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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

 

Workshop on Emotional Intelligence held at UCC

01 Jul, 2024 By DIS

A two-day training workshop for emerging leaders and administrators on Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in leadership has been held at the University of Cape Coast (UCC). 

The training, facilitated by the Office of International Relations (OIR-UCC), was aimed at helping participants develop their emotional intelligence to manage their work lives.

The workshop was on the theme, "Emotional Intelligence in Leadership: Developing Skills to Understand and Manage Emotions in the Workplace."

Participants were drawn from the various directorates, colleges, faculties, schools, departments, sections, and units of the University.

Dr. Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah taking participants through an activity during the training

Addressing participants, an associate Professor of the University of Buffalo, USA, Dr. Dorothy Siaw-Asamoah, who was the instructor for the training, said EQ was the most sought-after attitude in the workplace because it created the enabling environment for an effective working relationship.

She indicated it was important for administrators to build their EQ to help in their leadership skills. She further said it was paramount for leaders to show empathy in discharging their duties to foster togetherness.

Dr. Siaw-Asamoah also urged participants to develop and sharpen their soft skills since they had become more relevant and critical in the new world of work.

Outlining some qualities crucial to the role leaders play, Dr. Siaw-Asamoah said they should be time-conscious, on-the-spot problem solvers, and emotionally intelligent to set them above their peers in achieving their set targets and goals.

A section of participants in the workshop

Explaining the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, she urged the participants to adopt a growth mindset which enhances creativity, innovation and accommodation.

“The world doesn’t revolve around you. Instead of indulging in a fixed mindset, embrace a growth mindset. When your workers are performing creditably at work, don’t be jealous (fixed mindset) instead, inspire them (growth mindset).”

The Registrar of UCC, Mr. Jeff Teye Emmanuel Onyame, in a remark, commended the participants for their willingness to participate in the training and encouraged them to continue practicing what they had learned to enhance their performance in discharging their duties.

Dr. Siaw-Asamoah (right) presenting a certificate to the Registrar of UCC. Looking on is the Dean of OIR-UCC, Prof. Bert Boadi-Kusi

The Dean of the OIR-UCC, Prof. Samuel Bert Kusi-Boadi, in a remark, charged the participants to take the knowledge gained seriously as it was not only an investment in their future but also the progress of their office and the University as a whole.

The workshop, he said, had been meticulously designed to sharpen their expertise and to empower them with the tools and insights necessary to operate more efficiently in their various areas of operation.

Participants were presented with certificates at the end of the training.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

 

School of Allied Health Sciences celebrates 271 first-class students

01 Jul, 2024 By DIS

The School of Allied Health Sciences of the University of Cape Coast has celebrated 271 students with the Dean's Award following their exceptional academic performance during the 2023/2024 academic year.

The Dean's Award ceremony is an annual event held to recognise and motivate high-performing students who obtained first class at the end of each academic year.

The awardees (levels 200 to 400 students) received certificates of commendation at the event.

At the awards ceremony, the School also honoured lecturers and administrators for their distinguished contributions to their respective departments.

The Dean of the School of Allied Health Sciences, Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong

In his address, the Dean of the School, Prof. Desmond Omane Acheampong, extended warm congratulations to all students, especially the award winners who were poised to receive honours for their remarkable academic excellence.

He stated that the opportune time had come for students to give all they had in their studies to make not only themselves proud but also their families and the nation.

Prof. Omane told students to approach their lecturers in times of difficulty with their studies and urged them not to relent in pursuing their dreams but to work hard to leave a good mark. 

He advised students to manage their time properly while in school since that would offer them a positive step to excel in life.

Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo speaking at the awards ceremony

The chairman of the event, Prof. Samuel Essien-Baidoo, urged students to share knowledge and assist their colleagues who were not academically strong.

He also commended the awardees for their exceptional performance.

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

Stakeholders deliberate on Achieving Health-related SDGs

20 Jun, 2024 By louis Mensah

Stakeholders in Ghana’s health sector have deliberated on the need to work in unison to address health issues and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Stakeholder consultative meeting was held on the theme, “Catalyzing Progress: Straitening Collaborative Approach for Health and Sustainable Development Goals in Ghana” and aimed at bringing together the key stakeholders from a cross-section of the Ghanaian society to work together to provide evidence that will aid advocacy and progress towards the attainment of the SDGs.

The meeting, which saw the inauguration of stakeholder engagement on Health and Health-related Sustainable Development Goals Think Tank, was organised by the Directorate of Research Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) of the University of Cape Coast (UCC) with support from Vision for Alternative Development, an NGO.

In a keynote address, the Special Advisor to the President on SDGs, Dr. Eugene Owusu, said achieving SDG 3 (Good health and well-being) needed strategic investment to bridge the financing gap where Ghanaians should discuss ramping up health spending and deepening private sector participation.

Special Advisor to the President on SDGs, Dr. Eugene Owusu

Without a healthy population, he added, “efforts in education, economic growth and poverty alleviation cannot be realized, therefore, accelerating efforts towards SDG 3 is not just a health priority but an absolute development initiative.”

Dr. Owusu, however, indicated that collaboration meant the use of emerging technologies and smart innovations to bridge the yawning gaps, enhance efficiency and bring healthcare services closer to people who need them most.

An address read by Mr. Juan Manuel Dewez, the Chief of Health and Nutrition at UNICEF, on behalf of the UN Residence Coordinator in Ghana Mr. Charles Abani, underscored the need for stakeholders to collaborate across sectors and communities to ensure equitable access to quality healthcare services.

He said academia, the private sector, governments, and civil society organizations needed to work in tandem with Think Tanks, to provide crucial inputs and drive processes to support development that unearths key and vital issues needed to assist reshape public policy.

Mr. Juan Manuel Dewez, Chief of Health and Nutrition at UNICEF

He said the SDGs were strongly connected and a focus beyond SDG 3 and linkages to other health-related SDGs would help achieve good health and well-being and significantly help attain other SDGs.

“SDG 3 is interconnected and has synergies with SDG1(poverty reduction), SDG 2 (quality education) SDG 5 (Gender Equality) SDG 6 (Clean water and sanitation) and SDG 10 (reduced inequalities)”, he said.

The Country Lead for Health and Health-related SDG (HHSDG), Prof. David Teye Doku, said many countries were not meeting the targets of the SDGs, especially health and health-related issues.

He attributed the cause to climate change affecting the food supply system, nutrition and health-related issues.

Director of DRIC-UCC and Country Lead for Health and Health-related SDG, Prof. David Teye Doku

He said the Health and Health-related SDG (HHSDG) Ghana Think Tank would foster a collaborative environment where scientific evidence and policy expertise would converge to inform decision-making and drive positive change.

Prof. Doku, who is also the Director of DRIC-UCC, noted that there was a consortium to address climate change to health and complex challenges (CHOICE) Project.

“Specifically, we are aiming at creating active in-country, multi-sectorial think tanks to facilitate achieving the health and health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)”, he added.

He pointed out that the think tank was not focusing on only SDG 3 but all the other SDGs related to Goal 3.

Panel members discussing issues on HHSDG at the event

Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC

 

 

 

 

 

UCC, Virginia Tech sign Letter of Agreement

20 Jun, 2024 By louis Mensah

 The University of Cape Coast (UCC) and the Virginia Tech College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (VT), USA, have signed Letter of Agreement (LoA) to boost the academic interests of the two institutions.

The partnership agreement is expected to cover teaching, research and scholarly collaborations, as well as explore teaching opportunities intercultural student learning, graduate student training and faculty exchanges.

Signing of the LoA

At a ceremony to sign the agreement at the Council Chamber of the UCC, the leadership of the two institutions pledged their commitment to ensure that the LoA stood the test of time, as well as yielded the needed results.

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong signing the MoU on behalf of UCC

The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, expressed excitement over the new partnership and was hopeful that it would produce the desired results.

He told the visiting delegation that the School of Agriculture and the Department of Communication Studies of UCC were competent to liaise with VT to promote agricultural and environmental communications in Ghana and beyond.

For her part, the Head of Department of Agricultural, Leadership and Community at VT, Prof. Tracy Rutherford, said her university already had an existing collaboration with University of Media, Arts and Communication, Ghana She indicated that VT was happy to welcome UCC on board to form a tripartite partnership.

“We have heard UCC is the number one university in Ghana and West Africa, as well as the 7th in Africa. This collaboration will ensure the facilitation of research among faculty and students in mutually interested areas of study between the two universities. We are grateful for the hospitality accorded us since we arrive on UCC campus,” said Prof. Rutherford.

Prof. Rutherford, who led the delegation from VT, indicated that a new joint study track had been developed in the area of agricultural/rural and environmental communications for the partnership.

Background

Giving a background to the collaboration, a senior lecturer at the Department of Crop Science at UCC, Dr. Frank Kwekucher Ackah, said the signing of the MoU was as result of the engagement he had with management of VT College when he travelled to the United States of America.

 

According to Dr. Ackah, management of VT had shown commitment by sending a team to visit UCC for the signing ceremony. He indicated that the partnership would be very beneficial to both parties to project agriculture and environmental issues through communication.

 

Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong with the delegation from VT College of Agricultural, Leadership, and Community

Other members of VT College present at the meeting were Prof. Van Crowder, Prof. Donna Westfall-Rudd, Dr. Jean Parrella- all from the Department of Agricultural, Leadership and Community Education and the Director of VT School of Communication, Prof. John Tedesco.

The team from UCC at the meeting were the Dean of Office of International Relations, Prof. Bert Boadi-Kusi; Vice-Dean, School of Agriculture, Prof. Julius Kofi Hagan; Prof. Paul Agu Asare and Dr. Selorm Akaba from the School of Agriculture.

Source: Documentation and Information Section

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