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.