You can also find job in the following institutions o Ministry of Food and Agriculture o Agricultural Research institutions such as Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana o Banks as Project Officers o NGOs as Project Managers o Agricultural Extension officers o Food and Agricultural Organization as agricultural experts in crops, soils, animals and agricultural mechanization. o Ghana Education Service as Teachers Graduates from the programme can also establish their own successful commercial farm
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The PhD programme is offered to candidates with MPhil/MSc in Agricultural Science or related fields from a recognized University.
You can also find job in the following institutions o Ministry of Food and Agriculture o Agricultural Research institutions such as Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana o Banks as Project Officers o NGOs as Project Managers o Agricultural Extension officers o Food and Agricultural Organization as agricultural experts in crops, soils, animals and agricultural mechanization. o Ghana Education Service as Teachers Graduates from the programme can also establish their own successful commercial farm
Candidates must have a good first degree with a minimum of second class (lower division) in one of the following: B.Sc. General Agriculture B.Sc. Crop Science B.Sc. Botany
Short-listed candidates will be further interviewed to assess their suitability to pursue the programme.
You can also find job in the following institutions o Ministry of Food and Agriculture o Agricultural Research institutions such as Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana o Banks as Project Officers o NGOs as Project Managers o Agricultural Extension officers o Food and Agricultural Organization as agricultural experts in crops, soils, animals and agricultural mechanization. o Ghana Education Service as Teachers Graduates from the programme can also establish their own successful commercial farm
A first or second class degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Science, Botany or Biology as a main field of study from a recognized University
You can also find job in the following institutions o Ministry of Food and Agriculture o Agricultural Research institutions such as Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana o Banks as Project Officers o NGOs as Project Managers o Agricultural Extension officers o Food and Agricultural Organization as agricultural experts in crops, soils, animals and agricultural mechanization. o Ghana Education Service as Teachers Graduates from the programme can also establish their own successful commercial farm
WASSCE and SSCE Holders The School of Agriculture offers a 4-year general B.Sc. Agriculture programme for applicants coming in with a WASSCE or SSCE background. To qualify for admission into the programme: Candidates must possess Credit passes (C6 for WASSCE and D for SSCE) in the 3 Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies) and 3 Elective subjects; In addition, candidates must have Credit passes in three (3) Elective Subjects under any of the options listed below:
OPTION ONE: General Agriculture, Chemistry and any one other Science/Agriculture subject OPTION TWO: Chemistry, Biology and Physics/Elective Mathematics OPTION THREE: Any three subjects from the following Agricultural Science Electives – General Agriculture, Crop Husbandry and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and Forestry.
Candidates applying under Option Three will, as a School requirement, be considered for admission only after they pass a 6-week Remedial Science Programme organized by the University of Cape Coast during the long vacation period preceding the start of the academic year. The overall aggregate for 6 subjects, under all the options, must not exceed 36 (WASSCE) or 24 (SSCE).Post-Diploma Applicants The School of Agriculture also offers a 3-year Post-Diploma programme leading to the award of a B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree. Successful applicants join the regular B.Sc. (Agriculture) class at Level 200. To qualify for admission into the programme, candidates must satisfy all of the following requirements: Possess a Diploma in Agriculture or a related field, from a recognized University or Polytechnic Must have Credit passes (WASSCE or SSCE) in English Language and Mathematics; OR should have passed the Mature Entrance Examinations organized by the University of Cape Coast.
In addition, candidates are expected to pass a selection interview.Candidates must include with their completed Application Forms, certified copies of all certificates and academic transcripts relevant to their application for verification purposes.
Every society needs critical minds trained at an advanced level with skills and competencies in creating new knowledge and in analysing the environment in which management and administration take place. The MBA in General Management is designed to equip scholars develop and sharpen management theories to enhance their contributions to management education and practice.
The master's programme will be run for three (3) sandwich semesters spanning over 24 months.A sandwich semester will be between the months of June and July and last for eight (8) wweeks.The programme comprises of 14 courses.The courses of the programme are designed to develop skills in a number essential areas of management and these will be delivered through case studies,lectures,seminars and group discussions.In addition,students will be required to submit a dissertation.
The specific objectives are to: 1. equip students with knowledge in managerial and organizational skills 2. equip students with skills in data collection and analysis that will enable recipients to approach management problems logically and from a theoretical perspective 3. develop the capacity of students in identifying problems and conducting original research 4. provide avenues for managers and would be managers to improve upon their expertise in the field of management 5. develop students’ ability to understand and appreciate emerging national and international business issues
Applicants must have a First degree with Second Class Lower or better from any recognized University. OR Professional qualification such as ICA, ACCA and CIMA, CIM, CIB, CIPS and other accredited professional certificates plus three years post qualification work experience.
Governments face many problems which require a measured, rational approach based on a rigorous analysis of the facts and options. Some of the challenges include: Producing reliable energy, promoting public transport, raising vaccination rates, improving education, tackling alcohol abuse, reducing welfare dependency and curbing cybercrime. The masters in public policy programme will broaden the understanding of the next generation of policy makers and strengthen their capacity to tackle these problems.
The programme is meant to address the skills gap in prosecuting the developmental agenda of government. Also, the problem of inadequacy of skills to manage the public sector has led to the divestiture of several state assets. In connection with this, the programme will help equip public officers with the technical knowledge of the science of managing and administering public business.
Admission to the MSc is open to first degree holders with recognised Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited tertiary institution. Candidates with first degree must have, at least, a Second Class Honours. In special cases, an applicant who does not have a first degree or the requisite class, but is otherwise adjudged suitable, may be admitted to the MSc programme.
Foreign Qualification All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme.
Progression and Graduation Applicants for the MSc. Programme (Regular or Sandwich) shall have two semesters of course work and a dissertation.
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The overall goal of the programme is to turn out graduates who can provide efficient administrative support to top management and also provide the vital link between the upper and lower levels of an organization. It is expected that upon the completion of the programme, the graduate will be able to:
1. use common and current office software applications proficiently in processing documents.
2. compose and produce various types of office correspondence and reports proficiently and professionally.
3. manage the public relations functions of an establishment in the absence of, or in support of public relations professionals.
4. manage events.
5. provide various forms of management support to chief executive officers and top management personnel in public and private organisations.
6. develop their abilities to understand and appreciate emerging national and international issues.
HND or its equivalencies in Marketing, Accountancy, and Purchasing & Supply, Secretaryship and Management Studies as well as other business related areas from any recognized tertiary institution. Any other Diploma from any recognized tertiary institution or professional body may be considered.
The programmes are run over four (4) Sandwich Semesters and are available to holders of Higher National Diploma or its equivalent who obtained Second Class Lower Division or better and with two years’ working experience.
Applicants should ensure that the following documents are submitted together with their application forms.
- A certified academic transcript showing semester by semester GPA and FCGPA
- A certified copy each of NAPTEX certificate and Result slip.
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The overall goal of the programme is to turn out graduates who can provide efficient administrative support to top management and also provide the vital link between the upper and lower levels of an organization. It is expected that upon the completion of the programme, the graduate will be able to:
1. use common and current office software applications proficiently in processing documents.
2. compose and produce various types of office correspondence and reports proficiently and professionally.
3. manage the public relations functions of an establishment in the absence of, or in support of public relations professionals.
4. manage events.
5. provide various forms of management support to chief executive officers and top management personnel in public and private organisations.
6. develop their abilities to understand and appreciate emerging national and international issues.
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, West African Senior School Certificate Examination and General Business Certificate Examination: Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects, including Core English Language and Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies. Candidates must also have passes in any three relevant elective subjects.
West African Senior School Certificate Examination Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising, three core subjects including Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies. Candidates must also have passes in any three relevant elective subjects. General Business Certificate Examination Candidates with credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better), Also the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students). Higher National Diploma Candidates Applicant must have graduated with a good Higher National Diploma (HND) certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. Candidates with Higher National Diploma in Secretaryship and Management Studies and Marketing may be admitted to Level 300. Other HND holders with at least Second Class may be admitted to Level 200. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) & Advanced Business Certificate Candidates Candidates with full Diploma Certificate in ABCE must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, or West African Senior School Certificate Examination. ABCE candidates may be considered for admission at level 200 of a degree programme. Mature Candidates The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth, which is, at least 25 years old at the time of application. For admission into chartered institutions, applicant must pass Mature Students' Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test). Professional Certificate Holders Candidates with Diploma in Professional Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) may be admitted to level 300. Other relevant professional qualification from accredited bodies may be considered. Foreign Qualification All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to the programme.
Ghana is an emerging market with new financial institutions coming up. These financial institutions will need middle and top level managers to man them. The purpose of the programme is to train people who will take up these roles in the financial institutions. In addition, the services of financial experts will be needed by all organisations in the country. The programme aims at providing people with the requisite skills to fill the vacancies in these organisations. The country needs people with expertise in finance who have the necessary skills to make meaningful contributions to policy formulation, implementation and evaluation. The programme will produce graduates with comprehensive knowledge of the main concepts and analytical skill needed in the design, implementation and evaluation of specific problems of development finance.
The overall goal of the programme is to provide business education aimed at developing accounting personnel and managers with the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities in the prudent management of funds in the private and public sectors of the economy.
Objectives of the Programme
Having completed the programme, the graduate will:
1. be equipped with the requisite knowledge, skills, attitudes and abilities required for the prudent management of funds;
2. be able to prepare and present financial reports in accordance with the relevant Accounting Standards (i.e. International Financial Reporting Standards), and in line with the institutional, legal and regulatory framework in Ghana;
3. be provided with opportunities for career development and advancement in the field of accountancy;
4. gain global significance and work efficiently and effectively in any part of the globe; and
5. develop entrepreneurial spirits coupled with confidence, innovativeness, creativity and a hunger for success in their chosen discipline.
Components of the programme
This is a four-year degree programme, made up of course work and a project work. The first year of the programme would focus on University-wide courses. The second year courses focus largely on Faculty-wide and departmental courses. The major finance courses (electives courses) starts from Level 300.
Students offering Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) would undergo two (2) months industrial attachment during two separate long vacations (Level 200 and 300). The purpose is to expose the students to real work situations to enable them better appreciate the principles and concepts taught in the lecture room.
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations, West African Senior School Certificate Examination and General Business Certificate Examination:
Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including Core English Language and Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, candidates must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24. West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including Core English, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science, or Social Studies. Also, candidates must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36. General Business Certificate Exams Candidates with credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates: Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better), Also the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students). Higher National Diploma Candidates Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate (i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience. Candidates with Higher National Diploma (HND) in business related programmes may be admitted to Level 300. Other HND holders with at least Second Class may be admitted to Level 200. Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to HND may be similarly considered. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Candidates Candidates with full Diploma Certificate in ABCE must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or SSSCE or WASSCE. ABCE candidates may be considered for admission at level 200 of a degree programme. Mature Candidates The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 25 years old at the time of application. For admission, applicant must pass Mature Students' Entrance Examinations conducted by the University of Cape Coast in English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test. Professional Certificate Holders Candidates with Part I of the following Professional Accountancy Bodies: Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and Chartered Financial Analysts may be admitted. Foreign Qualification All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to the programme.