Aims and Objectives:
Aim
The programme is aimed at producing diploma graduates for entry into positions in small and medium-Size Enterprises (SMEs) in the pharmaceutical industry, commerce, public accounting forms, the public sector, and non-profit organizations like schools and churches who are currently switching from manual accounting to computerized accounting systems.
Objectives
The objectives are to:
To provide between entry-level to intermediate-level academic and practical skills training with key aspect of Information Technology for effective and efficient accounting functions required by industry.
To build the foundation for further academic and professional studies in accountancy.
To equip prospective students with analytical and critical thinking capabilities for better contribution at the workplace and future progress in the accountancy education.
Provide students with hands-on experience in using accounting software relevant to the accounting and finance industries.
To provide avenue for continuous or lifelong education to HND, BTech and beyond.
Entry Requirements
- SSSCE APPLICANTS Six (6) passes including English and Core Mathematics. It is not a requirement to have learnt accounting in prior education.
- WASSCE APPLICANTS Six (6) passes including English and Core Mathematics. It is not a requirement to have learnt accounting in prior education.
- GCE “O” and “A” Level Five passes in O’ Level/GBCE including English Language and Mathematics
- ABCE
- GBCE
- Mature Applicants Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.
- Foreign Applicants Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.
Structure of the programme
(Semester-by-semester schedule/structure of course, showing the credit value of each course).
FIRST YEAR
TABLE 1. LEVEL 100 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
Course Title | Course Code | Credit Points | ||
T | P | C | ||
Principles of Accounting I | DCA 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Micro Economics | DCA 103 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Business Communication | DCA 105 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Business Law 1 | DCA 107 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Business Mathematics | DCA 109 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Communication Skills I | DCA 111 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Computer Technology | DCA 112 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE SEMESTER | 16 | 06 | 19 |
TABLE 2. LEVEL 100 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
Course Title | Course Code | Credit Points | ||
T | P | C | ||
Principles of Accounting II | DCA 102 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Macro Economics | DCA 104 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Principles of Management | DCA 106 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Business Law II | DCA 108 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Spreadsheet Applications | DCA 110 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Financial Analysis | DCA 112 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Communication Skills II | COS 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE SEMESTER |
| 15 | 06 | 18 |
YEAR TWO
TABLE 3. LEVEL 200 FIRST SEMESTER COURSES
Course Title | Course Code | Credit Points | ||
T | P | C | ||
Financial Accounting I | DCA 201 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Accounting Information System | DCA 203 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Cost Accounting I | DCA 205 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Public Sector Accounting | DCA 207 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Electronic Commerce | DCA 209 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Computerized Accounting I | DCA 211 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE SEMESTER |
| 11 | 04 | 18 |
TABLE 4. LEVEL 200 SECOND SEMESTER COURSES
Course Title | Course Code | Credit Points | ||
T | P | C | ||
Financial Accounting II | DCA 202 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Networking and Internet Technology | DCA 204 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Cost Accounting II | DCA 206 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Principles of Taxation | DCA 208 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Information system security | DCA 210 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Computerized Accounting Software Training II | DCA 212 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Database Management Systems | DCA 214 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE SEMESTER | 10 | 18 | 19 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS 74