IDL POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The Institute of Distance Learning (IDL), Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, informs prospective applicants and the general public that Application Forms for Admission to the following Postgraduate programmes of the University through the Distance Learning Mode for the 2021/2022 academic year are now on sale.
Applicants are requested to CAREFULLY READ the ENTRY REQUIREMENTS before selecting a programme of choice.
All MPhil/MBA programmes are of two years and MSc/MPA programmes are one-year duration. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Postgraduate Degree Programmes:
- MSc. Health Informatics
- MSc. Information Technology
- MSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- MSc. Food Quality Management
- MSc. Biotechnology
- MSc. Forensic Science
- Commonwealth Master of Business Administration with specializations in:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Accounting
- MBA International Business
- MSc Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- MSc. Industrial Finance and Investment
- MSc Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management
- MPhil/MSc. Educational Innovations and Leadership Science
- Master of Education
- MSc. Project Management (ACCRA AND TAKORADI CENTRES ONLY)
- MSc. Development Management
- Master of Public Administration
- MSc Security and Justice Administration
- MSc Energy and Sustainable Management
- MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management
- MSc Strategic Management and Leadership
- MSc Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership
- MSc Insurance and Business Continuity
- MSc. Development Finance
- MSc. Management and Human Resource Strategy
- MSc Marketing
- MSc. Economics (ACCRA CENTRE ONLY)
- MPhil. Post-Harvest Technology (Horticulture)
- MPhil/ MSc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- MSc. Geography and Sustainable Development
- MSc. Accounting and Finance
- MSc. Actuarial Science
- MSc. Applied Statistics
- MSc. Environmental Science
- MSc Agribusiness Management
- MSc Mechanical Engineering
- MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
- MSc Environmental Resource Management
- MSc Communication System and Network Engineering
- Professional Master of Engineering with Management (MEng) Programmes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS OF PROGRAMMES
- MSc. Health Informatics
- MSc. Information Technology
- MSc. Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- MSc. Food Quality Management
- MSc. Biotechnology
- MSc. Forensic Science
Entry Requirements (Programmes 1 – 6):
Applicants to all the above programmes (1 – 6) must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Science (Physical and Biological) or Engineering background.
- Commonwealth Master of Business Administration with specializations in:
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Accounting
- MBA International Business
- MSc Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- MSc. Industrial Finance and Investment
- MSc Business Consulting and Enterprise Risk Management
- MPhil/MSc. Educational Innovations and Leadership Science
- Master of Education
- MSc. Project Management (ACCRA AND TAKORADI CENTRES ONLY)
- MSc. Development Management
- Master of Public Administration
- MSc Security and Justice Administration
- MSc Energy and Sustainable Management
- MSc Hospitality and Tourism Management
- MSc Strategic Management and Leadership
- MSc Corporate Governance and Strategic Leadership
- MSc Insurance and Business Continuity
- MSc. Development Finance
- MSc. Management and Human Resource Strategy
- MSc Marketing
- MSc. Economics (ACCRA CENTRE ONLY) with options in:
- MSc Economics
- MSc Economics (Money, Banking and Finance)
- MSc Economics (Energy and Resource Economics)
- MSc Economics (Health Economics and Policy)
Entry Requirements (for Programmes 7 – 26):
Applicants to the above programmes (7 – 26) must possess:
- A good bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University; or
- Professional qualifications (i.e., Chartered Level) in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Administration, Marketing, Management, Insurance, Engineering, Risk Management, etc. (e.g., ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, CIM, CPA, CIB, CII, ICMCI, CIRM, CFA, CFM, etc.).
- MPhil. Post-Harvest Technology (Horticulture)
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Post-Harvest Technology, Agriculture, Agricultural Biotechnology, Natural Resource Management, Biological Sciences and other related sciences.
28. MPhil/ MSc. Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Entry Requirements:
- A good bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Logistics and Supply Chain Management related discipline; or
- A good first degree in any discipline with appreciable work experience in Supply Chain, Logistics or Transport Management; or
- An international advanced diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
29. MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Entry Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a good bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Supply Chain Management;
- A good bachelor’s degree in any discipline with relevant practical experience in Procurement; or
- Applicants that are chartered members of CIPS with two years’ work experience
30. MSc. Geography and Sustainable Development
Entry Requirement:
- A good bachelor’s degree in any Geography and Development related discipline.
- Other Candidates with professional qualifications may be considered.
31. MSc. Accounting and Finance
Entry Requirements:
- A good bachelor’s degree from a recognized University in Accounting or Finance; or
- A good first degree with option in Accounting e.g. BSc Mathematics with Accounting;
- Any other good degree with Part II qualification from recognized professional accounting bodies such as: ICAG, ACCA, CIMA, etc.
32. MSc. Actuarial Science
Entry Requirements:
A good first degree from a recognized University in Actuarial Science, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering Accounting, Finance, Economics or any programme within the Mathematical Sciences with evidence of Mathematical or quantitative ability.
33. MSc. Applied Statistics
Entry Requirements:
A good first degree from a recognized University in Statistics, Mathematics or a Mathematical-related degree such as Actuarial Science, Economics, Computer Science, etc.
34. MSc. Environmental Science
Entry Requirements:
A good first degree from a recognized University in Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Geography, Culture and Tourism, Natural Resource Management and Agriculture.
35. MSc Agribusiness Management
Entry Requirements:
A good first degree from a recognized University in Agribusiness Management, Business Administration, Agriculture and relevant subject areas.
36. MSc Mechanical Engineering
Entry Requirements:
A good first degree in Mechanical Engineering or an allied discipline from a recognized University.
37. MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Entry Requirements:
- A good first degree from a recognized University in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Physics, Mathematics, Telecommunication, Business Information Technology, Electrical Engineering and other related Science or Engineering background.
- Candidates with professional qualification and experience in the relevant area may be considered.
- In addition to (i) and (ii) above, applicants may be required to go through the background security check with the relevant state agency.
38. MSc Environmental Resource Management
Entry Requirement:
A good first degree from a recognized University in Mineral Processing, Engineering, Material Science and Engineering, Architecture, Agriculture, Renewable Natural Resources and Physical Science.
- MSc Communication System and Network Engineering
Entry Requirement:
- A good first degree from a recognized University in Telecommunication, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Telecommunication or other related Science or Engineering subjects; or
- Applicants with BSc Electrical and Electronic Technology in Education or BSc Information and Communication Technology in Education and a CWA of 45 in a semester bridging course organized by the University.
- Professional Master of Engineering with Management (MEng) Programmes:
General Entry Requirements
A good first degree from a recognized University with minimum of two years of working experience
Specific Entry Requirements for Options:
- Oil and Gas (Mid and Downstream)
Possesses a BSc or B-Tech degree in Chemical Process and other Engineering disciplines from a recognized University;
- Industrial Operations
Possesses a BSc or B-Tech degree in Engineering disciplines from a recognized University;
- Energy Systems Engineering
Possesses a BSc or B-Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering or Energy related engineering disciplines from a recognized University
Duration of MEng Programmes
The professional engineering programmes are MODULAR and the modules will be run during weekends. The programme will cover two (2) academic years
COST OF APPLICATION FORM
E-voucher cost is as follows: All Postgraduate Programmes (Including entrance interview fees) is GH¢ 250.00 for Ghanaian Applicants and US$250.00 for foreign applicants.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants SHOULD carefully read all the following instructions to the end before starting the application process.
- All postgraduate applicants should purchase an Online Application e-voucher from ECOBANK, GCB Bank and CBG, and APPLY ONLINE. Applicants should follow carefully the instructions on the e-voucher.
- IDL Learning Centres are as follows:
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All Applicants SHOULD visit https://apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions and complete an Online Application using the e-voucher provided.
- Applicants must ensure that they select DISTANCE LEARNING MODE and not regular when completing the online forms.
- Only results and or documents provided by applicants at the time of submission of their applications shall be considered.
- A copy of the COMPLETED ONLINE FORMS should be printed together with Certified True Copies of all relevant certificates and any other required documents, plus two Referees’ Reports and posted using EMS envelope to reach: The Registrar, Institute of Distance Learning, KNUST-Kumasi, Ghana by TUESDAY, 30TH NOVEMBER, 2021.
- PLEASE NOTE: Programmes would only be mounted at Centers with the requisite minimum number of qualified applicants (please contact IDL Office for details).
- Facilitation is a blend of online and face-to-face sessions on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) at the Centers mentioned above.
- For more information and in-depth knowledge about the programmes, visit idl.knust.edu.gh or call 0247274661 or 0500482885 or 0501102650
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