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CIVIL ENGINEERING 2 and information technology. progress to higher educational
prospects in future with very
Objectives: · To assist trainees acquire sound theoretical and practical
The aim of the Civil Engineering knowledge and skills in specific background in the field of Civil
programme is to provide areas as they apply to the civil Engineering.
theoretical education and engineering industry such as:
practical training to prepare Site inspection, Surveying, · To provide introduction to
middle level management and Material testing, Contract research work and opportunity
supervisory personnel in the administration and execution, for those trainees who would
civil engineering and Civil Engineering Analysis and want to practice their
construction industry. Students Design, Management of knowledge and skills in
continuously work to improve construction activities and research institutions.
their performance by refining environmental impact, Water
their skills as reflective Supply and Environmental · To provide opportunity for
practitioners through course Sanitation, Road Maintenance exposing the trainees to real
work and field experiences. and Transportation. working situation in order to
To achieve this aim the develop the appropriate
following objectives among · To develop trainees attitudes and temperament
others are pursued: entrepreneurial and required in the construction
management skills in order to industry
· To assist trainees (students) encourage them to enter into
improve upon and strengthen small scale construction B.TECH IN CIVIL
their backgrounds in general enterprises to expand the ENGINEERING (TOP-UP)
education and in the private sector.
engineering field. Duration 2yrs Top-up
· To provide opportunities for · To turn out highly skilled Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
trainees to develop essential certificate holders who can
knowledge and skills in Entry Req’t. See below
communication, computing

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects B.Tech Civil Engineering

CVE 401 Foundation Engineering CVE 411 Civil Engineering Project I
CVE 405 Numerical Analysis CVE 403 Ground Engineering
MAT 401 Civil Engineering Mathematics I CVE 407 Higher Surveying Techniques
CVE 404 Structural Analysis CVE 418 Transportation Engineering
CVE 413 Highway Engineering CVE 406 Steel And Timber Design
CVE 419 Environmental Engineering CVE 417 Water Supply Engineering
CVE 425 Technical Report Writing CVE 421 Irrigation Engineering
CVE 416 Construction Management CVE 414 Engineering Economy
CVE 402 Geographical Information Systems and MAT 402 Civil Engineering Mathematics II
Photogrammetry CVE 412 Civil Engineering Project II
CVE 423 Civil Engineering Project III

Elective Subjects B.Tech Civil Engineering

CVE 422 Building Science and Services
CVE 424 Introduction to Economics
CVE 426 Introductions to Advance Information Technology
CVE 428 Introduction to oil and gas industry

Entry Requirements

a. Higher National Diploma (HND) holders in
Civil Engineering with a minimum of Second
Class Lower Division.

b. Applicants must have at least two (2) year
post-HND qualification working experience.

c. The following documents must be submitted
along with the application form:
· HND Certificate and Transcript
· Non-Citizen Ghana card (For all Foreign
Applicants)

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

General /Common Courses

AFS 102 African Studies
COS 101/102 Communication Skills
ETP 301 Entrepreneurship
CLT 101/102 Computer Literacy
CVE 216 Research Methodology

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects Production Enginering

CVE 101 Civil Engineering Materials CVE 204/305 Measurement of Civil Engineering Works

CVE 103/104 Strength of Materials CVE 205 Civil Engineering Construction

CVE 105/106 Fluid Mechanics CVE 206 Soil Engineering

CVE 108 Principles of Land Surveying CVE 207 Engineering Surveying

CVE 109/209 Civil Engineering Drawing CVE 208 Engineering Hydrology
CVE 211 Engineering Hydraulics
CVE 110 Engineering Geology

CVE 111 Thermodynamics CVE 212 /307 Environmental Quality Engineering
CVE 302 Estimating Of Civil Engineering Works
CVE 113 Electricity / Electronics CVE 303 Highway Engineering

MAT 113/114 Engineering Maths

CVE 213/214 Site Organisational Studies CVE 304 Construction Management Studies

CVE 107 Mechanics of Machines CVE 306 Contract Administration and Law

CVE 202/301 Structural Design CVE 309 Civil Engineering Maintenance
CVE 314 Construction Accounting
CVE 201 Structural Analysis CVE 316 Transportation Engineering

CVE 203 Soil Mechanics CVE 312 Final Project Work

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to Physics, Chemistry, Biology, c.TECHNICIAN APPLICANTS
the programme, candidates Elective Mathematics, I. CTC I and CTC II certificate
are required to have one of Geography/Economics, (Old Scheme)
the following qualifications: Technical Drawing, Building OR
a. GCE 'A' LEVEL Construction or any related ii. Must pass HNC in Civil
APPLICANTS subject area. Engineering
i. TWO (2) GCE 'A' Level OR
passes. A pass in General ii. WASSCE applicants must iii.Pass in Ordinary Technician
Paper will be an advantage. have six (6) passes (A1-D7) in Diploma (OTD)
ii. FOUR (4) GCE'O' Level all subjects including English OR
credit passes including English and core Mathematics must iv.CTC I and CTC II certificate
Language and Mathematics possess a minimum of C6 in (New Scheme).CTC III certificate
any three (3) passes in will be an advantage.
b.SSSCE/WASSCE relevant elective subjects such OR
APPLICANTS as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, v. CTC I plus credit passes in
i. SSSCE applicants must have Elective Mathematics, SSSCE/WASSCE core English
six (6) passes (A-D) in all Geography/Economics, Language, Core Mathematics
subjects including English Technical Drawing, Building and Core/Integrated Science.
Language and core Construction or any related OR
Mathematics; and at least subject area. vi. City and Guilds Technician
three(3) passes in relevant certificate and Technician
elective subjects such as Diploma plus Advance Diploma

certificate. subjects comprising three (3) age with birth certificates or
d. PRE-HND (ACESS core subjects (English any legitimate documentary
COURSE) APPLICANTS Language, Mathematics, proof. In addition, applicants
Applicants must pass all Integrated Science/Social must pass the mature
subjects (English, Mathematics Studies, plus three (3) passes Entrance Examinations to be
and Science) in the NABPTEX in relevant elective subject conducted in English
Access Course plus technician areas. Language, Mathematics,
certificate or two credit passes First Degree in a relevant area General Knowledge and
in science/ engineering from a recognized institution. General Knowledge in Subject
elective subjects (WASSCE Area. The mature candidate
STUDENTS). f. MATURE APPLICANTS must have the relevant
Candidates applying as working experience in the
e.CERTIFICATE II mature students must be at subject area.
APPLICANTS least twenty-five (25) years
Passes in six (6) relevant old, and must show proof of



3 · To equip students with the · To enhance progression in
ELECTRICAL & knowledge and skills required the education of Technical/SHS
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING to provide electrical graduates and acceptance into
consultancy services in the membership of professional
Objectives building industry bodies
The main objective of the B- · To equip students with the · To provide project
Tech Electrical and Electronic knowledge and skills required opportunity for students'
Engineering is to develop to provide effective training, students' employment
middle level and self-reliant maintenance in control and as well as networking of
graduates with entrepreneurial automation especially with the students with local industry
skills especially in use of PLCs, Drives and · To develop the desired
manufacturing, sciences and Electrical Machines in industry skills in individuals for
engineering in order to satisfy · To equip students with the continued job satisfaction and
the national development knowledge and skills required self-enhancement.
policy in industrialization and to provide effective
also in the power sector and maintenance and to manage B.TECH IN ELECTRICAL &
further create job all sort of technical problems in ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
opportunities in the country. the power industry.
Other objectives are listed · To equip students with the Duration 4yrs
below: knowledge and skill to manage
· To introduce trainees to the growing oil and gas Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
basic research skill and hands- industry.
on practical works. Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects B.Tech Electrical & Electronic Engineering

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM. 2

BEE 101 Communication Skills I BEE 102 Communication Skills II

BEE 103 Basic Chemistry BEE 104 Thermodynamics

BEE 105 Information Communication Technologies BEE 106 Engineering Computational Tools

BEE 107 Mathematics For Engineers I (Algebra) BEE 108 Mathematics For Engineers II (Calculus I)

BEE 109 Engineering Technology I(Manufacturing Skills1) BEE 110 Electrical Machines I

BEE 111 General Physics (Statics And Dynamics) BEE 112 Circuit Theory I
BEE 113 Technical Drawing BEE 114 Computer Aided Electrical Design
BEE 116 Electrical Engineering Lab I
BEE 115 Engineering Ethics I

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects B.Tech Electrical & Electronic Engineering

YEAR 2 SEM. 1 YEAR 2 SEM. 2

BEE 201 Mathematics For Engineers III BEE 202 Control Engineering I
(Ordinary Differential Eqns And Applications) BEE 204 Instrumentation And Measurement II
BEE 203 Electrical Engineering Lab II BEE 206 Mathematics For Engineers IV
BEE 205 Circuit Theory II (Partial Differential Equations And Applications)
BEE 207 Electronics I BEE 208 Digital Electronics
BEE 209 Instrumentation and Measurement I BEE 210 Power Systems II
BEE 211 Electromagnetic Fields BEE 212 Introduction To Computer Programming
BEE 213 Power System I(Generation, Transmission, Distribution) (C++ Or Java) I
BEE 215 Electrical Machines II BEE 214 Electronics II

YEAR 3 SEM. 1 YEAR 3 SEM. 2

BEE 301 Probability and Statistics BEE 302 Analog Communication Systems
BEE 303 Power System III BEE 304 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers II
BEE 305 Control Engineering II BEE 306 Power Electronics II
BEE 307 Power Electronics I BEE 308 Entrepreneurship
BEE 309 Electronics Modelling and Design Lab BEE 310 Power System IV
BEE 311 BEE 312 Programmable Logic Controllers I
BEE 313 Introduction To Computer Programming BEE 314 Digital Signal Processing
( C++ Or Java) II BEE 316 Data Communications and Computer Networks
BEE 315 Microprocessors and Microcontrollers I

YEAR 4 SEM. 1 CORE SUBJECTS YEAR 4 SEM. 2 CORE SUBJECTS

BEE 401 Engineering Economics and Management BEE 402 Project Management
BEE 403 Final Year Project I BEE 404 Final Year Project II
BEE 405 Programmable Logic Controllers II
BEE 407 Research Methodology

YEAR 4 SEM. 1 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS YEAR 4 SEM. 2 ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

BEE 409 Digital Communication Systems BEE 406 Control Engineering V (Plc And Drives
BEE 411 Introduction to VLSI BEE 408 Computer Networking
BEE 413 Power System Operation and Control BEE 410 Power System VI
BEE 415 Mobile and Satellite Communications
BEE 417 Optoelectronics and Optical Communications BEE 412 Antenna and Propagations

Entry Requirements and Technical Drawing. (English Language, Mathematics
and Integrated Science/Social
A. GCE 'A' Level Applicants C. Technician Applicants Studies), plus three (3) passes in
i. TWO (2) GCE 'A' Level passes i. EET Part One certificate plus relevant elective subject areas.
in Mathematics and Physics. A EET II certificates
pass in Chemistry will be an OR F. HND in Relevant Area
advantage. ii. Pass in Ordinary Technician Including but Not Limited To:
AND Diploma Telecommunications, Electronic
ii. FOUR (4) GCE 'O' Level credit OR Engineering, Electrical
passes including English iii. City and Guilds Technician Engineering, Renewable Energy,
Language and Mathematics. Certificate and Technician Physics, Computer Science,
Diploma plus Advance Technician Computer Engineering,
B. SSSCE / WASCE Applicants Diploma Certificate Informatics, Subject to Admission
i. SSSCE: applicants must have OR Board Decision.
SIX (6) passes (A-D) in all subjects iv. EET I Certificate plus credit
including English Language and passes in SSSCE/WASCE English G. Mature Applicants
Core Mathematics and at least Language and Core Mathematics Candidate must be at least
three (3) passes in relevant and Integrated Science. twenty-five (25) years old and
elective subject areas such as must show proof of age with birth
Applied Electricity, Physics, D. Pre-HND (Access Course) certificates or any legitimate
Chemistry, Elective Mathematics Applicants documentary proof. In addition,
and Technical Drawing. Applicants must pass all subjects applicants must pass the Mature
(English Language, Mathematics, Entrance Examinations to be
ii. WASSCE: applicants must have and Intergraded Science in the conducted in English Language,
SIX (6) (A1-D7) in all subjects NABTEX Access Course plus Mathematics, General Knowledge
including English Language and Technician Certificate) in Electrical and Electronic. The
Core Mathematics and must mature candidate must have the
possess C6 in any three (3) E. Certificate II Applicants relevant working experience in the
elective subject area such as Passes in SIX (6) relevant subjects subject area.
Applied Electricity, Physics, comprising three (3) core subjects
Chemistry, Elective Mathematics

B.TECH IN ELECTRICAL &
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(TOP UP)

Duration 2yrs TOP UP 1) POWER & AUTOMATION
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES OPTION
Entry Req’t. See below
2)TELECOMMUNICATION
OPTION

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects B.Tech Electrical & Electronic Engineering (TOP UP)

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM. 2

EEE 411 General Mathematics for Engineer EEE 412 Signal & Systems
EEE 421 Field Theory EEE 422 Electromagnetic Interference
EEE 431 Engineering Computational Tools EEE 432 Electrical Machines I
EEE 441 Industrial Electronics EEE 442 Power Systems Analysis
EEE 451 Fundamentals of Information Transmission EEE 452 Electric Drive and PLC I
EEE 461 Control Engineering EEE 462 Microcontrollers & Interfacing

YEAR 2 SEM. 1 YEAR 2 SEM. 2

EEE 413 Research Methodology EEE 414 Project Management
EEE 423 Computer Aided Electrical Design EEE 424 Industrial Attachment
EEE 433 Electrical Machines II EEE 434 Project Work
EEE 443 Embedded Systems
YEAR 2 SEM. 2 (ELECTIVE SUBJECTS)
YEAR 2 SEM. 1 (ELECTIVE SUBJECTS)
EEE 464 Robotics
EEE 473 Sub-station and Transmission Lines Design EEE 474 Power Systems Operation and Control
EEE 483 Electric Drive and PLC II EEE 444 Optoelectronics & Optical Communications
EEE 453 Mobile & Satellite Communications EEE 454 Antenna & Propagation
EEE 463 Communication Networks

Entry Requirements

A. HND 2nd Class Lower Informatics, Subject to Examinations to be conducted in
Division In Electrical Or Admission Board Decision. English Language, Mathematics,
Electronic Engineering General Knowledge in Electrical
C. Mature Applicants and Electronic. The mature
B. Degree In Relevant Area Candidate must be at least candidate must have not less
Including But Not Limited To: twenty-five (25) years old and than two years working
Telecommunications, Electronic must show proof of age with experience in Electrical or
Engineering, Electrical birth certificates or any Electronic field. The final decision
Engineering, Renewable Energy, legitimate documentary proof. In to admit a mature student must
Physics, Computer Science, addition, applicants must pass be taken by the Admission
Computer Engineering, the Mature Entrance Board.

HIGHER NATIONAL required skills for installation, knowledge and skill to
manage the on-growing
DIPLOMA (HND) operation, maintenance and technologies in Biomedical
engineering
Duration 3yrs repair of domestic and · To equip trainees with the
industrial electrical/electronic knowledge and skill to
manage the on-growing
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES equipment technologies in
Telecommunications
Entry Req’t. See below · To enhance the · To provide practical
progression in education of attachment to the trainees to
obtain industrial experience
GES students and acceptance on the job for a period of at
least (6) months.
Objectives into membership of · To provide project
opportunity for students
The main objective of this professional bodies training, students employment
as well as networking of
programme is to provide · To develop the desired students with local industry
· To introduce trainees to
students with technological and skills in individuals for basic research skill and hands-
basic managerial skills required continued job satisfaction and on practical works.
to effectively work as
technicians in the field of self-enhancement in order to
Electrical/Electronic in one of appreciate the role of
the following options: Power electrical engineering in the

System, Control System, society.

Telecommunications and · To equip trainees with the

Biomedical engineering. The knowledge and skill to manage

objectives are as follow: the on-growing power

· to provide students with industry.

· To equip trainees with the

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects HND Electrical & Electronic Engineering

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM. 2

MAT 111 Engineering Mathematics I MAT 112 Engineering Mathematics II
EEE 101 Electronics I EEE 102 Electronics II
EEE 121 Network Analysis I EEE 122 Network Analysis II
EEE 143 Electrical Engineering Lab I EEE 132 Electrical Machines I
MCE 111 Thermodynamics (Heating & Cooling) EEE 144 Electrical Engineering Lab II
MCE 115 Engineering Drawing MCE 132 Mechanics of Fluids
COS 101 Communication Skills I AFS 102 African Studies
CLT 101 Computer Literacy I COS 102 Communication Skills II
CLT 102 Computer Literacy II

Applicants must pass all AND They must:

subjects (English, Mathematics iv. A minimum of three (3)

and Science) in the NAPTEX years teaching experience. i. Have reasonable education

Access Course plus Technician AND and working experience in the

certificate or two credit passes area of science or

in Science/Engineering elective v. Must have Science/ engineering.
subjects (WASSCE students). Mathematics /Engineering ii. Be at least 25yrs of age

background from the Training

E. Teacher Applicants College iii. Show proof of age with
i. Four year certificate 'A' F. Degree in Relevant Area birth certificate or any
OR legitimate documentary proof
ii. Three-year Post-Secondary G. Mature Applicants of date of birth
Teacher's certificate Candidate applying for

AND Admission to Higher National iv.Pass mature candidates
Diploma (HND) programmes entrance examinations
iii. Four (4) GCE 'O' who have obtained the age of (English, Mathematics and
Level/SSSCE/WASSCE credit twenty five (25) years or more,

passes including English but who do not satisfy the Aptitude Test

language, Mathematics and above requirements will be

two (2) Science subjects classified as Mature Candidates.

YEAR 2 SEM. 1 YEAR 2 SEM. 2

MAT 211 Engineering Mathematics III MAT 212 Mathematics IV
EEE 211 Telecommunication I EEE 212 Telecommunications II
EEE 225 Measurement and Instruments I EEE 208 Digital Electronics
EEE 227 Introduction to Computer Technology EEE 242 Power Systems II
EEE 231 Electrical Machines II EEE 222 Control System I
EEE 241 Power Systems I EEE 232 Electrical Machines III
EEE 243 Electrical Engineering Lab III EEE 244 Electrical Engineering Lab V
EEE 245 Electrical Engineering Lab IV EEE 246 Electrical Engineering Lab VI

YEAR 3 SEM. 1 YEAR 3 SEM. 2

EEE 301 Micro Computers EEE 328 Fault Diagnosis in Electrical Machines and
EEE 327 Computer Applications Power Systems
EEE 331 Power Electronics I SMS 312 Management and Organisation
EEE 337 Equipment Maintenance EEE 348 Project II
EEE 343 Electrical Engineering Lab VII ETP 302 Entrepreneurship
EEE 345 Electrical Engineering Practice EEE 306 Electronic Servicing
EEE 347 Project Work I EEE 332 Power Electronics II
EEE 344 Electrical Engineering Lab VIII
YEAR 3 SEM. 1 (ELECTIVE SUBJECTS) EEE 312 Telecommunications IV

EEE 311 Telecommunication III YEAR 3 SEM. 2 (ELECTIVE SUBJECTS)
EEE 315 Medical Equipment Technology
EEE 321 Control System II EEE 316 Medical Equipment Technology
EEE 323 Computer Operating Systems
EEE 341 Power Systems III EEE 322 Control Systems III

EEE 324 Digital Computer Design

EEE 342 Power Systems IV

Entry Requirements

A. GCE 'A' Level Applicants Applied Electricity, Physics, II certificate
i. Two (2) GCE 'A' Level passes Chemistry, Elective OR
in Mathematics and Physics. A Mathematics, Technical ii. Pass in Ordinary Technician
pass in Chemistry will be an Drawing Diploma
advantage OR
AND ii. WASSCE Candidates:

Credit Passes (A1-C6) in five (5) iii. City and Guilds Technician

ii. Four (4) GCE 'O' Level subjects comprising three core certificate and Technician
credit passes including English
Language and Mathematics. subjects, English Language, Diploma plus Advance

Integrated Science and Technician Diploma certificate

B. SSSCE/WASSCE Mathematics, plus two (2) OR
elective subjects such as
Applicants Applied Electricity, Physics, iv.EET I certificate plus credit
I.SSSCE Candidates: Credit Chemistry, Elective passes in SSSCE/WASSCE Core
Passes (A-D) in five (5) Mathematics, Technical Mathematics, Core English and
subjects comprising three core Drawing Core/Integrated Science
subjects, English Language,
Integrated Science and C. Technician Applicants D. PRE-HND (Access
Mathematics, plus two (2) I. EET Part I certificate plus EET Course) Applicants
elective subjects such as

ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN PART II

Duration 1yr TOP UP
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

Objective performance and design of regarded as integral part of the
This programme is intended electrical machines and the programme in order to
for persons undergoing generation, transmission, develop the student's ability to
training or employed as distribution, utilization, absorb, interpret and transmit
technicians in the electrical measurement and control of information whether in spoken
industry. Its purpose is to electrical energy. In addition to or written form, and to
establish the level of the technical subjects, English contribute to their general
applications; this includes the and liberal studies are education and development.

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects TECHNICIAN PART II
YEAR 1 SEM. 1 & SEM. 2

1. Mathematics and science
2. Electrical technology
3. Electrical power
4. Electronic circuit and communication

Entry Requirements
Pass in all subjects in Electrical Engineering Technician Part I.

ELECTRICAL & ENGINEERING
TECHNICIAN PART I

Duration 1yr TOP UP
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

Objective student apprentices and other distribution and other forms of
responsibility in the electrical
The programme is designed to categories of trainees who are engineering industry. English
and general studies are
train students who intended to aspiring to attain positions regarded as integral as integral
part of the programme
qualify as technicians in the involving work in production

Electrical Engineering industry. planning, work study, process

Its purpose is to provide control, electrical plant

suitable preparation for maintenance, transmission,

COURSE CONTENT

Core Subjects TECHNICIAN PART I
YEAR 1 SEM. 1 & SEM. 2

1. Communication and science
2. Electrical engineering principles
3. Mathematics
4. Practical activities

Entry Requirements

1. Four passes in general engineering examination.
2. Electrical installation work certificate with credit passes plus one year relevant practical/industrial
experience.
3. Telecommunication technician part II with credit passes in mathematics and principles.
4. Five school certificate passes in English language, Mathematics, Physics, Technical drawing,
Applied Electricity or basic electronics.

FACULTY OF
BUILT ENVIRONMENT

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

INTRODUCTION The faculty of Built Environment is made up of two
departments namely: Building Engineering and
Interior Design and Upholstery Departments. The
general goal of our programmes is to meet the need
of Ghana for the greater number of middle level
construction and wood technologists to facilitate the
country's industrialization programmes and the goal
of self-reliance.

BUILT
ENVIRONMENT



BUILDING 1 important contribution of continuing learning and
TECHNOLOGY science and technology to the professional association.
construction industry and
Objectives socio-economic development. · Provision of international
In order to pursue the main consciousness in the light of
goal the following objectives · Provision of opportunity increasing global inter-
will be addressed: and training to equip dependence, through
individuals within the industry appropriate construction
· Provision of facilities for (with knowledge, skills and technology and practices.
further training and technology) to improve upon
development in technology their effectiveness and B.TECH IN BUILDING
and supervisory role of senior efficiency as middle level TECHNOLOGY
secondary school graduates supervisory personnel. Duration 2yrs (TOP UP)
and others through Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
strengthening of knowledge, · Development of the desire Entry Req’t. See below
skills and attitudes for the in the individual for continued
building and construction job satisfaction, self-
industry. enhancement in order to
· Development of recognize /appreciate the
understanding of the important role (or need) of

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH Building Technology

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM. 2

BUT 403 Plant Resource Management BUT 402 Advanced Project Planning and Control
BUT 405 Human Resource Management BUT 404 Cost Estimating and Price Analysis
BUT 407 Materials Resource Management BUT 406 Financial Management
BUT 409 Computer Application BUT 408 Construction Health and Safety
BUT 411 Project Administration BUT 410 Construction Disputes and Resolution
BUT 413 Research Methods and Statistics BUT 412 New Materials and Construction Technology
BUT 415 Advanced Measurement of Construction BUT 414 Building Maintenance
BUT 416 Operations Research
Works Building Services BUT 417 Industrial Attachment

YEAR 2 SEM. 2

BUT 418 International Construction
BUT 420 Construction in the Oil and Gas Industry
BUT 422 Lean and Sustainable Construction
BUT424 Project Management
BUT 426 Project Work
BUT 428 Introduction to Geographic Information

Systems and Building Information Modeling

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

HND Building Technology

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM. 2

AFS 101 African Studies COS 102 Communication Skills II
COS 101 Communication Skills I CLT 102 Computer Literacy II
CLT 101 Computer Literacy I MAT 102 Building Mathematics II
MAT 101 Building Mathematics I BUT 102 Building Science II
BUT 101 Building Science I BUT 104 Land Surveying I
BUT 103 Building Materials BUT 106 Strength of Materials II
BUT 105 Strength of Materials I BUT 108 Building Drawing II
BUT 107 Building Drawing I BUT 110 Construction Technology II
BUT 109 Construction Technology I
BUT 112 Construction Accounting

YEAR 2 SEM. 1 YEAR 2 SEM. 2

BUT 201 Building Services I NOT PART OF THE WRITE UP
BUT 203 Land Surveying II AVAILABLE
BUT 205 Strength of Materials III

BUT 207 Measurement of Construction Works I

BUT 209 Construction Technology III

BUT 211 Construction Estimating I

BUT 213 Site Organization and Procedures

BUT 215 Environmental Impact of Construction Activities

YEAR 3 SEM. 1

BUT 301 Building Law I BUT 302 Building Law II

BUT 303 Building Management BUT 304 Building Economics

BUT 305 Theory and Design of Structures (R. C. Design) II BUT 306 Human Relations in the Construction Industry

BUT 307 Measurement of Construction Works III BUT 308 Contract Administration
BUT 309 Construction Technology V BUT 310 Marketing of Construction Products

BUT 311 Project Planning and Control BUT 312 Industrial Attachment II

BUT 313 Project Work Phase I BUT 314 Project Work Final Phase

BUT 315 Computer Application BUT 316 Measurement of Construction Works IV

BUT 317 Technical Report Writing



INTERIOR DESIGN 2 for a professional career in principles in a wide variety of
AND UPHOLSTERY interior engineering and projects.
TECHNOLOGY related fields that will make § To work collaboratively
them stand out and be and effectively in technology
Objectives counted among skilful and interior related industries
The aims of the programme intellectuals. with ethical principles to over-
are to: ride complexities in
management
§ Produce operational and § Be provided with a strong
supervisory level human foundation in the basic B.TECH IN INTERIOR
resource in Interior Design and principles and elements of DESIGN & UPHOLSTERY
Technology. interior design engineering, to TECHNOLOGY
students in order to function
§ Provide a basis for career effectively in the industry. Duration 4yrs
advancement in the area of
interior works for the building § Acquire technical skills to Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
industry. enable them apply interior
§ Be equipped theoretically design engineering core Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH INTERIOR DESIGN & UPHOLSTERY TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL SUBJECTS ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

COS 101/102 Communication Skills BIT 321 / 322 Furniture Technology I & II
BIT 101/102 Applied Mathematics I & II BIT 323 / 324 Furniture Construction I & II
CLT 101/102 Computer Literacy I & II BIT 309 / 310 Joinery Technology I & II

BIT 103/104 Applied Science I & II BIT 311 / 312 Joinery Construction I & II
AFS 102 African Studies BIT 313 Geometrical Drawing
BIT 201/401 Internship (Field work) BIT 315 Interior Maintenance
BIT 405 Presentation BIT 316 Design Studio
BIT 410 Final Project BIT 317 Interior Lighting

CORE SUBJECTS BIT 318 Space Management II
BIT 319 Upholstery and Soft Furnishing

BIT 109 Drawing BIT 320 Floor Designs

BIT 111 Manual and Portable Power Tools BIT 302 Marketing & Packaging of Products

BIT 107 History of Furniture BIT 303 Bidding and Estimating

BIT 105/106 Material Technology BIT 304 Entrepreneurship

BIT 112 Workshop Practice BIT 305 Managing Personal Career Development

BIT 108 Space Management I BIT 306/406 Managing Works I & II

BIT 210 Joinery BIT 307 Technical Report Writing

BIT 214 Interpretation of Drawing BIT 309 Quality Management

BIT 206 Furniture Construction BIT 325 Computer Application

BIT 216 Design Studio BIT 314 /412 Interior Building Systems I & II

BIT 202 Interior Design BIT 308 Professional Practice for Interior Design

BIT301 Environmental Impact of Interior Products BIT 408 Surface Materials in Interior Design

Entry Requirements

a. SSSCE Applicants
Credit passes (A – D) in five (5) subjects
comprising three core subjects; English
Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science, plus two (2) relevant elective subjects.

b. WASSCE Candidates
Credit passes (A1 – C6) subjects comprising
three (3) core subjects, English Language,
Mathematics and Integrated Science, plus two
(2) relevant elective subjects including
Technical Drawing, Textiles and Graphic Design,
Visual Arts, Geography, Physics, Economics,
Chemistry and Biology.

c. Technical Training Institutes' Applicants
Passes in intermediate craftsmanship plus
English Language, Mathematics and Integrated
Science.

d. Mature Applicants candidates from non-English speaking
Applicants from mature students should fulfill countries.
the following criteria: International applicants are also requested to
· Be at least 25 years old. acquire Non-Citizen Ghanacard as a pre-
· Have at least two (2) years relevant working requisite for offer of admission.
experience.
· Have at least five (5) SSSCE/WASSCE
passes including English Language,
Mathematics and Integrated Science.
· Pass a written examination and an
interview. The examination shall consist of
three papers: Mathematics, English Language
and General Knowledge in Interior Design.

e. International applicants
International applicants may be admitted on
the basis of qualifications from their home
countries for which equivalence shall be
determined by the National Accreditation
Board of Ghana and submitted to the
university. Evidence of proficiency in English
Language will be required in the case of

B.TECH IN INTERIOR
DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY

Duration 2yrs (TOP UP)
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

The HND graduates of the Technology, Fashion Design, few taught courses (learnt at
programme and those of joins the third (3rd) year of the the Diploma Level) that feature
related studies such as four (4) year straight B-Tech again in the third (3rd) year (of
Furniture Design and course structure. Applicant the 4-year B-Tech programme).
Production, Building may be given exemptions in a

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

HND INTERIOR DESIGN & UPHOLSTERY TECHNOLOGY

CORE COURSES CORE COURSES

IDT 107/108 Production Technology IDT 201/301 CAD for Interior Design

IDT 111/112 Drawing I & II IDT 207 Research Methodology

IDT 113 Manual and Portable Power Tools IDT 302 Environmental Impact of Interior

IDT 114 Workshop Practice Products

IDT 203/204 Design Studio I & II IDT 303 Effective Resource Management

IDT 205 Furniture Construction IDT 304 Managing Personal Career

IDT 206 Work Place Experience Learning Development

IDT 209 Joinery Construction IDT 305 Estimating and Costing of Interior

IDT 211 Interior Accessories Works

IDT 213 Upholstery IDT 306 Marketing of Interior works

IDT 215 Critical Thinking and Problem Solving IDT 307 Technical Report Writing

IDT 105/106 Material Technology IDT 308 Entrepreneurship

IDT 109/110 Principles of Design IDT 309 Quality Management

MANDATORY SUBJECTS

COS 101/102 Communication Skills AFS 102 African Studies
IDT 202/313 Industrial Attachment
IDT 101/102 Applied Mathematics I & II IDT 311/312 Final Project

CLT 101/102 Computer Literacy I & II

IDT 103/104 Applied Science I & II

FACULTY OF
APPLIED SCIENCES

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

INTRODUCTION The faculty of Applied Science's overall objective is
holistic service through Novelty, Quality and
Integrity. The Faculty endeavors to be the center
of excellence in innovativeness. This is based on
Accra Technical University's Mission to produce
managers, professionals, researchers and scholars
to be effective leaders through the holistic learning
for the transformation of industries in Ghana,

APPLIEDAfrica and the World. As a faculty, we exist for the
purpose of building, shaping, modeling and
mentoring humankind through science and
medical laboratory services, integration of teaching
and learning, promotion of intellectualism and
Scholarly discourse, and to this end we subscribe

SCIENCESwith humility.

MEDICAL 1 laboratory practice. communicable and non-
· Train students to calibrate, communicable diseases.
LABORATORY SCIENCE troubleshoot, repair and · Train students to adopt
maintain basic laboratory professional conduct and
Objectives equipment. ethical behavior in relating to
The programme seeks to: · Equip students with clients and colleagues.
· Teach students to acquire entrepreneurial skills and basic
scientific knowledge and management tools to enable B.TECH IN MEDICAL
methodologies in medical them to own and manage LABORATORY SCIENCE
laboratory practice and businesses in clinical
diagnosis. laboratory diagnosis. Duration 4yrs / 3yrs / 2yrs
· Equip students with · Empower students to Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
practical skills and technical conduct ethical research in
knowhow to use modern current trends in Entry Req’t. See below
technologies in medical

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM 2
MLB102 Anatomy I
MLB101 General Physics MLB104 Biochemistry I
MLB106 Physiology I
MLB103 Biological Chemistry MLB108 Biophysics
MLB110 Molecular Biology and Diagnostics
MLB105 Cell Biology and Genetics MLB112 Immunology
MLB114 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science
MLB107 Computer Literacy MLB116 Critical Thinking and Writing

MLB109 African Studies YEAR 2 SEM. 2
MLP202 General Pathology
MLB111 Communication Skills MLB204 Pharmacology
MLH206 Haematology II
MLB113 General Mathematics MLH208 Haematology II Practical
MLM210 Microbiology II (Parasitology I)
YEAR 2 SEM. 1 MLM212 Microbiology II Practical
MLB 214 Immunodiagnostic Techniques
MLB 201 Anatomy II MLB216 Immunodiagnostic Practical
MLB218 Occupational Health and Safety
MLB203 Biochemistry II MLB220 Laboratory Equipment Instrumentation and

MLB 205 Physiology II Maintenance
MLB222 Total Quality Management
MLB207 Functional Histology MLB224 Vacation Attachment II

MLB209 Functional Histology Practical

MLH 211 Haematology I

MLH213 Haematology I Practical

MLM215 Microbiology I (Bacteriology I)

MLM 217 Microbiology I Practical

MLB219 Statistical Methodology

MLB221 Vacation Attachment I

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE

YEAR 3 SEM. 1 YEAR 3 SEM 2
MLC301 Chemical Pathology I
MLC303 Chemical Pathology I Practical MLC302 Chemical Pathology II
MLH305 Haematology III MLC304 Chemical Pathology II Practical
MLH307 Haematology III Practical MLP306 Histopathology II
MLP309 Histopathology I MLP308 Histopathology II Practical
MLP311 Histopathology I Practical MLH310 Haematology IV
MLM313 Microbiology III (Mycology) MLH312 Haematology IV Practical
MLM315 Microbiology III Practical MLM314 Microbiology IV (Virology)
MLB317 Health Law and Ethics MLM316 Microbiology IV Practical
MLB319 Entrepreneurship MLB 318 Research Methodology
MLB321 Vacation Attachment III MLB320 Health Systems Management
MLB322 Vacation Attachment IV

YEAR 4 SEM. 1 YEAR 4 SEM 2
MLC 401 Chemical Pathology III
MLC 403 Chemical Pathology III Practical MLP402 Chemical Pathology IV
MLH 405 Haematology V ML404 Chemical Pathology IV Practical
MLH 407 Haematology V Practical MLH406 Haematology VI
MLP 409 Histopathology III MLH408 Haematology VI Practical
MLP 411 Histopathology III Practical MLP410 Histopathology IV
MLM 413 Microbiology V (Bacteriology II) MLP412 Histopathology IV Practical
MLM 415 Microbiology V Practical MLM 414 Microbiology VI (Parasitology II)
MLB 417 Biostatistics MLM 416 Microbiology VI Practical
MLB 419 Project I (Study Design and Critical Review) MLB 418 Project II
MLB 421 Vacation Attachment V

Entry Requirements

i. WASSCE APPLICANTS ii. SSSCE Applicants iii. GCE ‘A’ Level
Applicants
Applicants with minimum Applicants with minimum Applicants with passes in three
(3) subjects (at least, one of the
grade of C6 or better in three grade of D or better in three passes should be Grade D or
better) in addition to having
(3) core subjects i.e. English (3) core subjects i.e. English credit passes (Grade 6) in five
GCE Ordinary Level subjects
Language, Core Mathematics, Language, Core Mathematics, including English, Mathematics
and a Science subject (for non-
Integrated Science or Social Integrated Science or Social science students) and an Arts
subject for Science students
Studies and three (3) elective Studies and three (3) elective will be admitted to level 100 of

subjects namely Biology, subjects namely Biology,

Chemistry, Physics and Elective Chemistry, Physics and Elective

Mathematics will be admitted Mathematics will be admitted

to level 100 of the B.Tech to Level 100 of the B.Tech

Medical Laboratory Science Medical Laboratory Science

Programme. Programme.

the B.Tech Medical Laboratory
Science Programme.

iv. HND Science
Laboratory Technology
Applicants
Applicants with the 3-year
Higher National Diploma in
Science Laboratory
Technology (HND SLT) with
CGPA of not less than 2.5
from a recognized institution
without a minimum 2-year
working experience in the
health sector may be
considered for admission to
level 200 of the B.Tech Medical
Laboratory Science
Programme after passing an
interview.

v. B.Tech Science

Laboratory Technology

(Clinical Biochemistry

Option)

Applicants with the Bachelor of

Technology Science

Laboratory Technology

(Clinical Biochemistry Option) vi. Bachelor of Science foundation or bridging course.

with CGPA of not less than 2.5 Qualifications

from the Accra Technical Applicants with a 4-year vii. Diploma in Medical

University and other Bachelor of Science in either Laboratory Technology

recognized institutions with a biological science, Applicants with the 3-year

minimum 2-year working biochemistry, applied biology, diploma in Medical Laboratory

experience in the health sector, laboratory technology or other Technology (MLT) with CGPA of

may be considered for life sciences qualification with not less than 2.5 from a

admission to level 300 of the CGPA of not less than 2.5 may recognized institution

B.Tech Medical Laboratory be considered for admission to accredited by the Allied Health

Science programme after level 300 of the B.Tech Medical Professions Council, with a

passing an interview. All Laboratory Science minimum 2-year working

applicants admitted to level programme after passing an experience in the health sector,

300 will have to pass an interview. All applicants may be considered for

examination after a foundation admitted to level 300 will have admission to level 300 of the

or bridging course. to pass an examination after a B.Tech Medical Laboratory

Science Programme after experience in the health sector, application;

passing an interview. All may be considered for c. Provide introductory

applicants admitted to level admission to level 300 of the letter from employer or show

300 will have to pass an B.Tech Medical Laboratory any other proof of employment

examination after a foundation Science programme after for 2 years or more;

or bridging course. passing an interview. All d. Pass an interview and

applicants admitted to level mature students' foundation

viii. Higher National 300 will have to pass an entrance examinations.

Diploma in Science examination after a foundation

Laboratory Technology or bridging course.

Applicants with the 3-year OTHER INFORMATION

Higher National Diploma IX. Mature Students' Entry Level 100 & Level 200: Full-

Certificate in Science The applicant must: Time (Weekdays) and Part Time

Laboratory Technology (HND- a. Be at least 25 years old; (Weekdays - Evening)

SLT) with CGPA of not less than b. Show proof of age with

2.5 from the Accra Technical birth certificate or any Level 300 & Level 400: Full-
University and other
recognized institutions with a legitimate documentary proof Time (Weekdays) and Part-Time
minimum 2-year working
of birth date which is at least 5 (Weekdays – Evening &
Weekends)
years old at the time of

SCIENCE 2 through the use of laboratory · Employ quality assurance
LABORATORY information management and quality control procedures
TECHNOLOGY systems in the performance of duty
· Participate in quality
Objective assurance programmes in B.TECH IN
The objectives are to train conformance to international SCIENCE LABORATORY
Laboratory Technologists in standards TECHNOLOGY
various specialized fields to: · Produce high quality Duration 2yrs (TOP UP)
· Be competent in analytical data. Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
conducting laboratory · Perform instrumental tests Entry Req’t. See below
experiments and procedures
· Independently maintain, · Process, record and
calibrate and operate analyse laboratory data and
laboratory equipments report results
· Manage information

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 4 SEM. 1 YEAR 4 SEM 2
SBT 401 General Biochemistry SBT 412 Research Project I (Proposal)
SBT 403 Practical Biochemistry SBT 424 Oil, Gas and Mining Operations
SBT 405 Functional Group Chemistry SBT 426 Industrial Chemistry
SBT 407 Practical Microbiology SBT 428 Pharmaceutical Drugs and Nutraceuticals
SBT 409 Principles of Analytical Techniques SBT 430 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Practice
SBT 411 Practical Analytical Techniques
SBT 417 Biostatistics with Computer Applications

ELECTIVES YEAR 4 SEM 3
SBT 422 Forensic Chemistry and Drug Testing SBT 413 Instrumentation Application
SBT 434 Environmental Chemistry SBT 415 Laboratory Management and
SBT 436 Environmental Monitoring and
Entrepreneurial Skills
Management SBT 419 Industrial Attachment and Report
SBT434 Environmental Chemistry SBT440 Research Project II and Report

Entry Requirements

I. Higher National Diploma qualification working experience. Employment Prospects

(HND) holders in Science iii. Where applicable, the

Laboratory Technology with a following documents must be Graduates of the B. Tech SLT
minimum of Second Class Lower submitted along with the Programme would be eligible
Division. to work in manufacturing
application form: industries, in the medical sector,
extractive industries, research
ii. Applicants must have at HND Certificate and institutions, regulatory agencies
least two (2) years post-HND Transcript

and educational institutions.

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

HND SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 1 SEM. 1 YEAR 1 SEM 2
SCT101 General Biology SCT102 Introductory Microbiology
SCT103 Practical Biology SCT104 Practical Microbiology
SCT105 Basic Inorganic and Physical Chemistry SCT106 Basic Organic Chemistry
SCT107 Practical Chemistry I SCT108 Practical Organic & Food Chemistry II
SCT109 Applied Physics SCT110 Basic Electronics and Electricals for Science
SCT111 Practical Applied Physics
SCT113 General Biochemistry - Biomolecules I Laboratory Technicians
AFS111 African Studies I SCT112 Practical Basic Electronics and Electricals
CLT101 Computer Literacy I SCT114 General Biochemistry - Biomolecules II
COS127 Communication Skills I (Academic Writing) SCT116 Practical Biochemistry - Biochemical Methods I
MAS137 General Mathematics CLT102 Computer Literacy II
COS128 Communication Skills II (Academic Writing)
MAS138 Statistics

YEAR 2 SEM. 1 YEAR 2 SEM 2
SCT 201 Industrial Microbiology I SCT 202 Clinical Microbiology I
SCT 203 Practical Industrial Microbiology I SCT 204 Practical Clinical Microbiology I
SCT 205 Analytical Chemistry I SCT 206 Analytical Chemistry II
SCT 207 Practical Quantitative Analyses SCT 208 Practical Electrochemistry
SCT 209 Instrumentation Science & Technology I SCT 210 Instrumentation Science & Technology II
SCT 211 Practical Instrumentation Science & Tech I SCT 212 Practical Instrumentation Science &
SCT 213 Biochemistry - Intermediary Metabolism I
SCT 215 Practical Biochemistry- Biochemical Methods II Technology II
SCT 217 Glassblowing SCT 214 Biochemistry - Intermediary Metabolism II
SCT 219 Laboratory Management and Administration I
LAN 207 Health Law and Ethics I & Biomembranes
SCT 216 Practical Clinical Biochemistry
SCT 218 Hematology
SCT 220 Laboratory Management and

Administration II
LAN 208 Health Law and Ethics II
LAN 224 Research Methods

COURSE CONTENT

HND SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

YEAR 3 SEM. 1 YEAR 3 SEM 2
SCT 301 Clinical Microbiology II SCT 302 Industrial Microbiology II
SCT 303 Practical Clinical Microbiology II SCT 304 Practical Industrial Microbiology II
SCT 305 Separation Methods in Chemistry SCT 306 Spectrochemical Methods
SCT 307 Practical Analytical Chemistry I SCT 308 Practical Analytical Chemistry II
SCT 309 Principles of Analytical Instrumentation SCT 310 Molecular, Genetics & Cell Biology
SCT 311 Immunology SCT 312 Practical Molecular Genetics & Cell Biology
SCT 313 Practical Immunology SCT 314 Project Work
SCT 315 Practical Haematology SCT 324 Introduction to Quality Management
SCT 317 Laboratory Health & Occupational Safety
SCT 319 Project Proposal
EMT 301 Entrepreneurship

OPTIONAL COURSE
SCT 316 Laboratory Equipment Maintenance Technology
SCT 318 Petroleum Chemistry
SCT 320 Fungal Biotechnology
SCT 322 Anatomy & Physiology



3 databases, websites and · Deliver scientific teaching
COMPUTER SCIENCE information systems. principles to students in order
for them to attain cost-effective
The Computer Science · Train students in the areas production of computer-based
programme aims at producing of software development, systems.
graduates who exhibit strong computer programming,
disciplines in Computer software engineering, software · Train students to acquire
Programming/Software testing as well as installation, relevant and necessary skills to
Development, Software maintenance and repair of become IT Entrepreneurs who
Engineering, Computer computer systems. can set up and manage an IT
Hardware and Networking, establishment outfit.
Systems Administrations, · Facilitate appropriate and
Computer and Information standard teaching methods B.TECH IN
Security, Database that will enable students to COMPUTER SCIENCE
Management and achieve a good and solid
Administration and Web grounding in computer Duration 3yrs
Development/Designing. hardware, computer software, Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
computer programming and
Objectives computer architecture and Entry Req’t. See below
· Train students in the design their application in the
and development of business and financial industry.

COURSE CONTENT
B.TECH COMPUTER SCIENCE

BCS401 Theory and Survey of Programming BCS412 Computer Graphics
BCS403 Languages BCS 413 Software Reliability and Quality Assurance
Enterprise Application Development with
Java BCS 415 Advanced Database Administration
BCS 417 Advanced Computer Networks and

BCS405 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Distributed Systems
BCS407 Human Computer Interaction
BCS409 BCS 419 Automation and Robotics
Numerical Methods and Computations BCS 421 Digital Forensics and Cryptography
BCS411 With MATLAB BCS 423 Microcontroller Programming
BCS402 BCS 414 Workplace Experience Learning
BCS404 Linear Algebra and its Applications BCS 416 Computer Science Research Seminar and
BCS406 Data Mining and Warehousing Project
Digital Signal Processing BCS 418 Cloud and Grid Computing
Compiler Design BCS 420 Management and Ethics in Computing

BCS408 Operations Research
BCS410 Mobile Application Development

Entry Requirements Including but Not limited to: Examinations to be conducted

The minimum admission Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, in English Language,
requirements for the
B.Tech.Degree (Top Up) in Computer Science, Computer Mathematics, General
Computer Science Programme Knowledge in Computing and
in Accra Technical University Engineering, Informatics, Information Technology. The
are as follows: Information Technology, mature candidate must be
A. A Minimum of HND 2nd Information Systems, Subject professionally experienced in
Class Lower Division in
Computer Science or HND 2nd to Admission Board Decision. the IT/ICT and computing
Class Lower Upper in
Information Technology or any C. MATURE APPLICANTS industry in Ghana and abroad
Other Relevant Programme Candidate must be at least with a minimum experience of
twenty-five (25) years old and four (4) years in disciplines
B. First/Undergraduate must show proof of age with related to the B-Tech
Degree (BSc, Ba, B.Ed., etc.) birth certificates or any Programme. The final decision
Holders in Relevant Area legitimate documentary proof. to admit a mature student
In addition, applicants must must be taken by the
pass the Mature Entrance Admissions Board.

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

Although some changes in the programme curriculum will occur as the need arises, the
following is a list of the subjects presented on the HND Computer Science Programme in Accra
Technical University.

COURSE CONTENT

HND COMPUTER SCIENCE

CPS 101 ICT Fundamentals I CPS 202 Professional and Social Computing
CPS 103 Fundamentals of Computer Programming CPS 204 Information Systems Development
CPS 105 Introductory Mathematics for Computer CPS 206 Database Concepts and Technologies
CPS 208 Network Infrastructure I
Science CPS 210 Research Methodologies in Computer
STA 101 Statistical Methods I Science
EEE 109 Circuit Theory CPS 212 Object Oriented Software Development
COS 101 Communication Skills I with VB.Net
AFS 111 African Studies CPS 214 Operating Systems Theory
CPS 102I CT Fundamentals II CPS 301 Open Source Operating System: Linux
CPS 104 Object Oriented Software Development CPS 303 Computer Science Project I
CPS 305 IT Entrepreneurship
with Java I CPS 307 Computer and Information Security
CPS 106 Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science CPS 309 Introduction to Software Engineering
CPS 108 Computer Hardware CPS 311 Network Infrastructure II
EEE 110 Introductory Electronics CPS 313 Network Software and Server Concepts
COS 102 Communication Skills II CPS 302 Computer Organization and Architecture
CPS 304 Computer Science Project II
STA 102 Statistical Methods II CPS 306 IT Project Management
CPS 201 Data Structures and Algorithms CPS 308 Systems Security and Administration
CPS 203 Object-Oriented System Analysis and CPS 310 Introduction to Software Testing and

Design CPS 312 Quality
CPS 205 Numerical Methods and Computations Routing Technology
CPS 207 Data Communication and

Telecommunication Technologies
CPS 209 E-Commerce and Web Technologies
CPS 211 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

and Expert Systems
CPS 213 Object Oriented Software Development

with Java I

Entry Requirements

The minimum admission Certificate Examination (ABCE) Mathematics.

requirements for the HND in Information Technology iv. At least a minimum of three

Computer Science in Accra (WAEC) plus four (4) GBCE (3) years teaching experience.

Technical University are as credit passes including English

follows: Language, Mathematics and E. Mature Applicants

Science. Candidates applying for

A. GCE 'A' Level Applicants ii. Technician Certificate in admission to Higher National

Computer Science or Diploma (HND) programmes

i. Four (4) GCE 'O” Level Information Technology from a who have obtained the age of

credits including English recognized higher institution twenty-five (25) years or more,

Language and Mathematics plus GCE 'O' but who do not satisfy the

ii. TWO (2) GCE 'A' Level Level/SSSCE/WASSCE credit above requirements will be

passes in any numerate passes including English classified as Mature

subjects such as Mathematics, Language, Mathematics and Applicants/Candidates. They

Statistics, Economics, Physics, Science. must:

Geography or Accounting. A iii. City and Guilds Certificate I. Have reasonable education

pass in General Paper will be or Diploma in Information and work experience in the

an advantage. Technology or Data Processing areas of Computer Science,

iv. Technician Certificate Information Technology or any

B. SSSCE/WASSCE (Passes in two (2) subjects) other relevant area

Applicants v. Technician Diploma (Passes ii. Be at least twenty-five (25)
i. SSSCE applicants must have
SIX (6) passes (A-D) in all in two (2) subjects) years of age.
subjects including English
Language and Mathematics; vi. Advance Diploma (Passes iii. Show proof of age with
and at least three (3) of the
passes must include Elective in two (2) subjects birth certificate or any
Mathematics and any two (2)
relevant subjects. vii. EET I and EET II Certificates legitimate documentary proof

viii. A Certificate in Computer of date of birth which is at least

Science or Information five (5) years old at the time of

Technology forms a recognized application.

ii. WASSCE applicants must higher institution. iv. Pass Mature Candidates

have six (6) passes (A1-D7) in ix. A Diploma in Computer Entrance Examinations (English,

all subjects including English Science or Information Mathematics and Aptitude Test)

Language and Core Technology forms a recognized

Mathematics; and must higher institution

possess a minimum of C6 in

Elective Mathematics and any D. Teacher Applicants

three (3) relevant elective i. Four-year certificate 'A'.

subject areas. OR

iii. An aggregate score of 24 or ii. Three-year Post-Secondary

better. Teacher's Certificate.

iii. Four (4) GCE 'O' Level

C. Other Applicants credits or four (4)

i. A minimum of TWO (2) SSSCE/WASSCE passes

passes in Advanced Business including English language and



4 seek to meet the needs of would also be emphasized to
those who have developed an enable students relate what
STATISTICS interest in the course having they study to what is done in
completed the Higher practice to afford them the
Objectives National Diploma in the same opportunity to play more,
At the end of the course, or related field and are efficient and meaningful roles
participants would have desirous of acquiring further in solving economic and
among others: knowledge in the discipline. developmental problems at
both national and
· The programme will seek to · Students would be international levels.
provide training in statistical equipped with the knowledge
theory, techniques and and skill needed to perform B.TECH IN
methods, and their application professional duties as full- STATISTICS
to the collection; collation, fledged statisticians and to
preparation, analysis and work more effectively with Duration 3yrs (TOP UP)
dissemination of data. other specialists on statistically Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
related activities and
· It is designed to provide programmes such as Surveys, Entry Req’t. See below
practical training and to Censuses, Report Writing and
enhance the knowledge and Quality Control.
skills of a Statistician.
· The acquisition of practical
· The Programme will also and problem-solving skills

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH STATISTICS ELECTIVES
STA 402 Time Series Analysis
CORE SUBJECTS STA 404 Data Analysis (R, Matlab)
STA 401 Statistical Estimation and Inference STA 406 Operations Research
STA 403 Probability Theory and Distribution STA 408 Research Methods
STA 405 Sample Theory and Survey Techniques STA 410 Biostatistics
STA 407 Design and Analysis of Experiment STA 412 Stochastic Processes
STA 409 Social Statistics
STA 411 Multivariate Methods

ELECTIVES
STA 418 Econometrics
STA 420 Medical Statistics
STA 422 Actuarial Statistics
STA 426 Business Analytics
STA 424 Management and Information System
STA 428 Linear Models

Entry Requirements

Higher National Diploma equivalent to HND may be or “A” Level and “O” Level
Certificates
(HND) holders in Statistics and similarly considered. · National Service Certificate
· National Identification
Actuarial Statistics with a Where applicable, the Document (Birth Certificate /
minimum of Second Class following documents must be Passport etc)
· Non-Citizen Ghana card
Lower Division and have submitted along with the (FOR ALL FOREIGN
APPLICANTS)
passed a departmental application form:

interview selection Process. · HND Certificate and

Other Diploma qualifications Transcript

from elsewhere assessed to be · SSSCE/WASSCE Certificate

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

HND STATISTICS CORE SUBJECTS

MANDATORY SUBJECTS STA 111 Elements of Mathematics I
CLT 112 Computer Literacy I STA 113 Statistical Methods I
CLT 102 Computer Literacy II STA 115 Probability I
COS 110 Communication Skills I STA 117 Economic Theory I
COS 102 Communication Skills II STA 122 Elements of Mathematics II
AFS 100 African Studies STA 128 Applied Economics
STA 126 Probability II
CORE SUBJECTS STA 124 Statistical Methods II
STA 210 Calculus & Matrix Algebra
STA 230 Demography II STA 211 Probability III
STA 232 Project Report STA 213 Sample Survey I
STA 310 Official Statistics I
STA 311 Multivariate Data Analysis STA 215 Research Methodology
STA 313 Statistical Quality Control STA 217 Statistical Computing I
STA 315 Statistical Report Writing
STA 317 Entrepreneurship I STA 219 Demography I
STA 320 Statistical Organization & Operations STA 221 Design and Analysis of Experiments I
STA 322 Statistics for Development and Economic STA 220 Calculus & Matrix Algebra II
Planning STA 222 Design and Analysis of Experiments II
STA 324 Operations Research STA 224 Sample Survey II
STA 326 Entrepreneurship II STA 226 National Accounts
STA 328 Official Statistics II STA 228 Statistical Computing II

Entry Requirements

The minimum admission passes including English D)/ (A1 – D7) in all subjects
including English Language
requirements for HND Statistics Language, Mathematics or and Mathematics; and must
possess a minimum of a pass /
program are as follows: Statistics and any numerate C6 in three (3) elective
subjects.
i. Two (2) Advance level subject such as Economics,

passes in Mathematics or Geography , Accounting.

Statistics and Physics or

Chemistry, and Geography. iii) SSCE/WASSCE applicants

ii) Four (4) 'O' Level credit must have six (6) passes (A -

FACULTY OF
APPLIED ARTS

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
NON HND PROGRAMMES
ACCESS COURSES

INTRODUCTION The faculty comprises the Department of Fashion
Design and Textiles and the Department of Hotel
Catering and Institutional Management. We take
pride in preparing students for leadership and
entrepreneurship careers in Hospitality
management, Tourism, Clothing and dress making.
This preparation is grounded in solid scholarship
and an all rounded approach to education

APPLIEDanchored in our philosophy derived from our
international standardization.

ARTS



FASHION DESIGN the world of work. profitable venture
AND TEXTILES 1 · To train students who in 7. To develop an appreciable
in–depth study in fashion
the long run positively design and textiles.
8. To promote the study of
contribute to the growth of local and international Fashion
Design and Technology as
The Fashion Design and the Design, Textiles and appropriate to the growth of
the economy of Ghana.
Textiles programme is a highly Garment Industry. 9. Develop adequate
practical and entrepreneurial
Competency Based-Training · To create a new impulse skills to enable the graduate
participate fully in the social
(CBT) curriculum approach to for the industry and also help and economic development of
the nation
learning, with rich and to stimulate economic growth. 10. Provide opportunities for
enhanced industrial practice
challenging inspiration drawn through attachment and visits
pertinent to the option of the
from strong links with the student's field of study.

industry to develop students' Specific Objectives B.TECH IN FASHION
DESIGN & TEXTILES
ability to perform professional 1. Design innovative and
Duration 2yrs
tasks. creative fashion and textile
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
The programme is concerned products
Entry Req’t. See below
with churning-out graduates 2. Produce high quality

who will create prestigious fashion and textile products

high-fashion collections and 3. Present professionally

design clothes that will meet finished fashion and textile

consumer demand. products

4. Sale & Market of fashion

Objectives products professionally

The Aim and Objectives of the 5. Collaborate with others

CBT Curriculum includes: and present a competitive

· To produce better skilled work force

and more competent students 6. Set up fashion Enterprises

who will meet the standards of as income generative or

COURSE CONTENT
B.TECH FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILES

FBT 401 Pattern Technology FBT 408 Textiles
FBT 402 Pattern Technology FBT 409 Millinery & Accessories
FBT 403 Garment Technology FBT 410 Millinery and Accessories
FBT 405 Creative Design and working Drawing FBT 411 Research Work: Project/Thesis
FBT 406 Creative Design & Working Drawing FBT 412 Fashion Merchandising
FBT 407 Textiles FBT 413 Industrial Attachment

Entry Requirements

Minimum of Second Class Lower of the Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate in Fashion Design
and Textiles or HND Textiles.

HIGHER NATIONAL
DIPLOMA (HND)

Duration 3yrs
Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES

Entry Req’t. See below

COURSE CONTENT

HND FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILES MANDATORY COURSES

MANDATORY COURSES · Garment Technology
· Computer Literacy and (Application) Skills (1, 11 · Textiles Technology
· Textiles Design
& III) · Fashion Drawing and illustration
· African Studies (Replaced with History of Fashion · Clothing Management
· Fashion Design
and Textiles) · Fashion and Textiles History
· Communication Skills I · Fashion Accessories
· Entrepreneurship (I & II)

· Pattern Technology

SPECIALISATION ELECTIVE COURSES
· Fashion Merchandising
· Fashion Design: Design of Garments and · Production Management
Accessories · Fashion Marketing
· Entrepreneurship
· Fashion Production: Production of Garments
and Accessories

· Textiles Design and Production: Design and
Production of Textiles

Research Component

· Research Methods (Artistic research for design projects, Umbrella Assignments and Graduation
Collection).

· Industrial Attachment I and II (In-House and Out-House)
· Project work, Graduation Fashion Collection/Portfolios/Fashion Shows/Exhibitions/Presentation

Book –Project Report)



Entry Requirements

Admission is based on a 2. O' Level and A' Level three (3) Post-Secondary

selection procedure, which is Applicants credits of four (4) GCE 'O'
handled by the Admissions G.C.E. 'O' Level Applicants in Level credits or four (4) SSSCE
Board. The entry requirements this category need to have passes including English and
meet all forms of qualification credits in English Language, Mathematics and at least three
not only from the Secondary Mathematics and three other years working experience.
level but also for Technical and subjects. For 'A' Levels the
Vocation graduates. candidate requires passes in 5. Mature Applicants
Additionally, applicants must any two (2) relevant subjects. Mature applicant must be 25
show evidence of creativity. years old, with four (4) GCE 'O'
3. Technical and Mature Level credits including English

1. SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants Applicants Advanced and Mathematics or four (4)
SSSCE/WASSCE passes in
Core English, Mathematics Certificate Applicants SSSCE passes including Core
and Science Subjects, in Technician or Advanced English and Mathematics; must
addition to three (3) elective Certificate of G. E. S. or City write and pass an entrance
subjects, not exceeding an and Guilds or diploma examination.

certificate from any recognized

higher institutions 6. Applicants with 1st Degree

aggregate of 24 in SSSCE and Interested applicants with a

not exceeding aggregate 36 in 4. Teacher Applicants first Degree shall be
considered
WASSCE Four-year certificate 'A' or



HOSPITALITY 2 Professionalism (SIP). the hospitality environment
MANAGEMENT Objectives through attachment
programmes and hands-on-
The department is poised to § To equip students with training in the industry and the
provide education and training Hospitality management skills institution
in the areas of hotel
that would help enhance B.TECH IN HOSPITALITY
academic excellence and also environment including front MANAGEMENT
address industry needs and office, housekeeping, food and
challenges. To achieve such beverage, reservation and Duration 2yrs (TOP UP)
customer service. Target Grp. ALL NATIONALITIES
standards students are
expected to develop certain § To develop students Entry Req’t. See below
values. The core values of the analytical and problem-solving
skills.
department therefore are,
§ To familiarize students with
Service Integrity and

COURSE CONTENT

B.TECH HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT YEAR 1 SEM 2
BHM 412 Research method for hospitality
YEAR 1 SEM. 1 BHM 414 Hospitality entrepreneurship
BHM 411 Property Management System in the BHM 462 French language II

hospitality industry ELECTIVES
BHM 421 Strategic hospitality management BHM 414 Culinary Arts
BHM 431 Human resource management in the BHM 422 Restaurant Management
BHM 432 Hospitality facilities design and
hospitality industry
BHM 441 Managerial economics management
BHM 451 Hospitality marketing and sales BHM 442 Rooms' division management
BHM 461 French language I BHM 452 Event planning and management

YEAR 2 SEM. 1
BHM 552 Industrial Attachment
BHM 562 Project Work

Entry Requirements

I. Has completed a Higher National Diploma Programme in Hotel Catering and Institutional
Management or Diploma in Institutional Management.

ii. Obtained a minimum of Second class (lower division) in Higher National Diploma (HND) and
in addition should have had one-year relevant Industrial Placement.