The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) Securities Courses are designed to upgrade and update the knowledge of professionals and experts in the Securities Industry. They are also designed to equip beginners with comprehensive knowledge about the structure, operations and regulations of the Securities Market.
The courses cover subjects such as Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management, and Securities Trading among others. Successful completion of all levels of the Courses will accordingly equip participants with adequate knowledge to become investment analysts or securities professionals.
Examinations are conducted three times in the year and GSE Securities Certificates are awarded to those who successfully complete all the courses. However, certificates will also be awarded to those who do not take all the courses or write the examination.
The Securities Courses are offered at four levels namely Level 100, 200, 300 and 400. These correspond to the level of accomplishment from a very basic introductory course (100) to the most advance (400). Level 300 has three modules and would be used for licensing/registering Authorized Dealing Officers (ADOs). Other professional performing specific functions such corporate finance and investment analysis have been catered for.
Benefits for enrolling in the programme
- You can become an Authorized Dealing Officer
- It serves as a stepping stone to pursuing a career in finance
- It will enhance your understanding of the securities industry in Ghana
Entry Requirements
Must be a graduate or an undergraduate from a tertiary institution
LICENSING ADOs
To qualify for licensing as an Authorized Dealing Officer, one must attend the courses and pass examinations in Levels 201, 301/2, 303, 304, 401.
Students pursuing undergraduate programmes are entitled to 10% discount on fees. (Student ID Cards will be required)
Resource Personnel
All courses are taught by professionals, most of whom have postgraduate degrees in Finance and/or Accounting, Law, Economics etc, plus solid professional experience in securities market operations in Ghana or abroad.
Course Materials: A handbook of course material is provided for each course.
All course fees include 12.5% VAT & 2.5% NHIL
All Examination fees should be paid one week before the exams date
Examination fees paid are neither refundable nor transferable
Venue for Lectures and Exams
Lecture Hall, Ghana Stock Exchange, 6th Floor, Cedi House, Liberia Road, Accra
Time
2:00pm (Afternoon Classes)
5:00pm (Evening Classes)
Classes are held during working days.
Examinations are conducted at 2:00pm on Examination dates/days
