1 Programme Aims
The main aim of the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Public Policy with concentration in Public Policy, Economic Policy Management and International Relations is to turn out graduates with very broad scope of knowledge and skills from the areas of business studies and public sector management in general whiles emphasizing Public Policy Management, Economic Policy Management and International Relations in the final stages of the programme. The aim is to ensure that the graduate has competencies that enable them fit well into various job situations confidently whiles having a thorough grounding in aspects of Public Policy Management, Economic Policy Management and International Relations practices. It is envisaged that graduates would have sound academic knowledge and skills as well as the required professional competencies for jobs in Business and Public Administration in general and the fields of Public Policy Management, Economic Policy Management and International Relations in particular. It is envisaged that during the programme of study, students will be provided with tools and techniques for engaging in policy analysis, formulation and implementation in a manner that equips him/her to be involved in policy processes in organisations and tool kits to guide practical application of modern policy concepts and choices at the work place.
In view of current international developments especially for Ghana which is surrounded by French speaking countries, and in order to develop the capability of the graduates to explore job opportunities in and around Ghana, the programme is designed to ensure all students acquire working knowledge and skills competencies in French and English in Levels 100 and 200 (L100 and L200).
The programme will impart relevant work experience to graduates during the four (4) years of training and education by ensuring that practical training, industrial attachment, internship, business, public policy and international relations seminars, among others, are mandatory. Special collaborations will be forged with relevant public, private and non-governmental organizations to facilitate the practical training for the students.
6.2 Programme Objectives
The specific objectives of the Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Public Policy with concentration in Public Policy, Economics Economic Policy Management and International Relations as area of concentration are to:
Clearly state the policies on minimum qualifications for admission into the programme, retention and graduation.
SSSCE Holders
Six (6) Credit passes or better including core English, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies and three (3) electives in relevant subjects. Applicants should have an aggregate score of 6-24 in the West Africa Examination Council Examinations (Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects).
WASSCE Applicants
Six (6) Credit passes or better including core English, Mathematics and either Integrated Science or Social Studies and three (3) electives in relevant subject. Applicant should have an aggregate score of 6 – 36 in the West Africa Examination Council Examinations (Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English language and Mathematics, plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.)
GBCE Applicants
Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
A’ Level Holders
Five (5) Credit passes in GCE “O” Level Examination, including English Language and Mathematics and three (3) “A” Level passes in relevant subjects. A pass in the General paper required. Successful candidates for Business Administration and information Technology will be placed at Level 200. (Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five (5) GCE Ordinary level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject (for none-science students) and an Arts subject ( for science students)).
ABCE Applicants
Full Diploma Certificate in ABCE: The applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE) or West African Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). ABCE candidates may be considered for admission at level 200 of the degree programme.
HND Holders
HND Holders with first class or second class upper desiring a top up in the same discipline shall be admitted to level 300. HND holders with second class lower or third class, regardless of discipline or those changing disciplines (regardless of the class obtained), shall be admitted into level 200. (Applicants must have graduated with a good HND certificates (i.e. at least second class lower division). In addition, the applicant must have acquired a 2-year post-HND qualification working experience).
Professional Certificate Holders
Applicants with following professional qualification shall be given direct admission to level 300:
· Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration (ICSA) Professional Level
· Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners Ghana (IHMRP) Professional Level
· Applicants with following professional qualification shall be given direct admission to Level 200:
· Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration (ICSA) Level One (1)
· Institute of Human Resource Management Practitioners Ghana (IHRMP) Level One (1)
· Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC) Part III
Mature Students
SPPED also enrols matured students with work experience as follows:
FOREIGN QUALIFICATIONS
All foreign qualifications should be referred to the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for determination of equivalences and eligibility for admission to tertiary institutions in Ghana (National Accreditation Board Act, 2007 {Act744(2(2b)}).
Applicants may be invited to write an entrance examination and to attend a selection interview.
a) Progression
Candidates may progress through the programme and complete successfully by passing all required courses and final Project Work. Generally, a student shall be put on probation for one year if he/she scores C grade in more than three (3) courses at any stage of the programme. Candidates would be made to retake those courses. If a student fails a course, he or she will have an opportunity to repeat the course. Failing the three (3) courses after retake will lead to dismissal. In all cases the student will be credited with the new grade after retake if he/she scores a better grade.
b) Graduation
A student cannot be considered as having completed the programme if he or she has outstanding re-takes or has not fulfilled all other academic and financial requirements. The requirements for graduation are as follows:
· A final grade point average (FGPA) of at least 1.75.
· Submission of three (3) copies of the Long Essay / Project Reports to the appropriate Co-ordinator of the School.
· Completed a minimum of 120 credit hours over the 8 semesters.
· All requirements for the programme will typically be completed within eight (8) continuous semesters. An extension of two semesters (in extenuating and special cases, a maximum of 4 semesters) is subject to approval by the Academic Board.
c) Degree Awarded
Students will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Business Administration after successfully completing the programme and meeting all requirements for graduation.
1) Employment:
List the areas in which the students are likely to be employed
· Private Sector (Local companies, multinational companies etc.)
· Industry, Business, Commerce
· Third Sector (Non-governmental organizations)
· International Organizations (e.g., UNO, AU and their branches)
· Public Sector (Government Ministries, agencies)
· Graduates are also trained to start their own enterprises.
2) Consultations:
State the levels of consultations for the design of the programme including consultations with the appropriate professional and/or relevant supervisory body where applicable
· GIMPA Business School
· Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administration (ICSA) Ghana .
· Institute of Human Resource Practitioners Ghana
· Chartered Institute of Administrators and Management Consultants (CIAMC)
3) Components of the programme:
Provide details of the curriculum and mode of delivery to include the following:
Each student must complete a programme of study made up of a minimum of forty-two (44) courses in four major components. Each course is allocated 3 credit hours except French I to French IV which have two (2) credit hours each and the Integrated Business Simulation which is allocated 1 credit hour. Each Credit hour represents the number of hours of contact (for teaching or supervision) between the lecturer and the student weekly for the entire semester including examination periods. Students are required to take all 44 courses (a minimum of 120 credits) over the eight (8) semesters to graduate.
Coding and numbering of courses of the BBA Programme
All courses in this programme use a combination of letters followed by numbers to create course codes. Codes beginning with four letters and followed by three digits.
The letters of the courses are as follows:
SPRC – School of PPED Required Course
GBEC – General Business Education Course
HRCC – Human Resource Concentration Course
FMCC – Accounting and Financial Management Concentration Course
ETCC – Entrepreneurship Management Concentration Course
PTCC – Logistics and Supply Chain Management Concentration Course
The first digit in the three sub-code refers to the academic level in which the course is offered. The third digit in the number code shall be defined as odd number for a course offered in the first semester and even number for a course offered in the second semester of the academic level under consideration.
Component 1 | School of PPED Required Courses–SPRC – 11 Courses | 29 Credits |
SPRC101 | Learning Skills I | 3 Credits |
SPRC102 | Learning Skills II | 3 Credits |
SPRC103 | French I | 2 Credits |
SPRC104 | French II | 2 Credits |
SPRC105 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 Credits |
SPRC106 | Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking | 3 Credits |
SPRC201 | French III | 2 Credits |
SPRC202 | French IV | 2 Credits |
SPRC203 | Organisational Behaviour | 3 Credits |
SPRC301 | Research Methods | 3 Credits |
SPRC302 | Total Quality Management | 3 Credits |
Component 2 | Core | 76 Credits |
GBEC101 | Principles | 3 Credits |
GBEC102 | Economy | 3 Credits |
GBEC103 | Business | 3 Credits |
GBEC104 | Computer | 3 Credits |
GBEC201 | Quantitative | 3 Credits |
GBEC202 | Human | 3 Credits |
GBEC203 | Principles | 3 Credits |
GBEC204 | Principles | 3 Credits |
GBEC205 | Principles | 3 Credits |
GBEC206 | Principles | 3 Credits |
GBEC208 | Business | 3 Credits |
GBEC301 | Managerial | 3 Credits |
GBEC302 | Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits |
GBEC303 | Marketing | 3 Credits |
GBEC304 | Managerial | 3 Credits |
GBEC305 | Operations | 3 Credits |
GBEC306 | Management | 3 Credits |
GBEC307 | Company | 3 Credits |
GBEC308 | Project | 3 Credits |
GBEC401 | Financial | 3 Credits |
GBEC402 | Integrative | 1 Credit |
GBEC403 | Business | 3 Credits |
GBEC404 | Performance | 3 Credits |
GBEC405 | Ethics | 3 Credits |
GBEC406 | Leadership | 3 Credits |
GBEC407 | Strategic | 3 Credits |
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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | Concentration Area | 15 Credits | ACCOUNTING AND | Concentration Area | 15 Credits |
HRCC301 | Training | 3 Credits | FMCC301 | Investment | 3 Credits |
HRCC302 | Recruitment | 3 Credits | FMCC302 | Monetary | 3 Credits |
HRCC401 | Employment | 3 Credits | FMCC401 | Public | 3 Credits |
HRCC402 | Human | 3 Credits | FMCC402 | Financial | 3 Credits |
HRCC404 | Strategic | 3 Credits | FMCC404 | International | 3 Credits |
ENTREPRE-NEURSHIP | Concentration Area | 12 Credits | Logistics and Supply Chain Management | Concentration Area | 15 Credits |
ETCC301 | Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits | PTCC301 | Public Procurement & Proc. Act | 3 Credits |
ETCC302 | Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits | PTCC302 | Strategic | 3 Credits |
HRCC401 | Employment | 3 Credits | PTCC401 | National | 3 Credits |
ETCC402 | Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits | PTCC402 | International | 3 Credits |
ETCC404 | Entrepreneurship | 3 Credits | PTCC404 | e-Procurement | 3 Credits |
Component 4 | Research | 6 Credits |
GBEC409 | Long | 3 Credits |
GBEC410 | Long | 3 Credits |
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| Programme | 126 Credits |
NB: Each Level 400 candidate is supposed to take one elective course from any other area of concentration in the second semester.
d. Research component
An integral part of the programme is for students to take a course in research methods and use the skill in business problem solving. The research skills will also be applied in specific course to complete practical and theoretical assignments in specific courses.
e. Practical training, industrial attachment, internship, clinical experience, etc.
Although not a requirement for the degree, students will be encouraged to seek experiential exercises throughout the course of the programme
f. Semester-by-semester structure/schedule of course, showing the credit value of each course
Each course has a credit value of three (3) except for French I to French IV which have two (2) credits hours each, and the Integrated Business Simulation which accounts for 1 credit hour. Courses offered from semesters 1 through 4 courses are common for all students.
Semester 1 |
14 Credits |
Semester 2 |
14 Credits |
SPRC101 |
Learning |
SPRC102 |
Learning |
SPRC103 |
French |
SPRC104 |
French II |
SPRC105 |
Introduction |
SPRC106 |
Introduction |
GBEC101 |
Principles |
GBEC102 |
Economy |
GBEC103 |
Business |
GBEC 104 |
Computer Skills |
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Semester 3 |
14 Credits |
Semester 4 |
14 Credits |
SPRC201 |
French |
SPRC202 |
French |
SPRC203 |
Organisational |
GBEC202 |
Human |
GBEC201 |
Quantitative |
GBEC204 |
Principles |
GBEC203 |
Principles |
GBEC206 |
Principles |
GBEC205 |
Principles |
GBEC208 |
Business |
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Semester 5 |
18 Credits |
Semester 6 |
18 Credits |
SPRC301 |
Research Methods |
SPRC302 |
Total |
GBEC301 |
Managerial Economics |
GBEC302 |
Entrepreneurship 1 |
GBEC303 |
Marketing Management |
GBEC304 |
Managerial Accounting |
GBEC305 |
Operations Management |
GBEC306 |
Management |
GBEC307 |
Company Law |
GBEC308 |
Project Management |
HUMAN |
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HRCC301 |
Training |
HRCC302 |
Recruitment |
ACCOUNTING |
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FMCC301 |
Investment |
FMCC302 |
Monetary |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
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ETCC301 |
Entrepreneurship |
ETCC302 |
Entrepreneurship |
LOGISTICS |
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PTCC301 |
Procurement |
PTCC302 |
Strategic |
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Semester 7 |
18 Credits |
Semester 8 |
16 Credits |
GBEC401 |
Financial |
GBEC402 |
Integrative |
GBEC403 |
Business Planning |
GBEC404 |
Performance Management |
GBEC405 |
Ethics |
GBEC406 |
Leadership |
GBEC407 |
Strategic Management |
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HUMAN |
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HRCC401 |
Employment |
HRCC402 |
Human |
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HRCC404 |
Strategic |
ACCOUNTING |
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FMCC |
Financial |
FMCC402 |
Financial |
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FMCC404 |
International |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONCENTRATION ELECTIVES |
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HRCC401 |
Employment |
ETCC402 |
Entrepreneurship |
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ETCC404 |
Entrepreneurship |
LOGISTICS |
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PTCC401 |
National |
PTCC402 |
International Procurement |
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PTCC404 |
e-Procurement |
GBEC409 |
Long |
GBEC410 |
Long Essay II / Project II |
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ELECTIVE |
One |
TOTAL PROGRAMME – 44 |
126 Credits |
Course Description:
Provide short descriptions of the content of the courses in the
programme to include:
a.
Objective
b.
Content
c.
Mode of delivery
Courses
SPRC101 |
LEARNING SKILLS I |
3 CREDITS |
At the end of the course the students would have been
able to improve their comprehension capacity for written and spoken language,
reading and writing skills, and be able to expand their vocabulary and develop
their critical thinking capabilities.
Content:
Students will be provided with three main areas of
learning in this course namely; Social skills and Confidence, Time Management,
and Writing Strategies. All this will combine to expose the student to study
habits, writing and listening skills, and oral and group presentations and the
ability to focus on research and Examinations
The content of this course includes, but not limited
to, the following:
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Life and learning skills required to become a
successful graduate.
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Working knowledge of the school’s environment.
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Preparation skills to meet the academic and practical
settings of the School.
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Non-academic issues to assist students’ transition to
the College.
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Writing and listening skills
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Oral and group presentation skills
·
Writing Course Expectations
·
rary Orientation; effective noteTaking Notes
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Writing Effective
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Sentences & Citation:
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Official Writing
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Preparing for tests and Examinations
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Time management
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Organizing and analyzing data
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Managing stress during examinations
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Making strong arguments
·
Essay planning
·
Using citations and references to summarize and
paraphrase
·
Journal article referencing
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Quotations and in-text citations.
Mode
of Delivery:
The mode of delivery will include but not limited to
lectures, class discussions, tutorials, story telling, Group Projects,
individual Presentations, Group Presentations case studies, taking turns to
read out loudly in class and class assignments.
Reading
Materials:
1. Amazon |
2. Carter, |
3. Frender, |
4. Frender, Gloria Bosarge, Charlotte |
5. Graff, |
6. Rosenwasser, |
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SPRC102 |
LEARNING SKILLS II |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
The
course builds on the Learning Skills I course. It would focus on student communication
and thinking skills for academic work and life. At the end of the course the
student should:
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Be able to sharpen their
skills to easily recall both spoken and written materials (recollection and
attentiveness skills), envisage concepts
·
Be self-composed in high
stress situations such as in public speaking and examinations (relaxation
techniques), and be able to perceive themselves as effective learners;
·
Communicate effectively in reading, comprehension,
speaking and writing.
Content:
The
student develop “word attack” skills, sound-symbol relationships, word roots
understanding, basic language patterns, verb endings, compound words, prefixes,
noun endings, suffixes, homonyms, homophones, vocabulary development, expansion
of vocabulary, new words (monosyllabic), reading comprehension skills, and word
order, meaning in context, ordering main events, remembering facts and details,
main idea, reading practice, successful small group discussions, level
advancement checks, timed readings, comprehension questions, synonyms,
recognize and pronounce words by applying word attack skills strategies; using
basic principles of phonetics, “connect” the relationship between sound and
symbols; sound out new words, recognize basic language patterns; recognize main
ideas, continuous improvement in reading rate, and comprehension through
advancing levels of selections.
Topics to be treated include: reading techniques –
context clues, scanning and skimming, reading for comprehension and information
details, drawing inferences and conclusions; summarizing and paraphrasing; reading and interpreting non-prose forms of
writing; organizing information; writing phrases, clauses; elements, structure, and principles
of construction of a sentence; parallelism; paragraphs and paragraphing; and
long essay construction.
The students will learn to
differentiate between three types of questions – objective, factual, and
Academic works such as paper, term paper, report, thesis and final thesis,
annotation, abstract, review as well as their presentation belongs to the area
of scientific works; therefore they have to meet general requirements of
structure and content.
The
course is about theoretical requirements of writing and presentation to equip
students to effectively communicate in specific situations, which may include
various academic, professional, or civic situations. This will enable students
understand and respond appropriately to the critical elements that shape
communication situations, such as audience, purpose, and genre.
Mode of Delivery:
The
mode of delivery will include but not limited to lectures, class discussions,
case studies, story telling, taking turns to read loudly during lectures,
tutorials class debates and class assignments.
Reading Materials:
1. Amazon Digital Services LLC, (2019). Learn faster:
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3. Frender, Gloria Marta Drayton, & Janet November (2013). Learning to learn (TRES) 3rd Edition:
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4. Frender, Gloria Bosarge, Charlotte & Marta Drayton November (2003),
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SPRC103 |
FRENCH I |
2 CREDITS |
Objective:
This course introduces the students to basic skills in expressions in
French-language. At end of the course the student is able to speak and
understand simple French in daily situations. The student is also able to
develop communication skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in
modern standard French.
Content:
The course is in four parts. Part one is the introductory French. At
this level, students will be introduced to some basic expressions using basic
rules in the language. Students at this stage are encouraged to do more oral
practice and much more reading aloud. This will enable them to improve upon
their pronunciation and speaking. Some relevant topics to be treated at this
level will be on verb conjugation using the three tenses: present simple,
present perfect and future simple.
By the end of the course, students should be able to recognise basic
French expressions and vocabulary.
Topics to be covered include: French phonetics, sentence construction,
definite and indefinite articles, negative formation and verb conjugation.
Mode of Delivery:
Mode of delivery include in-class discussions, power point presentations, group discussions, use of computer applications and
demonstrations, which show real-life pronunciations and concepts. Study resources that will be used include printed materials, Language
Lab Videos and Tapes that support self or independent study.
By the end of the course, students should be capable of using their
skills to express themselves in oral and in writing forms.
Reading Materials:
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SPRC104 |
FRENCH II |
2 CREDITS |
Objective: The course builds on the first semester’s course of Level 100 to further
develop the verbal and writing skills of students in French.
Content:
Specific areas students will be exposed to include but not limited to:
Mode of Delivery:
Mode of delivery includes in-class discussions, power point presentations, group discussions, use of computer applications and
demonstrations, role playing which show real-life pronunciations and concepts.
Texts will be taken from reading text-books in French and students will be
coached to read such texts. Students will be required to orally answer text
book questions.
By the end of the course, students should be able to pronounce words,
use the right vocabulary and express themselves well by way of communicating
among themselves and other speakers of the language.
Reading Materials:
1.
Valdman, A., Pons &
Scullen. Chez nous
(2014). Branché sur
le monde francophone. Prentice
Hall Paper Bound with Access Card,
2.
Osei, S. (2014). An easy
approach to French composition. vol.
1 & 2 Trans afrique volume 1 & 2
Speeddad
3.
Tsikpo T. 2010. Spear guide to basic studies in French.
Logiprint.
4.
Harraps (2007) Compact French Dictionary (English French) Spectrum
Books
5.
Thomas, M. 2000. French introductory course. Hodder
Education
6.
Kurbegov E. 2011. Practice makes perfect basic French.
McGraw-Hill Education
SPRC105 |
INTRODUCTION TO |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
At
the end of this course students can relate to the basic concepts and techniques
of modern behavioural patterns and settings and be able to describe or explain
the role of social psychology as a behavioural science.
Content:
Students will
understand how to conduct scientific study of human society relating to culture
and social interactions. Students will be thought how to make assumptions about
how people think and behave and use this understanding to in modelling
consumer decision-making process, in modelling voting behaviour politics and in
modelling rewards in personnel managemnet. Students would be thought how to use
such models to promote social, economic and political change and also explore
the sociology of Ghana.
Major topics:
·
The process of learning
in relation to psychology and socialisation;
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Diversity and
inequality
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Cognitive psychology
(memory, language, intelligence reasoning and decision making);
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Development Psychology
(Physical and life plan, cognitive, and social)
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Neuroscience and
cognitive neuroscience);
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Social institutions,
social change, organisations, cooperation and sociology of Ghana
·
Personality and social
psychology (Personality, social psychology, motivation and emotion)
·
The
resolution of social problems (poverty and racism).
Mode of Delivery:
The content of this course will be
delivered through a combination of in-class lectures, tutorials and class
assignments simulation exercises and case studies.
Reading Materials:
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SPRC106 |
INTRODUCTION TO |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
At the end of this course students should be able to apply knowledge and
skills acquired to construct arguments and draw sound conclusions. Students become
analytical and critical in thinking relating to life issues business problem
solving.
Content:
The course discusses how words, language and knowledge can be employed
to make arguments, analyze assumptions and ascertain the validity of
conclusions. The course imparts skills for logical (inductive and deductive)
reasoning in a wide variety of business applications.
Major topics:
Specific topics include but not limited to:
At end of the course, students should be able to think critically about
issues and ideas, analyse situations objectively and suggest solutions to life
and business issues.
Mode of delivery:
The
content of this course will be delivered through a combination of in-class
lecturers, tutorials, cse studies, presentations, discussions and class assignments.
Reading Materials:
1. Bello, A.G.A. (2000). Introduction (Reference Unavailable) |
2. Lauer, H. and Amponsah, B. (Reference Unavailable) |
3. Christensen, Kit R. (1999). Philosophy and Choice: Selected Readings
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4. Copi, I.M., & Cohen, Carl. (2008). Introduction to Logic. Upper
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5. Gyekye, Kwame. (2004). The Unexamined Life: Philosophy and the
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6. Miller, Miller E.D. L. (1999). Questions that Matter: An Introduction to |
7. Critical Thinking by Moore, Brooke Noel, Parker, Richard 10th (tenth)
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9. Questions That Matter: An Invitation to Philosophy, Shorter Version Aug 2005 |
10. Revel for Ethics: Theory and Practice, Updated Edition — Access Card
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GBEC101 |
PRINCIPLES OF |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
This
course builds the knowledge of students with the basic micro and macro-economic
concepts, principles and theories necessary for the economic analysis of
problems so as to offer cost effective solutions.
Content:
The
specific topics to be discussed from the micro economic aspect include but noy
limited to:
From the macroeconomic aspects the following topics will be treated:
Mode of Delivery:
The course will
be delivered through in-class lectures/PowerPoint presentations, case studies, class
and group discussions.
Reading
Materials:
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GBEC102 |
ECONOMY OF GHANA |
3 CREDITS |
Course Objective: This course aims at making students acquire basic
understanding of the Ghanaian economy.
Content:
This
course analyses and discusses key aspects of the Economy of Ghana in relation
to policy formulation implementation and the impacts realized
Topics to be covered include but not limited to the following:
Reference Text:
Reference materials include but not
limited to the following:
GBEC103 |
BUSINESS MATHEMATICS |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
At
the end of the programme students will develop their mathematical skills
requiredy for analyzing numerical information to understand the veracity of
business problems and to suggest objective solutions.
Content:
In
this course the quantitative analytical knowledge, skills and attitudes will be
imparted to the students so that these could be applied in business problem
solving and decision making.
Topics
to be treated include but not limited to the following:
Students
are expected to be able to apply basic quantitative skills to making business
decision.
Mode of Delivery:
Learning will be facilitated through class
discussions, power point presentations, group discussions, use of computer applications, demonstrations and simulations,
which show real-life application of mathematical concepts related to business
situations, assignments and problem solving.
Reading Materials:
1.
Andy A. Francis (2004). Business mathematics and statistics Thomson Learning London.
2.
Deitz James E. & Southam James L (2016). Contemporary Business Mathematics for Colleges, 17th Edition
Cengage Brain San Francisco.ISBN-10: 1305506685 | ISBN-13: 9781305506688
3.
Eccles P. (1998) An
Introduction to Mathematical Reasoning Cambridge University Press
4.
Williams, Walter E. (1987) Fundamentals of business mathematics W.C. Brown Dubuque, Iowa
5.
Weber, Jean E. (1982). Mathematical analysis; business and economic
applications. 3rd Ed. Harper and Row. New York
6.
Wheeler, Ruric E (1986) Modern mathematics with applications to business and the social
sciences Brooks Cole Publications Co. Monterey, California
GBEC104 |
COMPUTER SKILLS |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
This course equips
students with the knowledge and skills to use computers and apply information technology
in different settings of work and studies.
The focus of the course is to prepare students to use computer and information
technology effectively in undertaking their studies. The course is designed to offers students
“hands on” experience. The course further
provides students with the knowledge of using software applications in office
environments or in work settings.
Content:
The course is designed into two parts all aimed at introducing students
to the basic components of a computer system and their application. The first
part deals with the overview of the information Technology field. Topics
covered include but not limited to:
The part two prepares students with hands-on experiential learning to be
able to use office productivity tools, which include, but not limited to:
At the end of the course, students are expected to acquire a good
knowledge about computing which prepares them for taking higher Computer Science/IT
courses whiles applying the skills for academic course work.
Mode of Delivery:
The Course will be delivered
through lectures/power point presentations, individual and group assignments
and practical computer lab sessions.
Reading Materials:
2. Goldschlager, L. (1988). Computer
science: A Modern introduction, Prentice Hall; 2 edition |
3. Thareja R. 2nd Edition (October 2019). Fundamentals of computers, Oxford Press, ISBN 9780199452729 |
4. Sedgewick, R. and Wayne, K. (June 2016). An introduction to computer science. Princeton. |
5. Weverka, P.2016. Microsoft Office (2016), All-in-one for dummies.
John Willey and Sons. ISBN 13978-1119083122 |
SPRC201 |
FRENCH III |
2 CREDITS |
Objective:
This course builds on French II and the objective is to develop the
communication skills of the student to use expressions relating to various situations
in life. The course is to enable students improve on their sentence
construction capabilities.
Content:
Topics include but not limited to:
Mode of Delivery:
Mode of delivery include lectures, class discussions, assignments and power point presentations, group
discussions, use of computer
applications and audio and video demonstrations that illustrate real-life
pronunciations and concepts. Learners will be coached to read more from
relevant text-books newspapers, magazines and journals in French.
Reading Materials:
1.
Valdman, A., Pons & Scullen. Chez
nous (2019). Branché sur le monde
francophone. Prentice Hall Paper Bound with
Access Card, |
2.
Osei S.
2014. An easy approach to French composition, vol. 1 & 2 Trans afrique volume 1 & 2 Speeddad |
3.
Tsikpo T.
2010. Spear Guide to basic studies in
French. Logiprint. |
4.
Harraps(2007).
Compact French dictionary (English
French). Spectrum Books |
5.
Thomas, M.
2000. French introductory course. Hodder Education |
6.
Kurbegov E.
February 2017. Practice makes perfect
basic French. McGraw-Hill Education |
SPRC202 |
FRENCH IV |
2 CREDITS |
Objective:
This course builds on French III to further enhance the French
communication skills of students. It builds the grammar, pronunciation,
oral comprehension, speaking reading, and writing competencies
of the student.
Content:
Student builds on earlier courses in French to be able to undertake more
advanced studies in French. Essays and other forms of compositions are thought
to the student. Students will be engaged rigorously to make presentations on
diverse issues in French.
Topics to be covered include but not limited to:
Articles, direct and indirect object pronouns, imperfect construction, and
conditional tenses, past simple tenses, relative pronouns, report writing and
Reading comprehension.
Mode of Delivery:
Facilitation methods include lectures, class discussions, assignments and power point presentations, group
discussions, use of computer
applications and illustrations of practical pronunciations and concepts.
Reading Materials:
1.
Valdman, A., Pons &
Scullen. Chez nous (2014). Branché
sur le monde francophone. Prentice-Hall Paper Bound with
Access Card,
2. Osei S. 2014. An easy approach to French composition. vol. 1 & 2 Trans afrique volume 1
& 2 Speeddad
3. Tsikpo T. (2010). Spear Guide to
basic studies in French. Logiprint.
4. Harraps (2007) Compact French dictionary (English French) 2007. Spectrum
Books
5. Thomas, M. (2000). French
introductory Course. Hodder Education
6. Kurbegov E. (February 2017). Practice makes perfect basic French. McGraw-Hill Education 2nd
Edition
SPRC203 |
ORGANISATIONAL
BEHAVIOUR |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
The
main purpose of this course is to enable students grasp the concepts of causes
and effects of human behaviour and actions at the workplace and to understand
how such knowledge can be used subsequently to moderate behaviour. This course
sets the foundation pillars of management.
Content:
The
course draws from social science disciplines of Psychology, Politics, Sociology
and Economics and adopts interdisciplinary approach to develop of theories that
facilitate empirical research relating to human behaviour in organisations.
The
specific topics discussed in this course include but not limited to the
following:
Mode of Delivery:
The content of this course will be
delivered through a combination of case studies, in-class lecturers,
assignments, power-point presentations and discussions, and research projects.
Reading Materials:
1.
Du Brin, A. J. (2005).
Fundamentals of organizational behaviour (3rded.).
South-Western Cengage Learning
2.
Knights, D. &
Willmott, H. (2007). Organisational Bebaviour & Management. Cengage
Learning EMEA
3.
Mullins, L. J. (2007). Management and organizational Behaviour
(8th ed.). Milan: RotolitoLombarda.
4.
Mullins, L. J. (2013).
Management & organisational behaviour 10th Edition, Pearson Education
Limited, Edinburgh Gate Harlow, UK
5.
Nelson,
D. L., & Quick, J. C. (2006). Organizational behaviour: Foundations, realities &
challenges (5th ed.). China: South- Western
Corporation.
6.
Robbins, S. P., Judge, T. A., & Sanghi, S. (2009). Organizational behaviour (13th ed.). New Delhi: Pearson Prentice
Hall.
GBEC201 |
QUANTITATIVE METHODS
FOR BUSINESS |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
To
develop the quantitative analytical skills of the student for business decision-making.
Content:
This
course is designed to enable students to apply statistics and mathematics
models to solve business and operations problems. The course integrates applied
business research and descriptive statistics.
Topics
that will be discussed include but not limited to:
·
Time series analysis
·
Methods of statistical inference including confidence
intervals
·
Hypothesis testing
·
Statistical regression and correlation.
Mode of Delivery:
Mode of delivery include lectures, plenary class
discussions, power point presentations, group discussions, use of computer programmes and other applications
and illustrations
to depict real-life application of quantitative techniques in business and operational
situations.
Reading Materials:
1.
Anderson, David R. (David
Ray), (February 2015). Quantitative methods for business. Mason, Ohio :
Thomson/South-Western |
2. Bharat Kolluri Michael J. Panik Rao N. Singamsetti (July 2016). Introduction to quantitative methods in
business with applications using Microsoft Excel Wiley SBN
978-1-119-22097-8 |
3. Dennis J. Sweeney,& Thomas A Williams (January 2018). Quantitative methods for business 15th
Ed Cengage Learning India |
4. Barry Render, Ralph M. Stair, Michael E. Hanna (2014). Quantitative analysis for management
and student CD-ROM, Eighth Edition
Publisher: Prentice Hall. |
5. Brandimarte, Paolo (2013). Quantitative methods : an introduction for business management Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, |
6. Buglear, John. (2015). Quantitative methods for business : the A to Z of QM.Oxford :
Butterworth-Heinemann, |
7. Curwin, Jon. (2008). Quantitative methods for business decisions. London : Thomson
Learning. |
8. Louise Swift, Sally Piff (2014). Quantitative
methods for business, management and finance 4th Ed. Palgrave
Macmillan. |
GBEC202 |
HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
At
the end of the course, students should be able to understand the complex
decisions that all managers make in performing the HR function in a dynamic and
exciting work environment and how such decision support or inhibit labour
productivity.
Students
will be exposed to concepts, principles, processes, and contemporary challenges
in human resource management.
Content:
This
course exposes students to concepts and application areas of Human Resources
Management (HR). It explores how the interdependence of the major topics
in HR are created and implemented.
Topics
that will be discussed include:
·
HR concepts, principles, and processes
·
Introduction to HRM
·
Organizational Structure and HRM
·
Job Analysis and Design
·
Recruitment Selection
·
Managing Careers
·
Performance Appraisal
·
Employment Relationships and the Law
·
Performance Management
·
Compensation and Benefits
·
Managing Employees for Competitive Advantage
·
Organizational Demands and Environmental Influences;
·
Legal Compliance
·
Employee Benefits
·
Health, and Wellness
·
Labor Unions and Industrial Relations
Mode of Delivery:
The
course will be delivered through in-class lectures, discussions, case studies
and group and individual assignments.
Reading Materials:
2. Phillips, J, & Gully, S. (January 2018). Human Resource Management. Mason, OH: South-Western |
3. Martin, Graeme, (March 2016) Managing
people and organisations in changing context. Oxford: Elsevier |
4. Steen, S., Noe, R., Hollenbeck, J., Gerhart, B., & Wright, P.
(2013). Human Resource Management
(3rd Canadian Ed.). Toronto: McGraw Hil |
5. Stredwick, John. (July 2013) An
introduction to human resource management. London: Elsevier
Butterworth-Heinemann |
6. Laroche, Lionel. (2007) Recruiting,
retaining, and promoting culturally different employees, Amsterdam;
Boston: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann, |
GBEC203 |
PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING I |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
At the end of this course, students are expected to have a solid base in
basic accounting concepts and principles and to be enriched in all the
fundamental principles of financial accounting in relation to simple business
entities.
Content:
Topics to be discussed include but not limited to:
Mode of Delivery:
The course will be facilitated in as practical manner as possible. A combination
of lecturers, tutorials, case studies, class assignments and presentations will
constitute some of the modes of delivery of the course.
Reading Materials:
1.
Collins, S. M. H (2007). Dictionary of accounting, London: A
&C Black |
2. Weygandt and Kieso (January 2018).
Accounting Principles 10th edition |
3. Wood and Sangster and Sangster (June 2018). Frank Wood’s business accounting 2,
Volume 2 |
4. Wood, Frank et. al. (January 2018). Frank Wood’s business accounting, Vol1 &2, Volume one, London: Pearson |
5. Weetman, P (March 2019). Financial
and management accounting: an introduction, London: Pearson. |
GBEC204 |
PRINCIPLES OF
ACCOUNTING II |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
At end of the course, the students will have a solid foundation in basic
accounting concepts and principles and would appreciate the role of the
accounting process and how it is used to monitor and report the financial
performance of a firm or organization. It builds on Principles of Accounting I
Content:
The topics are a continuation of the previous accounting course in a
slightly advanced manner and include but not limited to:
Mode of Delivery:
The course will be facilitated in as practical manner as possible. A
combination of lecturers, tutorials, case studies, class assignments and presentations
will constitute some of the modes of delivery of the course.
Reading Materials:
1.
Collins, S. M. H (2007). Dictionary of accounting, London: A
&C Black |
2.
Weygandt and Kieso (January
2018). Accounting Principles 10th
edition |
3.
Wood and Sangster and Sangster
(June 2018). Frank Wood’s business
accounting 2, Volume 2 |
4.
Wood, Frank et. al.
(January 2018). Frank Wood’s business
accounting, Vol1 &2, Volume one, London: Pearson |
5.
Weetman, P (March 2019). Financial and management accounting: an
introduction, London: Pearson. |
GBEC205 |
PRINCIPLES OF
MANAGEMENT |
3 CREDITS |
Objective:
To
aim is to develop the managerial knowledge and skills of the students and prepare
them for taking and executing such responsibilities in the life’s career. The
course creates awareness among the students that nothing meaningful can be
achieved by an organization without effective and efficient management. Students will learn concepts and practices
associated with managing people and organisational dynamics in relation to
private business.
Content:
Topic
to be covered include but not limited to:
·
The concept of
management, functions and principles.
·
Theories of management
·
Private Business
organisations, their establishment and how they grow
·
Management of Private
business organisations
·
Elements of human
Behaviour in businesses organisations
·
Managing Diversity
Mode of Delivery:
The
mode of delivery includes, but is not limited to, in-class lectures, case
studies, practical assignments, simulations, and seminar presentations.
Reading Materials:
1.
Cole, G. (2004). Management Theory and Practice. 6th
Edition. London Cengage Learning
2.
Robbins, S. &
Coulter, M. (2016). Management, Upper
Saddle River, NJ: Pearson.
3.
Nahavandi, A.,
Denhardt, R., Denhardt, J., & Aristigueta, M. (2015). Organizational
behaviour. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
4.
Clegg Steward R.; Hardy
Cynthia, and Nord Walter R. (1999) Managing Organisations, Current Issues, SAGE
Publications Ltd.
5.
Kirton, Gill. (2010)
The dynamics of managing diversity: a critical approach, Burlington: Elsevier.
6.
Martin, Graeme, (March 2016).
Managing people and organisations in changing context. Oxford Elsevier.
7.
Robbins S.P. &
Judge, T.A. (2010): Organizational Behaviour: International version, 14th
ed.: Pearson International.
8.
Aristigueta, M. (2015).
Organisational behaviour. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
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