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Distance Undergraduate Admissions
Academic Year: 
2020 to 2021

UNDERGRADUATE DISTANCE ADMISSIONS 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, especially basic school teachers, clerks, secretarial and accounting personnel in the civil/public service, commerce and industry, and WASSCE/SSSCE graduates for admission into Distance Learning Programmes of the College of Distance Education, ºÚÁÏÉç for the 2020/2021academic year, via direct entry or through mature applicants’ route.

The application forms will be on sale from 10th February, 2020 to 8th May, 2020 for Mature Applicants (MEE) and 10th February, 2020 to Monday, 31st August, 2020 for DIRECT Applicants.

1.0ÌýÌýÌýPROGRAMMES AVAILABLE FOR 2020/2021 ACADEMIC YEAR

A.ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýEDUCATION PROGRAMMES

1.ÌýÌý2-year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education (2 PDE/BBE)

2.ÌýÌý2-year Bachelor of Education in Educational Psychology (2 BEP)

3.Ìý 2-year Bachelor of Education in Science Education for Diploma in Science Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions.

4.ÌýÌý2-year Bachelor of Education in Mathematics Education for Diploma in Mathematics Education Holders or its equivalent from recognized tertiary institutions.

5.ÌýÌý3-year Bachelor of Education in Basic Education (3PDE/BBE/BED) for holders of Specialist Certificates in Education or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions.

6.ÌýÌýÌý3-year Bachelor of Education in Education Psychology (3BEP) for holders of Specialist Certificates in Education or Diploma in subjects other than Education from recognized Tertiary Institutions.

7.ÌýÌý4-year Bachelor of Education in Mathematics (B.Ed. Mathematics)

8.ÌýÌý4-year Bachelor of Education in Science (B.Ed. Science)

9.ÌýÌý4-year Bachelor of Education in Accounting (B.Ed. Accounting)

10.Ìý4-year Bachelor of Education in Management (B.Ed. Management)

11.Ìý4-year Bachelor of Education in Social Studies (B.Ed. Social Studies)

12.Ìý4-year Bachelor of Education in Arts (B.Ed. Arts)

13.Ìý4-year Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (B.Ed. Early Childhood)

14.Ìý4-year Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (B.Ed. Primary Education)

15.Ìý4-year Bachelor of Education in Junior High School Education (B.Ed. Junior High School Education)

B.ÌýÌýÌýBUSINESS PROGRAMMES

1.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Accounting)

2.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Diploma in Commerce (Management)

3.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

4.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

5.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

6.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

7.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

8.ÌýÌýÌý2-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

9.ÌýÌýÌý3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

10.Ìý3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

11.Ìý3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

12.Ìý3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

13.Ìý3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

14.Ìý3-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

15.Ìý4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

16.Ìý4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Finance)

17.Ìý4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Management)

18.Ìý4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)

19.Ìý4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)

20.Ìý4-Year Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)

2.0ÌýÌýENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROGRAMMES

A.ÌýÌýÌýEDUCATION PROGRAMMES – DIRECT ENTRY

A1.ÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (2PDE/BBE)

Applicants must possess Diploma in Basic Education/Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by ºÚÁÏÉçor

Ìýany recognized institution.

A2.ÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYÌý(B.ED. PSYCHOLOGY)

Applicants must possess Diploma in Psychology and Foundations of Education/ Diploma in Basic Education / Diploma in Early Childhood Education awarded by ºÚÁÏÉçor

any recognized institution.

ÌýA3.Ìý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATIONIN SCIENCEEDUCATION (B.ED. SCIENCE)

Applicants must possess Diploma in Science Education from ºÚÁÏÉçor its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution but NOT Diploma in Basic Education.

A4.Ìý 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (B.ED. MATHEMATICS)

Applicants must possess Diploma in Mathematics Education from ºÚÁÏÉçor its equivalent from any recognized tertiary institution but NOT Diploma in Basic Education.

A5.Ìý 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN BASIC EDUCATION (3PDE/BBE/B.ED)

Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education.

A6.Ìý 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGYÌý(3BEP)

Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates in Education and Diploma in subjects other than Education.

A7.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MATHEMATICS (B.ED. MATHEMATICS)

Applicants must possess any one of the following:

i.ÌýÌýWest African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, candidates must have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of the following elective subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Physics and Chemistry. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

ii.ÌýÌýSenior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. In addition, candidates must have passes in Elective Mathematics and any two of the following elective subjects: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Physics and Chemistry. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

iii.ÌýÌýGeneral Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Candidates

Candidates must obtain pass in Mathematics and any one of the following: Financial Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Physics and Chemistry with grades not lower than D. In addition, applicants must possess credit passes (Grade 6) at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level English Language and Mathematics.

A8. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SCIENCE (B.ED. SCIENCE)

Applicants must possess any one of the following:

i.ÌýÌýWest African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus any three elective science subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

ii.ÌýÌýSenior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus any three elective science subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

iii.ÌýÌýÌýGeneral Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Candidates

Candidates must obtain passes in two elective science subjects with grades not lower than D. Mathematics. In addition, applicants must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in G.C.E. ‘O’ Level English Language and Mathematics.

A9.ÌýÌý4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ACCOUNTINGÌý(B.ED. ACCOUNTING)

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6 for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science.

Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in Accounting and any two subjects in the following: Business Management, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Principles of Cost Accounting.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

A10.ÌýÌý4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN MANAGEMENT (B.ED. MANAGEMENT)

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6 for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) inÌýEnglish Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants

are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in Business Management andÌýany two subjects in the following: Accounting, Economics, Elective Mathematics and Principles of Cost Accounting.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

A11.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (B.ED. SOCIAL STUDIES)

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6 for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in Geography and Economics; and any one pass grade in the following subjects: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages.

A12.4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN ARTS (B.ED. ARTS)

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three of the following subjects: History, Literature in English, French, Christian Religious Education, Islamic Religious Education and any of the Ghanaian Languages.

A13.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOODÌýEDUCATION (B.ED. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION)

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three elective subjects.

ÌýA14. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN PRIMARYEDUCATIONÌý(B.ED. PRIMARY EDUCATION)

ÌýApplicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three elective subjects.

A15.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLÌýEDUCATION (B.ED. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION)

Applicants must have a minimum pass grade (A1-C6for WASSCE and A-D for SSSCE) in English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies or Integrated Science. Applicants are also required to have a minimum pass grade of (C6 or D) in any three elective subjects.

B. BUSINESS PROGRAMMES -DIRECT ENTRY

B1.ÌýÌý2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-viii)

i.ÌýÌýProfessional Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýInstitute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýChartered Institute of Management Accountants,

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýAssociation of Certified Chartered Accountants,

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýInstitute of Bankers,

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýGhana Accounting Technicians Examination (GAT) and Accounting TechniciansÌýScheme West Africa (ATSWA).

In addition to the above, applicants should possess passes in Mathematics and English.

ii.Ìý ÌýWASSCE passes (A1-D7) in five (5) subjects, three of which should be credit passes (A1-C6) including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics-related elective.

iii.ÌýÌýSSSCE passes (A-D) in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should also have passes in other elective subjects including Accounting or strong mathematics-related elective.Ìý Ìý Ìý

iv.ÌýÌýGeneral Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and RSA Stage II with at least grade D in 5 subjects including Accounting, Business Management, English Language and Mathematics.

v.ÌýÌýÌýAdvanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better.

In addition, applicants must possess passes in English Language and Mathematics with at least grades D7 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.

vi.ÌýÌýÌýÌýLondon Chamber of Commerce (Intermediate) with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition, applicants must possess passes in English Language and Mathematics with grades D7 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.

vii.ÌýÌýG.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.

viii.ÌýÌýG.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects including Accounting with grade not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.

B2.ÌýÌý2-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

i.ÌýÌýÌýThe entry requirements are the same as that of Diploma in Commerce (Accounting) above except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office Administration/Practice, Business Management and other related disciplines.

ii.ÌýÌýÌýÌýHolders of Private Secretary Certificates may also apply.Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý

B3.ÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admittedÌýto this programme;

i.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Accounting)

iii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

iv.Ìý Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance

v.ÌýÌýFinal Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)

vi.ÌýPart II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.

vii.ÌýICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body

B4.ÌýÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted toÌýthis programme;

i.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Accounting)

iii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

iv.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering and Statistics (with at least Second Class Lower or better)

v.ÌýÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship & Finance

vi.ÌýÌýÌýFinal Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)

vii.Ìý Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.

viii.ÌýÌýICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination BodyÌýÌýÌý

B5.ÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will beÌýadmitted to this programme;

i.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Management Studies

ii.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce

iii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Accounting)

iv.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Management)

v.ÌýÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

vi.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

vii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship & Management Studies

viii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

B6.ÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to this programme;

i.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Management Studies

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce

iii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Accounting)

iv.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Management)

v.Ìý ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

vi.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

vii.Ìý Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management

viii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies

ix.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

B7.ÌýÌý2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)

Holders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for thisÌýprogramme;

i.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Management Studies

iii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Accounting)

iv.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Management)

v.ÌýÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

vi.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

vii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply and Supply Chain Management

viii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies

ix.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

ÌýB8. 2-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

ÌýHolders of any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions qualify for thisÌýprogramme;

Ìýi.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Management Studies

ii.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Management)

iii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply

iv.ÌýÌýAdvanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

v.ÌýÌýAdvanced Diploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

vi.ÌýÌýHigher Diploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)

vii.ÌýÌýInternational Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

B9.ÌýÌý3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

The three-year structure for accounting programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in accounting at the Diploma level. These include:

i.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Management Studies

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Management)

iii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

iv.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Management

v.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

vi.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management

vii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies

viii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management

ix.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Statistics and Engineering (With Third Class and Pass)

x.Ìý ÌýDiploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics.

xi.ÌýÌýAny other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

B10.ÌýÌý 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (FINANCE)

The three-year structure for finance programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in finance at the Diploma level. These include:

i.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Management)

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Management Studies

iii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

iv.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Management

v.ÌýÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

vi.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism Management

vii.ÌýÌýHND Statistics and Engineering (With Third Class and Pass)

viii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies

ix.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

x.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.

xi.ÌýÌýAny other relevant qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline.

B11. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MANAGEMENT)

ÌýThe three-year structure for management programme is designed for candidates with little or no background in general management at the Diploma level. These include:

Ìýi.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in MarketingÌý

ii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management.

iii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.

iv.ÌýÌýAny other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

B12.ÌýÌý 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

The three- year structure for B.Com (Human Resource Management) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in general management but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include:

i.Ìý ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

ii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Supply Chain Management

iii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management.

iv.ÌýÌýDiploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English and Mathematics.

v.ÌýÌýÌýAny other qualification equivalent to a Diploma in a related discipline.

B13. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING)

i.ÌýÌýThe three- year structure for B.Com (Marketing) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in general marketing but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include:

ii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism & Hospitality Management.

iii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.

iv.ÌýÌýAny other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

B14. Ìý3-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT)

The three- year structure for B. Com (Procurement and Supply Chain Management) programme is designed for applicants with little or no background in procurement management but hold a diploma in a related field or discipline. They include:

i.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce

ii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Commerce (Accounting)

iii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Procurement and Supply from Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

iv.ÌýÌýDiploma in Purchasing and Supply from Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)

v.ÌýÌýÌýDiploma in Supply Chain Management from the Ghana Institute of Freight Forwarders (GIFF) and International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA)

vi.ÌýÌýDiploma in Logistics and Transport from the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

vii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing

viii.ÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Management

ix.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Secretaryship& Management Studies

x.ÌýÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Bilingual Secretaryship and Management Studies

xi.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy

xii.ÌýÌýHigher National Diploma (HND) in Tourism and Hospitality Management

xiii.ÌýÌýDiploma in Business Studies applicants must possess four (4) credit passes in WASSCE (A1-C6) / SSSCE (A-D) including English Language and Mathematics.

xiv.ÌýÌýAny other qualification equivalent to Diploma from a related discipline

ÌýB15.ÌýÌý4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (ACCOUNTING)

Applicants must possess any one of the following (from i-vi)Ìý Ìý Ìý

Ìýi.ÌýÌýSenior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, candidates must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

Ìýii.ÌýÌýÌýWest African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies. Also, candidates must have passes in any three elective subjects including Financial Accounting. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

Ìýiii.ÌýÌýÌýGeneral Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.

Ìýiv.ÌýÌýÌýGeneral Certificate in Education (GCE) - Advanced Level Candidates

Candidates must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, they must possess credit passes (Grade 6) in five G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).

Ìýv.ÌýÌýÌýAdvanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders

Candidates with full Diploma in ABCE must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination, SSSCE or WASSCE.Ìý Candidates may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.

Ìývi.ÌýÌýÌýProfessional Certificate Holders

Candidates with Part 1 of the following Professional Accountancy Bodies may be admitted:

·ÌýÌýÌýInstitute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),

·ÌýÌýÌýChartered Institute of Management Accountants,

·ÌýÌýÌýAssociation of Chartered Certified Accountants,

·ÌýÌýÌýInstitute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and

·ÌýÌýÌýChartered Financial Analysts

vii.ÌýÌýÌýForeign Qualification

All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme.

B16.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE(FINANCE)Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

This programme is by course work and project work.

The entry requirements are the same as that of Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting option) EXCEPT that the elective subjects need not include Financial Accounting. Applicants with non-business background but have Elective Mathematics or strong Mathematics-related discipline (Economics, Statistics, and Geography) may also apply.

B17. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE(MANAGEMENT)Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

This programme is by course work and project work. Applicants with any of the following qualification may apply:

Ìýi.ÌýÌýÌýSenior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus, any three business elective subjects.Ìý The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.

Ìýii.ÌýÌýÌýWest African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; plus, any three business elective subjects. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

Ìýiii.ÌýÌýProfessional Examination Certificate Holders

Candidates with Part 1 of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators are eligible to apply.

iv.ÌýGeneral Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) and Advanced Business Certificate Examination

Candidates must obtain at least five passes credit passes in English, Business Mathematics, Economics and Commerce.Ìý Candidates must obtain at least two subjects in Advanced Business Certificate Examination.

B18.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

This programme is by course work and project work. The entry requirements are theÌýsame as that of the Bachelor of Commerce (Management).

B19.Ìý 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (MARKETING) AND

B20.Ìý4-YEAR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY CHAINÌýMANAGEMENT)

These programmes are by course work and project work. Applicants with any of the following qualifications may apply:

i.ÌýÌýWest African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; and any three elective subjects in the following areas, General Arts, Science, Agriculture, Home Economics and Visual Arts. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 36.

ii.ÌýÌýSenior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies; and any three elective subjects in the following areas, General Arts, Science, Agriculture, Home Economics and Visual Arts. The applicant’s aggregate should not exceed 24.

Ìýiii.ÌýÌýÌýGeneral Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

Candidates must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.

Ìýiv.ÌýÌýGeneral Certificate in Education (GCE) Advanced Level Candidates

Candidates must obtain passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). In addition, applicants must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five G.C.E. ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Science (for non-science students).

Ìýv.ÌýÌýÌýForeign Qualification

All foreign qualifications would be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to the programme.

3.0ÌýÌýÌýÌýENTRY BY MATURE EXAMINATION:

Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements for Direct Entry into the above programmes can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Mature Entrance Examination (MEE). Preparatory classes will be held from 25th April, 2020 to 8th May, 2020 at selected Examination Centres throughout the country to enhance applicants’ chances at passing the Entrance Examination. The examination will be held on Saturday, 9th May, 2020 and Sunday, 10th May, 2020.The preparatory classes and the Mature Entrance Examination shall take place at the designated examination centres throughout the country.

Applicants seeking admission as Mature Candidates must have any one of the following:

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýMinimum of WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level Certificate

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýNVTI Certificate

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýHolders of NABPTEX Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) Certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýApplicants should have a background in the preferred programme.

·ÌýÌýÌýÌýApplicants should be at least 25 years old by 30th April, 2020. Applicants should attach copies of birth certificates that are at least five years old at the time of the application.

NB. Applicants who do not have credit passes in English and Mathematics at either WASSCE/SSSCE or G.C.E. ‘O’ Level would be required to register for and pass special examinations in those subjects.ÌýÌýÌýÌý ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

4.0ÌýENTRANCE EXAMINATION

Main Papers

The main examinations for candidates will comprise;

i.ÌýÌýÌýGeneral Paper

ii.ÌýÌýÌýAptitude Test

Special Papers

Special examinations in Mathematics and English Language for candidates who do not have credit passes at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level (grade 6 or better) or WASSCE/SSSCE (grade C6/D or better).

5.0ÌýSALE OF APPLICATION FORMS Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý

The cost of an Application Form is as follows:

1. Direct Applicant (Diploma and Degree Programmes)

The cost of an Application Form is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).

2. Mature Entrance Examination Applicants

The cost of an Application Form is Two Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis (GH¢220.00).

In addition, applicants are required to pay an additional Two Hundred Ghana Cedis (GH¢200.00) as bankers draft at GCB Bank. This fee covers the cost of Study Materials, Tuition, and Examination Fee.Ìý

NOTE: The GCB bank draft should be submitted during registration for the Mature Entrance Examination, at the preferred examination centre.

6.0ÌýÌý SALES CENTRES

The requisite application forms can be obtained from the following places:

(a)ÌýÌýÌýAll Branches of GCB Bank Ghana Ltd.

(b)Ìý ÌýAll Branches of Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) Ghana Ltd.

(c)ÌýÌýÌýAll Branches of Zenith Bank Ghana Ltd.

(d)ÌýÌýÌýAll Branches of Consolidated Bank

(e)ÌýÌýÌýAll Branches of Prudential Bank Ltd.

(f)ÌýÌýÌýÌýAll Branches of GT Bank

(g)ÌýÌýÌýAll branches of ARB APEX Bank and All Rural and Community Banks

(h)ÌýÌýÌýAll branches of Republic Bank

(i)ÌýÌýÌýÌýAll Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST.

7.0ÌýONLINE APPLICATIONS

(a).ÌýÌýÌýApplicants will be given a receipt containing a pin and serial number at the various SaleÌýCentres. This will be used to complete the Application Form Online. Applicants should

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý take the receipt to the nearest Study Centre Coordinator for further instructions.

(b).ÌýÌýÌýOnline applicants should visit www.ucc.edu.gh, then go to Admissions and click onÌýApply Online for further instructions. Applicants should then select DISTANCEÌýapplication type.

(c).ÌýÌýÌýAll applicants are required to provide the following information on the large EMSÌýenvelope:Ìý

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (i) application reference numberÌý

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (ii) names in full, no abbreviations acceptedÌý

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (iii) address

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (iv) study/examination Centre

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (v)Ìý region

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý (vi)Ìý contact numberÌý

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý vii)Ìý Ìýprogramme – which should be hand written.

(d).ÌýÌýÌýApplicants should ensure that all WASSCE/SSSCE results are verified. Copy of theÌýConfirmation Page together with a copy of Academic Transcript and Certificates should

ÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý be submitted to the nearest College of Distance Education Study Centre or to Ghana Post Office.

8.0ÌýREGIONAL OFFICES AND STUDY CENTRES OF COLLEGE OF DISTANCEÌýEDUCATION:

Applicants should submit their completed Application Forms or Enquire about the Sale ofÌýÌýApplication Forms from the following Regional and Study Centres of the College of Distance Education, ºÚÁÏÉç branches:

Ashanti:Ìý Kumasi Office (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Simms, Serwa Nyarko, KSTS, Asante MampongÌýTechnical College of Education, Mansoman SHS,

St. Paul’s Lutheran Sch., KTI,ÌýÌýWESCO, KASS, Kumasi T. I. AMASS, Tepa SHS, Nkawie Sec Tech and KonongoÌýOdumasi SHS.

Bono: -Sunyani Office (Abesim, Asana Junction), Sunyani Technical University, Dormaa SHS, Drobo SHS, Nkoranza Sec. Tech. Sch., Nkoranman SHS Seikwa,

Bono East: -Techiman SHS, Kintampo SHS, Wenchi Farm Institute, Atebubu SHS.

Ahafo: -Hwidiem SHS

Central – Regional office (CoDE UCC), Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO), Assin FosoÌý(Obiri Yeboah SHS), Apam SHS, Breman Asikuma SHS, Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (High Class International School, Mary Star of the Sea, Norris Josling Int. Sch.),

Ìý Ìý Twifo Praso SHS, Mfantsiman Girls SHS.

Eastern – Koforidua Office (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi College of Education, Somanya Sec. Tech., Akwamuman SHS (Akosombo), Begoro Presec SHS, Oyoko Methodist SHS, Ghana Secondary School and IGNIS School Nsawam, Nsawam Prisons.

Greater Accra - Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education, Ada SHS), Tema (Tema SHS, Mante-Din); Dansoman (St. Margaret Mary Sec. Tech.) Fafraha Community SHS, Maranatha University College, Accra High SHS, St. Paul’s Lutheran School (Tema, Kanda, Madina), West Africa Sec Sch.- Adenta and ºÚÁÏÉçAccra Office, Tesano.

Northern -Tamale Office (Vittim), Tamale Technical University, Tamale College of Education and Salaga SHTS

Savannah: Damongo SHTS

North East: Gambaga Girls SHS

Upper East – Bolgatanga Office (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.), Bolga Girls SHS, Bolga Tech. Institute, Notre Dame Minor Seminary, Zebilla SHS, Sandema SHTS.

Upper West: - Wa (WaSec), Nandom SHS, Tumu College of Education, Lawra SHS

Volta: – Ho Office (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Hohoe (St. Teresa’s College of Education), Mafi Kumasi Sec Tech, Keta Business College.

Oti: – Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education).

Western North: Bibiani Sec Tech, Sefwi Debiso College of Education, Juaboso SHS and Sefwi Wiawso College of Education.

Western – Takoradi Office (Ntankorful), Tarkwa (Fiaseman SHS), Nsein SHS, Fiaseman SHS. Enchi College of Education, Wassa Akropong SHS, Asankragwa SHS.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýÌý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

Note the following:Ìý ÌýÌý

1.ÌýÌýÌýThe closing date for sale of application forms is 8th May, 2020 for MEE Applicants and 31st August, 2020 for DIRECT Applicants.

2.ÌýÌýÌýAll applications should be submitted online. Duly submitted applications will have application numbers auto-generated.

3.ÌýÌýÌýAfter purchasing the e-voucher, applicants are informed to go to the nearest CoDE Study Centre Coordinators to assist them in filling the forms online. The confirmation page should be printed and submitted together with photocopies of certificates, results slips/transcripts to the Coordinator soon after submitting online. Application numbers should be quoted when communicating with the College.

4.Ìý ÌýApplication forms that do not have photocopies of certificates, results slips/final GPA of transcripts will not be processed.

5.ÌýÌýÌýKeep photocopies of the confirmation page and receipt with pin and serial numbers for reference purposes.

6.ÌýÌýÌýNo change of programme will be allowed after submission of the application on-line. Applicants are therefore advised to read the requirements carefully before selecting a programme.

7.ÌýÌýÌýForeign applicants will pay their fees in US Dollars.Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý Ìý

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