BSc · Undergraduate

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Banking & Finance

The BBA in Banking & Finance at Southshore University College is an elite, industry-aligned degree designed to produce the next generation of financial architects. Grounded in our TEASE values (Trustworthiness, Experience, Authority, Success, Expertise), the programme integrates rigorous theoretical foundations with the technical Expertise required to manage risk and capital in global markets.

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Banking & Finance

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

Applied Learning & Financial Authority

Institutions

Teaching Institution

SouthShore University College

Awarding Institution

University of Cape Coast (UCC)

Our programme is benchmarked against International Standards to ensure your qualification carries global weight.

Applied Learning Mandate

60% of major finance courses involve graded simulations, including stock market modeling and credit risk audits for real-world scenarios.

Financial Skills Pipeline

A mandatory 100-hour track focusing on Bloomberg/Refinitiv terminal proficiency, Advanced Financial Modeling, and Fintech applications.

Industry Training & Placement (ITPO)

100% placement capability for final-year students within leading commercial banks, investment firms, and regulatory bodies.

Integrity & Trust

In line with our Trustworthiness pillar, the curriculum includes mandatory certifications in Financial Ethics and Anti-Money Laundering (AML).

Quality & Accreditation

Fully accredited by GTEC and monitored by the DOEQA. The programme utilizes External Examiners from globally ranked institutions to ensure our standards match the world's best financial schools. Apply via the Registrar's portal to secure your place.

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

FIN 101: Personal Finance
Success Strategy
GER 101: English for Academic Purposes
Expertise & Research
GER 103: French for Communication
International Standards
GER 107: Governance and Public Administration
Authority
SCS 109: Information Technology I
Applied Learning
STS 111: Spiritual Formation
Holistic Experience

Semester 2

GER 105: Mathematics for Decision Making
Authority
GER 102: English for Academic Purposes
Expertise & Research
GER 104: French for Communication
International Standards
GER 106: Statistics
Applied Learning
GER 108: Logic and Critical Thinking
Expertise & Research

Year 2

Semester 1

GER 110: Life Span Development and Human Behaviour
Holistic Experience
GER 112: Principles of Social Behaviour
Holistic Experience
SCS110: Information Technology
Applied Learning
ACC 201: Principles of Financial Reporting
Authority
BUS 203: Principles of Microeconomics
International Standards
BUS 205: Legal Environment of Business I
Authority
BUS 209: Quantitative Methods for Business Decisions
Applied Learning
FIN 211: Principles of Financial Management
Authority
MGT 207: Principles of Management
Success Strategy
HRM 209: Principles of Human Resource Management
Holistic Experience

Semester 2

ACC 202: Principles of Managerial Accounting
Authority
BUS 204: Principles of Macroeconomics
International Standards
BUS 206: Legal Environment of Business II
Authority
​​​BUS 214: Business Communication
Holistic Experience
MGT 210: Principles of Leadership
Success Strategy
MGT 212: Principles of Operations Management
Success Strategy
MKT 208: Principles of Marketing Management
Success Strategy

Year 3

Semester 1

BUS 305: Managerial Economics
International Standards
BUS 313: Company and Partnership Law
Authority
MKT 313: Consumer Behaviour
Holistic Experience
FIN 311: Monetary and Financial Systems
International Standards
FIN 313: Law and Regulations in Banking
Authority
FIN 319: Micro-finance and Rural Banking
Success Strategy

Semester 2

SCS 305: Management Information Systems
Applied Learning
BUS 305: Managerial Economics
International Standards
BUS 313: Company and Partnership Law
Authority
MKT 313: Consumer Behaviour
Holistic Experience
FIN 311: Monetary and Financial Systems
International Standards
FIN 313: Law and Regulations in Banking
Authority
FIN 319: Micro-finance and Rural Banking
Success Strategy
SCS 305: Management Information Systems
Applied Learning

Year 4

Semester 1

FIN 401: International Trade and Finance
International Standards
FIN 403: Central and Development Banking
Authority
FIN 405: E-Banking
Applied Learning
FIN 406: Investment and Portfolio Management
Authority
GER 405: Internship
Holistic Experience

Semester 2

ACC 426: Financial Statement Analysis
Authority
BUS 408: Organizational Policy and Strategy
Success Strategy
FIN 414: Financial Risk Management
Authority
FIN 418: Lending and Credit Management
Authority
GER 406: Project Work
Applied Learning
FIN 409: Insurance and Pensions
Authority
FIN 423: Marketing of Financial Service
Success Strategy

Career Prospects

We target an 85% Graduate Employability Rate. Graduates are prepared for roles such as:

Investment Analyst

Risk Manager

Credit Controller

Treasury Officer

Fintech Developer

Why Choose This Programme?

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