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UCC has Created Opportunity for More Women to Access Tertiary Education

30 Apr, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Deputy Western Regional Minister, Mrs. Gifty E. Kusi, has commended the College of Distance Education (CoDE) for creating opportunity for more women to access tertiary education.

“Distance Education especially that of College of Distance Education-University of Cape Coast has made it possible to bring education to the doorsteps of all and being helpful in maximizing the economic wealth of the country.”

Mrs. Kusi commended CoDE when she delivered a speech at the 4th Biennial   Women’s conference of the Distance Education Students’ Association (DESAG) in Takoradi which was on the theme “Empowering Women for Effective productivity for National Development through Distance Education”.

The Deputy Minister said in currently, “Distance Education has come out as an advantage to women to furnish them through acquisition of knowledge, leading towards new ways of thinking and to be autonomous and liberated”

Mrs. Kusi noted that gender inequality was a serious problem for all developing countries, where majority of women had suffered from social, cultural, political and environmental impacts of development. “Lack of education for more women in our society is the most vital cause behind these inequalities” she said.

In order to bridge the gap of access between men and women in terms of education, Mrs. Kusi said “Government, through our tertiary institutions explores the use of Distance Education to provide education at large scale for individuals in order to help the marginalized groups, we, women who cannot cope up with regular campus based learning because of our productive and reproductive roles”.

In a speech delivered her on behalf, the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Hon. Otiko Afisah Djaba, said the Government of Ghana has recognised that women’s economic and political empowerment were core developmental objectives which could enhance productivity and improve development outcomes for the next generation. “Without educating and empowering women in all aspects of our social, economic and political life, it is virtually impossible to tap their full potentials for growth and prosperity in society,” she added.

Ms. Djaba said her ministry had developed five key policy initiatives to guide the process towards gender equality and women and girls’ empowerment and these include; “the Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty, LEAP1000 to improve the living conditions of pregnant women; award of scholarships to brilliant but needy girls in tertiary institutions to study technical and science related programmes.”

Others are “mentorship programmes for young girls in deprived communities; training of head potters in various vocational skills and senitisation programmes on women’s empowerment and their sexual and reproductive health rights.”

The Chief of Essipon, Nana Abuan V, said the uniqueness of Distance Education as women empowerment strategy could be seen from the fact that it had affected so many facets of the social system. She advised the women to study well and indicated that “we are never second class citizens; we can also build a nation through knowledge acquired from distance education”.

Present at the function was the Provost of CoDE, Prof. Isaac Galyuon, Ag. College Registrar, Mr. Opoku Oku-Afari and some senior members of the University.

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Committee on Restructuring of CoDE Presents Report to Vice-Chancellor

30 Apr, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Committee on Restructuring of the College of Distance Education (CoDE), has presented its final report to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah.

The Chairman of the Committee, Prof. Stephen Kendie, who presented the report, called for the strengthening of the regional study centres as satellite campuses where there would be academic staff and administrative officials to man such campuses. He said the committee made some recommendations after analysing the current structure of CoDE.

For his part, the Vice-Chancellor thanked the committee for the work done. He said the report would be presented to Academic Board for perusal before implementation. He was of the firm believe that the report would be in the best interest of the University.

Other members of the committee were Prof. Kobina Yankson, Prof.  F. K. Amedahe, Prof. J. V. Mensah, Prof. Isaac Galyuon, Prof. Edward Marfo-Yiadom, Dr. Tuffour Kwarteng, Mr. Jeff Teye Onyame and Mr. Opoku Oku-Afari (Secretary).

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John Kpodo Sworn in as SRC President

27 Apr, 2018 By louis Mensah

Mr. John Kpodo has been sworn in as the new Students Representative Council President (SRC) to take over from Mr. Tony Henry Arthur, who headed the Council during the 2017/18 academic year.

Mr. Kpodo, a level 300 student reading B.ED Science, polled 3,574 of the vote to beat Mr. Kinglsey Sarpong Akowuah, a second year law student, who is challenging the outcome of the elections through the laid down procedures of the University.

The Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan, in accordance with the Statutes of the University administered the oath of office and allegiance to Mr. John Kpodo and other elected executives.

In his inaugural address, Mr. Kpodo called for unity amongst the executives in the discharge of their responsibilities. He called on management to automate students’ portals to enable them pay 50 per cent of the school fees to facilitate registration of their courses.

Mr. Kpodo, who is a professional teacher, asked for improved security on campus and called for the recruitment of competent security officers to beef up the existing security arrangements. He pleaded with students to respect the rules and regulations of the University, saying: “Without discipline, we cannot move forward”.

The new SRC president called on board candidates who contested with him to support his administration with their rich experiences to move the SRC in the right direction. He thanked his predecessor for his significant contributions to the welfare of students and promised to champion the welfare and interest of the student body. He called for a roundtable discussion with management to address pressing issues affecting students.

For his part, the immediate past president, Mr. Tony Henry Arthur, expressed gratitude to students for giving him the opportunity to serve them for one-academic year. He thanked the Vice-Chancellor for his availability and assertive leadership.

Mr. Arthur advised his successor to create opportunities and initiatives and also consult his predecessors on burning issues, adding that “but it is not automatic to enjoy what your predecessor enjoyed.”

In his address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, urged the student leaders to work closely with University management to bring about meaningful change to students’ life. “All you need to do to achieve this is to apprise yourselves of the operations and activities of the University,” he said, while congratulating them on their election and inauguration.

To this end, the Vice-Chancellor said the Office of the Dean of Students’ Affairs would organise a workshop for student leaders to be abreast of the operations of the University, to make their work easy while in office.

The Vice-Chancellor announced that canteen fees, which was a component of the academic facility user fees, had been scrapped. He assured the students that plans were far advanced to streamline the activities of the shuttle system on campus, to make it more convenient.

Prof. Ampiah told the new officers that his management was always open to dialogue on pressing issues affecting students on campus. He advised them to work as a team in order to achieve their vision and mission as student leaders.

He said:” Being a leader does not mean that you wait for people to come to you - it is the opposite”. He however reminded the student leaders that not all their election promises might be workable or practicable and, therefore, advised them to look for practical and measurable solutions to students’ problems and challenges.

Prof. Ampiah challenged them to take their studies seriously and advised the new executives to use their time wisely in the execution of their mandate. He prayed for God’s guidance, wisdom, good health, knowledge and understanding for the new executives.

The other elected officers who were sworn into office were Yvonne Ashong, Vice-President; Emmanuel Mensah, Treasurer; Kumba Tamba, Secretary; Latif Lawrence Joehowie, Public Relations Officer; Edith Baafi, Coordinating Secretary, and Osei Dennis Agyin, Sports Secretary.

The executives of the Local National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS), who were also sworn into office, were Acquah Ebo Mensah, President; Gifty Mensah, Secretary, and Faustina Maama, Women’s Commissioner.

 

 

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Researcher Calls for Multi-Sectoral Approach to Address Child Prostitution

26 Apr, 2018 By louis Mensah

 A Senior Lecturer at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Dr. Georgina Oduro, has called for a multi-sectoral approach to tackle the alarming trend of child prostitution in the country.

She, therefore, asked all stakeholders, including researchers and policy makers, to redouble their efforts to stem the tide of child prostitution, which is illegal in the country.

Dr. Oduro made these remarks while sharing her research findings on child prostitution at a dissemination seminar held by the Center for Gender Research, Advocacy and Documentation (CEGRAD) at the Main Auditorium. The study, she said, was conducted following media reports which were “without scientific evidence “on the increasing rate of child prostitution in Ghana.

The research, titled “Gold Between My Thighs: Examination of Child Prostitution in a Ghanaian Metropolis”, found out that children between the ages of 14 and 17 were indulging in child prostitution. The study revealed untold poverty, peer pressure, media influence, fashion trends and lack of accommodation as some of the challenges that push them into the scourge of child prostitution.

A total of 30 participants -20 child prostitutes and 10 stakeholders - were involved in the research, which was conducted in a coastal town. The young prostitutes, according to the study, stressed that their services were patronized by men who probably were not sexually satisfied with their wives.

The research used both ecological and radical feminist theories and found out that services rendered to clients were categorized into two: "short and sleep". The study further indicated that the child prostitutes charged a fee of GH 10 for “short", while the rate for "sleep" was between GH ¢25 and GHs¢ 50. The participants disclosed that both foreign and local tourists patronized their services.

However, the study pointed out that child prostitutes faced numerous challenges such as stigma, verbal and emotional abuse, discrimination and assaults by clients. According to the researcher, the participants complained bitterly about the big manhood of some of their clients, which sometimes caused them bruises and discomforts.

The study further highlighted some coping mechanisms of participants which included humour, reliance on alcohol and assistance from friends as participants’. The researcher recommended intensive sex education and the incorporation of health screening at festivals and other gatherings to combat child prostitution.

Speaking on " Health Dimensions of Child Prostitution and Adolescent Sexuality", the Director of University Health Services, Dr. Evans Ekanem, explained that child prostitutes were likely to have various health conditions like vaginal infections, syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis B and C, among others.

He recommended psychological counselling, reproductive health services, education, vaccination, early detection, nutrition and treatment as some of the interventions to prevent child prostitution at the community level.

Presenting on the topic "Child Sexual Exploitation and the Law", a lecturer at the Faculty of Law, Mrs. Bolanle Erinosho, took the audience through the Children's Act, the Criminal Offences Act, the Domestic Violence Act, Human Trafficking Act and institutions charged with the mandate to deal with child prostitution.

Mrs Erinosho, therefore, called for robust laws on child sexual exploitation, improved awareness and reporting of crimes, improved financial resources for investigating agencies to fight the menace of child prostitution. The well-attended seminar brought together academia, traditional authorities, politicians, health professionals and students from both first and second cycle institutions.

 

 

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Ghana Will Not Host US Military Base-Chief of Defence Staff

26 Apr, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Lt. Gen. Obed B. Akwa, has reiterated government’s claim that Ghana has not offered a military base to the United States under the 2018 Defence and Co-operation Agreement (DCA).

“The Defence Co-operation Agreement (DCA) between the government of the US and the Republic of Ghana is not a base agreement”. Rather, he said: “such cooperation allows US to operate and destroy potential adversary since the ability of most military in Africa is hampered by lack of logistics”.

In the view of the CDS, “any attempt to destroy terrorists’ networks is certainly a bolster to security”. “The presence of US military in Africa is not new, external actors have shaped security over a long period of time”.

“The Defence Co-operation Agreement with the US has been running since 1998 and the current one that has generated a lot of heat than light has remained on the table for two years”.

Lt. Gen. Akwa made these declarations at a roundtable organised by the Faculty of Arts on the theme “The United States of America Military Presence in Africa: Asset or Liability” at the University.

Tracing the history of foreign military presence in Africa, Lt. Gen. Akwa said it dated back to the Berlin Conference in 1884/5 that brought about the partition of the continent. He said African leaders gave further impetus to the partition by incorporating it into the then Organisation of Africa Unity (OAU) (now African Union) charter.

Lt. Gen. Akwa asserted that the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 bombing in the US and the realisation of Africa as a proxy target by terrorists had changed the doctrine of the US about Africa. The CDS said US tried to sign such security co-operations in her attempt to counter Al-Qaeda and other terrorists, advance security cooperation, prevent transnational criminal threats, conflict prevention and the promotion of peace and security. He added “the greatest threat to US interests in Africa comes from violent extremists organisations that are competing over primacy other extremists’ movements in Africa”.

 

The CDS explained that, though it was true that the US has maintained light footprints in Africa, it was equally true that there was only one US military base in Africa situated at Djibouti at the Horn of Africa. The CDS defined a military base as a “scalable location outside the US and its territories for rotational use by operating forces. It supports rotational rather than permanently stationed forces”. He also said “it is a facility located outside the US and US territories with little or no permanent US presence. It is maintained with periodic service contractor or host nation”. He said he understood the apprehension of the citizens and said with this explanation, he hoped it would allay their fears.

“Concerned citizens are apprehensive about the agreement because it is a security matter, I hope these definitions will allay your fears”. He said such agreements have helped for example African countries to find solutions to the continent’s problems, to the, the US has over the years supported African peacekeeping operations since 1997 as part of the global peace initiative.

He recommended that, the US must find a balance between Defence and diplomacy to assuage such misconceptions about their presence in Africa. Another discussant, Prof. Peter Grant concurred that such military presence or establishment of bases outside their jurisdiction predates the pre-historic period.

Touching on the debate, he said though “those against the deal or are paranoid may exaggerate, but their concerns are genuine”. This is because, “if you have a military presence that shelters your military then, you have a base”.

Prof. Grant who is the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts, said the government had been dismissive about the issue, per comments of people in government and the ruling party; and described the president’s posturing during his nationwide televised address as “non-presidential”. The president told us “what is not rather what it is”. “Take it or leave it the president made it difficult for people to defend the issue”.

Turning to the opposition NDC party, Prof. Grant, said the party has been insincere about the matter, since it was stated nowhere that the deal was a culmination of the 1998 agreement.

Prof. Grant indicated that he was happy about the debate since the citizenry would know who was telling the truth at the end of it all. He wondered the benefit of the agreement to the nation since the “security concerns of the US were not the same as that of Ghana”.

“I do not see any benefit, but if people question the deal, it does not mean they are paranoid”. “The fear of Ghanaians is that, US troubles could be turned on us, by their enemies”.

He however said, he had trust in the capacity of the Ghana Armed Forces but was quick to lament their paltry budgetary allocation of 0.48% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). He noted that, the agreement would help in the training and equipping of the armed forces.

A Deputy Minister for Information, Ama Dokuaa Asiamah Adjei, said in a statement that parliament did not rush through with the ratification of the agreement. “Parliament in my opinion never rushed in the process of ratifying the agreement. It was a normal way of doing business in the house”.

She said all parliamentarians had the opportunity to make input and maintained that, the current agreement was better structured and negotiated than that of 2015 because “some provisions were hidden but with this one they are brought out clearly”.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ad-Hoc Committee for Staff Audit in Basic Schools Presents Report

26 Apr, 2018 By louis Mensah

The Ad-Hoc Committee for Staff Audit in the UCC Basic Schools has presented its report to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro.

Presenting the report, the Chairman of the Ad-Hoc Committee, Dr. Dickson Hippolyt Angbing, thanked management of the University for having confidence in the team to undertake such an important assignment. He was hopeful that management would study the report and critically examined the recommendations for implementation

Receiving the report, the Pro-Vice-Chancellor on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ghartey Ampiah, expressed gratitude to the Committee for accepting the task assigned them. He said management would consider the report and take the necessary action.

Other members of the committee were Dr. (Mrs.) Rebecca Dei Mensah (Department of Human Resource Management), Mr. Samuel Acquah and Mr. Amanor-Afari from the Ghana Education Service and Mr. Anastasia Ahadzi (Secretary).

 

 

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25 Apr, 2018

UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2017/2018 ACADEMIC YEAR The College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast wishes to inform the general public, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, that Application Forms for admission to the University of Cape Coast by Distance Learning for the 2017/2018 Academic Year will be on sale from 28th November, 2016 to 4th March, 2017. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 1.3-year Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) 2.3-year Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education (DPF) 3.3-year Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education (DMSE) for Science and Elective Mathematics students 4.2-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (PDE) for Diploma in Basic Education Holders only 5.2-year Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Foundations of Education (BPF) for Diploma in Education Holders only. 6.2-year Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and Science Education (BMSE) for Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions. 7.3-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (3PDE) for holders of Specialist Certificates in Education or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES 1.3-year Diploma in Commerce (DCO) 2.3-year Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) 3.2-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce (BCOM- CoDE ) for Dip in Commerce from CoDE /Accounting and GAT/ ATSWA final Certificate Holders 4.2-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (BMS- CoDE) for Dip in Mgt. Studies from CoDE and other institutions. 5.2-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce (BCOM- HND) for HND Accountancy and Entrepreneurship & Finance Holders only. 6.2-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (BMS- HND) for HND Secretaryship and Management Studies Holders only. 7.2-year Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BMK) for HND Marketing & Purchasing and Supply Holders 8.3-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (3BMS) for HND Marketing & Purchasing and Supply Holders 9.3-year Bachelor of Science in Marketing (3BMK) for HND Management studies and Tourism & Hospitality Management Holders. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH OF THE PROGRAMMES ARE AS FOLLOWS: EDUCATION PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY A1. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) Applicants must possess any one of the following: i.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. ii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. iii.General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicants must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. iv.G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics. v.Teacher’s Certificate A. A2. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (DPF) Applicants must possess any one of the following: i.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. ii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects. iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicants must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. iv. G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics. v.Teacher’s Certificate A. A3. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (DMSE) -FOR SCIENCE AND ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS Applicants must possess any one of the following: i.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus 2 elective science subjects. ii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Integrated Science, Mathematics plus 2 elective science subjects. iii. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) science subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. iv. G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Biology/ Agriculture and Chemistry. ENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION: Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements in (A1, A2 & A3) above can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Students Entrance Examination (MEE) to be organized between 21st April and 7th May 2017 at selected Study Centres throughout the country. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION (DBE) & 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (DPF) 1.Applicants should have WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in; English or Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects. 2.Graduates of Vocational and Technical Institutions who are currently teaching. 3.Applicants should be at least 25 years. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (DMSE) -FOR SCIENCE AND ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS Applicants must possess WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in; English or Mathematics and any two (2) Elective Science subjects. Applicants should be at least 25 years. BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES A4. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (PDE) Applicants must possess Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution. A5. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (BPF) Applicants must possess Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by UCC or any recognized institution. A6. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE EDUCATION (BMSE) Applicants must possess Diploma in Mathematics and Science Education from UCC or its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution. A7. 3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE) Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education. B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY B1. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (DCO) Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-ix) i.Professional Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of; Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Institute of Bankers, Ghana Accounting Technicians Examination (GAT) and Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA). In addition to the above, applicants should possess passes in Mathematics and English. ii.WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects including Accounting. iii.SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus 2 elective subjects including Accounting. iv.General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and RSA Stage II with at least grade D in 5 subjects including Accounting, Business Management, English Language and Mathematics. v.Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better. vi. London Chamber of Commerce (Intermediate) with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better. vii.G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting. viii.G.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Accounting with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English. ix.In addition to DBS (Accounting option), applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics. B2. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (DMS) a)The entry requirements are the same as those for Diploma in Commerce above except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office Administration/ Practice and Business Management. b)Holders of Private Secretary Certificates ENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION: Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements in (B1& B2) can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Students Entrance Examination (MEE) to be organized from 18th February, 2017 – 7th May, 2017 at selected Study Centres throughout the country. a)Holders of Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES without four (4) credit passes in WASSCE / SSSCE including English and Mathematics would only be considered for admission after writing and passing all subjects during the Mature Entrance Examination. b)Applicants should have a WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level certificate with passes in English or Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects. c)Applicants should be at least 25 years. BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES B3. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE (BCOM- HND) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance B4. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE (BCOM- CoDE) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Diploma in Commerce b.Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA) c.Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body. d.ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body B5. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS- HND) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management c.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy B6. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (BMS- CoDE) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme; a.Diploma in Management Studies b.Diploma in Commerce B7. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING (BMK) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply B8. 3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES (3BMS) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; a.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply. b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing. c.Higher National Diploma (HND) Tourism & Hospitality Management. B9. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING (3BMK) Holders of any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme; a.Diploma in Management Studies. b.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies. c.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management. d.Diploma in Commerce. e.Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy. f.Higher National Diploma (HND) Tourism & Hospitality Management. SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS 1.The cost of a set of Scratch Card and prospectus for Direct admission to the Diploma and Degree in Education/Commerce/Management Studies/Marketing programmes is; (a)Ghana Nationals: One Hundred and Eighty Ghana Cedis (GH¢180.00). (b)Foreign Nationals : One Hundred US Dollars (US $ 100.00) 2.Mature Students Entrance Examination for admission to the Diploma in Basic Education/Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Mathematics and Science, Commerce, Management Studies Programmes which include the cost of Scratch Card, a Manual for the Preparatory Classes, Tuition and Examination Fee, is as follows: (a) Ghanaian Nationals: Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢250.00) (b) Foreign Nationals: One Hundred and Twenty US Dollars (US $ 120.00) 3.Mode of payment. (a)Applicants can buy SCRATCH CARDS from the study centres using BANK DRAFT only, payable to the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast and drawn from any of the following banks: i.Ghana Commercial Bank ii.Agricultural Development Bank (b)SCRATCH CARDS bought from the Regional/District Branches of Zenith Bank, Prudential Bank Ltd. Unibank and Ghana Post should be by CASH. The requisite application forms can be obtained from the following places: 4. (a) College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast. (b) University of Cape Coast Accra Office at Tesano. (c) All Branches of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd. (d) All Branches of Unibank Ghana Ltd. (e) All Branches of Prudential Bank Ltd. (f) All Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST. (g) Regional Offices and Study Centres of College of Distance Education: Ashanti -Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Simms, Asante Mampong Technical College of Education, Manso Abore SHS, KTI, WESCO, KASS, Kumasi T. I. AMASS; Brong Ahafo - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Techiman SHS, Dormaa SHS, Hwidiem SHS, Kintampo SHS, Nkoranza SHS, Drobo SHS; Central – Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO), Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Breman Asikuma SHS, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS), Twifo Praso SHS; Eastern - Koforidua Office (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Somanya Sec. Tech., Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS; Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education) Tema (Tema SHS); Dansoman (St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech.) Northern -Tamale Office (Vittim), Gambaga (Gambaga Girls SHS); Salaga, Damongo; Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo, Zebilla; Upper West - Wa (Wa Sec), Tumu College of Education, Lawra, Nandom; Volta – Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education), Hohoe (St. Teresa’s College of Education); and Western – Takoradi Office (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Enchi College of Education, Nsein SHS, Bibiani SHS, Sefwi Dabiso SHS. Note the following: The closing date for sale of application forms is 4th March, 2017. 1.All online applications should be submitted online. Duly submitted applications will have application numbers auto generated. 2. The confirmation page should be printed and submitted together with photocopies of certificates, results slips/transcripts to the centre where scratch cards were purchased soon after submitting online. Application numbers should be quoted when communicating with the College. 3.Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and scratch card for reference purposes. NB: Foreign applicants will pay their fees in US Dollars. REGISTRAR.

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