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GAUA-UCC Outdoors Activities to mark Professional Week Celebrations

10 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), University of Cape Coast (UCC) chapter has launched its maiden Professional Week to celebrate administrators at UCC.

The event, which began on 1st July and is scheduled to end on 7th July 2024, is under the theme:Advancing Good Corporate Governance and Ethical Leadership in Ghanaian Higher Education Institutions for Sustainable."

The Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, who performed the official launching ceremony, charged administrators, especially those in the universities and other higher educational institutions, to commit their time to continuous professional development due to contemporary issues and challenging trends confronting educational management and administration in the 21st century. 

Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, Registrar of UCC (with microphone) launching the week-long celebration with some members of the association

The President of GAUA-UCC, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, in an address, underlined the need for university administrators to strive for excellence in the discharge of their responsibilities.

 "Our association", he pointed out, " has always been at the forefront of promoting best practices in university administration, fostering professional development and creating a platform for network and collaboration."

He said the Professional Week Celebration was a testament to the unwavering commitment to the aforesaid goals.

President of GAUA-UCC, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku

The launch was also attended by some Directors of the UCC.

Major activities of the Professional Week Celebration include a Symposium on continuous professional development, an inter-directorate Cooking Competition, and a donation.

There would also be an adventurous trip to Cote d'Ivoire by the members.

The association seized the chance to outdoor its official polo shirts for the celebration.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

GAUA-UCC Organises Health Talk on Hypertension

10 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) Chapter of the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) has organised a health talk on Hypertension.

The event, which formed part of activities marking the Professional Week Celebration of GAUA-UCC, was to raise awareness on prompt hypertension prevention, early detection and treatment.

    This is particularly significant in Ghana where one of every three adults has hypertension. 

    Speaking at the event, the Director of UCC Health Services, Dr. James Kojo Prah, expressed concern about the high prevalence of hypertension in Ghana. 

    He explained that hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, was a long-term medical condition characterized by persistently elevated blood pressure within the arteries.

    “The Systolic Blood Pressure (SBP) will be more than or equal to 130mmHg and Diastolic Blood Pressure (DBP) will be more than or equal to 90mmHg,” he emphasized.

    Director of UCC Health Services, Dr. James Kojo Prah

    Dr. Prah mentioned risk factors of hypertension as old age, alcohol, excessive dietary intake of Sodium (Table Salt), family history, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and stress. He added that many people with this condition were unaware of having it and only a few of those who were aware are on treatment.

    To him, Ghanaians, especially staff of the University, need to be aware that hypertension is a problem and they need to have their blood pressure checked.

    Dr. Prah indicated, "...In our statistics at this University, from January to June 2024...we lost eight staff members and four of them were hypertension-related. So, it is a serious thing. We have even lost students to hypertension-related ailments... So, this is not a friendly disease at all."

    Touching on signs and symptoms of the disease, he said the condition gives no obvious symptoms but when one starts experiencing symptoms, chances are that there has already been some organ damage hence, the name “Silent Killer”.

    The Director indicated that the management of hypertension was mainly done in two ways - lifestyle modification and pharmacological therapy.

    He said lifestyle modification involved weight loss, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, alcohol reduction or cessation, exercise, stress management, and dietary sodium reduction.

    Head, Reprographic and Dispatch Unit of the College of Distance Education-UCC, Mrs. Miriam Danso, at the health talk

    He reminded the GAUA-UCC members that uncontrolled hypertension had a higher risk of causing damage to every organ in the body including the heart, brain, feet, lever, and eyes among others.

    He said having consistent blood pressure above 140/90 was a cause for concern as that could be diagnosed as hypertension, explaining that the upper reading represents when the heart was pumping blood while the lower measure was for when the heart was relaxing.

    According to him, issues of hypertension must be of great concern to all as affects people all over the world and also has a lot of long-term effects on the body.

    Dr. Prah was, however, quick to add that hypertension was preventable and treatable.

    For his part, the President of GAUA-UCC, Mr. Felix Adu-Poku, urged members to ensure that they were responsible for their health so they could live longer.

    He appealed to the media to devote some time to engaging health professionals to educate the public on hypertension, pointing out that “the education we offer today through our media platform may save a life tomorrow.”

    Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

     

    GAUA-UCC Members hold Symposium on GCG

    10 Jul, 2024 By DIS

    As part of the activities to mark their Professional Week Celebration, the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA), University of Cape Coast (UCC) chapter has organized a symposium for members of the association.

    The symposium was part of GAUA's strategic efforts to help its members develop strong administrative competencies in their diverse specialized areas of work within the University administration.

    The symposium was on the theme, "Good Corporate Governance and Ethical Behaviour in University Administration - the Role of the University Administrator."

    The Vice-Chancellor, UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who was the guest of honour, stressed the critical role of university administrators in fostering a culture of integrity, accountability, and excellence.

    "The role of a university administrator extends beyond just modelling principles and values to students," he said.

    "It encompasses the responsibility of ensuring good corporate governance, which involves transparent and responsible management of resources and the pursuit of a shared vision."

    Guest of honour for the CPD, Vice-Chancellor, UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong

    Prof. Boampong further explained that "good governance is essential for building trust with stakeholders and the broader community." He also emphasized the importance of ethical leadership, which involves being transparent and making decisions in the best interest of students and stakeholders.

    "Ethical leadership calls for encouraging open dialogue and active participation, creating a space where ethical concerns can be raised and addressed constructively," he added.

    The guest speaker, Dr. Mrs. Victoria M. P. Kunbuor, the Registrar of the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), highlighted the critical role of university administrators in promoting and practicing ethical behaviour on campus and beyond.

    She noted that recent scandals in corporate and public institutions, including universities, have led to increased community awareness and demand for ethical behaviour from leadership and employees.

    Guest speaker at the CPD, Dr. Mrs. Victoria M. P. Kunbuor, Registrar of GIMPA

    According to Dr. Kunbuor, "University administrators have a crucial role to play in not only promoting ethical behaviour but also implementing it in their daily work. This included good documentation, record-keeping, writing proposals to improve work processes, coordinating projects, and organizing academic ceremonies among other responsibilities."

    The Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Onyame, in his closing remarks, emphasized the need for university administrators to establish effective ethical behaviour through clear policies, processes, and structures, and to be accountable to external stakeholders.

    "Ethical behaviour is critical for university administrators in maintaining public trust," he stated.

    Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

    Faculty of Law-UCC holds 11th Jurists’ Confab

    09 Jul, 2024 By DIS

    The University of Cape Coast Faculty of Law has held the eleventh edition of its annual Jurists’ Confab. The event, which is a gathering of the Bar, Bench and Academia, provides a forum for dialogue between lawyers, scholars, government agencies, the private sector, students and members of the public on current issues related to the administration of justice, legal practice and law-related professions in Ghana.

    Held on the theme, “Human Rights under the 4th Republican Constitution: Threats & Triumphs”, the confab featured Professor Agyeman Badu Akosa, a Medical Scholar and Social Commentator; Dr. Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, KNUST and Howard University, USA and Mr. Joseph A. Whittal, Commissioner of the Commission for Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ) as speakers.

    In her opening remarks, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Mrs. Julia Elysa Selman Ayetey, indicated that the theme for the confab was crucial, especially in recent times when human rights had suffered intense attacks globally.

    Dean of the Faculty of Law, Mrs. Julia Elysa Selman Ayetey

    Here in Ghana, she said, the protection and enforcement of human rights over the last several years had seen both threats and triumphs. She noted that the confab presented a good platform for discussion on reducing the threats to human rights and increasing the triumphs.

    Ghana’s very existence is threatened

    In his submission, Prof. Badu Akosa referred to Chapter 5 of the 1992 Constitution, which is devoted to fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms. He said though very well-articulated, the provisions of that chapter only attempt to make Ghana utopian but make no reference to the traditional values that make the Ghanaian.

    He said, per the lecture, the two most important issues will be respect for human dignity and equality and freedom from discrimination under the ambit of cultural rights and practices.

    “Cultural rights and practices must be at the heart of development and growth and even though enshrined in the Constitution, there have been serious erosions and drifting away from our culture and traditions in a way that has stifled and lopsided our development” he added.

    Prof. Agyeman Badu Akosa

    Prof. Akosa said Ghanaians have subsumed cultural and traditional values to western influences in a manner that has become discriminatory and threatening the very existence of the country.

    He further indicated that the rule of law and equality under the Law come into sharp focus in Ghana today. According to him, although the Rule of Law is fundamental and recognizes all citizens and institutions within a country including lawmakers, law enforcement officers and judges as accountable to the same law, in practice, that is not the reality.

    Are Women’s Rights Prioritised?

    Speaking on the theme from the perspective of women’s rights, Dr. Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom raised questions about the extent to which women's rights have been prioritized in Ghana's constitutional and legal framework even though Article 17 of the 1992 Constitution guarantees the equality of all persons before the law and prohibits discrimination on multiple grounds, including gender.

    Dr. Maame Efua Addadzi-Koom

     Highlighting the four legal realities of what she termed the good, the bad, the ugly, and the oblivious, Dr. Addadzi-Koom applauded the progressive efforts made to advance gender equality (the good), raised concern over those situations that are legally threatening and repugnant to the global and national gender equality agenda (the bad and ugly) and the equally significant situations affecting women that seem to have been forgotten or ignored by the existing legal apparatus (the oblivious).

    She concluded with a call for action to all legislators, legal and women's rights activists to take the necessary steps to drive the legislative and policy changes that will transform the bad, ugly and oblivious women's rights situations into better conditions that will breathe life into the equality clauses in the 1992 Constitution.

    Inspiring the Future

    For his part, the Commissioner of the Commission of Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), Mr. Joseph Whittal, referred to a national survey undertaken by the National Commission for Democracy before the birth of the Fourth Republic which indicated a strong desire by the people of Ghana for a system of government which was committed to upholding human rights.

    He said consequently, Chapter 5 of the 1992 Constitution is dedicated to the protection of fundamental human rights. Article 12(1) in particular sets the tone concerning obligations imposed on the organs of state, agencies of government, and where applicable to them, by all juristic and non-juristic persons in Ghana.

    Commissioner Joseph Whittal

    Commissioner Whittal noted that the fundamental human rights as enshrined in the 1992 Constitution have occasioned several substantial constitutional victories in the courts, enhanced government respect for human rights, and propelled legal reforms such as the repeal of the criminal libel laws.

    Drawing perspectives from case law, journal articles, human rights reports, etcetera, he contended that while a lot of human rights strides have been registered (triumphs) under the Fourth Republican Constitution, there are equally serious concerns (threats) that can erode the country's fairly good human rights credentials.

    Commissioner Whittal therefore indicated that the notable triumphs recorded can inspire future discourse on human rights and explore possible pathways for further strengthening of Ghana’s human rights regime in light of growing threats.

    Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis

    Giving his closing remarks, the Provost of the College of Education Studies, Prof. Ernest Kofi Davis, who chaired the event said the diverse perspectives brought to the light by the speakers were all necessary for enhancing human rights within the country.

    He was optimistic the platform had sparked the discourse for further discussions on the subject of Ghana’s human rights.

    Students of the Faculty were accorded the opportunity to pose questions to the speakers who addressed them.

    Present at the event were the supervising High Court Judge for the Central Region, Justice Kofi Akrowia; Justice Fred Kwasi Awuah (rtd); a former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. G.K.T. Oduro, the Director of Research Innovation and Consultancy, Prof. David Doku and members of faculty.

    Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

     

     

     

     

     

    UCC Student Wins 23rd Chinese Bridge-Ghana Finals

    08 Jul, 2024 By DIS

    A final-year student of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast (CIUCC), Lilian Ama Serwaa Tobias has been crowned winner of the 23rd Chinese Bridge Competition at the tertiary level for the year 2024.

    The competition is an annual event organised for university students across the globe to showcase their talent and knowledge of Chinese culture in the spirit of promoting friendship and cooperation between China and foreign countries.

    Organised by the Center for Language Education and Cooperation under the Ministry of Education, China, the 2024 edition of the competition was held at the University of Ghana on the theme, “One World, One Family”.

    The coveted title was battled for by twelve contestants representing the various Confucius Institutes at the University of Ghana (CIUG), University of Cape Coast (CIUCC), and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (CIKNUST).

    Lilian Ama Serwaa Tobias

    The competition witnessed contestants engage in written tests, oral presentations, and cultural performances after which Miss Tobias emerged winner.

    Her victory made it a double win for the Confucius Institute at UCC, after Miss Margaret Amoabeng, a final year student of the University Practice High School represented the Institute and won the 17th Chinese Bridge Competition for Senior High School students in May, 2024.

    Miss Tobias will represent Ghana at the global finale in China with Miss Margaret Amoabeng also representing Ghana at the global finale in the High School category.

    The successes of the students highlight UCC’s position as a center of excellence as reflected in the Times Higher Rankings as the number one University in Ghana and West Africa. It also echoes the importance of the Confucius Institute at the University of Cape Coast in promoting Sino-Ghana Friendship and creating opportunities for Ghanaians through Chinese language education, Jobs, scholarships, and the discovery of talents through competitions such as the Chinese Bridge.

    Source: CIUCC/Documentation and Information Section-UCC

     

     

     

    Muslim Chaplaincy of UCC observes Eid ul-Adha Prayers

    08 Jul, 2024 By DIS

    The Muslim Chaplaincy of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) has held prayers to commemorate the 2024 Eid-ul-Adha celebration.

    Eid-ul-Adha is the performance of a special communal prayer (Salat) in an open field by Muslims worldwide, to signify the willingness of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son Ismail (Ishmael) as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.

    The prayer session was led by Imam Abdul Razak Zakaria, and was attended by members of the Muslim Chaplaincy, which comprises Muslim staff and members of the Ghana Muslim Students Association (GMSA) of the University. Believers of the Muslim faith from the surrounding communities of the University also participated in the religious event. This emphasised unity and mutual respect between the University and its catchment area.

    The occasion was further significantly graced by the presence of the Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Kankam Boadu, who represented both the Vice-Chancellor and University Management. Rev. Dr. Benjamin Amoani, a member of the Committee, and Dr. Patrick Quampah, the Secretary of the Chaplaincy Committee accompanied him. The SRC President, Mr. Vincent Kojo Siabi, and some of his executives also graced the religious event.

     Chairman of the Chaplaincy Committee, Rev. Prof. Kankam Boadu (in green stoal) with members of the committee in a photo with some Muslim members at the prayers

    In his address, Rev. Prof. Boadu applauded the Muslim community for their exemplary peaceful coexistence and understanding with other faith groups on campus. He also conveyed a heartfelt goodwill message from the Vice-Chancellor, affirming the University’s commitment to promoting an inclusive academic environment.

    The Eid-ul-Adha prayer session climaxed with a distribution of food items to the students and participants who exchanged greetings and pleasantries, reinforcing the bonds of community and fellowship.

    Some notable senior members who joined the prayers with their families comprised; Alhaji Dr. Abdussalam Adam, Alhaji Mohammed Najimudeen Abdulai, Dr. Kaderi Norgah Bukari, Dr. Salifu Seidu-Larry, Dr. Arimiyaw Zakaria, and Dr. Saibu Mutaru. Others were Dr. Abdul-Lateef Yussif, Dr. Mohammed Nurudeen Alhassan, Dr. Kofi Atiah, Dr. Nana Fatimah Abubakari Von, Dr. (Mrs.) Alimatu-Saadia Yussif, Mr. Nuhu Alhassan, and Mr. Nasir Yaqub Entsie.

    Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

     

    Signing of the MoU

    UCC signs MoU with University of Waterloo

    07 Jul, 2024 By louis Mensah

    The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Waterloo in Canada to promote academic and research activities.

    At the signing ceremony, the Dean of the Faculty of Environment at the University of Waterloo, Prof. Bruce Frayne, said the agreement was expected to promote faculty, staff, and student exchanges, and the development of articulated or shared courses, programmes and degrees.

    He said the signing of the agreement was the final phase of an extensive interaction between the two universities to collaborate and share ideas to help enhance their operational efficiencies.

    Commenting on the partnership, the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, who signed the MoU on behalf of UCC, indicated that it was important for higher education institutions to establish collaborations in the field of academia.

    She commended the Director of ACECoR-UCC, Prof. Denis Aheto for negotiating the agreement, adding that UCC plans to expose its students to the outside world to make them marketable in the competitive job market.

    Prof. Boohene said the immediate goal of the UCC was to expand its relationship with the University of Waterloo.

    In his brief remarks, Prof. Aheto expressed optimism about the potential of the partnership, pointing out that partnerships and collaborations were key to the advancement of every institution.

    Prior to the meeting with the Pro Vice-Chancellor the Deputy Director of the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy, Dr. Brandford Bervell gave a presentation on UCC’s research activities and global its global impact. At the same meeting, the Deputy Director for ACECoR, Dr. Precious Mattah, gave a presentation about the impact of the activities of ACECoR.

    Accompanying Prof. Frayne on the visit were Prof. Derrick Armitage, Director, School of Environment, Resource and Sustainability, and Prof. Parateep Nayak, Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity and Justice at the School of Enterprise and Development at the University of Waterloo.

    Present at the meeting included high-level officials of UCC.

    ADMISSION INTO FIRST-DEGREE (DISTANCE MODE) PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

    Academic Year: 
    2024

    ADMISSION INTO FIRST-DEGREE (DISTANCE MODE) PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

    Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for admission into Distance Mode Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast, for the 2024/2025 academic year via direct entry or through mature applicants’ route.

                The requisite application e-vouchers can be obtained from:

            i.        The banks listed below: 

    (a)  Cashier’s Office, University of Cape Coast (Mode of payment – CASH)                                           

    (b)  University of Cape Coast – Accra Office, Tesano – Accra (Mode of payment – CASH)                                          

      (c)  Ghana Post Company Limited (Regional and District Capitals) – (Mode of payment – CASH)                     

    (d)  All Network Branches of GCB Bank Nationwide                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    (e)  All Network Branches of ADB Bank Nationwide

    (f)  All Network Branches of GT Bank Nationwide                                                                     

    (g)  All Network Branches of ARB Apex Bank Nationwide                                                                

    (h)  All Network Branches of Republic Bank Nationwide                                                             

    (i)  All Network Branches of Consolidated Bank Nationwide

    (j)  All Network Branches of Zenith Bank Nationwide   

    (k) All Network Branches of Prudential Bank Nationwide                                                           

    (l)  All Network Branches of Cal Bank Nationwide   

    (m) All Network Branches of National Investment Bank Nationwide                                        

    (n) All Network Branches of OmniBsic Bank Nationwide.

    Through Mobile Money ID *966*3*555#

                ii.      Regional Administrators

              iii.      Study Centre Coordinators

              iv.      *772*40# (Prudential Bank Ltd.)

     

    2.         SALE OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHER

        The cost of an Application E-Voucher is as follows:

    Direct Applicant (Diploma and Degree Programmes) 

    An application E-voucher costs Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).

     

    Mature Entrance Examination Applicants 

    The cost of an application e-voucher is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00). 

    Applicants are required to pay an additional Two Hundred and Fifty Ghana Cedis (GH¢250.00) into Account Name: CCE, Account Number: 3021200000032 at any branch of GCB Bank Ltd. The fee covers ONLY registration, tuition, examination and course pack for preparatory classes.

     

    A.        NON-RESIDENTIAL:                    B.        RESIDENTIAL:

     

            i.            Five (5) weekends of lectures             i.   12 days of lectures.       ii 1 day of revision

          ii.            One (1) weekend of Examination       iii.   A 2-day weekend examination

     

    3.                  DEADLINES

    The closing date for submission of completed applications is 31st August, 2024 for MEE Applicants and 15th December 2024 for DIRECT Applicants.

     

    4.                  PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR

     

    A.                EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 

    Post-Diploma Programmes  

    1.            2-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) 

    2.            2-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) 

    3.            2-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education) 

    4.            3-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education) 

    5.            3-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) 

    6.            3-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education) 

    7.            3-year Bachelor of Education (Arts) 

    8.            3-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)

    9.            3-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)

    10.        3-year Bachelor of Education (Management)

     

    Post-WASSCE/SSSCE Programmes

    1.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

    2.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

    3.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)  

    4.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)

    5.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Management)

    6.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)

    7.            4-year Bachelor of Education (Arts)

    8.            4-year Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

     

    B.                 BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

    Post-Diploma Programmes

    1.            2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) 

    2.            2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

    3.            2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    4.            2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

    5.            2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    6.            2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

    7.            3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

    8.            3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

    9.            3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    10.        3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

    11.        3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    12.        3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

     

                Post-WASSCE/SSSCE Programmes

    1.            2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)

    2.            2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Management)

    3.            4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

    4.            4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

    5.            4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    6.            4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

    7.            4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    8.            4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

     

    C.        ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES

    a.         Diploma Programmes

    2-Year Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

    b.         Post-Diploma Programmes

                2-year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

    c.         Post-WASSEC/SSSCE Programmes

                4-year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

     

    D.      MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROGRAMMES

    Post-Diploma Programmes

    1.      2-Year Bachelor of Education (Science)

    2.      2-Year Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)

    3.      2-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)

    4.      3-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)

    5.      3-Year Bachelor of Education (Information Technology) 

     

    Post-WASSCE Programmes

    1.     2-Year Diploma (Information Technology) 

    2.     4-Year Bachelor of Science (Information Technology)

    3.     4-Year Bachelor of Education (Science)

    4.     4-Year Bachelor of Education (Mathematics)

    5.     4-Year Bachelor of Education (Information Technology)

     

    5.              ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PROGRAMMES

     

    A.             EDUCATION PROGRAMMES 

                POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

          1.   2-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

                Admission Requirement

    Applicants must possess Diploma in Early Childhood Education or

    Diploma in Basic Education from any recognized institution.

     

    2.         2-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

                Admission Requirement

                Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology.

    3.         2-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)

    Admission Requirement

    Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology.

    4.         3-year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

    Admission Requirement

    Applicants must be holders of Certificate in Early Childhood Education 

    Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution.

    5.         3-year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

    6.         3-year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)

    Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any

    recognized institution.

    7.         3-year Bachelor of Education (Arts) are run in the following options:

    a.       Religion and Human Values

    b.      English Language

    c.       Ghanaian Language

    d.      History

    e.       French  

                Admission Requirement

                Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education Basic or Diploma in Educational Psychology.   In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French, History, Ghanaian, Government, and Christian        Religious Studies at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

     

                Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects in any of the following: English Literature, French, History, Ghanaian, Government, and Christian Religious Studies at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

     

    8.         3-year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)

    Admission Requirement

                Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Basic Education or Diploma in Educational Psychology in addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including            Economics and Geography at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

                Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution.   In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Economics and Geography at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

    9.         3-year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)

    Admission Requirement

                Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Financial Accounting at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

    10.       3-year Bachelor of Education (Management)

    Admission Requirement

             Applicants must be holders of Diploma in Basic Education or Diploma in Educational Psychology. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Business Management at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

     

            Applicants must be holders of Diploma in subjects other than Education from any recognized institution. In addition, applicants must have read 3 Elective subjects including Business Management at WASSCE/SSSCE level.

     

     

    11.          POST-WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

     

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Junior High School Education)  

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Accounting)

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Management)

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Social Studies)

    4-Year Bachelor of Education (Arts)

    4-Year Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

     

                GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

    Applicants must possess any one of the following qualifications:

                WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in relevant subject area.

     

    SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science, Social Studies and Core Mathematics plus 3 Electives in relevant subject area.

     

    General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in any two (2) elective subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.

     

    NB:      I.          4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRIMARY EDUCATION)

                    is run in the following option:

    i.           English Language 

    ii.         Mathematics

    iii.       Ghanaian Language

    iv.       Information Communication Technology

    v.         Social Studies 

    vi.       Visual Arts

    vii.     Religious and Moral Education

     

    II.       4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION)          

               is run in the following option:

                                       i.         English 

                                     ii.         Mathematics

                                   iii.         Science 

                                   iv.         Ghanaian Language

                                     v.         Information Communication Technology

                                   vi.         Social Studies 

                                 vii.         Religious and Moral Education

                               viii.         Home Economics

     

    III.       4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)

    is run in the following option:

                                          i.      Religion and Human Values

                                        ii.      English Language

                                      iii.      Ghanaian Language

                                      iv.      History

                                        v.      French  

                                   

              DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS PROGRAMMES   

            ADMISSION INTO FIRST DEGREE/DIPLOMA (DISTANCE) PROGRAMMES FOR THE 2024/2025 ACADEMIC YEAR-

     

    1.0        BUSINESS PROGRAMMES

    Post-Diploma Programmes

    1.      2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

    2.      2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

    3.      2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    4.      2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

    5.      2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    6.      2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

    7.      3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

    8.      3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

    9.      3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    10.  3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

    11.  3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    12.  3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

     

    2.0       Post-WASSCE/SSSCE Programmes

     

    1.      2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)

    2.      2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Management)

    3.      4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

    4.      4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

    5.      4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

    6.      4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

    7.      4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

    8.      4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

     

    ENTRY- REQUIREMENTS

    1. POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

     

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)

     

    Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;

                                      i.            Diploma in Commerce/Accounting

                                    ii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

                                  iii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance

                                  iv.            Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)

                                    v.            Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.

                                  vi.            ICA Part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system or equivalent from a recognized Examination Body.

      

     

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

          

    Holders in any of the under-listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;

                                      i.            Diploma in Management Studies

                                    ii.            Diploma in Commerce/Accounting

                                  iii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

                                  iv.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

                                    v.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies

                                  vi.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

     

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)

               

    Holders in any of the under-listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;

                                      i.            Diploma in Management Studies

                                    ii.            Diploma in Commerce/Accounting

                                  iii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

                                  iv.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

                                    v.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

                                  vi.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies

                                vii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

                              viii.            Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)- UCC

                                  ix.            Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)- Ghana

     

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN

    MANAGEMENT)

     

    Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for this programme;

                          i.            Diploma in Management Studies

                        ii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply

                      iii.            Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

                      iv.            Advanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

                        v.            Higher Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)

                      vi.            International Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

          

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)

    The three-year structure for accounting programme is designed for applicant with little or no background in accounting at the Diploma level. These include: 

                          i.            Diploma in Management Studies

                        ii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

                      iii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

                      iv.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management

                        v.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies

                      vi.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management

                    vii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics or Engineering

                  viii.            Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

          

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)

     

    The three-year structure for Bachelor of Commerce programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in general management at the Diploma level. These include:

                          i.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

                        ii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

                      iii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management.

                      iv.            Diploma in Business Administration.

                        v.            Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

     

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

     

    The three- year structure for B.Com (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in procurement management but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include:

     

                          i.            Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)

                        ii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

                      iii.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies

                      iv.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

                        v.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

                      vi.            Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

                    vii.            Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

                  viii.            Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)

                      ix.            Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

                        x.            Higher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism and Hospitality Management

                      xi.            Diploma in Administration (Procurement)

                    xii.            Any other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

     

    2. POST-WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

    Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-viii):

                        i.      WASSCE passes (A1-D7) in five (5) subjects, three of which should be credit passes (A1-C6) including English Language and Core Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics-related elective.

                      ii.      SSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects including English Language and Core Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics - related elective.

                    iii.      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.

                    iv.      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 have passes in English Language and Mathematics with at least grade D7 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.

                      v.      London Chamber of Commerce (Intermediate) with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition applicants must possess passes in English Language and Mathematics with at least grade D7 in WASSCE or D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level.

                    vi.      G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.

                  vii.      G.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Accounting with grade not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.

                viii.      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,

    ·   Chartered 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 Core Mathematics and English Language.

     

    2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

    2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

                        i.            The entry requirements are the same as those for Diploma in Commerce (Accounting) except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office Administration/Practice, Business Management and other related disciplines.

                      ii.            Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply.

     

    4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

           Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-vi):

                  i.            Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

    Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicants must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.

                ii.            West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

    Applicant must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

    Also, applicants must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

              iii.            General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

    Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.

              iv.            General Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Applicants

    Applicant must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, they must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in five G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).

     

                v.            Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders

    Applicant with full Diploma in ABCE must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including; English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination, SSSCE or WASSCE.  Applicants may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.

              vi.            Professional Certificate Holders

    Applicant with Part 1 of the following Professional Accountancy Bodies may be admitted:

     

    ·         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

    ·         Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)- UCC

    ·         Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)- Ghana

    ·         Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)

    ·         Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)

            vii.            Foreign and Professional Qualification Holders

    All foreign and professional qualification holders should add the equivalences of their qualification from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for eligibility and admission to the programme.

     

    4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)

    Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-vi):

                          i.            Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

    Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicant must have passes in any three elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.

                        ii.            West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

    Applicant must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.

    Also, Applicants must have passes in any three elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

                      iii.            General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

    Applicant must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.

                      iv.            General Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Applicants

    Applicant must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, they must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in five G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).

                        v.            Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders

    Applicant with full Diploma in ABCE must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including; English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination, SSSCE or WASSCE.  Applicants may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.

                      vi.            Professional Certificate Holders

    Applicants with Part 1 of the following Professional Accountancy Bodies may be admitted:

     

    ·         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

    ·         Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)- UCC

    ·         Chartered Institute of Management (CIM)- Ghana 

    ·         Institute of Human Resource Professionals (IHRP)

    ·         Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)

                    vii.            Foreign and Professional Qualification Holders

    All foreign and professional qualification holders should add the equivalences of their qualification from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for eligibility and admission to the programme.

     

    4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

    4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

    4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)

    4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

     

    Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply:

                           i.            Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

    Applicants must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus any three business elective subjects.  The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.

                         ii.            West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

    Applicants must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus any three business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

                       iii.            Professional Examination Certificate Holders

    ·   Applicants with Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are eligible to apply.

    ·   All professional bodies

                       iv.            Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply

                         v.            General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and Advanced Business Certificate Examination

    Applicants must obtain at least four credit passes in English, Business Mathematics, Economics and Commerce.   Applicants must obtain at least two subjects in Advanced Business Certificate Examination

               

    MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCES PROGRAMMES IN EDUCATION

     

    I.            A.  POST–DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE)

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS)

    Applicants must have Diploma in Mathematics or Science Education from any recognized tertiary institution.

     

    2-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

    Applicants must have an HND or equivalent Diploma (at least Second Class) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Science and any other related programme from an accredited tertiary institution. 

     

    Candidates with a First Degree (at least Second Class) in any Physical Sciences or Engineering may also apply.

     

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

    3-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

    Applicants must have an HND or equivalent Diploma (at least Third Class or Pass) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Information Science and any other related programme from an accredited tertiary institution. 

     

    Candidates with a First Degree (Third Class or Pass) in any Physical Sciences or Engineering may also apply.

     

    1. POST–WASSCE/SSSCE PROGRAMMES

    1.                  4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE) With Options In 

    a.       Biology 

    b.      Chemistry 

    c.       Physics 

                    Applicants must possess any one of the following:

         i.         WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science plus three (3) Elective Science subjects.

     

       ii.               SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subject including English   Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) 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 have five (5) passes at the G.C.E. ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.

     

    2.         4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS) With Options In 

    a.   Accounting 

    b.   Chemistry 

    c.   Physics

    d.   ICT

                Applicants must possess any one of the following:

    1. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) Elective subjects in the relevant area.

     

    1. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subject including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any Two (2) Elective subjects in the relevant area.

     

    1. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) Science or Business subjects with grades not lower than D.  In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E. ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.

     

    3.         4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

    Applicants must possess any one of the following:

    1. WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus three Elective subjects.  The Elective subject should include at least one of the following: Elective Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics, Graphic Design and Picture Making.

     

    1. SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects, comprising three core subject including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus three Elective subjects.  The Elective subjects should include at least one of the following: Elective Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics, Graphic Design and Picture Making.

     

    1. General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in at least one of the following elective subjects: Mathematics, Business Management, Accounting, Physics, Geography, Chemistry, Economics.  In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E.’O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English.

     

    1. Post Diploma Applicant: Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least second class in ICT related programmes may be admitted to level 300 of the programme.  HND holders with lower than second class (Third Class and Pass) with a minimum of two years relevant working experience may be considered.

     

    4.         4-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)

    Applicants must possess any one of the following:

    i.        WASSCE passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any two other Elective Subjects.

    ii.      SSSCE passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics plus Elective Mathematics and any two other Elective Subjects

     

    iii.    General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Mathematics. In addition, they must have five (5) passes at the G.C.E ‘O’ Level including Core Mathematics and English Language.

        

         DIPLOMA PROGRAMME

      2-YEAR DIPLOMA (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY) 

    Applicants must possess any one of the following:

                     i.   WASSCE passes (A1-D7) in three (3) core subjects, namely Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science. Applicants must also have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) other elective courses.

     

                   ii.   SSSCE passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects, namely Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science.  Applicants must also have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) other elective courses.

     

                 iii.   General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level passes in two (2) science subjects with grades not lower than D. Applicants must also have passes at the G.C.E ‘O’ Level in Core Mathematics and English. 

     

                Also, applicants must have any one of the following:

                     i.   Minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE (i.e. D7, E8 or E) or G.C.E ‘O’ Level Certificate

                   ii.   NVTI Certificate

                 iii.   NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.

    Applicants should have a background in the preferred programme.

     

    NB:     Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass a special examination in those subjects.

     

    D.                ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PROGRAMMES

    a.      DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

    2-Year Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

                Admission Requirement

                Applicants applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following:

                     i.   Certificate in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape     Coast

                   ii.   Certificate from accredited tertiary institutions

                 iii.   Aggregate 24 or better in SSSCE with passes in English and Mathematics

                 iv.   Aggregate 36 or better in WASSCE with passes in English and Mathematics

                   v.   GCE ‘A’ Level passes in two subjects and ‘O’ Level credit passes in English and Mathematics

                 vi.   GCE ‘O’ Level passes in five subjects including English and Mathematics

               vii.   Teachers’ certificate ‘A’ with ‘O’ Level credit passes in English and Mathematics

             viii.   Stenographer Grade Two Certificate

                 ix.   Mature applicants (minimum 25 years of age), and personnel from protection and security agencies with 5 years minimum experience can apply to write an entrance examination to be considered for admission.

     

    b.                  POST-DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

                2-Year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

                Admission Requirement

                Applicants applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following requirements:

    a.         Diploma in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management from the University of Cape             Coast

    Related Diploma Certificate such as:

                     i.   Diploma in Labour Studies – SDS, UCC

                   ii.   Diploma in Labour Studies – GIMPA, Legon

                 iii.   Diploma in Social Work – UG, Legon

     

    B         POST-WASSEC/SSSCE PROGRAMMES

                4-Year Bachelor of Arts in Social Behaviour and Conflict Management

                Admission Requirement

    Applicant must have one of the following qualifications:

    1. WASSCE: Aggregate 36 or better in six subjects, three (3) of which should be English Language, Core Mathematics, and Social Studies or Integrated Science.
    2. SSSCE: Aggregate 24 or better in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core      Mathematics, Social Studies or Integrated Science.
    3. GCE A-Level with passes in two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D.   In addition, applicant must have credit in GCE O-Level Core Mathematics and English Language.
    4. Mature Applicants: applicant should be 25 years of age or above can apply as a mature candidate. Such applicant must be successful in mature entrance examination to be organized by the College in Aptitude Test and General Knowledge.  Mature applicant must have a minimum of WASSCE/SSSCE (D7, E8, or E) or GCE ‘O’ Level Certificate.

     

       6.1    MATURE ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

          MATURE APPLICANTS

       Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements for Direct Entry into the above programmes can gain admission into the programmes when they pass a Mature Entrance Examination (MEE).  Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates should be at least 25 years old by 31st January 2024.   Applicants should attach a copy of their birth certificate that is at least five years old at the time of application.

         

    Main Papers

          The main examinations for candidates will comprise;

                                    i.      Aptitude Test

                                  ii.      General Paper

     

          Special Papers

          Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D          or better).

     

    NB:     Applicants are to note that the preparatory classes in the lead-up to the Mature Entrance Examination shall take place at the designated examination centres in October, 2024.

     

    7.              ONLINE APPLICATIONS

    a.      Applicants will be given a receipt or text message containing a pin and serial number at    the various Sale Centres. This will be used to complete the Application Form Online. Applicants should take the receipt to the nearest Study Centre Coordinator for further                                instructions.

     

    1. Applicants should visit apply.ucc.edu.gh then under “Application Process” select “click to apply for a programme” for further instructions. Applicants should then select DISTANCE application type.

     

    c.   Applicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. A copy of the Confirmation Page together with a copy of Academic Transcript and Certificates should   be submitted to the nearest College of Distance Education Study Centre

     

    8.   SUBMISSION OF COPIES OF COMPLETED APPLICATION FORMS

    • Two copies of completed online Application forms accompanied by two copies of result slips, certificates and transcripts should be sent to the nearest College of Distance Education (CoDE) Study Centres.

     

    • Hard Copies of the completed online application forms should reach the Admissions Unit, College of Distance Education not later than 7th August, 2024 for MEE Applicants and 22nd December, 2024 for DIRECT Applicants.

     

    • Application forms received without application reference numbers, photocopies of certificates, results slips/final GPA of transcripts will not be processed.

     

    • Keep photocopies of the confirmation page and receipt with pin and serial numbers for reference purposes.

     

    • Application reference numbers should be quoted when communicating with the College.

     

    • Foreign applicants will pay their fees in US Dollars.
    • For enquires, call us on 0503934094 /0257902899 /0530060977 /0530072084 and 0530057033.

     

    9.         REGIONAL OFFICES AND STUDY CENTRES OF COLLEGE OF DISTANCE

      EDUCATION: 

    Applicants should submit their completed Application Forms or Enquire about the Sale of Application Forms from the following Regional and Study Centres of the College of Distance Education, University of Cape Coast Branches:

     

    1.     Ashanti:  Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso),

    2.     Bono, Bono East and Ahafo - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction

    3.   Central – Albert Koomson Building, University of Cape Coast.

    4.  Eastern - Koforidua Office

    5.   Greater Accra – CoDE-UCC Office, Accra (Papafio Hills)

    6.   Northern, North East and Savanna -Tamale Office (Vittim)

    7.   Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd)

    8.   Upper West - Wa Office at Sombo close to Homeland Clinic.

    9.   Volta and Oti - Ho Office (Little Bethlehem)

    10.  Western and Western North - Takoradi Office (Tanokrom)

     

        

    Department of Molecular Biology Bids Farewell to Fullbright Scholar

    01 Jul, 2024 By DIS

    The Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology of the School of Biological Sciences, University of Cape Coast (UCC), has bid farewell to esteemed Fulbright Scholar, Prof. Jennifer Rhode Ward, who made significant contributions to the department during her period of service.

    Prof. Ward, who is a Professor of Biology at the University of North Carolina, Asheville, U.S.A, joined the Department of Molecular Biology & Biotechnology at UCC in December 2023 as part of her Fulbright scholarship. Throughout her stay, she demonstrated a strong commitment to shaping young talents through her excellent teaching and mentorship.

    "Prof. Ward's energetic and engaging approach to delivering lectures won her deserving commendations from all students and staff," the head of the department, Dr. Daniel Sakyi Agyirifo, said.

    Prof. Ward in a handshake with Dr. Daniel Sakyi Agyirifo, Head of  Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

    He added, "She was truly an asset to our department and made a lasting impact on our students and programmes."

    Dr. Agyirifo further remarked that Prof. Ward's contributions to the department were invaluable.

    “Her expertise, enthusiasm, and dedication to nurturing the next generation of scientists have left a lasting impression on our faculty and students. We are grateful for her time with us and wish her all the best in her future endeavours", he concluded. 

    During her time at UCC, Prof. Ward contributed immensely to shaping the work of the School of Biological Sciences. She engaged in curriculum review efforts, helped with the restructuring of the Animal House, and developed and led professional development workshops on “Grant Writing and Innovative Life Science Pedagogies.”

    Prof. Ward presenting a set of books and a Thermal Cycler to the department

    As a gesture of appreciation, Prof. Ward donated a set of books and a Thermal Cycler to the department.

    In a brief presentation, she expressed her gratitude to the department and the students for the warm welcome and the opportunity to contribute to their academic and professional growth.

    Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

     

    Vice-Chancellor hosts GUSA Executives

    01 Jul, 2024 By DIS

    The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, has received a delegation from the Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA).

    The delegation, led by the Dean of Graduate Studies at the University of Energy and Natural Resources, Prof. Dominic Otoo, visited the Vice-Chancellor to discuss the readiness of UCC to host the upcoming GUSA games.

    Prof. Boampong addressing the meeting was grateful to the delegation for the visit and pointed out that UCC was noted for excellence in all areas of endeavour and as such was poised to organise one of the best competitions in the history of GUSA games.

    Delegations from UCC and GUSA during discussions at the meeting

    He assured the delegation that the University was hastening the upgrading of its facilities to meet standards.

    After extensive deliberation, the delegation and the Vice-Chancellor fixed January 3- 18,2025, as the proposed dates for the games.

    The delegation included the Director of Sports at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Mr. Timothy Kwabena Mensah, and the GUSA Technical Committee Chairman, Mr. Julius Baba Apidogo.

    Present at the meeting were the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, as well as other UCC officials.

    Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

     

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