Welcome Message from the Programme Coordinator
Welcome to the Master of Business Administration in Assets and Wealth Management at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). This programme represents a significant milestone in our Faculty’s commitment to producing finance professionals of the highest calibre — graduates who are not only technically proficient but also strategically minded and ethically grounded.
Ghana’s financial sector is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by digital innovation, regulatory reform, and growing integration into global capital markets. The demand for specialists in asset management, wealth advisory, pension fund management, and investment strategy has never been greater. This programme has been carefully designed to meet that demand, equipping you with the analytical tools, professional competencies, and interdisciplinary insights needed to navigate and lead in this dynamic environment.
Over two years and four semesters, you will engage with cutting-edge knowledge in investment and portfolio management, financial derivatives, ESG investing, digital finance, and beyond — anchored by core MBA competencies in strategy, leadership, and research. I warmly welcome you to this community of learners and future leaders, and I look forward to accompanying you on this journey of professional transformation.
Philosophy of the Programme
The MBA in Assets and Wealth Management at UPSA is grounded in the conviction that a world-class postgraduate programme must be simultaneously rigorous in its academic foundations and responsive to the practical realities of the financial industry. The programme is designed to produce graduates equipped with in-depth knowledge of both the theoretical architecture and the applied dimensions of assets and wealth management, enabling them to operate effectively across banking, investment, insurance, and regulatory environments.
As a public university mandated under the UPSA Act, Act 850 of 2012, UPSA is committed to introducing and placing emphasis on courses relevant to the aspirations of Ghanaians in the applied sciences. This programme responds to a growing national and global demand for competent finance professionals with expertise in fund management, trust funds, venture capital, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, and digital finance. The implementation of the Public Financial Management Act (Act 921 of 2016) and the Petroleum Revenue Management Act (Act 815 of 2011) requires skilled practitioners who can navigate Ghana’s complex financial landscape with confidence.
The programme adopts a critical, interdisciplinary approach — integrating finance theory, quantitative methods, technology, ethics, and sustainability. It is the only MBA in Ghana that specifically focuses on assets and wealth management, with a special emphasis on emerging financial issues such as digital finance, fintech, artificial intelligence, and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. The programme incorporates teaching pedagogy as required by the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).
Programme Objectives
The MBA in Assets and Wealth Management is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices necessary to excel in the dynamic fields of asset management, wealth advisory, and financial planning. The objectives of the programme are to:
- Develop students’ problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills to make informed investment decisions and manage associated risks effectively.
- Equip students with the ability to model and forecast financial and economic events and policies in an economy.
- Equip students with the ability to apply ethical considerations and sustainability principles in developing and managing investment portfolios.
- Enhance student ability and skills in the application of emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and machine learning in the assets and wealth management industry.
- Develop students’ skills to conduct case study project work in finance to solve organisational problems.
- Develop students’ leadership and advisory skills to manage teams effectively, provide strategic wealth management advice, and communicate with clients.
Programme Learning Outcomes
At the end of the MBA in Assets and Wealth Management programme, students will be able to:
- Formulate and implement sophisticated investment strategies to manage clients’ investment portfolios and risk.
- Model and forecast an economy’s financial and economic events and policies.
- Integrate ethical considerations and sustainability principles into investment decisions, promoting responsible and sustainable financial practices.
- Leverage emerging technologies such as fintech, AI, and data analytics to enhance asset management processes, improving decision-making and operational efficiency.
- Acquire skills to conduct case study project work in finance to solve organisational problems.
- Demonstrate strong leadership and advisory skills, effectively manage teams, and communicate investment strategies and financial advice to clients and stakeholders.
Programme Structure
The MBA in Assets and Wealth Management is a two-year programme spanning four semesters. It is made up of core courses, mandatory courses, elective courses, and a research component. All core courses are mandatory. The programme requires a minimum of 63 core credits plus 6 elective credits, totalling 69 credits for graduation. Assessment is structured as: Continuous Assessment 40% | End-of-Semester Examinations 60% | Minimum Pass Mark: 50%.
Programme Coordinator’s Profile
Dr. Rockson Opare-Boateng is the Programme Coordinator for the MBA in Assets and Wealth Management at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), Department of Banking and Finance, Faculty of Accounting and Finance.
Contact the Coordinator via email: [email protected]
