Department of Computer Science & Information Technology
School of Physical Sciences
For more than 25 years, computing courses have been provided for students from various departments by the computer centre. With the recent developments and trends in the information technology (IT), the University of Cape Coast established an academic department known as the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology. The primary focus of this department is teaching and research in computing. Furthermore the need for trained computer scientists and information technologists is one of the challenges that face the rapidly growing Ghanaian economy.
The worldwide shortage of qualified human resources in IT has been the main obstacles to the deployment, exploitation and development of ICT to accelerate socio-economic development. In Ghana there is an urgent need to meet this shortfall in computer science with graduate having the requisite skills. This programme is geared toward this major area of manpower requirement by preparing qualified SSS graduate for a career in IT. The programmes that the DCSIT runs are geared towards this major area of manpower requirement. In this regard, the department admits qualified SSS graduates and train them for a career in computing.
The Objectives of the Department:
- Prepare graduate for a career in computer science and information technology.
- Expose students to appropriate computer skills for the job market as professionals and practicing computer scientists and Information technologists.
- Enhance the relationship between the University and the computer industries
- Conduct research in Informatics - Design computer solutions when appropriate
- Train computer scientists and Information Technologists in new technologies in ICT.
Admission Requirements:
The entry requirements are the same as for the School of Physical Sciences.
However, in the case of COMPUTER SCIENCE:
(i) Candidates must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science.
(ii) In addition to the above, candidates must have obtained aggregate 10 or better in Elective Mathematics and Physics and any one (1) Elective subject.
In the case of INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY:
(i) Candidates must have passes in Core English, Core Mathematics and Core Science.
(ii) In addition to the above, candidates must have obtained aggregate 10 or better in Elective Mathematics and any other two (2) elective subjects with grades not lower than D.
