Islamic University College , Ghana Admission Requirement

Entry Requirements

The University admits the following categories of students into Level 100 (first year) of the 4-year bachelor degree programme:

  • Holders of Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) with passes (at Grade D or better) in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three elective subjects, with an aggregate of 24 or better.
  • Holders of West African Senior Secondary (School) Certificate Examination (WASSCE) of WAEC with passes (at Grade C6 or better) in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies plus three elective subjects, with an aggregate score of 36 or better.
  • Candidates with a combination of SSSCE and WASSCE may also apply.
  • Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics plus at least two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes and a pass in General Paper. One of the ‘A’ Level passes must be at grade D or better.
  • Holders of (i) Ghana GCE ‘O’ Level with five (5) credits including English Language and Mathematics, (ii) Teachers’ Post-Secondary School Certificate (2- or 3-year) without Diploma, and (iii) other High-School-equivalent certificates (local or foreign) are encouraged to apply as Mature applicants.
  • Holders of other qualifications [such as Professional certificates and Diplomas: HND (First and Second Class), ICA, CIM, etc.; RSA II and above, DBS (with Distinction), GIJ certificate, Teachers’ Diploma, a University degree in unrelated subject] can apply and would be considered for placement into Level 200 or 300 on a case-by-case basis at an interview. (Applications should include relevant transcripts and SSSCE/WASSCE/GCE result slips).
  • Mature applicants with a minimum age of 25 years who do not necessarily satisfy the above standard requirement for admission but have reasonable educational background and 3 years working experience or have demonstrated ability for academic work. Such applicants shall have to pass a University Entrance Examination in English (Essay, Comprehension, Grammar and Usage), Mathematics, and General Paper (Critical Thinking and Current Affairs) and may be required to pass an interview. (Applications should include a copy each of Birth Certificate, Letters showing First and Current Employment, and any other relevant examination results.
  • Foreign students with qualifications equivalent to those mentioned above may be considered for admission. They must, however, show evidence of proficiency in English Language.

Application Procedure

PROGRAMMES PROFILES

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES

This 4-year degree programme aims at producing highly-educated graduates of religious studies who are capable of competing favorably in the job market with comparable graduates from other universities.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

The programme aims at:

  1. Enriching students with religious and social values of honesty, truthfulness, open-mindedness, dignity of labour, efficiency in performance of one’s duties, and service to community.
  2. Enhancing the general knowledge of Islam and appreciation of the different schools of thought in order to promote unity among Muslims in Ghana, Africa and the world at large.
  3. Training new crop of enlightened and dynamic leadership for the Muslim community in Ghana and Africa.
  4. Preparing students to be self-motivated, self-reliant and time-conscious in their workplace.

PROGRAMME MODULES

Degree awarded: Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (Islamic Studies)
Degree awarded by: University of Ghana, Legon
Workload: 136 Credits
Duration: 4 years

CAREER PROSPECT

With the type of training students of the Programme receive, its graduates are equipped with the necessary skills to be employed as teachers in both Junior and Senior High Schools,security personnel (police, military, CEPS, etc.), journalists, diplomats, counsellors and mediators etc.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programme is a 4-year degree programme with four different but closely-related options i.e. Accounting, Banking and Finance, Marketing, and Human Resource Management.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES:

The programme puts emphasis on the analysis and interpretation of banking, investment and financial information of private-sector and public-sector businesses and organizations for wealth maximization.

The programme seeks to, among other things,

  1. Assist students to understand and analyze the conditions and opportunities in business environment for corporate and organizational growth in the present fast-moving hi-tech world.
  2. Enrich students with entrepreneurial skills that will let them to become self-reliant and self-sustaining.
  3. Produce graduate students who can apply relevant business administration principles and standards to private-sector and public-sector businesses or organizations, with special emphasis on small- and medium-scale enterprises.
  4. Enable students to apply analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve business issues in their future workplaces.
  5. Inculcate moral and ethical values in students for best and fair business practices.
  6. Provide the best possible business education for job placement, retention and career development opportunities.