BSc Information Technology
Information Technology is the study and design of computer systems, mainly focused on software. The computer industry has experienced unprecedented growth and improvements in efficiency, a trend which widens the scope for information technology graduates in the long term. Almost every significant sector of the economy uses computers in some form, and potential for new development is often more a question of imagination than limitations in technology.
Objective of the Program
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BIT) is a four (4) year program that focuses on the application and management of information technology. BIT is taught using a hands-on, reality-based approach to education in which students apply what they learn in class to solve real-life problems.
The program is project-focused, training students in the study of computer systems and their applications. Students develop the ability to process data or information in order to solve problems and study programming languages, algorithms and information structures. The discipline is applied within the marketplace, as well as in research.
Majors in the program include computer systems and networks, information environments, interaction design, scientific computing, software design and software information systems.
The course aims to equip graduates with the skills and attributes needed for professional practice and leadership. It is based on the themes of personal and academic development and professional formation. It provides sound foundations in IT, technical expertise and knowledge of professional practice, while developing academic literacy, advocacy skills and social awareness.
Admission Requirements
WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS
Credits in the three (3) SSSCE /WASSCE Core Subjects (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science) plus credits in any three elective subjects with an aggregate score of 24 or 36 respectively. Foreign applicants with WASSCE should include a scratch card which could be used to verify their results.
“A” LEVEL APPLICANTS
Applicants should have five (5) Credits at “O” Level including Mathematics and English Language, plus, three (3) Passes at “A” Level in any subject.
MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants who have attained the age of 25 years or above at the time of applying will show with a proof. They will then go through an access course in their area of study after which an examination would be conducted. Successful applicants will then be written to commence their studies.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURETTE
Applicants must have a good academic background. They must obtain a distinction, credit or pass as decided by the jury. They should also be proficient in English. This is checked through written exams, verbal interview and certification from a recognized language institution. Their results should be verified by GTEC
AMERICAN GRADE 12
Holders must have a good academic background. In other words, they should have good grades in their subject of study. This must be evaluated with the actual results on transcript for the programme.
CITY & GUILDS
Holders must have Technician Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Microcomputer Technology or in any relevant IT Programs from a recognized institution.
HND FROM UNIVERSITY/HIGHER INSTITUTION
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Information Technology or any IT related program from a recognized University or Tertiary Institution with 1st Class, 2nd Upper or 2nd Lower grades. They must also have a two-year post HND working experience
Offline Application Procedure
Application forms for admission could be obtained at the GCTU Information Centre,
- GCTU – Adjacent Police Training School, Tesano, Accra
- Kumasi Campus Amanfrom – University Junction– Off the main Barekese Road,
- Koforidua Campus Charley Junction,
- Ho Learning Centre, Vodafone Regional Head Office,
- Takoradi Learning Centre, Vodafone Regional Office
and at our website www.gctu.edu.gh
Applicants should please note that application submitted will not be processed until the cost of application form of GH¢200.00 is settled.
Completed application forms with certified copies of Certificates / result slips should be submitted to the admissions offices before the closing date.
Online Application Procedure
- Visit admissions.gctu.edu.gh and apply online by paying for the application forms and submit completed application forms online, or: .Alternatively, pay for the GCTU Application Form at a cost of GHS 200.00 at any CBG Bank Branch and obtain the application form at any of the University’s campuses, or; .
Download the application form from the University’s website. Submit the completed form together with a payment receipt of GHS 200.00 being the cost of application fee paid at any CBG Bank Branch to the Admissions Office at any of the University’s campuses.
FIRST YEAR COURSES
COURSE ID | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | PRE-REQUISITE |
SEMESTER 1 COURSES | |||
ICT111 | Principles of Programming (C++) | 3 | |
INF191 | Discrete Structures | 3 | |
INF193 | Computational Mathematics | 3 | |
ICT131 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 | |
INF197 | Moral & Ethics | 2 | |
INF195 | Functional French (I) | 2 | |
INF199 | Sociology of Technology | 2 | |
Total |
18 |
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SEMESTER 2 COURSES | |||
ICT112 | High Level Language Programming (C++) | 3 | ICT111 |
INF162 | Introduction to Information Systems | 3 | |
INF190 | Study Skills | 2 | |
INF194 | Probability & Statistics | 3 | |
INF192 | Introduction to Information Technology Law | 2 | |
INF196 | Functional French (II) | 2 | |
Total |
15 |
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|
Cumulative Total Credits |
33 |
SECOND YEAR COURSES
COURSE ID | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | PRE-REQUISITE |
SEMESTER 1 COURSES | |||
INF291 | Technical Communication Skills | 2 | |
ICT231 | System Analysis and Design | 3 | |
ICT243 | Introduction to Operating System | 3 | |
INF293 | African Studies | 2 | |
ICT251 | Data Communication and Networks (I) | 3 | |
ICT221 | Computer Architecture | 3 | |
INF295 | Operational French | 2 | |
Total |
18 |
||
SEMESTER 2 COURSES | |||
ICT252 | Data Communication and Networks (II) | 3 | |
ICT222 | Digital Computer Design | 3 | |
ICT232 | Database Design And Management (I) | 3 | ICT231 |
ICT244 | Open-Source Operating Systems | 3 | ICT243 |
ICT214 | JAVA Programming | 3 | ICT112 |
ICT212 | Algorithms and Data Structures | 3 | ICT112 |
Total |
18 |
||
Cumulative Total Credits |
36 |
THIRD YEAR COURSES
COURSE ID | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | PRE-REQUISITE | |||
SEMESTER 1 CORE COURSES | ||||||
ICT315 | Software Engineering | 3 | ||||
ICT333 | Database Design and Management (II) | 3 | ICT232 | |||
ICT 363 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | ||||
INF371 | Principles of Accounting and Management | 2 | ||||
INF341 | Basic Economics | 2 | ||||
ICT311 | Visual Basic Programming | 3 | ICT112 | |||
ICT343 | Foundations of Multimedia | 3 | ||||
Total |
19 |
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ELECTIVE COURSE | ||||||
INF365 | Information Representation | 3 | ||||
SEMESTER 2 CORE COURSES | ||||||
ICT392 | Research Methods | 3 | ||||
ICT312 | Software Reliability & Quality Assurance | 3 | ||||
ICT314 | Advanced JAVA Technologies | 3 | ICT214 | |||
INF372 | Principles of Entrepreneurship | 2 | ||||
ICT316 | Advanced Visual Basic ( dot NET) Programming | 3 | ||||
ICT342 | Human Computer Interaction | 3 | ||||
ICT398 | Industrial Training | 1 | Vacation | |||
Total |
18 |
|||||
Cumulative Total Credits |
37 |
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ELECTIVE COURSE | ||||||
INF362 | Social Impact of Information Technologies | 3 |
FOURTH YEAR COURSES
COURSE ID | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS | PRE-REQUISITE |
SEMESTER 1 CORE COURSES | |||
INF471 | Human Resource Development | 2 | |
ICT441 | Compilers And Translators | 3 | |
ICT461 | Legal and Ethical Use of Information Technology | 3 | |
ICT453 | Internet Technologies and Web Design | 3 | |
ICT491 | Project Management | 3 | |
ICT 497 | Project Work (I) | 2 | |
ICT493 | Supervised Industrial Attachment | 2 | |
Total |
18 |
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SEMESTER 2 CORE COURSES | |||
INF462 | Computer Security | 3 | |
ICT432 | Electronic Commerce | 3 | |
INF464 | Management Information Systems | 3 | |
ICT442 | System’s Administration | 3 | |
ICT498 | Project Work (II) | 3 | |
Total |
15 |
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Cumulative Total Credits |
33 |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 139
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