Accra Institute of Technology courses and admission requirements
Accra Institute of Technology is one of the most distinguished institutions in Ghana. Established in 2009 as a non-profit private institution of higher education, the technology-driven university is accredited by the National Accreditation Board (NAB). Admission is open to students within and outside the country who wish to study at the institution and have met the requirements.
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Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) is a citadel of learning that any student who wishes to get a quality education in a conducive learning environment should consider. According to the Ghana Tertiary Awards, AIT is ranked as one of the top private universities in the country. Likewise, for some years, it was recognised as the Best Technology University.
AIT operates campus-based and online (open university) systems, which undergraduate and postgraduate students can benefit from. As a leading research university, it is credited as pioneering open university education in the country and within the West Africa sub-region.
Does Accra Technical University offer degree courses?
Is Accra Institute of Technology accredited? Accra Institute of Technology is accredited to operate campus-based undergraduate programs as well as an open university undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
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Campus-based programs
The campus-based programs are offered at the undergraduate level, including computer science, engineering, business administration, and information technology.
Bachelor of Engineering options
AIT is known for different industry-relevant programs that they run. As a technology-driven institution, the following are yet some other degree programs that students can pursue at their Advanced School of Systems and Data Studies (ASSDAS):
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Computer Engineering (CE)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering (CVE)
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electromechanical Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Industrial Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Software Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Telecommunications Engineering
- Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (EEE)
Bachelor of Science options
Courses available at the Advanced School of Systems and Data Studies (ASSDAS) are listed below:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology (IT) (Multimedia Systems)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology (IT) (E-Commerce)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology (IT) (Software Development)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology (IT) (Network Systems)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science (CS)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Information Technology (IT) (Web Dev. & Engineering)
At the AIT School of Business (ABS), degree programs available include the following:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Banking and Finance and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Marketing and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Entrepreneurship and Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)in Business Administration (E-Commerce)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Human Resource Management and Information Technology
Open university undergraduate programs
At the School of Advanced Technology, Engineering Science (SATES), the following bachelor degree programs are available:
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- Bachelor of Occupational Health & Safety Management
- Bachelor of Manufacturing Management
Bachelor degree programmes available at the Advanced School of Systems and Data Studies (ASSDAS) include the following:
- Bachelor of Information Technology with Software Engineering [Honours]
- Bachelor of Information Technology with Network Computing [Honours]
- Bachelor of Information Technology and Management [Honours]
- Bachelor of Information Technology with E-Commerce [Honours]
- Bachelor of Information Technology with Accounting [Honours]
- Bachelor of Computer Science
- Bachelor of Multimedia Communications
Then, at the AIT Business School (ABS), available bachelor degree programmes are:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours) in Marketing
- Bachelor of Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Accounting
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
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Also, courses available at the School of Education and Instructional Technologies (SEIT) include:
- Bachelor of Education (Educational Administration) (Honours)
- Bachelor of Education with Honours (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Mathematics) with [Honours]
Open university postgraduate programs
For those who desire to pursue a PGD program at the institution, the following are different categories of courses available:
School Of Advanced Technology, Engineering and Sciences (SATES)
Available masters programs include:
- Master of Engineering (Research Only)
- Master of Environmental Science
- Master of Occupational Safety & Risk Management
The only available PhD program is the Doctor of Philosophy (Engineering)
Advanced School of Systems and Data Studies (ASSDAS)
The masters programs available include:
- Master of Information Technology
- Master of Software Engineering
- Master of Multimedia Communications
Then, the only available PhD program is the PhD (Information Technology).
AIT Business School (ABS)
At ABS, the following masters programs are available:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Management
- MSc in Business Administration (Research Only)
- Master of Project Management
- Master in Human Resource Management
Only PhD (Business Administration) is available at the PhD level.
School of Education and Instructional Technologies (SEIT)
Interested students can apply for any of the following Masters programs:
- Master of Instructional Design and Technology
- Master of Education
- MSc (Science)
Doctoral programs available include:
- Doctor of Education [DEd]
- Doctor of Philosophy (Science)
Also, the school runs a PhD program in Education.
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Certificate and diploma courses
Besides the degree courses, there are several other Accra Institute of Technology courses offered. At the School of Advanced Technologies, Engineering and Science (SATES), the following certificate and diploma programmes are available:
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Electromechanical Engineering
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Industrial Engineering
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Telecommunications Engineering
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Software Engineering
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Computer Engineering (CE)
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Civil Engineering (CVE)
- Diploma of Technology (Dtech) in Electromechanical Engineering
- Diploma of Technology (Dtech) in Industrial Engineering
- Diploma of Technology (Dtech) in Telecommunications Engineering
- Diploma of Technology (Dtech) in Software Engineering
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE)
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Computer Engineering (CE)
- Diploma of Technology (Dtech) in Civil Engineering (CVE)
Students can also apply for any of the following certificate and diploma programs at the Advanced School of Systems and Data Studies (ASSDAS):
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Computer Science (CS)
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Information Technology (IT)
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Information Technology (IT)
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Computer Science (CS)
Also, at the AIT School of Business (ABS), certificate and diploma programs available include:
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Business Administration (BA)
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Accounting and Finance
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Marketing & Information Technology (IT)
- Certificate of Technology (CTech) in Management Information System (MIS)
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Management Information System (MIS)
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Business Administration (BA)
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Accounting and Finance
- Diploma of Technology (DTech) in Marketing & Information Technology (IT)
Accra Institute of Technology affiliations
Apart from the fact that the Accra Institute of Technology trains students, it is also affiliated with some other institutions. At the academic level, the following are the affiliated citadels of learning:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), USA
- Open University Malaysia
- Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST)
- AIT Learning Management System forms part of LeMASS. The system is responsible for delivering and administering the school's online academic programs
- MIT OpenCourseWare system. This is in charge of making handouts, lecture notes and other learning resources available at MIT OpenCourseWare accessible
- Open University Malaysia (OUM) Learning Management System. Learners who register for the Open University Malaysia programs can easily access learning materials and other resources
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Besides the academic operations, the institution also has connections with some top organisations in various industries, including the following:
- The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority
- OMATEK Computers (Nigeria)
- Council for Scientific and Industrial Research – Ghana
- Ministry of Communications, Ghana
- Office of the Head of the Civil Service, Ghana
Accra Institute of Technology requirements
There are specified requirements depending on the program a prospective student is applying for. For instance, application requirements for certificate and diploma programs are not the same as those of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. For students applying for a bachelor's degree program, the requirements are explained below:
- Applicants with the West African Senior Secondary School Certificate (WASSCE) or Senior Secondary/High School Certificate Examination (SS/HSCE) must score 24, at least, in six subjects, including a pass in three main subjects, which include Core Mathematics and Core English, and three electives.
- Those applying for Computer Science or Engineering programs should have a pass in three electives, including Elective Science (Physics and Biology or Chemistry) and Elective Mathematics.
- Applicants with GCE Advanced Level should have two passes in Science with five credits in Science for the GCE Ordinary Level, including Mathematics and English.
- Applicants with Teacher's certificate should have three years of qualification experience.
- Those applying with HNC/HND, their qualification should not be less than Second Class Lower division. Those who have HNC will start from the 200 level while those with HND can start from 300 Level with a top-up program.
- Mature students applying must not be less than 25 years, and they must have worked for, at least, three years. With that, an entrance examination covering English, General Mathematics and General Studies would be conducted for them.
How to apply to the Accra Institute of Technology
For prospective students who want to apply, the following steps are to be taken:
Option one
- Visit the school's website to download the printable version of the application form
- Once you have filled it, visit any branch of Ghana Commercial Bank to pay your application processing fee
- After payment, send proof of payment alongside the completed form to the institution via registered mail or post.
Option two
- Once you are on the school's website, access the fillable version of the application form, and complete on your computer.
- After that, send the form to the email address provided on the form as an attachment.
- Then, visit any Ghana Commercial Bank branch to pay your application processing fee
- With your full name written boldly at the top side of the slip, you can either send a photocopy of it by registered mail or post to the institution or you scan and send it as an attachment via email.
Note that while the form is available in both Microsoft Word and PDF versions, you are to choose either, fill without printing and send back through the provided email address. Likewise, international students can choose either of the options to fill the application form before proceeding to any Ecobank branch nearest to them to pay the application processing fee.
Where is Accra Institute of Technology location?
The institution is located at University Tower Seaview Campus, Weija. For further inquiries, the contact details below can be used:
- Postal address: P.O. Box AN-19782, Accra-North, Ghana
- Phone numbers: +233 57 766 8812, +233 57 766 8817, +233 30 278 6053
- Email: ait@ait.edu.gh
- Website: ait.edu.gh
Admission into Accra Institute of Technology is easy as long as the requirements for the course an applicant is applying for have been met.
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