Accelerating progress towards the SDGs in partnership with industry
The Students' Financial Support Office (StuFSO) of University of Cape Coast (UCC), has organised an awardees' symposium for brilliant but needy students who are on the University’s Scholarship.
The event was aimed at building the capacity of the students to gain applicable knowledge and the soft skills necessary to develop the right mindset for excelling in the world of work.
The Dean of Students’ Affairs-UCC, Prof. Eugene Marfo Darteh, speaking on the topic, "Achieving Academic Success on a low budget," advised students to commit themselves to their studies in order to achieve academic excellence.
Prof. Eugene Marfo Darteh - Dean of Students’ Affairs
To achieve that, he told the students to surround themselves with levelheaded friends who were equally studious.
He stressed the need for the awardees to be disciplined in whatever they did since that was the cardinal tool for realizing their goals in life.
Prof. Darteh, whilst entreating them to prudently manage their time in school in order to achieve their goals in life, also encouraged the students to be clear on their goals, be themselves and not relent until they had achieved their goals.
The Dean of Students expressed grave concern about the spate of suicide among students at the tertiary level.
He, therefore, advised students to share their problems with professional counselors and never resort to suicide as the last resort.
Using himself as an example, Prof. Darteh told the students that he had failed many times in his academic career and advised them to see failure as a step to spur on their lives.
The Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Small Enterprise (CESED-UCC), Dr. Edward Nii Amarh Amarteifio, who treated the topic,"Entrepreneurship," urged the students to follow their dreams and capitalize on various entrepreneurial opportunities in contributing their quota to the economic development of the country.
Dr. Edward Nii Amarh Amarteifio - Director of CESED
He told the students that the Minister of Finance, Ken Ofori-Atta, informed the 2021 graduating class of the University of Professional Studies-Accra (UPSA) that government’s payroll was full, making it unsustainable to keep adding to employment figures in the public sector, hence the need for them to create their own jobs.
Against that backdrop, Dr. Amarteifio advised the students to take advantage of CESED and the Design Thinking and Innovation Hub at the University to acquire the needed entrepreneurship skillset.
On the same platform, the Director of the Directorate of Academic Affairs, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye (Esq), challenged students to use the social media space responsibly in order to remain relevant in a rapidly changing world.
Addressing the students on the topic, "Social Media Branding," he said social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, were effective ways to brand themselves.
Mr. Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye - Director of the Directorate of Academic Affairs
He noted that most organisations monitored the social media and online platforms of prospective employees before offering them jobs.
The Director explained that for businesses to be successful in today’s digital environment, there was the need for online presence in order to create awareness and attract a larger market.
Mr. Abbeyquaye, however, advised them to be mindful of their engagements on social media as they prepare to get into the corporate world.
A Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Alfred Ghartey, who made a presentation on the topic, "Relevance of Personal Grooming," entreated the students to practice and maintain personal hygiene habits for healthy living.
- Mr. Alfred Ghartey - Senior Assistant Registrar at the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor
He took the students through the basic rules of personal grooming and added that it was essential for them to practise personal hygienic habits.
The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, in a short speech read on her behalf, implored the students to justify the huge investment being made in them by UCC to develop their career and skills potentials for their own good and that of the nation.
- Facilitators and dignitaries after the event
A Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Cape Coast, Prof. David Teye Doku, has underscored the need for society to fix the key causes of health inequalities.
According to him, society had deliberately ignored non-medical factors that influence health outcomes of its populace.
Prof. Doku was speaking at his inaugural lecture on the topic, "The Causes of the Causes: Is Society the producer of its own health and ill-health?"
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong (L) congratulating Prof. David Teye Doku on his inaugural lecture
To him, society was scratching the surface of the root medical causes of the ill-health of its citizenry, stressing that “the real causes of causes are not what the physicians diagnose at clinics and hospitals."
He, however, pointed out that non-medical factors such as legislation, regulation, local and national policies, lack of potable water, lack of access to formal education, non-functional health insurance scheme, food and food security, among others, were the major contributing differences in the overall health of the citizenry in the society.
"The causes of the causes are in the community. They are both in health and non-health policies.
They are in the employment figures, illiteracy rate, slums, polluted drinking waters and school dropouts. They are even in the schools under trees," he posited.
Members of the College of Professors inducting Prof. David Teye Doku into the College
Prof. Doku further maintained that society had obligation for the public health of its citizens through the provision of social amenities.
He averred that health promotion strategies in the country were ineffective in reducing inequalities "because they fail to tackle the causes of the causes."
"Most of the public health interventions fail because they are individualistic," Prof. Doku stated.
Prof. Doku being congratulated by his wife and children
He, therefore, threw a challenge to members of society to hold politicians accountable for the collective good of society, including health.
The Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health indicated that members of society were rather obsessed with their selfish interests than the wider society.
He recommended health equity in all policies, equitable access to education, gender equity, social protection, access to healthcare, among others, to prevent inequalities in the society.
Who is Prof. David Teye Doku?
- Started basic education at Okwenya LA Primary School
- Attented Roman Catholic Basic School, Somanya, Eastern Region
- Had secondary education at Ghanata Secondary School,Dodowa in the Greater Accra Region
- Began his academic career in 2008 as a researcher at Tampere University in Finland
- Appointed as a lecturer at UCC in 2011
- Promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in 2013
- Adjudged Best Evolved Researcher in 2019
- Promoted to the rank of Associate Professor in 2020
- Listed by AD World Scientist and University Ranking (Scientific Index) as the top 11th and 12th scholar in Ghana.
- Named by Research.com, a ranking firm, as the star researcher in Ghana in 2022
- Promoted to the rank of Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health in 2022
- Contributed to UCC's sterling ranking in the 2022 and the 2023 Times Higher Education World University Ranking as the topmost ranked University in Ghana, West Africa and 4th in Africa.
- Successfully produced 10 PhD graduates either as a principal supervisor or a co-supervisor.
- Appointed Director of the Directorate Research, Innovation and Consultancy at UCC in 2022
- Delivered inaugural lecture in 2023
- Currently an Elder of the Apostolic Church-Ghana and serves as a patron of the UCC branch of the Apostolic Church-Ghana, Students and Associates (APOSA-UCC).
- Married to Mrs. Laura Doku and blessed with two children.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
Academic Year:
2023
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 2023/2024 academic year via direct entry or through mature applicants’ route.
1. SALES CENTRES
The requisite application forms can be obtained from the Sales centres 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) All Network Branches of Ghana Post Offices Nationwide (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 (NIB) Nationwide
(o) All Network Branches of OmniBSIC Bank Ghana Limited Nationwide
2. SALE OF APPLICATION E-VOUCHER
The cost of an Application E-Voucher is as follows:
Direct Applicant (Diploma and Degree Programmes)
The cost of an application e-voucher is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).
Mature Entrance Examination Applicants
The cost of an application form is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).
Applicants are required to pay 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 application is 31st August, 2023 for MEE Applicants and 15th December, 2023 for DIRECT Applicants.
4. PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2023/2024 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 REQUIREMENT 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)
are 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) are 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)
are run in the following option:
i. Religion and Human Values
ii. English Language
iii. Ghanaian Language
iv. History
v. French
B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES - DIRECT ENTRY
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 from 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 candidates 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 and 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 candidates
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):
- WASSCE passes (A1-C6) 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with at least passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better.
v. 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.
- 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 SSSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level.
- G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.
- 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.
- 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)
West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A1-D7) in five (5) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus any two (2) business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
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 (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 (3) elective subjects including Financial Accounting. 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 (3) core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, applicants must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
- General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Applicants 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.
- General Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Applicants
Applicants 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).
- Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders
Applicants 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.
- 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)
- Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) – Ghana
- Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (Ghana)
- Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI)
- 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, applicants must have passes in any three (3) 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. Also, applicants must have passes in any three (3) elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
iii. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)
Applicants 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
Applicants 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 (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).
v. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders
Applicants 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)
· Chartered Institute of Management (CIM) – Ghana
· Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management (Ghana)
· 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 (3) business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.
- 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 (3) business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.
- Professional Examination Certificate Holders
- Applicants with Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are eligible to apply.
- All professional bodies
Holders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply
iv. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and Advanced Business Certificate Examination
Applicants must obtain at least four (4) credit passes in English, Business Mathematics, Economics and Commerce. Applicants must obtain at least two (2) 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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:
- Diploma in Labour Studies – SDS, UCC
- Diploma in Labour Studies – GIMPA, Legon
- 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:
- WASSCE: Aggregate 36 or better in six subjects, three (3) of which should be English Language, Core Mathematics, and Social Studies or Integrated Science.
- SSSCE: Aggregate 24 or better in six (6) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Social Studies or Integrated Science.
- 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.
- 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 the 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, 2023. Applicants should attach a copy of 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, 2023.
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.
- 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, 2023 for MEE Applicants and 22nd December, 2023 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), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr. High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Kumasi (Simms, Serwa Nyarko Girls, KSTS, KTI, WESCO, T. I. AMASS and Mmofraturo School), Mampong Technical College of Education, Tepa S.H.S. and Konongo Odumasi SHS.
2. Bono, Bono East and Ahafo - Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Dormaa SHS, Drobo SHS, Atebubu SHS, Hwidiem SHS, Techiman SHS, Kintampo SHS, Wenchi Methodist SHS, Sunyani SHS, and Sunyani Technical University.
3. Central – Swedru (SWESCO), Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS), Breman Asikuma SHS, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Ngleshi Amanfrom SHS, Mary Star of the Sea, Norris Jorsling), Twifo Praso SHS and the University of Cape Coast.
4. Eastern - Koforidua Office (near Democracy Restaurant, off the Oyoko-Asokore Highway), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Yilo Krobo Sec. Tech. Oyoko Methodist SHS, Ghana Secondary School and IGNIS School Nsawam.
5. Greater Accra – CoDE-UCC Office, Accra (Papafio Hills, Zenith College, St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech., Lutheran- Kanda and Madina, Odorgonno SHS and Accra High SHS); Ada SHS) and Tema (Tema SHS, Chemu SHS and Trinity Lutheran School) West Africa SHS.
6. Northern, North East and Savanna -Tamale Office (Vittim), Damongo SHS, Tamale College of Education, Tamale Technical University and Yendi.
7. Upper East - Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Navrongo (Notre Dame SHS), Zebilla SHTS.
8. Upper West - Wa Office at Sombo close to Homeland Clinic, Wa Sec,
9. Volta and Oti - Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Sokode SHS, Akatsi College of Education, Jasikan College of Education, Mawuli SHS, Keta Business College.
10. Western and Western North - Takoradi Office (Tanokrom), Takoradi SHS, Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Nsein SHS, Enchi College of Education, Bibiani Sec Tech, Juaboso SHS and Sefwi Wiawso College of Education, Bompeh SHS, St. John’s SHS.
A group of 49 pupils from some basic schools in Togo and Ivory Coast are in UCC on a one-month study visit. This is part of the language immersion programme.
While at UCC, the pupils will learn the English Language at the UCC Basic School.
The pupils, made up of 40 Ivorians and 9 Togolese, have been assigned Ghanaian mother-figures who will take care of them throughout their stay in Ghana.
Mrs. Georgina Aglobtse - Head of UCC Basic School (South Campus)
The Head of UCC Basic School (South Campus), Mrs. Georgina Aglobtse, at a brief ceremony to welcome the visiting pupils and their teachers to UCC, described the educational tour by the students as "home away from home" and assured them of a comfortable stay whilst in Ghana.
She expressed gratitude to the hosting families for their sacrifice.
Mr. Hilaire Biossey, a teacher at the College Planque, Togo, in a brief remark, thanked the management of UCC Basic School for the warm hospitality.
Mr. Hilaire Biossey, a teacher at the College Planque
He said he looked forward to seeing that the French students would grasp the English Language with alacrity at the end of the one-month exchange programme.
Their itinerary includes visits to basic, senior high and tertiary institutions, as well as orphanages and special schools for physically-challenged children in the Greater Accra, Central, Eastern and Ashanti Regions.
Pupils and teachers of College Planque and officials from UCC Basic School
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
Participants in the maiden Research Summer School organised by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Consultancy (DRIC) of University of Cape Coast (UCC) have expressed gratitude to the University for the opportunity to be part of the event.
The five-day Summer School equipped participants with core skills and tools on article writing, grant proposal writing, researcher visibility, time and stress management, and scientific presentation skills.
Others were Qualitative and Quantitative Research Data Analyses and Management; Planning and Project Management; and Research, Ethics and Stewardship.
The participants gave the commendations at the closing ceremony of the maiden Research Summer School held at the Conference Room of the School of Graduate Studies.
A Participant, Mrs. Bertha Enyonam, from the School of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, observed that the Summer School had met her expectation.
Mrs. Bertha Enyonam- a participant
"...I have learnt that researchers should be conversant with all the research methods: qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods. I think the one week is not enough. Iappeal to DRIC to dedicate a whole day for qualitative and another day set aside for quantitative tuition. I am most grateful to UCC for the enlightenment," she added.
Mr. Yussif Zakaria, a tutor at the Tumu College of Education, said: "One of my career aspirations is to be at the forefront of graduate training and this workshop has really encouraged me. Being a quantitative research bias person, maybe next time, we can add impact evaluation to the package.
Mr. Yussif Zakaria
Another, Mr. Awiah Wilson, from the University of Development Studies in Tamale, noted that participating in the maiden Summer School had broadened his academic horizon and pledged to be an ambassador of the DRIC organised Research Summer School.
"Before the Summer School, I rated myself 4/10. At the end of the third day, I rated myself -4/10 because I realised that I knew nothing about research. Now, I am assuring DRIC that I will be an ambassador for this Summer School when I go back to the Northern Region. I will equally share with my colleagues what I have learnt at UCC," he said.
Ms Jemimah Otemah, from the Atibie Nursing and Midwifery College in Kwahu in the Eastern Region, said the days earmarked for the Summer School was very inadequate and asked for more days.
Dr. Raymond Kofinti, a Senior Lecturer at UCC, said he had benefitted immensely from the Research Summer School and praised DRIC for the initiative and asked for its sustenance as yearly event.
Dr. Raymond Kofinti
Closing the maiden Research Summer School, the Director of DRIC, Prof. David Teye Doku, expressed appreciation to the participants and facilitators for making the event successful.
"The goal of the Research Summer School is not to make money but to share knowledge to make positive impact in society," said Prof. Doku, who urged the participants to be good ambassadors of the Summer School at their workplaces.
At the end of the five-day Research Summer School, each participant received a certificate of participation.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
The Director of the Directorate of Consular and General Services (DCGS) of University of Cape Coast, Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham, has received in official visit the new District Fire Officer of UCC Fire Station, Divisional Fire Officer (DO) II, Ms. Dorinda Ackah.
The visit by DO II Ackah was to introduce herself to Mrs. Graham as the new District Fire Officer of the UCC Fire Station.
According to DO II Ackah, fire safety was a shared responsibility, and called for collaboration to reduce the incidents of fire in the country. She, however, stressed that firefighters on campus would continue to share key fire safety tips with the public, especially staff and students, to prevent undesired fires.
For her part, Mrs. Graham, after welcoming DO II Ackah, urged her to remain steadfast and committed to the mandate of the Ghana National Fire Service to save lives and property.
From left to right: Mr. Mumuni Yakubu, a Junior Assistant Registrar at DCGS and Secretary of Campus Security and Safety Committee; DOII Dorinda Ackah, Head of UCC Fire Service Station; Mrs. Alberta Yaa Graham, Director of DCGS; Mr. Francis Eyaa, Senior Fire Prevention Officer and Head of UCC Fire Safety Unit, and Mr. Ignatius P.K. Otsibu, Head of Consular and Immigration Services Section, DCGS.
Globally, she added, there had been a paradigm shift from firefighting to fire prevention.
The Director, therefore, advised firefighters to continuously educate the public on the need to adhere to fire safety protocols and regulations.
Mrs. Graham maintained that undesired fires were preventable provided every individual adhered to fire safety protocols.
Present at the meeting with the Director of CGS-UCC were, Mr. Mumuni Yakubu, Junior Assistant Registrar, CGS-UCC and Mr. Ignatius P.K. Otsibu, Head of Consular and Immigration Services Section, CGS-UCC.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC
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One hundred and twenty-two (122) Midwifery and General Nursing practitioners have graduated at the maiden congregation ceremony of the Assinman Nursing and Midwifery Training College at Assin Fosu in the Central Region.
The ceremony was a dual event which also witnessed the maiden matriculation of the College for continuing and freshly enrolled students. A total of one thousand and two (1, 002) students took the matriculation oath which was administered by the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Mr. Sadique Broni.
Addressing the gathering, the Chairman of the Board of Management of the College, Ehunuabobrim Prah Agensaim VI, in his opening remarks congratulated the graduands on their achievements and charged them to be loyal ambassadors of the College.
Chairman of the Board of Management of the College, Ehunuabobrim Prah Agensaim VI
He narrated a harrowing account of an experience an old woman recounted to have suffered at the hands of some nurses at a health post in his traditional area to him. He said the poor attitude of some nurses led the woman to trek miles back to her village, in tears, without getting the needed medical assistance for her grandson. The Board Chair reminded the new nurses and midwives of their call to serve and cautioned them against disrespecting their clients. He tasked them to uphold the ethics of their chosen profession.
Ehunuabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI also acknowledged the sterling contribution of the Principal of the College, Mrs Ophelia Nkrumah Johannes, towards the growth of the College from its humble beginnings to the force it is becoming in the training of midwives and general nurses needed for Ghana’s health sector.
Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sir Dr. Sam Essoun Jonah
Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, Sir Dr. Sam Essoun Jonah, duly matriculated the continuing and fresh students, as well as conferred Diplomas on the graduands.
He reiterated the need for the fresh graduates to exhibit the highest level of professionalism. He also entreated the fresh and continuing students to take their studies seriously and make meaning of the investments being made in their training.
Gains of Assinman NMTC
The Principal of the College, Mrs. Ophelia Nkrumah Johannes, in her address indicated that the four years existence of the College have been characterised by huge support from the four traditional areas (Owirekyi, Atandansu, Apimanim and Afutuakwa), the various Municipal and District Assemblies in the Assin enclave, groups and individuals, particularly the Honourable Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Kennedy Agyapong.
Principal of the Assinman NMTC, Mrs. Ophelia Nkrumah Johannes
“The College has received a donation of 22.23 acres of land from Oyoko Odame Amankra family of Assin Adubiase to be used as a satellite campus. Currently, the School has planted maize on almost 7 acres of the land” she acknowledged.
She made special mention of Dr. Justice Agyenim-Boateng, Head of Institutional Affiliation Office, UCC and Prof. Anokye Mohammed Adam, Provost of the College of Distance Education, UCC who assisted the College to go through the process of getting affiliated to UCC.
A section of Matriculants at the ceremony
She noted that the College has built a six hundred (600) capacity pavilion used as lecture hall and is still being expanded with support from its Parents Development Association (PDA).
She added that the school had secured eighteen (18) hostels for the accommodation of its students.
“The Honourable MP for Assin South, Rev Ntim Fordjour donated beds into the hostels, and the immediate past MP for Assin North, Hon. Abena Druwaa Mensah furnished our college library with books, tables and chairs, air conditioners and shelves” she noted with appreciation.
Some traditional rulers sitting in state
Mrs. Johannes said the institution can also boast of an ICT lab with fifty (50) desktop computers from Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic Communication (GIFEC) under the Ministry of Communication and Digitalisation. She recognized the contribution of the Central Regional Command as well as the District Division of the Ghana Police Service for ensuring the safety of students of the College.
The Principal also called for more support to enhance the physical structures of the College as well as its academic work.
Special Awards
Rev. Ntim Fordjour, Deputy Minister of Education presenting one of the awards
The occasion was used to honour deserving graduands who had excelled in their studies. The overall best graduating student, Miss Esther Takyi Baffour, who made a CGPA of 3.8 received prizes worth GHS 9, 000.
Special awards were also presented to the traditional councils, MDCEs and other individuals who have, over the years, distinguished themselves in their contribution to the sustenance and growth of the College.
Overall best graduating student, Esther Baffour Takyi
The awardees included the Board Chair of the College, Ehunuabobrim Prah Agyensaim VI, MP for Assin Central, Mr. Ken Agyapong; MP for Assin South and deputy Minister of Education, Rev. Ntim Fordjour; immediate past MP for Assin North, Abena Druwaa Mensah; Oyoko Odame Amankra family of Assin Adubiase among others.
The deputy Minister of Education, Rev. Ntim Fordjour presented some boxes of street lights to enhance the illumination and security of the campus.
Mrs. Johannes receiving a citation from Ehunuabobrim Prah Agyesaim VI
The Board of the School’s management also presented a citation to the Principal.
Brief History of Assinman NMTC
The College was established on 11th October, 2019, with the support of the four Paramount areas of Assin, the three Municipal and District Assemblies of Assin Fosu, Assin North and Assin South and the three Members of Parliament as well as the Assin Community at large. This noble institution is a community initiative school hence, its name Assinman Nursing and Midwifery Training College.
The current premises are owned by Mr. Robert Kofi Ampomah who rented this facility to the Hon. Member of Parliament for Assin Central, Mr. Kennedy Adjapong and the Assin Fosu Municipal Assembly to be used as temporal premises to commence the School.
The College received its first batch of one hundred and thirty-four (134) students on 11th October, 2019. The number dropped to one hundred and twenty-two (122) with 87% of this number being females, and 13% being males. Out of this figure, sixty-four (64) were registered midwifery students whereas fifty-nine (59) were registered general nursing students.
The staff strength of the College, at the time, was fifteen (15). Five (5) of the number were tutors, who worked on part time basis, and ten (10) supporting staff members.
After four years of existence, the College currently has a student enrollment of one thousand and two (1002). A breakdown of the number is as follows:
Registered General Nursing Students - 468
Registered Midwifery Students - 488
Access Course Students for post nap/nac - 46
These numbers exclude the one hundred and twenty-two (122) graduands.
The staff strength has equally grown over the period of the College’s existence. The number currently stands at eighty-three (83). Of the number, full time tutors are 20, 22 part time tutors, 32 supporting staff members, 7 Preceptors and 2 Service personnel.
Source: Documentation and Information Section-UCC