Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Software Engineering
About this programme
The aim of the Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering is to equip students with provide a professionally guided education in Software Engineering, the skills to develop high quality software and to prepare graduates to transition into a broad range of career options including industry, government, computing graduate program, and professional education.
Entry requirements
Prospective students who would want admission into the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Information Technology must have the following: SSSCE, WASSCE or Equivalent Prospective students for this programme must have passes in Core English, Core mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus any three (3) elective passes. GCE 'O' Level Applicants Applicants must have credit in English Language and Mathematics. Mature Applicants Must be at least twenty-five (25) years old at the time of applying. Must be a holder of Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technician or have credits in three (3) Core subjects (English, Mathematics, and Integrated Science) and three (3) Elective subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics) in SSSCE, WASSCE or Equivalent. Must have at least three (3) SSSCE/WASSCE/GBCE passes or three GCE “O’ level passes including English and Mathematics. Must have three (3) years working experience Must pass an entrance examination and an interview HND Applicants Must have a minimum of second Class (Lower Division) in Information Technology or its equivalent from an accredited Institution. Applicants will be considered for admission at level 200. Holders of other HND in other fields of study would be considered for Level 100. Professional Applicants Holders of Professional certificates in Information Technology and related professional fields such as City & Guilds, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, MCSE etc. will be considered for Level 100. Applicants in this category must have five (5) credit passes in SSCE/WASSCE including Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science. pass a selection interview. International Applicants WASSCE/SSSCE applicants from West African sub-region must have at least Six (6) credits (A1-C6 in WASSCE and A-D in SSSCE) including English, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science. IGCSE/GCE (Cambridge) – ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels Applicants must have at least Five (5) passes including English and Mathematics in the IGCSE/IB/Cambridge ‘O’ Level and three relevant subjects at the ‘A’ Levels. Transfer Applicants Students can only transfer from the same Information Technology Programme from either Public or Private University. Applicant must satisfy the core courses requirements and performance requirements. Applicant must also demonstrate a 2.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA).
Career prospects
Software engineer Systems Analyst AI Engineer Applications Developer Business Analyst Project leader Applications Architect Game Designer Program Manager Applications Engineer Data Scientist Database Administrator Mobile Developer Penetration Tester Programmer Quality Assurance Analyst Sound designer UX Designer