How To Become A Bank Manager In Ghana

A bank manager is someone who is in charge of a bank, or a particular branch of a bank, and who is involved in making decisions about whether or not to lend money to businesses and individuals. 

What do I need to do to become a bank manager?

There are a number of ways you can become a bank manager.

You could work your way up and gain experience in a bank, you could complete a higher apprenticeship in bank management, or you could join a graduate scheme.

For the last of these options, you will need to have already completed a degree. 

To do a degree, you will usually need five GCSEs (A-C) including maths, English, and science, plus three A levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification.

Check with universities for exact entry requirements, vocational courses are acceptable for some degree courses but not all.  

Relevant degrees for banking include business, economics, finance, management, or marketing.

There are no specific A levels required, but business, economics, statistics, and maths would all be useful.

A level 3 vocational qualification in business would be most relevant.

Entry may be possible without five GCSEs at grade C, with an equivalent level 2 qualification. Alternatively,  it may be possible to progress into bank management through an apprenticeship.  

How much is banker salary in Ghana?

A person working in Banking in Ghana typically earns around 5,510 GHS per month.

Salaries range from 1,730 GHS (lowest average) to 11,300 GHS (highest average, the actual maximum salary is higher).

Which degree is best for banking?

Bachelor’s degree in business.

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology.

Bachelor’s degree in business administration.

Bachelor’s degree in law.

Master’s degree.

Doctorate degree.

Certificates.

List of Business Schools in Ghana

University of Ghana Business School

KNUST business School

University of Cape Coast Business school

University of Education Winneba Faculty Of Business

University for Development Studies School Of Business And Law

University Of Professional Studies

GIMPA Business School

PwC Ghana Business School

Nobel International Business School

Concord Business College

Valley View University School Of Business

Catholic University College of Ghana School Of Business

Christian Service University College School Of Business

Islamic University College, Ghana School Of Business

Methodist University College Ghana School Of Business

Pentecost University College School Of Business

Presbyterian University College School Of Business And Economics

African University College of Communications School Of Business

Wisconsin International University College School Of Business