UCOMS Admission Requirements
Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes
UCOMS admission requirements for Undergraduate programmes include:
WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants
UCOMS admission requirements for WASSCE/SSSCE applicants:
Candidates possessing WASSCE and SSSCE should have Credits
in three (3) Core Subjects that include English and Mathematics, and three (3)
Credits in Elective Subjects.
- WASSCE Candidates: Credits (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects that include English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects.
- SSSCE Candidates: Credits (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects that include English and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects.
GCE A Candidates
Passes in three (3) 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 English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for (Science students).
HND Candidates
Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate,
i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division).
In addition, the applicant must have a minimum of 2 years
working experience after the HND.
Applicants holding First Class HND in relevant subject areas
would be admitted to Level 300 and others to Level 200 of the Programme.
Other Diploma qualifications assessed to be equivalent to HND by National Accreditation Board (NAB) requirements will be duly considered.
ABCE Candidates
- Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better).
- Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).
Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate
Holders of Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate “A” or the Diploma in Education should in addition, possess least credit passes in English (Core), Mathematics (Core) and Science (Core) at the WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE or in the case of GCE O’ Level holders at least credit in English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject.
Mature Students
UCOMS admission requirements for Mature students:
Mature student’s entry avenues to tertiary education provide
opportunities for people who could not do so earlier in their lives to further
their education at the tertiary level after some years in the workplace
(preferably, the formal workplace).
The applicant must:
- be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which should be at least 5 years old at the time of application.
- have worked for at least two years.
- pass an Entrance Examination and an interview.
Direct Entry to Levels 200 & 300
Holders of University Diplomas and Professional Qualifications in relevant areas shall be considered for placement based on NAB Guidelines.
International Students
International students with qualifications equivalent to
those above will be considered for admission.
The equivalence of such qualification shall be determined by
the National Accreditation Board.
International Students from non-English speaking countries
would, in addition, be required to show evidence of proficiency in English
Language.
Admission Requirements for Masters Programmes
UCOMS admission requirements for Masters Programmes:
A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better
(or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in a relevant field of study
from the University College of Management Studies or any recognized/accredited
University.
Applicants with third class may be considered for admission
based on work experience.
Other professional qualifications may be considered for
admissions into the graduate school after the determination of equivalence by
NAB.
The Masters programmes cover a duration of 18 months. For
further enquiries, applicants should contact the Dean, UCOMS School of Graduate
Studies sogs@ucoms.edu.gh
Admission Requirements for DBA/Ph.D. Programmes
UCOMS admission requirements for DBA/Ph,D. Programmes:
Applicants may apply for any of our Doctorate/Ph.D.
programmes with a Masters’ degree from University College of Management Studies
(UCOMS) or any recognized/accredited University.
The Doctorate/PhD programmes on offer at the University
College cover a duration of four (4) years. Apply Now.
For further enquiries, applicants should contact the Dean,
UCOMS School of Graduate Studies sogs@ucoms.edu.gh