• OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMME


    The Business Administration programme with a specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM) at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that merges fundamental business knowledge with specialized expertise in human resources. The programme aims to equip students with the skills necessary to effectively manage an organization's most valuable assets – its people.

    Campuses and learning centres where programmes are available

    This programme is available on all GCTU- Satellite campuses in Ghana. They are:
    Accra(Greater Accra Region)
    Kumasi(Ashanti Region)
    Koforidua(Eastern Region)
    Takoradi(Western Region)
    Ho(Volta Region)

  • OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME


    The programme is designed to enable successful graduates to able to:
    • Develop Core Business Competencies: Ensure students gain a solid understanding of essential business principles, including management, finance, and marketing.
    • Specialize in Human Resource Management: Provide in-depth knowledge of HR practices, including recruitment, training, employee relations, and performance management.
    • Enhance Leadership and Communication Skills: Foster the ability to lead and communicate effectively within diverse organizational settings.
    • Prepare for Strategic HR Roles: Equip students with the skills needed to align HR strategies with organizational goals and to foster a productive workplace culture.

  • AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME


    The Business Administration programme with a specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM) at Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is designed with a clear set of aims to ensure that graduates are well-prepared to meet the dynamic challenges of managing human resources in various organizational contexts. The programme aims to develop knowledgeable, ethical, and effective HR professionals who can contribute significantly to the success of their organizations and the broader business community.

  • PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS


    4-yr Degree Programmes

    Admission to level 100 would require the following entry qualifications: Senior Secondary School applicants seeking admission must have passes in six subjects with an aggregate score of 20 or better in the WASSCE/SSSCE including core subjects such as English, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies with passes in 3 electives such as Physics, Mathematics, Geography, Literature, French, Economics, Cost Accounting, Business Studies, Business Mathematics, Typing, Clerical Office Duties, Literature in English etc.

    OR Three passes in Advanced Business Certificate Examinations in addition to five passes in GCE ‘O’ Level or GBCE including English and Mathematics Applicants with American Grade 12 school certificate must obtain a minimum of Credits in relevant subjects. Holders of GTUC 6-month Certificate Programmes with a minimum Cumulative Weight Average of 80%. Five passes in General Business Certificate Examination including English and Mathematics and three passes in Advanced Business Certificate Examination in relevant subjects. Candidates with GCE Advanced Level must have passes in 3 subjects of which at least one must be grade D. Holders of International Baccalaureate (IB).

    MATURE Applicants:

    Candidates who apply as mature students must meet the following requirements: Be at least 25 years of age Have at least three (3) years work experience Have a relevant professional or work experience, or have authored some work in a relevant field. Must have passes in three (3) core subjects’ i.e. English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science plus a pass in any two elective subjects that are relevant to faculty requirements. Must have credits in 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics.

    Diploma from a Teacher Training College In addition, mature students must go through a compulsory mature access course for a period of at least 2 months. The applicant must also pass a competitive Mature Students Entrance Examination in order to gain admission. The examination comprises: Papers in Mathematics and English Language. ii. Papers in Physics for candidates applying for programmes in Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering. Applicants to other faculties must write papers that are specific to the requirements of the faculties as well as papers in Logic and topical issues.

    2½ yr Top Up Degree

    All foreign qualifications will be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission.

  • MODULES


    LEVEL 100 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
    BUMG 171 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 3 BUS 174 LOGIC  AND CRITICAL THINKING 3
    BUS173 INTRODUCTION TO MATHS 3 ENGL176 COMMUNICATION SKILLS II 2
    PYSC 171 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY 2 BUMG 172 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT 3
    FREN 171 FRENCH I 2 FREN172 FRENCH II 2
    ENGL 171 COMMUNICATION SKILL I 2 AFRS 172 AFRICAN STUDIES 2
    BUAC 101 INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES 3 BUMG 102 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 3
    IT 133 INTRODUCTION TO MICROCOMPUTER APPLICATIONS 3 BUHR 102 INTRODUCTION TO HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3
    LEVEL 200 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
    BUMG 203 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS 3 BUMG 202 ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR 3
    BUMG 201 BUSINESS LAW 3 BUMK 204 E-COMMERCE 3
    BUAC 201 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING 3 BUFN 204 BANKING OPERATIONS 3
    BUEC 203 BUSINESS MATHS AND STATISTICS 3 BUMG 204 INTRODUCTION TO OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT 3
    BUMK 201 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING 3 BUFN 202 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS FINANCE 3
    BUBE 201 MICROECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 3 BUBE 202 MACROECONOMICS AND BUSINESS 3
    LEVEL 300 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
    BUMG 303 QUANTITATIVE METHODS 3 BUMG 354 BUSINESS ETHICS 3
    BUMG 301 RESEARCH METHODS 3 BUMG 356 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3
    BUHR 351 ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND DESIGN 3 BUBE 354 LABOUR ECONOMICS 3
    BUHR 355 HUMAN RESOURCE PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT 3 BUHR 352 INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RESOURCE 3
    BUHR 353 EMPLOYEES RELATIONS & LABOUR LAW 3 BUHR 354 CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND NEGOTIATIONS 3
    BUMG 455 COMMERCIAL LAW 3 BUMG 302 DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION 3
    LEVEL 400 – FIRST SEMESTER SECOND SEMESTER
    COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
    BUHR 453 MANAGEMENT AND HRM PRACTICES 3 BUPL 462 SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 3
    BUMG 457 STRATEGIC HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 3 BUHR 458 ORGANIZATION DEVELOPMENT 3
    BUHR 459 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT 3 BUHR 454 COMPENSATION & BENEFIT ADMINISTRATION 3
    BUMG 455 PROJECT MANAGEMENT 3 BUMG 452 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT 3
    BUMG 401 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 3 BUPW 450 PROJECT WORK 6
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