Cape Coast University School Of Distance Learning Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for each of theprogrammesare as follows:

A.EDUCATIONPROGRAMMES

A1. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA INBASIC EDUCATION

All applicants to thisprogrammemust be basic school teachers either in the public or private schools and must haveat least one year teaching experience.
Fordirect entry, applicants must possess anyoneof the following:

WASSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language andMathematicswith grades C6 or better plus 2 elective subjects.
SSSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades D or better plus 2 elective subjects.
General Certificate ofEducation(G.C.E.). ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.
G.C.E Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
Holders of Teacher’s Certificate A.

A2. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN PSYCHOLOGY & FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION

All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private schools and must haveat least one year teaching experience.
Fordirect entry, applicants must possess anyoneof the following:

WASSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades C6 or better plus 2 elective subjects.
SSSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades D or better plus 2 elective subjects.
General Certificate of Education (G.C.E.) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.
G.C.E. Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

A3. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION (FOR SCIENCE STUDENTS)

All applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private schools and must haveat least one year teaching experience.
Fordirect entry, applicants must possess anyoneof the following:

WASSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades C6 or better plus 2 elective subjects.
SSSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades D or better plus 2 elective subjects.
General Certificate of Education (G.C.E) ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.
G.C.E. Ordinary Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

Entry by Matured Examination:

Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements in (A1, A2 & A3) above can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Matured Entrance Examination (MEE) in April/May 2014 to be organized at selected Study Centres throughoutGhana.
Applicants should have a minimum certificate in WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level with at leastthree (3) passes in; English/Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects.
Applicants who are products of Vocational and Technical Institutions and are currently teaching can apply to take part in the Special Entrance Examination.
Applicants should be at least 25 years and above.

A4. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION
Applicants must possessDiploma in Basic Education with2nd Class Lower or aboveawarded by UCC and any recognized institution.Applicants with 3rd Class and Pass would be admitted to the programme after passing an interview.

A5. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION
Applicants must possessDiploma in Psychology and Foundation of Educationwith2nd Class Lower or aboveawarded by UCC.Applicants with 3rd Class and Pass would be admitted to the programme after passing an interview.

A6. 3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY AND FOUNDATION OF EDUCATION

Applicants must hold2nd Class Lower Divisionand above either of UCC Diploma in Basic Education or Teacher’s Diploma awarded by UCC tograduatesof the Colleges of Education.

A7. 4-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN BASIC EDUCATION

Applicants to this programme must be basic school teachers either in the public or private schools and must haveat least one year teaching experience.
Applicants must be holders of Specialist Certificates and Diploma in subjects other than Education.

B. BUSINESSPROGRAMMES

B1.      3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN COMMERCE
a.     Applicants should be in full-time employment at the time of applying.
b.    Fordirect entry, applicants must possess anyoneof the following (from i-viii)

Professional Accountancy Certificate with a minimum of Part 1 of:

Institute of Chartered Accountants (Ghana),
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants,
Association of Certified Chartered Accountants,
Institute of Bankers,
GhanaAccountingTechnicians Examination (GAT) and Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA).

In addition to the above, applicants should possess passes in Mathematics and English.

WASSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades C6 or better plus 2 elective subjects.

SSSCE passes in five (5) subjects including English Language and Mathematics with grades D or better plus 2 elective subjects.

GeneralBusinessCertificate Examination (GBCE) and RSA Stage II with at least grade D in 5 subjects including Accounting,BusinessManagement, English Language and Mathematics.

Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) and RSA Stage III with passes in three (3) subjects including Financial Accounting and Economics with grades D or better. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.

London Chamber of Commerce – Intermediate with three passes in subjects including Financial Accounting, Economics and Management. In addition applicants must possess passes in English and Mathematics with grades C6 in WASSCE, D in SSCE or credit (6) at ‘O’ Level or better.

G.C.E. ‘O’ Level with a minimum of 5 credits in 5 subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Financial Accounting.

G.C.E. ‘A’ Level with passes in Two (2) subjects with grades not lower than D. In addition, they must possess credits at G.C.E. ‘O’ Level in Mathematics and English.

B2. 3-YEAR DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

The entry requirements are the same as those for Diploma in Commerce except that the subjects should include Commerce, Office Administration/ Practice and Business Management.
Holders of Private Secretary Certificates

Entry by Matured Examination:

Applicants who do not meet the specified requirements in (B1 & B2) can gain admission to the programme when they pass a Matured Entrance Examination (MEE) from February – May 2014 to be organized at selected Study Centres throughout Ghana.
Holders of Diploma in Business Studies (DBS) certificate awarded by the Technical Examination Unit of GES would be considered for admission after passing Mathematics and English at the Matured Entrance Examination.
Applicants should have a minimum certificate in WASSCE/ SSSCE or G.C.E ‘O’ Level with at leastthree (3) passes in; English/Mathematics and any two (2) other subjects.
Applicants should be at least 25 years and above.

BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

B3. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE
Applicants for the 2-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce (BCom) must possessthe Diploma in Commerce with2nd Class Lower or abovefrom theUniversity of Cape Coast(Centre for Continuing Education).Applicants with 3rd Class and pass would be admitted to the programme after passing an interview.

B4. 2-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Applicants for the 2-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies (BMS) must possessthe Diploma in Management Studies with2nd Class Lower or abovefrom the University of Cape Coast (Centre for Continuing Education).Applicants with 3rd Class and pass would be admitted to the programme after passing an interview.

B5. 3-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE
Applicants with any of the under listed qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to the three-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce (B.Com)

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy with2nd Class Lower Division and above
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship &Financewith2nd Class Lower Division and above
Holders of Final Certificate in Ghana Accounting Technician Examination (GAT)/ Accounting Technicians Scheme West Africa (ATSWA)
Holders of Part II of Professional Accountancy Examinations (ACCA, CIMA) from recognized Examination Body.
Holders of ICA part II or 2B in the old system or ICA part III in the new system from recognized Examination Body.

B6. 3-YEARBACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Applicants who are holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management Studies/ Secretaryship and Management/ Bilingual Secretaryship and Management with2nd Class Lower Division and abovefrom recognized institutions will be admitted to the three-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies.

B7.4-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN COMMERCE
Applicants who are holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy and Entrepreneurship & Finance withPASSfrom recognized institutions will be admitted to the four-year Bachelor Degree in Commerce.

B8.4-YEAR BACHELOR DEGREE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Applicants with any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to the four-year Bachelor Degree in Management Studies.

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Management Studies/ Secretaryship and Management/ Bilingual Secretaryship and Management with PASS.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accountancy with PASS
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) inMarketing.

B9. 3-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING
Applicants with any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to the three-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing with2nd Class Lower Division andabove
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply with2nd Class Lower Division and above

B10. 4-YEAR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN MARKETING
Applicants with any of the underlisted qualifications from recognized institutions will be admitted to the four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.

Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply with PASS.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Marketing with a PASS.

SALE OF APPLICATION FORMS

Mode of payment.
Applicants can buy Scratch Cards from the study centres using bank draft only, payable to theCentre for Continuing Education, University of Cape Coastand drawn from any of the followingbanks:
- Ghana Commercial Bank
- Barclays Bank
- Agricultural Development Bank
Scratch Cards bought from the Regional/District Branches ofZenith Bankand Ghana Post should be by cash.

The requisite application forms can be obtained from the following places:

4.(a)    Centre for Continuing Education, University of Cape Coast , Cape Coast.
       (b)   University of Cape CoastAccraOffice atTesano.
(c)   All Regional and District Branches of Zenith Bank throughout the Country.
(d) All Regional and Major District Offices of GHANA POST throughout the country
       (e)    Regional offices and District Study Centres of Centre for Continuing Education:

Ashanti -Kumasi (Tafo Nhyiaso), Obuasi (Obuasi Snr High Technical Sch), Offinso (Dwamena Akenten SHS), Asante Mampong (Mampong Technical College of Education);
Brong Ahafo – Sunyani (North Nkwabeng), Techiman (Techiman SHS), Dormaa (Dormaa SHS), Hwidiem (Hwidiem SHS) Kintampo (Kintampo SHS);
Central – Swedru (SWESBU & SWESCO), Assin Foso (Obiri Yeboah SHS) Breman Asikuma (Breman Asikuma SHS), Dunkwa-On-Offin (Boa Amponsem SHS), Kasoa (Peculiar International School);
Eastern – Koforidua (Okorase Junction 10), Oda (Attafuah SHS), Abetifi – (Abetifi College of Education);
Greater Accra – Accra (Papafio Hills and Zenith College), Ada (Ada College of Education) Tema (Tema SHS);
Northern -Tamale (Kalpohin), Gambaga (Gambaga Girls SHS);
Upper East – Bolgatanga (Yikeni on the Navrongo Rd.);
Upper West – Wa (Wa Sec), Tumu (Tumu College of Education);
Volta – Ho (Little Bethlehem), Akatsi (Akatsi College of Education), Jasikan (Jasikan College of Education)
Western – Takoradi (Windy Ridge),Tarkwa(Fiaseman SHS), Sefwi Wiawso (Sefwi Wiaso College of Education).