The HND in Computer Science (SCQF level 8) builds on the knowledge and skills of the HNC in Computing and covers a wide variety of related skills including: designing and maintaining a website, carrying out technical support, developing small-scale stand-alone and mobile applications, and demonstrating the recognised ‘ .
Colleges and Universities Offering Higher National Diploma in Computer Science in Ghana are:
Accra Technical University, Accra.
Koforidua Technical University, Koforidua.
Kumasi Technical University, Kumasi.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SSSCE/WASSCE APPLICANTS
SSSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and must possess a minimum of D in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
WASSCE Candidates: Passes (A-D7) in three (3) core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization.
Alternatively, SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants with passes (A-D)/(A1-C6) in three core subjects namely English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies; and a minimum of D/C6 in any two (2) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization are eligible to apply.
GBCE/ ‘O’/A’LEVEL/ABCE APPLICANTS
Five (5) GBCE /GCE‘O’-Level credit passes (including English Language and Mathematics) plus at least two (2) GCE ‘A’ level/ABCE passes excluding General Paper.
APPLICANTS FROM TECHNICAL SCHOOLS (CERTIFICATE II APPLICANTS)
Applicants must have passes in three (3) subjects including English Language and Mathematics and Integrated Science plus three (3) relevant elective subjects/trade courses.
DBS APPLICANTS
Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English and Mathematics plus at least three (3) passes in relevant DBS subjects.
TEACHER’S CERTIFICATE.
Applicant must have Three-Year Post-Secondary Certificate or Four Year Certificate ‘A’ with a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience, plus three (3) GCE O-Level or SSSCE/WASSCE passes in relevant elective subjects.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants must be twenty-five (25) years old at the time of application and must show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which should be five (5) years old at the time of application.
Must pass a written test in English Language, Mathematics and General Knowledge to be conducted by Koforidua Technical University.
Mature Applicants’ are informed that the mature entrance examinations will be conducted online and they have been scheduled for Saturday, 30th, and Sunday, 31st January 2021.
Is computer science a diploma?
Course Duration of Diploma in Computer Science is 3 Years. Junior Engineer, Programmer, System Analyst, system engineer, etc.