Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting
The BBA in Accounting at Southshore University College is an elite degree designed to produce the next generation of financial guardians and forensic experts. Grounded in our TEASE values (Trustworthiness, Experience, Authority, Success, Expertise), the programme integrates rigorous theoretical foundations with the technical Expertise required to ensure transparency and accountability in global markets. Aligned with the Nova Lux philosophy, we serve as a safe harbour for students transitioning from foundational learning to verifiable professional authority, backed by the prestigious award from the University of Cape Coast.
Key Information
Academic Division
School of Business & Management
Duration
4 Years
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Accreditation
Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)
Strategic Focus
Financial Integrity & Audit Authority
Institutions
Teaching Institution
SouthShore University College
Awarding Institution
University of Cape Coast (UCC)
Our programme is benchmarked against International Standards (IFRS and ACCA frameworks) to ensure your qualification carries global weight.
Applied Learning Mandate
60% of major accounting courses involve graded simulations, including corporate tax audits, forensic investigations, and financial reporting for regional firms using real-world datasets.
Accounting Skills Pipeline:
A mandatory 100-hour track focusing on ERP systems (SAP/Oracle), Advanced Excel for Finance, Forensic Accounting tools, and Ethical Leadership.
Industry Training & Placement (ITPO)
100% placement capability for final-year students within "Big Four" firms, commercial banks, and national regulatory bodies.
Integrity & Trust
In line with our Trustworthiness pillar—defined by auditable integrity, operational Reliability, and strategic Adaptability—the curriculum includes mandatory certifications in Professional Ethics and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).
Quality & Accreditation
Fully accredited by GTEC and monitored by the DOEQA. External Examiners ensure global assessment parity.
Admission Requirements
- WASSCE/SSSCE
Pass in six (6) subjects, including credits (A1-C6) in English, Core Maths, and Integrated Science/Social Studies, plus three elective subjects in Business or Science.
- Equitable Admissions:
We provide scholarship paths for high-potential students from underrepresented backgrounds via our Widening Participation pillar.
Curriculum Overview
Year 1
Semester 1
GER 101: English for Academic Purposes
GER 103: French for Communication
GER 105: Basic Mathematics
STS 111: Spiritual Formation
FIN 101: Personal Finance
SCS 109: Information Technology
Semester 2
GER 102: Psychology
GER 104: Governance and Public Administration
GER 106: Statistics
GER 108: Logic and Critical Thinking
GER 112: Principles of Social Behaviour
Year 2
Semester 1
ACC 201: Principles of Financial Reporting
BUS 203: Principles of Microeconomics
BUS 205: Legal Environment of Business
BUS 209: Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions
FIN 211: Principles of Financial Management
MGT 207: Principles of Management
Semester 2
ACC 202: Principles of Managerial Accounting
BUS 204: Principles of Macroeconomics
BUS 214: Business Communication
MGT 212: Principles of Operations Management
MKT 208: Principles of Marketing Management
Year 3
Semester 1
BUS 305: Managerial Economics
BUS 313: Company and Partnership Law
ACC 301: Financial Accounting Techniques
ACC 305: Accounting Information Systems
ACC 303: Cost Accounting
Semester 2
BUS 302: Business Ethics and Values
BUS 314: Entrepreneurship and Innovation
BUS 330: Business Research Methods
ACC 302: Financial Accounting
ACC 304: Management Accounting
MGT 302: Organizational Behaviour
Year 4
Semester 1
BUS 405: International Business Management
ACC 407: Advanced Financial Reporting
ACC 403: Personal Taxation
ACC 401: Auditing
ACC 405: Accounting Theory and Practice
Semester 2
GER 406: Project Work
BUS 407: Organizational Policy and Strategy
ACC 402: Audit and Assurance
ACC 406: Public Sector Accounting and Finance
ACC 404: Business Taxation
ACC 422: Accounting Theory and Practice (Elective)
ACC 424: Oil and Gas Accounting (Elective)
ACC 426: Financial Statement Analysis (Elective)
BPA 404: Public Sector Accounting II (Elective)
Career Prospects
Chartered Accountant
External Auditor
Tax Consultant
Forensic Accountant
Chief Financial Officer (CFO-track)
