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The BSc programme in Information Science aims at producing the nation’s library and information science professionals who will be capable of performing middle-level functions in libraries, information and documentation centres.

Objectives of the Programme

The specific objectives of the programme are to: 

  1. Educate graduates capable of taking scholarly and critical approaches to understanding issues in Information Science and related fields, 
  2. Develop professionals who are prepared to lead in the discipline and profession, and are committed to lifelong learning,  iii. Prepare graduates to select, evaluate, and use current and emerging information and communication technologies in constantly changing information workplaces 
  3. Train librarians and other information professionals who are capable of critically applying and evaluating LIS competencies consistent with values, standards, ethics, and practices of progressive information services for the public good 
     

Employment Prospects of Graduates: 

i.    Sectors of the economy that could employ graduates of the programme are as follows:

  • Records Department of Hospitals 
  • Registry of District and Regional health directorates 
  • Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies 

ii.    Graduates of the programme also have the following employment opportunities

  • Getting employment opportunities in Academic, Public, Special, Research and School libraries, NGOs and Business Organisations;  
  • Working in Registries, Archives and Documentation Centres; 
  • Being innovative, creative, and self-reliant in starting their own businesses in the field of information. (e.g. Information Brokerage)      
  • Working in Publishing, Reprographic and Bindery Firms                    

 

Entry requirements for admission of students: 

To be admitted into BSc in Information Science programme, a candidate must satisfy the following minimum requirements of the University: 

A. SSSCE Candidates

SSSCE Candidates with credit passes (A-D) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies, plus any three (3) related elective subjects. 

B. WASSCE Candidates

WASSCE Candidates with credit passes (A1-C6) in Six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects: English language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social 
Studies, plus any three (3) related elective subjects  iii. GCE ‘O’ Level and ‘A’ Levels Graduates: Must have Five (5)

C. GCE ‘O’ Level Candidates

GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes (grade 6 or better) including English Language and Core Mathematics plus GCE ‘A’ Level passes in any Three (3) related subjects (at least one of the passes should be grade D or better)  

D. Diploma Holders

Holders of Higher Diploma or Diploma in Library and Information Science or its equivalent from any accredited institutions. 

  • Entry Level for Higher Diploma holders: Level 300 
  • Entry Level for all Diploma holders with First-Class to Second-Class Lower division is Level 200 

E. Mature Applicants

  • Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five years old at the time of application. Mature applicants will be admitted at Level 100. 
  • Must have at least two years working experience (letter from employer required). 
  • Must pass a written examination in English language and Mathematics conducted by the University. 

 

Programme Structure
Year 1 Semester 1

 

Courses Code

Courses Title

Credit Points

Component

T

P

C

BIS 101

Introduction to Library and Information Science

3

1

3

Core

BIS 103

History and Types of Library and Information Centres

3

1

3

Core

BIS 105

Information Literacy

3

1

3

Core

BIS 107

Information in Society

3

1

3

Core

BIS 109

Module Project I

0

4

2

Core

COS 101

Communication Skills I

2

0

2

Mandatory

AFS 100

African Studies I

0

0

0

Mandatory

CLT 101

Computer Literacy

2

0

2

Mandatory

 

16

8

18

 

 

Year 1 Semester 2

 

Course Code

Courses Title

Credit Points

T

P

C

BIS 102

Library Operations

3

0

3

BIS 104

Collection Development

3

0

3

BIS 106

Information Ethics

3

0

3

BIS 108

Module Project II

0

4

2

BIS 122

Information Entrepreneurship (Infopreneurship)

2

0

2

COS 102

Communication Skills II

2

1

2

AFS 100

African Studies II

2

0

2

CLT 102

Computer Literacy

2

0

2

 

 

Year 2 Semester 1

17

5

19

Year 2 Semester 1

Code

Courses

T

P

C

BIS 201

Multimedia Librarianship

3

1

3

BIS 203

Marketing of Libraries and Information Services

3

1

3

BIS 205

Organizational Information Systems

3

1

3

BIS 207

Module Project III

3

1

3

BIS 209

Information Storage and Retrieval Systems

0

4

2

BIS 221

Automation of Library and Information Systems

3

1

3

BIS 223

Automated Information Retrieval

3

1

3

 

17

11

20

      

 

Year 2 Semester 2

Code

Courses

T

P

C

BIS 202

Cataloguing

3

0

3

BIS 204

Publication Design and Book Production

3

1

3

BIS 206

Introduction to Information Technology

3

1

3

BIS 208

Telecommunication and information Networks

2

2

3

BIS 222

Database Management

3

1

3

BIS 224

Reprography

3

1

3

BIS 224

Module Project IV

0

4

2

 

14

9

20


 

Year 3 Semester 1

Code

Courses

T

P

C

BIS 301

Principles of Practical Cataloguing

3

1

3

BIS 303

Information Sources

3

1

3

BIS 305

The Internet and Digital Libraries

3

1

3

BIS 307

Module Project V

0

4

2

BIS 309

Mobile Technologies andMedia Tools in Libraries

3

1

3

BIS 331

Research Methodology

3

0

3

BIS 333

Preservationof Information materials

3

1

3

 

18

9

20

 

Year 3 Semester 2

Code

Courses

T

P

C

BIS 302

Theory and Practice of Classification

2

2

3

BIS 304

Reference and Information Services

3

1

3

BIS 306

Management of Libraries and Information  Centres

3

0

3

BIS 308

Module Project VI

0

4

2

BIS 309

Analysis and Design of Information Systems

3

0

3

BIS 332

Principles of Records and Archives Management

3

1

3

BIS 334

Introduction to Knowledge Management

3

0

3

 

18

7

20

 

 

Year 4 Semester 1

Code

Courses

T

P

C

BIS 401

Supervised Industrial Training

0

30

15

 

0

30

15

 

Year 4 Semester 2

 

BIS 402

Indexing and Abstracting

3

0

3

BIS 404

Management of Electronic Resources

3

0

3

BIS 406

Information and Telecommunication Technology in Society

3

0

3

BIS 408

Module Project VII

0

4

2

BDS 422

Project Work

0

12

6

 

9

16

17


 

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About KsTU

Kumasi Technical University was established in 1954 as Kumasi Technical Institute (K. T. I. ) to offer craft courses. In 1963, the Institute was converted to a non-tertiary Polytechnic status under the Ghana Education Service to start offering, in addition, technician diploma and sub- professional courses.

Contact info

Location: Kumasi - Ashanti Region, Ghana, W/A

Postal Address: P. O. Box 854, Kumasi 

Email: info@kstu.edu.gh 

Tel: Admissions: +233(0)322 496 534, +233(0)322 496 380