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UCC will Chart Innovative Paths to Address National Needs

15 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Vice-Chancellor Prof. D. D. Kuupole has stated that the University of Cape Coast will continue to chart innovative paths in responding to national needs through effective teaching, research and community engagement.   “We have continued to significantly transform our knowledge base, the curricula, mode of delivery and academic support for graduate studies”, he stated. Prof. Kuupole said this during the 5th Session of the 48th Congregation of the University where 1915 graduands were awarded various Postgraduate degrees. Prof. Kuupole indicated, “We have tried to improve our ambience for promotion of academic and social life to be able to attract and train more graduate students for nation building”.   The Vice-Chancellor announced that the Academic Board has given approval for the introduction of 11 new postgraduate programmes, which are currently receiving attention of both the National Council for Tertiary Education and National Accreditation Board. The new programmes include MPhil/PhD in Drug Discovery and Toxicology, MPhil/PhD in African Studies, MPhil/PhD in International Studies, MPhil/PhD in Home Economics and MPhil in Infection and Immunity. He again announced that the GETFund has accepted to fund the construction of a permanent office building for the School of Graduate Studies. Advising the graduands, the Vice-Chancellor said, “I challenge you to demonstrate at all time and at all places that you are worth the qualification you hold. Be enviable ambassadors of this great institution”. The Chancellor Sir. (Dr.) Sam Esson Jonah commended management of the University on the entrepreneurial spirit being exhibited by the University to generate income internally. Turning to the graduands, Dr. Jonah said though it might not be easy for them to get jobs, with self –determination and team balance they can succeed. “Your training here is more than the inscription on your certificate, rather they are the attributes the world will require of you”.   Three of the graduands were given citations and unspecified cash rewards for their outstanding research work. They are Mr. Isaac Okyere, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences; Mr. Wisdom Kwaku Agbevanu, College of Education and Mr. Derek Anamaale Touyire.   Two members of staff of the school were also given recognition for their hard work and dedication to work. They are Mr. David Twene, a messenger cleaner and Ms. Abigail Osafo, a senior administrative assistant.

 

Kwame Nkrumah’s Consciencism Focused on Socialism

10 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

An Associate Professor at the Department of French, Prof. Atta Britwum has stated that Kwame Nkrumah’s Consciencism can be described as a philosophy and ideology for attaining socialism. He argued that the basis of Kwame Nkrumah’s Consciencism was nationalist but not economic in nature. Prof. Britwum made this statement when he presented a paper titled “Kwame Nkrumah’s Consciencism, an Argument in Favour of Socialism” at the opening of the Faculty of Arts Weekly Lecture Series for the second semester of the 2015/2016 academic year. He noted that Nkrumah’s Consciencism formed the broad framework statement for decolonization in Africa. He also explained that the nationalist approach of Nkrumah’s Consciencism associated communalism with Africa and at the same time linked it to socialism. Communalism in this sense refers to Africans taking ownership and controlling the use of their resources to develop the continent while Socialism on the other hand is about social ownership and democratic control of the means of production. Prof. Britwum explained that Nkrumah believed that communalism and socialism share egalitarianism which “maintains that all humans are equal in fundamental worth or social status”. He also pointed out that Nkrumah’s Consciencism, however, proposed that Africa can only attain Socialism by taking a back step to what he termed “Africa’s Antecedent Communism”. The lecture was chaired by Prof. Raymond N. Osei, a former Dean of the Faculty of Arts. The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Prof. Dora Edu-Buandoh, who officially opened the weekly lecture series noted that it has been the culture and practice of the Faculty to create a platform for staff and students to share knowledge with the University Community. She indicated that the Faculty of Arts has therefore set an enviable standard by instituting the weekly lecture series and other academic activities which other schools and faculties are struggling to institute.      

Let’s Instill Critical Thinking in Students

09 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. George K. T. Oduro, has expressed the need to instill critical thinking in the current Ghanaian students. He said, critical thinking was fast eroding from students discourse.   He made this call when the leadership of Ghana Universities Debate Association paid a courtesy call to inform him of the forthcoming National Debate to be hosted by the University of Cape Coast. Prof. Oduro indicated that currently, debate on national issues has been personalised and not based on issues. “Whenever, debate becomes personalised and not based on issues, we don’t get to the bottom of such issues for solutions to be found,” he added. The Pro-Vice-Chancellor noted that when teaching becomes learner-centered, then we would be moving education in our country forward. He therefore assured that UCC would put in every effort to host the event. Leader of the group, Anthonio Asinyo, appealed for the institutionalization of the Debate Society in the UCC to attract the needed support. The team from the Association included David Atakpa Johnston, Thomas Osei Kwame Nimo and Thelma Bawa. Present at the meeting were the Registrar, Mr. John Kofi Nyan; Ag. Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs; Junior Assistant Registrar at the Pro-Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Mr. Nasir Y. Entsie and Junior Assistant Registrar, Documentation and Information Section, Ms. Angela A. S. Ofori.  

09 Feb, 2016

NOTICE ON SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2016/17 ACADEMIC YEAR

  1.  PRICES OF THE APPLICATION FORMS ARE AS FOLLOWS;

 

TYPE GHANA NATIONALS FOREIGN NATIONALS
MEE-EDUCATION GH ¢240.00   US $ 120.00
MEE-BUSINESS GH ¢240.00   US $ 120.00
DIRECT GH ¢170.00   US $ 100.00

 

  1. KINDLY PURCHASE A BANK DRAFT FROM ADB OR GCB BANK PAYABLE TO COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION –UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST AND PRESENT IT AT THE SALE POINT FOR A SCRATCH CARD AND AN ENVELOPE. 
  2. ENSURE THAT THE DATE YOU PURCHASED THE SCRATCH CARD AND THE SERIAL NUMBER OF THE CARD IS RECORDED.
  3. THE CLOSING DATE FOR SALE OF SCRATCH CARDS IS 4TH MARCH, 2016. 
  4. APPLICANTS AFTER COMPLETING THE APPLICATION ONLINE SHOULD PRINT THE CONFIRMATION PAGE, PUT IT IN THE BIG ENVELOPE TOGETHER WITH COPIES OF RESULT SLIPS/CERTIFICATES AND SUBMIT TO THE POINT WHERE THE SCRATCH CARD WAS PURCHASED SOON AFTER SUBMITTING ONLINE
  5. KEEP PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CONFIRMATION PAGE AND SCRATCH CARD FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES.
  6. FOR ANY CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE OFFICE, REMEMBER TO QUOTE THE APPLICATION FORM NUMBER ON THE CONFIRMATION PAGE.
  7. PREPARATORY CLASSES FOR BUSINESS APPLICANTS STARTS ON 20TH FEBRUARY 2016 AND EDUCATION APPLICANTS, 16TH APRIL 2016. THE MATURE ENTRANCE EXAM IS ON 30TH APRIL & 1ST MAY 2016.

NB. COMMUNICATION WITH APPLICANTS WILL BE BY WAY OF TEXT MESSAGING. APPLICANTS SHOULD THEREFORE PROVIDE RELIABLE MOBILE PHONE NUMBERS.   PROVOST

09 Feb, 2016

The Tertiary Education Scholarship Trust (TEST) is calling for applications and renewal of scholarship awards for the 2016/17 academic year. The scholarship scheme offers both full and partial scholarships to bright but needy students in Ghana to enable them attain tertiary education. The following are the deadlines for application:
a) Tuesday 30th June 2016, for first time applicants (continuing students) and renewal of existing scholarship awards
b) Monday 31st August 2016, for first year students (freshers)
Students who wish to apply can download application forms from www.testforghana.com.  Application guidelines can also be found on the website. Students who are already beneficiaries of the scheme are expected to fill renewal forms in order for them to continue to enjoy the scheme. Students who are already on the scholarship are to note that renewal is not automatic, hence, submitting a renewal form before the stipulated deadline is of much essence.
Completed application forms can be submitted at the following offices:
a) Students Financial Aid Office
b) Students Support Office
c) Dean of Students' Office
Better still, students can post the completed applications to the following address:
TEST for Ghana
C/o Bureau of Ghanaian Languages
P. O. Box 1851
Accra
If students encounter any problem in the application process, they could contact Mr. Emmanuel Ahwesa, TEST administrator, for assistance on 0503133975.

UCC Chancellor Wins Prestigious Award

08 Feb, 2016 By louis Mensah

The Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sir (Dr.) Sam Jonah, has received a lifetime achievement award at the West African edition of the Ernst and Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, held in Lagos, Nigeria on Friday February 5, 2016. The EY Entrepreneur Awards recognises the world’s most successful and innovative entrepreneurs by identifying and acknowledging their outstanding achievements within successful growing of dynamic businesses. Sir Jonah who is also the Executive Chairman of Jonah Capital, an equity fund based in Johannesburg, South Africa is one of Africa's most prominent businessmen, a giant in global business, and internationally recognised as a leading business executive. He was educated at Adisadel College in Ghana, Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall and The Imperial College of Science & Technology, London. This adds to the numerous list of awards and honours bestowed on Sir Jonah by both local and international organisations and universities. Apart from Sir Jonah, two other Ghanaian entrepreneurs: Founder and Managing Director of Kinapharma and Healthilife, Mr Kofi Nsiah-Poku; and Founder and Chairman of Kasapreko Limited, Dr. Kwabena Adjei were also given awards at the ceremony.  

08 Feb, 2016
SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2016/ 2017 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 2016/2017 Academic Year is on sale from 7th December, 2015 to 4th March, 2016.  
  1. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

 3-year Diploma in Basic Education (DBE) 2.3-year Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education (DPF) 3.3-year Diploma in Science and Mathematics Education (DSME) 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. 6.3-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (3PDE) for holders of Specialist Certificates or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions.  

  1. 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:   A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES   A1. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION (DBE)

  1. All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private   schools and must have at least one year teaching experience.
  2.  For direct entry, 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)Holders of Teacher’s Certificate A.             A2.     3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (DPF) a.All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private   schools and must have at least one year teaching experience. b.For direct entry, 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)Holders of Teacher’s Certificate A.     A3.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (DSME) -FOR SCIENCE AND ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS a.All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private schools and must have at least one year teaching experience. b.For direct entry, 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) between 16th April and 1st May 2016 to be organized at selected Study Centres throughout Ghana; a.Applicants should have a minimum certificate in WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level with passes in; English or Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects. b.Applicants who are products of Vocational and Technical Institutions and are currently teaching can apply to take part in the Mature Students Entrance Examination. c.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.   6.   3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE) a.Applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private   schools and must have at least one year teaching experience. b.Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates and Diploma in subjects other than Education.      B.      BUSINESS PROGRAMMES   B1.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (DCO)        a.     Applicants should be in full-time employment at the time of applying.        b.     For direct entry, applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-ix) i.Professional Accountancy 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) from 13th February 2016 - 1st May 2016 to be organized at selected Study Centres throughout Ghana. 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 minimum certificate in WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 Seventy Ghana Cedis (GH¢170.00). (b) Foreign Nationals : One Hundred US Dollars (US $ 100.00)  

  1. Mature Students Entrance Examination for admission to the Diploma in Basic Education/Psychology  and Foundations of Education/ Science and Maths, 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)Two Hundred and Forty Ghana Cedis (GH¢240.00) for Diploma in Basic Education/Psychology and Foundations of Education /Science and Maths, applicants   (b) Two Hundred and Forty Ghana Cedis (GH¢240.00) for Diploma in Commerce and Management Studies applicants.   (c)      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 (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Simms, Asante Mampong Technical College of Education, Manso Abore SHS;
  • Brong Ahafo - Sunyani (North Nkwabeng), 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);
  • Eastern - Koforidua (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Somanya, Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS;
  • Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education) Tema (Tema SHS);
  • Northern -Tamale (Vittim), Gambaga (Gambaga Girls SHS);
  • Upper East - Bolgatanga (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo, Zebilla;
  • Upper West - Wa (Wa Sec), Tumu College of Education, Lawra, Nandom;
  • Volta – Ho (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education)
  • Western – Takoradi (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Enchi College of Education, Nsein SHS, Bibiani SHS, Sefwi Dabieso SHS;

 Note the following:  The closing date for sale of application forms is 4th March, 2016. 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. Take note of application numbers and quote it when communicating with the College. 3.Ensure that the date you purchased the scratch card and the serial number of the card is recorded. 4.Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and scratch card for reference purposes.     NB: All programmes will be mounted subject to the attainment of the minimum number of applicants required. In cases where the minimum numbers are not attained, applicants will be asked to change their programme of study.   Foreign applicants will purchase the form for One Hundred (100.00) / One Hundred and Twenty (120.00) US Dollars and also pay their fees in US Dollars.   REGISTRAR.

08 Feb, 2016

COLLEGE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION

 
SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS FOR 2016/ 2017 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 2016/2017 Academic Year is on sale from 7th December, 2015 to 4th March, 2016.
 

  1. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES

 3-year Diploma in Basic Education (DBE)
2.3-year Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education (DPF)
3.3-year Diploma in Science and Mathematics Education (DSME) 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.
6.3-year Bachelor Degree in Basic Education (3PDE) for holders of Specialist Certificates or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions.
 

  1. 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:
 
A. EDUCATION PROGRAMMES
 
A1. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN BASIC EDUCATION (DBE)

  1. All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private   schools and must have at least one year teaching experience.
  2.  For direct entry, 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)Holders of Teacher’s Certificate A.
 
         
A2.     3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION (DPF)
a.All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private   schools and must have at least one year teaching experience.
b.For direct entry, 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)Holders of Teacher’s Certificate A.
 
 
A3.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (DSME) -FOR SCIENCE AND ELECTIVE MATHEMATICS STUDENTS
a.All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private schools and must have at least one year teaching experience.
b.For direct entry, 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) between 16th April and 1st May 2016 to be organized at selected Study Centres throughout Ghana; 
a.Applicants should have a minimum certificate in WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level with passes in; English or Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects.
b.Applicants who are products of Vocational and Technical Institutions and are currently teaching can apply to take part in the Mature Students Entrance Examination.
c.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. 
 
6.   3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE)
a.Applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private   schools and must have at least one year teaching experience.
b.Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates and Diploma in subjects other than Education.  
 
 B.      BUSINESS PROGRAMMES 
 
B1.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (DCO)
       a.     Applicants should be in full-time employment at the time of applying.
       b.     For direct entry, applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-ix)
i.Professional Accountancy 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) from 13th February 2016 - 1st May 2016 to be organized at selected Study Centres throughout Ghana.
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 minimum certificate in WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 under listed 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 Seventy Ghana Cedis (GH¢170.00).
(b) Foreign Nationals : One Hundred US Dollars (US $ 100.00)
 

  1. Mature Students Entrance Examination for admission to the Diploma in Basic Education/Psychology  and Foundations of Education/ Science and Maths, 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)Two Hundred and Forty Ghana Cedis (GH¢240.00) for Diploma in Basic Education/Psychology and Foundations of Education /Science and Maths, applicants
 
(b) Two Hundred and Forty Ghana Cedis (GH¢240.00) for Diploma in Commerce and Management Studies applicants.
 
(c)      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 (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Simms, Asante Mampong Technical College of Education, Manso Abore SHS;
  • Brong Ahafo - Sunyani (North Nkwabeng), 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);
  • Eastern - Koforidua (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Somanya, Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS;
  • Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education) Tema (Tema SHS);
  • Northern -Tamale (Vittim), Gambaga (Gambaga Girls SHS);
  • Upper East - Bolgatanga (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo, Zebilla;
  • Upper West - Wa (Wa Sec), Tumu College of Education, Lawra, Nandom;
  • Volta – Ho (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education)
  • Western – Takoradi (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Enchi College of Education, Nsein SHS, Bibiani SHS, Sefwi Dabieso SHS;

 Note the following:  
The closing date for sale of application forms is 4th March, 2016.
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. Take note of application numbers and quote it when communicating with the College.
3.Ensure that the date you purchased the scratch card and the serial number of the card is recorded.
4.Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and scratch card for reference purposes.
 
 
NB: All programmes will be mounted subject to the attainment of the minimum number of applicants required. In cases where the minimum numbers are not attained, applicants will be asked to change their programme of study.
 
Foreign applicants will purchase the form for One Hundred (100.00) / One Hundred and Twenty (120.00) US Dollars and also pay their fees in US Dollars.
 
REGISTRAR.

04 Feb, 2016

The Directorate of University Health Services (DUHS); in collaboration with the  Management of the ATL FM, has rolled out radio talk programmes on ATL FM to educate the University Community on health issues. The radio programmes include daily health tit-bits and weekly health talks on selected health issues, which are presented by Medical Officers and other health Professionals from the DUHS.
Daily Health Tit-bits:     Monday-Friday between 6:50am-6:55am
Weekly Health Talk:      Tuesday between 9:30am-9:50am
The University Community is kindly entreated to tune in to ATL FM and listen to these educative programmes. 
Your feedback for the enrichment of the programmes could be sent to the Directorates's email: hospital@ucc.edu.gh

Please, follow DUHS on:
https://www.facebook.com/Directorate of University Health Services-UCC 
Twitter: @ucchospital

 

7th USL Symposium 2016

04 Feb, 2016 By Anonymous (not Verified)

The Humanitarian Affairs UK and the Vietnam Government, would like to cordially invite 15 promising students to attend the 7th University Scholars Leadership Symposium in Hanoi, Vietnam from August 1 to 7, 2016.

"University of Cape Coast has been selected to be on our priority list as we are inviting universities worldwide who provide holistic learning opportunities for their students to become world-class global citizens and future leaders."

The Symposium brings together over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries for a life changing experience. The 7th USLS, Inspiring Individuals, Transforming Communities, reinforces the idea of global citizenship by connecting like-minded individuals and inspiring student leaders to take actions to benefit communities in need. Humanitarian Affairs will help delegates identify themselves as global citizens through the stories they share and the humanitarian conflicts they present.

The Symposium will invite over 8 international speakers to highlight the humanitarian issues around the world. Tim Peters is an American Nobel Peace Prize finalist and the world’s most visible advocate for human rights in North Korea. Peters will return to the 7th USLS to address the challenges he overcame to gain the American government’s approval for the first North Korean refugee. Delegates will also have a chance to participate in various United Nations agency run workshops.

If you would like to know more about the 7th USLS, please visit www.universityscholars.org.uk

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Humanitarian Affairs is a member of the United Nations Global Compact, the World Association of Non-Governmental Organisations (WANGO), World Alliance for Citizens Participation, and the International Association for Volunteer Effort.

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