BSc. Telecommunication Engineering

 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAM

  • To provide a sound base in the science of Telecommunication Engineering.
  • To develop in the students the concept of professional practice, innovation and enterprise.
  • To make the student aware of technological trends and the emerging opportunities.
  • To lay the foundation necessary for advanced study in Telecommunication Engineering.
  • To be able to unite theory with practice, be prepared and motivated to engage in lifelong learning, and have a solid foundation in mathematics and science.
  • To be productive practitioners skilled in applying engineering process and practice to software components and systems.
  • To be proficient in oral and written communication, and effective in team work.
  • To have the broad education and awareness of contemporary issues necessary to understand the societal and global impact of their profession.

1. WASSCE/SSSCE APPLICANTS

Credits in three (3) SSSCE /WASSCE Core Subjects: (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science) plus three (3) credits in the following Elective Subjects: Elective Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Electronics/Technical Drawing with an aggregate score of 24 or 36 respectively.

2. ‘A’ LEVEL APPLICANTS

Applicants should be Science students with Five (5) Credits at ‘O’ Level including Mathematics and English Language. They should also have (two) 2 passes at ‘A’ Level in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

3. MATURE APPLICANTS

Applicants must be 25 years at the time of submitting the application. Must have either Five credits at the “O” Level including Mathematics, English Language, Physics and Chemistry OR WASSCE/SSSCE credits in three (3) Core Subjects (Mathematics, English Language and Integrated Science), plus credits in three (3) Elective Subjects (Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry).

4. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAURETTE

Applicants must have science background (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, etc.) 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.

5. AMERICAN GRADE 12

Holders must have science background. They should have good grades in Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry etc. This must be evaluated by National Accreditation Board(NAB).

6. CITY & GUILDS

Diploma in Electrical Electronic Engineering or Advanced Diploma in Microcomputer Technology/ any relevant  I.T programmes.

7. HND FROM POLYTECHNIC

Holders of Higher National Diploma in Electrical/Electronic Engineering with 1st Class, 2nd Upper or 2nd Lower grades. They must also satisfy the basic entry requirement into University. They should also satisfy the basic entry requirements into University.

8. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION

Advanced Technician Diploma in Electrical Electronic Engineering or Telecom Systems

9. OTHER DIPLOMA HOLDERS
Diploma in Telecom Engineering from a recognized tertiary institution

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.
INF181 MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATION
SSC131 MORALS AND ETHICS
GE 153 CIRCUIT THEORY
GE 151 ENGINEERING MATHS I
SSC 121 FUNCTIONAL FRENCH 1
ICT 111 PRINCIPLES OF COMPUTER PROGRAMMING
SSC171 SOCIOLOGY OF TECHNOLOGY
GE154 INSTRUMENTATION AND MEASUREMENT TECHNIQUES
GE172 ELECTRONICS I
SSC162 ENGLISH LANGUAGE
SSC172 FUNCTIONAL FRENCH II
GE112 ENGINEERING MATHS II
GE142 ENGINEERING DRAWING
IT 278 BASIC LAW
 

GE251 ENGINEERING MATHS III
GE222 DIGITAL ELECTRONICS
SSC211 TECHNICAL COMM SKILLS
GE253 FIELD THEORY
GE273 ELECTRONICS II
INF281 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER PROG. (C++)

 

GE274 ELECTRONICS III
INF242 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
GE252 ENGINEERING MATHS IV
GE242 SIGNALS AND SYSTEMS
ICT212 ALGORITHMS AND DATA STRUCTURE
SSC262 ENGINEER AND SOCIETY
TEL214 MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEM AND INTERFACE

 

GE351 ENGINEERING MATHS V
GE353 CONTROL THEORY
GE341 ELECTRO MAGNETIC WAVE THEORY
SSC361 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT
SSC351 BASIC ECONOMICS
GE372 COMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS

 

TEL334 ANALOG COMMUNICATION
TEL322 DIGITAL COMMUNICATION
TEL326 DIGITAL SIGNALS PROCESSING
TEL316 INFORMATION THEORY
TEL342 MICROWAVE COMPONENTS AND CIRCUITS
TEL 362 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

 

TEL 421 ANTENNA AND PROPAGATION
TEL 431 DATA COMMUNICATION AND COMPUTER NETWORKS
TEL 461 PROJECT WORK
TEL 441 RESEARCH PRESENTATION AND SEMINAR
TEL 411 COMMUNICATION NETWORKS
TEL 451 INDUSTRIAL TRAINING

 

TEL 432 EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
TEL 474 OPTOELECTRONICS AND OPTICAL COMMUNICATION
TEL 462 PROJECT WORK
TEL 412 MOBILE AND SATELLITE COMMUNICATION