Business Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Management/Business Information Tech.)
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Program Description
This program combines Business Administration with Logistics & Supply Chain Management and Business Information Technology. You will learn how goods move from suppliers to customers, how to manage procurement, inventory, transport and warehousing, and how to use digital tools to run business processes. Main subjects include logistics operations, procurement, business law, accounting basics, ICT for business, data analysis and project management. Graduates can work as logistics officers, procurement assistants, supply chain analysts, e-commerce operations staff, or manage IT systems for businesses and cultural organisations like museums and event planners. The course builds practical skills, industry awareness and creative problem-solving to help you start a career or an enterprise in Ghana's growing trade and digital economy.
Aims and Objectives
Develop practical skills to plan and manage supply chains, including procurement, warehousing and distribution, measured by real-world projects and simulations
Master business information tools (Excel, ERP basics, reporting) to create accurate operational and financial reports
Understand procurement law, ethics and contract management and demonstrate this through case studies and assessments
Create digital workflows and small-scale inventory systems using software, demonstrated by a working project or internship deliverable
Analyze logistics data to improve efficiency (e.g., reducing lead time or stockouts) and report results using dashboards or presentations
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for skilled graduates
Ghanaian businesses, ports, e-commerce and NGOs need logistics and ICT-literate administrators, giving strong job prospects.
Practical, hands-on learning
Coursework includes simulations, software labs and real projects that prepare you for workplace tasks immediately.
Tech + business combination
You gain both managerial knowledge and digital skills (ERP, data tools) that employers value across industries.
Pathways into creative and cultural sectors
Skills apply to museum logistics, event supply chains and arts distribution—bridging Arts & Humanities with business.
Industry links and internships
Opportunities for placements with shipping companies, retailers, e-commerce firms and local organisations support career entry.
Skills Students Will Acquire
Use WMS or ERP basics to track stock, manage reorder points and control warehouse operations.
Clean, visualize and interpret operational data to make decisions and build performance dashboards.
Plan efficient delivery routes, calculate transport costs and optimize distribution for on-time deliveries.
Manage supplier selection, electronic purchasing workflows and contract records using digital tools.
Understand database concepts and use basic SQL or system configurations to support business processes.
Tools and Resources Students Will Use
Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables)
SAP Business One or similar ERP (basic modules)
Microsoft Power BI (dashboards & visualization)
QuickBooks or similar accounting tools
Challenges Students Face and Helpful Tips
Challenges
New technical terms and systems (ERP, TMS) can be overwhelming
Applying theory to real operations may feel difficult
Tips & Advice
Start with basic modules, practice with sample datasets and ask tutors for hands-on demos.
Join group projects, internship placements or site visits to see concepts in action.
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