Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4894 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #171 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #6 of 67 | In Ghana |
| #1 of 33 | In Accra |
| #1222 of 1,887 | For Public Policy / Administration |
| Top50% | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.gimpa.edu.gh
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 52%*
* Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Academic Calendar | September to August |
|---|
Research profile
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration has published 1,506 scientific papers with 25,772 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Economics, Business, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Sociology, Mathematics, and Philosophy.
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 0 | 9 |
| 2004 | 0 | 8 |
| 2005 | 0 | 7 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 | 3 |
| 2008 | 8 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 | 22 |
| 2010 | 9 | 45 |
| 2011 | 10 | 59 |
| 2012 | 23 | 83 |
| 2013 | 43 | 119 |
| 2014 | 48 | 161 |
| 2015 | 46 | 191 |
| 2016 | 85 | 315 |
| 2017 | 81 | 377 |
| 2018 | 115 | 623 |
| 2019 | 135 | 1035 |
| 2020 | 175 | 1850 |
| 2021 | 146 | 3172 |
| 2022 | 229 | 4106 |
| 2023 | 158 | 4882 |
| 2024 | 108 | 5078 |
| 2025 | 61 | 4364 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Certificate | Administration, Management, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Accountancy, Banking, Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Human Resources, Information Technology, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Tourism |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Environmental Management, Health Administration, Information Technology, Occupational Health, Public Administration |
| Master's Degree | Accountancy, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Communication Studies, Communication Systems, Criminal Law, Development Studies, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Government, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Leadership, Logistics Management, Management, Occupational Health, Public Administration, Public Health, Public Relations, Regional Studies |
| Master of Philosophy | Information Technology, Public Health |
| Doctorate | Business Administration, Government, Information Technology, Leadership, Management, Public Administration |
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration alumni
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Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings was a Ghanaian politician. She was married to President Jerry Rawlings. She was First Lady of Ghana from 4 June 1979 to 24 September 1979 and from 31 December 1981 to 7 January 2001. In 2016, she became the first woman to run for President of Ghana. In 2018, she published a memoir entitled It Takes a Woman.
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Samira Bawumia
- Years
- 1980-.. (age 46)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Samira Bawumia is a Ghanaian politician who served as the Second Lady of Ghana from 2017 to 2025. She is married to former Vice-President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia. She received the Ghanaian Women Association of Georgia Global Humanitarian Award, an honor from the Atlanta City Council, and is also recognized by the Macon Bibb country. She graduated from the University of London with a bachelor’s degree in law.
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Becca
- Occupations
- actorsingersongwriter
- Biography
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Rebecca Akosua Acheampomaa Acheampong, known mononymously as Becca, is a Ghanaian singer, songwriter and actress. She first gained recognition as a contestant on the second season of Mentor, an annual singing competition launched by TV3 Ghana. Her debut studio album, Sugar, was released in 2007. It earned her five nominations at the 2008 Ghana Music Awards, including Record of the Year for "You Lied to Me". On 16 May 2013, Becca released her second studio album Time 4 Me, which features collaborations with 2face Idibia, MI, King Ayisoba, Trigmatic, Jay Storm and Akwaboah. The album was certified two-times platinum in Ghana.
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Lordina Mahama
- Occupations
- businesspersonpolitician
- Biography
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Lordina Mahama is the current First Lady of Ghana since January 2025. She previously served as first lady from 2012 to 2017. She is married to the President of Ghana, John Mahama. Prior to becoming First Lady, she was the Second Lady of Ghana from 2009 to 2012.
Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Law | Comparative Law, Criminal Law, International Law, Law |
|---|---|
| School : Business | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| School : Public Service and Governance | Development Studies, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Leadership, Management, Public Administration |
| School : Technology and Social Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Arts and Humanities, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Hotel Management, Information Technology |
General information
| Alternative names | GIMPA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1961 |
| Accreditation | Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) |
| Motto | Excellence Leadership, Management and Administration |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box AH 50 Achimota Accra Ghana |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,782,000 |