Economic Policy Management Programme (near UG Post Office or UGCS), UG - Legon
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
M.A. IN ECONOMIC POLICY MANAGEMENT
2025–2026 ACADEMIC YEAR
The Department of Economics, University of Ghana is inviting applications from suitably qualified applicants for its Master of Arts (M.A.) Degree in Economic Policy Management for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The M.A. Economic Policy Management is a highly rated postgraduate programme delivered by a rich calibre of highly experienced academics. Graduates from the M.A. Economic Policy Management can be found in a range of sectors in the Ghanaian economy as well as in international organisations. In Ghana, many of our graduates have served and continue to serve in senior government positions, such as Ministers of State, Members of Parliament, Senior Public Servants, Senior Corporate Personalities, and in various walks of life in the private and public sectors. Our graduates can also be found in international organisations, such as the United Nations.
GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENT:
Applicants must hold a good first degree (or equivalence) (at least a Second-Class Lower division) in a relevant field of study from a recognized University, and or higher professional qualification from recognised professional bodies, such as institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICA, Ghana); Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA); Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS).
Approved fee for the 2024/2025 academic year was Ȼ18,540.00*. All applicants will be required to pay not less than 50% by the beginning of the First Semester.
Lectures are in-person and run from 8 00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Approved fee for the 2024/2025 academic year was Ȼ25,785.00*. All applicants will be required to pay not less than 50% by the beginning of the First Semester.
Lectures for the Weekend / Evening programme are in-person and are held from 6:00pm to 9:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays; 8:00am to 6:30pm on Saturdays, and 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Sundays.
HOW TO APPLY:
University of Ghana application e-voucher can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢ 220.00 via USSD Payment or at the following banks: Access Bank, Zenith Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Ecobank, Republic Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, GCB Bank, Unibank, Consolidated Bank Ghana (CBG), Prudential Bank, First Atlantic Bank and Fidelity Bank.
Applicants should carefully follow the instructions on the voucher when completing the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
Applicants who did not graduate from the University of Ghana must submit the following documents online (Scan and Attach):
The official transcript should be scanned into one PDF document and attached to the application.
NOTE THAT NO APPLICATION WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE CERTIFICATE/OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT OR GAZETTE/MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE WHERE NAME HAS CHANGED.
If requested during the application process, all applicants who graduated from the University of Ghana from 1996 to date should indicate their ‘STUDENT IDENTITY NUMBERS’ on their forms before submission.
GENERAL ENQURIES
For more details in respect of requirements, please visit the EPM Office located in the Department of Economics Annex
Alternatively, we can be reached via email at epm@ug.edu.gh or WhatsApp 023 364 0225 or 055 229 1147. Please note that these are only WhatsApp numbers.
You may also reach the Programme Coordinator on phone:
0502 915 146