Welcome Message from the Coordinator
Are you interested in starting or growing a business? If you are looking to advance your career in management, start a new entrepreneurial pathway, or pursue a career in the innovation and strategic change management sector or department of a company, then the MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship & Innovation will enable you to make the leap into new business and management roles either from an existing position or prepare you to enter a new role.
The MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation is a master’s degree programme offered by E4Impact Foundation ALTIS—Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore of Milan (Italy) and the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
The programme is designed to support both active and aspiring entrepreneurs in: transforming a business idea into a business plan; acquiring the skills to run a successful venture; establishing links with investors and creating, managing, and growing their businesses to make wealth; and scaling up their businesses.
We are excited to formally welcome you on this rewarding academic journey!
Philosophy of the Programme
The MBA in Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation is founded on the principle that entrepreneurship can drive social and economic transformation. The programme equips visionary leaders with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to build sustainable and scalable ventures that tackle societal challenges. It emphasises a hands-on, practical approach to learning, combining real-world application with innovative thinking.
The focus is on fostering entrepreneurship that balances financial success with social impact, promoting ethical leadership, creativity, and resilience. By merging business acumen with purpose-driven strategies, the MBA prepares entrepreneurs to create meaningful, lasting change while achieving long-term business success. Ultimately, the programme empowers individuals to lead with impact in today’s dynamic global landscape.
Programme Objectives
• Train aspiring and/or active entrepreneurs to start or scale up business projects that have a significant social or environmental impact in Ghana and beyond.
• Equip entrepreneurs with effective tools and methodologies to design and innovate on both existing business and concepts.
• Provide entrepreneurs with effective innovative strategies for building a competitive advantage in growing their businesses.
• Demonstrate the ability to appraise and apply financial analysis techniques to the valuation of assets and the overall business.
Programme Learning Outcomes
• Design and launch sustainable business models that address societal challenges while achieving financial viability.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead organizations that prioritize ethical practices, social impact, and responsible innovation.
• Apply advanced strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to create innovative solutions for complex social and economic challenges.
• Possess the skills to navigate and adapt to evolving global economic conditions, ensuring long-term success in diverse markets.
Programme Structure
SEMESTER ONE COURSES (3 Credits hours per course) | SEMESTER TWO COURSES (3 Credits hours per course) |
| MBEI 601: Entrepreneurial Marketing | MBEI 602: Entrepreneurial Finance |
| MBEI 603: Innovation and Creativity Management | MBEI 604: Leadership and Ethics |
| MBEI 605: Business Strategy for Innovation | MBEI 606: Sales Management and Negotiations |
| MBEI 607: Accounting for Entrepreneurs | MBEI 608: Social Innovation and Impact Measurement |
| MBEI 609: Business Law and Taxation | MBEI 610: Social Enterprise |
SEMESTER THREE (3 Credits hours per course) | SEMESTER FOUR |
| MBEI 611: Marketing Research | MBEI 620: Business Planning Lab – 20 Credit Hours |
| MBEI 613: Financial Planning | MBEI 630: Business Seminar – 3 Credit Hours |
| MBEI 615: Project & Operations Management | |
| MBEI 617: SME Governance | |
| MBEI 619: Business Model Design and Innovation |
Programme Coordinator’s Profile
Dr. Andrews Ayiku brings over 18 years of expertise in Business Model Design, Strategy, Customer Service and Experience. He holds a PhD in Business, a DBA in Marketing, and an MBA specialising in Marketing, along with a Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.
As a certified business coach and Full Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing, Ghana (CIMG), Andrews has led the MBA Impact Entrepreneurship and Innovation programme at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) since 2019.
His corporate experience includes roles at United Bank for Africa, Midland Savings and Loans, and the Ministry of Finance.
In addition to his academic contributions, he is part of the research team at Altis Graduate School, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy, and serves as the West Africa Manager for the E4Impact Foundation.
He is a recipient of the prestigious Queen Elizabeth Scholars Award. Andrews excels at bridging academia with real-world impact.
Contact the Coordinator via:
email: [email protected]
Phone Number: +233 209978020