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

University Of Cape Coast Admits 5,354 Students

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has admitted a total number of 5,354 students to pursue both undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in various disciplines through the sandwich mode.

The figure comprises 2,881 post-graduate students and 2,273 undergraduate students with a gender statistics as 2,908 males and 2,446 females.

Professor D.D. Kuupole, Vice Chancellor of UCC, gave the figure at a matriculation ceremony on Friday for fresh students admitted into the University for the sandwich period.

He explained that the university had kept faith with its mission of responding to the changing needs of society and also continues to provide access to higher education through the sandwich mode.

He indicated that the programme was tailored towards workers whose work schedules or whose domestic responsibilities would not permit them to enrol during the regular session to pursue programmes of their choice.

“It is also to make the University maximise fully the very little essential facilities at her disposal and to make sure that those who enrol on the programme retain their positions at their work places while pursuing further studies,” he said.

He stated the University’s commitment not to compromise on quality and urged the students to devote some quality time for their studies.

Prof Kuupole further said that the University had adequate facilities that would enable them to go through their programmes of study successfully.

On security, he said the security situation on campus was relatively safe for academic work, saying, “The campus security and the police frequently conduct patrols on campus and in the surrounding communities in order to ward off any people with bad intentions”.

Security devices such as CCTV cameras, he said, had been placed at some vantage points of the University to monitor and check the activities of such people.

He, however, urged the students to be security conscious about their movements on campus and also devote time for their studies.

Source: Ghanaian Times

UCC intensifies security on campus

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has installed Closed Circuit Television cameras at vantage points on campus to monitor and check criminal activities as part of measures to ensure maximum security. 

Professor Domwini D. Kuupole, Vice Chancellor who made this known at the weekend said security on campus is relatively safe for academic work, but the open-door nature of the academic facility leads to security breaches. 

“There have been instances where people’s mobile phones, laptops and handbags have been snatched from them by criminal elements who mingle with students,” he stated.

 Prof Kuupole was speaking at a matriculation ceremony to formally admit a total of 5,354 fresh students to pursue various undergraduate and post-graduate Sandwich Programmes for the 2015/2016 academic year in Cape Coast.

 In addition, the campus security and the police would continue to conduct patrols to ward off any person with bad intentions, the Vice Chancellor said.

He advised students to observe personal safety precautions. 

“Be extra careful and alert to these miscreants who may willingly offer their unsolicited services”, he said. 

The matriculants comprised 2,881 post graduate students and 2,473 undergraduate students who would pursue programmes at the College of Education Studies, College of Human and Legal Studies, College of Agriculture and Natural Sciences and Colleges of Health and Allied Sciences. 

Of the number, 2,908 representing 54.3 per cent are males as against 2,446 females representing 45.7 per cent.

Prof Kuupole said the university is committed to its core values and advised the students to strictly adhere to rules and regulations in the students’ Handbook, and pay attention to academic work.

Source: GNA

Access Bank supports KNUST

Access Bank Ghana has presented a new Toyota Hiace bus to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi to help in the transportation of lecturers.

The gesture forms part of the bank’s commitment to help in improving the learning environment in the educational sector.

The Managing Director of Access Bank Ghana, Mr Dolapo Ogundimu, who presented the bus to Professor William Otoo Ellis, the Vice Chancellor of KNUST, explained that the provision of the bus was expected to help curb the incidence of crime that had recently threatened lecturers, students and staff on campus.

Mr Ogundimu reiterated the bank’s commitment to education, citing the bank’s support for the sector with investments to help bridge the deficit in infrastructure, learning materials and support systems that enable students to thrive and excel.

The managing director further noted that many corporate organisations, including Access Bank, benefited from graduates from the universities, hence the bank’s continued support for the sector.

For his part, the vice chancellor commended Access Bank for its kindness and expressed the university’s commitment to regularly maintain the bus.

Source: Daily Graphic

UCC Certificates Not For Sale

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast (UCC), Prof D.D Kuupole, says the university’s certificates are not for sale.

He has, therefore, warned unscrupulous persons colluding to forge UCC certificates for sale to unemployed persons to desist from the practice and advised employers both locally and abroad to do due diligence to seek the authenticity of these certificates before employing prospective applicants.

Prof. Kuupole was speaking at the sixth session of the 47th congregation of the Institute of Education and College of Distance Education (CODE) of the university, over the weekend.

It was a three-day session during which 10,080 graduates comprising 2,372 from the Institute of Education Studies and 7,708 from the CODE graduated.

He explained that the high demand for UCC graduates had caused some unscrupulous persons to continuously forge the certificates for prospective applicants seeking employment.

He said the university was also working to ensure the sanctity of its certificates, pointing out that, “The issue is a problem both in the country and abroad”.

He said it was obvious that there had been a significant increase in the number of students who successfully completed their programme of study.

Prof. Kuupole said the drop-out rate of students of the CODE had also gone down considerably while the general academic performance had improved considerably.

Distance Education

Prof. Kuupole said distance education had helped to increase, significantly, access to higher education.

He, however, advised beneficiaries of the distance education programme to help change the fortunes of particularly, the education sector, and all other sectors in the country where they found themselves, and not only use their certificates to secure higher salaries.

He stated that higher education for teachers in particular, must reflect in a remarkably improved performance in the nation’s educational standards, pointing out that in pursuit of integrating Information, Communications Technology (ICT) in distance learning in the university, the CODE had completed an e-learning platform for use for teaching and learning.

With the full activation of the platform, he said, students could hopefully register, pay fees and access their academic records online.

However, he said, there still remained the poor ICT infrastructure at the regional centres, pointing out that those challenges were being adequately addressed.

CODE Expansion

On expansion programmes, he stated that UCC through the CODE opened 12 new centres across the country.

He said the sod had also been cut for the construction of two three-storey learning centres in Wa in the Upper West Regionand Zuarungu in the Upper East Region this year.

He advised the graduands to work hard and be honest in all they do to impact positively on the lives of the people in their communities.

Sir Sam Jonah

In his address, Sir Sam Jonah, Chancellor of the university, noted that distance education was a sure way to acquire higher education and advised the graduands to make the best of the education they had acquired.

At an earlier session, the Minister of Education, Prof Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, in a speech read on her behalf, commended UCC for its efforts at digitise its teaching and learning.

Nana Sam Brew Butler, Chairman of the Governing Council of the university also urged the graduates to give back to help develop the university.


Source: Daily Graphic

UCC completes e-learning platform

The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has completed an e-learning platform for the College of Distance Education (CoDE), as part of efforts to integrate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in distance learning.

With the full activation of the platform, it is expected that student registration, payment of fees, academic records and detailed results, will be easily accessible online to students of the distance programme of the university.

Prof. Domwini D. Kuupole, Vice Chancellor of UCC, announced this at the sixth session of the 47th Congregation of UCC held on Thursday, to graduate 4,008 students who completed various programmes of study at the Institute of Education and CoDE for the 2013/14 academic year.

The students were awarded Degrees and Diplomas in Basic Education, Psychology, and Foundational Studies.

Prof. Kuupole noted that the UCC was in talks with regional directors of education and other stakeholders, to smoothly integrate the graduates into the sector, and other deficient sectors, in efforts to make the distance education programme more relevant in the educational sector.

He, therefore, charged the graduands to be committed, and work hard to contribute their quota to the improvement of the educational sector.

Nana Brew Butler, Chairman of the UCC Council, advised the graduands not to be content with the Degrees and Diplomas awarded them, but rather climb higher the academic ladder.

In his valedictory address, the overall best graduand, Mr. Bernard Gyimah Antwi, admonished his colleagues to exhibit a high sense of excellence and quality in all their endeavours.

Source: GNA

Polytechnic Rectors want govt to lift embargo on employment

The Conference of Rectors of Polytechnics (CORP) has appealed to the government to lift a three-year embargo on recruitment of staff for the ten polytechnics in Ghana.

CORP said the refusal of the government to grant polytechnics financial clearance to replace staff who have retired, resigned or deceased, is adversely affecting the quality of teaching and learning on their campuses.

This was contained in a communiqué, signed by Professor Nicholas Nsowah-Nuamah, Rector of Kumasi Polytechnic and the President of CORP, issued at the end of a three-day meeting in Kumasi.

The Rectors have urged the government to give polytechnics the necessary clearance to recruit, stating that it will go a long way to enhance teaching and learning in the polytechnics.

“Since 2013, the Polytechnics have tried unsuccessfully to secure financial clearance to replace separated staff – that is staff who have retired, resigned or deceased. This is adversely affecting the quality of teaching and learning,” the statement said.

The Rectors further called on the government to reduce the cumbersome and frustrating processes involved in securing financial clearance, adding that, “unless appropriate measures are taken, the future of polytechnic education in the country will be greatly compromised.”

On the payment of utility bills by students in tertiary institutions, the communiqué referred to a press release by Deputy Minister of Education, Alex Kyeremeh, on the 7th May, 2015, which stated among other things that, “Government has not taken the decision for students in tertiary institutions to pay utility bills next academic year and that Cabinet has also issued a new directive that all educational and health institutions be exempted from the disconnection exercise currently on-going in some tertiary institutions in view of the critical services they provide the citizenry.”

The Rectors urged the government to implement these decisions as the rampant disconnection of utilities was hampering effective teaching and learning as well as the socio-economic activities of the polytechnics.

The communiqué also supported the decision to upgrade Polytechnics into Technical Universities but urged the government to stick to its timelines of conversion which is September 2016.

“CORP believes the decision has come at a time that Ghana needs higher quality technical human resource in the areas of manufacturing, engineering and commerce. The Technical University status will fulfil this critical need for the overall growth of the country,” the statement noted.

The Rectors also bemoaned the low enrolment of students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by students in the Polytechnics.

It said, “CORP notices with worry the low enrolment of STEM by students in the Polytechnics,” and attributed the situation to low enrolment in these areas in second cycle institutions.

According to CORP, this is reflected in the annual statistics released by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and called for a national discussion on the issue so as to ensure that Ghana is globally competitive in STEM, going forward.


Source: Ghana | Luv News | Kofi Adu Domfeh

KNUST inaugurates modern laboratory

A modern laboratory of international standards has been inaugurated at the University of Science and Technology (KNUST). The Central Laboratory, established with the objective of enhancing medical research in the university, was built at a cost of GH¢1.2m through a partnership between the university and the Champion Divine Clinic.


The building, housing the laboratory, has been named ‘Champion Divine Building’. It has a state of the art laboratory equipment for research in subject areas such as Pharmacy, Engineering, Biomedical Sciences and Chemistry.

In an address, read on behalf of the Minister of Education by the Executive Secretary of the National Council for Tertiary Education, Prof. Mahama Duwiejua, she lauded the efforts of the management of the university for their foresight and creativity and leading it to excellence in its activities.

She emphasised the need for collaboration with the scientific community in the country as a means of boosting research at the newly-established facility.

She hoped that the new laboratory would serve as a hub for the training of students of the university as well as those from other schools and organisations.

The Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Mr Mahama Ayariga, on his part, said the government recognised the efforts the University was making to bring about quality in its output.

He said the establishment of such a modern laboratory should lead to the enhancement of joint research projects between the university and other research institutions in the country and abroad.

He said since there was a great deal of value to be derived from research projects, researchers must collaborate on their works and come out with discoveries that would serve as sources for generating income.

The Vice-Chancellor of the KNUST, Prof. W. O. Ellis, said the construction of the laboratory was part of the university’s vision to upgrade its research laboratories to international standards in order to boost research and provide qualitative teaching.


Source: Written by John K. Essel, graphic.com.gh

UCC builds satellite campus in Upper East

Zuarungu (UE), May 15, GNA - The University of Cape Coast (UCC) has initiated a building project in the Upper East Region to serve as one of its satellite campuses.

The three-storey multipurpose building project located at Zuarungu near the Bolgatanga Municipality, when completed next year, would have lecture halls for both undergraduate and post-graduate students, with facilities such ICT, furnished library, Laboratories, toilet facilities, and lift, among others.

Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony at Zuarungu, the Vice Chancellor of the University. Professor D.D. Kuupole, said the project was being funded from the University's Internally Generated Funds.

He said it was part of the University’s efforts at complementing governments to provide accessible, quality tertiary education, and expressed the hope that it would break the cycle of poverty and help accelerate the area's development.

The Vice Chancellor stated that one of the reasons that informed the University to establish the campus was not only to make education accessible to the people alone, to cut down the hectic time students went through by traveling for long distances in search of tertiary education which of often resulted in some losing their lives through accidents.

He commended the chiefs and people of Zuarungu for releasing such a vast land for the project, and Professor Emmanuel Abole, a lecturer of the University who is an indigene, for playing an instrumental role in the establishment of the project.

The Provost in charge of the College of Distance Education, Professor George Oduro, who kicked against the idea of Government winning Tertiary institutions from its subvention, stated that the decision was not necessary since most of the tertiary educational institutions were already doing a lot, and cited the number of Satellite Campuses the University had built, as examples.

The Deputy Upper East Regional Minister, Mr Daniel Syme, was full of praise to the Management of the University, and said it would play a major role in reducing poverty among people in the area, as well as bring a lot of development to the region.

The Deputy Minister entreated students from the region to take advantage of the facility, and said it would also help attract students from neighbouring countries, like Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Togo, Niger and Mali, which was closer to the Region.

The chiefs and people of Zuarungu expressed happiness about the project, and pledged to co-operate with the contractor to complete the project on time.

They announced that they had secured and mapped another area that could be used for a similar purpose, and invited other tertiary institutions which would want to widen their scope into the region, not to hesitate to contact them.


Source: Ghana News Agency

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.

University of Ghana acquires software to detect plagiarism

The University of Ghana has deployed software under its current e-Learning platform that detects plagiarism in all forms, from class assignments to project works and other academic work.

The software which is part of the university’s e-Learning management system called Sakai is aimed at enhancing original thought among students and promoting excellent academic work.

The Dean of Distance Learning of the University of Ghana, Legon, Prof. Yaw Oheneba Sekyi, who disclosed this to the media after the 2015 matriculation at the Kumasi Learning Centre, said all the distance learning campuses of the school had been connected through a fibre optic to the main campus at Legon in Accra.

He said the students had also been offered android-based tablets which were web-based and allowed students to access course materials electronically and submit assignments as well as interact among themselves on the same platform.
Vice Chancellor

In a speech read on his behalf, the Vice- Chancellor of the University of Ghana, Prof. Ernest Aryeetey, announced that the university recently through the government secured a $37.5 million ICT project for its distance education programme.

He said under the project, the Accra, Koforidua, Sunyani, Takoradi, Tamale, Tsito and Wa learning centres have been equipped with modern facilities with ultra-modern computer laboratories and smart classrooms.

The rest are video conference facilities, backup generating sets and outdoor Wi-Fi, while 3,000 Internet-enabled android tablets, preloaded with relevant teaching and learning materials have been distributed to students.

In all, 1,184 students were enrolled for the 2014/2015 academic year.

Prof. Aryeetey said students admitted for Distance Education this year would have all tutorials and examinations in their centres, without having to come down to Legon as had been the practice.


Source: By Donald Ato Dapatem, 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

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 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