1.    COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

SPRC101        LEARNING SKILLS I                                     3 Credits

Objective:

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:

• Life and learning skills required to become a successful graduate.
• Working knowledge of the school’s environment.
• Preparation skills to meet the academic and practical settings of the School.
• Non-academic issues to assist students’ transition to the College.
• Writing and listening skills
• Oral and group presentation skills
• Writing Course Expectations
• Effective notetaking Notes
• Writing Effective
• Sentences & Citation:
• Official Writing
• Preparing for tests and Examinations
• Time management
• Organizing and analyzing data
• Managing stress during examinations
• Making strong arguments
• Essay planning
• Using citations and references to summarize and paraphrase
• Journal article referencing
• Quotations and in-text citations.

Mode of Delivery:

The mode of delivery will include but not limited to lectures, class discussions, tutorials, storytelling, Group Projects, individual Presentations, Group Presentations case studies, taking turns to read out loudly in class and class assignments.

 

Reading Materials:

1.       Amazon Digital Services LLC Learn Faster: Advanced Strategies On How to Learn Faster and Better (Accelerated Learning – Brain Training – Memory Improvement – Learning Techniques – Study Skills) Kindle Edition Jan, 2016

2.    Carter, Carol J. & Bishop, Joyce (2014). Keys to effective learning: Study skills and habits for success (6th Edition), Prentice Hall

3.    Frender, Gloria Marta Drayton, & Janet November (2013). Learning to learn (TRES) 3rd Edition: Incentive Publications by World Book

4.    Frender,  Gloria Bosarge, Charlotte & Marta Drayton (2016), Learning to learn: strengthening study skills and Brain Power, 3rd Edition, Incentive Publications; 2003)

5.    Graff, G., Birkenstein, C. (2019). They say, I say – The moves that matter in academic Writing, New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

6.    Rosenwasser, D., Stephen, J. (2011), Writing analytically, New York: Thomson Wadsworth

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:

• 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, storytelling, taking turns to read loudly during lectures, tutorials class debates and class assignments.

 

Reading Materials:

 

1. Amazon Digital Services LLC, (2019). Learn faster: Advanced strategies on how to learn faster and better (Accelerated learning – Brain training – memory improvement – Learning Techniques – Study skills) Kindle Edition,

2. Carter, Carol J. & Bishop, Joyce (2014). Keys to effective learning: Study skills and habits for success (6th Edition), Prentice Hall

3. Frender, Gloria Marta Drayton, & Janet November (2013). Learning to learn (TRES) 3rd Edition: Incentive Publications by World Book

4.  Frender,  Gloria Bosarge, Charlotte & Marta Drayton  November (2003), Learning to learn: strengthening study skills and Brain Power, 2nd Edition, Incentive Publications; (2003)

5. Graff, G., Birkenstein, C. May (2016). They say, I say – The moves that matter in academic writing, New York: W.W. Norton & Company.

6. Rosenwasser, D., Stephen, J. (2011), Writing analytically, New York: Thomson Wadsworth.

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:

Valdman, A., Pons &  Scullen.  Chez  nous  (2014).  Branché  sur  le  monde  francophone. Prentice  Hall   Paper  Bound  with  Access  Card,

Osei S. 2014.  An easy approach to French composition.  vol. 1 & 2  Trans afrique volume 1 & 2 Speeddad

Tsikpo T. (2010). Spear Guide to basic studies in French. Logiprint.

Herraps (April 2012) Compact French Dictionary (English French) Spectrum Books

Valdman, A., Pons &  Scullen.  Chez  nous  (2014).  Branché  sur  le  monde  francophone. Prentice  Hall   Paper  Bound  with  Access  Card

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:

• Introduced to different forms of vocabularies in French language for everyday expressions.
• Jargons in various occupational settings.
• Reading Comprehension in French.
• Les metiers-occupations
• The use of subject and object pronouns in French
• Comprehension ecrite and regular and irregular verbs.

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.  1 & 2  Trans afrique volume 1 & 2 Speeddad
3. Tsikpo T. 2010. Spear guide to basic studies in French.
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 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

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;
• Diversity and inequality
• Cognitive psychology (memory, language, intelligence reasoning and decision making);
• Development Psychology (Physical and life plan, cognitive, and social)
• Neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience);
• 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:

Macionis, John J. March (2017). Sociology (Global  Edition), Pearson

Assimeng, J. M.(2006) Understanding society; an introduction to sociology for African students. Accra : Woeli Publishing Services,

Assimeng, J. M 2nd Edition(2010). Religion and social change in West Africa: an introduction to the sociology of religion .Accra : Woeli Pub. Services,

Vander Zanden, James Wilfrid.(1996). The social experience: an introduction to sociology. New York : McGraw-Hill

Banaji, M. and Grenwwald, A. (2016) Hidden Biases of Good People. Bantam

Benson, N. (2007). Psychology: A graphic guide to your mind and behaviour. Crow’s Nest, NSW: Allen & Unwin

Breedlive, M. S. and Watson N. (January 2018). Biological Psychology: An introduction to Behavioural, cognitive and Clinical neuroscience 7th Ed. Sinaeur and Associates

Freud, S. (2010). Civilization and its Disconnects Discontents W.W Norton & Company.

  

SPRC106

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY AND CRITICAL THINKING

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:

• Word and word understanding, framing of premises and conclusions, and methods of philosophy.
• Surveys of the writings of a number of major historical figures in the fields. 
• Introducing philosophers and problems from the individual, cooperate and national (Particularly developing countries) and ability to think critically about the issues
• Distinction between logic, rhetoric and ranting,
• Distinction between deductive and inductive arguments
• Analysis of ambiguities and the nature of common fallacies in reasoning.
• Symbolization and evaluation of deductive arguments using truth tables and the construction of proofs to assess validity.
• Extensions of classical logic and fundamental issues pertaining to the nature of reasoning and logic in generally.

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 to Logic. Ibadan: University Press PLC (Reference Unavailable)

2. Lauer, H.   and Amponsah, B. (2013). Critical Thinking and Practical Reasoning Course Reader: Accra: Faculty of Arts, University of Ghana. (Reference Unavailable)

3. Christensen, Kit R. (1999). Philosophy and Choice: Selected Readings from around the World. Mountain View: Mayfield Publishing Company. (pp. 100-108).

4. Copi, I.M., & Cohen, Carl. (2008). Introduction to Logic. Upper Saddle River: Pearson Education Inc.

5. Gyekye, Kwame. (2004). The Unexamined Life: Philosophy and the African Experience. Accra: Sankofa Publishing Co. Ltd.

6. Miller, Miller E.D. L. (1999). Questions that Matter: An Introduction to Philosophy. New York: Mc Graw Hill.

7. Critical Thinking by Moore, Brooke Noel, Parker, Richard 10th (tenth) Edition (2011) 8. New York: McGraw Hill.

9.   Questions That Matter: An Invitation to Philosophy, Shorter Version Aug 2005.

10. Revel for Ethics: Theory and Practice, Updated Edition — Access Card (11th Edition) May 2016.

GBEC101

PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS (MICRO & MACRO)

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:

• Basic concepts, principles and theories of micro and macro- economics.
• Rational economic behaviour of the consumer and the nature of demand curves.
• Equilibrium of the firm and the behaviour of the different types of markets in allocating scarce resources
• Fundamental operations of markets (Scarcity and choice, economic systems Demand and supply, price, income and cross price elasticities, Consumer behaviour, theory of the firm, cost curves, profit maximization, market structure: perfect competition and monopoly and imperfect competition).

From the macroeconomic aspects the following topics will be treated:

• Classical and Keynesian macroeconomics,
• Components of aggregate demand, national income determination, national income measurement and uses
• Sectoral contribution (agriculture, industry and services) to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Ghana,
• Fiscal and monetary policies, inflation, unemployment and extrenal trade of Ghana.

Mode of Delivery:

The course will be delivered through in-class lectures/PowerPoint presentations, case studies class and group discussions.

Reading Materials:

Lipsey, R. & Chry, A (January 2018). Economics, 13th Edition, Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Marshall, A (2016). Principles of economics, London: MacMillan & Co

Rittenberg, L. & Tregarthen, T (2012). Principles of microeconomics, Carolina: Carolina University

Samuelson, P. A. (4th Edition April 2006). Economics, Boston: McGraw-Hill

Stiglitz, J. E. & Walsh, C. E (2006). Economics, 4th Edition – New York: W. W. Norton & Company

Ahiawodzi, A. K. (2013). Macroeconomics, Accra: Sahabia Publication.

Bade, R. & Parkin, M. 8th Edition (Jan 2017). Foundations of macroeconomics, Boston: Pearson Addison Wesley.

Bawumia, M. (2010). Monetary policy and financial sector reforms in Africa, Ghana’s experience, Accra. Combert Impressions Ghana Ltd

Mankiw, N. G (2014). Macroeconomics, Boston: South-Western College

Killick, T. (2010). Development economics in action: A study of economic policies in Ghana,Oxford: Routhledge

ISSER (2014).The state of Ghanaian economy, ISSER: University of Ghana, Legon

Stockman (2012). Introduction to Macroeconomics, Boston: South-Western College

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:

• Introduction and Overview of the Economy of Ghana
• The Financial Sector and Inflation     
• Economic Planning                
• Sustainable Development/Environment        
• Structural Adjustment
• Employment              
• Poverty and Income Distribution
• The Economic Sectors and their relative performance
• SWOT Analysis of the Economy of Ghana

Reference Text:

Reference materials include but not limited to the following:

1. ISSER (various issues). The State of the Ghanaian Economy Report. Legon: ISSER.
2. Killick, Tony (2010). Development Economics in Action: A study of Economic Policies in Ghana, 2^nd edition. London and New York: Routledge.
3. Aryeetey, E., Harrigan, J. & Nissanke, M. (2000). Economic Reforms in Ghana: The Miracle and the Mirage. Oxford: James Currey.
4. Other useful resources include the following websites:
5. The Bank of Ghana www.bog.gov.gh
6. Ghana Statistical Service www.statsghana.gov.gh
7. World Bank, Ghana Office www.worldbank.org/en/country/ghana
8. International Monetary Fund, Ghana Office www.imf.org/external/country/gha/
9. Relevant Government of Ghana Ministries/Departments/Agencies via www.ghana.gov.gh

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:

• Applications of ratio and proportion,
• Computing taxes,
• Commercial discounts
• Simple and compound interest,
• Annuities
• Debt reduction
• Sinking funds,
• Capitalization and wasting of assets
• Stocks and bonds,
• Numeric and algebraic basics Algebraic forms and functions
• Quadratic and other functions; and graphs.

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 C. Brown Dubuque, Iowa
5. Weber, Jean E. (1982). Mathematical analysis; business and economic applications. 3^rd 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:

• Basic Introduction to Computers (History and architecture),
• Types and applications of computer software
• Introduction to operating systems (DOS, Windows [File Organization and System] and others).

The part two prepares students with hands-on experiential learning to be able to use office productivity tools, which include, but not limited to:

• Word processing, use of spreadsheet and presentation tools.
• Microsoft Office or any other open source productivity tools (Open Office).

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:

1.    Reed, D. (2010). Balanced Introduction to computer science, A: International Version, Pearson Higher Education.

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:

• Social, economic, political and geographical situations discussed in French. Grammar and constructional works will be more dealt with.
• Tenses in French language.
• Mon Ecole’’- Identifying subjects taught at Schools and time Frames or periods
• Mon village’’- identifying the right locations and important landmarks.
• Art of reading in French

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. 1 & 2 Trans afrique volume 1 & 2 Speeddad
3. Tsikpo T. (2010). Spear Guide to basic studies in French.
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 work place 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:

• The Nature of organisational Behaviour: Approaches to Organisation and Management;
• The Nature and Context of Organisations;
• Individual Differences and Diversity;
• The Nature of Learning;
• Perception and Communication;
• Work Motivation,
• Morale and Job Satisfaction;
• The Nature of Work Groups and Teams;
• Working in Groups and Teams;
• The Nature of Leadership,
• Structures of Organisations;
• Organisational Control and Power; membership conflIT and cooperation;
• organisational culture, change and development;
• Impact of technology on organisations;
• Personnel psychology;
• Bargaining behaviour and group dynamics;
• Society, the worker and work environment

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 LimitedEdinburgh 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 depIT 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:

1.    Banfield Paul, & Kay Rebecca (April 2018) Introduction to human resources management   Oxford University Press.

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:

• Basic accounting concepts
• Principles of double-entry accounting technique
• Preparation of basic financial statements for single entities.

 

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:

• Principles and concepts relating to financial accounting
• Double-entry accounting technique
• Preparation of financial statements for single entities. This stage of the course is very important and therefore should be made as practical as possible.

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. 6^th 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, 14^th: Pearson International.
8. Aristigueta, M. (2015). Organisational behaviour. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.

GBUS206

PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3 CREDITS

Objective: The main purpose of this course is to introduce students to the theories, concepts and practices of public administration settings and how these affect effectiveness and efficiency of public service delivery.

Content

The topics to be treated include but not limited to the following:

• Overview of the field of public administration its development and importance in modern government operations.
• Operation of government at all levels in Ghana.
• Role of the bureaucracy in a young democracy like Ghana
• Application of management and organizational theory to the public setting
• Constraints of public administration in relation to organizational development, human resources practices, ethics and values, professionalism, governmental budgeting and finance.
• Theories of public organizations,
• Bureaucratic discretion and accountability
• Policy formulation and implementation
• The changing nature of public administration.

At the end of the course students can demonstrate a good understanding of public administration at the turn of the 21st century in terms of the nature, scope, structures, functions, and challenges.

 

Mode of delivery:

Learning will be facilitated through lectures, individual and group assignment presentations, group discussions and case studies from the public sector organizations in Ghana other countries. Storey telling and guest lectures would also be employed to illustrate the work life of a public administrators in various scenarios.

Reading Materials:

1. Greene, Jeffrey D. (2004). Public Administration in the New Century: A Concise Introduction.
2. Sharp, Brett S., et al. (2016). Managing in the Public Sector: A Casebook in Ethics and Leadership. Pearson.
3. Ott, Steven J & Russell, E.W (2001) Introduction to Public Administration: A Book of Readings.  Pearson 

GBEC208

BUSINESS LAW

3 CREDITS

Objective:

The main objective is to introduce students to the legal environment of business and the legal issues managers have to content with on daily basis as well as the legal recourses available for addressing such issues.

Content:

The topics to be treated include but not limited to the following:

• Analytical framework to identify legal and ethical issues.
• The role of legal counsel in businesses.
• Management of litigation and the settlement of disputes (forms of alternative dispute resolution).
• The regulatory environment of business.
• Administrative law.
• Protection of intellectual property.
• Purpose of law in society
• Structure of the judicial system
• Contracts and business organisations
• Tort and criminal law and procedure.

Mode of Delivery:

Learning will be facilitated through lectures, individual and group assignment presentations, group discussions and case studies from the Judicial Sector in Ghana other countries. Storey telling and guest lectures would also be employed to illustrate the work life of managers in various legal scenarios.

ReadIng Materials:

1.    Ghartey, Joe. (January 2019). Doing business and investing in Ghana: legal and institutional framework. Janet Publications, Accra, Ghana

2.    Adjei-Mensah, Kwadwo (2004-2006). Principles of business law, Accra : His Grace Publications,

3.    Abbott, Keith.(2002). Business law. London : Continuum,

4.    Nayler, Peter.(October 2015). Business law in the global marketplace the effects of international business, Oxford, Eng. ; Burlington, MA : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann,

5.    Kadar, Abby (1996). Business law. Oxford Made Simple Books

6.    Harrison, Tom (1994). Business law, Sunderland Business Education Publishers

7.    Anderson, Ronald A.(2013). Business law. Cincinnati: South-Western Pub. Co.

8.    Lawson, Robert G., (1997). Business law for business and marketing students. Oxford, England : Butterworth-Heinemann,

SPRC301

RESEARCH METHODS

3 CREDITS

Objective:

This course intends to build the research methods knowledge and skills of the students so they can apply it to undertake business, economics and management research in general and hence be able to carry out a research dissertation. 

Content:

The course deals with the major types of research and discusses the methods and processes for adopting each type of research. The use of research for decision-making is emphasised in this course.

Topics include:

Background to Research, Developing research proposals, Research paradigms, Contributions of research to theory and practice, Research Ethics, Literature Review, Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Methods, Questionnaires Research Proposal and Presentation and defence of dissertation.

Upon completion of the course, students will acquire the basic research tools to enable them undertake business research effectively and efficiently.

Mode of Delivery:

Mode of delivery include lectures, class discussions, power point presentations and group assignments and discussions. Problem solving by the use of hands-on practical approach employing statistical packages computer programmes will be taught.

Reading Materials:

1.    Sue Greener & Joe Martelli (January 2014). An introduction to business research methods. 2nd E Edition Bookboon Premium ISBN: 978-87-403-0820-4

2.    Zikmund, William G. (2012). Business research methods, 7th Edition. Cengage Learning; 9th  edition

3.    Sreejesh, S. Mohapatra, Anusree M.R. (2014). Business research methods. Springer International Publishing.978-3-319-00538-6

4.    Greener Sue (2008). Business research methods. Ventus Publishing ApS.

5.    Saunder Mark (2015). Research methods for business students. Pearson Custom Publishing; 7th Edition.

6.    Quinlan, Christina (2011). Business research methods. Andover: Cengage Learning

7.    Eriksson, Pèaivi. (2008). Qualitative methods in business research Los Angeles ; London : SAGE,

8.    Saunders, Mark. (August 2015). Research methods for business students. Harlow: Financial Times Prentice Hall,

SPRC302

TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT

3 CREDITS

Objective:

This course is aimed at making the student understand the concept of Total Quality Management (TQM) and to use such understanding to help organizations introduce such quality management systems in their operations.

Content:

This course presents TQM as a way of life requiring cultural shift as a necessary step towards its introduction in every organization

Topics to be treated include but not limited to the following:

• Quality Definitions and Concepts
• History of Quality Management
• Quality tools/Models and techniques
• Importance of Total Quality Management in an Organization
• Barriers to achieving Total Quality Management
• Cost of Quality
• Product quality and customer satisfaction

At the end of the course, students should be capable of evaluating the quality systems of organizations and suggesting modifications for optimum quality performance.

 

Mode of Delivery:

This course will be delivered through class discussions, lectures, case exercises and Power Point presentations, group discussions and group project assignments.

Reading Materials:

1.    Besterfield, D. H. (Jan 2010). Total quality management, (3rd ed.). Prentice Hall.

2.    Goetsch, D. L. & Davis, S. (May 2015). Quality management for organizational excellence: introduction to quality management, (8th ed.). Pearson Inc.

3.    Summers, D. C. S. (2005). Quality management: Creating and sustaining organizational effectiveness, New York: Pearson Prentice Hall

4.    Besterfield, D. H. (2010). Total quality management, (4th ed.). New York: Prentice Hall.

5.    Evans, J. and Lindsay (2005). The management and control of quality, Thompson – Southwestern.

6.    Gryna, F. M. (2001). Quality planning & analysis, (4thed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill

GBUS301

MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS

3 CREDITS

Objective:

The main objective is to equip students with the knowledge and analytical skills for making economic decisions concerning business enterprises. The students understands that managerial success is enhanced by such skills.

Content:

The present students with economic theory and analytical tools for economic decision making regarding the firm under conditions of risk and uncertainty. It enables the student to analyse the efficiency of decisions.

Topics include but not limited to:

• Demand, cost and pricing decisions,
• Decision-making criteria and procedures,
• Optimisation problems, and linear programming.

Mode of Delivery:

This course will be delivered through class discussions, lectures, case exercises and Power Point presentations, group discussions and group project assignments

Reading Materials:

1.    Baye M. (Dec 2016). Managerial economics and business strategy (9th ed.). Boston: Irwin McGraw-Hill.

2.    Hirschey, M. (Jan 2005). Managerial economics (11th ed.)  New Jersey: Thomson/South-Western College Publishing.

3.    Keat, P. & Young, P. (2003). Manag Hirschey, M. (Jan 2013). Managerial economics (11th ed.)  New Jersey: Thomson/South-Western College Publishing, Managerial economics: Economic tools for today’s decision makers, Boston: Prentice Hall.

4.    McGuigan, J.R. Moyer, R.C and debHarris, F.H (September 2016). Managerial economics: Applications, strategy, and tactics, (10th  Edition), New

5.    Salvatore, D. (2011). Managerial economics in a global economy (7th ed.). New York: Fordham University.

6.    Samuelson, W. F, & Marks, S. G. (2013). Managerial economics (7th ed.), New York: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.

GBEC302

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

3 CREDITS

Objective:

To equip students with entrepreneurship knowledge, skills, concepts and principles so as to develop their innovative skills for contributing to improving business performance and for setting up their own businesses.

Content:

The topics to be treated in this course include but not limited to:

• Generating new business ideas
• Attract investors
• Marketing of good and services
• Managing expenses.
• Steps in setting up a business
• Developing business plans.
• Basic economic concepts related to small businesses, such as competition and production.
• Characteristics of successful entrepreneurs.
• Communication skills in speaking, writing, networking, negotiating, and listening.
• Sales methods, financing and credit, accounting, pricing, and government regulations.

Upon completion of the course students should develop marketable business plans to attract funding.

Mode of Delivery:

This course will be delivered through a lecturers, case studies, tutorials, class assignments and inspirational stories of entrepreneurs who have converted their ideas profitable businesses

Reading Materials:

1. Knowles, Ronald A. (2003). Small business, an entrepreneur’s plan, Fourth Canadian Edition, Thompson/Nelson,
2. Hisrich, Robert D., Michael Peters and Dean Shepherded (2011). Entrepreneurship, Tata McGraw Hill, ND
3. Barringer, Brace R., and R., Duane Ireland (2012). Entrepreneurship, Pearson Prentice Hall, New Jersey (USA).
4. Lall, Madhurima, and Shikha Sahai (2010): Entrepreneurship, Excel Book, New Delhi.
5. Charantimath, Poornima, (2011): Entrepreneurship development and small business enterprises, Pearson Education, New Delhi.

GBEC303

MARKETING MANAGEMENT

3 CREDITS

Objective:

The course aims at preparing the students to be able to grasp the Marketing Concept” and to apply this understanding together with the tools, techniques, templates presented in the theories to prepare and implement marketing plans and programmes for business organizations. The skill of developing integrated marketing communication programmes will be emphasized.

Content:

The course presents an overview of the marketing management process.

Topics to be treated include but not limited to:

• The role of marketing in organizations
• The nature of environmental of organizations
• Marketing mix for products and services marketing
• Analysing marketing opportunities
• Market segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP)
• Dealing with competition
• Developing marketing strategies
• Branding
• Managing and delivering marketing programmes
• Customer value, satisfaction and retention.

Mode of Delivery:

The course will be delivered through in-class lectures, discussions, PowerPoint presentation and group projects.

Reading Materials:

1.    Kotler, P & Armstrong, G.(2006).   Principles of marketing, 13th Edition, Prentice Hall

2.    Kotler, P. & Keller K. L., (February 2011). Marketing management, (14thed.) New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd

3.    Kotler, P (February 2011). Marketing management: The millennium edition, Prentice-Hall Inc

4.    Lindstorm, M. (2012). Marketing management (5th ed.) New Delhi: McGraw- Hill Education Private Limited.

 

 

GBEC304

MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTING

3 CREDITS

Objective:

To expose students to cost accounting techniques to enable them carry out cost planning, decision-making, performance evaluation, and control.

Content:

Topics that will be covered include but not limited to:

• Cost accounting techniques needed for effective business accounting decision making.
• Scarce resources, pricing and make-or-buy decisions.
• Cost accounting for reporting
• Cost and cost behaviour
• Allocation of cost/overheads to products and cost centres
• Accounting for inventories.

When the student completes this course they should be able to employ cost accounting techniques for key business decision making.

Mode of Delivery:

Course will be facilitated through lectures, case studies, power point presentation, group assignments and discussions and preparation of financial plans and budgets.

Reading Materials:

1.    Brewer P., Garrison R., Noreen E., Kalagnanam S. & Vaidyanathan G. (2018). Introduction to managerial accounting: 2nd Canadian ed.  Ryerson:McGraw-      Hill

2.    Hilton S., Ronald, W., & Favere-Marchesi, M. (November 2019). Managerial accounting,(12th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin

3.    Ravi, M. K. (2013). Advanced management accounting. (3rd ed.) New Delhi: India and Oscar Publications, DEL.

4.    Ronald, W. H., Michael, M. & Frank S., Cost Management: Strategies for Business Decisions McGraw-Hill Irwin (September 2007)

GBEC305

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

3 CREDITS

Objective:

This course aims at making the students become familiar with the concept of operations management predominantly as the management function that converts inputs to outputs of goods and services and as a result its effectiveness and efficiency affect profitability of firms a great deal.

Content:

Operations is about conversion of inputs to outputs of goods and services. The course provides students with basic understanding of concepts, techniques and tools to design, analyse, and improve core operational capabilities.

Topics covered include but not limited to:

• Production planning
• Production control
• Risk pooling
• Quality management
• Process design.
• Inventory control
• Process design and analysis

At end of the course student is expected to apply concepts and techniques of operations management to assess and suggest improvements to the operational performance of business organisations.

 

Mode of Delivery:

The use of case studies, lectures/guest lectures, and simulation games coupled with in-class discussions, power point presentations, group discussions, use of computer packages

 

Reading Materials:

1.    David Collier and James Evans. Operations Management, 3rd Edition. Upper Saddle River, NJ: South-Western Cengage Learning. 2nd Edition (2007)

2.    Williams. J. (2013). Operations management: theory and practice. New York, N.Y.  McGraw-Hill/Irwin

3.    Amsterdam; Boston (2008). Quality and operations management.  Pergamon Open Learning,

4.    Stevenson, William J.(Febraury 20017).Operations management. Boston.McMcGraw-Hill

5.    Rowbotham, Frank.(February 2012). Operations management in context, Oxford, U.K. : Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann,

6.    Stevenson, William J.(February 2015). Production/operations management. Boston : Irwin/McGraw-Hill

7.    Heizer, Jay H. (January 2016). Production and operations management: strategies and tactics. Boston: Allyn and Bacon

8.    Vonderembse, Mark A.(1998). Operations management: concepts, methods, and strategies St. Paul: West

GBEC306

MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

3 CREDITS

Objective:

The main objective of this course is to develop the information management knowledge, skills and attitudes of the students so they can understand and appreciate that the effective collation, processing, storage and retrieval of management information for managerial decision making is key to managerial success. 

Content:

This course teaches students to have a wider appreciation of management information needs, its source within and outside the organization, the classification and issues relating to access etc.. The relevance of management information for decision making is also emphasized.

The course will provide analysis in data and knowledge as a corporate resource, data processing, system theory, system environment, nature of organisations and organizational communication, database and system design as well as decision making.

Major topics:

• Nature of Managerial Decisions
• Management Information and Strategic Thinking
• System Concepts and Information Systems
• Competitive Strategies and the use of Information Technologies
• Customer Relationship Management
• Decision Support Systems and Computer Software
• Enterprise and Global Management of Information Technology
• Internal Assessment
• Information Systems and Society
• IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
• Organizations and Information Systems

At end of the course students are capable of applying Computer Software such as Microsoft Excel to analyse information and make decision analysis.

 

Mode of delivery:

The content of this course will be delivered through a combination of lecturers, case studies, tutorials, class assignments and plenary discussions.

 

Reading Materials:

1.    James A. O’Brien (2008) Introduction to Information Systems, Essential for the E-Business enterprise – Eleventh Edition

2.    Muneesh Kumar (2007) Business Information Systems, Vikas Publishing House PVT Ltd, New Delhi, India

3.    Laudon. K. & Laudon, J. (March 2019), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 19th edition Boston, Pearson

4.    Laudon. K. & Laudon, J. (March 2019), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 16th edition Boston, Pearson

5.    Laudon and Laudon (2008), Essentials of Management Information Systems, International edition 8th edition. Pearson

6.    French C. S. (1993) Data Processing and Information Technology. DP. Publications

GBEC307

COMPANY LAW

3 CREDITS

Objective:

This course prepares the students to knowledge in and appreciate of the concept of Company Law and how this defines the legal processes involved in the setting up, ownership and management of a company.

Content:

The course emphasize the application of company law the Ghanaian and international jurisdITions. Students are made to understand and apply Common Law Rules and the Statutes regulating companies.

Topics that will be discussed include but not limited to:

• Types of Companies
• Incorporation of Companies
• General Principles of Company Law
• Capital, Share Capital & Debt Capital
• Classes of Shares & Class Rights,
• Directors: Appointment & Termination, Powers, Duties and Liabilities
• Board Meetings & Resolutions, Calling a Meeting (Notice, Service, Agenda, Quorum), Procedure at Meeting (Chairperson, Motions, Resolutions, Minutes, Approval of Minutes, Adjournments)
• Corporate Governance, Company Secretary Statutory Duties and Notifications, Accounts, Audit, & Annual Returns
• Registrar of Companies – Roles and Responsibilities,
• Dissolution & Winding-Up of Companies.

Upon completion of this course the student should be capable of providing sound legal advice the managers of a business bordering the company’s operations and decisions that have legal ramifications.

Mode of DelIvery:

This course will be facilitated by lectures, review of cases, quizzes, debates, assignments, research mini-projects and Power-Point presentations

Reference Materials:

1.    Bondzi-Simpson, P.E (2009). Company law in Ghana. Accra: Avant Associates Ltd.

2.    Bagrial, A (2005). Company law (11th ed.). New Delhi: Vikas Publishing House PVT Ltd.

3.    Barber, S. (2003) . Company law (4th ed.). London: Old Baily Press.

4.    Dine Janet, & Koutsias, Marios (March 2009) Company Law.. Palgrave Macmillan, UK

5.    Gower, L .C. B., & Comn, J.B (2016). Principles of modern company law (10th ed.). London: Stevens & Sons

6.    Companies Code 1963 (Act 179)

7.    Incorporated Private Partnership Act, 1962, Act 152

8.    Government of Ghana (1961) Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the Working and Administration of Company Law in Ghana (1961) (Gowers Report)

GBEC401

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

3 CREDITS

Objective:

At the end of the course, students should be able to apply key financial tools and models for making key financial management decisions in business contexts.

Content:

Students will be exposed to concepts, theories and practices in financial management and how these are put together to create value or wealth for businesses.

Topics to be treated include but not limited to:

• Time Value of  Money
• Valuation of Securities
• Risk and Return
• Capital Investment Decisions
• Firm Valuation
• Basics of Mergers and Acquisitions
• Capital Budgeting
• Dividend Policy
• Debt Financing
• Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Finance.
• Financial Markets and Financing Decisions
• Leasing and Buying.

Mode of Delivery:

The course will be delivered lectures, case studies, PowerPoint presentations, individual and group assignments and discussions.

Reading Materials:

1. Brigham, E. F., Ehrhardt, M. C. (2014) Accounting and Financial Management Theory and Practice.14^th Edition, South-Western.
2. Brigham, E.F. Gapenski, L.C and Ehrhardt, M.C. (1999) Accounting and Financial Management Theory and Practice. The Dryden Press, Harcourt Brace College Publishers, New York
3. de Haan, J. (2012). Financial Markets and Institutions: A European
   1. 2^nd Edition, Cambridge University Press.
4. Penman Stephen H. (2012) Financial Statement Analysis and Security Valuation 5^th: New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education:
5. Arnold, G. (2008) Corporate Accounting and Financial Management, 4^th Edition, Prentice Hall, Financial Times
6. Watson, D, and Head, A., (2008) Corporate Principles and Practice 5^th Edition. Prentice Hall, Financial Times

 

GBEC402

INTEGRATIVE BUSINESS SIMULATION

1 CREDIT

In this course students be coached to integrate business concepts, evaluate ethical implications of decisions, and apply analytical skills to make decisions. The application of various simulation exercises would be used to help students engage in day-to-day business decision making involved in real life management of companies. Each simulation iteration would put students in decision making posture pertaining to core business functions including R&D, marketing, production, finance, HR, logistics and operations for the firm. Students would be encouraged to integrate their knowledge across the various subject areas of the programme so as to make good business decisions.

Text: None

GBEC406

LEADERSHIP

3 CREDITS

ObJective:

The main objective is for the students to understand the concept of leadership in relation to managing corporate entities and the dynamic role leaders play to bring about success in the firm.

Content:

The theories and principles of leadership as well as the differences between management and leadership is carefully explained to the student. Students are made to understand that leadership is a complex responsibility that it relates to successful implementation of business strategy.

Topics that will be discussed include but not limited to:

• Leadership and Management
• Leadership and Power
• Leadership and Coercion
• Approaches to Leadership
• Types of Leadership
• The Balanced Scorecard
• Leadership and Ethics
• Effective delegation, motivation, development of employees
• Group dynamics, team building, managing conflIT
• Effective communication

 

Mode of Delivery:

Learning in this course will be facilitated through lecturers, guest speaking, case studies, tutorials, class assignments and discussions including students’ leadership vision sharing.

Reference Materials:

1.    Bass, Bernard M. (1985). Leadership and performance beyond expectations. New York: Free

2.    Press.

3.    Bass, Bernard M., Bass, Ruth and Stogdill, Ralph M. (November 2008). The Bass handbook of leadership:

4.    theory, research, and managerial applications. New York: Free Press.

5.    Bryman, Alan (March 2011). The SAGE handbook of leadership. Los Angeles, [Calif.], London:

6.    Chemers, Martin M. and Ayman, Roya (1992). Leadership theory and research: perspectives and directions. Academic Press.

7.    Gold, Jeffrey, Thorpe, Richard and Mumford, Alan (April 2016). Gower handbook of leadership and management development. Farnham: Gower.

8.    Northouse, Peter Guy (March 2017) Leadership: theory and practice. Thousand Oaks: SAGE.

9.    Rowe W. G. and Guerrero L. (eds) (March 2018). Cases in leadership. Los Angeles: SAGE.

10.  Yukl, Gary A. (February 2012). Leadership in organizations. Upper Saddle River, N.J.: Pearson Education.

GBEC408

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

3 CREDITS

Objective:

The objective of this course is to develop a strategic thinking mind-set in the students and to understand the strategic management process.

Content:

This course will present a general overview of strategic management to the students. This will entail strategy analysis (internal and external), formulation of strategies at different levels of the organization, and strategy implementation.

Topics to be treated include but not limited to:

• Introduction to strategic management
• External environment analysis
• Internal environment analysis
• SWOT/TOWS Analysis and Key Issues derivation
• Business strategy
• Corporate strategy
• International strategy
• Cooperate strategy
• Strategic leadership
• Ethical reasoning, organisation structure and controls.

Upon completion of this course, students should be able to apply all the knowledge and skills and develop a workable strategic plan.

 

Mode of Delivery:

Learning will be facilitated through class discussions, lecturers, case studies, assignments, power point presentation and discussions.

Reading Materials:

1.    Ireland D., Hoskisson, R. E. & Hitt, M. A.( 2011). The management of strategy concepts (9th edition). Mason, Ohio: South-Western Cengage

2.    David, Fred (2014). Strategic management: Concepts and cases, 14th Edition Publisher: Pearson Prentice Hall.

3.    De Wit, Bob, & Ron Meyer (2010). Strategy ‐ process, content, Context: An international Perspective, fourth edition, London: Thomson Learning.

4.    Bartlett, C., Ghoshal, S. and Beamish, P. (March 2010). Transnational management, McGraw Hill, 5e

5.    Barney, J.B. and Hesterly, W.S. (January 2016).  Strategic management and competitive advantage, third edition. Prentice Hall.

6.    Marcus, A.A. (April 2016). Management strategy, McGraw Hill,

7.    Wheelen, T.L., Hunger, J.D., Hoffman, A.N. &  Bamford, C.E. (september 2017). Concepts in strategic management and business policy. Pearson, 14th edition

GBEC409

LONG ESSAY I / PROJECT I

3 CREDITS

This course is intended to develop the capacity of the student to harness and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired across the other subject including research methods to be able to embark on an original and independent research work leading to a research project report. The course emphasizes innovativeness and is problem solving oriented. In some cases students may be encouraged to use the research data to emphasis is on develop a marketable business plan for a new product that for which the market potential has been estimated. Such a plan is expected to be supported by a strong business case analysis. The purpose is to encourage entrepreneurial initiatives among the students. Alternatively students may choose to elect to do a long Essay.

Text: None

GBEC410

LONG ESSAY II / PROJECT II

3 CREDITS

This course is a continuation and completion phase of the Long Essay Ii / Project I. Students are supported through supervision mostly to complete either the business/marketing plans or the long essays they began in the previous semester so that they can make presentations in various seminars until the final defence of their concepts or prototypes. Through this process students will reinforce their team work culture acquired during the programme and also learn the practicalities of running a business, for instance, protecting inventions with patents and trademarks.

Text: None

GBEC OPTION

NB: Each Level 400 candidate is supposed to take one elective course from any other area of concentration in the second semester

BTMC 201 INTRODUCTION TO IT                                                  3 CREDIT HOURS

Objective

The objective of this course is to introduce students to a business and computer-related course that would prepare them for work in the information processing fields. In particular, it aims to provide a basic knowledge of computer hardware and software systems and introduce the organisations and business areas to which computers may be applied

Content

The topics to be discussed include:

• Introduction to business organisation and information systems;
• Develop the skills in communication, verbal and written, which play an important part in business computing and information processing;
• Introduce sufficient training in programming to enable an understanding of the design, writing and documenting of a program;
• Develop knowledge, capabilities and use of generic hardware
• Develop knowledge and capabilities of generic software.

The syllabus consists of:

Information systems which will give students a broad foundation of basic computing/data processing knowledge and skills; Human communication and Business Organisation, which will provide students with the necessary written and verbal communication skills to enable them to relate to others on computing and non-computing matters. Give the student an understanding of the information needs of organisations, the various types of organisation and the various ways that Information Technology permeates within organisations. Students to become familiar with the various types of software and hardware categories and their capabilities. Students will develop skills to use generic software especially of database and spreadsheet nature. Introduce students to programming Techniques and System Development

Upon completion of this course the student should have achieve some knowledge and skill foundation to pursue other Information and Communication Technology courses

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through in-house lectures/power point presentations and practical computer lab session

Reference Material

1. A’ Level Computing (4th ed), by P.M. Heathcote (2000), Payne-Gallway Publishers Ltd ISBN 1-903112-21-4
2. ‘A’ Level IT (2nd ed), by P.M. Heathcote (2000), Payne-Gallway Publishers Ltd ISBN 0-9532490-8-5
3. Business Systems Development , by Tudor Dorothy and Tudor Ian (1997), NCC Education Services Limited ISBN 1-90234-305-0
4. Human Communication and Information Systems, by Stuart Harris (1988), NCC Education Services Limited, 1998 ISBN 1-90234-300-X
5. The Complete A-Z IT & Computing Handbook, by Bob Penrose and Bill Pollard, Hodder & Stoughton Ltd ISBN 0-340-80277-4
6. Understanding Computer Science for Advanced Level, (4th ed) by Ray Bradley, Stanley Thornes Ltd ISBN 0-7487-4046-5
7. Using Information Technology. A Practical Introduction to Computers and Communications. (3rd ed)
8. by Williams, Sawyer & Hutchinson (1999), Irwin/McGraw-Hill Companies ISBN 0-07-115867-7

BTMC202 INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING                               3 CREDITS HOURS

Objective

This course seeks to provide learners with the basic principles and a broad grounding in principles and concepts of computer programming from a vendor neutral perspective. As the first programming course, the course aims at building the foundation upon which further programming courses will be based.

Content

The topics to be discussed in this course include algorithms and representation of algorithms (flowcharts, pseudocode, etc), overview of programming languages, Interpreters and compilers, Basic syntax and semantics of a higher-level language, Variables and Variable types, expressions and assignment, Simple I/O, Conditional and iterative control structures, functions and parameter passing, Structured decomposition.

It is recommended that Python or C/C++ programming languages be used to illustrate the fundamental programming constructs.

It is expected that the knowledge obtained from this course would form the basis upon which further knowledge and skill could be developed in computer programming.

 

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through in-house lectures/power point presentations and practical computer lab session.   

 

Reading Material

1. Liang, D. 2010. Introduction to Programming with C++”, 2nd Edition, Publisher:  Pearson Higher Education,
2. Summerfield, M. 2010. Programming in Python 3: A Complete Introduction to the Python Language, 2nd Edition, Publisher: Addison-Wesley.
3. Davis, S. (2010) Beginning Programming with C++ For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)), Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; Pap/Cdr edition
4. Dawson, M. 2010. Python Programming for the Absolute Beginner, Third edition: Course Technology

 

Note. Reading material provided here will be supplemented with current SPPED Library and other online learning resources provided from time to time.

BTMC301 INFORMATION SYSTEMS            3 CREDITS

Objective:

This course introduces students to the basic tools, concepts, principles and skills utilized in the field of information systems. Emphasis will be on the use of computer technology tools to manage information and business resources.

Content:

The course entails an understanding of types of business information systems including strategies in using information systems to support business decisions and operations. Ethical issues related to the information age, privacy, security risks, legal and environmental concerns will also be discussed and common business problems using appropriate Information Technology applications and systems will be analysed.

Major topics:

1. Systems concepts
2. Hardware and Software
3. Networks and Telecommunication
4. Taxonomy of Information Systems
   1. Transaction Processing Systems
   2. Management of Information Systems
   3. Decision Support Systems
   4. Artificial Intelligence
   5. Expert Systems
   6. Internet-Based Systems; eg cloud
   7. Basic programming
   8. Decision Making Tools – Microsoft Excel Solver
   9. Information Systems in Global Business Today & Global E-Business and Collaboration
   10. Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy. Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
   11. IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
   12. Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
   13. Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology & Securing Information Systems Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
   14. E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods & Managing Knowledge
   15. Building Information Systems & Enhancing Decision Making
   16. Managing Projects & Managing Global Systems

Learning Outcome

At the end of the course, students should be able to

• manage IS with any of the approaches that addresses particular organisational problems most appropriately
• develop a strategic IS plan in respect of an organisation’s people, processes and environment
• source information technology within and without an organisation
• champion technological change or induce other people to assume technology championship roles
• analyse the use of information technology with the aim of dealing with resistance and improving user satisfaction

The course will provide students with the skills of Microsoft Excel solver in decision analysis. The course will also prepare students for other technology-intensive information system courses.

Mode of delivery. The content of this course will be delivered through a combination of in-class lecturers, tutorials, students’ presentations and discussions, and class assignments.

Reading Materials:

1. O’Brien, James. (2003)Introduction to Information Systems Irwin, McGraw-Hill.
2. Laudon, Kenneth C. and Laudon, Jane P. (2012), Management Information Systems, Prentice Hall, 12Ed. International inc
3. Muneesh Kumar (2007) Business Information Systems, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, India
4. K. & Laudon, J. (2014), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 13^th edition Boston, Pearson
5. K. & Laudon, J. (2015), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 14^th edition Boston, Pearson
6. Laudon and Laudon (2008), Essentials of Management Information Systems, International edition 8^th Pearson

Stair, R. M.  and Reynolds G. (2008) Fundamentals of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach. 4^th Edition. Australia. Thompson

BTMC302 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING I (C++/Java)                     3 Credits

Objective

This course is aimed at training learners on concepts of complex program design by introducing students to complex programming structures using an Object Oriented Programming approach. Emphasis is on training participants to represent problem situations in an Object Oriented format and develop solutions as such.

Content/Topics

The topics to be covered include Control Structures, User-Defined functions, Arrays and Strings, Pointers, Record (structs), Object-oriented design: Encapsulation and information-hiding, Separation of behaviour and implementation, Classes and subclasses, Inheritance (overriding, dynamic dispatch), Polymorphism (subtype polymorphism vs. inheritance), Stream Input/Output, Exception Handling, File Processing, Bits, Characters, Strings and Structures.

Upon completion of this course, students are expected to recognize and understand the components that comprise the object oriented approach to development and demonstrate the ability to communicate technical development concepts effectively through object orientation

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical computer lab session.    

Reading Materials

1. Liang, D. 2009 Introduction to Programming with C++. 2nd Ed. Pearson Higher Education
2. Davis, S. 2010. Beginning Programming with C++ for Dummies (For Dummies (Computers) John Wiley & Sons;
3. Deitel, C++ HOW TO PROGRAM; 5TH Edition and D.S. MALIK, C++ PROGRAMMING, 3rd Edition
4. Troelsen, A. 2008 Pro VB and the .NET 3.5 Platform (Expert’s Voice), 3rd edition Apress;
5. Mayo J. 2010. Microsoft Visual Studio. A Beginner’s Guide. McGraw-Hill
6. Troelsen, A. and Agarwal, V. 2010. Pro VB 2010 and the .NET 4.0 Platform, Apress; 1 edition

BTMC303 DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING                       3 Credits

Objectives

This course provides an overview of the core technologies used in today’s data communication and networks. It focuses on principles of operation, design issues, and current implementations and the architecture. The course also gives some insight into the how networks are structured. It also aims towards acquainting the student with selected quantitative performance analysis of computer networks. Other topics include Packet and Circuit Switching WAN Technologies such as X.25, Frame Relay, ISDN and broadband Wide Area Networks. Next, the course introduces students to networking technologies. The course aims to help students understand these technologies which are required to analyse, design and build networks and configure network devices.

Content/Topics

Topics include Introduction: Data communications, Networks, The Internet, Protocols and Standards. Network Models, Data and Signals, Digital Transmission, Analogue Transmission, Multiplexing and Spreading (Bandwidth Utilization techniques), Transmission Media,  WAN Switching, Using telephone and Cable Network for Data Transmission, Data Link Layer, Error Detection and Correction, Data Link Control, Multiple Access, Wireless LANs, Connecting LANs, Backbone Networks, and Virtual LANs. Other topics to be treated include

Topics to be covered in this course include Wireless Network Technologies; WIFI, Cellular Telephone and Satellite Networks etc. WAN Connection Technologies; SONET/SDH, X.25, Frame Relay, ATM and Point-to-Point. Network Layer Technologies and Protocols, IPv4 Addressing, IPv6 Addressing, Internetworking, Address mapping and error reporting and multicasting, Message/Packet forwarding techniques, Unicast routing protocols (RIP, RIPv2, IGRP, EIGRP, OSPF, ISIS, BGP) and Multicast routing protocols, Internetwork configurations Using Cisco’s Internetworking Operating System (IOS) and Security Device Manager (SDM)).

Switching and Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), Virtual LANs(VLANs), Network Security, Network Address Translation(NAT). Transport Layer: Process-to-process Delivery (UDP, TCP and SCTP), Congestion control and Quality of Service.

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class assignments.

Reading Material

1. Kumar, Anurag,Manjunath, D.,Kuri, Joy, Communication Networking : An Analytical Approach, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2004
2. William Stallings, “Data and Computer Communications”, International Version, 9/E, Publisher:  Pearson Higher Education, Published:  02 Sep 2010, © 2011.
3. Behrouz Forouzan, “Data Communications Networking,” Publisher: McGraw Hill, Published: February 9, 2006.
4. Wayne tomasi, “Introduction to Data Communications and Networking,” Publisher: Prentice Hall (May 1, 2005).

Note. Reading material provided here will be supplemented with current SPPED Library and other online learning resources provided from time to time

BTMC401 DATABASE SYSTEMS                                                       3 Credits

Objectives

This course extends the knowledge acquired in introduction of students to information management. The focus is on theoretical aspects of distributed database design, object database management systems and data warehousing concepts.

Content

Selected Database Issues: Security and Administration, Transaction Management and Query Processing.

Distributed DBMSs and Replication: Distributed DBMSs – Concepts and Design, Distributed DBMSs – Advanced Concepts, Replication and Mobile Database.

Object DBMS: Object – Oriented DBMSs – Concepts and Design, Object – Oriented DBMSs Standards and Systems and Object – Relational DBMSs.

The Web and DBMSs: Web technology and DBMSs and Semi Structured Data and XML

Business Intelligence: Data warehousing concepts, Data warehousing Design, OLAP and Data Mining.

The use of Oracle DBMS is highly recommended for demonstration in course.

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class assignments.

Reading Material

1. Connolly, T. and Begg, C. 2009 “Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management”, 5/E, Addison-Wesley.
2. Garcia-Molina, H. Ullman, J and Widom, J 2008 Database Systems: The Complete Book: Pearson Higher Education.
3. Silberschatz, A. Korth, H. and Sudarshan, S. 2011 Database System Concepts, © McGraw-Hill
4. Terry, et al. 2011. Database Modeling and design. 5^th Ed, Morgan Kaffman.
5. Oppel, A. 2010. Data Modelling. McGraw-Hill
6. Murach J. 2015 My SQL Murroch & Associates

 

Note: Reading material provided here will be supplemented with current SPPED Library and other online learning resources provided from time to time.

BTMC402 DATABASE SYSTEMS DESIGN

Objectives

This course introduces students to the information management. The focus is on theoretical aspects of database design and implementation. The focus is on teaching students to develop conceptual models, relational models and translating them into physical models where best practices are adhered to.

Content

Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of Computing

Relational Model and Languages: Relational Model, Relation Algebra and Relational Calculus, Introduction to ANSI SQL, Data Manipulation and Data Definition languages (Using MS Access).

Database Analysis and Design: Database System Development Lifecycle, Database Analysis, Entity – Relationship Modeling, and Normalization.

Design Methodology: Methodology – Conceptual Database Design, Methodology – Logical Database for the Relational Model, Methodology – Physical Database Design for Relational Databases, Methodology – Monitoring and Tuning the Operational System.

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class and computer lab assignments.

Reading Material

1. Connolly, T. and Begg, C. 2009 “Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management”, 5/E,  Addison-Wesley.
2. Garcia-Molina, H. Ullman, J and Widom, J 2008 Database Systems: The Complete Book: Pearson Higher Education.
3. Silberschatz, A. Korth, H. and Sudarshan, S. 2011 Database System Concepts, © McGraw-Hill
4. Terry, et al. 2011. Database Modeling and design. 5^th Ed, Morgan Kaffman.
5. Oppel, A. 2010. Data Modelling. McGraw-Hill
6. Murach J. 2015 My SQL Murroch & Associates

 

BTMC403 WEB TECHNOLOGIES                                                       3 Credits

Objective

This course introduces students to the concepts and techniques of WEB protocols and technologies.

Content

Students are taught basic protocols and standards that apply. The course explores the design issues and techniques, and examines the use of multimedia systems. At the conclusion of the course students should, understand the fundamentals of the World Wide Web, HTML, HTTP and Web browsers, understand a variety of multimedia formats, including sounds and images, and be able to choose appropriate formats for particular applications.

Topics

Topics include HTTP protocol, Presentation abstractions, Web-markup and display languages, Client-side programming, Server-side programming, Web services, Web servers, Emerging technologies, Standards & standards bodies.

It is recommended some of the most recent web design technologies such as Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), PHP, JavaScript, Ajax and Server Side Includes (SSI), ASP. Net be used. MS SQL Server and My SQL DBMS are recommended database platforms for dynamic websites.

Mode of Delivery:

The content of this course will be delivered through a combination of in-class lectures, tutorials, computer science laboratory tutorials and class assignments.

Reading Materials:

1. Martyn Prigmore, 2007.An Introduction to Databases with Web Applications, Publisher: Prentice Hall
2. Learning Web Design: A Beginner’s Guide to (X)HTML, StyleSheets, and Web Graphics, Jennifer Niederst, Publisher: O’Reilly Media; Third Edition edition (June 15, 2007)
3. Ellie Quigley and Marko Gargenta, PHP and MySQL by Example, © 2007, 1st Edition, Published Nov 22, 2006 by Prentice Hall.
4. Brown, D. 2007. Communicating Design: Developing Websites documentation for design and Planning, New Riders.

Note. Reading material provided here will be supplemented with current SPPED Library and other online learning resources provided from time to time.

BTMC404

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE AND ORGANISATION

3 CREDITS

Objective:

The objective of the course is to introduce students to the fundamental building blocks of computer systems, and to give a better understanding on how a the computer system is structured and how the various components of the system interact with each other for data capture, processing, information dissemination and storage.

Content:

Pre-requisite: Discrete Mathematics

Topics covered include: The Computer System: A Top-Level View of compute Function and Interconnections, Cache Memory, Internal Memory Technology, External Memory, Input/Output and OS Support. The Central Procession Unit; Computer Arithmetic, Instruction Sets (Characteristics and Functions and Addressing Modes and Formats), Processor Structure Function, Reduced Instruction Set Computers (RISCs), Instruction-Level Parallelism and Superscalar Processors. Instruction Set, Control Unit Operation and Microprogrammed Control, Parallel procession and Multicore Computers.

Mode of Delivery:

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class and computer lab assignments.

Reading Material:

1. Hennessy, John L. Patterson, David A., Computer Architecture: A Quantitative Approach 5th edition Ed. 5, Elsevier Science & Technology Books, 2011
2. William Stallings, Computer Organisation and Architecture: Designing for Performance. 8th Edition), Publisher:  Pearson Higher Education, Published:  30 Jul 2009, © 2010.
3. Antony Carter, Robert Hind and B.S. Chalk, Computer Organisation and Architecture: An Introduction (Grassroots), Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan; 2nd Revised edition (4 Dec 2003).
4. Computer Architecture and Organization: Designing for Performance, 8th Edition, By William Stallings, (C) 2010, 8th, Published Apr 3, 2009 by Prentice Hall Pearson Higher Education

Note. Reading material provided here will be supplemented with current SPPED Library and other online learning resources provided from time to time.

BTMC405 DIGITAL INNOVATION AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Objective

The Objective of this course is to provide students with the innovation and developmental trend of IT globally as it impacts on business

Content

The ‘Emerging Technologies’ course provides students with a detailed level of knowledge and skills related to planning, designing, and integrating products and systems to meet the demands of the emerging technologies field. Emerging technologies are generally defined as a radically novel and relatively fast-growing technology applications, such as smartphones, eLearning, eHealth, eCommerce, 3D printing, robotics, autonomous vehicles, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoTs), etc. This course will introduce various cutting-edge technologies and explore the interactions between the technologies and the business users

Students will be introduced to emerging IT devices and services that impact on socio-business trend globally. These include but not limited to Big Data, Smart device and Mobile Emerging Technologies, Internet of things (IOT), 5G and Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics and Augmented Reality and Video Streaming  

Mode of Delivery:

The course will be delivered lectures, case studies, PowerPoint presentations, individual and group assignments and discussions.

Reading Materials:

1. Barrat, James. Our Final Invention: Artificial Intelligence and the End of the Human Era. New York: Thomas Dunne Books, 2013.
2. Forbes, Nancy. Imitation of Life: How Biology is Inspiring Computing. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2005.
3. Frankish, Keith and William R. Ramsey, eds. The Cambridge Handbook of Artificial Intelligence. Cambridge University Press, 2014.
4. Geraci, Robert M. Apocalyptic AI: Visions of Heaven in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality. New York: Oxford University Press, 2010.
5. Headleand, Christopher J., William J. Teahan, and Llyr Ap Cenydd, eds. Artificial Life and Intelligent Agents. New York: Springer, 2015.
6. Helmreich, Stefan. Silicon Second Nature: Culturing Artificial Life in a Digital World. Los Angeles, CA: University of California Press, 2000.
7. Johnston, John. The Allure of Machinic Life: Cybernetics, Artificial Life, and the New AI. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2008.
8. Kaebnick, Gregory E., ed. Synthetic Biology and Morality: Artificial Life and the Bounds of Nature. Basic Bioethics. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2013.
9. Molloy, Claire, Steven Shakespeare, and Charlie Blake. Beyond Human: From Animality to Transhumanism. New York: Continuum, 2012.
10. Moravec, Hans P. Mind Children: The Future of Robot and Human Intelligence. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1990.
11. Moravec, Hans P. Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind. New York: Oxford University Press, 2000.
12. Kirkup, Gill, Linda Janes, Kathryn Woodward, and Fiona Hovenden, eds. The Gendered Cyborg. New York: Routledge, 1999.
13. Riskin, Jessica, ed. Genesis Redux: Essays in the History and Philosophy of Artificial Life. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2007.
14. Turing, Alan M., edited by B. Jack Copeland. The Essential Turing. Oxford University Press, 2004.
15. Warwik, Kevin.  I, Cyborg. Champaign, IL: University of Illinois Press, 2004.

BTIT304  IT SOURCING AND PROCUREMENT   3 CREDIT HOURS

Objectives

To provide students with an understanding of procurement processes to provide Information Technology resources to optimise organisational goals

Content/Topics

The course involves supply chain strategy and sustainability; procurement strategy; supplier selection and evaluation; negotiation and contract management; how to analyse and design effective supply chain operations; how to use data, models and software to solve problems and inform decisions;  inventory and operations management; accounting; freight transport and project management

At the end of the course, students should have developed an understanding and use of the following:

• Evolution of logistics and supply chain management.
• Forrester/Bull-whip effect.
• Forecasting and Inventory Management
• Contribution to strategy.
• Performance measurement and information systems.
• Lead-time and time compression.
• E-supply chain
• Lean/Agile supply
• National/Regional distribution centres (RDC)
• International sourcing/offshoring
• International logistics
• Supply chain sustainability and risk
• Develop the technical, strategic, political, and communications skills necessary to lead through constant digital innovation and disruption.
• Learn how to implement new technology that enhances business performance and growth.
• Develop the management and communications skills to successfully lead initiatives and major projects within or between organizations.
• Leverage technology as a driver for business process innovation and improvement.
• Anticipate, adapt to and accelerate technology’s impact on individuals, organizations, and industries

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class assignments.

Reading Material

BTIT402 DATABASE SYSTEMS DESIGN

Objectives

This course introduces students to the information management. The focus is on theoretical aspects of database design and implementation. The focus is on teaching students to develop conceptual models, relational models and translating them into physical models where best practices are adhered to.

Content

Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of Computing

Relational Model and Languages: Relational Model, Relation Algebra and Relational Calculus, Introduction to ANSI SQL, Data Manipulation and Data Definition languages (Using MS Access).

Database Analysis and Design: Database System Development Lifecycle, Database Analysis, Entity – Relationship Modeling, and Normalization.

Design Methodology: Methodology – Conceptual Database Design, Methodology – Logical Database for the Relational Model, Methodology – Physical Database Design for Relational Databases, Methodology – Monitoring and Tuning the Operational System.

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class and computer lab assignments.

Reading Material

1. Connolly, T. and Begg, C. 2009 “Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management”, 5/E,  Addison-Wesley.
2. Garcia-Molina, H. Ullman, J and Widom, J 2008 Database Systems: The Complete Book: Pearson Higher Education.
3. Silberschatz, A. Korth, H. and Sudarshan, S. 2011 Database System Concepts, © McGraw-Hill
4. Terry, et al. 2011. Database Modeling and design. 5^th Ed, Morgan Kaffman.
5. Oppel, A. 2010. Data Modelling. McGraw-Hill
6. Murach J. 2015 My SQL Murroch & Associates

BTKM301 INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT        

3 CREDITS  

Objective:

This course introduces students to the basic tools, concepts, principles and skills utilized in the field of information systems. Emphasis will be on the use of computer technology tools to manage information and business resources.

Content:

The course entails an understanding of types of business information systems including strategies in using information systems to support business decisions and operations. Ethical issues related to the information age, privacy, security risks, legal and environmental concerns will also be discussed and common business problems using appropriate Information Technology applications and systems will be analysed.

Major topics:

1. Systems concepts
2. Hardware and Software
3. Networks and Telecommunication
4. Taxonomy of Information Systems
   1. Transaction Processing Systems
   2. Management of Information Systems
   3. Decision Support Systems
   4. Artificial Intelligence
   5. Expert Systems
   6. Internet-Based Systems; e.g. cloud
   7. Basic programming
   8. Decision Making Tools – Microsoft Excel Solver
   9. Information Systems in Global Business Today & Global E-Business and Collaboration
   10. Information Systems, Organizations, and Strategy. Ethical and Social Issues in Information Systems
   11. IT Infrastructure and Emerging Technologies
   12. Foundations of Business Intelligence: Databases and Information Management
   13. Telecommunications, the Internet, and Wireless Technology & Securing Information Systems Achieving Operational Excellence and Customer Intimacy: Enterprise Applications
   14. E-Commerce: Digital Markets, Digital Goods & Managing Knowledge
   15. Building Information Systems & Enhancing Decision Making
   16. Managing Projects & Managing Global Systems

Learning Outcome

At the end of the course, students should be able to

• manage IS with any of the approaches that addresses particular organisational problems most appropriately
• develop a strategic IS plan in respect of an organisation’s people, processes and environment
• source information technology within and without an organisation
• champion technological change or induce other people to assume technology championship roles
• analyse the use of information technology with the aim of dealing with resistance and improving user satisfaction

The course will provide students with the skills of Microsoft Excel solver in decision analysis. The course will also prepare students for other technology-intensive information system courses.

Mode of delivery. The content of this course will be delivered through a combination of in-class lecturers, tutorials, students’ presentations and discussions, and class assignments.

Reading Materials:

1. O’Brien, James. (2003) Introduction to Information Systems Irwin, McGraw-Hill.
2. Laudon, Kenneth C. and Laudon, Jane P. (2012), Management Information Systems, Prentice Hall, 12Ed. International inc
3. Muneesh Kumar (2007) Business Information Systems, Vikas Publishing House, New Delhi, India
4. K. & Laudon, J. (2014), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 13^th edition Boston, Pearson
5. K. & Laudon, J. (2015), Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm. 14^th edition Boston, Pearson
6. Laudon and Laudon (2008), Essentials of Management Information Systems, International edition 8^th Pearson
7. Stair, R. M. and Reynolds G. (2008) Fundamentals of Information Systems: A Managerial Approach. 4^th Australia. Thompson

BTKM 304 TACIT KNOWLEDGE DATA WAREHOUSING AND MINING                              3 Credits

Objective

The objective of this course to equip students with the necessary knowledge, tools and techniques required to design and manage an enterprise data warehouse. It also introduces learners to fundamental principles behind data mining and efficient techniques for mining large databases.

Content

This course is in two parts. The first part is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, tools and techniques required to design and manage an enterprise data warehouse. The course covers, in depth, the various terminologies, processes and concepts used in multi-dimensional modeling, data marts, and reporting techniques. The course deals with the generic DW architecture and takes students through a number of projects in which the architecture is implemented.

The second part of the course introduces fundamental principles behind data mining and efficient techniques for mining large databases. It provides an overview of the algorithmic aspect of data mining: its efficiency (high dimensional database indexing, OLAP, data reduction, compression techniques) and effectiveness (machine learning involving greedy search, branch and bound, stochastic search, parameter optimisation). Efficient techniques covered include association rules mining (Apriori algorithm, correlation search, constrained association rule discovery), classifier induction (decision trees, RainForest, SLIQ; Support vector machine; Naive Bayesian; classification based on association / visualisation), cluster analysis (k-means, k-mediods, DBSCAN, OPTICS, DENCLUE, STING, CLUSEQ, ROCK etc), and outliers/deviants detection (LOF, Distance-based outlier etc).

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class and computer lab assignments.

Reading Material

1. Pang-Ning Tan, Michael Steinbach and Vipin Kumar, “Introduction to Data Mining” Publisher:  Pearson Higher Education (2006).
2. George M. Marakas, “Modern Data Warehousing, Mining, and Visualization: Core Concepts”, Publisher:  Prentice Hall (2003).
3. The Data Warehouse Toolkit, 2nd Edition – R. Kimball and M. Ross – ISBN 0-471-20024-7
4. The Data Warehouse ETL Toolkit – R. Kimball and J. Caserta – ISBN 0-7645-7923-1

Note. Reading material provided here will be supplemented with current SPPED Library and other online learning resources provided from time to time.

BTKM402 KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT DATABASE SYSTEMS DESIGN 3 CREDITS

 Objectives

This course introduces students to the information management. The focus is on theoretical aspects of database design and implementation. The focus is on teaching students to develop conceptual models, relational models and translating them into physical models where best practices are adhered to.

Content

Pre-requisite: Fundamentals of Computing

Relational Model and Languages: Relational Model, Relation Algebra and Relational Calculus, Introduction to ANSI SQL, Data Manipulation and Data Definition languages (Using MS Access).

Database Analysis and Design: Database System Development Lifecycle, Database Analysis, Entity – Relationship Modeling, and Normalization.

Design Methodology: Methodology – Conceptual Database Design, Methodology – Logical Database for the Relational Model, Methodology – Physical Database Design for Relational Databases, Methodology – Monitoring and Tuning the Operational System.

Mode of Delivery

The Course will be delivered through lectures/power point presentations and practical class and computer lab assignments.

Reading Material

1. Connolly, T. and Begg, C. 2009 “Database Systems: A Practical Approach to Design, Implementation and Management”, 5/E,  Addison-Wesley.
2. Garcia-Molina, H. Ullman, J and Widom, J 2008 Database Systems: The Complete Book: Pearson Higher Education.
3. Silberschatz, A. Korth, H. and Sudarshan, S. 2011 Database System Concepts, © McGraw-Hill
4. Terry, et al. 2011. Database Modeling and design. 5^th Ed, Morgan Kaffman.
5. Oppel, A. 2010. Data Modelling. McGraw-Hill
6. Murach J. 2015 My SQL Murroch & Associates

 

12   ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS

Regulations on students’ assessment, performance and achievements should be clearly defined and there should be evidence of students’ awareness of the regulations.

Each course will have an evaluation system consisting of supervised written examinations, case assignments, projects, etc. The specific weights of each component shall be determined within the guidelines approved by the Academic Board. The evaluation system must be detailed in a syllabus to be provided to students at the beginning of each course.

Typically, the following scoring (weighting) scheme will apply in the evaluation of students’ performance:

• Final Examinations – 60%
• Continuous Assessment – 40%

Continuous assessment includes term papers, class assignments, syndicate work, quizzes, case studies, class tests, class attendance, among others.

Evaluation by Students

During each semester, each student will be requested to evaluate the courses they took, by completing an evaluation form under conditions of confidentiality and anonymity.

Grading System

The grading system is as follows:

LETTER GRADING	NUMERICAL PERCENTAGE	GRADE POINT	INTERPRETATION
A+	80-100	4.00	Outstanding
A	70-79	3.75	Excellent
B+	65-69	3.50	Very Good
B	60-64	3.00	Good
C+	55- 59	2.50	Average
C	50-54	2.00	Fair
D	40 -49	1.5	Fail
F	Below 40	0	Weak Fail
X	–	0	Absent
I	–	–	Incomplete
Z	–	–	Disqualified

Grade Z:Failure due to DISQUALIFICATION from an examination as a result of an examination malpractice or offence as determined by the Academic Board.

Grade I: Denotes INCOMPLETE and is awarded to a student who is unable to complete a course for reasons adjudged by the Academic Board as satisfactory.

Grade X: A grade X shall be awarded to a student who absents himself/herself from examinations without any satisfactory reasons. It is a failed grade which attracts zero (0) awarded to the student.

Grade Point (GP)

For each (letter) Grade there is a corresponding Grade Point as indicated above.  The Grade Point earned by a student for each course completed is computed as the product of the number of credits (credit units) for the course and the Grade Point equivalent of the (letter) grade obtained in the course.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The Grade Point Average is obtained by dividing the sum of the Grade Points obtained by the total number of credits (credit units) of courses completed.  A student does not earn credits for an F grade.

Cumulative Grade Point Avenage (CGPA)           

A student’s cumulative grade point average is calculated by dividing the total number of Grade Point obtained, up to any specified time, by the total number of credits for all courses for which the student has completed up to that time.

Final Grade Point Average (FGPA)           

The FGPA is the CGPA for all courses for which the student has registered up to the end of the academic programme

For each (letter) Grade there is a corresponding Grade Point as indicated above.  The Grade Point earned by a student for each course completed is computed as the product of the number of credits (credit units) for the course and the Grade Point equivalent of the (letter) grade obtained in the course.

Grade Point Average (GPA)

The Grade Point Average is obtained by dividing the sum of the Grade Points obtained by the total number of credits (credit units) of courses completed.  A student does not earn credits for an F grade.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)            

A student’s cumulative grade point average is calculated by dividing the total number of Grade Point obtained, up to any specified time, by the total number of credits for all courses for which the student has completed up to that time.

Final Grade Point Average (FGPA)           

The FGPA is the CGPA for all courses for which the student has registered up to the end of the academic programme.

CLASSIFICATION

CLASS	CUMMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE (CGPA)
FIRST CLASS	3.60  –  4.00
SECOND CLASS UPPER DIVISION	3.20  –  3.59
SECOND CLASS LOWER DIVISION	2.60  –  3.19
THIRD CLASS	2.00  –  2.59
Fail	Below 2.0

1. 
   Mode of certification: Please state name of awarding institution

Proposed: Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)

13. Staffing:

 

1. Provide information on staffing for the programme in the table below (this should include only those who have responded positively to appointment letters, or if existing staff, have received letters for re-assignment or additional responsibilities):

 

NAME	SEX	HIGHEST QUALIFICATION OBTAINED AND PLACE	AREA OF SPECILISATION	RANK	FT/PT
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

1. Details of staff development plan (if any) including but not limited to the following:
   1. Technical Assistance;
   2. Overseas training;

• Local training;

1. Mentoring

 

4.    PROJECTED STUDENT ENROLMENT

 

Projected student enrolments for the next five (5) years in the programme are as follows:

 

ACADEMIC YEAR	UNDERGRADUATE
	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020
Female	3	5	7	10	12
Male	12	15	18	20	23
Total	15	20	25	31	37

5.    RESOURCES

1. Physical Resources:

Provide details of the available physical facilities including the following:

1. classrooms, laboratories/demonstration rooms, studios and farms workshops and their respective capacities (as applicable);
2. Pieces of equipment, instruments and tools;

• Provisions made for the physically challenged;

1. Safety facilities provided.

The College benefits from large modern and new premises offering all the comfort and facilities needed to pursue 21^st century type of learning.

• SPPED College is located on XXXXXXXXXXX in a mixed area with easy access and widely available public transportation
• Premises cover XXXXXXX meters of built areas (Ground floor, plus 4 floors, each of XXXXXXX sq. meters conveniently partitioned; with the possibility to add 1 additional floor)), with 65 parking spots available (and a possibility of expansion through neighbouring facilities)
• SPPED building has XXXXXXX private generators to support its activities at all times
• All floors are served by two elevators allowing easy access for physically challenged
• Building has a main access and emergency exit staircases; it is equipped with fire detectors and extinguishers
• Classrooms are large, well-lit naturally and by electrical fixtures; they include comfortable desks and chairs, LCD projection and modern boards. All parts of the building have air conditioning
• All sections of the building are covered with Wi-Fi for internet access to all students, faculty and administration
• Premises include many classrooms, meeting rooms, cafeteria, private gym, dispensary, PC lab

1. Sources of information (e.g. Library) and other relevant resources.

Students will have available the physical resources of the Library as well as 24/7 access to various e-libraries providing them with e-books and e-journals (see section B of NAB questionnaire).

15. Student Learning Outcomes

Please state/list the student learning outcomes for the programme (i.e. the set of knowledge and skills a graduate of the programme should have)

The programme seeks to produce graduates who are:

• Professionally skilled in the various fields of their major
• At the cutting edge of the usage professional modern tools
• Possess the analytical and critical skills need to approach various types of challenging problems and solve them in a result-oriented manner, still being cautious decision makers with critical minds.
• Capable of working in a team and taking a proactive and leading part in the team’s work
• Equipped with high moral and professional values that they have been trained to consider as an integral part of the conditions for their professional and personal success
• Educated to pursue fairness in their business dealings, applying the laws as necessary.

In short, they will have expanded intellectual, professional and personal skills that will set them up to become successful global professional leaders.

16. Sources of Funding for the programme

Please specify and state the amount involved in the following:

1. External sources: College Owners’ Funds
2. Internal (specify and state amount):
3. Tuition fees (in Ghana Cedis) if applicable per student: all-inclusive tuition and fees in the range of XXXXXXX US$ (about Ghana Cedis GHSXXXX), with financial programmes allowing needy students to benefit from full or partial scholarships.

 

Following the initial investment phase funded by the partners in the project, the financing of the educational group will come mostly from tuition, training fees and donations (owners and others). 

The tuition level would consider the investments needed, as well as the cost of quality international education delivered in Ghana. Fees will also take into account comparable competitor’s tuition.

However, the university will endeavour significant efforts and initiatives to avoid becoming the educational recourse of an exclusive and small elite minority. It will partner with various public and private organizations in order to offer its education to the largest base of students and adults.

17. Linkages

Linkages with other organisations/institutions (national/international) for academic or other forms of support

SPED will establish partnerships with Higher Education institutions in Ghana and globally which will provide support in certain educational fields as well as exchanges opportunities.