Ghana Communication Technology University
public university in Ghana
Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU) is a public university in Accra, Ghana founded in 2005.
The school was formerly known as Ghana Telecom University College and Ghana Technology University College . The change in name to Ghana Communication Technology University came with the passing of the Ghana Communication Technology University Bill in June 2020.
Overview
The university provides bachelors degrees and graduate programs, particularly in Computing, Engineering and Information and Communications Technologies. It also offers certificate programs, with courses that provide credit for the bachelor's degree, and other professional development seminars and workshops.
Its school of Business opened in January 2009. First degrees in business include Bachelor of Science in Business and Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship. A Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Technology is offered.
The school maintains partnership with Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (KNUST), Ghana; AFRALTI, Kenya; The Open University, United Kingdom; DePaul University, USA; Aalborg University, Denmark; St. Mary's College of Maryland, USA; Antioch University, USA; University of California, Santa Barbara, California; Information Communication Technology (ICU), South Korea; University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom; Wildau Institute of Technology, Germany.
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