Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

Aim of the programme

The programme aims at preparing graduates to develop entrepreneurship and professional skills in models building and implementation, problem solving skills and using mathematical techniques to enhance national development

Objectives of the programme

To achieve this aim, the objectives of the programme are to:

1. Equip students with the theoretical concepts and principles underpinning mathematics 

2. Train students to build and analyse mathematical models for real-life problems 

3. Inculcate into students the needed computing skills to provide numerical solutions to mathematical models that cannot be solved analytically 

4. Equip students with profession ethics needed to effectively carry out their roles in their respective careers. 

5. Nurture the entrepreneurial, management and communication skills of students 

6. Prepare students to become life-long leaners 

The Intended/Expected Outcomes of the Programme

It is expected that at the end of the programme, graduates should be able to:

1. Identify the theoretical underpinnings of every mathematical model they develop. 

2. Develop and analyse mathematical models for real-life problems in computer science, electrical engineering and related fields. 

3. Demonstrate the computing skills needed to provide numerical solutions to mathematical models that cannot be solved analytically 

4. Apply profession ethics to effectively carry out their roles in their respective careers. 

5. Exhibit entrepreneurial, managerial and communication skills required for their respective careers. 

6. Take their future professional development into their own hands.

 Entry Requirements

A. SSSCE Candidates

SSCE applicants must have Credit Passes

i. Six (6) Passes (A - D) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies

ii. For arears of specialization, three (3) of the passes must be in relevant subjects (Science with Elective Mathematics, Agriculture with Elective Mathematics, Business with Elective Mathematics, Engineering, General/Visual Arts with Elective Mathematics, and Home Science among others with Elective Mathematics).

B. WASSCE Candidates

WASSCE applicants must have Credit Passes

i. Six (6) Passes (A1 –C6) in all subjects, including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science / Social Studies

ii. Must possess a minimum of C6 in any three (3) of the passes relevant to the area of specialization . (Science with Elective Mathematics, Agriculture with Elective Mathematics, Business with Elective Mathematics, Engineering, General/Visual Arts with Elective Mathematics, and Home Science among others with Elective Mathematics).

C. HND Certificate holder

Applicants must meet any of the following requirements

HND/Tertiary Diploma in Mathematics/ Statistics / Engineering related programmes (A minimum First-Class, Second-Class Upper) or related area would be admitted into the third year ((Level 300). Applicants with Second-Class Lower after a successful interview would be admitted into L300. 

Applicants with Third- Class and a Pass would be admitted into level 200.

D. Mature Applicants

The requirements for Mature Students are as follows: 

i.The applicant must be at least 25 years old and show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth. 

ii. Matured students must pass an Entrance Examination conducted by the University itself (English Language, Mathematics, and an Aptitude Test). 

E. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) 

Applicants must have passes in Three Compulsory subjects, including Mathematics, English Language, and Passes in (One) Elective Subjects relevant to the programme of study. 

F. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) 

Applicants must have passed in three compulsory subjects plus Two (2) optional subjects relevant to the programme. 

G. Advanced Level and Professional Applicants 

Prospective candidates with part of Professional Certificates with a minimum of Part 1 of the Institute of chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, Association of Certified chartered Accountants, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Chartered Institute of Bankers, chartered Institute of Taxation, chartered Institute of Secretaries and Administrators, London Centre of Marketing, Institute of Commercial Management, qualify for this programme.

G. Foreign Applicants 

Foreign applicants will be considered for admission based on an evaluation report of their certificate from GTEC for equivalent qualifications.

Target Market and Employability

The underlisted sectors form the core target market of the graduates of the BSc Applied Mathematics programme:

• Ghana Health Service (e.g., Medical Records Departments, Hospitals/Clinics, Health Directorates, Disease Control Units) 
• Teaching/Education 
• Ghana Statistical Service 
• Computational Research Scientist 
• Telecommunication Industries 
• Oil Companies 
• Banking 
• District and Municipal Assemblies 
• Mining Industries 
• Health Research Institutions 
• Forestry Service Departments and Environmental Research Institutions 
• Water Resource Management Companies 
• Waste Management Companies 
• Environmental protection agencies as environmental analyst 
• Electoral Commission, 
• National Health Insurance Scheme, 
• National Identification Authority as database administrators. 
• Birth and Death Registry 

The training would give them requisite skills to set up their own business in the industry. However, graduates can be employed in all sectors of the economy.

Course Structure

Year by year and Semester by semester modules/courses