The programme, Diploma in Information Technology will provide technical training on the design, implementation and deployment of computer applications to students to make them experts by the introduction of Pharmaceutical Intelligence as a course in line with the niche area of the institution. The Diploma graduates shall advise and help in the development, installation and maintenance of computer systems; web development and applications; mobile devices and applications; information and knowledge sharing systems among stakeholders and systems. 

Programme Aims, Objectives and Outcomes 

Aim

The programme aims at preparing potential graduates to develop professional skills in designing, implementing and deploying computer applications to enhance national development 

Objectives 

     The objectives are to:

1. Equip students with introductory theoretical knowledge, principles and concepts needed to undertake professional tasks in information technology industries; 

   1. Teach students to acquire technical and analytical skills needed to design and implement systems in information technology organizations; 

      1. Introduce students to conduct research into the assessment of systems and new developmental trends in information technology; 

      2. Teach students to the professional and ethical principles relating to information technology; and 

      3. Provide avenue for further education to higher degrees such as HND, First Degree, 

Second Degree and possibly, acquire their terminal degrees 

Intended/Expected Outcomes 

By the end of the programme, students will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the information technology industry; 

   1. Analyse and develop computing systems; 

      1. Conduct research into trending and emerging issues relating to information 

technologies;. 

2. Exhibit professional and ethical skills in Information Technology; and 

   1. Further their education to attain higher academic and professional qualifications.. 

      Students’ Admission, Progression and Graduation 

      1. Student Admission Requirements 

The target students for the new programme would be SSSCE, WASSCE and other related second cycle certificates from Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The requirements are described in details below: 

1. SSSCE Applicants 

Six (6) Passes (A – D) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics. 

2. WASSCE Applicants 

Six (6) Passes (A1 – D7) in all subjects, including English and Mathematics. 

3. GBCE Applicants 

Six (6) Passes (A – E) in all subjects including English Language and Mathematics 

4. TVET Applicants 

Six (6) passes in all subjects including English Language and Mathematics 

5. Mature Applicants 

   1. The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application; 

      1. Must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test);  or show proof of credit passes (C6) in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE or any other nationally recognised standard High School level examinations (for qualifications from countries outside WAEC’s aegis); and 

      2. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage. 

                     F. Foreign Qualifications  

All foreign qualifications would be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 [Act 744 (2(2b)]). 

Progression

1. Candidates may carry a minimum of 15 and a maximum of 21 credit hours per semester 

   1. A student is required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 1.50 after the first semester. 

   2. A student with GPA of less than 1.50 after first semester shall be put on probation. 

   3. There shall be only one re-sit examination at the end of every academic year. For a student to qualify for a re-sit examination, he/she should have taken the main semester examination during the academic year. 

   4. A student who obtains a Cumulative GPA of 1.50 or higher after first year shall progress. 

   5. A student who obtains a CGPA of less than 1.5 after first year shall repeat. 

   6. Transcripts shall reflect all grades and marks a candidate obtains for all courses.  All final grades for courses taken shall be used in the computation of a student’s GPA. 

    

Graduation

In addition to the general University examination regulations, students are expected to satisfy special Department/Faculty/Institute requirements approved by the Academic Board. 

The University and Faculty require that a pass in every required course shall be obtained by a student to qualify for the award of a Diploma certificate. A student is expected to earn a minimum CGPA of 1.5 to qualify for certification. 

Target Market and Employability:  

Successful graduates from the programme will be able to engage in private job creation in intelligent computer applications or take up jobs in all sectors of the Ghanaian economy including the following: 

• Financial Institutions 

  • Mining Industries 

    • Hospitals/Health Sectors 

    • Aviation Industries 

    • Government and private agencies/ Research Centres 

    • Telecommunication Industries 

    • Information Technology Industries 

    • Educational institutions 

    • Security Services 

    • Pharmaceutical Organizations 

3. Semester-by-semester schedule/structure of course, showing the credit value of each course: The table shows the courses offered under the programme with individual hours per week in T (theory), P (Practical) and C (Credit hours). 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE 

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE 

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO