cape coast technical university admission requirements

The Authority of Cape Coast Technical University (CCTU) has publicized the Entry Requirement AKA Admission Requirement for prospective candidates that seek admission into the institution for the 2023/2024 academic year.

These requirements are for various programmes offered at the institution, it serves as a guide in the application process. All interested applicants are to read through carefully making sure that they fulfil the requirements before putting in an application.

Cape Coast Technical University Admission Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INBUILDINGTECHNOLOGY-EIGHTEEN(18)MONTHS

Holders of a good HND certificate (Second Class Upper Division or better) in Building Technology and must have at least, one-year work experience in the relevant field. Applicants with Second Class Lower Division may also apply but must pass a selection interview.

2. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INMECHANICALENGINEERING-TWENTY-FOUR(24) MONTHS

Holders of a good HND certificate (Second Class Upper Division or better) in Mechanical Engineering and must have at least, one-year work experience in the relevant field. Applicants with Second Class Lower Division may also apply but must pass a selection interview.

3. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INCIVILENGINEERING-TWENTY-FOUR(24)MONTHS

Holders of a good HND certificate (Second Class Upper Division or better) in Civil Engineering and must have at least, one-year work experience in the relevant field. Applicants with Second Class Lower Division may also apply but must pass a selection interview.

4. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INACCOUNTINGWITHCOMPUTING-EIGHTEEN(18) MONTHS

(i)  Holders 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 with credit in Mathematics and English or equivalent Diploma from a recognized University.

5. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INSECRETARYSHIP&MANAGEMENTSTUDIES–TWENTY-FOUR(24)MONTHS

(i) Graduates of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship and Management Studies and students transferring from similar programmes run at other accredited/recognized institutions with minimum of Second (2nd) Class Lower Division plus at least one (1) year relevant post qualification experience in the relevant field.

OR

(ii)       Applicants with Private Secretaryship Certificate who have one (1) year working experience in secretarial field shall be admitted after passing a qualifying examination.

OR

(iii)       Applicants with level one (1) qualification of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) qualifying examinations. Such applicants (ICSA applicants) shall be admitted based on an entrance examination and interview performance.

OR

(iv) HND Secretaryship and Management Studies graduates with passes lower than the minimum Second (2nd) Class Lower Division requirement indicated above but have worked in relevant fields for at least five (5) years may apply.

Suchapplicantswillbeadmittedbasedoninterviewperformance.

OR

(v)  Other HND graduates from other related fields of disciplines with a qualification lower than the minimum Second (2nd) Class Lower Division with at least five (5) years working experience in Secretaryship related fields.Such applicantsshallbeadmittedbasedoninterviewperformance.

6. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INMARKETINGSTUDIES–EIGHTEEN(18)MONTHS

(i)  HND graduates in Marketing, and students transferring from similar/related programmes run at other accredited institutions with a minimum of Second (2nd) Class Lower Division plus at least one (1) year working experience.

OR

(ii) Applicants with Professional Diploma from CIM (UK/Ghana).

OR

(iii) HND graduates with passes lower than the minimum 2nd Class Lower Division requirement indicated above but have worked in relevant fields for at least one (1) year may apply.Suchapplicantswillbeadmittedbasedon interviewperformance.

OR

(iv)  HND graduates from other fields or disciplines with a qualification not lower than the minimum of Second (2nd) Class Lower Division requirement with at least one (1) year working experience in Marketing Studies related fields.

7. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B.TECH)INPROCUREMENT&SUPPLYCHAINMANAGEMENT– TWENTY-FOUR(24)MONTHS

(i) HND graduates in Purchasing and Supply, HND Building Technology and students transferring from similar programmes run at other accredited institutions with a minimum of Second (2nd) Class Lower Division plus at least one (1) year working experience.

OR

(ii)  Applicants with Level four (4) Foundation Diploma of Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS)-UK) qualifications or equivalent of Chartered Institute of Builders, UK may apply.

OR

(iii) HND graduates with passes lower than the minimum 2nd Class Lower Division requirement indicated above but have worked in relevant fields for at least one (1) year may apply.Suchapplicantswillbeadmittedbasedon interviewperformance.

OR

(iv) HND graduates from other fields or disciplines with a qualification not lower than the minimum of Second (2nd) Class Lower Division requirement with at least one (1) year working experience in procurement related fields.

8. BACHELOR OFTECHNOLOGY(B-TECH)INTELECOMMUNICATIONENGINEERING-TWENTY-FOUR (24)MONTHS

(i)   Graduates of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or Computer Science and Students transferring from similar programmes run at other accredited/recognized institutions with a minimum of Second (2nd) Class Lower Division plus at least one (1) year working/industrial experience. HND Computer Science certificate holders without appropriate course content in required to do the requisite bridging courses.

OR

(ii)  Applicants with Diploma in Electrical and Electronic related courses from recognized institutions with a minimum of one (1) year industrial working experience.            OR

(iii) Foreign Students with qualifications equivalent to Ghana HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering certificate.

OR

(iv) Holders of Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technician Part III may apply. Such applicants will be admitted based on interview performance.

9. BACHELOR OFSCIENCE(B.Sc.)INSTATISTICS–TWENTY-FOUR(24)MONTHS

Holders of a good HND certificate (Second Class Division or better) in HND Statistics and must have one year relevant post qualification field experience.

HND (TERTIARY) PROGRAMMES

1. HND Accountancy Studies          (Morning/Evening Session)
2. HND Accounting with Computing (Affiliated to Kumasi Technical University) (Morning)
3. HND Marketing Studies          (Morning/Evening Session)

4. HNDSecretaryship & Management Studies          (Morning/Evening Session)
5. HND Purchasing and Supply          (Morning/Evening Session)
6. HNDMechanical Engineering                                                                                                      (Morning)
7. HNDElectrical/Electronic Engineering          (Morning/Weekend Session)
8. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management          (Morning/Evening Session)
9. HND Fashion, Design & Textile Studies          (Morning/Evening Session)
10. HND Civil Engineering                                                                                                                     (Morning)
11. HNDBuilding Technology                                                                                                              (Morning)
12. HND Tourism                                                                                                                                         (Morning)
13. HND Statistics                                                                                                                                       (Morning)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SSSCEAPPLICANTS

Six Passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Social Studies/Science; and three (3) electives which must be relevant to the area of specialization

WASSCEAPPLICANTS

Six Passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Social Studies/Science; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) elective subjects which must be relevant to the area of specialization.

G.C.E.‘A’LEVELAPPLICANTS

Five (5) G.C.E ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics or its equivalent plus two (2) ‘A’ Level passes excluding General Paper.

TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL/BUSINESS/COMMERCIALCERTIFICATEAPPLICANTS

Advanced Business Certificate, Diploma in Business Studies (DBS), Diploma in Computerized Accounting (DCA), Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting (DBTA), Diploma in Business Administration (DBA), RSA II/III, MET I& II, MVT I&II, EET I&II, GCC& CTC I& II or CTC I & II, OTD Certificate, Advanced B/C Craft Certificate, Institutional Management or City & Guilds Part I & II (812/1, 812/2) or Stenographer Certificate plus four SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.

TEACHERAPPLICANTS[‘A’FOUR-YEARORPOST-SEC.ORDIPLOMAINEDUCATION CERTIFICATE]

DIPLOMAINBUSINESSSTUDIES(DBS)APPLICANTSINTOHNDPROGRAMMES

Applicants who hold DBS with Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 to pursue Business-related programmes at the HND level. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100.

DIPLOMA IN ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE (NABPTEX) APPLICANTS

Applicants who hold Diploma in Engineering from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to HND level 200 to pursue engineering-related programmes.

CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS

Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects are eligible for HND programmes.

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

Professional Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting             – Two (2) Semesters

Professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting                                 – Two (2) Semesters

Professional Diploma in Business Administration                                     – Two (2) Semesters

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting

Diploma in Computerized Accounting

Diploma in Accounting or Commerce from a NAB Accredited Institution

Four Passes in ACCA or ICA

Diploma from ICM

Diploma in Business Administration

MATURECANDIDATES

(i)       Must be 25 years old and should provide a Birth Certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth

(ii)        Must have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience and

(iii)       Pass a written Examination and an interview.

1. NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMES

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES – TWO (2) YEARS DURATION

Diploma in Business Administration

Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting

Diploma in Computerized Accounting

Diploma in Public Relations

Diploma in Electronic Marketing

Diploma in Procurement Management

Diploma in Tourism and Customer Care

EntryRequirement:

Candidates must have 4 passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE including English Language and Core Mathematics.

1. ACCESS COURSEINTOHNDPROGRAMMESFORTECHNICAL&

VOCATIONALSCHOOL/SSSCE/WASSCESCIENCEGRADUATES

The Access Course for technical and vocational school graduates has been designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue a one-year Access Course in English Language, Mathematics and Science. The final Examination will be conducted by the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) after which successful candidates will be qualified to enroll in HND Engineering and Applied Science/Arts programmes in any of the Technical Universities/polytechnics in Ghana.

The following HND Engineering and Applied Science/Arts programmes are available in Cape Coast Technical University for successful candidates:

    HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile, Plant and Production Options)

    HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering / HND Building Technology / HND Civil Engineering-

    HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management / HND Fashion, Design &Textile Studies

ENTRYREQUIREMENTS

 Technical/Vocational school graduates with Intermediate and Certificate II results must pass all their trade/elective components.

 Pure Science students from Senior High Schools must pass at least three (3) of their elective subjects.

 Agricultural Science graduates from Senior High Schools must pass at least three (3) of their elective subjects

PROFESSIONALPROGRAMME

1. Institute ofCharteredAccountants,Ghana(ICAG)PartI,IIandIII.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Degree Holders, HND, SSSCE/WASSCE, ATSWA and ICA Part-Qualified.

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMME

2. Chartered InstituteofBankers(CIB)

Holders of any of the following qualifications are eligible to apply.

1. GCE‘O’and‘A’Level

Level Six (6) credits in GCE ‘O’ Level, including English Language and Mathematics or Accounting. Plus ‘A’ Level with passes in three (3) subjects, two (2) of which should not be below grade ‘D’.

1. WASSCE/SSSCE

Credits in three (3) core subjects including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) passes in elective subjects (with an aggregate of not more than 24), or three (3) passes in RSA (Stage 3)

iii.RecognisedDegrees,HND,Diplomas,DBS,ICA(GH),ACCAotherprofessionalqualifications.

1. Mature studentRoute-In-Course(MRIC)organisedbyCIB(GH)

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3. InstituteofHumanResourceManagementPractitioners(IHRMP)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Membership Categories

AffiliateMembers:

Non-professional level of membership. The grade of affiliate is open to:

   Students in tertiary institutions (i.e. Polytechnics, Technical Universities, University Colleges and

Universities)

    Individuals in other professions who are interested in associating with the institute.

    Individuals working in HR but who do not meet the entry requirement for other categories.

StudentMembership:

Student membership is available to individuals who are pursuing the Institute’s Professional Certification Programme (PCP).

FullMembership:

Full membership is the category for members who are admitted to the Institute on the basis of at least four (4) years’ work experience as HR Practitioners in Managerial positions.

AssociateMembership:

Student members who complete level 3 of the Professional Certification Programme are admitted and designated as Associate Members.

CertifiedHumanResourcePractitioner:

An associate member who has completed level 4 of the PCP or a Full Member who has had relevant HR Experience and has been assessed accordingly.

Fellow:

Fellowship status is conferred on individuals who have made significant contributions to the Institute or Human Resource Management practice.

CorporateMembership:

This is membership opened to organisations.

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AVAILABLECOURSESESSIONS

Regular, Evening and Weekend.

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