UPSA MBA Internal Auditing
Course Synopsis
The Master of Business Administration (Internal Auditing) is designed to meet high level academic and professional needs of the public and private sectors of the economy. The curriculum places much emphasis on understanding the concepts and approaches to audit, investigations. Assurance service, consulting services and on developing skills to apply the underlying concept and approaches to professional services. The programme further aims at equipping participants with knowledge towards the professional Internal Auditor (CIA) certification or its affiliated qualifications. On successful completion of this programme, participants will be developed with the requisite competence to plan and audit financial statements, conduct forensic auditing, assess the adequacy of internal controls in organizations, develop knowledge and skills in practical internal auditing.
Programme Content
Principles of Internal Auditing, Public Sector Auditing, Conduct of an Audit and Audit Reporting, Information Systems and Fraud, Information Systems Auditing, Managing the Internal Audit Function, Total Quality Management/Quality Improvement Programme, Organisational Behaviour & Management, Fundamentals of Accounting, Information Technology, Corporate Governance, Public Sector Accounting & Regulatory Framework, Financial Management, Communication Skills, Business Statistics and Research Methods, Global Business environment & Managerial Economics, Taxation, Business Process & Enterprise Risk Management, Strategic Management, Internship/Seminar/Practitioners’ Forum, Project Work
Target Audience:
Corporate Accounting Executives, practicing auditors of Private and Public institutions, Managers of Financial Institutions , Executive and Partners of Audit Agencies, Audit Consultants, as well as aspiring graduate students who want to be more effective in today’s challenging business environment by acquiring an advanced qualification in Internal Auditing are encouraged to apply
Duration: 24 Months
Employment Prospects
Upon completion of the MBA in Internal Auditing Programme, participants could be employed as Internal auditors in financial institutions, academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, corporate bodies, International Institutions, International Civil Service, Local Government and other related Institutions, Agencies and Departments
Entry Requirements
Applicants seeking admission into the MBA in Internal Auditing must:
- Have a good first degree from a recognized university/institution or,
- Have relevant recognized full Professional qualification or,
- Applicants with University Diploma with at least 8 years in any top leadership position can be considered after going through an interview.
International Students
International students with qualifications equivalent to those above may be considered for admission. Equivalency of such qualifications will however be determined by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana. They will be required to show evidence of proficiency in English Language and to go through a screening and selection interview.