Admission requirements for Sunyani Polytechnic

Admission requirements for Sunyani Polytechnic are as follows;

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR GENERAL REMARKS
The entry requirements are the basic requirements for admission into the Polytechnic but applicants must satisfy
additional departmental requirements.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMES
A. TERTIARY PROGRAMMES
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTING
HND ACCOUNTANCY
HND MARKETING
HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
HND HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
HND SECRETARYSHIP & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
HND GENERAL AGRICULTURE
HND CIVIL ENGINEERING
HND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
HND COMPUTER SCIENCE
HND PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
HND DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY (DT)
HND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA) PART I-III
MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIANS PART III (MVT III)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS PART III (EET III)
GHANA ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS (GAT)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIANS COURSE PART III
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS PART III (MET III)
B. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
1. HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
2. BUILDING TECHNOLOY
3. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
4. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
5. CIVIL ENGINEERING
6. COMPUTER SCIENCE
7. GENERAL AGRICULTURE
C. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
1. INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT, UK
The following programmes of the Institute for Professional and Executive Development, UK are available at the
Polytechnic and run by the Department of Commercial Studies:
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN BANK MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIPLOMA IN MARKETING STUDIES
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT
D. PART – TIME PROGRAMMES
1. CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BANKERS (GHANA) CIB
2. INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA) PART II AND III
E. NON-TERTIARY ADVANCED / TECHNICIAN PROGRAMMES
1. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING (DCA)
2. DIPLOMA IN BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTING (DBTA)
3. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ACCOUNTING OPTION)
4. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (SECRETARIAL OPTION)
5. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (MARKETING OPTION)
6. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (PURCHASING & SUPPLY OPT.)
7. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (STATISTICS OPTION)
8. ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
9. (FORMERLY GHANA COMMERCIAL EXAMINATIONS III OR RSA III)
OPTIONS
1. ACCOUNTING
2. BUSINESS STUDIES
3. SECRETARIAL
10. ADVANCED FURNITURE
11. ADVANCED BLOCK LAYING AND CONCRETING
12. ADVANCED CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
13. ADVANCED COOKERY (COOKERY PART II) 8122
14. ADVANCED PAINTING AND DECORATING
15. CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN COURSE PART II (CTC II)
16. CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I (CTCI)
17. MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I (MVT I)
18. MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN COURSE PART II (MVT II)
19. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I (MET I)
20. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN COURSE PART II (MET II)
F. CRAFT PROGRAMMES/COTVET
1. PAINTING AND DECORATING INTER
2. BLOCKLAYING AND CONCRETING INTER/COTVET
3. FURNITURE CRAFT INTER/COTVET
4. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK
5. MECHANICAL ENG. CRAFT PRACTICE
6. FASHION AND DESIGNING ADV.
7. FASHION AND DESIGNING INTER
8. AGRIC MECHANICS WORK
9. ELECTRICAL MACHINE REWINDING AND REPAIRS
10. TEXTILES TECHNICIAN
11. FURNITURE DESIGN & CONST. ADV.
12. FABRICATION AND WELDING
13. HEAVY DUTY AND DIESEL MECHANICS
14. AUTOBODY INTER/COTVET
15. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECH
16. SMALL ENGINES REPAIRS
17. REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING MECHANICS
18. INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS
19. CATERING INTER/COTVET
20. GENERAL TEXTILES
21. MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS WORK
G. GHANA COMMERCIAL EXAMINATIONS II OR RSA STAGE II (OPTIONS)
a) ACCOUNTING
b) BUSINESS STUDIES
c) SECRETARIAL
d) MARKETING
H. PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
1. PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH LANGUAGE
2. PROFICIENCY IN CHINESE LANGUAGE
3. PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
4. ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DRAUGHTMANSHIP
DETAILED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. TERTIARY PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME DURATION
The programme duration is eighteen (18) months consisting of three semesters, with one semester being a six-month
internship with industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
i. Applicants must hold a good HND (Second Class Upper Division or Better) in Building Technology or
allied programmes with at least one year relevant post qualification experience. Applicants with HND
Second Class Lower Division must pass a selection interview before they could be considered.
ii. Candidates with Construction Technicians Course Part III or Part II old Scheme with five good passes
including Construction Practice, Applied Technology and Site Experience and Construction Project
Work plus good passes in either Land Surveying or Measurement of Construction Works with their
project work shall be admitted. Candidates with some passes in G.C.E ‘O’ Level or SSSCE/WASSCE
or similar qualification would be an added advantage.
NOTE: In addition to the above entry requirement for CTC Holders, applicants will go through a
bridging course or Pre-B-Tech programme for a minimum of three months organized by the
Polytechnic and should pass the stipulated courses before they are enrolled fully on the B-Tech
programme.
2. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTING
PROGRAMME DURATION
The programme duration is 18 months consisting of 3 semesters.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. HND Accountancy Applicants
Holders of Full HND Accountancy Certificate
B. ACCA and ICA Applicants
Applicants with 7 passes or more papers of ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or equivalents
C. Advanced Diploma in Computerised Accounting
Holders of Professional Diploma in Computerised Accounting with credit passes (SSSCE A- D), WASSCE (A1 –
C6) in the three core papers of English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies/Integrated Science or
Equivalent from a recognized Tertiary Institution
D. First Degree
Applicants holding NAB Accredited degrees will be interviewed.
3. HND ACCOUNTANCY
PROGRAMME DURATION : 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects
(English, Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and
credit passes (A – D) in two (2) Elective subjects ( i.e. Introduction to Business Management (IBM),
Accounting, Costing and Business Mathematics or Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography).
Candidates with the requisite Science subjects can also apply.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A1–C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English,
Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and credit passes
(A1 – C6) in two (2) Elective subjects ( i.e. Introduction to Business Management (IBM),Accounting,
Costing and Business Mathematics or Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography. ) Candidates with
the requisite Science subjects can also apply.
C. GCE ‘A’ LEVEL/RSA LLL APPLICANTS:- Candidates must have passes in three (3) business related
GCE ‘A’ Level subjects or RSA Stage lll Passes in Business related subject. In addition to the above
requirements, candidates must have GCE ‘O’ Level or RSA II Credit passes in 5 subjects including
English and Business Mathematics.GCE ‘A’ Level Candidates must have a pass in General Paper.
D. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES APPLICANTS (DBS):- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the HND
Accountancy programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100. In all cases applicants
would be required to have four (4) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English and
Mathematics.
E. LCCI / CITY AND GUILDS PITMAN’S QUALIFICATION:- Candidates must have the Advanced
Certificate in three (3) relevant subjects plus five (5) passes at the Intermediate Level including Business
Mathematics/Calculation and English Language.
F. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must be engaged in Accounting related work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must be engaged in Accounting related work for at least two years.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application
4. HND MARKETING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects
(English Language, Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies
PLUS two (2) credit passes (A – D) in Business Electives (Introduction to Business Management,
Accounting, Principles of Cost Accounting or Secretarial Electives (Introduction to Business
Management, Typewriting, Clerical Office Duties) or Geography, History, Economics and Elective
Mathematics).
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English Language,
Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies PLUS two (2)
credit passes (A1 – C6) in Business Electives (Introduction to Business Management, Accounting,
Principles of Cost Accounting or Secretarial Electives (Introduction to Business Management,
Typewriting, Clerical Office Duties) or Geography, History, Economics and Elective Mathematics).
C. GCE HOLDERS
i. Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language and Modern Mathematics.
PLUS
Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Business Management or Economics or Accounting
plus General Paper.
OR
ii. RSA Stage ll/Ghana Commercial Examinations Stage ll with passes in five (5) subjects including
English Language, Accounting, Business Mathematics, Economics/Commerce/Marketing / Information
Technology.
PLUS
Three (3) RSA Stage III passes one of which must be Credit.
D. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES APPLICANTS (DBS):- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the HND
Marketing programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100. In all cases applicants
would be required to have four (4) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English and
Mathematics.
E. LCCI / CITY AND GUILDS PITMAN’S APPLICANTS:- Candidates must have the Advanced
Certificate in three (3) relevant subjects plus five (5) passes at the Intermediate Level including Business
Mathematics/Calculation and English Language.
F. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
i. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
OR
ii. Must be at least 25 years old
iii. Must work for at least two years.
iv. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
v. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
5. HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
Programme Options
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Option)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power Systems Option)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Medical Engineering Technology Option)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Computer Engineering Option)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics
and Core Science or Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A – D) in the relevant electives
(Physics or Applied Electricity, Elective Mathematics/Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry or Technical
Drawing/Engineering Science).
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English Language,
Mathematics and Core Science or Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A1 – C6) in the relevant
electives (Physics or Applied Electricity, Elective Mathematics/Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry or
Technical Drawing/Engineering Science).
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are electrical/electronic related are eligible to enroll on the HND Electrical/Electronic
Engineering at level 100.
E. GCE HOLDERS
Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
PLUS
Two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
OR
Electrical Engineering Technician Part ll Certificate with at least two Credits.
PLUS
Electrical Engineering Technician Part l.
F. Electrical Engineering Technician Part III Certificate
PLUS
Electrical Engineering Technician Part I and II
G. Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD)
G. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
6. HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects(English Language, Mathematics
and Core Science / Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A – D) in the relevant elective subjects
(Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics or Technical Electives or Economics & Geography.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects(English Language,
Mathematics and Core Science / Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A1 – C6) in the relevant
elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics or Technical Electives or Economics &
Geography.
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in Blocklaying and Concreting, Carpentry and
Joinery and Plumbing Installation.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are building technology related are eligible to enroll on the HND Building
Technology at level 100.
E. GCE HOLDERS
(i) Five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Technical
Drawing and a Science subject.
AND
(ii) Two (2) G.C.E ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
E. Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD)
F. Construction Technicians Course Part ll (old scheme) certificate with five (5) passes including
Surveying or Measurement plus Construction Technicians Course Part I (old scheme) Certificate.
OR
Construction Technician Course Part III (new scheme) plus CTC I and II
OR
Construction Technician Course Part I plus Construction Technician Course Part II (New Scheme).
G. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
i. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
OR
ii. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
iii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience.
iv. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in
SSSCE/WASSCE
v. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
7. HND HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Candidates must possess three (3) Credit Passes (A –
D) in Core English Language, Core Mathematics/Business Mathematics and Core Science/Intergrated
Science, and credit passes (A – D) in Two (2) elective Subjects.
Elective Subjects:
Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics.
General Arts: Geography, French, Economics, Government/History.
Vocational: Food and Nutrition, Management in Living, Clothing and Textiles, Living Arts,
General Knowledge in Arts.
Business: Accounting, Introduction to Business Management (IBM), Principles of Cost
Accounting, Business Mathematics and Economics.
Agricultural Science: General Agric, Elective Chemistry, Horticulture.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Candidates must possess three (3) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in Core English
Language, Core Mathematics/Business Mathematics and Core Science/Integrated Science, and credit
passes (A1 – C6) in Two (2) elective Subjects.
Elective Subjects:
Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics.
General Arts: Geography, French, Economics, Government/History.
Vocational: Food and Nutrition, Management in Living, Clothing and Textiles, Living Arts,
General Knowledge in Arts.
Business: Accounting, Introduction to Business Management (IBM), Principles of Cost
Accounting, Business Mathematics and Economics.
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
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.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are hotel, catering and institutional management related are eligible to enroll on the
HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management at level 100.
E. APPLICANTS WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess Certificates in cookery Part l (8121) and Cookery Part ll (8122), Plus five (5) G.C.E
.‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, or five (5)
SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language and Mathematics or Science.
F. DIPLOMA IN INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
G. GCE HOLDERS
Candidates must possess GCE ‘O’ Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English
Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or General
Science) Plus two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes and a pass in General paper
H. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
i. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
OR
ii. Must be at least 25 years old
iii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience.
iv. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in
SSSCE/WASSCE
v. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
8. HND SECRETARYSHIP & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Three (3) Credit Passes (A – D) in Core English,
Mathematics Business/Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies plus two
(2) credit passes (A – D) in any elective subjects. Candidates with the French Option can also apply.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Three (3) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in Core English, Mathematics
Business/Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies plus two (2) credit passes
(A1 – C6) in any elective subjects. Candidates with the French Option can also apply.
C. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (DBS) APPLICANTS:- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the
HND Secretaryship and Management Studies programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would
enroll at level 100. In all cases applicants would be required to have four (4) credit passes in
WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English and Mathematics.
D. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
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.
E. RSA III HOLDERS: Candidates must possess three (3) passes plus five (5) RSA II, ‘O’ Level, or
SSSCE including Mathematics and English.
F. LCCI/CITY AND GUILDS PITMAN’S QUALIFICATION: Candidates must have the Advanced
Certificate in three (3) relevant subjects plus five (5) passes at the Intermediate Level including
Business Mathematics / Calculations and English.
G. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at
the time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at
the time of application.
9. HND GENERAL AGRICULTURE
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS:- Three (3) credit passes (A – D) in core subjects (English, Mathematics, and
Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A – D) in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Economics,
Biology, Elective Maths, Horticulture, Geography, Agriculture Extension, General Agric, Animal
Husbandry)
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Three (3) credit passes (A – D) in core subjects (English, Mathematics, and
Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A – D) in relevant subjects (Chemistry, Physics, Economics,
Biology, Elective Maths, Horticulture, Geography, Agriculture Extension, General Agric, Animal
Husbandry)
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are general agriculture related are eligible to enroll on the HND General Agriculture
at level 100.
E. G.C.E APPLICANTS
Five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Levels credit passes including English and Mathematics, and a science subject, or its
equivalent; and two G.C.C ‘A’ Level Passes in relevant subjects plus a pass in general paper or its
equivalent.
F. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Agricultural graduate
ii. Must work for at least two years in Agricultural related field.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
vi. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Agricultural graduate
ii. Must work for at least two years in Agricultural related field.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
10. HND CIVIL ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission to the HND Civil Engineering programme must possess one of the following
categories of qualifications:
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS: Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects (English Language,
Mathematics and core science or Integrated Science) plus Elective Mathematics and credit passes (A –
D) in any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Technical
Drawing, and Engineering Science.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS: Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects (English Language,
Mathematics and core science or Integrated Science) plus Elective Mathematics and credit passes (A1
– C6) in any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Building Construction, Technical
Drawing, and Engineering Science.
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are civil engineering related are eligible to enroll on the HND Civil Engineering
at level 100.
E. GCE ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS: Passes in two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level in any of the following subjects;
Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and a pass in General Paper, plus five (5) GCE ‘O’ level credits in
English Language, mathematics, Additional Mathematics, General Science physics or Chemistry.
F. CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE, CTC II (NEW SCHEME): Candidates must
obtain at least two (2) credits and four (4) relevant subjects in CTC II (New Scheme) organized by the
Technical Exams Unit (TEU). Candidates with less than two (2) credits may apply if they obtain
SSSCE/WASSCE passes in core English, Elective Mathematics and Physics or GCE ‘O’ Level credits
in English Language, Additional Mathematics and Physics or OTD Building/Civil Engineering.
G. FINAL CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE (CTC II/III OLD SCHEME):
Candidates must obtain at least two (2) credits in five (5) relevant subjects in CTC II/III (Old Scheme)
organized by the Technical Exams Unit (TEU) or four (4) credits in GCC. Candidates with less than
two credits in CTC II/III will be considered if they include passes in SSSCE/WASSCE in Core
English, Elective Mathematics and Physics.
H. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science/Technical graduates.
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science/Technical graduates
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
11. HND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
Programme Options
Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option)
Mechanical Engineering (Automobile Option)
Mechanical Engineering (Production Option)
Mechanical Engineering (Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Option)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Candidates seeking admission to the HND Mechanical Engineering programme must possess one of the following
categories of qualifications:
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS
(i) Credit Passes (A – D) in the following three (3) core subjects: English, Mathematics and
Science (Integrated/Core Science).
(ii) In addition, credit passes (A – D) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects:
Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Metal work, Auto
Mechanics and Technical Drawing.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS
(i) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in the following three (3) core subjects: English, Mathematics
and Science (Integrated/Core Science).
(ii) In addition, credit passes (A1 – C6) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects:
Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, Metal work, Auto
Mechanics and Technical Drawing.
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are mechanical engineering related are eligible to enroll on the HND Mechanical
Engineering at level 100.
E. GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE)
(i) Advanced Level: Passes in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry;
(ii) Five credit passes at ‘O’ Level including English and Mathematics, Technical Drawing Auto
Mechanics and Metal Work.
Note: Candidates with strong Advanced Level passes in two subjects including Mathematics or Physics may be
considered.
F. TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE
(i) Passes in Mechanical Engineering Technician III
(ii) Passes in Mechanical Engineering Technician II
(iii) Passes in Motor Vehicle Technician III
(iv) Passes in Motor Vehicle Technician II
G. MATURE APPLICATIONS
Applicants may be considered on mature-students status if they satisfy the following criteria:
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science/Technical graduate.
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
12. HND COMPUTER SCIENCE
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects
including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus two (2) Credit passes (A – D) in
Science elective (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) with elective Mathematics inclusive. Applicants who
do not have credit pass in Core ICT must have credit pass in elective Physics.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects including English
Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus two (2) Credit passes (A1 – C6) in Science elective
(Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry) with elective Mathematics inclusive. Applicants who do not have
credit pass in Core ICT must have credit pass in elective Physics.
C. APPLICANTS WITHOUT CORE ICT AND/OR PHYSICS: Students without credit passes in core ICT
and/or Physics will have to go through a 3-month Access Programme where they will be taken through
courses to make up for the subjects required for admission.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are computer science related are eligible to enroll on the HND Computer Science at
level 100.
E. APPLICANTS WITH CERTIFICATIONS IN COMPUTING: Students having other certificates in
various Computing fields will only be admitted once content of courses make up for the deficiencies in
their WASSCE/SSSCE subjects.
F. G.C.E HOLDERS: Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language and Mathematics
or Statistics and any other subject plus two (2) ‘A’ level passes one of which must be a Mathematical
subject plus a pass in General paper; or its equivalent.
G. MATURE STUDENTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science graduate.
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science graduate
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
13. HND PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects (English, Mathematics/Business
Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and two (2) Elective passes.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English,
Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and two (2)
Elective passes.
C. RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects (English,
Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and two (2)
Elective passes.
D. GCE ‘A’ level with at least three (3) passes excluding general paper.
E. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES APPLICANTS (DBS):- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the HND
Purchasing and Supply programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100. In all cases
applicants would be required to have four (4) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English
and Mathematics.
F. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE)
Five (5) GCE credit passes in GBCE or GCE ‘O’ level including English and Mathematics.
Three (3) passes in Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE)
G. MATURE STUDENTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at
the time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at
the time of application.
H. OTHER APPLICANTS
Candidates possessing professional qualifications such as level three certificates in Purchasing and Supply
of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply, CIPS UK.
First Degree holders may apply.
14. HND DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE
(i) Credit Passes (A – D) in the following three (3) core subjects: English, Mathematics and
Science (Integrated/Core Science).
(ii) In addition, credit passes (A – D) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects:
Chemistry and Biology.
B. WASSCE
(i) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in the following three (3) core subjects: English, Mathematics
and Science (Integrated/Core Science).
(ii) In addition, credit passes (A1 – C6) in any two (2) of the following elective subjects:
Chemistry and Biology.
C. GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE)
(i) Advanced Level: Passes in Chemistry and Biology.
(ii) Five credit passes at ‘O’ Level including English and Mathematics.
D. Technician Part II/III Certificate holders with four SSSCE/WASSCE credit including English Language
and Mathematics.
E. MATURE APPLICATIONS
Applicants may be considered on mature-students status if they satisfy the following criteria:
i. Mature applicants applying for HND Dispensing Technology should have relevant hospital/
Pharmacy/ industrial experience
ii. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science or Technical graduate
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Mature applicants applying for HND Dispensing Technology should have relevant hospital/
Pharmacy/ industrial experience with ‘O’ Level/WASSCE/SSSCE pure science background
(Chemistry and Biology)
iii. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
15. HND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE
(i) Credit Passes (A – D) in the following three (3) core subjects: English, Mathematics and Science
(Integrated/Core Science).
(ii) In addition, credit passes (A – D) in two (2) elective subjects.
B. WASSCE
(i) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in the following three (3) core subjects: English, Mathematics and
Science (Integrated/Core Science).
(ii) In addition, credit passes (A1 – C6) in two (2) elective subjects.
C. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are information and communication technology related are eligible to enroll on the
HND Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at level 100.
D. NON – SSS APPLICANTS
 Five GCE ‘O’ level credit passes including English and Mathematics plus at least two (2) GCE ‘A’
level passes and a pass in general paper;
OR
 GCE ‘O’ level credits in five (5) subjects plus all passes in DBS with at least two (2) credits. Credits in
DBS or Ghana Commercial Examination Certificate (RSA II) with five (5) passes plus at least two (2)
passes in DBS including English and Mathematics.
E. MATURE APPLICATIONS
Applicants may be considered on mature-students status if they satisfy the following criteria:
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science graduate.
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and Science graduate
ii. Must have at least two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the
time of application.
OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR
GENERAL REMARKS
The entry requirements are the basic requirements for admission into the Polytechnic but applicants must satisfy
additional departmental requirements.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMMES
A. TERTIARY PROGRAMMES
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTING
HND ACCOUNTANCY
HND MARKETING
HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
HND HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
HND SECRETARYSHIP & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
HND GENERAL AGRICULTURE
HND CIVIL ENGINEERING
HND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
HND COMPUTER SCIENCE
HND PURCHASING AND SUPPLY
HND DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY (DT)
HND INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA) PART I-III
MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIANS PART III (MVT III)
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS PART III (EET III)
GHANA ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS (GAT)
CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIANS COURSE PART III
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIANS PART III (MET III)
B. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
1. HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
2. BUILDING TECHNOLOY
3. ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
4. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
5. CIVIL ENGINEERING
6. COMPUTER SCIENCE
7. GENERAL AGRICULTURE
C. PROFESSIONAL COURSES
1. INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT, UK
The following programmes of the Institute for Professional and Executive Development, UK are available at the
Polytechnic and run by the Department of Commercial Studies:
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN BANK MANAGEMENT & FINANCIAL SERVICES
DIPLOMA IN MARKETING STUDIES
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGEMENT
D. PART – TIME PROGRAMMES
1. CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF BANKERS (GHANA) CIB
2. INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS (GHANA) PART II AND III
E. NON-TERTIARY ADVANCED / TECHNICIAN PROGRAMMES
1. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING (DCA)
2. DIPLOMA IN BANKING TECHNOLOGY AND ACCOUNTING (DBTA)
3. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (ACCOUNTING OPTION)
4. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (SECRETARIAL OPTION)
5. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (MARKETING OPTION)
6. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (PURCHASING & SUPPLY OPT.)
7. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (STATISTICS OPTION)
8. ADVANCED BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
9. (FORMERLY GHANA COMMERCIAL EXAMINATIONS III OR RSA III)
OPTIONS
1. ACCOUNTING
2. BUSINESS STUDIES
3. SECRETARIAL
10. ADVANCED FURNITURE
11. ADVANCED BLOCK LAYING AND CONCRETING
12. ADVANCED CARPENTRY AND JOINERY
13. ADVANCED COOKERY (COOKERY PART II) 8122
14. ADVANCED PAINTING AND DECORATING
15. CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN COURSE PART II (CTC II)
16. CONSTRUCTION TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I (CTCI)
17. MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I (MVT I)
18. MOTOR VEHICLE TECHNICIAN COURSE PART II (MVT II)
19. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN COURSE PART I (MET I)
20. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN COURSE PART II (MET II)
F. CRAFT PROGRAMMES/COTVET
1. PAINTING AND DECORATING INTER
2. BLOCKLAYING AND CONCRETING INTER/COTVET
3. FURNITURE CRAFT INTER/COTVET
4. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION WORK
5. MECHANICAL ENG. CRAFT PRACTICE
6. FASHION AND DESIGNING ADV.
7. FASHION AND DESIGNING INTER
8. AGRIC MECHANICS WORK
9. ELECTRICAL MACHINE REWINDING AND REPAIRS
10. TEXTILES TECHNICIAN
11. FURNITURE DESIGN & CONST. ADV.
12. FABRICATION AND WELDING
13. HEAVY DUTY AND DIESEL MECHANICS
14. AUTOBODY INTER/COTVET
15. INDUSTRIAL MAINTENANCE TECH
16. SMALL ENGINES REPAIRS
17. REFRIGERATION & AIR-CONDITIONING MECHANICS
18. INDUSTRIAL MECHANICS
19. CATERING INTER/COTVET
20. GENERAL TEXTILES
21. MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANICS WORK
G. GHANA COMMERCIAL EXAMINATIONS II OR RSA STAGE II (OPTIONS)
a) ACCOUNTING
b) BUSINESS STUDIES
c) SECRETARIAL
d) MARKETING
H. PROFICIENCY CERTIFICATES
1. PROFICIENCY IN FRENCH LANGUAGE
2. PROFICIENCY IN CHINESE LANGUAGE
3. PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE
4. ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING DRAUGHTMANSHIP
DETAILED ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. TERTIARY PROGRAMMES
1. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME DURATION
The programme duration is eighteen (18) months consisting of three semesters, with one semester being a six-month
internship with industry.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
i. Applicants must hold a good HND (Second Class Upper Division or Better) in Building Technology or
allied programmes with at least one year relevant post qualification experience. Applicants with HND
Second Class Lower Division must pass a selection interview before they could be considered.
ii. Candidates with Construction Technicians Course Part III or Part II old Scheme with five good passes
including Construction Practice, Applied Technology and Site Experience and Construction Project
Work plus good passes in either Land Surveying or Measurement of Construction Works with their
project work shall be admitted. Candidates with some passes in G.C.E ‘O’ Level or SSSCE/WASSCE
or similar qualification would be an added advantage.
NOTE: In addition to the above entry requirement for CTC Holders, applicants will go through a
bridging course or Pre-B-Tech programme for a minimum of three months organized by the
Polytechnic and should pass the stipulated courses before they are enrolled fully on the B-Tech
programme.
2. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B-TECH) DEGREE IN ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTING
PROGRAMME DURATION
The programme duration is 18 months consisting of 3 semesters.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A. HND Accountancy Applicants
Holders of Full HND Accountancy Certificate
B. ACCA and ICA Applicants
Applicants with 7 passes or more papers of ICAG, ACCA, CIMA or equivalents
C. Advanced Diploma in Computerised Accounting
Holders of Professional Diploma in Computerised Accounting with credit passes (SSSCE A- D), WASSCE (A1 –
C6) in the three core papers of English Language, Core Mathematics and Social Studies/Integrated Science or
Equivalent from a recognized Tertiary Institution
D. First Degree
Applicants holding NAB Accredited degrees will be interviewed.
3. HND ACCOUNTANCY
PROGRAMME DURATION : 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects
(English, Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and
credit passes (A – D) in two (2) Elective subjects ( i.e. Introduction to Business Management (IBM),
Accounting, Costing and Business Mathematics or Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography).
Candidates with the requisite Science subjects can also apply.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit passes (A1–C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English,
Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies and credit passes
(A1 – C6) in two (2) Elective subjects ( i.e. Introduction to Business Management (IBM),Accounting,
Costing and Business Mathematics or Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography. ) Candidates with
the requisite Science subjects can also apply.
C. GCE ‘A’ LEVEL/RSA LLL APPLICANTS:- Candidates must have passes in three (3) business related
GCE ‘A’ Level subjects or RSA Stage lll Passes in Business related subject. In addition to the above
requirements, candidates must have GCE ‘O’ Level or RSA II Credit passes in 5 subjects including
English and Business Mathematics.GCE ‘A’ Level Candidates must have a pass in General Paper.
D. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES APPLICANTS (DBS):- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the HND
Accountancy programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100. In all cases applicants
would be required to have four (4) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English and
Mathematics.
E. LCCI / CITY AND GUILDS PITMAN’S QUALIFICATION:- Candidates must have the Advanced
Certificate in three (3) relevant subjects plus five (5) passes at the Intermediate Level including Business
Mathematics/Calculation and English Language.
F. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must be engaged in Accounting related work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must be engaged in Accounting related work for at least two years.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application
4. HND MARKETING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects
(English Language, Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies
PLUS two (2) credit passes (A – D) in Business Electives (Introduction to Business Management,
Accounting, Principles of Cost Accounting or Secretarial Electives (Introduction to Business
Management, Typewriting, Clerical Office Duties) or Geography, History, Economics and Elective
Mathematics).
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English Language,
Mathematics/Business Mathematics, Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies PLUS two (2)
credit passes (A1 – C6) in Business Electives (Introduction to Business Management, Accounting,
Principles of Cost Accounting or Secretarial Electives (Introduction to Business Management,
Typewriting, Clerical Office Duties) or Geography, History, Economics and Elective Mathematics).
C. GCE HOLDERS
i. Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language and Modern Mathematics.
PLUS
Three (3) GCE ‘A’ Level passes including Business Management or Economics or Accounting
plus General Paper.
OR
ii. RSA Stage ll/Ghana Commercial Examinations Stage ll with passes in five (5) subjects including
English Language, Accounting, Business Mathematics, Economics/Commerce/Marketing / Information
Technology.
PLUS
Three (3) RSA Stage III passes one of which must be Credit.
D. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES APPLICANTS (DBS):- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the HND
Marketing programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would enroll at level 100. In all cases applicants
would be required to have four (4) credit passes in WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English and
Mathematics.
E. LCCI / CITY AND GUILDS PITMAN’S APPLICANTS:- Candidates must have the Advanced
Certificate in three (3) relevant subjects plus five (5) passes at the Intermediate Level including Business
Mathematics/Calculation and English Language.
F. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
i. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
OR
ii. Must be at least 25 years old
iii. Must work for at least two years.
iv. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
v. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
5. HND ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
Programme Options
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Telecommunication Option)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Power Systems Option)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Medical Engineering Technology Option)
Electrical/Electronic Engineering (Computer Engineering Option)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) Core subjects (English Language, Mathematics
and Core Science or Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A – D) in the relevant electives
(Physics or Applied Electricity, Elective Mathematics/Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry or Technical
Drawing/Engineering Science).
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) Core subjects (English Language,
Mathematics and Core Science or Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A1 – C6) in the relevant
electives (Physics or Applied Electricity, Elective Mathematics/Engineering Mathematics, Chemistry or
Technical Drawing/Engineering Science).
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in relevant elective subjects.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are electrical/electronic related are eligible to enroll on the HND Electrical/Electronic
Engineering at level 100.
E. GCE HOLDERS
Five (5) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
Chemistry.
PLUS
Two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
OR
Electrical Engineering Technician Part ll Certificate with at least two Credits.
PLUS
Electrical Engineering Technician Part l.
F. Electrical Engineering Technician Part III Certificate
PLUS
Electrical Engineering Technician Part I and II
G. Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD)
G. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
OR
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have two (2) years relevant industrial experience.
iii. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in SSSCE/WASSCE
iv. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old at the time of
application.
6. HND BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A – D) in three (3) core subjects(English Language, Mathematics
and Core Science / Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A – D) in the relevant elective subjects
(Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics or Technical Electives or Economics & Geography.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in three (3) core subjects(English Language,
Mathematics and Core Science / Integrated Science) plus two (2) credit passes (A1 – C6) in the relevant
elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Elective Mathematics or Technical Electives or Economics &
Geography.
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
Certificate II Applicants with Passes in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects (English,
Mathematics and Integrated Science) plus three (3) passes in Blocklaying and Concreting, Carpentry and
Joinery and Plumbing Installation.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are building technology related are eligible to enroll on the HND Building
Technology at level 100.
E. GCE HOLDERS
(i) Five (5) G.C.E. ‘O’ Level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Technical
Drawing and a Science subject.
AND
(ii) Two (2) G.C.E ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
E. Ordinary Technician Diploma (OTD)
F. Construction Technicians Course Part ll (old scheme) certificate with five (5) passes including
Surveying or Measurement plus Construction Technicians Course Part I (old scheme) Certificate.
OR
Construction Technician Course Part III (new scheme) plus CTC I and II
OR
Construction Technician Course Part I plus Construction Technician Course Part II (New Scheme).
G. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
ii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
i. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
OR
ii. Must be at least 25 years old and a Science/Technical graduate
iii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience.
iv. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in
SSSCE/WASSCE
v. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
7. HND HOTEL, CATERING AND INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Candidates must possess three (3) Credit Passes (A –
D) in Core English Language, Core Mathematics/Business Mathematics and Core Science/Intergrated
Science, and credit passes (A – D) in Two (2) elective Subjects.
Elective Subjects:
Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics.
General Arts: Geography, French, Economics, Government/History.
Vocational: Food and Nutrition, Management in Living, Clothing and Textiles, Living Arts,
General Knowledge in Arts.
Business: Accounting, Introduction to Business Management (IBM), Principles of Cost
Accounting, Business Mathematics and Economics.
Agricultural Science: General Agric, Elective Chemistry, Horticulture.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Candidates must possess three (3) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in Core English
Language, Core Mathematics/Business Mathematics and Core Science/Integrated Science, and credit
passes (A1 – C6) in Two (2) elective Subjects.
Elective Subjects:
Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Elective Mathematics.
General Arts: Geography, French, Economics, Government/History.
Vocational: Food and Nutrition, Management in Living, Clothing and Textiles, Living Arts,
General Knowledge in Arts.
Business: Accounting, Introduction to Business Management (IBM), Principles of Cost
Accounting, Business Mathematics and Economics.
C. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
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.
D. PRE-HND (ACCESS COURSE) PROGRAMMES
Holders of all three (3) passes in Access course programme conducted by the NABPTEX in addition to
elective subjects that are hotel, catering and institutional management related are eligible to enroll on the
HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management at level 100.
E. APPLICANTS WITH PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Must possess Certificates in cookery Part l (8121) and Cookery Part ll (8122), Plus five (5) G.C.E
.‘O’ Level Credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, or five (5)
SSSCE/WASSCE passes including English Language and Mathematics or Science.
F. DIPLOMA IN INSTITUTIONAL MANAGEMENT
G. GCE HOLDERS
Candidates must possess GCE ‘O’ Level with credits in five (5) subjects including English
Language, Mathematics and a Science Subject (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or General
Science) Plus two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes and a pass in General paper
H. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience
iii. Must pass a written examination and an interview.
i. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
OR
ii. Must be at least 25 years old
iii. Must have at least two (2) years professional experience.
iv. Must show proof of credit passes in English Language and Mathematics in
SSSCE/WASSCE
v. Must show proof of date of birth with any national document which is at least 5 years old
at the time of application.
8. HND SECRETARYSHIP & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
PROGRAMME DURATION: 3 YEARS (6 SEMESTERS)
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
A. SSSCE/RSA II (NEW SCHEME) APPLICANTS:- Three (3) Credit Passes (A – D) in Core English,
Mathematics Business/Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies plus two
(2) credit passes (A – D) in any elective subjects. Candidates with the French Option can also apply.
B. WASSCE APPLICANTS:- Three (3) Credit Passes (A1 – C6) in Core English, Mathematics
Business/Mathematics and Integrated Science/Core Science or Social Studies plus two (2) credit passes
(A1 – C6) in any elective subjects. Candidates with the French Option can also apply.
C. DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES (DBS) APPLICANTS:- Applicants who hold DBS with
Distinction or Credit from GES accredited institutions are eligible for admission to level 200 of the
HND Secretaryship and Management Studies programme. DBS applicants who hold a Pass would
enroll at level 100. In all cases applicants would be required to have four (4) credit passes in
WASSCE/SSSCE/ RSA II including English and Mathematics.
D. CERTIFICATE II HOLDERS
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.
E. RSA III HOLDERS: Candidates must possess three (3) passes plus five (5) RSA II, ‘O’ Level, or
SSSCE including Mathematics and English.
F. LCCI/CITY AND GUILDS PITMAN’S QUALIFICATION: Candidates must have the Advanced
Certificate in three (3) relevant subjects plus five (5) passes at the Intermediate Level including
Business Mathematics / Calculations and English.
G. MATURE APPLICANTS
i. Must be at least 25 years old
ii. Must work for at least two years.
iii. Must pass a written examination
The above are the Admission requirements for Sunyani Polytechnic.
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