Takoradi Technical University 2022/2023 Programmes and Requirements

Takoradi Technical University 2022/2023 Programmes and Requirements

Takoradi Technical University 2022/2023 Programmes and Requirements, There are several Courses offered at Takoradi Technical University. The requirements for the individual courses are to serve as a guide for prospective students in applying to the university for for the various courses.

TAKORADI TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY COURSES OFFERED

MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY (M-TECH)

Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Graphic Design
PROGRAMME DURATION
The M-Tech in Graphic Design shall be for two (2) years.
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• B-TECH (Printing, Graphic Design or related Visual/Creative Art) must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Publishing Studies (Printing or Design and illustration option, with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Communication Design/ BFA/ BA Graphic Design with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• Holders of equivalent first degree qualifications in related Visual/Creative Art from a recognized academic or professional institutions.

Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Printing
PROGRAMME DURATION
The M-Tech in Printing shall be for two (2) years.
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• B-TECH (Printing, Graphic Design or related Visual/Creative Art) must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BA Publishing Studies (Printing or Design and illustration option, with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience

• BA Communication Design/ BFA/ BA Graphic Design with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• Holders of equivalent first degree qualifications in related Visual/Creative Art programmes from a recognized academic or professional institution.

Master of Technology (M-Tech) in Textiles
PROGRAMME DURATION
The M-Tech in Textiles shall be for two (2) years.
SUMMARY OF ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• B-TECH & BA (Industrial Art) and BFA applicants must possess a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) with one (1) year post qualification working experience
• BSc holders with one (1) year relevant post qualification working experience
• HND plus BSc/BA/BFA (Industrial Art) with one (1) year relevant working experience

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (B. TECH) PROGRAMMES

Bachelor of Technology in Accounting with Computing
Bachelor of Technology in Building Technology
Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Fashion
Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design
Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management
Bachelor of Technology in Marketing
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
– Plant and Production
– Auto
Bachelor of Technology in Procurement Management
Bachelor of Technology in Secretaryship and Management Studies
Bachelor of Technology in Statistics
– Environmental Statistics
– Financial Statistics
– Health Statistics
Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering
Bachelor of Technology in Textiles
Bachelor of Technology in Tourism

HND PROGRAMMES

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
Faculty of Applied Arts
HND Commercial Art – Graphic Design
HND Commercial Art – Textiles Technology
HND Commercial Art – Painting
HND Commercial Art – Sculpture
HND Commercial Art – Ceramics
HND Fashion Design and Technology
Faculty of Applied Sciences
HND Information & Communication Technology
HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
HND Mathematics and Statistics
HND Tourism Management
Faculty of Engineering
HND Civil Engineering
HND Construction Engineering & Management
HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering
HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile, Plant, Production, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning options)
Faculty of Business Studies
HND Accountancy
HND Marketing
HND Purchasing and Supply
HND Secretaryship and Management Studies
Faculty of Built and Natural Environment
HND Interior Design and Technology
HND Estate Management
HND Building Technology

EVENING HND PROGRAMMES

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES (EVENING SCHOOL)

• HND Accountancy
• HND Building Technology
• HND Civil Engineering
• HND Commercial Art (Ceramics, Graphic Design, Painting, Sculpture, Textiles options)
• HND Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
• HND Fashion Design and Technology
• HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
• HND Marketing
• HND Mechanical Engineering
• HND Purchasing & Supply
• HND Secretaryship & Management Studies
• HND Mathematics and Statistics

 Requirements are the same for HND Regular
TWO-YEAR DIPLOMA (EVENING SCHOOL) FOR WORKERS IN TOURISM INDUSTRY
Candidates must:
a.       have at least four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes or four (4) G.C.E ‘O’ Level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
b.       have at least three years working experience in Tourism industry and
pass a written examination and interview.

PRE-HND ACCESS PROGRAMMES

The above-named programme has been designed to provide opportunity to students with Technical/Vocational educational background to pursue a one-year Access Course in English Language, Mathematics and Science.
The Final Examination will be conducted by the National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations (NABPTEX) after which successful applicants shall proceed to enroll in the Higher National Diploma programme. For a candidate to qualify to be admitted to the HND programme he/she must obtain a minimum pass of 50% in each of the three (3) subjects namely: English Language, Mathematics and Science.
ii)         Programmes Available

• HND Building Technology
• HND Civil Engineering
• HND Commercial Arts (Textiles, Painting, Graphics, Ceramics, Sculpture options)
• HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• HND Fashion Design and Technology
• HND Furniture Design and Production
• HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
• HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile, Plant, Production & Ref. & Air-condition options)

iii)        Duration
One (1) Academic Year (i.e. two semesters of 16 weeks per semester)

Below are the requirements for the courses at Takoradi Technical University Courses

Entry Requirements
Applicants should posses a minimum qualification of Intermediate or its equivalent.
Equivalence of SSSCE Grade to WASSCE Grades
Takoradi Polytechnic uses the new grading system of WASSCE for the selection of candidates and with this system an aggregate of 36 is the minimum entry requirement for all programmes. The following table shows this new grading system and the SSSCE equivalent grades.

SSSCE	WASSCE	GRADE	INTERPRETATION OF GRADES
A	A1	1	Excellent
B	B2	2	Very Good
C	B3	3	Good
D	C4	4	Credit
	C5	5
	C6	6
E	D7	7	Pass
	E8	8	Pass