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Undergraduate · School of Business & Leadership

BBA Human Resource Management

A four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Human Resource Management (HRM) programme designed to equip students with essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective HR management. It promotes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and strategic planning, preparing graduates to pursue advance academic degrees and to meet HR challenges in professional practice both local and global contexts. Aligned with the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners (CIHRMP), Ghana and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), UK, programmes, emphasising ethical HRM, social responsibility, diversity, and technology, ensuring students are ready for international HR roles.

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Level
Undergraduate
School
School of Business & Leadership
Duration
4 years full-time
Credits
125 credits
Next intake
October 2026 (main) · March 2027 (limited)
Fees
GHS 8,200 per academic year (domestic) · GHC 9,400 per year (international).
Mode
Full-time
Study modes
Weekday · Weekend
Application deadline
23rd October 2026

Curriculum

Indicative modules. Specific options vary by year and cohort.

  • GER 101 English for Academic Purpose I GER 103 French GER 105 Information Technology I GER107 Principles of Psychology BUS 101 Sociology of Business BUS 103 Office Practice & Administration BUS 105 Business Mathematics

Entry requirements

  • WASSCE: Compulsory Subjects - Grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects including English and Mathematics (Core) and Elective Subjects – Grade C6 or better in three (3) elective subjects. (SSSCE); Compulsory Subjects - Grade D or better in three (3) core subjects, including English and Mathematics (Core) and Elective Subjects – Grade D or better in three (3) elective subjects.
  • General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced and Ordinary Levels; Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for Science students. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE); Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
  • Mature applicants (25+) considered with at least five (5) years of relevant work experience and an entrance exam
  • HND certificate ( at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered.
  • All foreign qualifications should be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana
  • English language: IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5) or equivalent for international applicants
  • A personal statement of interest with maximum 500 word-count

Graduation requirements

  • (a)Course Requirements; To earn a degree from Southshore University College and to qualify for graduation, a student must complete: (i) a general education requirement courses ; (ii) a common foundation and core courses outlined by respective School; (iii) speciality/major requirement courses specified by an academic department; (iv) a combination of free electives, for some programmes, and long essay/project work to complement the degree programme; (v) earn a grade of “D” or higher in all core and elective courses within specialised area of study, and achieve a minimum total of credit hours specified, and have obtained at least a weighted average of at least 1.5, or grade “D” in any failed course; and (vi) satisfy the requirements of the student’s respective programmes of study and satisfy all university requirements for graduation.
  • Any additional requirements: students are required to attend classes regularly. Unexcused absence on four occasions leads to denial of a grade in course.uirements for graduation:

Career prospects

HR OfficerTalent Acquisition SpecialistLearning & Development OfficerHR Business PartnerCompensation & Benefits Analyst