CENTRAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

Welcome to Central Business School, where academic excellence meets transformative leadership. As the Dean, I am proud to lead a dynamic faculty committed to nurturing the next generation of business professionals, entrepreneurs and strategic analytical leaders.

Our School stands at the intersection of innovation, ethics, and originality. We offer a rich blend of academic programs designed to equip students with the skills, mindset, and global perspective needed to thrive in today’s competitive business environment. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning, industry engagement, and research-driven teaching, we prepare our students not just for jobs but for impact.

At Central Business School, we believe in the power of collaboration, integrity, and continuous growth. Our faculty members are not only accomplished scholars but also mentors who inspire and guide students to reach their full potential.

I invite you to explore our departments, programs, and initiatives, and to join us in shaping the future of business education in Ghana, Africa, and beyond.

Prof. Evans Sokro
Dean, Central Business School

ABOUT THE CENTRAL BUSINESS SCHOOL

Central Business School (CBS) is a premier faculty of Central University, Ghana, dedicated to shaping ethical, innovative, and transformational business leaders. Originally established in 1998 as the School of Business Management and Administration (SBMA), Central Business School (CBS) evolved through strategic academic development and was renamed in 2011 following the merger with the Graduate School of Business.

Central Business School (CBS) offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across departments such as Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Management Studies and Project Management. These programs are designed to be market-driven, professional, and practice-oriented, aligning with the needs of academia, industry, and government.

The school’s mission is to contribute meaningfully to Ghana’s human capital development by nurturing a vibrant academic community that promotes learning, research, and service. Central Business School (CBS) emphasizes character formation, critical thinking, and community engagement, reflecting the broader values of Central University: Faith, Integrity, and Excellence. Over the years, Central Business School (CBS) has remained relevant to national development by producing graduates who occupy key positions in business, administration, and entrepreneurship across Ghana and beyond.

DEPARTMENTS & PROGRAMS

Department of Accounting

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accounting)
• MSc. Accounting (12 Months)
• MPhil. Accounting (2 Years)

Department of Banking & Finance

• Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance
• Bachelor of Science in Finance with Economics
• MBA Finance (18 Months)
• PhD, Finance

Department of Management & Public Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Management Studies
• MBA Project Management (18 Months)
• MBA Entrepreneurship (18 Months)
• MBA General Management (2 Years)

Department of Marketing

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing)
• MBA Marketing (18 Months)

Department of Human Resource Management

• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Human Resource Management)
• MBA Human Resource Management (18 Months)

PRACTICAL TRAINING SPACES AND RESEARCH INFRASTRUCTURE

The Central University Research Library is set up to provide the informational and research needs of the University community. Knowledge is said to connote power, and the mission of our research library is to package this knowledge in a way that can be easily accessible to support teaching, learning and research. In line with the Vision of the University to raise transformational leaders, the library provides accurate, current, relevant and timely information to empower users for their research and study.

The library has E-Journals and ProQuest E-books through the University’s membership to the Consortium for Academic and Research Libraries in Ghana (CARLIGH). The library has an automated catalogue powered by the Koha Library Management System.

PARTNERSHIPS – INDUSTRY AND INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS

At Central Business School (CBS), we foster strong partnerships with professional bodies to enrich academic excellence and industry relevance. These collaborations strengthen CBS’s role as a bridge between academia and industry, enhance faculty expertise through continuous professional engagement and improve student employability and readiness for leadership in their respective fields.

• Department of Accounting – ICA Ghana

• Department of Human Resource Management – CIHRM

ADMISSION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

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