE, SSSCE,GBCE, Teacher’s Cert ‘A’ and ‘O’Level

   Must pass the University’s Mature Access Course Entrance Examinations which comprise Mathematics, English Language and Aptitude Test. A mature applicant shall be deemed to have passed the entrance examinations for consideration for admission if he/she obtains a pass mark of 40% in each paper.

   Must pass a Selection Interview.

   Successful applicants will be placed in Level 100.

   (b)Mature Access Course Classes and Entrance Examinations

   Registration for the Mature Access Course Classes and Entrance Examinations begins immediately in the Admissions Office (Room 7, Seidu Mustapha Wing) and will end on Friday, 29th May, 2020.ŸMature Access Course Classes will be held from Monday 1st June, 2020 to Thursday, 23rd July, 2020.

   Mature Access Course Entrance Examinations will be held on Friday, 24th July 2020 and Saturday, 25th July, 2020.

   Detailed guidelines on the Mature Access Course Classes and Entrance Examinations may be downloaded from the University’s website (www.upsa.edu.gh) or call the Admissions Office on 0303- 937544/0303-937542.

   Note 5:

   ŸMature Applicants for BSc. in Actuarial Science programme must have credit passes in Additional Mathematics or Elective Mathematics at the GCE ‘O’ Level/WASSCE/ SSSCE/GBCE.

   ŸApplicants for the Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management and Finance programme are required to have credit passes in Economics, Geography and any other elective subject

   ŸAdmission is NOT AVAILABLE for mature students to the LLB programme.

   (3)Minimum Admission Requirements for Diploma Programmes

   Category A

   (i)WASSCE applicants must have passes ( i.e. A1-D7) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to passes ( i.e.

   A1-D7) in any three elective subjects. Note that at least three (3) of the core and elective subject should be credit passes (A1-C6). A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.

   (ii)SSSCE/GBCE applicants must have at least credit passes (i.e. grade A-D) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies in addition to credit passes in any three elective subjects. A credit pass is required for the relevant elective.

   Category B

   G.C.E. Advanced Level

   Passes in any two (2) subjects at the GCE ‘A’ Level plus a pass in General Paper. In addition, the applicant must have had credit passes (at least Grade 6) in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject at the GCE ‘O’ Level.

   (4) International Applicants

   International applicants may be admitted on the basis of qualifications from their home countries for which equivalence shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana and submitted to the University. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries. International applicants are also requested to acquire Non-Citizen Ghana card as a pre- requisite for offer of admission. International applicants who fail to provide evidence of having acquired this card will not have their applications processed.

   (5)Interpretations of WASSCE and SSSCE/GBCE Grades

   WASSCE	SSSCE/GBCE	Interpretation	Points
   A1	A	Excellent	1
   B2	B	Very Good	2
   B3	C	Good	3
   C4	D	Credit	4
   C5	–	Credit	5
   C6	–	Credit	6
   D7	–	Pass	7

   (6) How to Apply

   a)Purchase of Online Serial Numbers (OSN)

   Online Serial Numbers (OSN) for application are available for purchase at the cost of GH¢200.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and US$120.00 for International Applicants at the following sales points:

   (a)Any Ecobank or Access Bank branch nation-wide

   (b)Any Ghana Post (Post Office) branch nation-wide

   (c)By Visa/Master Card/Tigo Cash/Airtel Money using the link http://interpayafrica.com/custom/upsa

   b)Completion of Online Application Form All applications must be completed on-line i.e.

   (i)Log on to admissions.upsa.edu.gh to access the on-line application form.

   (ii)Use the Online Serial Numbers (OSN) and the receipt number to start the application process.

   Note 6:

   Please note that a change of programme after the submission of the application would not be possible.

   c)Attachment of Supporting Documents

   All HND/University Diploma and Professional applicants are expected to scan and attach the following documents to their online application forms. All such scanned documents should be in PDF format.

   Certified copies of all certificate(s)

   Certified copies of original transcript(s) of academic records (applicable to First Degree, Professional, University Diploma & HND applicants only)

   Result(s) confirmed by the professional body is required for professional applicants.

   Birth certificate

   All WASSCE, SSSCE, GBCE, and ABCE applicants need not attach any supporting documents.

   Closing Dates for Application:

   WASSCE Applicants Awaiting Result: Friday, 28th August, 2020

   Mature Applicants: Friday, 29th May, 2020

   Post First Degree LLB Applicants: Friday, 10th April, 2020

   All other Applications: Friday, 26th June, 2020

   Important Note

   Applicants who do not meet any of the requirements above MUST NOT APPLY. Fees paid to the University are NOT refundable.

   Further information may be obtained from www.upsa.edu.gh or the address below:

   Admissions Office

   Room 7, Seidu Mustapha Wing, Opoku Ampomah Building,

   University of Professional Studies, Accra

   Tel: 0303-937544/0303-937542

   E-mail: admissions@upsamail.edu.gh

   DO NOT FORGET:

   Free tuition for any professional programme

   (ie. ACCA, CIM, CA, CIB, ICSA)

   opted for.