By Phoot Technologies
The University of Ghana masters degree programmes offered on weekends is tailored to meet the needs of students with busy schedules who are geared to upgrade their education
The programmed is steered by the University of Ghana Business School and the School of Continuing and Distance Education
University of Ghana Business School weekend programs
In fact, UGBS offers a range of one-year special master’s programs that are specifically tailored for both professionals and non-professionals who seek to take careers to the next level or acquire knowledge in a new field.
These programs are offered on weekends because most of our target audience is working.
Some of the various masters programs offered at UGBS on weekends include:
Accounting – MBA
Accounting and Finance (ACCESS) – MSc
Accounting and Financial Services Management – EMBA
Business Analytics (ACCESS) – MSc
Business Analytics – MSc
Masters Degree Programmes offered in the University of Ghana
Clinical Leadership and Management – MSc
Development Finance – MSc
Entrepreneurial Management – EMBA
Finance – MBA /EMBA
Financial Risk Management – MSc
Health Services Administration – MBA
Human Resource Management – MBA /EMBA/PHD
International Business – MSc
Logistics and Transportation Management – MSc
Management and Administration – MA
Management Information Systems – MBA
Marketing – MBA/EMBA
Online Clinical Leadership and Management – MSc
Operations and Supply Chain Management – MBA
Procurement and Supply Chain Management – MSc
Project Management – EMBA
Public Administration – MPA
Public Sector Management – MA
MSc. Accounting & Finance
MSc. Development Finance
MA Management & Administration
MSc. Procurement and Supply Chain Management
The programs are designed to provide holistic education to students within a short period, equipping them with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to become qualified professionals and global leaders in their respective fields.
School of Continuing and Distance Education Weekend Programs
The SCDE also has various master’s programs at the weekend, such as the Master of Arts in Adult Education, which is offered in both full-time and sandwich (weekend) formats.
These courses are planned in such a way that working professionals can pursue higher education in their favorite fields without discontinuing their work.
By offering weekend classes, UG facilitates the multitasking needed to balance academic and professional commitments.
Benefits of weekend masters programs
Pursuing a master’s degree on weekends offers several advantages for working professionals:
Flexibility: Weekend programs allow students to continue working while pursuing their education; hence, balancing work, family, and academic responsibilities become easier.
Accelerated learning: One-year special master’s programs at UGBS enable students to get a hold of a master’s within a much quicker period, enabling career advancement.
Practical knowledge: These programs emphasize the provision of practical and relevant education that is applicable immediately in the work environment and enhances one’s professional and competitive skills.
Networking opportunities: The possibility of studying with other working professionals creates valuable opportunities for acquiring network contacts within their industries.
Through the offering of master’s programs at the weekend, the University of Ghana shows its concern for letting education be accessible and flexible for working professionals who seek skill development for career advancement.
K Fosu The Informant is a lifestyle blogger with 6 years' experience in content and web development. He is a Google keyword planner, SEO analyst, an influencer and entrepreneur who holds BA Degree from Ghana's Premier University.
