Catholic University College launches programme to unearth talents of SHS students

Sunyani, June 15, GNA – The Catholic University College of Ghana (CUCG) at Fipare, near Sunyani, has launched the 2015 edition of the High School Creative Challenge for Senior High Schools in the Brong-Ahafo Region.

The High School Creative Challenge is an event organized by the Innovation Laboratory, a research initiative at the CUCG, aimed at helping to discover and develop creative arts talents in students.

Mr. Edward Atwum Anane, the CUCG Coordinator for the programme told the Ghana News Agency in an interview in Sunyani that the event created the platform for SHS students to showcase their talents in music, comedy, dance, fashion, drama and painting.

He explained that Innovation LAB, in collaboration with the Brong-Ahafo Regional Directorate of Education would implement the programme in eight SHSs in the Region, adding 24 students would be selected who would compete for awards and prizes in the final event scheduled for October this year.

The schools are Sunyani SHS, St James Seminary/SHS, Notre Damme Girls’ SHS, Scared Heart SHS, Bechem Presbyterian SHS, Boakye Tromo Technical/SHS, Ola Girls’ SHS and Dormaa SHS.

Mr. Anane appealed to businesses and all stakeholders, especially those in the education sector to support the programme to achieve set goals and target.


Source: GNA

Private universities call for equity

Accra, June 6, GNA – Heads of Private Universities have called on the government and state institutions to accord private universities due recognition in the community of educational institutions in the country.

Professor Kwesi Yankah, Chairman, Council of Independent Universities (CIU), who made the call said no private university has secured Presidential Charter within the past 13 years even though they strongly contribute to national development by raising prominent persons.

“For the past 13 years no single institution affiliated to a public university has been considered worthy of autonomy, this is clear signal that all is not well in the processes towards attainment of charter,” he said at a public forum to celebrate the ninth anniversary of CIU.

Speaking on the theme, “Private Universities as Partners in National Development”, Prof Yankah, said: “How can we help you get a charter, appears now to be ringtone of the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

“Rather than how can we prolong your walk to freedom, which had been the perception of member institutions of CIU.”

Prof Yankah said it is the hope of the Council that the inclusion of a Private University Representation within National Commission on Tertiary Education Governing Board, would promote greater co-operation between private and public universities.

It would also foster the recognition of private and public universities as equal partners within the tertiary educational sector.

He pointed out that although the University of Health and Allied Sciences at Ho in the Volta Region and University of Energy and Natural Resources at Sunyani in the Brong-Ahafo Region are new institutions, they are established by Acts of Parliament and therefore state owned making them fully fledged to grant their own degrees.

“The only difference between these new universities and others is simply because those still struggling for recognition such as Ashesi University, Pentecost University, Methodist University and Zenith University Colleges are privately owned.

“These are not universities; they are called ‘university colleges’ to give you the false impression that they are not yet mature, or are probably inferior and can operate only under the supervision of state-owned universities”.

The Chairman said the concept of affiliation to another university solely hung around the neck of private universities and should be abolished, stressing that it is obsolete, counterproductive, and a disincentive to investment in the private educational sector.

Dr Osei K. Darkwa, President of the Ghana Technology University College, said Private Universities admitted more than 26 per cent of students who complete senior high schools every year.

He said Private Universities have introduced an innovative way of studying known as the transnational education, where students could study for the degree of a foreign university without being taught on the home campus of that university.

Dr Darkwa said another contribution of private universities to national development has to do with providing funds for public universities through mentorship and affiliation process to supplement the revenue of the public universities.

He urged the government to start a process of gradually phasing out the system of affiliation to public universities, and restructure the NAB, as well as streamline its operations to solely maintain standards in universities as done in several African countries.

He also said it is necessary for the state to make scholarships and other forms of support available to private universities, seeking to upgrade their faculty or lecturers to pursue terminal degrees; and capacity building at the graduate level should be considered a national responsibility.


Source: GNA

Kessben University College - 2015/2016 Admissions

Application closes: 30th June, 2015

APPLICATION FORMS ARE CURRENTLY FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following undergraduate regular and weekend programmes are currently being offered:

1. BSc Business Administration with options in:
Accounting
Banking and Finance
Human Resource Management
Marketing

2. BSc Mathematics

3. BSc Information and Communication Technology

4. BA English Studies


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

1. WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credits (A1-C6/ A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6) in Three Elective Subjects with an Aggregate Score of 24 or better in the relevant Area of Study.

OR

GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE (GBCE) Holders who possess passes in Three compulsory Subjects including English Language and passes in any Three Elective Subjects including Business Mathematics.


2. ADVANCED LEVEL Holders with credits in at least Five (5) subjects at the GCE ‘O’ Level (or its equivalent) including English Language and Mathematics, plus at least two passes in the relevant subjects at the Advanced Level obtained not more than Three (3) years ago.

OR

ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (ABCE) Holders with passes in Three compulsory Subjects plusThree optional subjects relevant to the programme of study, OR Applicants with Stage I of ACCA, ICA, Associate of Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) with credits at WASSCE/SSSCE in Three (3) Core Subjects and Three (3) Elective Subjects or credits at GBCE or ABCE or GCE O’ Level including English Language and Mathematics.

3. MATURE STUDENTS who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of application and have credits in Five (5) GCE ‘O Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics, in addition to passing an Entrance Examination and /or Interview.

OR

WASSCE/SSSCE Holders who have credits (A1-C6/ A-D Respectively) in the following Three (3) Core Subjects: English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credits (A1-C6/A-D) in Three Elective Subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or better in the relevant area of study.

OR

HND Holders with Three (3) years relevant working experience in addition to the Minimum Entry Requirement at WASSCE/SSSCE or Five (5) GCE O’ Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.

4. FOREIGN APPLICANTS and all others who have any of the above qualifications or their equivalent from an accredited/recognised institution.

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms for admission may be obtained at the following places:
Kessben University College Campus at Kuntenase (Lake Bosomtwi Road), Kumasi (Ashanti Region)

Front desk of Kessben FM, 3rd floor, Aseda House, Adum – Kumasi
Any Multi Credit Savings and Loans branch around the country


Application forms can also be downloaded from our website www.kc.edu.gh


A set of application forms costs GHȻ80.00 for Ghanaian applicants and US Dollars $100.00 for foreign applicants. Payment is by either cash or banker’s draft payable to Kessben University College. (FORMS ARE CURRENTLY FREE FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY)


Completed application forms together with certified copies of certificates/result slips may be submitted to the Registrar on campus or to any of the sales points listed above.

All completed forms should be submitted no later than June 30, 2015.

Application forms that are not properly completed shall not be processed/ considered.

Restructure educational sector – Elise Sanders

The Director of the Webster University Ghana, Ms Christa Elise Sanders, has underscored the need for the restructure of the country’s educational sector in order to improve the quality of students for the job market.

She said that could be done only when the students were equipped with the basic resources such as quality tuition, infrastructure, and a free environment to learn, among others, with the aim of empowering them to match their western counterparts.

Ms Sanders, who was speaking at the TEDx Accra Summit during a panel discussion, indicated that access to quality education would be one of the major factors which would drive the development of the country in the future.

Skills-oriented students

“Improving educational systems on the local front would be in the national interest to help prepare students practically for the job market,” she said.

According to her, there was the need to strengthen the critical areas of the country’s educational systems in order to trigger skills-oriented students who could bring about practical change in the society.

“Students need to be given a solid, holistic education in order to help them to be innovative rather than reproduce the same thing taught in class,” she said.

She said access to basic education must be a fundamental right to citizens in the country and used the opportunity to laud the government for its effort at making education free and compulsory.

Needed support

Ms Sanders, however, indicated that making basic education compulsory would not be enough to satisfy quality but rather there should be access to library facilities, building of more schools, training and hiring of quality teachers, among others, with the aim of building the capacity of students for the near future.

“Looking at the various sectors that need support, it is virtually impossible for the government to effectively provide the necessary support for the educational sector in the short term. It is, therefore, important for the private sector to provide some of the core support needed for the educational sector in order to produce quality at the end of the day,” she said.


Source: Maclean Kwofi, graphic.com.gh

Professor Emeritus J. H. Kwabena Nketia entrusts works to AUCC

Professor Emeritus J. H. Kwabena Nketia, the Ghanaian world-renowned scholar and erudite musicologist, has entrusted his publications, musical compositions and works to the Africana Studies Centre of the African University College of Communications (AUCC).

In response and as a mark of honour, AUCC has scheduled June 22, 2015, the 94th birthday of the internationally acclaimed scholar, to rename its Africana Studies Centre, the Kwabena Nketia Centre for Africana Studies, at a ceremony which will be chaired by the Asante Mamponghene, Nana Osei Bonsu II.


Historic event

Commenting on the event, Professor Kofi Asare Opoku of AUCC said: “This is a monumental contribution to what the university has been doing since it was founded. This unparalleled gesture of generosity will enable the enormous influence of Professor Nketia’s scholarship to spread across the globe from AUCC’s Centre.”

The events marking this honour will be preceded by a public lecture on June 16, 2015 at the National Theatre, to be delivered by Professor Molefi Kete Asante, an eminent scholar and author of over 70 books, and Professor of Africology and Africana Studies at the Department of African American Studies at Temple University, Philadelphia, USA. It will be chaired by Nana Kobina Nketsia V, the Omanhen of Essikado Traditional Area.

Africana Studies is a core subject for all students at the African University College of Communications.

As an acclaimed musicologist and composer, Professor Nketia has over 80 compositions, including choral pieces, solo songs with piano accompaniment, as well as instrumental works. He has over 200 publications, not only in English but also in his local language Twi.


Current positions

Currently, Professor Nketia is the Chancellor of the Akrofi-Christaller Institute of Theology, Mission and Culture, Akropong Akuapem; a fellow of the Ghana Academy of Arts and Sciences and honorary fellow of the Royal Anthropological Society of Great Britain and Ireland.

He is also an Honorary Member of the International Music Council; a member of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)’s International Commission for a Scientific and Cultural History of Humanity; a member of the International Jury for the Proclamation by UNESCO of Masterpieces of Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and a board member of the National Commission on Culture, of Ghana.


Source: Daily Graphic

Regent University College of Science and Technology holds open day

The Regent University College of Science and Technology has held an open day to allow parents, guardians and prospective applicants to interact with the school administration on courses offered in the university.
The open day, put together by the final year students of the Event Management class, was also to inform the public about their services as well as offer instant admission to applicants who met the admission requirements.

The Senior Vice President of the university, Mr Albert K.Amonoo, said the school offered a combination of courses which had Information and communications Technology (ICT) integrated in all the courses to help keep students in tune with the changing trends.He said ICT was the backbone of most industries and so it was important to combine it with all other courses.

Mr Amonoo said the school also believed in maintaining smaller and conducive environment as these aided in teaching and learning.

“At Regent we believe that students should be able to interact properly with lecturers as well as study at times convenient for them. For this reason, our timetable is designed to fit the lifestyle of both working and non-working students.” He said.

Mrs Ruth Kukua Ntumy-Fletcher, the lecturer in charge of Event Management, said the exercise was also to allow final year students have a practical feel of how to organise and manage a corporate event.

“Although it is a school event, we allowed the students to coordinate, seek sponsorship and interact with the public so they have a better understanding if what they have been taught in class. We believe that through a project such this, the students would be able to organise events themselves and not necessarily rely on companies to employ them” she explained

She expressed gratitude to Blue skies, Fan Milk and Rising star Montessori for sponsoring the event.


Source: Daily Graphic

Anglican University College of Technology appeals for assistance

Nkoranza (B/A), April 26, GNA – The Authorities of the Anglican University College of Technology at Nkoranza in the Brong-Ahafo Region have appealed to the First Lady, Mrs. Lordina Mahama to assist the Institution to set up three Health Programmes to enhance its development.

According to the University, the Programmes include Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Diploma in Midwifery and Health Assistants.

Reverend Canon Dr. Joe Eyison, the Dean of the School of Food and Health Science of the University made the appeal on behalf of the Institution through the Omanhene of Nkoranza, Okatakyie Agyeman Kudom, when the First Lady paid a courtesy call on the Omanhene at his Palace on Wednesday.

Rev. (Dr.) Eyison said the University had been given the clearance by the Nursing and Midwifery Council to run the three Programmes in the 2015/2016 Academic Year and would therefore need the support of the First Lady to be able to articulate the plans.

He stressed that the Institution had contracted the services of MEVEGA Consortium to draw a curriculum and identified the list of books and equipment that would lead it to get accreditation from the National Accreditation Board (NAB) to start work on the three Programmes.

Rev.(Dr) Eyison identified inadequate classrooms, lack of skills laboratories for the General Nursing and Midwifery as well as inadequate Recommended Text-books as major challenges facing the University, emphasizing that, the position was militating against the immediate take off of the Programmes, hence imploring Mrs Mahama for her assistance in that direction.

The Dean of School of Food and Health Science of the University expressed the hope that the establishment of the three Programmes would serve the people of Nkoranza and its environs and even the entire country to fill the manpower requirement to meet the Millennium Development Goals Four(4) and Five(5).

Okatakyie Agyeman Kudom added his voice to the University’s request and urged the Government to come to its aid, as a way to expand the Academic Programmes of the Institution.

The Omanhene praised Mrs. Mahama for assisting them with a number of development programmes to complement the efforts of Government to improve the lifestyles of the people of the area.

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/

Methodist University Ghana College - Admission Requirements for Bachelors' Degree Programmes 2015/2016

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES 2015/2016

1. WASSCE/SSSCE Certificate Holders


a) Credit passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, and credit passes (A-D) in any three (3) elective subjects for SSSCE candidates.

b) Credit passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and
Integrated Science or Social Studies, and credit passes (AI – C6) in any three (3) elective subjects
for WASSCE candidates.

The Aggregate score for the core and elective subjects must not exceed 24 for SSSCE candidates, and 36 for WASSCE candidates.

A credit pass or better in Elective Mathematics is also required of all applicants s eeking admission to the B.Sc Mathematics and Statistics, B.Sc Economics and Statistics, and B.Sc Actuarial Science degree programmes.

Applicants to the English Studies programme are required to have a credit pass or better in Literature-in-English.


CANDIDATES WHO WILL BE WRITTING THE WASSCE EXAMINATIONS IN APRIL/MAY, 2015, AND WISH TO BE ADMITTED SHOULD APPLY NOW WITHOUT WAITING FOR THEIR RESULTS.



The WAEC equivalent of the WASSCE/SSSCE grading system has been adopted. This is shown in the table.

WASSCE	SSSCE	EQUIVALENT
A1	A	1
B2	B	2
B3	C	3
C4	D	4
C5		5
C6		6

ii. G.C.E. Ordinary and Advanced Level Certificate Holders


Credit passes in at least five (5) subjects (including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject) in the WAEC GCE 'O' Level and School Certificate Examinations, and three (3) passes at the CGE 'A' Level, one of which should be a 'D' or better. Two (2) 'A' Level passes at grade 'C' or better will also be accepted. A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.



iii. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders
Passes in three (3) subjects, one of which should be at least grade 'D' or better in the Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE). Also, credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).



4. Other Applicants


A) HND holders
HND holders with at least Second Class Lower Division and must have acquired a 2 – year post HND working experience.


B) DIPLOMAS FROM RECOGNIZED UNIVERSITIES

C) MATURE APPLICANTS (BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES)
Must be twenty-seven (27) years or more at the time of writing the Mature Candidates Entrance Examinations.
Must show proof of age with a legitimate document that is at least five years old.
Must pass the Entrance Examination in English and General Paper (Logic and Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Current Affairs) moderated by the University of Ghana.

Applicants for BFA in Theatre Studies, and B.Sc Procurement and Supply Chain Management must be twenty-five (25) years or above.


MATURE APPLICANTS (DIPLOMA IN MUSIC)

Must pass the Entrance Examination in English, Music and General Paper (Logic and Critical Thinking, Mathematics and Current Affairs) moderated by the University of Ghana.

Must have at least Grade three (3) in performance and Grade five (5) in theory of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (ABRSM).

Must demonstrate appreciable level of musicianship and performance skills on their instrument at an interview.


ACCESS COURSE FOR MATURE CANDIDATES


Access Course for Mature Candidates An Access Course will be organized on the Dansoman, Tema, and Wenchi Campuses of the University College on Saturdays from February 28 to April 25, 2015 for interested mature applicants. An Entrance Examination will be conducted at the end of the Access Course on Saturday May 2, 2015 to select applicants for admission

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

Presbyterian University College, Ghana Visits Presbytery Conferences

As parts of the strategies rolled out by the University to effectively market and widen the visibility status of the Presbyterian University College, Ghana (PUCG) within the country in order to increase student population for the growth of the university, it was the decision of the University to visit the various Presbyteries during their Annual Conference this year.

In all, Thirteen (13) Presbyteries were visited, namely Western, Brong Ahafo, Northern, West Brong, Asante, Sekyere, Ga, Kwahu, Volta, Akyem Abuakwa, Asante Akyem, West Akyem and Akuapem Presbyteries respectively. The various outreach teams were received and hosted warmly by all Presbyteries and offered them the platform to inform them about PUCG and interact with its members.

Among the main reasons for the visit was to reiterate the fact that the PUCG remains the property of the Presbyterian Church of Ghana (PCG) and thus, the need to strengthen the relationship between the Church and the University in all spheres. Again, the University used the platform to appeal to the various Presbyteries, Groups and Individuals to come and invest in the University by putting up facilities such as Hostels, Lecture Rooms, Administration Blocks, just to mention. Furthermore, as part of measures to acquire a University Chatter, there was an appeal to the Presbyteries to encourage highly motivated qualified professionals within the Church ranging from Professors, Associate Professors, and Senior Lectures to apply and work in PUCG to uplift the status of the University. There was also a general plea to the Presbyteries to encourage their congregations to enroll their wards in PUCG and make it the Preferred Choice.

It is the expectation of the University that, the visit would be an effective channel to attract more investors and prospective students through the Church in diverse ways and attract highly skilled professionals within the Church to join the hard working PUCG team for the total development of the University. The opportunity gave us a forum to deliberate on serious matters affecting the growth of our University. It is our hope that this is going to be a yearly affair, where we will be able to update Chairpersons and Presbyteries on development in PUCG.

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Rev Kofi Antwi

(PRO – PUCG)