Introduction

The Bachelor of Arts in Secretaryship and Management Studies is designed to last eight semesters where semester seven is reserved for practical training and presentation of a project and industrial attachment report. The BA in Secretaryship and Management Studies program is designed to equip students with Office Administration and Advanced Management skills to enable them work more effectively and efficiently in both the private and public sectors of the economy.  

Aims

In line with the vision and mission of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), the aim of the program is to train highly qualified graduates who will be academically and occupationally versatile.  Thus, the program seeks to prepare high calibre personnel for the fields of business management and administration in Ghana and beyond. 

Objectives

Specific objectives of the program are to:

• Equip students with key theories and concepts in management and administrative set-ups.
• Provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for evaluating and integrating management propositions both at the and world of work.
• Inculcate into students, the skills of innovation and its management in the business environment.
• Develop the leadership competencies of students and to be able to understand and apply the distinct features of management and general leadership styles.
• Build the capabilities and skills of students in management innovations in contemporary business environment; and introduce students to the application of emerging e-commerce platforms.

Entry Requirements

SSSCE Candidates

Candidates must have Credit Passes (A - D) in six (6) subjects. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects (including English Language, Social Studies / Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three must be in any other relevant-elective subjects.

WASSCE Candidates

Candidates must have Credit Passes (A1 - C6) in six (6) subjects. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects (including English Language, Social Studies / Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three must be in any other relevant-elective subjects.

GBCE

Candidates must have Credit Passes (A - D) in six (6) subjects. Three of the six subjects must be core subjects (including English Language, Social Studies / Integrated Science and Mathematics) and the other three must be in any other relevant-elective subjects. 

GCE Advanced Level Candidate

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science subject (for non-science students) and an Art Subject (for science students).

Professional Applicants

Candidates with part of Professional Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 or Foundation Stage of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Bankers, Chartered Institute of Taxation, Chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, London Centre of Marketing, Institute of Commercial Management etc may be considered for admission.

Other Applicants

1. Candidates with Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ and a pass in English, Mathematics and two business related subjects at the GCE ‘O’ level or Senior High School or GBC or RSAII etc may be considered for admission to level 200.
2. RSAIII / ABC holders with passes in at least three subjects may be considered for admission into level 200.
3. DBS or other diploma holders may be considered for admission into level 200.
4. Post-Diploma and Professional Applicants for admission to level 300
5. HND from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Lower 
6. Professional Diploma from a recognized institution with a minimum of Second-Class Lower.
7. Any tertiary diploma from a recognized university  

Mature Applicants

• Must be 25 years old with any legitimate documentary proof (Particularly, Ghana Card if proof is less than Five Years) which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application.
• Pass a written examination conducted by the University; and (c) Professional experience is an advantage.

Foreign or International Students

All foreign qualifications will be referred to Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission

Employment Prospects For Graduates

The broad-based nature of the programme aims at enabling graduates to make effective 
contribution in integrating Management Practices with Secretarial Functions that would fulfil roles 
such as:
a) Self-employment (that is, graduates can set up their own businesses)
b) Managing other people’s businesses
c) Working as Administrative Assistants in both private and government establishments
d) Performing as Administrative/Executive Secretaries in Government Ministries
e) Being Managers in Non-Governmental Organizations
f) Managing International Organizations

PROGRAMME SCHEDULE

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE:

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO:

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE:

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO: