BSc in Information and Communication Technology (BSc ICT)

BSc in Information and Communication Technology (BSc ICT)

The BSc Information Communication Technology  is a four-year programme which aims to equip graduates with a strong and broad technical skills and knowledge to take on appropriate positions in industry, and to grow into leadership positions or to pursue research or graduate studies in the IT field.

By the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

  • Explain and apply appropriate information technologies and employ appropriate methodologies to help an individual or organization achieve its goals;
  • Anticipate the changing direction of information technology and evaluate and communicate the implications of these changes to an individual or organisation; and live and work as contributing, well rounded, members of society.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE: Aggregate score of 24 or better. Credit passes (A-D) in 6 Subjects including Core Mathematics, Core Science & English.

WASSCE: Aggregate score of 24 or better. Credit Passes (A1-C6) in 6 Subjects including Core Mathematics, Core Science & English.

GCE A‘ Level: Aggregate 12 or better with a pass of D or better in Physics or Mathematics.

Diplomas/Certificates from local and foreign institutions authenticated by the National Accreditation Board (NAB).

Mature Students must be at least 25 years at the time of applying and must write a qualifying exam and score an average of 50% in it. They must also have relevant working experience plus credit passes in Mathematics and English.

HND holders in relevant disciplines may be admitted to Level 200.

Certificate in Information and Communication Technology from GIMPA with an average score of not less than 55%. They must equally satisfy the requirements above for entering a tertiary institution

COURSES OFFERED

Level 100
CODE COURSE CODE COURSE
GBUS 102 Economic Science GBUS 201 Accounting Foundations
GSOT 105 Fundamentals of Computing GSOT 106 Object-Oriented Programming I
GBUS 101 Communication Skills I GSOT 102 Calculus II
GSOT 101 Calculus I GBUS 202 Communication Skills II
GSOT 103 Programming Fundamentals GBUS 101 Reading Seminar in Humanities
Level 200
GSOT 205 Object oriented-Programming II GSOT 208 Linear Algebra
GSOT 203 System Analysis and Design GSOT 202 Web technologies
GSOT 201 Discrete Mathematics GSOT 204 Probabilities & Statistics
GSOT 207 Computer Org. & Architecture ICTE 201 Database Design I
GBUS 205 Management and Org. Behaviour GSOT 210 Electronic Circuits
Level 300
ICTE 301 IT Research Methods GSOT 305 Software Engineering
ICTE 305 Database Design II ICTE 303 IT Project Management
GSOT 305 Data Communication & Networks GSOT 302 Human Computer Interaction
GSOT 301 Mobile Programming GSOT 306 Advanced Data Communication & Networks
GSOT 303 Operating Systems ICTE 304 Systems Administration
Level 400
GSOT 403 Ethical & Legal Issues in Computing ICTE 402 Electronic Business
GSOT401 Management Info. Systems GSOT 404 Computer & Information Security
GSOT 406 Project 1 ICTE 406 Project II
Elective Course I Elective Course 3
Elective Course 2 Elective Course 4

Electives
GSOT 420 Wireless Networks
GSOT 430 Data Warehousing and Mining
ICTE 410 Information Technology Auditing
ICTE 420 Advanced Database Design