Zenith University College is one of the fast growing private universities in Accra. They were established in the year 2001 as a tutorial college for some foreign universities. That means that they did not offer their own degrees and run tuition for foreign universities who wanted to run some courses here in Ghana. Whiles this was happening, Zenith University College was working hard behind the scenes to establish a brand identity that can resonate with the general population of Ghana and also attract students who want to advance with their careers. Over the years, Zenith University has trained many hundreds of Ghanaians to be leaders and contribute to the development of the nation.
Zenith offers 4 main levels of academic scholarship
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
- Professional programmes
- Diploma Programmes
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Undergraduate
There are 3 schools that run the undergraduate courses: The Business School, School of Computing and Information Technology and the Faculty of Law.
- Business School – Many are realizing that there is more business potential in Africa than previously imagined. Zenith University College seeks to empower African Businesses and entrepreneurs with the requisite skills and knowledge as well as the develop the capacities of the human resources so as to competently manage both old and emerging businesses. The business school offers training in Human resource Management, Financial Management, Accounting, Marketing, Tourism Management, Hospitality Management and Business Management.
- Faculty of Law – There are so many problems with the legal system in Ghana and at the crux of it is that there are not enough lawyers. The aim of the faculty is to equip students with the knowledge and excellence mindset to succeed as lawyers in all fields of endeavor. The faculty offers Bachelors and Diploma programs in collaboration with the University of Cape Coast and the the University of London. Depending on what the student chooses, he or she will get certificates and transcripts from either the University of Cape Coast or the University of London.
- School of Computing and Information Technology – Increasingly, our world is becoming more and more digitalized. The reliance on papers and physical worksheets, forms and record keeping is being phased out. Moreover, many more innovations in the technological space is happening at an exponential rate. It is very essential that there are enough skilled people in the digital space to help solve the problems of the digital space as well as innovate to solve our everyday problems and improve our quality of life. The school offers a degree in Business Information Systems. The aim is to train students who are able to influence business and organizational strategy through deep understanding if Information Technology use.
Diploma
- Business Administration – Courses leading to an award of a Diploma in Business Administration are offered by Zenith University College. Students who are able to make an FGPA (Final Grade Point Average) of 2.5 in the examinations will be admitted to level 200 of the BBA Degree Program.
- Diploma In Law – This is also known as the Certificate of Higher Education in Common Law and it is a program being run by the University of London. People with WASSCE results, O’level Certificates, and matured applicants with working experience can apply. The duration of the programme is two years, at the end of which students are admitted into the second year of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in London Law. Zenith University College is the only institution in Africa that has been permitted by the University of London to teach the Diploma in Law program. The program is a qualification in its own right that also provides an entry route to the LLB program.
Postgraduate
The postgraduate courses are 4 which includes
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- General Management
- Banking and Finance
Postgraduate programs are run by the School of Research and Graduate Studies, directed at producing versatile students, delivering quality Post Graduate education, and cultivating their ability to adapt to the dynamics of the business world.
Professional Courses
- Association of Business Executives (ABE)
- Confederation of Tourism and Hospitality (CTH)
- Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
- Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
Zenith University College is accredited by these Institutions to provide tutoring services that will prepare prospective exam candidates for the professional Exams. Members of the relevant profession have to complete the respective exam before they can actively practice and the onus lies on them to stay relevant by further education mandated by the respective regulatory body.
