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Kumasi Technical University

HND - Accounting with Computing
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Technical University
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Programme Overview
The 3-year Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting with Computing programme includes courses that provide student with core accounting skills as well as significant working knowledge of business application software to prepare students for the contemporary world of work where little training will be required before they can integrate into the field of work and function effectively. The course is designed around accredited material from organizations such as Microsoft, Sage, Tally solutions and Intuit that allow students to supplement academic studies with hands-on experience with relevant software applications. Extended emphasis is placed on integrating accounting skills with Accounting and Auditing software applications.
Domestic Requirements
i. WASSCE APPLICANTS - Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three relevant elective subjects (i.e. Financial Accounting, Business Management, Costing Accounting, Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography and Government). Science and Arts students who satisfy the criteria are considered.

ii. SSSCE APPLICANTS - Credit Passes (A-D) in six subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, plus three relevant elective subjects. (i.e. Financial Accounting, Business Management, Costing Accounting, Economics, Elective Mathematics, Geography and Government). Science and Arts students who satisfy the criteria may be considered.

iii. GENERAL BUSINESS CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (GBCE) APPLICANTS - Credit Passes (A-D) in six subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three relevant elective subjects.

b. Other Categories
i. HND ACCOUNTING WITH COMPUTING AND HND ACCOUNTANCY APPLICANTS – Holders of HND Accounting with Computing and HND Accountancy with a minimum of Second Lower are admitted to pursue the BTech Accounting with Computing in three semesters (Top-up) otherwise will be admitted to level 300.

ii. HND IN AN UNRELATED FIELD - HND Certificate in other business-related disciplines other than business will be considered for level 200 of the programme.

iii. TRANSFER FROM OTHER PROGRAMMES – Students pursuing BSc/BA Administration, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Finance Options) from other Universities at any level may also apply to transfer to join the programme. The Department will the transcript submitted and compare it with the syllabus and recommend placement either at level 200 or 300 (Kindly state the conditions that will lead to either) of the programme.

iv. DIPLOMA IN COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING (DCA) APPLICANTS -DCA certificate with a minimum of 2nd Class Lower will be considered for admission to level 200 of the program otherwise level 100.

v. OTHER DIPLOMA APPLICANTS - Holders of a Diploma in Business Studies, Banking Technology or a closely related business programme will be considered for level 200 of the programme.

vi. Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) AND General Accounting Technician (GAT) APPLICANTS - Holders of CAT OR GAT certificate or equivalents will be admitted to level 200 of the program.

vii. ACCA and ICA APPLICANTS - An applicant with passes in 9 or more subjects in ICAG, ACCA or equivalents will be considered for admission to level 300 of the program.

viii. ACCA and ICA LEVEL 1 APPLICANT - Holders of ICA OR ACCA level 1 or equivalents will be considered for admission to level 200 of the program.

ix. General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced level - Passes in three subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including the English Language, and Mathematics will be considered for level 100 of the programme.

x. General Business Certificate Examination - GBCE Candidates: Credit Passes (A- D) in six subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language, Business Mathematics and Social Studies or Science plus three elective subjects (i.e. Financial Accounting, Business Management, Costing Accounting and Economics).

xi. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) - Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Candidates with Full Diploma Certificate in ABCE. Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five subjects including English Language, Business 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). ABCE candidates may be considered for admission at level 200 of the degree programme.

xii. Other Certificates - Candidates with Teachers’ Certificate ‘A’ and a pass in English, Mathematics and two business-related subjects at the GCE ‘O’ level or Senior High School or GBC or RSA II etc. may be considered for admission at level 100 of the Programme.

c. MATURE APPLICANTS –
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 25 years old at the time of application. Besides, applicants must pass Mature Students' Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics, and an Aptitude Test). Working experience is an added advantage
International Requirements
Foreign applicants from accredited/recognized institutions will be considered for admission in consultation with Ghana Tertiary Education Commission for equivalency qualifications.
Programme Details
Duration

3 Years

Campus Region & Location

Region: Ashanti

Location: Kumasi

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Institution Contact Information
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Kumasi Technical University

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