BSc Information Technology
March 5, 2025 2026-06-02 13:53Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
The Network is the Computer
The World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2018 highlights a sharp rise in demand for technology-driven professions—including Data Analysts and Scientists, Software and Application Developers, and E-commerce and Social Media Specialists.
With the rapid global shift toward digitization—and Ghana’s own accelerating digital agenda—the need for skilled talent to power the digital economy is becoming increasingly urgent. This transformation presents a tremendous opportunity: to strengthen our competitiveness in West Africa, stimulate economic growth, and empower young people to secure dignified jobs or create thriving enterprises of their own.
But this opportunity is shadowed by a significant challenge: a widening digital skills gap. The only way to unlock the full potential of this moment is to equip young people with the cutting-edge technological skills required to drive innovation and shape the future.
Information Technology at ACity
This programme equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in today’s dynamic, fast-paced IT industry. Students will also have the opportunity to choose electives in emerging fields, allowing them to deepen their expertise and prepare for advanced study or specialized practice. In addition, the curriculum is intentionally designed to help students identify entrepreneurial opportunities in the digital space, empowering them to launch their own ventures after graduation.
Top Careers in Information Technology
Graduates of this program will be able to select, create, apply, integrate, and administer computing technologies to meet the needs of users within societal and organizational contexts.
- Cybersecurity Analyst
- Web Developer
- Computer Support Specialist
- Data Scientist
- Systems Administrator
- IT Project Management
- Cloud Support Engineer
- Information security
Entry Requirements
Applicants must obtain passes (A–D) in six (6) subjects comprising:
- Three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and General Science or Social Studies
- Three (3) relevant elective subjects, including Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics, Physics, and one other relevant elective subject
West Africa Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)
Applicants must obtain passes (A1–C6) in six (6) subjects comprising:
- Three (3) core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science or General Science
- Three (3) relevant elective subjects selected from Agriculture, Business, Technical, Vocational, or General programme backgrounds
Minimum Requirement
- Minimum grade accepted: C6
Applicants must obtain passes in three (3) A-Level subjects, with at least one pass at Grade D or better. Subjects must include Additional/Further/Elective Mathematics and Physics, plus one other relevant elective subject.
Applicants must also possess credit passes (Grade C or better) in five (5) GCE O-Level subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and any three relevant subjects.
Applicants must have completed the French Baccalaureate with an overall score of 10.00 or above.
Applicants must obtain Grades A*/A–C in English, Mathematics, and Science at the Standard Level (SL)/O-Level, in addition to passes in three (3) Higher Level (HL), A-Level, or IB subjects.
Applicants must possess five (5) O-Level credits, including English Language and Mathematics, plus passes in three (3) relevant A-Level subjects.
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Maths and English mandatory)
Applicants must possess a Grade 13 qualification with a minimum GPA of 2.50.
All foreign qualifications will be referred to GTEC for determination of equivalence and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana.
Electives
Data Science and Cloud Application
- Business Intelligence
- Cloud Application
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
Network Security, IoT and Application Development
- Mobile Application Development
- Security Intelligence
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Wireless Networks
Cybersecurity and Data Science
- Business Intelligence
- Security Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence
- Machine Learning
Cloud Computing, IoT and Application Development
- Cloud Application
- Mobile Application Development
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Wireless Networks
Course Outline
- Communication Skills
- Data Analysis (using MS Excel)
- French Language
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Pre-Calculus (with MATLAB)
- Technology and Society
- Emerging Technologies
- Financial Accounting I
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
- IT Infrastructure Management
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Mathematics for Computing (with MATLAB)
- Programming in C
- Text and Meaning
- Computer Digital Systems
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Systems
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) I
- Global Environment of Business Decisions
- Leadership Seminar I
- Object Oriented Programming with C++
- African Studies
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) II
- Linux Administration
- Operating Systems
- Probability, Statistics and Reliability (with MATLAB)
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Programming with Java
- Computer Networks
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Introduction to Data Science
- Leadership Seminar II
- Software Engineering
- Storage Management
- Web Technologies
- Cloud Computing
- Computer Graphics and Multimedia
- Cybersecurity
- Industrial Internship
- Multimedia Systems
- Project Management, Engineering Economics and Risk Analysis
- Research Methods in Computing
- E-commerce
- Ethical and Legal Issues in Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Project Phase I
- Technical Elective – I
- Technical Elective – II
- Mobile Computing
- Professional Ethics and Values
- Project Phase II
- Technical Elective – III
- Technical Elective – IV
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- A fully digitized campus with the fattest internet speed in a ghanaian university
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
