GIMPA Admission Requirements and How To Apply

There are several choices for students who wish to proceed to the university for higher academic qualifications in Ghana. For those looking to be admitted into the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA), there are specific requirements that need to be met to be considered eligible. All these and more have been thoroughly explained in this article. Read on to get the complete requirements for admission into the university.

Applying for Admission into GIMPA: The General Basic Requirements Needed

Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) offers courses under different programs, thus, they release their admission application forms under different categories. But before going on to apply for a course in GIMPA under any of the programmes, candidates are advised to ensure that they meet certain basic requirements. For one, the least you can obtain is a D (4) in six subjects. The table below explains the grades better.

WASSCE

Applicants having WASSCE ought to have a minimum of 6 (six) credit passes in six subjects (This must comprise of three core and three elective subjects).

SSSCE

The minimum aggregate score required here is 24. At least, applicants must have a D (4) in six subjects.

GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ Levels

Applicants having ´O´ or ´A´ Levels should have Grade 6 or higher in five ´O´ level subjects. This must include subjects such as English, Mathematics and an Arts or Science subject. Also, they should obtain passes in three subjects; out of the passes, one should be Grade D or higher at the ´A´ Levels

GIMPA Distance Education Programme: Entry Requirements

SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants

To gain admission into any of the programmes, Senior High School graduates ought to obtain at least six credits; from A – D in SSSCE and A1 – C6 in WASSCE. The recommended subjects are English, Core Math, and Integrated Science (for science applicants) or Social Studies (for non-science applicants).

Also included are three electives in Vocational/Science/Business/General Arts, with a total aggregate score not exceeding 30. Added to that, Science inclined applicants must possess at least – grade C6 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE in subjects like Social Studies/Life Skills. Also, non-Science applicants ought to obtain at least a grade C6 in WASSCE or D in SSSCE in subjects like Integrated Science/Core Science.

Distance Education Programmes in GIMPA

GIMPA Distance Education offers the under-listed programmes:

• Masters Programmes (Evening/Modular Sessions)
• Master of Philosophy MIS (MPhil MIS) [Evening/Modular Sessions]
• Master of Philosophy ICT (MPhil ICT) [Evening/Modular Sessions]
• Master of Science MIS (MSc MIS) [Evening/Weekend/Modular Sessions]
• Master of Science ICT (MSc ICT) [Evening/Weekend/Modular Sessions]
• MSc. IT & Law [Evening/Weekend/Modular Sessions]

These come under postgraduate programmes for Distance Education:

• Post-Graduate Diploma ICT (PD ICT) [Evening/Weekend Sessions]
• Post-Graduate Diploma MIS (PD MIS) [Evening and Weekend Sessions]

These courses are under undergraduate programmes for Distance Education:

• BSc Information and Communication Technology (BSc ICT) [Daytime/Evening Sessions]
• BSc Computer Science (BSc CS) [Daytime/Evening Sessions]
• BSc Management Information Systems (BSC MIS) [Daytime/Evening Sessions]
• BSc. Health Informatics [Daytime/Evening Sessions]
• Diploma in Applied Computer Science (Day Session)

These are the certificate and short courses offered under Distance Education

• Certificate in ICT (CICT)[Daytime/Evening/Weekend Sessions]
• Mature Entrance Course [Daytime/Evening/Weekend Sessions]

GIMPA Admission For Diploma & Undergraduate Programmes

Diploma Programmes

There are just two diploma programmes offered at GIMPA:

1. Diploma in Management Studies (DMS) – a 2-year daytime programme offered at Kumasi, Takoradi, and Greenhill campuses.
2. Diploma in Applied Computer Science (DACS) – a 2-year daytime programme offered at the Greenhill Campus.

Admission Requirements for GIMPA Diploma

• SSCE Holders: Six passes (A – D) in all the subjects, including English and Mathematics. At least three of the passes have to be relevant to the applicant’s area of specialization.
• WASSCE Holders: Six passes (A1 – D7) in all the subjects, including English and Mathematics. At least three of the passes have to be relevant to the applicant’s area of specialization.

Academic Progression: Applicants who hold GIMPA’s DACS/DMS may meet the requirements for admission into year 2 of any of the Bachelor’s Degree Programmes under Business Administration and School of Technology.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes

Bachelor’s degree programmes in GIMPA fall under the different schools listed below.

1. Business School

Offered for Morning and Evening Programmes, these are the available options:

• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Project Management
• Accounting
• Finance
• Procurement
• Supply Chain Management

2. School of Public Service and Governance

• BSc in Public Administration

3. School of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences

• BSc in Hospitality Management

4. GIMPA School of Technology

• BSc Management Information Systems
• BSC Information and Communication Technology
• BSc Computer Science
• BSC Health in Informatics

Admission Requirements for GIMPA Undergraduate Bachelor’s Degree

SSSCE Candidates:

• Credit Passes (A-D) in six subjects
• This should comprise of three core subjects and must include English and Mathematics, in addition to three relevant elective subjects.
• In addition to what has been listed above, applicants to the GIMPA School of Technology ought to have a credit pass or higher in Core Science, including a pass of D or higher in Physics or in Elective Mathematics.

WASSCE Candidates:

• Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six subjects
• This should comprise of three core subjects, English and Mathematics inclusive, in addition to three relevant elective subjects.
• In addition to what we have above, applicants to the GIMPA School of Technology ought to have a credit pass or higher in Core Science, including a pass of C6 or higher in Physics or in Elective Mathematics.

GCE “A” Level Candidates:

• Passes in three GCE “A” Level subjects.
• At least one of the three passes needs to be Grade “D” or higher, plus five credit passes in GCE “O” Level (Grades 1-6); this includes English and Mathematics.
• In addition to the above mentioned, applicants to the GIMPA School of Technology ought to have a Pass of D or higher in Physics

Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates:

Applicants with HND certificates should be at least have Second Class lower division.  Added to that, an applicant must have obtained a two-year post-HND qualification. Working applicants having HND certificates are free to submit an application for a 2-year top-up, only if their area of specializations falls in any of the under-listed fields:

• HND Marketing——————————-BSc Marketing
• HND Accounting——————————BSc Accounting
• HND Purchasing and Supply—————– BSc Procurement
• HND Secretaryship & Management———-BSc Business Administration
• HND Hotel, Catering & Tourism————–BSc Hospitality and Tourism

Mature Candidates:

As at the time of submitting the application, mature candidates must have attained at least 25 years of age and must participate in an entrance examination and pass it.

Diplomas or Certificates coming from foreign institutions should be referred to NAB (National Accreditation Board) for determination of equivalences as well as eligibility for admission into Ghanaian tertiary institutions.

How Much is the Application Fee?

The application fee for the undergraduate programmes is GH 150.00 for Ghanaians.
Foreign applicants are expected to pay USD$100. The fees are payable at any branch of EcoBank or Consolidated Bank Ghana.

EcoBank

• Account number for GIMPA Ghana Cedis: 038-0014426245701
• USD account number for GIMPA – FOREX: 038-2014426245703
• Account Branch: WESTLAND

Consolidated Bank Ghana

• Account Number for GIMPA in Ghana Cedis: 0510110559613
• USD Account Number for GIMPA: 0320210559617
• Account Branch: GIMPA Campus

Offering Mode For All The programmes

• Greenhill Campus in Accra: Day & Evening
• Takoradi Campus: Evening & Weekend
• Tema Campus: Evening
• Kumasi Campus: Day & Weekend

How Do I Apply For Admission at GIMPA?

If you are interested in applying for a course in GIMPA, visit the university’s official website – www.gimpa.edu.gh – to download an application form. After filling your application forms, submit/send it to the following address:

The Admissions Officer Academic
Affairs Directorate
Greenhill Campus – GIMPA
P.O. Box AH 50 Achimota – Accra.

Applicants Transferring from Other Universities:

Students of other universities who are coming on transfer to GIMPA must show evidence of good standing with their former institution. The applicant’s application package must include WASSCE, SSSCE, or ‘O’ Level results. Also to be included is a transcript obtained from the transferring institution.

NB: Applicants who came into GIMPA on transfer must spend at least 2 years in the university

FAQs

1. What Documents Do I Need to Submit for Admission into GIMPA?

The documents needed are all relevant results like SSCE, WAEC, and HND. A birth certificate or any other legitimate document showing your date of birth will be considered.
Those on transfer from other universities should present their transcript.

2. Is D7 Accepted in GIMPA?

Going by the result interpretations of the West African Examination Council, a D7 is merely a pass and as for GIMPA, it is not acceptable as an admission requirement.

3. Where Can Admission Forms for GIMPA be Bought?

You can visit the secretariats of the schools in GIMPA to get the forms or visit their official website to download the form.

4. Is The Cost of the Application Form The Same for Local and Foreign Applicants?

No, the costs are not the same. While local applicants pay GH 150, those from outside of Ghana are expected to pay $100.