Welcome Message from the Programme Coordinator
Welcome to the Master of Business Administration in Management Information Systems (MBA MIS) programme at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). It is a privilege to welcome you to a forward-thinking community where you will acquire the advanced knowledge and skills needed to lead digital transformation and harness the power of information systems for organisational growth and competitiveness.
Over two intensive years, you will move well beyond foundational concepts to master the strategic, analytical, and managerial dimensions of Management Information Systems. You will learn from experienced faculty, engage with industry practitioners, and develop the competencies required to serve as Chief Information Officers, IT project managers, business intelligence leaders, and digital transformation analysts in both public and private sector organisations. We look forward to supporting you on every step of this journey, and I encourage you to reach out to us at any time.
Philosophy of the Programme
The MBA MIS programme was developed in response to the growing global demand for advanced knowledge and skills in information systems management, driven by the fourth industrial revolution and its transformational impact on the business landscape. The programme is designed to produce a critical mass of management professionals with expertise in information systems who will appropriately drive the increasing digitalisation of the Ghanaian economy and beyond.
The programme combines a rigorous grounding in core business administration disciplines with deep specialisation in management information systems, digital innovation, cybersecurity governance, business intelligence, and data analytics. It equips graduates to model digital solutions, evaluate emerging technologies, and make evidence-based decisions that align information systems strategy with organisational goals.
Programme Objectives
The objectives of the MBA MIS programme are to:
- Equip students with advanced concepts of business administration, emphasising the strategic role of information systems in driving business success.
- Equip students with the ability to model digital solutions based on management information systems to facilitate the achievement of organisational goals.
- Develop students’ problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, as well as their ability to evaluate and implement digital solutions.
- Build students’ competencies to conduct project-based research in management information systems aimed at solving problems in organisations.
- Empower students to explore and leverage emerging digital technologies — such as blockchain, augmented reality, mobile technologies, big data, and artificial intelligence — in addressing operational, tactical, and strategic business opportunities and challenges.
- Equip students with the ethical values and principles required of a professional in the digital development sector.
Programme Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the MBA MIS programme, graduates will be able to:
- Apply advanced information systems management concepts to develop comprehensive digital strategies that support organisational decision-making.
- Design and evaluate digital solutions using management information systems frameworks to address real-world organisational challenges.
- Demonstrate strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills in the assessment and implementation of information technology solutions.
- Conduct rigorous project-based research in management information systems to generate actionable insights for organisations.
- Leverage emerging technologies — including artificial intelligence, big data analytics, blockchain, and cloud computing — to address business opportunities and operational challenges.
- Apply ethical standards, professional values, and governance principles to information systems practice in organisational contexts.
Programme Structure
The MBA MIS is a two-year blended instruction programme comprising four semesters of coursework, elective specialisation, and a research project. Courses only — see the programme handbook for full course synopses.
Elective Courses (two to be selected): MBMI602 Business Intelligence & Data Analytics — MBMI604 Innovation & Entrepreneurship in ICT — MDCM614 Human Computer Interaction. Total credits for graduation: 66.
Programme Coordinator’s Profile
Dr. Timothy Zilevu is the Programme Coordinator for the MBA in Management Information Systems at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Department of Information Technology Studies, Faculty of Information and Communication Studies.
Dr. Timothy Kwabla Zilevu is a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing at UPSA, where he also coordinates the University’s Doctoral Programmes and supports quality assurance and accreditation within the School of Graduate Studies. He holds a PhD in Marketing and a Masters in Total Quality Management from UPSA, alongside a Chartered Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from CIM-UK, and is a full member of both CIM-UK and CIM Ghana as well as the American Marketing Association and the American Society for Quality. His teaching spans Total Quality Management, Digital Marketing, International Marketing, Tourism Marketing, and Digital Optimisation Strategy at undergraduate, postgraduate, and CIM professional levels, while his research interests encompass quality management, digital transformation, sustainability marketing, marketing analytics, and AI applications in higher education — areas in which he has published widely in peer-reviewed journals and presented at international conferences. He has additionally led and contributed to applied research and consultancy engagements for organisations including the E4Impact Foundation and Enterprise Insurance.
Contact the Coordinator via email: [email protected]
