Cape coast Polytechnic Opens 2016-2017 Admission
ADMISSION OF APPLICANTS TO BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH), HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND), DIPLOMA, CERTIFICATES AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES FOR 2016/2017 ACADEMIC YEAR
Cape Coast Polytechnic is inviting applications from qualified candidates for admission into the
following programmes of study:
A. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES)
. B. Tech (Building Technology) (Regular/Weekend)
2. B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) (Regular/Weekend)
3. B. Tech in Accounting with Computing (Regular/Weekend)
4. B. Tech in Statistics (Regular/Weekend)
5. B. Tech (Civil Engineering) (Regular/Weekend)
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR (1 & 2 & 5)
Holders of a good HND certificate (Second Class Upper Division or better) in Building Technology/ Mechanical Engineering/Civil Engineering and must have at least, one-year work experience in the relevant field. Applicants with Second Class Lower Division may also apply but must pass a selection interview.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR (3)
a) Holders of HND Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of (2) years work experience. OR
b) ACCA and ICA Holders with passes in seven (7) or more subjects. OR
c) Holders of professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting with credit in Mathematics and English or equivalent Diploma from a recognized University.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR (4)
Holders of a good HND certificate (Second Class Division or better) in HND Statistics and must have one year relevant post qualification field experience
DURATION OF B.TECH PROGRAMMES
- B. Tech (Building Technology) – Eighteen (18) months
- B. Tech (Mechanical Engineering) – Twenty-four (24) months
- Bachelor of Technology in Accounting with Computing – Eighteen (18) months
- Bachelor of Technology in Statistics Eighteen (18) months
- B. Tech (Civil Engineering) Twenty-four (24) months
B. HND (TERTIARY) PROGRAMMES
1. HND Accountancy Studies (Morning/Evening Session)
2 HND Accounting with Computing (Affiliated to Kumasi Polytechnic) (Morning)
3 HND Marketing Studies (Morning/Evening Session)
4. HND Secretaryship & Management Studies (Morning/Evening Session)
5. HND Purchasing and Supply (Morning/Evening Session)
6. HND Mechanical Engineering (Morning)
7. HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Morning/Weekend Session)
8. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management (Morning/Evening Session)
9. HND Fashion, Design & Textile Studies (Morning/Evening Session)
10. HND Civil Engineering (Morning)
11. HND Building Technology (Morning)
12. HND Tourism (Morning/Evening Session)
13. HND Statistics (Morning/Evening Session)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE APPLICANTS
Six Passes (A-D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Social Studies/Science; and three (3) electives which must be relevant to the area of specialization
WASSCE APPLICANTS
Six Passes (A1-D7) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Social Studies/Science; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) elective subjects which must be relevant to the area of specialization.
G.C.E. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS
Five (5) G.C.E ‘O’ Level Credits including English Language and Mathematics or its equivalent plus two (2) ‘A’ Level passes excluding General Paper.
TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL/BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL CERTIFICATE APPLICANTS
Advanced Business Certificate, Diploma in Business Studies (DBS), Diploma in Computerized Accounting (DCA), Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting (DBTA), Diploma in Business Administration (DBA) RSA II/III, MET I/II, MVT I/ II, EET I/ II, GCC/CTC I/II or CTC I & II, OTD Certificate, Advanced B/C Craft Certificate, Institutional Management or City & Guilds Part I & II (812/1, 812/2) or Stenographer Certificate plus four SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes including English Language and Mathematics.
TEACHER APPLICANTS [‘A’ FOUR-YEAR OR POST-SEC. OR DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION CERTIFICATE]
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (DBS) APPLICANTS INTO HND PROGRAMMES
Applicants who hold DBS with Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 to pursue Business related programmes at the HND level. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100.
CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects are eligible for HND programmes.
PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
Professional Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting – Two (2) Semesters
Professional Diploma in Computerized Accounting – Two (2) Semesters
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting
Diploma in Computerized Accounting
Diploma in Accounting or Commerce from a NAB Accredited Institution
Four Passes in ACCA or ICA
Diploma from ICM
MATURE CANDIDATES
(i) Must be 25 years old and should provide a Birth Certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth
(ii) Must have a minimum of 2 years’ work experience and
(iii) Pass a written Examination and an interview.
C. NON-TERTIARY PROGRAMMES
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES – TWO (2) YEARS DURATION
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in Banking Technology & Accounting
Diploma in Computerized Accounting
Diploma in Public Relations
Diploma in Electronic Marketing
Diploma in Procurement Management
Diploma in Micro Finance and Credit Management
Diploma in Statistical Data Analysis
Diploma in Hospitality
Diploma in Tourism and Customer Care
Entry Requirement:
Candidates must have 5 passes in SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE including English Language and Core Mathematics.
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES – TWO (2) YEARS DURATION
DBS (Accounting, Secretarial, Marketing, Management, Statistics, Purchasing & Supply Options)
Entry Requirement:
Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credit including English & Mathematics or Ghana Commercial Examination Stage II (formerly RSA II) passes in four (4) relevant subjects including English Language and Mathematics OR four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes comprising two core subjects (English and Mathematics) AND two relevant elective subjects.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES-
Stenography
Entry Requirement:
Three (3) GCE ‘O” level with credit in English Language OR three (3) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language OR Typist Certificate OR Ghana Commercial Examination Stage II (formerly RSA II) with passes in three (3) subjects including English Language
Stenographer Secretary – One year programme
Entry Requirement:
Applicants should be holders of Stenographer Certificate, DBS, GBCE
Private Secretary
Entry Requirement:
Applicant should be holders of Stenographer Secretary Certificate – One year programme
D. ACCESS COURSE INTO HND PROGRAMMES FOR TECHNICAL &
VOCATIONAL SCHOOL /SSSCE/WASSCE SCIENCE GRADUATES
The Access Course for technical and vocational school graduates has been designed to offer students the opportunity to pursue a one-year Access Course in English Language, Mathematics and Science. The final Examination will be conducted by the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) after which successful candidates will be qualified to enroll in HND programmes in any of the polytechnics in Ghana.
The following HND programmes are available in Cape Coast Polytechnic for successful candidates:
1. HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile, Plant and Production Options)
2. HND Electrical/Electronic Engineering
3. HND Building Technology
4. HND Civil Engineering
5. HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
6. HND Fashion, Design &Textile Studies
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Applicants should have a minimum qualification of Intermediate Certificate or its equivalent in the relevant area of study. In the case of SSSCE/WASSCE Science applicants for Access course, they must have passes in three (3) subjects comprising at least one (1) core subject {English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science and Social Studies} plus at least one (1) science elective subject {Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics, Agriculture Science, Metal Works and any other science related subject.
NB: Only technical, vocational school and SSSCE/WASSCE Science graduates are qualified to apply for the Access Course.
NOTE: ALL ADMISSIONS TO CAPE COAST POLYTECHNIC ARE STRICTLY VIA THE ONLINE ADMISSION SYSTEM
ONLINE ADMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Ghanaian Applicants
1. Go to http://admissions.cpoly.edu.gh on the inteet after you purchase the Cape Coast Polytechnic admission e-voucher.
3. Log on to the Online Admissions System with the E-Voucher Number and PIN.
4. Follow steps on the Online Admission System to complete your application.
5. On completing and submission of your online application, an envelope number will be generated automatically for you.
6. A printed copy of your completed online application must be enclosed in an envelope together with photocopies of certified certificates or result slips before posting.
7. Write the envelope number at the back of the envelope.
(b) Inteational Applicants
Inteational Applicants can only purchase the e-voucher online using Visa Credit/Debit Card at https://admissions.cpoly.edu.gh/e-voucher.
SALES CENTRES
An E-voucher Number and PIN can be obtained from:
a. All Regional Post Offices in Ghana
b. At Cape Coast Polytechnic Cash Office
c. All networked branches of Zenith Bank in Ghana.
d. All networked branches of GCB Bank.
e. All networked branches of UniBank Ghana Limited
f. Online using Visa Credit/Debit Card at http://admissions.cpoly.edu.gh/evoucher
COST OF E-VOUCHER
Bachelor of Technology Applicants – GH¢130.00
HND Applicants – GH¢120.00
Mature Applicants – GH¢130.00
Non-Tertiary Applicants – GH¢100.00
Inteational Students – USD100
SUBMISSION OF COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION
A printed copy of completed online application, together with photo copies of certified certificates and result slips or transcripts (B-Tech, HND applicants and non-tertiary applicants) and Birth Certificates (for mature applicants) should be submitted to:
The Registrar,
Cape Coast Polytechnic
P. O. Box AD 50,
Cape Coast
Closing date for sale of application forms is Friday, 12th August, 2016. Detailed entry requirements can be obtained from Cape Coast Polytechnic website www.cpoly.edu.gh. For further information please call 03321- 33090 / 33205.
(Sgd.) REGISTRAR