Mission schools demand 30 per cent admission quota

Kumasi, June 4, GNA – The Catholic Diocese of Konongo-Mampong in the Ashanti Region has called for a 30 per cent admission quota in all Senior High Schools founded by faith organisations.

The demand has been necessitated by lack of access to admission of members’ wards into these mission schools, a situation created by the introduction of the Computer Schools Selection Placement (CSSP).

In a communique issued after the first Synod held by the Catholic Diocese of the Konongo-Mampong at the Spiritan University of Ejisu, and copied to the Ghana News Agency (GNA), said the situation defeated the very objectives for which the schools were established.

The communiqué signed by the Most Rev Joseph Osei Bonsu, Catholic Bishop of the Diocese and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, called for a re-look of the country’s education to ensure that high premium was placed on the moral and human formation of the youth.

“Our schools are not doing enough in the area of the moral and human formation of the youth as evidenced in the current state of widespread examination malpractices”, the communiqué said.

“The low level of academic achievement, especially in the rural areas, continue to bedevil our educational system and scar the conscience of the nation” it said.

The communique said it was distressing that parents, teachers and other education officials actually colluded with students to cheat at examinations under the misguided idea of securing the student’s future.

“In the light of the alarming situation, it was regrettable that governments, by their policies, continue to side-line the missions in the supervision and management of mission schools in the country”, it said.

It noted with regret that in spite of all the huge investments in the area of national development, the country continues as a nation to churn out unemployable graduates and attributed this to the unilateral emphasis on just the acquisition of knowledge and skills.

The communiqué urged government to reconsider some of these policies and enter into meaningful partnerships with all stakeholders for the sake of the future of the teeming youth in the country.

Source: GNA

IT specialist arrested over nurses training school admission scam

An Information Technology (IT) expert who is suspected to be behind a syndicate that hacks into the online nurses training school admission system of the Ministry of Health has been arrested by the police.

The suspect, Isaac Kwesi Otibu, 27, an official of the IT Department of the Accra Regional Hospital School of Anaesthesia at Ridge, is said to have generated his own online forms and receipts in the name of the ministry which he sold and issued to potential students.

An accomplice, whose name is being withheld for security reasons, has also been arrested.

The accomplice is said to have mounted an illegal sales point for the sale of the forms, although they were to be bought at the health training schools.

The health training schools include nurses training schools, health assistant training schools, school of hygiene, psychiatric nurses training schools, school of dental technology, public health, community nursing, peri-operative and school of anaesthesia.

The syndicate, which has been detected nationwide in all health training schools, is said to have cost the Ministry of Health about GH¢3 million, representing 50 per cent of its internally generated funds from the sale of the nurses training school admission forms.

Prospective students pay GH¢80 for online forms, after which they are issued with receipts with special codes which are used to fill the admission forms online.

An additional GH¢20 is paid for an envelope and postage of the admission letter.


Sales person detects fake code

The Accra Regional Police Crime Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police Mr Paul Natongma, told the Daily Graphic that the suspects were being processed for court on a provisional charge of forging documents.

Otibu, he said, was arrested after a sales person of the School of Anaesthesia was approached by a potential student with a receipt purported to have been issued by the school.

The sales person was said to have found out that the code on the receipt was fake, even though it had similar features like the authentic receipt.


More victims

Confirming the case, the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Health, Mr Tony Goodman, said the suspects had been syphoning revenue due the ministry and defrauding applicants for some time now.

“We suspect many people have fallen victim. In such cases, when people buy the forms from these fraudsters, they are not selected in the admission process because it is detected that the codes are fake,” he said.

According to him, the fake forms were sold in vans, illegal sales points and Internet cafes across the country.

Mr Goodman said until 2013, the ministry used the manual process by which applicants had to buy brochures at post offices which they filled and submitted through courier services, after indicating the schools of their choice.

“However, two years ago, we discovered that people were printing the manual brochures and selling them to unsuspecting applicants,” he said, adding that “the ministry then decided to invest in a system that would put a stop to the situation, leading to the acquisition of a server for the generation of software for the issuing of the receipt and online services”.


Source: Written by Emelia Ennin Abbey, Graphic.com.gh

The University of Ghana holds three simultaneous matriculation at Distance Education (DE) Learning Centres.

Accra, April 27, GNA – The University of Ghana (UG) for the first time, has held three simultaneous matriculation at its Accra City Campus, Kumasi, and Tamale Distance Education (DE) Learning Centres.

Matriculants at the Accra City Campus were drawn from Accra, Cape Coast, Tsito, Koforidua and Takoradi Learning Centres, while that of the Kumasi and Sunyani centres took place in Kumasi; whereas the Tamale centre hosted students from Tamale, Bolgatanga and Wa centres.

Addressing the matriculants at the Accra City Campus, Professor Ernest Ayittey, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of UG, said, for the first time, matriculation ceremonies were being held concurrently in three regional learning centres, as part of the long-term goal to transform the regional centres into satellite campuses of the University.

He said there had being a number of changes in the DE mode of the University starting from  the 2014/2015 academic year which aimed at improving on delivery and making the distance learning mode more attractive to students.

The VC mentioned that one of such changes was the restructuring and expansion of the programmes on offer.

Prof Ayittey announced that programmes being offered had been expanded to include Nursing and Information Technology.

He said the Nursing programme, run in conjunction with the School of Nursing, had proven to be particularly popular in most regional centres.

He disclosed that a total of 653 applications were received this academic year for Nursing, out of which 513 were admitted and 450 enrolled, representing 38 per cent of the total number of enrolled DE students.

The VC said the Bachelor of Science in Administration and Bachelor of Arts programmes remained popular choices for their DE students, with 346 and 367 students respectively accepting offers this academic year.

He pointed out that there were 21 students enrolled in their newly-introduced Bachelor of Science programme in Information Technology, which for this academic year was being offered at the Accra City Campus.

On the general enrolment, the VC observed that figures for the 2014/2015 academic year were up from last year’s figure of 775 to 1184, representing a 52 per cent increase.

“We are working hard as a University to not only to increase the numbers of our students in the Distance Learning mode, but also to improve the facilities and learning experiences that our students have,” Prof Ayittey stated.

“Starting from this year, DE students were admitted to their regional centres, and with the improvement of facilities in the centres, the students will have all tutorials and examinations in their centres, without having to come down to Legon, as has been the practice over the years,” he added.

He said the collegiate system which was implemented at the beginning of this academic year would provide more room for innovations at the school and college levels, and the semi-autonomous nature of the colleges would enable them take more decisions on their academic programmes and administration.

Prof Ayittey recounted that the University recently inaugurated a $ 37.5 million Information Communication Technology (ICT) project for its DE programme under the Chinese Phase Two ICT Project.

He said the project, funded with a Chinese Government loan procured by the Ghana Government on behalf of UG, had deployed an integrated Digital Mobile Learning platform for DE.

“This is part of a larger set of activities reflecting the strong desire of UG to use ICT as a major strategy in achieving its future goals,” Prof Ayittey said.

The VC said as part of the project, the Accra, Koforidua, Sunyani, Takoradi, Tsito and Wa Centres had been equipped with modern facilities; with each centre provided with ultra-modern computer labs, smart classrooms, a video conference facility, backup generators and outdoor Wi-Fi.

He noted that in addition, as part of the project; 3000 internet enabled android tablets had been acquired; pre-loaded with the relevant teaching and learning materials, and distributed to newly admitted students.

Prof Ayittey said the DE programme was therefore, in the process of moving away from paper-based teaching materials to Sakai, an eLearning platform, which has enhanced teaching and learning.

“Also as part of the plan to grow regional learning centres into campuses of the University, work has started on the rehabilitation and refurbishment of the regional learning centres,” the VC said.

Prof Ayittey further urged the students to take their studies seriously and determine to be part of the 2017 and 2018 graduating classes for those admitted to level 200 and 100 respectively.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program at Ashesi University College

The MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program is a $500 million, 10-year initiative to educate and prepare young people – particularly from Africa – to lead change and make a positive social impact in their communities. The Scholars Program at Ashesi will provide 200 young people from economically disadvantaged communities who have demonstrated academic talent and leadership potential with access to quality and relevant education.

Scholars at Ashesi represent some of the best and brightest students from across the African continent, and thanks to a $13 million commitment from The MasterCard Foundation, will receive a holistic education that includes:

Comprehensive Scholarships Students receive financial support for fees, books and supplies, transportation, accommodation, and stipends.

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Life-long Skills
Scholars at Ashesi benefit from enrichment in skill areas relevant to life and employment success, such as technological competence, critical thinking, communications, and entrepreneurship.

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Transition Support Scholars will receive support during their transition into Ashesi, and the workforce, with mentoring, career counseling, internships, leadership development, and other life skills coaching.  

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Give-Back Component An integral component of the Program is the commitment from Scholars to give back to their communities. Students will get to actively work on this commitment through volunteer and community service opportunities with support from partners around Africa.

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Career Opportunities Since Ashesi's inception, 95% of our graduates have stayed to work and contribute to growth and development in Africa. Ashesi graduates believe in giving back to Africa, and over 95% our graduates receive job offers within months of graduation.

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A Global Alumni Network Graduates of the Scholars Program will be connected through an alumni network that offers information, resources, and opportunities to learn from other scholars and Ashesi graduates around the world.

Ashesi University College - How to Apply

(1) Create Your Account
Visit our online application platform (http://admissions.ashesi.edu.gh/), provide a valid email address and fill the necessary information required to create and activate your account.

(2) Complete Application Form
Complete the form and upload all necessary documents as indicated.

(3) Pay For and Submit Application
Applicants need to purchase an e-voucher:

• online using a Visa card or MTN Mobile Money. (http://vouchers.transflowmerchant.com/merchants.php?op=1&id=016)
• at any of the branches of the following institutions (currently available for students in Ghana) Ecobank, Agricultural Development Bank, Prudential Bank Limited, Unibank Ghana Limited, HFC Bank Limited,Fidelity Bank Ghana Limited, Universal Merchant Bank, Zenith Bank Ghana Limited, GCB Bank.
• by wire transfer (for international students). Visit here for transfer details. (http://www.ashesi.edu.gh/admissions/fees-and-financial-aid/98-about/accounting-and-finance/766-payment-of-tuition-fees.html

Application fee:
Ghanaians
Early/Regular Applications: GHs100 

Late Applications: GHs150 

Non-Ghanaians

Early/Regular Applications: $100
Late Applications: $150


Please Note:

You can save your application progress at any point and continue later.

Please note that once you ‘submit’ your application, you cannot make any changes.

All result slips, transcripts or report cards must be scanned and uploaded with other necessary documents.

Applicants must check all details and documents entered and uploaded before submission. Any information submitted cannot be amended.

Only applications with all required documents submitted will be considered.

You can download a PDF version of the application ( http://www.ashesi.edu.gh/images/admissions/docs/Ashesi_Admissions_Form_Final_2015_Sample.pdf) as a guide to the online application. 
You cannot submit this PDF as your application.

Ashesi University College - Entry Requirements

Ghanaian Nationals

1. Completed application form, including personal essays.
2. High School transcripts.
3. One of the following examination results is required:

• West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). Six subjects are used to calculate your standard WASSCE score: Integrated Science, Core Math, Core English and three electives. A minimum grade of C6 in each subject is required to apply. 
• IGCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level and at least three ‘A’ Level passes (with grade A-D)
• International Baccalaureate(IB) certificate or IB Diploma
• French Baccalaureate (a certified copy of the original score and a certified translated copy in English)
• Other equivalent exam results approved by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana

International Students

In addition to meeting the requirements described for Ghanaian nationals, applications from International students must meet the following requirements:

• Certified Translation: Transcripts or other supporting documents submitted by international applicants in a language other than English must be translated and certified as copies of the original document(s).
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): International students for who English is a second language must submit a TOEFL score. The minimum passing grade required is 80 for the Internet Based Test (iBT).

Transfer Students

In line with the University of Cape Coast (UCC) academic rules and regulation policy, all students that transfer into Ashesi must begin as first year students. Ashesi does not accept transfers into the 2nd, 3rd or 4th year of our academic program.

In order to secure admission, transfer candidates must provide official transcripts from each college or university attended. It is your responsibility to ensure that an official transcript has been received from each institution attended in order to complete your application.

Christian Service University College August 2015 Admissions - How To Apply

Please Note Admission to CSUC is strictly conducted online. The following are available:

Undergraduate Ghanaian Applicants
Undergraduate International Applicants
Undergraduate Mature Applicants
Postgraduate Applicants (Cost of Application Pack : GHC 120)

CSUC on-line application E-VOUCHERS can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢80.00 at the any Branch of Ecobank Ghana and the Cash Office, CSUC Campus. Ghanaian applicants in the following categories are expected to apply using the E-VOUCHER:

 WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
 Diploma Applicants
 HND Holders

At the Bank,

1. Applicants will be required to indicate their names, mobile phone numbers and e-mail addresses on the bank voucher before they are served.

2. Those without e-mail addresses will however not be disadvantaged. A confirmation of their PIN will be sent to their mobile phones. Applicants are however advised to create and own a valid email address in case they do not have one as it is required during the online admission process.

3. Applicants should buy the CSUC application E-VOUCHER and CAREFULLY follow the instructions given. After the application has been submitted on-line, the PIN should be kept in a safe place as they may be required by applicants when assessing their admission status at a later date.


After completion of the online application, all applicants are expected to submit the following documents to the address below. Applicants should send their documents using FEDEX, DHL, EMS or UPS Courier services.

i. A copy of the online admission print-out.

ii.Two (2) Certified original copies of Diploma/HND transcripts, where applicable.

iii. Where applicable, two (2) certified copies of ‘O’ and ‘A’ Level certificates/result slips.

iv. Where applicable, two (2) certified copies WASSCE/SSSCE result slips.

The Registrar,
Christian Service University College
P. O. Box 3110,
Kumasi – Ghana

Our Help Lines are (Opened from 9:00 AM GMT - 4:00 PM GMT weekdays)

+233 3220 – 28781, 39258, 39303

Christian Service University College - Programmes Available for AUGUST 2015 Admissions

Programmes for the Regular School

MA Christian Ministry with Management
BSc. Information Technology (IT)
BSc. Nursing
BA Community Development
BSc. Computer Science
BA Communication Studies(with options in Print Journalism; Broadcast Journalism, Public Relations; and Advertising)
BBA Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
BBA Accounting
BBA Banking & Finance
BBA Human Resource Management
BBA Marketing
BA Theology with Administration (Regular & Sandwich)


Programmes for the Weekend School

BSc. Information Technology (IT)
BA Communication Studies (Public Relations option)
BBA Purchasing & Supply Chain Management
BBA Accounting
BBA Banking & Finance
BBA Human Resource
BBA Marketing

Programmes run on Friday evenings and Saturdays for the Weekend School; Morning and Evening Sessions as appropriate for the Regular School.

Interested applicants should purchase the CSUC online E-Vouchers at GH₵80.00 at any Ecobank branch and apply at the CSUC website: www.csuc.edu.gh. Application forms are also sold at all major post offices in Ghana.

Welcome to the start of a wonderful journey of learning and self-discovery!

Admissions Office
Christian Service University College
Email: admissions@csuc.edu.gh

Christian Service University College - General Requirements for Admission

The minimum qualification to gain admission into any of our degree programmes includes the following:

1. SSSCE credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects: three (3) electives plus, three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Aggregate score should not exceed 24.

2. WASSCE credit passes(A1-C6) in six (6) ) subjects: three(3) electives plus, three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies. The aggregate score should not exceed 36.

3. ABCE holders with at least, passes in three (3) subjects, one of the passes should be grade D or better plus, at least, five (5) credit passes of the GBCE including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies.

4. Mature Candidates must not be less than 27 years at the time of admission and should have, at least, five years considerable working experience. Mature applicants will be required to enroll in a 6-week course, write an entrance examination, and attend an interview if successful.

Mature applicants must show proof of age with a legitimate document that is at least 5 years old, provide introductory letter and show any proof of employment.

5. Entry Requirements for Higher National Diploma (HND) Qualifications:
The applicant must have graduated with at least 2nd Class lower division from a recognised Polytechnic.

Applicants are supposed to have credit/good passes of the SSSCE/WASSCE which would have occasioned his/her successful admission into the HND programme. Placement would be based on qualification.
Applicants with Post-Sec Teacher’s Cert ‘A’ or Diploma in Education who are also in possession of GCE ‘O level/SSSCE/WASCE good passes with aggregate score not exceeding 24 with respect to SSSCE and 36 of the WASSCE may apply.


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR BSC. NURSING

In line with the admission requirements of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (K.N.U.S.T), to which the Nursing Programme is affiliated, one of the following academic requirements is needed for admission:

I. SSSCE Holders: Applicants should have credits (A-D) in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3) Elective Subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The aggregate score should not exceed 24, for level 100 placement.

OR

WASSCE Holders: Applicants should have credits (A1-C6) in THREE Core Subjects (English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science), plus credits in THREE (3)Elective Subjects: Biology, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. The aggregate score should not exceed 36. Applicants will be admitted to L 100.

II. Mature Applicants: Applicants must be at least 25 years at the time of submitting the application form. The applicant should have EITHER

Five (5) credits at the O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics or Credits in SSSCE /WASSCE Core English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science and threeelective subjects with an aggregate not exceeding 24/36 respectively. Applicants would write an entry examination and pass an interview at the end, to guarantee level 100 placement; OR

A State Registered Nursing Certificate (SRN) with a minimum of FIVE years working experience /Public Health Nurses with ONE (1) year or more of practice who hold RGN/Post-Basic Nursing Programme Certificate. Applicants would write an entry examination and pass an interview at the end in order to guarantee L 200 placement.


III. Holders of the Registered General Nursing (RGN) Diploma with at leastTHREE (3) years’ working experience and a good pass at the Diploma level may be admitted to L 300 of the degree programme after a successful interview.

Spiritan University College - Programmes Offered As of 2014 / 2015 Academic Year

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Arts – Philosophy and Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts – Sociology and Economics
B.Sc. Finance and Management
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Business Administration (with options in):
Human Resource Management
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Marketing

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Diploma in Philosophy and Religious Studies

PROJECTED PROGRAMMES

Masters in Theology ( Affiliated to Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA, USA Bacherlor of Arts Programmes)

Para-Legal Studies and Social Work
Information and Communication Technology
B. Ed. Education

Diploma Programmes

Para – Legal Studies and Social Works
Multi – Media Studies
Guidance and Counselling

Spiritan University College 2015 / 2016 Admissions - Entry Requirements for Admission

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION

Admission requirements are in line with the standard approved by the National Accreditation Boar, our mentor University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and acquired at not more than two sittings.

The requirements are:

PHILOSOPHY/SOCIOLOGY-ECONOMICS

1. SSSCE Holders

Candidates must have six credits (A-D) in three Core subjects (Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies) plus credits (A-D) in three Elective Subjects with an aggregate of 24 or better.

2. WASSCE Holders

Candidates must have six credits (A1-C6) in three Core subjects (Core English, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies) plus credits (A1-C6) in three Elective Subjects with an aggregate of 36 or better.

3. G.C.E "O" Level Applicants

Candidates must be holders of General Certificate Examination Ordinary Level with five (5) credits including English and Mathematics plus Three (3) passes in Advanced Level including General Paper.

4. Diploma Holders

Candidates must fulfill the above basic requirements plus a Diploma from a reputable institution in a discipline other than Philosophy and Religious Studies with a cumulative point of 3.0 or better. He/she will be admitted to level 200

5. Foreign Students

Candidates will be admitted if they have qualifications equivalent to those mentioned above. Those from non-English speaking countries must show evidence of proficiency in English.


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc) IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (OPTIONS)

Banking and Finance
Accounting
Human Resources Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Marketing


BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BSc)  PROGRAMMES

BSc. Economics and Finance
BSc. Finance and Management

Full-Time –Time Programmes (Day, Evening or Weekend)


Entry Requirements for Admission in L100

1. SSSCE/WASSCE Holders

A candidate who wishes to apply for admission to a degree programme in either the BSc. or BSc in administration must have credits in three (3) Core Subjects (i.e. English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or Social Studies), plus credits in three WASSSCE/SSSCE Elective Subjects in General Arts, General Science or Business.

2. GBCE/ABCE Level Holders

Applicants holding passes in three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects in General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE), or passes in three (3) core and three (3) elective subjects in Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) plus passes in three core subjects at WASSSCE/SSSCE as indicated under (i) above. Candidates with GBCE will also be considered for admission if they have five (5) credits including English and Mathematics plus three (3) passes in Advanced Level.

3. Professional Certificate Holders

Applicants holding Stage 1 of ACCA, or ICA, or Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers ACIB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), must also have passes at WASSSCE/SSSCE in three core subjects, as indicated under item (i) above.

4. Mature Applicants

Candidate applying as mature applicants must be at least 25 years with passes in the core subjects, i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three elective subjects at the SSSCE/WASSSCE, or credits in Five GCE ‘O' Level Subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Short-listed applicants shall take an Entrance Examination and pass an interview.

5. Foreign Students

Foreign students or non-Ghanaian applicants will be admitted to either the BSc. or BSc in Business Administration programmes if they possess same qualifications or qualifications equivalent to those aforementioned. Those from non-English speaking countries will be required to show evidence of proficiency in English.


Entry Requirements for Admission in L200

Higher National Diploma HoldersHolders of higher national diploma in programmes other than HND Accountancy shall be admitted to Level 200 on the BSc Accounting programme.


Entry Requirements for Admission in L300

Higher National Diploma Holders
Holders of higher national diploma (HND in Accountancy (first or second class upper/lower division) shall be admitted to Level 300 on the BSc Accounting programme. Those with HND qualifications lower than the above may be considered for admission into level 200.

Methodist University College Ghana - Programmes Available for 2015/16 Academic Year

Post-Graduate Degree Programmes

M.A. Guidance and Counseling
M.Phil Guidance and Counseling
M.Phil Statistics
M.B.A. with options in
- Accounting
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing

The M.B.A. programme comes with a Thesis option and a Course Work Option

Duration for each postgraduate programme is Two Years


Bachelor Degree Programmes

Faculty of Business Administration
B.B.A. (Bachelor of Business Administration) in:
- Accounting
- Banking and Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Management Studies

Faculty of Social Studies
B.Sc Acturial Science
B.Sc Economics
B.Sc Information Technology
B.Sc Mathematics and Statistics
B.A. Psychology
B.A. Social Work
B.Sc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
B.Sc Economics and Statistics

Faculty of Arts and General Studies
B.A. English Studies
B.A. Religious Studies and Ethics
B.A. Religion , Ethics and Psychology
B.A. French
B.A. Music
BFA. Theatre Studies

Faculty of Applied Sciences
B.Sc General Agriculture

Diploma Programmes

Diploma in General Nursing (Wenchi Campus)
Diploma in General Agriculture (Wenchi Campus)
Diploma in Music ( Dansoman Campus )
Diploma in Information Technology ( Dansoman Campus )


Certificate Programmes - (Dansoman Day Session)

One (1) Semester Duration
Certificate in Business Administration
Certificate in Entrepreneurship

One (1) Year Duration
Certificate in General/Church Music
Certificate in Christian Ministry and Leadership
Certificate in Information Technology
Certificate in Statistics
Certificate in Events Management
Certificate in Fashion, Costume and Make-Up Design
Certificate in Theatre Practice
Certificate in Sound Engineering

One (1) Year Duration ( Wenchi Campus )
Certificate in Agri-Business
Certificate in Agro-Processing
Certificate in Horticulture

Methodist University Ghana College 2015 / 2016 Admissions - How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION - METHODIST UNIVERSITY COLLEGE GHANA

APPLICANTS IN GHANA

Methodist University College Ghana application e-vouchers can be obtained by Ghanaian applicants for GH¢120.00 at the following banks: First Capital Plus Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Zenith Bank, HFC Bank, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank, Unibank, Universal Merchant Bank, and also at MTN Offices (MTN Mobile Money)


Applicants with visa cards ( both Ghanaian and foreign) can buy eVouchers online (http://vouchers.transflowmerchant.com/merchants.php?op=1&id=013)


Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the voucher when completing the online application form.


TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM:

i. Enter the PIN and Serial Number from your application voucher
ii. Scan and upload your passport picture.
iii. Complete the form Online
iv. Applicants should ensure that they click on the 'SAVE' button at the end of the applications.
v. Submit the form.


PLEASE NOTE:

i. You do not need to complete the form at one sitting; you can return to your partially completed application by logging in to the system using the PIN and Serial Number from your application voucher.

ii. Postgraduate students should scan and upload results slip as well as any supporting documents. ( Your application will not be considered until we have received all the required documents)

iii. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their online applications.

NB: A FORM ONCE SUBMITTED CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BUT CANNOT BE EDITED.

Ghanaian Applicants: Visit the links below to apply

1 . Undergraduate     http://admissions.mucg.edu.gh/bach

2. Postgraduate        http://admissions.mucg.edu.gh/grad

FOREIGN APPLICANTS Methodist University College Ghana application e-vouchers  can be obtained by foriegn applicants  for GH¢240.00 if  within Ghana and $120 if outside Ghana at the following  banks:  First Capital Plus Bank, Ghana Commercial Bank,  Universal Merchant Bank, Agricultural Development Bank, Zenith Bank,  HFC Bank, Ecobank, Fidelity Bank,  Unibank, Universal Merchant Bank, and also at   MTN Offices (MTN Mobile Money) Applicants with visa cards ( both Ghanaian and foreign)  can buy eVouchers online  (http://vouchers.transflowmerchant.com/merchants.php?op=1&id=013)  Applicants should follow carefully the instructions  on the voucher when completing the online application form. Foreign Applicants: Visit the link below to apply http://admissions.mucg.edu.gh/fs/

Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG) 2015 / 2016 Admissions - How to Apply

ONLINE APPLICATION

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Ghanaian and Non Ghanaian Applicants can apply by following the steps below:

Purchase an eVoucher from any branch of these banks (Agricultural Development Bank, Ecobank, HFC Bank, Universal Merchant Bank, Prudential Bank, UniBank and Fidelity Bank). The cost of an eVoucher is GHS 100.00 for Ghanaian applicants and $100.00 for Non-Ghanaian applicants.

Applicants can also purchase the eVoucher using VISA and MTN Mobile Money. To use the VISA or MTN Mobile Money platform,

1. Visit http://vouchers.transflowmerchant.com/proc/forms.php
2. Provide your Name, Email Address and a valid Telephone Number (include international prefix and number should be a registered MTN mobile money subscriber)
3. Click Submit
4. Wait for PIN and Serial Number to be sent to the Telephone Number as SMS or the Email Address you provided.

TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

1. Visit http://gha.tmpws01.net/gha/gh/auth/login.php
2. Enter the PIN and Serial Number on the eVoucher you purchased.
3. Complete the form
4. Add all supporting documents
5. Submit the form

PLEASE NOTE:

1. Applicants do not need to complete the form at one sitting; you can return to your partially completed application form by logging in to the system using the PIN and Serial Number on your eVoucher.
2. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their online forms.
3. Applicants should scan and upload their passport size photographs and results slips. Matured applicants must include their birth or baptismal certificates. The certificate should not be less than 3 years old.
4. Application will not be considered until all required documents have been received.

 A FORM ONCE SUBMITTED CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BUT CANNOT BE EDITED.

5. Applicants are required to print the summary and attach an endorsed corroborative form and mail to

The Registrar,

Presbyterian University College, Ghana

P. O. Box 59

Abetifi

Offline Application

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1. Application forms can be purchased from any campus of the University for GHC 100.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and $100.00 for Non-Ghanaian Applicants. Alternatively, application forms can be downloaded  here (http://www.presbyuniversity.edu.gh/main/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Admission-form-2015-16.pdf) but applicants must pay before the form can be processed.
2. The completed application form together with results slips/certificates and supporting documents should be submitted to

 The Registrar,

Presbyterian University College, Ghana

P. O. Box 59

Abetifi

 Further information may be obtained from the Registrar on:

Telephone: (+233) 0202277202-5, 7-10

Presby Church to build more Health Training Schools

The Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Rev. Dr Samuel Ayete-Nyampong, has said that the church will continue to build more health training institutions to train more health professionals.

He said it was for that reason that the church had decided to convert all its vocational training centres into health training institutions.

He said the health coordinating unit of the church, with support of the committee on health and environment, had been charged to accomplish this task by 2020.

Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong said this when he opened the 21st annual performance review meeting of the Presbyterian Health Services at Abokobi in the Ga East District in the Greater Accra Region.

He reiterated the church’s commitment to promote quality healthcare delivery to ensure productivity.

Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong said over the years the Presbyterian Church of Ghana had extended the delivery of quality health care to almost every corner of the country, adding that it would continue to provide both logistic and infrastructure support for its health facilities.

Vocational institute

Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong said last year the church handed over the Duayaw-Nkwanta Girls Vocational Institute to the health unit of the church to convert it into a midwifery training school. 

He said the process had already begun, with the first batch of students expected to be admitted in the 2016/2017 academic year, adding that the vision of the church in the health sector was to serve the poor through the provision of holistic, affordable and quality health service in fulfilment of Christ’s mandate “to go and heal the sick and tell them about the Kingdom of God.”

Rev. Ayete-Nyampong said the church would continue to be a key player in health service delivery in the country.

Health facilities

He said currently the church had 51 health facilities made up of four district/municipal hospitals, one regional eye clinic, nine primary healthcare outreach centres, 31 health centres and clinics, one nursing and midwifery training school, one nurses training college, a midwifery training school, a health technical maintenance unit and two community-based rehabilitation centres, making it the third largest provider of health services in the country.

Rev. Dr Ayete-Nyampong said without doubt the government alone could not shoulder the responsibility of developing the health sector. He, therefore, gave the assurance that the church was prepared to continue partnering the government in its development efforts.

NHIS indebtedness

The Executive Director of the Christian Health Association of Ghana, (CHAG),  Mr Peter Kwame Yeboah, expressed concern about the National Health Insurance Authority’s (NHIA) indebtedness to the health institutions, which was making it difficult for them to perform some of their activities effectively.

He said the CHAG leadership and the churches would continue to engage the government to resolve this important national issue.

Mr Yeboah commended the Presbyterian Church of Ghana for its contributions to health delivery in Ghana.

Source: Graphic Online

University of Development Studies - UNDERGRADUATE COURSES - WA CAMPUS

a. FACULTY OF INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (FIDS)

• 4-Year BA (Integrated Development Studies )
• 4-Year BA (Integrated Development Studies with Environment and Resources Management Option)
• 4-Year BA (Integrated Development Studies with Economics and Entrepreneurship Development Option)
• 4-Year BA (Integrated Development Studies with Development Communication Option)
• 4-Year BA (Integrated Development Studies with Development Administration Option)
• 2-Year Diploma in Integrated Community Development (DICD)

 b. FACULTY OF PLANNING AND LAND MANAGEMENT (FPLM)

Degree Programmes

• 4-Year BA (Integrated Community Development (ICD))
• 4-Year BSc (Planning)
• 4-Year BSc (Real Estate)
• 4-Year BSc (Development Management)
• 4-Year BSc (Land Management)

Diploma Programme

• 2-Year Diploma in Development Management

NB:

To be eligible for admission into the BA (Integrated Community Development) programme, candidates must have, in addition to the core subjects’ requirements; credit passes (A1 to C6) in three elective subjects from either General Arts or Business Programmes.

For BSc (Planning), candidates must have credit passes(A1 to C6) in English Language, Mathematics(Core), Integrated Science (not Social Studies), plus either all subjects in category A, or any two subjects from category A and one subject from Category B below:

Category A	Category B
Geography	Religious Studies
Economics	Business Mathematics and Costing
Government/History	Accounting
Mathematics (Elective)	Business Management
	English Literature/French

Candidates seeking admission to read BSc (Real Estate) programme must have credit passes in English Language, Mathematics(core), Integrated Science, Economics, and any two subjects from category A or one subject from category A and one subject from category B below:

Category A	Category B
Geography	Business Mathematics
Mathematics (Elective)	Costing
Government/History	Accounting
	Business Management

c. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND LAW (SBL)

Degree Programmes

• 4-Year BA (Integrated Business Studies)
• 4-Year BSc. Accounting
• 4-Year BSc. Accounting with Finance
• 4-Year Bachelor of Commerce

1. To be eligible for admission into the BCom (Bachelor of Commerce) programme, candidates must have strong background in Mathematics, preferably credit passes in Elective Mathematics or at least grade B3 or better in Core Mathematics. In addition to the core subjects’ requirements; credit passes (A1 to C6) in three elective subjects from either General Arts including either Economics or Elective Mathematics or Business Programmes.
2. For BSc (Accounting, and Accounting and Finance) programme, candidates must have strong background in accounting, in addition to the core subjects’ requirements; credit passes (A1 to C6) in three (3) elective subjects from Business Programmes.
3. For BA (Integrated Business Studies) programmes, candidates must have, in addition to the core subjects’ requirements, credit passes in three (3) elective subjects from either General Arts including Economics or Business Programmes

Diploma Programmes

• 2-Year Diploma in Integrated Business Studies

University of Development Studies - UNDERGRADUATE COURSES - TAMALE CAMPUS

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES (SMHS)

• 7-Year MBChB (Medicine) (This programme is for only SSSCE/WASSCE candidates.)
• 6-year Medicine (PBL 1) (This programme is for only holders of first degrees in science-based programmes. They should have obtained a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division)).
• 4-Year BSc (Community Nutrition) (This is a science-based programme for SSSCE and WASSCE holders).
• 4-Year BSc (Nursing) (for SSSCE /WASSCE holders) Candidates with business subjects are advised not to apply for Nursing.
• 4-Year BSc (Midwifery) (for SSSCE /WASSCE holders) Candidates with business subjects are advised not to apply.
  
• 2/3-Year BSc (Nursing) (for SRN / RGN(Diploma) holders)
• 2-Year BSc (Midwifery) (for holders of Diploma in Midwifery). Holders of Diploma in Midwifery would be required to pass an examination to be conducted by the University scheduled for Wednesday, 8th July, 2015 at the Tamale Campus.

• 3-Year BSc (Nurse Practitioner) (For only Holders of Diploma in Nursing certificates). (SSSCE/WASSCE holders are advised not to apply for this programme.)
• 2/3-Year BSc (Nurse Anaesthesia) (For only RGN(Diploma), RGN(BSc Nursing), or Advanced Diploma in Nurse Anaesthesia). There will be interviews for all candidates (both SSSCE/WASSCE and Diploma Holders) scheduled for Thursday, 9th July, 2015 at the Tamale Campus.

• 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS.D)

Admission / Entry Requirement

Applicants to the 6-Year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS.D) degree must have either

a) Credit in the THREE WASSCE/SSCE core subjects: English Language, Mathematics and integrated Science plus credits in THREE WASSCE electives: Biology, Chemistry and Physics or Mathematics) and must pass an assessment examination and interview

OR

b) Graduates of allied disciplines such as Biochemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology etc. and candidates with GCE ‘A’ level with minimum of credit passes in Biology, Chemistry and Physics in addition to the above 5 “O" level 5 credit passes including Mathematics, English in maximum of 2 sittings, may enter the Programme in Year Two after passing an assessment examination and interview

OR

c) Holders of Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certificate/diploma and HND in Science Laboratory Technology that have at least 6 WASSCE/SSCE passes as in a) above may enter the Programme in Year Two after passing an assessment examination and interview.

d) Top-Up Programme for 2-Years into MLS.D (Fee Paying only)

Graduates with Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science or B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Science may enter the Programme in Year 5 (2 years duration) after passing an assessment examination and interview.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION (FOE)

The Faculty of Education is admitting suitably qualified persons into a fulltime and/or a top-up Bachelor of Education programmes in the following courses

• 4-Year BA (Development Education) – Tamale Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed in Basic Education – Tamale Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed (Social Science) – Wa Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed (Business Studies) – Wa Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed in Early Childhood Care and Education. This is a full time programme for SSSCE /WASSCE holders – Tamale Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed (Science) – Navrongo Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed (Mathematics) - Navrongo Campus
• 4-Year B.Ed (Agriculture)- Nyankpala Campus
• 2-Year B.Ed in Basic Education. This is a Post Diploma degree programme for holders of Diploma in Basic Education. The programme will be run as a top-up on weekends for workers – Tamale Campus

Diploma Programme

• 2-Year Diploma in Development Education