Business Information Technology
About this programme
The BSc. in Business Information Technology program was carefully and strategically designed to curb the cumulative needs of local and international organizations. One of the major objectives of the program is to respond to industry and market requirements by giving more significance to practical hands-on considerations. The program was designed over three years with relevant industry consultations to ensure we meet the demands and expectations of the industry.
Entry requirements
WASSCE: Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects including Elective Mathematics for BSc. Computer Science candidates. SSCE/GBCE: Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects including Hardware & Networking or Information Technology or Information Systems for BSc. Computer Science candidates. IGCSE O Level & A Level: Six(6) IGCSE (G.C.E. O-Level) passes including Mathematics, English, and Science are required together with at least three ‘A’ Level passes (with grade A-D). The candidate should have obtained a pass in either Elective/Add/Further Mathematics or Statistics at the A level for the BSc. Computer Science program. ABCE: Applicant must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examinations (WASSCE). International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Applicants should have a minimum of grade 4 at a higher level in three (3) subjects relevant to the program of choice. Applicants should, in addition, have a minimum of grade 4 in English/ Literature and Mathematics. American High School Grade 12 Examinations: Applicants should have a Final Grade Point of 3.0. Mature Entrance: The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth which is at least 5 years old at the time of application; Applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test). There will be exemptions for mature applicants with credit passes in English, and Mathematics for SSCE, WASSCE or O’ Level. Applicants for the BSc. Computer Science program must have worked in an IT-related role for at least 2 years or have a relevant professional technical certification.
Career prospects
Business Analyst Computer Service Technician Cyber Security Specialist Data Analyst Database Administrator Hardware Engineer IT Consultant IT Manager Programmer Software Developer Web Developer