KNUST Distance Learning Admissions 2015 / 2016 Academic Year

Distance Learning Admissions

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Institute Of Distance Learning

Applications Closed: 3rd April, 2015

Admission of Candidates to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Degree Programmes
for the 2015/2016 Academic Year

It is announced for the information of prospective Applicants and the general public that Application Forms for Admission to the following programmes of the University through the Distance Learning Mode for the 2015/2016 Academic Year are now on sale:

1. Postgraduate Degree Programmes:

a)      Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA)
b)      Commonwealth Executive Master of Public    Administration (CEMPA)
c)      MBA Specialization (For CEMBA/CEMPA Graduates)
d)      MPhil./MSc. Industrial Mathematics
e)      MSc Environmental Science
f)       MSc Food Quality Management
g)      MPhil/MSc. Information Technology
h)      MPhil Post Harvest Technology (Horticulture)
i)       MPhil/MSc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
j)       MPhil/MSc. Health Informatics
k)       Masters in Public Administration
l)       MPhil/MSc. Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management
m)     MPhil/MSc. Educational Innovation and Leadership Science
n)      MA Sociology
o)      MPhil/MSc. Industrial Finance and Investment
p)      MSc. Development Management  
q)      MPhil/MPA Political Science
r)       Master of Education Degree (MEd)/Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
s)       MSc. Applied Statistics
t)       MSc. Accounting
u)      MSc Economics

A. Entry requirements for postgraduate programmes

1. Commonwealth Executive Master of Business Administration (CEMBA)
2. Commonwealth Executive Master of Public Administration   (CEMPA)

The CEMBA/CEMPA programmes are designed by Commonwealth of Learning (COL) to help busy practicing professionals, managers and public officers to gain a higher level of competency in their respective functions, and expand their perspective to encompass a more international outlook. The programmes are offered through distance education, a learner-oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular work.  At the heart of the programmes are the excellent learning materials licensed from some of the top universities across the Commonwealth.

The entry requirements for admission to the programmes are:

• A good First degree in any discipline, preferably Second class lower or better.
• Professional qualification (that is chartered level) eg. ACCA, CA, ICA, ICM.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience in senior management/leadership position
• Satisfactory score in the CEMBA/CEMPA Admission Test. The admission test consists of multiple choice questions designed to test applicants’ capabilities in the following areas: General knowledge; English Language; Quantitative Aptitude; and Reasoning/critical thinking.

3. MBA WITH SPECIALIZATION in the following areas:

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
• Human Resource Management;
• Finance;
• Accounting; and
• Marketing.

The one-year top-up specialization programme is designed for CEMBA/PA graduates to gain MBA specialization and identify themselves in specialized fields in their career paths.

Delivery would be by the E-mode with limited face-to-face sessions in Kumasi and Accra centres.

Entry Requirement: A degree in CEMBA/PA.

4. MPhil/MSc. Industrial Mathematics

The programme is designed to equip mathematically oriented graduates with powerful and up-to-date knowledge and skills in modelling and computational techniques that can be directly applied to solve real life problems that occur in critical areas of industry such as health, environment, energy, manufacturing, financial, agricultural, security, communications, transportation, rural and urban management sectors.

Entry requirement is a good First Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Physics or Computer Science.

5. MSc. Environmental Science

This programme is open to candidates with a good first degree in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Culture and Tourism, Natural Resource Management and Agriculture. 

6. MPhil. Post Harvest Technology (Horticulture)

The programme is to train candidates in various technologies in the prevention of post harvest losses.

Application is open to candidates with a good first degree in Agriculture, Post Harvest Technology, Natural Resource Management and Biological Sciences.

7. MPhil / MSc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The programme is designed to provide an opportunity for candidates to study contemporary theory and practice as well as pragmatic issues in the field of supply chain and logistics through extensive industrial field trips which would constitute part of the programme.

It is basically targeted at purchasing, supply chain and warehouse managers as well as logistics managers in diverse fields of practice who will wish to upgrade themselves.

Entry Requirements:

• First degree in logistics and supply chain management with second class lower division or better.
• First degree in any discipline with appreciable work experience in supply chain, logistics or transport management.

8. MPhil / MSc. Health Informatics

The course is designed for a wide range of people including medical lab technicians, nurses, midwives, medical practitioners, paramedics, and IT managers who want to keep ahead in this rapidly advancing field of health informatics.

Candidates must have one of the following:

(i) First degree with at least Second Class Lower division from a recognised university in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Technology and Communication, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science, Environmental Science, Biological Science, Human Biology, Nursing, Paramedics, Midwifery, Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine, Medical Laboratory, Biomathematics, Biostatistics, Engineering, Mathematics or Qualitative Programmes;

(ii) Applicants whose first degrees are not listed under (i) above but have worked in the medical field for at least three years may be considered.

9. MPhil/MSc. Information Technology

Candidates must have one of the following:

A first degree with at least second class Lower from an accredited University or University College in any of the following areas:

Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Communication Technology, Business Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, Social Science with a strong background in Mathematics.

Students with weak Computer Science background, especially in programming eg. Social Science students, may be required to take extra courses as may be deemed necessary by the Department.

10. MPhil/MSc in Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management         

The programme is open to working professionals from Ghana and other countries who want to develop a career in Business Consulting & Enterprise Risk Management. The entry requirements for admission to the programme are:

1. A good Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least a second class lower or better.
2.  Professional qualifications (i.e. Chartered Level) in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Administration, Marketing, Management, Insurance, Risk Management, etc. (e.g. ACCA, CIM, CFA, CFM).

11. MSc. Food Quality Management (IDL)

The programme is designed for candidates with requisite qualifications who are already working in the food sector. The goal is to enable candidates to understand the scope of total quality management and ISO based quality systems. It is expected that the training shall build the skills of candidates in understanding consumers’ behaviour, maintaining quality and improving safety in food industries. The programme shall also provide the scientific, technological and managerial skills needed for graduates wishing to follow career prospects in food quality management in agribusinesses, research and public administration. Finally, students shall develop the skills required to develop problem-based and learning approaches together with critical thinking skills.

Entry Requirements

a)      A BSc degree in Food Science and Technology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Nutrition Science, Biology, Agricultural Engineering or Chemical Engineering or any closely related science or technology BSc programme from a recognized university.

12. MSc. Development Management

The Development Management programme is established under the auspices of United Nations Universities (UNU) and implemented by a network of Universities in South Africa, Northern Africa and Europe. The entry requirement for admission to the programme is:

A good Bachelor’s degree, preferably second class lower or better in any of the following disciplines: The Built Environment such as Planning, Building Technology, Land Economy and Architecture; Business; Social Sciences or Engineering.

13. MPhil/MSc. Industrial Finance and Investments

The MSc/MPhil Industrial Finance and Investments programme is developed with the broader aim of producing new generation of Financial Managers and Investment Analysts; and promoting techniques of achieving financial and investment systems efficiency. The course content provides a sound, broadly-based education covering the advanced principles in finance, financial markets and institutions, treasury and investments. By working closely with industry to understand their needs, the programme is designed to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills that businesses tell us they require.

Entry requirements:

A good First degree, preferably Second class lower or better in the following disciplines: Accounting; Commerce; Business Administration; Banking and Finance; Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Actuarial Science; Engineering, Physics, Computer Science and related disciplines.
OR
  A final Professional Certificate (i.e. Chartered Level) from ACCA, ICAG, CFA and CIMA plus a minimum of 2 years working experience.

14. MPhil / MSc. Educational Innovation and Leadership Science

The programme is open to individuals from Ghana and other countries who want to obtain professional qualification in Educational Leadership, Planning and Management.

Entry requirement is any good Bachelor’s degree, preferably second class lower or better in any discipline.

15. MPhil in Political Science

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science. Admission preference would be given to candidates with background in Political Science.

16. MPA in Political Science

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science. Admission preference would be given to candidates working within the Public Service.

 17. MA Sociology

This programme aims at providing students with the ability to undertake   advanced studies in various branches of sociological interest and opportunities for consolidating and developing a general competence in sociological analysis.

Applicants must have a first degree in Sociology or Social Work with at least a Second class Lower Division. Applicants with first degrees in other academic disciplines may also be considered.

18. Master of Education Degree (MEd)/Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)

Substantial percentage of University graduates in Ghana find themselves in the teaching field. These graduates engage in teaching without the requisite technical skills needed to translate their acquired knowledge into manageable content that students would appreciate and assimilate. This programme is designed to train the teacher at all levels, including the University Lecturer in the rudiments of effective delivery to students.

Applicants are required to hold a first degree in an appropriate field of study from a recognized university. Applicants with a Graduate Diploma in Education may be considered for admission.

19. MSc. APPLIED STATISTICS

M.Sc. Applied statistics programme is designed for graduates who have professional interest in the use of statistics in everyday life. Graduates in humanities, social sciences, life and health sciences and those who have a need to use statistics in their work but have not had sufficient or current training in applied statistics.

Entry Requirements

• A bachelors degree (with at least second class lower division) in Statistics, Mathematics or a mathematical related Degree such as Actuarial Science, Economic  Computer science etc
•  Any other degree plus a Graduate Diploma in Statistics.    

20. MSc.  ACCOUNTING

MSc. Accounting Program is developed with the broader aim of creating a new generation of accountants, through the provision of sound and broad-based education that covers the advanced principles and application of accountancy.

It further hopes to equip students with solid grounding and knowledge in quantitative techniques, appraisals and evaluation of relevant financial issues. The new program encourages an in-depth engagement and understanding of the accountancy professions.

Entry Requirements

1. Applicants are required to hold at least a second class lower degree in any of the following:

        i.            accounting;
        ii.           any other degree with option in accounting; e.g., BSc Mathematics with accounting;
        iii.           any other degree with part qualification from recognised professional accountancy bodies such as: ICAG, ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, etc.

2. Any other degree with at least second class lower but without adequate foundation in accountancy. These prospective students who get admission into the programme via this route would be required to do additional courses to upgrade them to the requisite level.

21. i.    MSc. Economics

         Options in;

• Money, Banking and Finance
• Energy and Resource Economics

(all at the Accra Centre only)

The MSc. Economics is one-year advanced degree programme in the Economic Sciences designed to train professionals for industry both at home and abroad. The rationale is to develop competences in three core courses: macroeconomics, microeconomics and econometrics plus a host of relevant electives. The entry requirements for admission to the programme are:

1. A good First degree, preferably Second class lower or better in the following disciplines: BA/BSc. Economics, BA/BSc. Economics (with Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Geography, Law, Sociology, Political Science, and History); Bachelor of Business Administration, BSc. Mathematics/Statistics/Engineering /Physics/Actuarial Science/ Environmental Science/ Land Economy/Natural Resource Management; BA/BSc Geography/Geography and Resource Development/Geography and Rural Development/Geography and Regional Planning; and related disciplines.
2. Satisfactory score in the MSc Economics Admission Test.

B. All applicants must pass a written examination and/or an interview. Applicants who wish to pursue the MPhil must submit (in about 500 to 700 words) the following:
(a) An outline of research proposal
(b) Statement of purpose

C. Duration of the Programmes

All postgraduate programmes are for duration of between 1.5 to 2 Academic Years.

D. Diploma in Architectural Technology (2-year programme)

Entry requirement:

1. WASSCE/SSCE holders who have credit in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit in three (3) elective subjects.
2. ORDINARY LEVEL holders with credit in at least five (5) subjects at G.C.E.  “O” level (or its equivalent including English and Mathematics).
3. PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATE IN ARCHITECTURAL DRAUGHTSMANSHIP with passes at SSCE/WASSCE in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science.
4. CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE (CTC) 1& 2 and other related professional certificates.
5. FOREIGN APPLICANTS and all others who have any of the above qualifications or their equivalent from an accredited institution.

How to Apply

On-line application e-vouchers can be obtained at the following banks: Ecobank, HFC Bank and Fidelity Bank. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher.

E-vouchers: May be purchased by bankers’ draft payable to the Institute of     Distance Learning, KNUST from:

• KUMASI- The Office of the Director, Institute of Distance Learning, New Examination Block, KNUST Campus, Tel 0247274661 or 0500482885
• ACCRA- Catholic Institute of Business and Technology, Adabraka (formally, Social Advance Institute) Accra Contact Mr. Adu Brenya/Michael Tel: 0500482875

• KNUST Accra City Campus, Accra Contact Mathias Tel: 0500482876
• SUNYANI- University of Energy and Natural Resources. Contact Mr. Appiah 0242543408 or Clement on Tel: 0500482877
• HO- Ho Polytechnic, Volta Region, Contact: Mr. Ben Quarshie Honyenuga,Tel 0500482877
• TAKORADI- Takoradi Polytechnic, Contact: Mr. Emmanuel Opintan-Baah, Tel 0500482883
• KOFORIDUA- Gratis Foundation; Contact Mr. Foster Ofori, Tel. 0244811805 or Fedelia 0500482874
• AKOSOMBO - Contact Mr Moses A. Korda, Tel. 0244449499
• TAMALE- Tamale Polytechnic, Contact Mr. Abubakari Abdul-Razak, Tel. 0500482879
• BOLGATANGA- Bolgatanga Secondary School, Contact Mr. Zoogar Mukasa, Tel. 050482880
• WA Centre: Jihann Training College, Contact Mr. Dominic  Wanaa, Tel. 0500482878
• TARKWA Contact Mr. Andrew Doku, UMAT, Tel. 0500482884
• CAPE COAST: Cape Coast Polytechnic, Contact Mr. K. A. Simpson, Tel. 0500482882
• TECHIMAN: Contact Mr Toura  0205782024

Note:

1. Programmes would be mounted depending on the number of qualified applicants and only centres with the requisite number of qualified applicants would operate. (please contact IDL office for details)
2. Facilitation may be a blend of online and face-to-face sessions on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) at the proposed Centres mentioned above.

E. Cost of Application Form

E-voucher together with Prepaid EMS Envelope cost as follows:

• ALL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (Including Entrance Examination and Interview) -  GH¢ 250.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and $250 for Foreign Applicants
• ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES - GH¢ 150.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and $150 for Foreign Applicants

The completed on line forms should be posted in the enclosed self-addressed EMS envelope to reach
THE DIRECTOR,
INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE LEARNING,
KNUST-KUMASI,
GHANA by Friday, 3rd April, 2015.

Note:

1.  ALL APPLICANTS ARE TO VISIT http://admissions.knust.edu.gh (admission portal) AND COMPLETE AN ONLINE APPLICATION USING THE E-VOUCHER PROVIDED. TWO COPIES OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION SHOULD BE PRINTED AND POSTED TO THE DIRECTOR, IDL, KNUST, KUMASI, TOGETHER WITH ALL RELEVANT CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.

2. APPLICANTS MUST INCLUDE IN THEIR APPLICATION FORMS CERTIFIED TRUE COPIES OF THEIR CERTIFICATES AND 2 REFEREES’ REPORT.
3. ONLY RESULTS AND/OR DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY APPLICANTS AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF THEIR APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED.
4. THE DATE FOR THE CEMBA/CEMPA ENTRANCE EXAMINATION/ADMISSION TEST IS SATURDAY, 25th APRIL, 2015 AT 9.00AM. ALL APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE TEST AT THEIR SELECTED CENTRES.

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT http://idl.knust.edu.gh OR CALL TEL: 0247274661 or 0500482885