Programme Aims, Objectives and Outcomes programme.

Aim

The aim of the MTech Accounting with Information Systems programme at Kumasi Technical University is to provide students with a comprehensive and advanced education in accounting, coupled with the knowledge and skills required for effective utilization of information systems in accounting processes. This programme aims to produce graduates who are well-equipped to meet the evolving demands of the accounting profession in a digital age.

Objectives

The programme objectives are:

1. Advanced Accounting Knowledge: To provide students with an in-depth understanding of advanced accounting principles, practices, and standards.

2. Information Systems Proficiency: To equip students with the necessary skills to design, implement, and manage information systems for accounting and financial reporting.

3. Data Analytics Skills: To develop students' ability to analyze financial data and derive meaningful insights for informed decision-making.

4. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: To foster critical thinking and problemsolving skills for addressing complex accounting and financial issues

5. Ethical and Regulatory Compliance: To instill a strong sense of ethics and compliance with accounting and financial regulations in students.

6. Research Competence: To enhance students' research skills, enabling them to conduct rigorous research in accounting, information systems and related fields, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the discipline.

7. Professional Development: To prepare students for professional and terminal degree (PhD) certifications in accounting and information Systems such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Accountant-Ghana (ICA), PhD in Accounting by providing a rigorous academic foundation and practical skills

Intended/Expected Outcomes

At the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

1. Perform advanced financial reporting functions to enable strategic decisions.

2. Conduct business intelligence analytics and reporting.

3. Apply advanced Computer-Aided Auditing Techniques in the planning and execution of audits.

4. Conduct risk assessment and risk management in the computerised work 
environment.

5. Perform advanced investment and financial analytics using time saver and other audit applications in excel.

6. Design efficient and effective accounting information systems for different organisations.

7. Plan, design and write advanced business research proposal reports.

8. Conduct full-scale business research and produce a dissertation output.

Entry Requirements

This MTech in Accounting Information Systems will consider the following first-degree holders for admission:

1. BTech Accounting or BSc. Accounting or equivalent qualification. Preference will be given to applicants with 1st Class and 2nd Class Upper Honours. First Class BTech/BCom/BSc Admin Accounting applicants may be admitted without post-graduation industrial experience.
2. BSc Administration or BCom with at least two years working experience in accounting and finance portfolios.
3. BTech/BSc Finance or equivalent with industrial experience
4. Applicants with an MBA or equivalent may also apply
5. Applicants with CFE, ICA, ACCA, CIMA or its equivalency may apply.

Foreign Applicants

• Foreign applicants from accredited/recognized institutions would be considered for admission in consultation with the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission for the determination of equivalences for qualifications.

Note

Applicants working in law enforcement agencies who have accounting background will have an added advantage.

Programme Structure

First Semester

Second Semester

Third Semester

Fourth Semester.