GIMPA’s 2025–2026 programmes and fee structure

Brief History of GIMPA (Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration)

The Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) is one of Ghana’s premier tertiary institutions, established to build capacity in public administration and leadership.

Origins

• Founded in 1961 as a joint initiative between the Government of Ghana and the United Nations Special Fund Project.
• Originally called the Institute of Public Administration, it was set up primarily to train public servants, particularly those in the newly independent Ghana civil service.

Transformation & Growth

• In the early 1970s, it expanded beyond just civil service training to include broader areas of management, business, and governance.
• The name changed to reflect its expanded mandate — becoming the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).

Autonomy & Academic Expansion

• In 2004, GIMPA was granted full tertiary institutional status with the authority to award its own degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
• It became a public university by Act of Parliament — but operates with financial and administrative autonomy, distinguishing it from traditional public universities in Ghana.

Schools & Campuses

GIMPA now consists of four main schools:

1. GIMPA Business School (GBS)
2. School of Public Service and Governance (SPSG)
3. School of Technology (SoT)
4. Faculty of Law

And has multiple campuses across Ghana:

• Main Campus – Greenhill, Accra
• Regional Campuses – Kumasi, Tema, Takoradi

 International Influence

GIMPA has collaborated with institutions such as the World Bank, UNDP, ECOWAS, and several African governments to train public sector leaders across West Africa.

Reputation

Today, GIMPA is known for:

• Its professional focus in leadership, governance, and public management
• Strong executive education and short courses
• Offering quality undergraduate to doctoral programs in business, law, technology, and administration

1. Undergraduate Degrees (2025/26)

Offered across GIMPA’s four schools — Business, Technology, Public Service & Governance, and Law (Takoradi campus)

• Business School (4 years):
  Accounting · Finance · Marketing · Business Administration · Human Resource Management · Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management · Hospitality & Tourism Management · Project Management · Entrepreneurship · Economics

• School of Technology (4 years):
  BSc ICT · BSc Computer Science · BSc Management Information Systems · BSc Health Informatics

• School of Public Service & Governance (4 years):
  Bachelor of Public Administration

• Faculty of Law (3–4 years):
  LL.B – Day, Evening, Modular

2. Postgraduate Degrees & Diplomas

Master’s & Executive Master’s (1–2 years)

Business School:
MBA · EMBA · iEMBA · MRes · MSc Accounting & Finance · MSc HRM · MSc Marketing · MSc Quality Management · MSc Supply Chain Management · MSc Project Management · MSc Natural Resource Accounting

School of Technology:
MSc ICT · MSc MIS · MPhil ICT · MPhil MIS · Post‑Grad Diploma ICT/MIS · MSc Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity 

Public Service & Governance:
MPA · EMPA · EMGL · MSc Public Health · MPhil Public Administration · MPhil Governance & Leadership · MPhil Development Finance · MSc Environmental Studies & Policy · MA International Relations & Diplomacy · MA Regional Integration & African Development

Faculty of Law:
LL.M (Master of Laws) – including Dispute Resolution, International Law, etc.

Doctorate Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Business Administration; Public Administration, Policy & Governance
• Doctor of Management (DMGT)

3. Postgraduate Diplomas & Certificates

• Postgrad Diploma & Certificate:
  Business Administration · ICT/MIS · Project Management · Public Administration · Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental Management (COSHEM)

• Certificate Courses (various schools):
  ICT, CIPM, Server Admin, SQL, .NET Web, Telecommunications, CICT, plus:
  Tourism & Hospitality, Marketing, PR, NGO Management, Entrepreneurship, Microfinance, Gender Development & tailored leadership/programmes

4. Fees & Application Costs

Application Fees (once per applicant) :

Tuition & Training Course Fees

Certificate / Short Courses (via GIMPA Training & Consulting):

• Public Financial Management – GHS 3,500
• Procurement Management – GHS 3,500
• Microsoft Office (MOS) – GHS 3,000
• Digital Marketing & Business Strategy – GHS 3,500
• Certificate in Tourism & Hospitality – GHS 6,000
• COSHEM – GHS 6,000
• Project Management Professional – GHS 6,000
• Cyber Attack & Preventive Techniques – GHS 6,000 

(These are short‐course fees, applicable per training run/certificate.)

Full‐time degree programmes: Specific annual tuition isn’t posted publicly—typically, GIMPA publishes these on admission portal or department-specific pages. Applicants should contact secretariats directly (e.g., Takoradi campus: +233 50 602 4161) or check the online application portal.

5. 2025/2026 Admissions Cycle

• Opening: Admissions for September 2025 are underway
• Deadline: Usually mid-August (e.g., August 17, 2025) .
• Cohorts: Many short courses start late July–early August 2025 .

Final Tips

• How to apply: Online via GIMPA portal or in-person via Consolidated Bank Ghana branches.
• Entry requirements: Typically WASSCE passes for undergrad; 2nd class lower for master’s; relevant bachelor’s for professional diplomas; CV, transcripts, recommendations for postgraduate programmes.
• Short courses: Certificate courses (e.g. COSHEM, PFM) are open to professionals — ideal for CPD or skills enhancement.

Contact & Next Steps

• Admissions enquiries:

  • Accra: +233 50 162 0138 / +233 33 209 5432

  • Regional campuses: Kumasi, Tema, Takoradi lines available (gimpa.edu.gh, gtc.gimpa.edu.gh)

• Online portal: apply.gimpa.edu.gh

• Training & short-courses: gtc.gimpa.edu.gh

Summary

GIMPA offers a diverse roster of programmes for 2025/26— ranging from foundational certificates to doctoral degrees—across business, technology, governance, law, and public service. Application fees vary by level, from GHS 200 for undergraduates to GHS 450 for PhDs, plus distinct tuition for comprehensive training courses. Deadlines fall in mid-August 2025, with many professional courses launching in July–August.