Accra Business School

What Accra Business School does

Accra Business School is a private, GTEC-accredited Christian business school headquartered in Accra, Ghana, founded in 2004 by Bishop Gideon Titi-Ofei and Lady Olivia Titi-Ofei. It delivers accelerated 12-month postgraduate programmes, professional diplomas, executive certificates, and undergraduate degrees through weekend in-person classes at its Spintex Road campus and via the HomeUni Virtual Learning Environment for online learners. The portfolio centres on MBAs awarded by the University of Gold Coast and Wrexham University (UK), an Online MBA awarded by KNUST, and MSc programmes in Accounting & Finance, Human Resource Management, Communication & International Marketing, and International Relations, supplemented by ATHE-UK regulated Level 6 and Level 7 Extended Diplomas, a BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in IT, and short executive courses such as the Executive Certificate in Business Administration and the Executive Mini-MBA.

The school's business model is tuition-driven, with programme fees ranging from roughly GHS 850 (Executive Certificate in Leading & Managing Organisations) to GHS 30,000 (12-Month UGC MBA) and $6,000 USD (Wrexham MBA), collected via upfront, quarterly, or monthly payment plans. Revenue is generated across four streams: postgraduate degree tuition, professional and ATHE diploma fees, executive short courses, and partnership/licensing arrangements with UK and Irish awarding institutions (Wrexham University, IT Carlow, IFA-UK, ATHE, ASIC). Go-to-market relies on direct sales through programme-specific admission advisors, a website application portal, social media (Facebook, X), and corporate networking events, targeting working professionals, entrepreneurs, career changers, and international students across 15+ nationalities.

Name

Accra Business School

Legal name

Accra Business School

Website

https://abs.edu.gh

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Business Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Business and Secretarial Schools (61141), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Professional Schools (MBA/MPA/MPH/Etc.) (EDAHALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD), Accounting & Finance Certification Prep (CPA, CMA, CFA, FRM) (EDANAIAD)

Keywords

• Business education
• Postgraduate degree programs
• Professional qualifications
• Executive education
• Christian business school

Headquarters

HQ city

Accra

HQ country

Ghana

HQ region

Africa

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Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Academic Degree Programmes: Tuition fees from 12-month MBA and MSc programmes awarded by University of Gold Coast, Wrexham University, and KNUST. Programmes include flexible payment options with monthly, quarterly, and upfront payment plans.
2. Professional Qualifications: Revenue from ATHE Level 6 and Level 7 extended diplomas, professional graduate diplomas in IT, executive certificates, and short courses including Executive Mini-MBA and PhD Research Foundation programme.
3. International University Partnerships: Programmes delivered in partnership with Wrexham University (UK) and KNUST (Ghana), providing internationally recognized qualifications at a fraction of the cost of studying abroad.
4. Professional Membership Pathway: Route to full membership with professional bodies such as Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA-UK), providing certification pathways for accounting and finance professionals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Accra Business School is a GTEC-accredited Christian business school delivering accelerated postgraduate degrees (12-Month MBA, MSc programmes), undergraduate degrees, ATHE-UK regulated diplomas, and short executive certificates. Programmes are awarded in partnership with University of Gold Coast, Wrexham University (UK), KNUST, IT Carlow, IFA-UK, and ATHE. Delivery combines monthly weekend classes at the Accra campus with fully online formats via a Virtual Learning Environment (HomeUni), supported by flexible monthly/quarterly/upfront payment plans.

Product overview

Accra Business School is an agile, GTEC-accredited Christian business school offering a portfolio of globally recognized postgraduate degrees, undergraduate degrees, and professional qualifications. The core products are accelerated 12-month postgraduate programs — including the 12-Month MBA (University of Gold Coast), the Wrexham University MBA, and MSc programs in Accounting & Finance, Human Resource Management, Communication & International Marketing, and International Relations — all delivered through weekend in-person classes or a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). The school further offers a suite of ATHE-UK regulated Level 6 and Level 7 Extended Diplomas in Management, Finance, Theology & Management, and Computing Technologies; a 12-week online PhD Research Foundation Program; and short executive certificates including the Executive Certificate in Business Administration (ECBA), Executive Mini-MBA, Associate Tax Advisor, and Investment Management. Professional programs in IT (Chartered Institute for IT/BCS) and undergraduate degrees (BSc IT Management, BSc Cybercrime & IT Security, BA Business via Wrexham University) round out the portfolio. Partnerships with Wrexham University, KNUST, IT Carlow, IFA-UK, and ATHE enable internationally recognized qualifications at a fraction of international study costs. Delivery is via monthly weekend lectures and an online VLE (HomeUni), with flexible payment plans across all programs.

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• 12-Month MBA (University of Gold Coast) An accelerated 12-month MBA awarded by the University of Gold Coast and delivered at Accra Business School. Features Christ-centered approach, weekend classes, flexible payment plans, and curriculum covering leadership, strategic operations, finance, marketing, HR, project management, research methods, business law, and a dissertation. Tuition is GHS 30,000 upfront or instalment plans.
• Wrexham University MBA A 12-month MBA awarded by Wrexham University (UK), delivered at Accra Business School. Covers implementing strategies, integrated communications, financial insights, HRM in context, creative change and innovation, and environmental emphasis, culminating in a dissertation. Tuition is $6,000 USD with flexible payment plans; MBA Top-Up is $3,500 USD.
• 12-Month Online MBA (KNUST) A 12-month fully online MBA awarded by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), delivered via Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Covers leadership, operations, finance, marketing, HR, and a final project, with the same curriculum as the on-campus MBA.
• MSc Accounting & Finance A 12-month MSc in Accounting & Finance awarded by University of Gold Coast. Provides advanced skills in financial management, corporate reporting, auditing, investment analysis, and derivative securities, with a route to membership of the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), UK. Total fee: GHS 26,000.
• MSc Human Resource Management A 12-month MSc in Human Resource Management awarded by University of Gold Coast. Covers workforce planning, employment law, reward management, change management, organizational behaviour, and international HRM, designed to develop transformative HR leaders. Total fee: GHS 21,000.
• MSc Communication and International Marketing A 12-month MSc awarded by University of Gold Coast focusing on global marketing strategies, international communication, digital marketing, project management, and professional communication. Total fee: GHS 21,000.
• MSc International Relations A 12-month MSc in International Relations awarded by University of Gold Coast. Covers international law, diplomacy, foreign policy analysis, conflict resolution, and global governance, preparing students to influence international policy.
• Level 6 Extended Diploma in Management (ATHE) A 120-credit Level 6 Extended Diploma awarded by ATHE, UK. Equivalent to a bachelor's degree, completed in 12 months. Specializations include Management, Finance, Managing People, and Operations Management. Total fee: GHS 15,000.
• Level 6 Extended Diploma in Finance (ATHE) A Level 6 Extended Diploma in Finance awarded by ATHE, UK. Equivalent to a first degree and completable in 12 months, providing foundation for progression to the 12-Month MBA or MSc programmes. Total fee: GHS 12,000.
• Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management (ATHE) A Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management awarded by ATHE, UK. Serves as an admission route to the Wrexham University MBA Top-Up programme.
• Level 7 Extended Diploma in Computing Technologies (ATHE) A Level 7 Extended Diploma in Computing Technologies awarded by ATHE, UK. Covers AI, IoT, cyber security, mobile application development, business intelligence systems, ERP, and data analysis.
• Level 6 Extended Diploma in Theology & Management (ATHE) A Level 6 Extended Diploma in Theology & Management awarded by ATHE, UK. Combines theological studies with management training, covering Christian leadership, biblical interpretation, and ministry practice.
• PhD Research Foundation Program A 12-week online programme designed to equip aspiring PhD candidates with essential research skills and methodologies, covering research design, literature review, data collection and analysis, academic writing, research ethics, and proposal defence preparation. Tuition: GHS 5,500.
• Executive Certificate in Business Administration (ECBA) An 8-module, 60-hour executive programme taught by MBA professors in an MBA format. Covers leadership, strategic management, corporate governance, operations management, marketing, HRM, and entrepreneurship. Duration: 8 weeks, 100% online. Fee: GHS 3,500.
• Executive Mini-MBA A non-academic graduate-level short-term executive education programme taught by MBA professors in an MBA format. Offers specializations including Marketing Management, Procurement & Supply Chain, HRM, Educational Leadership, Operations Management, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Investment Management. Modules are 100% online with per-module fee of GHS 500.
• Associate Tax Advisor A globally recognized tax advisory qualification from the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), UK, leading to Associate Tax Advisor Membership. Covers business environment, financial accounting, taxation law, personal and business taxation, and country-specific seminars. Fee: £1,500.
• Investment Management (Online Short Course) A 6-week online short course offered in partnership with The Money Institute. Covers investing fundamentals, share markets, interest-bearing investments, pooled investing, offshore investments, and investment philosophies. Fee: $150.
• Executive Certificate in Leading & Managing Organisations (ECLMO) A 10-day online programme focused on developing professional managers. Covers foundations of management, organizational theory, and theory and practice of organizational leadership. Fee: GHS 850.
• Professional Graduate Diploma in IT Awarded by the Chartered Institute for IT, British Computer Society. Three modular study levels accredited by OFQUAL, with the highest level examined at degree level. Covers formation systems, software development, computer networks, systems analysis, internet technologies, and database management. Tuition: GHS 21,000 upfront or GHS 1,200 monthly.
• BSc Information Technology Management A Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management undergraduate degree programme offered through partnerships with UK universities and recognized by GTEC.
• BSc Cybercrime & IT Security A Bachelor of Science in Cybercrime & IT Security undergraduate degree programme offered through international university partnerships and recognized by GTEC.
• Wrexham University BA (Hons) in Business A 3-year Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business awarded by Wrexham University, UK. Recognized by GTEC and available through Accra Business School.

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC)coreOthersNational regulatory body that grants accreditation status to the institution. GTEC accreditation is a mark of credibility and recognition of quality assurance practices, ensuring degrees have national recognition.
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliation agreement enabling KNUST MBA and other degree programmes to be delivered through Accra Business School. KNUST is one of Ghana's premier universities providing academic validation for business programmes.
• Wrexham University (UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university partnership providing the Wrexham University MBA programme. Students gain internationally recognized UK qualifications while studying in Ghana at a fraction of the cost of studying abroad.
• Institute of Technology Carlow (Ireland)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIrish university partnership providing degree and postgraduate programmes in Business & Management and Computer Sciences. Part of the network bringing international qualifications to Ghana.
• Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA-UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional accountancy body partnership providing route to full IFA membership for MSc Accounting & Finance graduates. IFA is internationally recognized and part of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC).
• Awards for Training and Higher Education (ATHE-UK)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK Ofqual regulated awarding body providing Level 6 and Level 7 Extended Diplomas in Management and other qualifications. Professor Cedric Bell serves as Chair of ATHE Board of Directors.
• ASIC (Accreditation Service for International Colleges and Universities)secondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational accreditation service ensuring degrees awarded have global recognition alongside GTEC accreditation.
• University of Gold CoastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Business School of University of Gold Coast delivers distinctive 12-Month MBA and MSc programmes. ABS provides academic direction while UGC awards the degrees. Located at 19 Tumaric Street, Accra.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ashesi University: Leading private, non-profit university in Berekuso, Ghana, known for business and undergraduate liberal arts programmes with a strong ethical-leadership identity. Directly comparable to ABS as a Ghanaian private higher education provider competing for the same career-outcomes-driven student audience.
• Webster University Ghana: Ghanaian campus of Webster University (US) offering US-accredited business and management degrees locally. Directly competes with ABS for working professionals seeking international credentials at local cost.
• Central University Ghana: Private Ghanaian university with international affiliations (e.g., University of Ghana) offering business and management programmes. Similar in positioning to ABS as a private, affiliation-driven provider of undergraduate and postgraduate business education.
• Regent University College of Science and Technology: Private Ghanaian university offering business and management programmes with international affiliations. Comparable to ABS as a private higher education competitor targeting similar working-professional and graduate segments in Ghana.
• Lancaster University Ghana: Ghanaian branch campus of Lancaster University (UK) delivering UK-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees locally. Mirrors ABS's international-qualifications-in-Ghana model and competes head-to-head for the same working-professional and graduate-segment students.
• Wisconsin International University College, Ghana: Private Ghanaian university affiliated with the University of Wisconsin System, offering business, IT, and public administration degrees. Closely comparable to ABS as another private provider leveraging an international university partnership to attract Ghanaian and West African students.

Broad incumbents

• Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA): Premier public business and public administration school in Greenhill, Achimota, offering MBAs and executive education. Competes with ABS for executive and mid-career Ghanaian professionals, especially in the public sector and larger corporates.
• University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA): Ghana's public professional university focused on business, accounting, and management education. A larger, more established incumbent that ABS students frequently compare against when choosing between public affordability and private flexibility/credentialing.

Others

• KNUST School of Business: Business school of Ghana's premier public university and a partner-awarding institution for ABS's online MBA. Both a partner and an indirect competitor for postgraduate business students in Ghana.

Regional players

• Pan-Atlantic University (formerly Pan-African University): Private Nigerian university whose Lagos Business School (LBS) is one of West Africa's top MBA providers. Comparable to ABS as a faith-inspired/values-driven private business school serving the broader West African professional market.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/absghana
• Facebookfacebook.com/absghana
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/accra-business-scool

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Investors

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Investments

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