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University HostelCurrently, the University has only one Hostel accommodation facility.DIPLOMA IN FASHION DESIGN (DFD)ENTRY REQUIREMENTSSCHOOL OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIESThe School of Business and Management Studies was established in the1992/1993 academic year to run tertiary programmes. Currently the School hasfour academic departments namely Departments of Accountancy Studies,Marketing Studies, Secretaryship and Management Studies and Purchasing andSupply.MISSIONThe mission of the School is to provide high-quality, career-oriented educationalexperience to business students. The School prepares students for the rigorousdemands of the ever-evolving business world. The School takes a historicapproach to education and, as such, does not only develop technical skills and astrong knowledge base, but also gives attention to the person. Thus, the schoolalso promotes character skills such as honesty, integrity, responsibility,dependability, reliability and accountability.The selection of students for the course is within the discretion of thehead of the institution and however recommended that applicants mustsatisfy one of the following:a) A pass or better in the intermediate dressmaking/fashion certificateexamination.b) A pass in one (1) core and one (1) elective West African SeniorSecondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or itsequivalent.c) A pass in Certificate course of National Vocational TrainingInstitute (NVTI) or its equivalence in addition to pass in BasicEducation Certificate Examination (BECE) with one year workingexperience.d) A recognized equivalence in allied subjects and qualifications asstated in (a), (b), and (c).e) A pass in Certificate of Fashion Design and Technology run by thedepartment.NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMEAIMS AND OBJECTIVESThe aim of the Institute is to provide the educational foundation on which anyperson can build a succfessional and academic career in the areas ofaccountancy, banking, insurance, engineering etc. It also aims at makingeducation provision very flexible for workers to upgrade their skills while stillDiploma in HospitalityENTRY REQUIREMENTCandidates must have 5 passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCEincluding English Language and Core Mathematics.764

GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTSFive (5) GCE ‘O’ LEVEL credits including English Language,Mathematics, Clothing and Textiles, Graphics, Textiles and Two (2)credit passes in relevant Advanced Level subjects.(A) FULL-TIME TERTIARY PROGRAMMES1. B-TECH IN ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTING2. HND ACCOUNTANCY STUDIES TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE APPLICANTSi. Advanced certificate in Fashion, plus SSSCE/WASSCE with passes inthree (3) core subjects in English Language, Mathematics, Science/Social Studies.ii. ASSCE/GCE Ordinary Certificate passes including EnglishLanguage and Mathematics /Science / Social Studies subjects.iii. NABTEX Certificate (passes in NABPTEX examination for both coreand elective /departmental courses)MATURE APPLICANTSi. Must beat least 25 years old and should provide a birth certificate orany legitimate documentary proof of date of birth.ii. Must have a minimum of two (2) years work experience andiii. Pass a written examination and an interview.3. B-TECH IN MARKETING STUDIES4. HND MARKETING STUDIES5. B-TECH IN SECRETARYSHIP & MANGEMENT STUDIES6. HND SECRETARYSHIP & MANAGEMENT STUDIES7. B-TECH IN PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAINMANAGEMENT8. HND PURCHASING & SUPPLY9. Professional Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting10.Professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting11.Professional Diploma in Business Administration TEACHER APPLICANTSi. Three (3)-year certificate ‘A’ORii. Five (5) GCE ‘O’ level credits including English Language,mathematics and two (2) Science Subjects or Five (5)SSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language, Mathematicsand two (2) electives science subjects.ANDA minimum of three (3) years teaching experienceINTERNATIONAL STUDENTSInternational students with WASSCE certificate or it equivalents.63(B)NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMES (2) YEARS1 Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)2 Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting (DBTA)3 Diploma in Computerized Accounting (DCA)4 Diploma in Public Relations (DPR)5 Diploma in Electronic Marketing (DEM)6 Diploma in Procurement& Materials Management (DPM)(DEQS)8

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTANCY STUDIESHND FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILE STUDIESThe Department of Accountancy Studies (DOAS), currently under the Schoolof Business and Management Studies was established in 1986 in the thenBusiness Studies Department to offer Diploma in Business Studies and RoyalSociety of Arts (Accounting option). It subsequently had accreditation in 1992to run a full-time Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy Studies.ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Recently, owing to numerous calls from our alumni, some employers and otherstakeholders, the department has initiated activities aimed at gettingaccreditation for the introduction of Bachelor Technology (B-Tech) degreeprogrammes in Accounting & Finance, HND Banking & Finance, HND MicroFinance, and HND Auditing & Forensic Studies to offer students with muchmore options for their desired career prospects.The Department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) withKumasi Technical University to run a Bachelor of Technology (B-Tech) degreeprogramme in Accounting with Computing, starting from the 2013/2014academic year and HND Accounting with computing starting from 2015/2016academic year. The department has also received the approval from NABPTEXto run Diploma in Computerized Accounting, and Banking Technology &Accounting. OBJECTIVESThe department aims at providing hands-on competitive accounting educationand skills to enable our products undertake efficient career roles in theirendeavours. SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTSSSSCE/WASSCE holders:i. Six (6) passes or better (A-D) in three (3) core subjects including EnglishLanguage, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studiesii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area ofspecialization. Relevant elective subjects including clothing and Textiles,Textiles, Visual Communication, General Knowledge in Art, GraphicDesign, Technical Drawing, Management in Living, French, Economics,Geography, Accounting, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, and ElectiveMathematics.WASSCE Holders:i. Six passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language andMathematics; andii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant tothe area of specialization. Clothing and Textiles, General Knowledge inArts, Textiles, Graphic Design , Visual Communication, TechnicalDrawing, Management in Living, French, Economics, Geography,Accounting, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics.CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTSi.EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTSGraduates from the department are employed as Senior Accounting Assistantsor their analogous grades in both the private and public sectors of the economyof Ghana.9Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies) plus three (3) passesin relevant elective subjects.GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS62

DEPARTMENT OF FASHION DESIGN AND TEXTILE STUDIESThe Department of Fashion Design and Textile Studies runs Higher NationalDiploma (HND) in Fashion Design and Textile Studies specialization inClothing and Textile Production.BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) IN ACCOUNTING WITHCOMPUTINGENTRY REQUIREMENTS(i)The programme offered by the Department enable students to have widerange of skills necessary to be self-employed in Garment Production, TextileDesigning and production, Interior and Exterior Decoration. Successfulcompletion of the programme also equips students to be employed in any ofthe Garment Production Industries and Textile Manufacturing Industries.VISIONHolders of HND Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of (2)years work experience.OR(ii) ACCA and ICA Holders with passes in seven (7) or more subjects.OR(iii) Holders of professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting withcredit in Mathematics and English or equivalent Diploma from arecognized University.The vision of the Department is to turn out students who will be able tocreate, design and produce any Fashion and Textile related articles in theIndustry.AND HND ACCOUNTING WITHHND ACCOUNTANCY STUDIESAIMS AND OBJECTIVESENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe Department has the aims and objectives to:(a) ‘A’ Level, R.S.A and DBS Holders (i) Provide integrated academic and liberal studies in various forms to meetthe varying needs of students and society.Develop broad technical and vocational training in Fashion and TextileStudies.Develop adequate practical and entrepreneurial skills to enable thegraduates participate fully in the social and economic development of thenation.Promote the study of local and international Fashion Design and TextileStudies as appropriate for the development of the economy of Ghana.Provide opportunity for supervised industrial practice through attachmentand visit that is pertinent to the option of the student’s field of study.61(ii)(iii)(iv)(v)Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credits including English Language andMathematics.ORFour (4) SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language andMathematics.ORGhana Commercial Examination Stage II (RSAII) passes with five (5)credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.ORGeneral Business Certificate (Old Structure) with five (5) credit passesincluding English Language and Mathematics.ORAny other qualification to the ones stated above example Post-Secondary,Holders of part one of ACCA, ICA and CIMA10

AND EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING:1. Ghana Commercial Examination Stage III (RSA Stage Ill) passes in threesubjects.OR2. Two (2) passes at GCE ‘A’ Level in the following subjects: Accounting,Business Management, Economics, Government, Geography, West AfricanTraditional Religion) Christian Religious Studies, Mathematics/Statistics,Physics and Chemistry.OR3. Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Certificate (Accounting, Marketing,Statistics, Managements, and Purchasing and supply)OR4. Two (2) passes at Advanced Business Certificate.(b) SSSCE/WASSCE Graduates & General Business Certificate Holders(New Structure)SSSCE Holders:Six passes (A – D) in all subjects, including English Language andMathematics; and Social Studies and Integrated Science.ii. At least three (3) of the passes must be relevant to the area ofspecialization.i.WASSCE Holders:Six Passes (A1 – D7) in all subjects, including English Language andMathematics; andii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant tothe area of specialization.The elective credit passes should be in any of the following programmes;Business, Science, General Arts.i.(c) Holders of General Business Certificates (New Structure including SocialStudies and Integrated Science)(b) Holders of Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting (DBTA)Certificate –level 200.11DIPLOMA IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTENTRY REQUIREMENTSFour (4) passes in WASSCE results – Two (2) passes in core subjects (EnglishLanguage, Maths and Science/integrated Science or Agric and EnvironmentalStudies and social studies) and Passes in two (2) elective subjects.ORProfessionals with 812/1ORProfessional with NVTI Certificate 1 and 2EMPLOYMENT PROSPECTSA wide range of career opportunities in the following areas: as middle or seniormanagers within major Hospitality supervisor (front office, housekeeping, food and beverageservice and food production)Domestic bursarSmall/medium hotel managersSelf-employmentfurther studies at their own convenience.60

WASSCE(i) Three (3) passes (A1-D7) in the Core Subjects including EnglishLanguage, Mathematics and Integrated Science.(ii) Three (3) passes (A1-C6) in any of the following programmes: Foodand Nutrition, Management in Living, French, Economics, Physics,Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, General Arts and Agric Science.HOLDERS OF PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES(i)(ii)(iii)Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credits including English Language,Mathematics, Science and Post Secondary Certificate with aminimum of three (3) years work experience.812/2 certificate with minimum of one (1) credits, Three (3) GCE‘O’ Level credits including English, Mathematics, General Scienceand a minimum of three(3) years relevant work experience.818/2 certificate holders with SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes inEnglish Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science.(c) Holders of Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting (DBTA)Certificate –level 200.(e) Holders of Diploma in Computerized Accounting (DCA) Certificate forlevel 200.(f) MATURE ApplicantsMust be 25 years old and should provide a Birth Certificate or any legitimatedocumentary proof of date of birth.Must have a minimum of two (2) years work experience andPass a written Examination and an interview.NABPTEX RUN ONE (1) PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMESi.Professional Diploma in Banking Technology with Accountingii.Professional Diploma in Computerized AccountingENTRY REQUIREMENTSi.Diploma in Banking Technology & Accountingii.Diploma in Computerized AccountingTEACHER APPLICANTSDEPARTMENT OF MARKETING STUDIESFour-year Certificate’ORThree-year Post Secondary Teacher’s CertificateANDFive (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credits including English Language, Mathematicsand a Science SubjectORThree (3) SSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language,Mathematics and a Science subject. A minimum of three (3) years teachingexperience. Diploma in Education CertificateThe Marketing Department was established in the 1994/1995 Academic yearunder the Department of Accountancy Studies. The Department becameautonomous in 1997 after accreditation by the National Accreditation Board(NAB).MATURE APPLICANTSMust be 25 years old and should provide a Birth Certificate.Must have a minimum of (2) two years experience and Pass a writtenExamination and an interview.59Marketing Management as a course of study is for the serious-minded personwho wants to succeed in business. It is Marketing Management that alwaysspots businesses for businesses to pursue them at a profit. The CIM of UKdefines Marketing Management “as a process of ANTICIPATING,IDENTIFYING AND MEETING CONSUMERS REQUIREMENTS ATA PROFIT”. Marketers must have the knack for identifying businesses andseeing to the blossoming of such businesses and eventually bequeathing alegacy for the business in which Marketing Management finds itself.12Certificate –level 200.

A traveler was once asked where MARKETS are. His answer was that,there are no MARKETS, MARKETS ARE FOUND when one starts to lookfor them.It is MARKETING that makes markets, markets. Without Marketingadequate Programming, Projecting and Engineering by the MARKETINGORGANOGRAM, there will be no markets.ApplicantsMarketing Management as a Pastor always stands in between industry and theconsumer.The prayers of consumers are only heard through the intermediation ofMarketing. As a connect or bridge between industry and the consumer, itprovides inputs for it to meet the needs and wants of consumers who aremany, for almost every soul on the planet earth is a consumer. Just stop andconsider the masses of customers who fellowship with MarketingManagement. It is an awesome lot and it is not easy conjecturing how manythey are.All are welcome on board the Marketing Management ship to any destinationthey want to get to!OBJECTIVESThe objective of the Department is to train HND graduates, equipped withmarketing, managerial and entrepreneurial skills, to become creators ofemployment or take up management-level positions in industry andcommerce.1997 after accreditation by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).Marketing Management “as a process of ANTICIPATING, IDENTIFYINGAND MEETING CONSUIREMENTS AT A PROFIT. Marketers must havethe knack for identifying businesses and seeing to the blossoming of suchbusinesses and eventually bequeathing a legacy for the business in whichMarketing Management finds itself. A traveler was once asked where MARKETSare. His answer was that, there are no MARKETS, MARKETS ARE FOUNDMARKETING ORGANOGRAM, there will be no markets.13ENTRY REQUIREMENTSThe programme intends to target applicants with the following qualifications:i.ii.iii.iv.v.vi.vii.viii.SSSCE holders: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematic, IntegratedScience and three (3) relevant elective subjects such as Food and Nutrition,Management in Living, general knowledge in arts, French, Economics,Geography, Accounting, Business management, Costing, Physics,Chemistry, biology and mathematics.WASSCE holders: Credit passes in English, Core Mathematic, IntegratedScience and three (3) relevant elective subjects such as Food and Nutrition,Management in Living, general knowledge in arts, French, Economics,Geography, Accounting, Business management, Costing, Physics,Chemistry, biology and mathematics.GCE: Passes in Two (2) subjects at GCE ‘A ‘Level in Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography, Biology/AgriculturalSciencePost-Secondary Certificate ‘A’ holdersInstitutional Management Certificate holdersProfessionals with 812/2 certificate holdersDiploma in Hospitality Management holdersMature Admission: Candidates must be at least 25 years old with at leastone (1) year relevant work experience. In addition, applicants must pass anorganised entrance examination and interview by the department.HND HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENTENTRY REQUIREMENTSSSSCE/WASSCE GraduatesSSSCE(i) Three (3) passes (A-D) in the Core Subjects including English Language,Mathematics and Integrated Science.(ii) Three (3) passes (A-D) in any of the following programmes: Food andNutrition, Management in Living, French, Economics, Physics, Chemistry,Biology, Mathematics, General Arts and Agric Science.58

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN HOSPITALITY ANDINSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT (HCIM)AIMSThe Programme aims at equipping students with the principles, ethics,creative, skills and professional management capabilitiesfor managerial andsupervisory position in the Hospitality Industry.OBJECTIVESa. teach students the principles, concepts and theories relating tomanagement of sectors in the hospitality industry.b. impact students with analytical, ethical, and entrepreneurial skills;c. provide opportunity for students to have further education in Master ofTechnology in Hospitality Management and other related fields.JUSTIFICATION FOR THE B-TECH TOP-UP COURSEThe Bachelor of Technology degree is to bridge the increasing gap betweenthe Higher National Diploma entry-level into University Bachelor of Degree.That is, it is to provide progression avenues for technical and vocationalstudents, and curb the growing phenomenon of academic -Type “top-up”programmes for HND graduates at the traditional universities. The reason forits development is in direct response to demand from industry for leading-edgetechnologists who have the technical theory, innovative skills, and ethical andsocial awareness required for sustainable hospitality industry, and for criticalthinking practitioners who are able to address technological challenges intoday's economy.BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN HOSPITALITY ANDINSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENTHigher National Diploma holders with at least second class upper and lower.However, those with pass would be admitted after going through an interview.57BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN MARKETING STUDIES(i)HND graduates in Marketing, and students transferring fromsimilar/related programmes run at

Cape Coast Technical University(Formerly Cape Coast Polytechnic) was established in 1984 as a second cycle institution. In 1986, it operated under the Ghana Education Service to offer intermediate courses leading to the award of non-tertiary certificates. Following the enactment of PNDCL 321 in 1992, the University was upgraded to