Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech) Programmes

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting with Computing
Bachelor of Technology in Building Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Fashion
Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Technology in Marketing
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
      – Plant and Production
      – Auto
Bachelor of Technology in Procurement Management
Bachelor of Technology in Secretaryship and Management Studies
Bachelor of Technology in Statistics
      – Environmental Statistics
      – Financial Statistics
      – Health Statistics
Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Textiles
Bachelor of Technology in Tourism

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HND Programmes

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES

Faculty of Applied Arts

HND Commercial Art – Graphic Design

HND Commercial Art – Textiles Technology

HND Commercial Art – Painting

HND Commercial Art – Sculpture

HND Commercial Art – Ceramics

HND Fashion Design and Technology

HND Industrial Arts (Leather Option)

Faculty of Applied Sciences

HND Information & Communication Technology

HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management

HND Mathematics and Statistics

HND Tourism Management

HND Science Laboratory Technology

Faculty of Engineering

HND Civil Engineering – Competency-Based Training (CBT)

HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering

HND Mechanical Engineering – Automotive Option

HND Mechanical Engineering – Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Option

HND Mechanical Engineering – Plant Option

HND Mechanical Engineering – Production Option

HND Mechanical Engineering – Welding and Fabrication Option

Faculty of Business Studies

HND Accountancy

HND Marketing

HND Purchasing and Supply

HND Secretaryship and Management Studies

Faculty of Built and Natural Environment

HND Construction Engineering & Management – Competency-Based Training (CBT)

HND Interior Design Technology – Competency-Based Training (CBT)

HND Estate Management

HND Plumbing and Gas Technology

Evening HND programmes

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (EVENING SCHOOL)

• HND Accountancy                                
• HND Building Technology
• HND Civil Engineering
• HND Commercial Art (Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Textiles options)
• HND Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
• HND Fashion Design and Technology
• HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
• HND Marketing
• HND Mechanical Engineering
• HND Purchasing & Supply
• HND Secretaryship & Management Studies
• HND Mathematics and Statistics

 Requirements are the same for HND Regular

 TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA (EVENING SCHOOL) FOR WORKERS IN TOURISM INDUSTRY

 Candidates must:

 a.       have at least four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes or four (4) G.C.E ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.

b.       have at least three years working experience in Tourism industry and

pass a written examination and interview.

Master of Technology (M-Tech)

Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Graphic Design

PROGRAMME DURATION

The M-Tech in Graphic Design shall be for two (2) years.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• B-TECH (Printing, Graphic Design or related Visual/Creative Art) must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Publishing Studies (Printing or Design and illustration option, with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Communication Design/ BFA/ BA Graphic Design with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• Holders of equivalent first degree qualifications in related Visual/Creative Art from a recognized academic or professional institutions.

Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Printing

PROGRAMME DURATION

The M-Tech in Printing shall be for two (2) years.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• B-TECH (Printing, Graphic Design or related Visual/Creative Art) must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Publishing Studies (Printing or Design and illustration option, with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Communication Design/ BFA/ BA Graphic Design with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• Holders of equivalent first degree qualifications in related Visual/Creative Art programmes from a recognized academic or professional institution.

Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Textiles

PROGRAMME DURATION

The M-Tech in Textiles shall be for two (2) years.

SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• B-TECH & BA (Industrial Art) and BFA applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BSc holders with one (1) year relevant post qualification working experience
• HND plus BSc/BA/BFA (Industrial Art) with one (1) year relevant working experience

Pre-HND Access Programmes

The above-named programme has been designed to provide opportunity to students with Technical/Vocational educational background 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 applicants shall proceed to enroll in the Higher National Diploma programme. For a candidate to qualify to be admitted to the HND programme he/she must obtain a minimum pass of 50% in each of the three (3) subjects namely: English Language, Mathematics and Science.

ii) Programmes Available

• HND Building Technology
• HND Civil Engineering
• HND Commercial Arts (Textiles, Painting, Graphics, Ceramics, Sculpture options)
• HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• HND Fashion Design and Technology
• HND Furniture Design and Production
• HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
• HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile, Plant, Production & Ref. & Air-condition options)

iii) Duration

         One (1) Academic Year (i.e. two semesters of 16 weeks per semester).

iv) Entry Requirements

Applicants should posses a minimum qualification of Intermediate or its equivalent.

Equivalence of SSSCE Grade to WASSCE Grades

Takoradi Polytechnic uses the new grading system of WASSCE for the selection of candidates and with this system an aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement for all programmes. The following table shows this new grading system and the SSSCE equivalent grades.

SSSCE	WASSCE	GRADE	INTERPRETATION OF GRADES
A	A1	1	Excellent
B	B2	2	Very Good
C	B3	3	Good
D	C4	4	Credit
	C5	5
	C6	6
E	D7	7	Pass
	E8	8	Pass