Msc economic policy gimpa

The Master of Science in Energy Economics is a one-year programme open to first degree holders interested in developing expertise in energy resource analysis and management. The programme is designed to:

• Train analytically skilled personnel in the area of energy economics, energy policy and policy for business, government, and society. Such personnel are needed to fill policy-making roles within public and private energy sectors, and various international organizations.
• Equip students with an in-depth understanding of core economic and relevant management models for Energy resource management to enable them work as energy resource/policy analysts in the energy industry.
• Prepare students for successful employment in government, not-for-profit institutions, international organizations, and the private sector in the area of energy policy analysis and beyond.

Master of Science in Financial Economics

The Master of Science in Financial Economics is a one-year programme designed to develop knowledge and expertise in the area of Financial Economics. The programme is designed to:

• Train analytically skilled personnel in the area of financial economics to fill roles within government, private sector, and international organizations.
• Equip students with the requisite knowledge to support efforts at improving markets by improving the financial sector, developing new commodity markets and exchanges, and deploying other knowledge on market performance-improving mechanisms to promote the economy of Ghana.
• Prepare students for successful employment in government, not-for-profit institutions, international organizations, and the private sector in the area of finance, financial markets and beyond.

Master of Philosophy in Economics

The Master of Philosophy in Economics is a two-year programme designed to provide advanced knowledge and skills in economics. The aim of the programme is to:

• Train analytically skilled personnel in the area of advanced economics for a career as an economist in academic and research institutions, consultancy, business, public service, government and non-governmental organisations.
• Equip students with the requisite knowledge and research skills to conduct independent research.
• Provide a strong foundation in economics and research skills to proceed to PhD programmes.

Department of Liberal Arts and Communication Studies

M.A. Development Communication

This is a unique programme designed to address development challenges and to close the poverty gap. Its strength is undergirded by the matrices of Indigenous Knowledge (IK) and Information Communication Technology (ICT). It is driven by nuanced diffused development communication strategies to galvanize multifaceted development at the community, national and international levels. The programme develops synergies for sustainable development approaches and knowledge transfer for secured livelihoods. It adopts new trajectories and places emphasis on critical analysis, case studies and application of development and communication strategies within contexts. The programme positions participants for careers in both local and international Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations and for self-employment as entrepreneurs. Some of the key courses offered are: Stakeholder Engagement; Development Communication Strategies; Health Communication; NGOs Management and Development; and Documentary Production among others.

M.A. Public Relations

The Master of Arts in Public Relations is designed to address specific needs in the public relations industry. It has a cutting-edge design and execution strategies. The emphasis is on quality application of scientific research tools using ICT as the key driver to impact the PR industry, management and administration as a whole. We train graduates who are research-minded, critical thinkers, problem-solvers, and ready to meet greater challenges of the 21st century. As part of the social contract, we train and prepare graduates/professionals to become entrepreneurs and innovators and to take-up managerial roles in both the private and public sector. Some of the key courses at the heart of the programme are: Stakeholder Engagement; Corporate Communication; Protocol and Event Management; Public Speaking and Presentation Skills; and Documentary Production among others.