Polytechnic Events

Special Academic Board Meeting on First Semester Exams
Mar 12, 2012 (All day)
..A First Semester Event
5 weeks 2 hours from now
Submission of Semester Exams Questions for Moderation
Mar 07, 2012 (All day)
..A Second Semester Event
4 weeks 2 days from now
Submission of Semester Exams Questions with Scheme to Deans
Mar 05, 2012 (All day)
..A Second Semester Event
4 weeks 2 hours from now
Publication of Results pending Academic Board Approval
Mar 01, 2012 (All day)
..A First Semester Event
3 weeks 3 days from now
Publication of Results pending Academic Board Approval
Mar 01, 2012 (All day)
..A First Semester Event
3 weeks 3 days from now
Exams Audit Committee meets
Feb 27, 2012 - Feb 29, 2012
..A First Semester Event
3 weeks 2 hours from now
Submission of Exams Results to Audit Committee
Feb 24, 2012 (All day)
..A First Semester Event
2 weeks 4 days from now
School Board Meeting on 1st Semester Exams Results
Feb 22, 2012 (All day)
..A First Semester Event
2 weeks 2 days from now
Departmental Board Meeting on 1st Semester Exams Results
Feb 20, 2012 (All day)
..A First Semester Event
2 weeks 2 hours from now
Registration Ends
Feb 17, 2012 (All day)
..A Second Semester Event
1 week 4 days from now
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News in Flash

New Rector Inducted

The Governing Council of the Kumasi Polytechnic has endorsed the appointment of Professor N. N. N. Nsowah-Nuamah as the new rector of the institute.

GETFund presents 58-seater bus to Kumasi...

58-seater Tata bus valued at 500 million cedis is presented to the Kumasi Polytechnic by the GETfund Board in Kumasi.

K-Poly receives two Canadian Professors

Two visiting Canadian Professors have arrived at the Kumasi Polytechnic to provide training programmes with the view to building the capacity of staff of the polytechnic.

Kumasi Polytechnic has a new faculty

The Kumasi Polytechnic has a new faculty, the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, which is to provide specialized manpower training for the health sector. The new faculty will also train Laboratory Technicians, Dispensing Technologists, Nursing and other health related professionals.

K-Poly to be relocated to Kuntenase

The Kumasi Polytechnic (K-Poly) is to be relocated to Kuntenase in the Bosomtwe District of the Ashanti Region. Currently, the polytechnic has acquired a 300-acre land at Kuntenase, some 10 km from Kumasi for the purpose, and surveyors are in the process of demarcating the land whiles financing is sought for actual construction work to begin.

Kumasi Polytechnic joins AAU

The Kumasi Polytechnic (K-Poly) has been admitted into the Association of African Universities (AAU) as a full member, with effect from July 1, 2011. K-Poly becomes the 264th member and the second Polytechnic in Africa, after the Polytechnic of Namibian, to be accepted by the AAU as a full member.

Kumasi Polytechnic to start Petrochemical...

The Kumasi Polytechnic would from next academic year start degree programmes in Petrochemical Engineering and four other areas of study, Professor Nicholas Nsowaah-Nuamah, the Rector, said. These include Nursing, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science and Industrial Laboratory.

Chipscare Limited donates whiteboards to K-Poly

Chipscare Services Limited, suppliers of office equipment, stationary and IT facilities management has donated three pieces of low reflect whiteboard and 100 pieces of refillable whiteboard markers to the Kumasi Polytechnic.

Scottish professors make third books donation to...

A consignment of books, which were donated by a group of Scottish professors to the Kumasi Polytechnic, has been presented to the institution’s library at a short ceremony.

HND and BTech Applications Ended

The Kumasi Polytechnic wishes to inform all prospective students that sale of HND and BTech application forms has ended. However, sale of Non-HND forms continues until further notice.

AKTECH gives K-Poly five Toshiba Laptops

AKTECH Suppliers and Logistics, local representatives of AMATROL INC. of the United States, has presented five brand new Toshiba laptops to the Kumasi Polytechnic. The laptops which cost about GH₵1,450 each (GH₵7,200 altogether) were purposely for the benefit of staff of Mechanical and Electrical departments of the Polytechnic.

Kumasi Polytechnic to run PhD Statistics Programme

The Kumasi Polytechnic is to run a three-year PhD programme in Statistics with effect from the 2012/2013 academic year. In this regard, the Polytechnic is collaborating with the Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone - Freetown, which has a strong Statistics faculty, to run the programme

K-Poly Best Engineering Student to Receive...

RAINCOAT Roofing Systems Limited, an Accra-based roofing sheet manufacturing company is to offer a scholarship package to the best Engineering student in the Kumasi Polytechnic, as part of its social responsibility. The Human Resource Manager of the company Ms. Sarah Ewurama Quarshie, who informed the management of Kumasi Polytechnic when she visited the institution said, even though the fine details of the scholarship package were yet to be worked out, the management of the company has made a firm decision to implement it.

Kumasi Polytechnic welcomes University of Sierra...

The Kumasi Polytechnic has welcomed Professor Joseph Aruna Lawrence Kamara, a Sierra Leonean Statistician and researcher as Visiting Professor for four weeks. Professor Kamara, who is the head of the Department of Mathematics at Fourah Bay College, University of Sierra Leone, Freetown, has extensive knowledge in Mathematical Demography, Statistics and Statistical Modelling.

4th Canadian education fair slated for Kumasi in...

The fourth edition of the annual higher education fair organised by the Canadian High Commission in Ghana, will, for the first time be organised Kumasi. Accra will also host one according to the organisers. The Kumasi edition of the fair comes off on 2nd February, 2012 at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and the Kumasi Polytechnic has received an early invitation from the High Commission of Canada in Accra.

K-Poly bids farewell to Sierra Leonean Visiting...

The Kumasi Polytechnic yesterday bid farewell to Professor Joseph Lawrence Aruna Kamara of the University of Sierra Leone, Fourah Bay College, whose one month stay in Kumasi as visiting Professor has ended.

K-POLY UNVEILS THREE NEW FACULTIES AT 19TH...

The Kumasi Polytechnic, on Tuesday 15th November, 2011 formally out-doored three new faculties at the institution’s 19th Matriculation ceremony. The new faculties are the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Faculty of Built and Natural Environment and the Faculty of Creative Art and Technology. This brings the number of faculties and institutes at the Polytechnic to seven. The others are the Faculty of Applied Science, Faculty of Business and Management Studies, Faculty of Engineering and the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development.

SIC Financial Services Limited manages five...

The SIC Financial Services Limited, the brokerage and investment arm of the State Insurance Company has won the bid to manage the Provident Fund of Kumasi Polytechnic which is currently valued at about GH₵500,000 (five billion old Ghana Cedi). An agreement to that effect has been signed between the two entities at the Polytechnic’s premises in Kumasi.

K-Poly, Chinese company to assemble computers,...

The Kumasi Polytechnic has signed a joint venture agreement with SongTech Company Limited of China which will pave the way for the two partners to set up an US$11 million plant to assemble electrical and electronic equipment. Under the agreement, K-Poly and SongTech are to set up the K-PST Electronics Company Limited, an entity that will oversee the assembly of the K-PST brand of laptops, desktop computers, mobile phones and television sets for the Ghanaian and West African markets.

Top marks for K-Poly 7th Congregation organisation

Relief was the one word that was on the lips of management, staff, students and even graduands as the much anticipated 7th Congregation of Kumasi Polytechnic passed off peacefully last December without any hitch. What is even surprising is the praise being heaped on organizers of the congregation for the meticulous planning and execution of the programme which has won the admiration of many skeptics.

Non-HND Programmes

NON-HND PROGRAMMES


(A) FULL TIME PROGRAMMES

 

 

    1. Electrical Enginnering Technichian Part III

    2. Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part III

    3. Motor Vehicles Technician Part III 

    4. Construction Technicians Course Part III

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

 Technician Part II

 

 


(B)  PART-TIME PROGRAMMES 

1.  I.C.A 1 (Ghana)

2.  Ghana Accounting Technician Part I, II, and III

3.  Diploma in Business Studies in the following options:

   a. Accountancy

   b. Marketing

   c. Secretarial 

   d. Management 

   e. Statistics 

   f. Purchasing and Supply 

   g. Enterpreneurship

4. Diploma in Computerized Accounting 

5. Diploma in Business Administration 


ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR OPTIONS 1-5 ABOVE

Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including  English Language and Mathematics.


6.   Catering 821/1 and 812/2 

7.   Advanced Furniture Craft

8.   Intermediate Fashion

9.   Electrical Engineering Technician Part I and II

10. Mechanical Engineering Technician Part I and II

11. Motor Vehicle Technician Part I and II

12. Construction Technician Course Part I and II


 ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR OPTIONS 6-12 ABOVE

a. Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including  English Language and Mathematics OR

b. Four (4) passes in all four course in General Course in Construction OR

c. Passes in all Advanced courses in Building/Intermediate Certificate in Carpentry and Joinery, Block       Laying and Concreting, Plumbing and Painting and Decorating/NVTI Grade I



(D) ACCESS/PRE-HND PROGRAMME FOR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATE
One Year Access Course for entry into the following HND Programmes
  1. HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering
  2. HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant, Production, Automobile and Metallurgy)
  3. HND Building Technology
  4. HND Furniture Design and Construction
  5. HND Marketing
  6. HND Chemical Engineering
  7. HND Civil Engineering 
  8. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
A minimum qualification of Intermediate or its equivalent
Alication Forms for B, C and D : GHC 65.00 for mature Applicants and GHC for a,, other Applicants
(E) ACCESS COURSE FOR DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE HOLDERS
Dispecsing Technology Certificate holders who do not have the requisite qualification for direct entry to LEVEL 3000 of HND Dispensing Technology can roll in six (6) week access programme. Successful candidates will gain entry to LEVEL 300 of HND Dispensing Technology.
Tuition Fees: GHC 200.00
Time: Duration the long vacation (June-August, 2010)
(F) ONE YEAR TOP-UP HND DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME
A one year top-up Dispensing Technology Programme leading to HND Dispensing Technology
Mode: a) Regular (Morning) for applicants with distinction in DT Part II Examination
      b) Part-Time (Evening: 2.30-6.30)
      c) Long vacation (June-August each year); for three long vacation sessions.
 (b) and (c) are fee paying programmes.
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
Must have overall credit and over all credit in Chemistry in Dispensing Technichian Part III Examination of Technical Examination Unit  (i.e. Dispensing Technology Certificate Holders) OR must have passed the access course as above organized by the Department of Diapensing Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic.
(G) LONDON CENTRE OF MARKETING ADMISSIONS (March 2011-December 2011)
1. LEVEL ONE (DIPLOMA)
a. Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR
b. Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
(a)Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including  English Language
(b)Mature Students (30 years and above)
(c)'O' and 'A' Level Holders
2. LEVEL TWO (HIGHER DIPLOMA)
a. Higher Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR
b. Higher Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
(a)Holders of L.C.M Diploma
(b)Diploma in Business Studiesk Draft payable to the Rector, Kumasi 
(c)Holders of Professional Business Certificate (eg. ICM.; Certificate Level of C.I.M)
3. LEVEL THREE (PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA)
a. Professional Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR
b. Professional Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
(a)Holders of L.C.M Higher Diploma
(b)Holders of other Professional Diploma
(c)HND Graduates
4. LEVEL FOUR (ADVANCE DIPLOMA)
a. Advance Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR
b. Advance Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing
ENTRY REQUIREMENT
(a)First Degree Holders
(b) Holders of Diploma of Prefessional Bodies (eg C.I.M)
DURATION OF PROGRAMMES:
SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH LEVEL (July 2011 - December 2011)
TUITION FEES: GHC 300.00; APPLICATION FROMS: GHC 35.00
TIME a) MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 4.30PM -7.30PM
     b) WEEK-ENDS: SATURDAY EVENING
MODE OF APPLICATION
A set of Application Forms and Brochure can be obtained from the following places:
  1. Kumasi Polytechnic Case Office
  2. Technical Examination Unit, Accra next to Kimbu Senior Secondary Technical School.
     Contact: 0244061819
  3. All UBA Branches in the country
Payment should be by Bank Draft payable to the Rector, Kumasi Polytechnic. Completed Application Forms with 
self-addressed (with stamps foolscap envelope should reach the Registrar, Kumasi Polytechn ic, Post Pffice Box 845, Kumasi not later than 
30th June , 2011.

(C) ACCESS/PRE-HND PROGRAMME FOR TECHNICAL/VOCATIONAL SCHOOL GRADUATE

One Year Access Course for entry into the following HND Programmes
  1. HND Electrical/Electronics Engineering  

  2. HND Mechanical Engineering (Plant, Production, Automobile and Metallurgy)  

  3. HND Building Technology  

  4. HND Furniture Design and Construction  

  5. HND Marketing  

  6. HND Chemical Engineering

  7. HND Civil Engineering

  8. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

A minimum qualification of Intermediate or its equivalent

Application Forms for B, C and D : GHC 65.00 for mature Applicants and GHC for all other Applicants. 


(D) ACCESS COURSE FOR DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE HOLDERS

Dispensing Technology Certificate holders who do not have the requisite qualification for direct entry to LEVEL 300 of HND Dispensing Technology can roll in six (6) week access programme. Successful candidates will gain entry to LEVEL 300 of HND Dispensing Technology.


Tuition Fees: GHC 200.00

 
(E) ONE YEAR TOP-UP HND DISPENSING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME

A one year top-up Dispensing Technology Programme leading to HND Dispensing Technology


Mode: a) Regular (Morning) for applicants with distinction in DT Part II Examination 

          b) Part-Time (Evening: 2.30-6.30PM)

          c) Long vacation (June-August each year); for three long vacation sessions. 

    (b) and (c) are fee paying programmes.


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

 Must have overall credit and over all credit in Chemistry in Dispensing Technichian Part III Examination of Technical Examination Unit  (i.e. Dispensing Technology Certificate Holders) OR must have passed the access course as above organized by the Department of Diapensing Technology, Kumasi Polytechnic.

(F) LONDON CENTRE OF MARKETING ADMISSIONS (March -December )

1. LEVEL ONE (DIPLOMA)

a. Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR

b. Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

(a) Four (4) SSSCE/WASSCE passes including  English Language

(b) Mature Students (30 years and above)

(c) 'O' and 'A' Level Holders


2. LEVEL TWO (HIGHER DIPLOMA)

a. Higher Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR

b. Higher Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

(a) Holders of L.C.M Diploma

(b) Diploma in Business Studiesk Draft payable to the Rector, Kumasi 

(c) Holders of Professional Business Certificate (eg. ICM.; Certificate Level of C.I.M)


3. LEVEL THREE (PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA)

a. Professional Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR

b. Professional Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

(a) Holders of L.C.M Higher Diploma

(b) Holders of other Professional Diploma

(c) HND Graduates


4. LEVEL FOUR (ADVANCE DIPLOMA)

 a. Advance Diploma in Sales and Marketing OR

 b. Advance Diplomna in Human Resource Development and Marketing


ENTRY REQUIREMENT

(a) First Degree Holders

(b) Holders of Diploma of Prefessional Bodies (eg C.I.M)


DURATION OF PROGRAMMES: SIX (6) MONTHS FOR EACH LEVEL (July - December )


TUITION FEES: GHC 300.00; APPLICATION FROMS: GHC 35.00


TIME     a) MONDAY TO FRIDAY: 4.30PM -7.30PM    

             b) WEEK-ENDS: SATURDAY EVENING

 

Applicants should see  Application Form & Instructions for details on mode of application.