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LECTURES
10 Lessons
QUESTIONS
4 Quizzes
ENROLLED
9 Student
REVIEWS

Your goals for this “welcoming” lesson are to learn about:

  • The nature of financial and managerial accounting information.
  • The accounting profession and accounting careers.
  • The accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Owners’ Equity.
  • How transactions impact the accounting equation.
  • The four core financial statements.

 

Lesson 1 introduces the study of accounting. Accounting is defined as a set of concepts and techniques that are used to measure and report financial information about an economic entity. Accounting consists of both external reporting issues known as “financial accounting,” and internal reporting issues related to “managerial accounting.” There are numerous accounting career choices, and these options are discussed in the lesson.

There is a long-standing fundamental accounting equation that is core to the overall reporting model: Assets = Liabilities + Equity. This lesson shows that the equality is preserved as transactions are processed through an accounting system. The system customarily results in the production of certain core financial statements: The Income Statement, Statement of Retained Earnings, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flows. Each of these statements, and their interrelationships, are illustrated. This chapter is foundational for beginning to understand how business activity is reflected in key financial reports.

Course Description

Provide a short description of the content of the courses in the programme to include:

  1. Objective
  2. Content
  3. Reading material

 

 

KBUS101 Introduction to Business Administration 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to elementary concepts, theories, practices in business, and career paths by surveying functional areas of business and management activities.

After completing this course, they should be able to: 1. Understand how the contemporary business world and business systems constantly interact. 2. Understand the elementary concepts in business, functions of accounting, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources management, management, marketing etc. 3. Examine the practices and potential of various business functions to help students select a major and then a career.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Daft, R. (2008). The New Era of Management. Cengage Learning EMEA
  2. Bartol K. M., & Martin D. C. (1997) Management. McGraw-Hill; 3rd edition
  3. Robbins, P. S. & Coulter, M., (2007) Management, 9thEdition, Pearson Education.
  4. Robbins, P. S. & DeCenzo, D. A., (2005) Fundamentals of Management, 5thEdition Prentice Hall

 

 

KBUS 102 Introduction to Public Administration 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to how the business of government at all levels (municipal, district and regional) operates. The principles and theories of managing within government structure and agencies will be reviewed. The internal and external environment in which the public sector operates, including the impact of politics on decision making will also be examined in the context of Ghanaian public administration.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Ayee, J. R. A. (2000). Saints, Wizard, Demons and systems; Explaining the success or failure of public policies and programmes. Accra: Ghana Universities Press.
  2. Dunn, William (2003). Public Policy Analysis: An Introduction. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  3. Dye, Thomas R. (2008).  Understanding Public Policy (12 th edition). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall.
  4. Hill, M. (2005). The Public Policy Process, (fourth edition). Harllow, UK: Pearson Education Ltd.
  5. Tyagi, A. R.: Public Administration:  Principles & Practice: Atma Ram & Sons. Delhi, 2004

 

 

 

KBUS 103 French for Communication 3 Credits

 

This course aims at teaching basic French language for communication. Students will develop knowledge and skills to communicate correctly in basic French. Much emphasis will be laid on communications relating to business and commerce, and to economic and professional activities. The course content include basic grammar, pronunciation drills, inflection and syntax; reading and translation of sentences and texts.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Offord, M. (2006)A Student Grammar of French Paperback. Cambridge University Press
  2. Valetta, & Valetta, (1995). Discovering French. USA: D. C. Health & Co.
  3. La Famille Ntow by K. Enyonam
  4. Kyei, T. Comprehensive French Grammar with Exercises & Answers.

 

 

KBUS 104 Business Ethics 3 Credits

 

The course introduces students to the relationship between business ethics and social responsibility in both domestic and global settings. Ethical and moral considerations of corporate conduct, social responsibilities, policies, and strategies are explored. Emphasis is on the definition, scope, application, and analysis of ethical values as they relate to issues of public consequences in the context of the functional areas of business at both the domestic and global levels.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Anderson, B. (2006). Intellectual property rights: innovation, governance and the institutional environment. Edward Elgar Publishing.
  2. Boldrin et al (2008). Against Intellectual Monopoly. Cambridge, University Press.
  3. Machan, T. R. (2007). The Morality of Business: A Profession for Human Wealth care. Boston, Springer.

 

 

KBUS 105 Business Communication 3 Credits

 

This course is geared towards helping students to be able to communicate effectively in the business community. The course aims at introducing students to basic communication tenets such as writing business letters, proposals, reports and memoranda. Other Communicative skills that are needed for the success and growth of businesses such as persuasive, negotiation, organizational and presentation skills are also taught.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Aggarawal, R. (2008) Business Communication and organization and Management Taxmann Allied Services Pvt. Ltd, (2nd)
  2. Taylor, S. (2005) Communication for Business; A Practical Approach. Pearson Longman
  3. Shaw, G. (2014). The Art of Business Communication: How to Use Pictures, Charts and Graphics to Make Your Message Stick. Pearson
  4. Murphy, H. A. & Hildebrandt, H. W. (1993) Effective Business Communications (6th ed.) New York: McGrawHill

 

 

KBUS 106 Computing and ICT   3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to basic computing and ICT skills. The basic make-up, role, history and operating systems of computers and ICT will be examined. Topics including applications software, hardware add-ons, communication systems, computer networks, and security, legal and ethical issues associated with using computers and the World Wide Web are discussed.

 

Reading Materials

  1. O’Leary et al. (2005). Computing Essentials. McGraw-Hill Technology Education
  2. Haag et al. (2004). Computing Concepts (2ndEd). New York: McGraw-Hill Technology Education
  3. Sawyer, S. C. &Williams, B. K. (2003). Using Information Technology – A practical Introduction to Computers & Communications (5thEd). Boston: McGraw-Hill Irwin
  4. Norton, P. (2003). Introduction to computers (5thEd). California: Glencoe: McGraw

 

 

 

KREQ 110 Critical & Theological Thinking Skills 3 Credits

 

The objective of the course is to equip students with skills that will enable them to think critically before making choices and decisions in today’s complex world. This multi-disciplinary course aims at providing these critical thinking skills. The course introduces students to the principles, concepts and tools of good reasoning and decision-making. Judgments are evaluated and processes examined in context.  The course is structured in two modules. Module I focuses on philosophical, psychological and sociological thoughts and tools available for critical thinking and cognitive development. Emphasis is laid on arguments; its nature, uses, and impacts. Details include: Critical Thinking Concepts and Propositions; Language and its uses: Truth and Validity; Definitions; Recognising Arguments: Premises and Conclusions; Logical Analysis and Evaluation of Arguments; Fallacies and Methods of their Debunking; Categorical Prepositions and Categorical Syllogism; and Inductive and Deductive Reasoning. Module II introduces students to basic theological themes that relate to issues discussed in Module I.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Ennis, R. H. (2011), Critical Thinking: Reflection & Perspective, Part I. Inquiry, Vol. 26,
  2. Ennis, R. H. (2002), Goals for a critical thinking curriculum and its assessment. In Arthur L. Costa (Ed.), Developing minds (3rd) Alexandria, VA: ASCD. Pp. 44-46
  3. Bowell, T. & Kemp, G. (2010). Critical Thinking: A concise Guide(3rd ed.). London: Routledge Publishing
  4. Chaffee, J. (2009) Thinking Critically(9th ed.). Ohio: Cengage Learning
  5. Fisher, A. (2011). Critical Thinking: An Introduction(2nd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  6. Lau, J. Y. F. (2011). An introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better. Hoboken. New Jersey: Wiley Publishing

 

 

KREQ 120 Academic Writing I 3 Credits

 

This course develops students’ ability to listen attentively and to communicate effectively with clarity and precision to context. The skills developed are not only critical to their academic success but also their professional career and life-long success. The course begins with an introduction to basic issues in grammar and composition including grammatical structures such as the parts of speech and punctuations, their combinations, usage and functions in written and verbal situations; and also the forms of writing such as: Narrative, Discursive, Argumentative, Expository and Descriptive. Reading and writing skills relevant to academic and professional work are then introduced.  These will include the structure, unity, completeness and coherence in essay writing; summarizing as a skill basic to exposition, writing from sources, referencing skills and avoiding plagiarism. Emphasis will be placed on class activities and group work, oral presentations and extensive practical assignments.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Bailey, S. (2011) Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (3rd edition). London: Routledge
  2. Gillett, A., Hammond, A. & Martala, M. (2009), Inside Track to Successful Academic Writing. Harlow: Pearson Education
  3. Morley, J., Doyle, P. & Pope, I. (2007) University Writing Course. Newbury, Berkshire: Express Publishing
  4. Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. (2006) Writing Academic English. Harlow: Pearson Longman
  5. Pears, R. & Shields, G. (2010) Cite them right: The essential guide to referencing and plagiarism 8th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
  6. Swales, J. & Feak, C. (2004) Academic Writing for Graduate Students. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press

 

 

KREQ 130 Numeracy Skills 3 Credits

 

This course is designed for students in the humanities. It aims at developing students’ ability to apply mathematical thinking in order to solve a range of problems in everyday situations.  Building on a sound mastery of numeracy, the emphasis is on selected topics from basic Arithmetic, Algebra, Rates (fractions, proportions and percentages); Approximating Numbers (rounding up of numbers and significant numbers); Mathematical Reasoning, (inductive and deductive reasoning); Statements; Truth Tables; Necessary and Sufficient Conditions; Basic Set Theory; Nature and Uses of Statistics; Sources of Data; Data Types and Measurement Scales; Methods of Data Manipulation (aggregation & interpretation); Basic Probability with Illustrations from various disciplines; Establishing Relationships between Variables and the use of Basic Computer Packages such as Excel in analysing data.

Reading Materials

 

  1. Schmidt et al. (2005) College Mathematics, Schaum’s Outilnes, 3rd edition, McGraw-Hill, New York.
  2. Asiedu, P.  (1997) Aki-Ola Series, Core Mathematics for SSS in West AfricaMillenium edition, Aki-Ola Publications.
  3. Murray Spiegel et al. (2001) Probability & Statistics, Schaum’s Outlines of Probability & Statistics, McGraw-Hill, New York.
  4. Chen, W. W. L. & Duong, X. T. Elementary Mathematics, Macquarie University (1999)

 

 

KREQ 160 Science and Technology in our Lives  3 Credits

 

This course deals with the application of science to everyday life. The course will, therefore include material to assist students to appreciate the foundations of scientific thought, the application of science and technology and the demands of changing societies for scientific and technological advancement. The course is expected to foster broad familiarity with key advances in science and technology. The course will be delivered through lectures, tutorials, class exercises, homework assignments, and examinations.

The course is divided into two modules. All students are required to take both modules.

 

Module I

This module gives a general overview of the application of science and technology to everyday living, and will last for five (5) weeks.

 

Module II

This Module will last for eight (8) weeks and comprises the following four areas:

  1. Earth Resources
  2. Food and Nutrition in everyday Life
  • Everyday Physics and Animals as Friends of Humans

Students are required to select one out of the three areas above

 

Reading Materials

  1. Sismondo, S. (2010). An introduction to Science and Technology studies. (2nd ed.) New Jersey: Wiley Blackwell Publishers,
  2. Rectnenwald, M. (2007). Interpretation and Argument: Science and Technology and Society. Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon University Press.
  3. Shapin, S. (2007).“Science and the Modern World”, The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies, (3rd ed.). Cambridge: MIT Press.
  4. Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent & Lowe, I (1998). Science Technology and Society, An Introduction.Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

 

 

KBUS 201 Principles of Management 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to the principles and practices of management. Topics to be discussed would include: the Environment of Organisations, Evolution of Management theory, Management concepts, Managerial functions of Planning, Leading, Organising and Controlling. Other topics for discussion include Managerial Skills, Managing Individuals in organisations, Managing differences, Managing Groups and Teams – Group behaviour; Conflict and co-operation, Power and Politics, Leadership, Ethics and Social Responsibility and Motivation. In addition, Managing Structure and processes – Restructuring, re-engineering, downsizing and new structural forms of Communications will be discussed.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Daft, R. (2008). Management. Cengage Learning EMEA
  2. Bartol K. M. & Martin D. C. (1997) Management. McGraw-Hill; (3rd ed.)
  3. Certo, C. S. & Certo, S. T., (2006), Modern Management, (10th ed.): Pearson Prentice Hall
  4. Robbins, P. S. & Coulter, M. (2007) Management, (9th ed.), Pearson Edu.
  5. Robbins, P. S. & DeCenzo, D. A. (2005) Fundamentals of Management, 5th Edition Prentice Hall

 

 

KBUS 202 Introduction to Business Finance 3 Credits

 

This introductory course is designed to provide students with knowledge and understanding of the role of financial managers and how companies make sound investment and financing decisions, much of which is also relevant for individual decision-making. Topics treated include: the Finance Function, Financial Environment; Financial Analysis and Planning, Working Capital Management and Sources of funds.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Lucey, A. & Cooter, K. S. (2005). Financial Literacy for Children and Youth. New York: Financial Times
  2. Saunders et al. (2008). Financial Institutions Management: A Risk Management Approach (6thEd). McGraw-Hill
  3. Mishkin, F. S. (2007). The Economics of Money, Banking, and Financial Markets (8thEd). Pearson Education Ltd.

 

 

KBUS 203 Business Economics: Micro 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to basic principles of microeconomic thought: microeconomic theories, the price system; demand and supply analysis, measurement of elasticity – price elasticity, income elasticity and cross elasticity. The course also addresses production theory and analysis – short-run analysis, long-run analysis, economies of scale; cost theory and analysis; pricing and output decisions in perfect competition, imperfect competition and monopoly.

Reading Materials

  1. Brickley, J., Zimmerman, J. & Smith, C. W. (2008) Managerial Economics and organisational Architecture (5rd)
  2. Mcguigan et al. (1992). Managerial Economics. West Publishing Co.
  3. Slavin, S. L., (2001). Economics (6thEd). McGraw-Hill

 

 

 

KBUS 204 Principles of Marketing 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of marketing and the role, purpose and importance of marketing management in business organisations. It lays the foundation for understanding the principles and techniques of meeting the needs of customers in every organisation for the attainment of organisational goals. It examines the marketing concept, marketing mix, marketing segmentation and positioning variables, marketing growth strategies and planning, elements of marketing, marketing research and consumer behaviour, IMC, public relations in the marketing context, distribution and logistics.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Farese et al (2003). Marketing Essentials, California: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill,.
  2. Etzel et al (2004). Marketing (13thEdition), U.S.A: Irwin McGraw-Hill Companies Inc.
  3. Cannon, T. (2003), Marketing: Principles and Practice (5thEdition), London: Thompson Learning

 

 

KBUS 205 Introduction to HRM 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of human resource management and the role, purpose and importance of human resource management in business organizations. It lays the foundation for understanding the principles and techniques of managing the Human Resources of the organization for the attainment of organizational goals. The course examines the concepts of Human Resource Management, Job Analysis, Job Design, Job Descriptions and Specifications, Human Resource Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, Performance Appraisal, Salary Administration, Employee Discipline, Resignations and Retirements.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Armstrong, M. (2006) Human Resource Management Practice. London: Kogan Page Ltd
  2. Asare-Bediako, K. (2002) Professional Skills in Human Resource Management, Kasbed Limited, Ghana
  3. Cascio, W. (2006) Managing Human Resources: Productivity, Quality of Work Life, Profits (11thedition), McGraw-Hill, New York
  4. Torrington et al (1998). Human Resource Management: A critical Text: London: Kogan Page Ltd.

 

 

KBUS 206 Organisational Behaviour 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental principles and concepts of organizational behavior and behavioral science theories and applications in management. It lays the foundation for understanding the behaviour of individuals and groups in organizations and the importance of behaviour in organizational performance. It helps students to understand why and how people behave in organizations, why they behave the way they do, how to motivate people and also examine their own behaviours and make the necessary adjustments. Topics to be treated include: Concept of Organizational Behaviour, Elements of Organizational Behaviour, People and Organization Relationship, Foundations of Organizational Behaviour, Ability, Personality, Learning, Perception, Decision Making, Values & Attitudes, Motivation, Organizational Culture, Teams, Group Dynamics Conflict Management, and Organizational commitment.

Reading Materials

  1. Robbins S. P. & Langton, N. (2001). Organisational Behaviour: Concepts, Controversies, Applications. (2nd), Toronto: Pearson Education
  2. Mullins, L. J., (2010). Essentials of Organizational Behaviour. 5th Prentice Hall, USA.
  3. Robbins, S. & Judge, T. A., (2009). Organizational Behaviour. 13th ed. Prentice Hall, USA.
  4. Gordon J. R. (2000). Organisational Behaviour: A Diagnostic Approach, (2ndEdition).
  5. Gregory et al. (2001). Organisational Behaviour: Managing People and Organisations. London: Pearson Education

 

 

KBUS 207 Business Mathematics 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to develop students’ mathematical skills necessary to solve business problems. Topics treated include: basic arithmetic for business, linear, non-linear and simultaneous equations, logarithms, calculus, matrix algebra, statistics, set theory and statistics. Other mathematical techniques, including computer software needed for business forecasting and planning, will be examined.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Sismondo, S. (2010). An introduction to Science and Technology studies. (2nd ed.) New Jersey: Wiley Blackwell Publishers,
  2. Rectnenwald, M. (2007). Interpretation and Argument: Science and Technology and Society. Pittsburgh: Carnegie Mellon University Press.
  3. Shapin, S. (2007).“Science and the Modern World”, The Handbook of Science and Technology Studies, (3rd ed.). Cambridge: MIT Press.
  4. Bridgstock, M., Burch, D., Forge, J., Laurent & Lowe, I (1998). Science Technology and Society, An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

 

 

KBUS 208 Business Economics: Macro 3 Credits

 

This course gives an overview of the modern market economy as a system for dealing with problems of scarcity. The course also looks at the analysis of relationships among such variables as national income, employment, inflation and the quantity of money. The roles of government expenditure, taxation and monetary policy, international finance and economic development will also be discussed.

 

Reading Materials

  1. McConnell C., Brue, S. & Flynn S. (2011) Macroeconomics. McGraw-Hill Education
  2. Moss, D. (2014). A Concise Guide to Macroeconomics. Harvard Business Review
  3. Krugman, P. & Wells, R.  (2012) Macroeconomics. Worth Publishers
  4. Blanchard, O. (1997). Macroeconomics. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
  5. Froyen, R. T. (1998). Macroeconomics: Theories and Policies (6thEd). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall
  6. Gordon, R. J. (1998). Macroeconomics (7thEd). Reading, PA: Addison-Wesley

 

 

KREQ 210 Academic Writing II

 

 3 Credits

 

This course builds on Academic Writing I – KURC 103. It is designed to further develop students’ language and communication skills. The course is divided into two modules. All students are required to take both modules. Module I presents more advanced reading, writing, and analysis of tasks carried out in KURC 103, and it lasts for six weeks (Week 1-6). Module II provides students with the opportunity to build writing competency in anyone out of the three concentrations on offer. The three areas are: Academic Writing for: Business, Humanities, and Science and Technology. The module lasts for seven weeks (week 7-13).

 

  1. Academic Writing for Business

This concentration presents more advanced reading, written, and analysis in the context of the study of business and economics. Emphasis is laid on critical analysis, accurate summary and paraphrase, and appropriate methods of citation, and students will be asked to consider a variety of business-related texts from a critical standpoint. In this class, students will read and analyze case studies leading to individual business-related research while working on oral presentation skills.

 

  1. Academic Writing for the Social Sciences

This concentration presents more advanced reading and writing tasks, including those related in particular to conducting research and writing in the social Sciences. Emphasis will be on: Developing close reading skills appropriate for long and complex academic articles; Learning how to find, classify, and evaluate a variety of sources; Paraphrasing, summarizing and synthesizing information from multiple sources; Demonstrating sound argumentation skills; Drawing logical inferences and conclusions from textual evidence; Avoiding plagiarism by successfully referring to and building upon the ideas of others; Integrating basic data analysis into an argumentative paper;  Learning how to compose critical ‘texts’ for a variety of purposes and audiences as they relate to peoples’ literacy practices in new digital communication environments (multimodality).

 

  • Academic Writing for Science and Technology

This concentration uses texts from science, medicine and engineering to allow students to practice organizing and synthesizing ideas, reporting on technical methods and results and explaining technical and scientific ideas to scientific and non-technical audiences. In addition to the textbook and texts provided by the instructor, students will bring in texts from their field of study and/or interest to use as models and sources. They will study these texts and produce a variety of texts of their own in order to practice the style and methods appropriate for technical discourse in science, medicine, and engineering.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Bailey, S. (2011) Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (3rd edition). London: Routledge
  2. Gillett, A., Hammond, A. & Martala, M. (2009), Inside Track to Successful Academic Writing. Harlow: Pearson Education
  3. Morley, J., Doyle, P. & Pope, I. (2007) University Writing Course. Newbury, Berkshire: Express Publishing
  4. Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. (2006) Writing Academic English. Harlow: Pearson Longman
  5. Pears, R. & Shields, G. (2010) Cite them right: The essential guide to referencing and plagiarism 8th edition. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan
  6. Swales, J. & Feak, C. (2004) Academic Writing for Graduate Students. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press

 

 

KREQ 220 Africa and World Development 3 Credits

 

This interdisciplinary course is designed to provide students with basic knowledge and understanding of Africa and world development. Part I examines the ideas, history, events, policy debates and practical interventions that are shaping the economic, social and political direction of world development today.

This part will last for four weeks.

Part II examines the histories, people and cultures of Africa and its development in the context of global development and discusses what measures are needed as a way forward for Africa’s development. The general introduction will take two weeks after which students will be required to take one of these modules:

 

  • Gender Issues in Africa’s Development
  • Introduction to Leadership in Africa
  • Introduction to African Theatre Arts

 

  1. Gender Issues in Africa’s Development

This module will introduce students to key concepts and issues in gender and development with specific reference to Africa. The main objective of this module is to help students appreciate the gendered nature of African societies, how this impacts development and state as well as state and civil society responses to gender inequalities. The course will cover topics such as why we deal with gender issues in African studies and key gender concepts and make a case for transforming relations on the basis of three justifications – citizenship rights and the constitution, development imperatives and the promotion of gender-equitable cultures. It argues that development is not a neutral process, but impacts men and women differently. Key topics will include men and women’s access to resources in Africa such as land, labour, credit, time and social capital, production and reproduction. The module will also examine the gendered implications of natural resource management and sustainable development as well as decision making. It will further examine state and civil society responses to gender issues in Africa. The main objective of this foundation course is to sensitize students to gender issues and enable students recognize and understand the relevance of gender as a development issue and how gender inequalities negatively affect development.

 

  1. Introduction to Leadership in Africa

Good leaders are expected to solve new problems that arise in their domain and the changing landscape of business. Leadership is a complex process by which the leader influences others to perform and achieve. Leadership attributes – beliefs, values, ethics, character, knowledge, and skills – are all traits which can be learned. This course provides the basis for understanding what leadership is and what leaders do to be successful. The course particularly seeks to make students understand traditional and contemporary concepts and practices of leadership in Africa.

 

  • Introduction to African Theatre Arts

The purpose of this course is to provide a balanced theatre arts program that guides students to achieve the standards in the performing arts. Theatre courses will emphasize artistic perception and creative expression.  They will promote understanding of aesthetic valuing, historical and cultural awareness, and the interconnections of the arts and other disciplines. Students will be trained in the fundamental skills of the theatre arts, including improvisation techniques, body control, voice, diction, pantomime, learning of lines, creation of character, projection of ideas and emotions, dance and preparation and acting of scenes from plays.  Acting projects will provide positive group experiences in collaborative assignments, developing self-discipline, evaluating the performances of others, and accepting constructive criticism.  Instruction develops language skills and appreciation through reading dramatic literature; using written critiques; writing dramatic scenes, character analyses, play reports, and introductions; observing with sensitivity; listening critically; and speaking effectively.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Acemoglu, D. & Robinson, J. (2012). Why Nations Fail:  The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty. USA: Crown Business.
  2. Hyden, G. (2004). African Politics in Comparative Perspective. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  3. Harvard Business Review on Leadership (1998). Boston: Harvard Business Publishing.
  4. Manuh T. (2013). Africa in Contemporary Perspective: A Textbook for Undergraduate Studies. Accra: Sub Saharan Publishers.
  5. Moss, T. J. (2011). African Development (1st ed.). London: Lynne Rienner Publishers.

 

 

KACC 201 Fundamentals of Accounting 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic accounting concepts and principles. Students will develop knowledge and appreciate basic accounting methods and principles. Topical coverage includes: accounting concepts, accounting principles, books of prime entries, control accounts and reconciliations.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Wild, J.Shaw, K Chiappetta, B. (2014) Fundamental Accounting Principles McGraw-Hill Education
  2. Phillips, F. Libby, R. & Libby, P. (2015) Fundamentals of Financial Accounting McGraw-Hill Education
  3. Heimkamp et al (2002), Principles of Accounting, John Wiley & Sons.
  4. Wood, F. (2006), Business Accounting, Vol. I and II

 

 

KACC 202 Financial Accounting I 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to deepen students’ knowledge gained in KBSC 205. It entails the application of accounting concepts and principles in the preparation of financial statements for corporate entities. The course will cover: the role of accounting information records; recording, analyzing and summarizing economic activities in monetary terms.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Phillips, F. Libby, R. & Libby, P. (2015) Fundamentals of Financial Accounting McGraw-Hill Education
  2. Kimmel, P. D. Weygandts, J, Kieso, D (2012) Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making. Wiley
  3. Heimkamp et al (2002). Principles of Accounting, John Wiley & Sons.
  4. Wood, F. (2006). Business Accounting 1 (11thEd). New York: Financial Times

 

 

KBUS 301 Quantitative Methods 3 Credits

 

This course provides techniques for analysing business information and will provide students with a framework for understanding the fundamentals of business and financial decision making. The course covers important methods of data analysis with an emphasis on interpreting and understanding reported business and economic data. Topics include the basic techniques of organising and analysing data; the application of probability and probability distributions, the concept of sampling error and sampling distributions, estimation and hypothesis testing, regression analysis, time series and an introduction to nonparametric statistical methods

 

 

 

Reading Materials

  1. Barry, R. (2006). Quantitative Analysis for Management (9th), U.S.A: Prentice-Hall
  2. Clare, M. (2003). Quantitative Approaches in Business Studies (6th) U.K: Prentice-Hall
  3. Keller, G. & Warrack, B. (2003). Statistics for Management and Economics, (6thEdition), U.S.A: Thompson Learning Inc.

 

 

KBUS 302 Research Methods 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to the Principles of Business research. Emphasis is placed on quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Areas covered include the basis of theory and business research methods, the research process – formulating the research problem and hypothesis, ethical issues, sampling procedures, research design, data collection methods, analysing data, and writing the research report.

 

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Albright et al. (2003). Data Analysis and Decision Making with Microsoft Excel (2nd). New York: FT Prentice Hall
  2. Lester, J.D., Sr. & Lester, J.D. Jr. (2006).Writing Research Papers in the Social Sciences. Pearson.
  3. Neuman, L. W. (2007). Basics of Social Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches (2nd). Pearson-Ed.
  4. Neuman, L. W. (2007). Basics of Social Research, Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches.2nd Pearson Education Inc.
  5. Gravetter F. J. & Forzano, L.B. (2003).Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Thomson Wadsworth.
  6. Opoku, J.Y. (2000). A short guide to Research Writing in the Social Sciences and Education: Accra, Ghana.

 

 

KBUS 303 Computer Applications in Business 3 Credits

 

This course is concerned with how information systems have grown from automation of office systems into systems that assist managers to make decisions, systems that model successful business practices, and systems that transform the modern business into a knowledge-based enterprise.  This course will introduce information systems through a survey of information systems technologies and the way they affect management.  More emphasis will be placed on management strategies and IT application issues. The course is to make students identify information systems needs and participate in its development in order to create a business competitive advantage.

 

 

Reading Materials

  1. Laudon, J. P. (2008). Management Information Systems & Multimedia Student CD Package, International Edition (10thEdition), New York: Pearson Education
  2. Laudon K. C., & Laudon J. P., (2008). Essentials of Management Information Systems, International Edition (8thedition), New York: Pearson Education
  3. Laudon, K. C. (2008). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (9th Edition), New York: Pearson Education
  4. O’Brien, J.A. (2008) Introduction to Information Systems (14th edition). McGraw-Hill, New York.
  5. Laudon, K. C. & Laudon J. P. (2010) Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. Prentice Hall, New Jersey.

 

 

KBUS 304 Operations Management 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of operations management. Topics to be treated include: concepts, principles, theories and processes of production system; operations strategy, product and process design; facility location & layout; capacity planning, aggregate planning, operations scheduling and control; productivity of operations, inventory planning & independent demand system; MRP, quality management, project management, and Japanese approach to operations management [JIT, TPM, continuous improvement].

 

 Reading Materials

  1. Heizer, & Render,B. (2013). Operations Management. Pearson Education
  2. Stevenson, W. (2014) Operations Management. McGraw-Hill Education
  3. Kamauff, J. (2009) Manager’s Guide to Operations Management. McGraw-Hill Education
  4. Barnett, H. (1996). Operations Management.  London: Macmillan
  5. Constable, C. J. & New, C. (1976). Operations Management – a Systems Approach, Wiley

 

 

KBUS 305 Business Law 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to basic law with an emphasis on business and corporate organisations. The course specifically examines laws relating to business and corporate operations in Ghana. The first part examines Ghanaian legal systems, including the legal frameworks of business, the sources and classifications of law, the structure of the courts, the doctrine of precedent and the rules on statutory interpretation. The second part examines the forms, nature and laws of business organizations. The third part examines Sale of Goods; Agency and Distribution agreements; etc. The final part examines contracts and contractual remedies. Ethical cases will be examined throughout the course.

 

 

 

 

 

Reading Materials

  1. Bondzi-Simpson, P. E. (1998). Law of Contract (with special reference to the law of Ghana) – Contract’s act and the sale of goods act annexed
  2. Layland, P. & Woods, T. (2002). Administrative Law (4thEd). London: Oxford University Press
  3. Adams, T. (2002). Business Law and Practice: Legislation Handbook. NJ: Jordan Publishing Limited

 

 

KBUS 306 Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship 3 Credits

 

The course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and develop an empirical understanding of the role of entrepreneurs in the economy and society. It is to instill a professional and responsible attitude to entrepreneurship and develop transferable skills and problem-solving skills in students. The course will introduce students to the concept of entrepreneurship and its importance in business and national development; the processes and procedures for setting up small businesses and the forces driving the growth of entrepreneurship. Other topics to be treated include: benefits of entrepreneurship, creativity & innovation, feasibility analysis, forms of business analysis, franchising, buying an existing business, and building a marketing plan.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Zimmerer, T. W., Scarborough, N. M., & Wilson, D. (2007) Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management. 5th Pearson Prentice Hall.
  2. Scarborough, N. M. & Zimmerer, T. W. (2006) Effective Small Business Management. An Entrepreneurial Approach.8th Pearson Prentice Hall.
  3. Carsrud et al. (2007). Entrepreneurship, West Port, USA: Greenwood Publishing Group, Inc.
  4. Welsch, H. P. (2004). Entrepreneurship: The Way Ahead, Routledge.

 

 

KACC 301 Financial Accounting II 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to build upon knowledge gained in KBSC 204. It deals with the financial statements preparations. Part I discusses the preparation of financial statements for sole traders, partnerships, clubs and associations. Part II discusses the preparation of financial statements for groups and limited liability companies including mergers and acquisitions. Part III discusses the preparation of financial statements for specialized institutions including banks, insurance and other financial institutions.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Phillips, F. Libby, R. & Libby, P. (2015) Fundamentals of Financial Accounting McGraw-Hill Education
  2. Kimmel, P. D. Weygandts, J, Kieso, D (2012) Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making. Wiley
  3. Heimkamp et al (2002). Principles of Accounting, John Wiley & Sons.
  4. Wood, F. (2006). Business Accounting 1 (11thed). New York: Financial Times

 

 

KACC 302 Cost and Management  Accounting I 3 Credits

 

This course focuses on the study of Cost and Management accounting for internal reporting and decision-making. The course adopts a business-management approach to the development and use of accounting information. Major topics include: Cost Behaviour, Cost Analysis, Profit Planning and Control Measures. Accounting for Decentralized Operations, Types of Costing Capital Budgeting Decisions, and Ethical Challenges in Managerial Accounting are also covered.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Barfield et al. (2001). Cost Accounting: Traditions and Innovations (4th), UK: International Thompson Publishing
  2. Drury, C. (2003). Cost and Management Accounting (5th). UK: International Thompson Publishing
  3. Lucey, T. (2002). Costing (6thed). UK: International Thompson Publishing
  4. Horngren, C. T. & Foster, G (1991). Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (7th) New York: Prentice Hall

 

 

KACC 303 Auditing and Assurance I 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge of Auditing concepts, the Nature of Audit Process & Procedures, Principles/Fundamentals of Auditing; Audit Verification, Substantive and Compliance Tests; Auditing in a Computerised Environment, Regulatory Framework of Auditing etc.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Arens et al. (2006). Auditing & Assurance Services: An Integrated Approach, (11thEdition), Prentice Hall.
  2. Bedi, I. (2009). Auditing & Assurance Services in Ghana, Voyage Publishing Ltd., Accra.
  3. Ghana’s Companies Act 1963 (Act 179)

 

 

KACC 304 Auditing and Assurance II 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge acquired in Auditing and Assurance I. Topics to be discussed include: Regulatory Framework of Auditing; Appointment, Resignation and Dismissal of Auditors; Auditors’ Rights, Duties and Liabilities; Auditors’ Independence; Audit Planning; Audit Programmes and Working Papers; Audit Evidence; Audit Risks; Auditing in a Computerised Environment; Quality Control; Sampling; Internal Audit and Internal Review; International Standards on Auditing; Regulation.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Arens et al. (2006). Auditing & Assurance Services: An Integrated Approach, (11th), Prentice Hall.
  2. Bedi, I. (2009). Auditing & Assurance Services in Ghana, Voyage Publishing Ltd., Accra.
  3. Ghana’s Companies Act, 1963 (Act 179)

 

 

KFIC 302 Financial Markets 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamental knowledge and understanding of financial markets and institutions and the role money plays in finance and economics. Topics treated under financial markets include Financial Institutions and Intermediation; Money Markets, Capital Market Instruments, Derivative Securities, Banks and Non-Bank Depository Institutions and Regulatory Trends (nationally and internationally).

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Madura, J. (2007). Financial Markets and Institutions, South-Western College Publishing
  2. Saunders, A. & Cornett, M. M. (2006). Financial Markets and Institutions, McGraw-Hill (Irwin)
  3. Mishkin et al. (2003). Financial markets and Institutions, Addison-Wesley

 

 

KFIC 305 Monetary Theory 3 Credits

 

This course addresses classical and contemporary issues in the theory of money and banking.  It is intended to equip students with sufficient knowledge of the monetary and financial system of the country and provides a framework for studying the role of money in the economy and the institutional characteristics of the financial system.

The course introduces students to the concept of money. Topics to be treated include: Functions and Uses of Money, Monetary Systems and Standards, Demand for Money and Expansion of Money Supply by Banks.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Madura, J. (2007). Financial Markets and Institutions, UK: South-Western College Publishing
  2. Saunders, A. & Cornett, M. M. (2006). Financial Markets and Institutions, UK: McGraw-Hill Irwin
  3. Mishkin et al. (2003). Financial markets and Institutions, UK: Addison-Wesley

 

 

KFIC 307 Principles of Insurance 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to the fundamental elements of insurance. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of personal and corporate insurance techniques. Topics include: insurance business and operations; insurance pricing, insurance versus hedging; life, health and income risk; property and liability risk- commercial and personal; social insurance and insurance regulation.

 

 

Reading Materials

  1. Clark, M. A. (2002). Law of Insurance Contracts (4th), London: Witherby
  2. Harrington, S. & Neihaus, G. (2003): Risk Management and Insurance, (2nded). McGraw-Hill,
  3. Hanson, J. L. & Healey, J. F. (1999): All Risks Property Insurance, (2nd), Witherby
  4. Williams et al. (1999) Risk Management and Insurance (8thEd), New York: McGraw-Hill

 

 

KMKC 302 Project Management 3 Credits

 

This course provides opportunities for students to develop a theory in practice-orientation to project appraisal, financing and management. Content theory and process theory of projects will be addressed. Topics to be treated are: criteria for selection of a project, factor intensity, commercial profitability, national economic profitability, limitations of market prices, estimation of shadow prices, project identification, feasibility; appraisal of projects from technical, financial and economic viewpoints; design of capital structure, factors influencing the form of capital, instruments, shares, preference shares, debentures, convertible debentures, and borrowing from development finance institutions. Further, topics covering “Lease or Buy” decisions, leasing capital equipment, impact on investment, features of leasing companies in Ghana, legislation regulating leasing and role of leasing companies in industrial countries will be examined.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Meredith, J. R. &.Mantel, S. J. (2002). Project management. A managerial approach (5th), UK: Wiley Text Books
  2. Nokes, S. & Greenwood, A. (2003). The Definitive Guide to Project Management. London: FT Prentice Hall
  3. Martin, P. & Tate, K. (1997). The Project Management Memory Jogger.  GOAL/QPC, Methuen

 

 

KACC 401 Financial Reporting and Analysis 3 Credits

 

This course deals with the analysis of financial information – particularly, financial reports – for making decisions to invest in a firm. The primary focus will be on equity valuation, with some attention given to credit analysis and evaluation of debt. The course is based on financial reporting under IFRS and IAS. The course also deals with the role of corporate governance and ethics in ensuring sound financial reporting with a focus on boards of directors’ role, auditing and disclosure. Issues in relation to the various forms of corporate re-organization, mergers and acquisitions are discussed.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Wood, F & Sangster, A. (2006). Business Accounting. Vol. II. London: FT Prentice Hall: London
  2. Kimmel, P. D. Weygandts, J, Kieso, D (2012) Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making. Wiley
  3. Heimkamp et al (2002). Principles of Accounting, John Wiley & Sons.
  4. Ghana’s Companies Act 1963 (Act 179)
  5. The Ghana Accounting Standards (GAS)

 

 

KACC 402 Taxation II 3 credits

 

This course is a continuation of Taxation I. Students will apply the knowledge and understanding gained from the Ghana Tax Law and Fiscal Policy applicable to various forms of business. Emphasis will be laid on: Income Tax, Corporate Tax, Gift Tax, Inheritance Tax, Double Taxation Relief, Petroleum Revenue Tax and Capital Gains Tax.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. The Internal Revenue Act 2000 (ACT 952) as amended
  2. Akoto, F. E. K. Introduction to the Tax Laws of Ghana
  3. Nakyea, A. A. (2006) Taxation in Ghana –Principles, Practices and Planning
  4. Otieku, J. K. (1992) A look at factors affecting Efficient Tax Administration: Journal of Management studies,  pp 45-62

 

 

KACC 403 Taxation I 3 Credits

 

This course aims at developing students’ knowledge and understanding of the Ghanaian Income Tax legislation applicable to various forms of businesses, the GST law and tax planning within the context of the Ghanaian Income Tax regime. The course examines the principles governing the taxation treatment of various business entities from a domestic and international perspective.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Internal Revenue Act, 2000 (Act 592)
  2. Internal Revenue Regulations, 2001 (L. I. 1675)
  3. Otieku, J. K. (1992). A look at factors affecting Efficient Tax Administration in Ghana: Journal of Management Studies 45 – 62.

 

 

KACC 404 Public Sector Accounting 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to give students knowledge of public sector accounting. Topics to be treated include: Introduction to Public Sector Accounting; Users of Public Sector Financial Statements and their information needs; Objectives of Government Financial Reporting; Regulatory Framework of PSA; Public Sector Accounting Concept; and Sources of Government Revenue.  Government Expenditure and Payment Process; Accounting for Government Stores, Fund Accounting; Local/Central Government Budgeting and Financial reporting system; Financial Reporting and Control in the Public Sector; Accounting for public debts; Government Financial Statement and the Public Procurement Act will be discussed.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Freeman et al. (2006). Government and Non-profit Accounting, Theory and Practice (8th), USA: Pearson Education, Inc.
  2. Ofosuhene, E. (2010) Public Sector Accounting Manual
  3. Rowan, J. & Pendlebury, M. (2000). Public Sector Accounting (5th), New York: Prentice Hall
  4. The 1992 Constitution of the Republic of Ghana

 

KACC 405 Cost and Management Accounting II 3 Credits

 

This is an in-depth study of cost accounting focusing on its role in internal reporting and the resulting decision-making processes. Students will evaluate the foundation, ethics and basic costing systems employed in the management accounting profession; analyze budgeting, cost behaviour, pricing and profitability concepts and principles; determine how cost allocations, product quality, and investment decisions are applied by management accountants; determine how current trends in various industries impact cost accounting; and demonstrate knowledge that is in accordance with the educational requirements for the Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Topics to be discussed include: Standard Costing and Variance Analysis; Short term Decision Making; CVP Analysis, Capital Budgeting Decisions and Marginal Absorption.

 

Reading Materials

  1. Barfield et al. (2001). Cost Accounting: Traditions and Innovations (4thEd), UK: International Thompson Publishing
  2. Drury, C. (2003). Cost and Management Accounting (5thEd). UK: International Thompson Publishing
  3. Lucey, T. (2002). Costing (6thEd). UK: International Thompson Publishing
  4. Horngren & Foster (1991). Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis (7thEd). New York: Prentice Hall

 

 

KACC 406 Accounting Information Systems 3 Credits

 

This course is designed to develop students’ information management skills in the area of finance and accounting. Students will be introduced to computerized information systems used to assist in capturing, processing and analysing economic activities measured in monetary terms.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Laudon, J. & Laudon, K. C. (2008). Essentials of Management Information Systems (8th), New York: Pearson Education
  2. Laudon, K. C. (2007). Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm (9th Edition), USA: FT Prentice Hall
  3. O’Brien, J. (2007). Management Information Systems with MISource, USA: FT Prentice Hall

 

KBUS 401 Fundamentals of International Business 3 Credits

 

This course introduces students to the broad fields of International Business and Finance. To that end, the course stands on the background of the ongoing process of globalization, to give students a comprehensive understanding of the economics and politics of international trade and investment; how and why the world’s countries differ, the functions and forms of the global monetary system; and the strategies, structures and the special roles of international businesses.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Hill, Charles W. L.  (2001) Global Business Today McGraw-Hill, 2nd
  2. Michael, R. (2009) Fundamentals of International Business, Wessex, 2nd
  3. Hill, C. W. L. (2001), International Business: Competing in the Global Marketplace, McGraw-Hill.
  4. Eitman, D. K., Stonehill, A. I. & Moffett, M. H. (2002) Multinational Business Finance, Reading, MA, Addition-Wesley Publishing Company,
  5. Madura, J. (2006). International Financial Management, South-Western Publishing Company,
  6. Levi, M. (2000). International Finance – Financial Management and International Economy, McGraw-Hill International Book Company.

 

KBUS 402 Small

Business Management

 3 Credits

 

This course is aimed at providing students with the managerial skills necessary to develop, evaluate and manage a small business successfully. It introduces students to small business and fundamentals of small business management, including planning, business growth, e-commerce, raising capital, financial management, business operations, managing employees, marketing, and business ethics. The course is oriented toward principles needed to operate a small business and is designed for those who may eventually have their own businesses or for those who desire to upgrade their skills in their present businesses.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Mariotti, S. & Glackin, C. (2012) Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management, New York: Pearson Education Ltd.
  2. Longenecker J.G., Moore, C. W., Petty, J. W. & Palich, L.E. (2006) Small Business Management: An Entrepreneurship Emphasis. International Edition. China: South-Western Thompson Corporation.
  3. Scarborough, N. (2013) Essentials of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management(7th) London: Pearson Education Ltd.
  4. Barringer, R. D. & Ireland, D. (2012) Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New Ventures, London: Pearson Education Ltd.
  5. Kuenyehia E. N. (2012). Kuenyehia on Entrepreneurship(1st Edition) Accra: Flipped Eye Publishing

 

KRES 400 Research Project 6 Credits

 

This elective is designed for students who wish to build a core competency in academic research. Students will be given the opportunity to apply, under appropriate guidance, the knowledge, understanding, and skills gained in their study to research into any phenomenon relevant to the society with the objective of solving the societal problem(s) and contributing to knowledge. The project work is divided into two parts. Project I is the commencement stage and Project II is the completing Stage. Details of the course include identifying any relevant research problem, researching it, reporting findings, and making appropriate recommendations for solving the problem(s) identified and future research.

 

Reading Materials

 

  1. Albright et al. (2003). Data Analysis and Decision Making with Microsoft Excel (2nd). New York: FT Prentice Hall
  2. Lester, J.D., Sr. & Lester, J.D. Jr. (2006).Writing Research Papers in the Social Sciences. Pearson.
  3. Neuman, L. W. (2007). Basics of Social Research, Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches.2nd Pearson Education Inc.
  4. Gravetter, F. J. & Forzano, L.B. (2003).Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Thomson Wadsworth.
  5. Opoku, J. Y. (2000). A short guide to Research Writing in the Social Sciences and Education: Accra, Ghana

 

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