WIUC Department Of Information Technology
The Bachelor of Science Information Technology degree provides graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies they need to analyse and solve problems across all systems and IT functions within an organisation.
Teaching methods: Students learn through a variety of methods including lectures and discussion, case studies, small group work, simulations, field work and mini projects.
Study options: Regular, weekend and evening classes are available.
Courses offered include:
• Programming (including C++, Java etc.)
• Website Design and Development
• Systems Analysis and Design
• Networking and Data Communication
Career options in IT:
• Information Systems Manager
• Database Administrator
• Applications/Software Programmer
• Systems Analyst/Engineer
• IT Systems Support Officer
• Network Administrator
• Business Intelligence Officer
• Games Designer
Accreditation: The BSc Information Technology programme is affiliated to the University of Cape Coast. All degree courses are accredited by Ghana’s National Accreditation Board (NAB).
Entry requirements:
1) West African Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE & SSSCE)
Candidates must have six credits (A1-C6) in English, Mathematics and Integrated Science (Biology or Agricultural Science for Nigerian applicants) or Social Studies, and three elective subjects, making an aggregate of no more than 36. For SSSCE, candidates must have six credits (A-D) in the three Core Subjects and three electives, making an aggregate of no more than 24.
Candidates with five credits (including English and Mathematics) may be admitted to the Diploma programme.
Candidates with less than five credits may be enrolled into a Certificate programme. Such candidates would have to improve their WASSCE results to qualify for admission into a Diploma or Degree programme.
2) Mature Students
Candidates must be at least 25 years old and must write and pass an entrance examination in English, Mathematics, IT and General Business. They may also be required to attend an interview.
3) Others
Applicants with GCE, ICGSE, GBCE, ABCE, Baccalaureate, Professional Courses (ICA, ACCA, CIM etc) and HND, among others may contact us for levels of placement.
For more information, call +233 (0) 302 504 391/399 + 233 (0) 54 853 383 or email info@wiuc-ghana.edu.gh
How to apply:
Apply online: You can purchase an e-voucher from one of the following banks or vendors to enable you to complete an application form online: adb, hfc, Fidelity. Ecobank, Ghana Commercial Bank, uniBank, Zenith. You can also purchase a form online using Visa or MTN Mobile Money.
On campus: Application forms are available at our campuses.
• Main Campus: Agbogba Road, North Legon, off the Atomic Junction-Haatso Road (near the University of Ghana Botanical Gardens), Accra.
• City Campus: St. Paul’s Lutheran School Complex (near GBC) Kanda, Accra