Koforidua Technical University

Koforidua Technical University is one of the ten Technical Universities established in every region in Ghana. It was founded in 1997.[1] Since 1999 it has produced graduates with HND in accountancy, (secretaryship and management studies), marketing, purchasing and supply, statistics and computer science.

Koforidua Technical University
Former names
Koforidua Polytechnic
Motto
Innovating for Development
TypeTechnical University
Established1997 (1997)
PresidentObed Katanka
Vice-ChancellorProf. David Essumang
Studentsover 8000
Location,
Eastern Region
,
6.064601°N 0.262967°W / 6.064601; -0.262967
CampusMain Campus
Coloursblue, white
Athleticsfootball, basketball, volleyball, tennis
NicknameKTU
Websitewww.ktu.edu.gh
Administration block
S.B.M.S block
General notice board

Currently the institution has 5 Faculties and one institute: Faculty of Business and Management Studies, Faculty of Applied Sciences and Technology, Faculty of Engineering, Faculty of Built and Natural Environment, Faculty of Health and Allied Sciences and the Institute of Open and Distance Learning. Since its establishment the University, its number of HND programs have increased from 2 to 14. 6 of the programs are offered by the School of Business and Management Studies, 6 from the Faculty of Engineering and 4 from the School of Applied Science and Technology.

To fulfil its 2010-2014 strategic plans, it now offers Bachelor of Technology programs for only 2 courses-procurement and Automotive Engineering. Other courses are looking to be added. Koforidua Technical University has the support of a number of institutions which includes Ministry of Education and its agencies, National Council for Tertiary Education, National Accreditation Board, National Board for Professional and Technician Examinations, Ghana Education Trust Fund and the Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training.

Koforidua Technical university is now offering below undergraduate courses;


Faculty of Engineering

Engineering block

Dean: Dr. John Bonney (PhD. (London), MSc. (Kumasi), BSc. (Kumasi)

DepartmentHead Of Department
Electrical/Electronic EngineeringPatrick Agbemabiese
Civil EngineeringMr. Clement Nyamekye
Energy Systems EngineeringMr. Emmanuel Okoh Agyemang
Automotive EngineeringMr. Gabriel Osei
Mechanical EngineeringMr George Mensah Akpalu

Non HND Programmes

  • CTC I, II & III
  • EET I, II & III
  • MVT I, II & III
  • MET I, II, III
  • Pre HND OR Access Course
6 Storey engineering block under construction

School of Applied Science and Technology

Dean: Prof. John Owusu (PhD (China), MSc. (Kumasi), Bsc (Kumasi), GSA

DepartmentHead of Department
Applied MathematicsMr. Reuben Semevoh
Computer ScienceMr. Seth Okyere-Dankwah
Food/Postharvest Tech.Mr. William Odoom
FashionDr. Joseph Osei
HospitalityDr. Mrs. Gladys Siaw

Non HND Programmes

  • Cookery 812/1 & 812/2 and food beverage services
  • CISCO
  • ICDL
Applied sciences block

School of Business and Management Studies

Dean: Dr. Regina Bekoe-Biney PhD (Costa Rica), MA, PgDp (Cape coast), BEd, Dip, CIAMC-Ghana

DepartmentHead of Department
MarketingDr. Yaw Brew
AccountancyMr. Mawutorwu Doe
Professional StudiesDr. Eric Kofi Boadi
Liberal StudiesDr. Jamal Mohammed
Secretaryship and Management StudiesMr Bernard B. Ambotumah
Purchasing and Supply

Non-HND Programes

  • DBS Accounting
  • DBS Secretarial
  • DBS Purchasing
  • DBS Marketing
  • DBS Statistics
  • DBS Management
  • DBS Computer Science
  • DBS Computer Engineering


Panorama

Koforidua Polytechnic panorama from main entrance


References

  1. "History". Koforidua Technical University. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  2. "Faculty of Engineering". Koforidua Technical University.
  3. "Built environment", Wikipedia, 2019-10-16, retrieved 2019-11-11
  4. "Faculty of Health".
  5. Joeme (2019-04-27). "List of Courses Offered at Koforidua Technical University, KTU - 2019/2020". Explore the best of West Africa. Retrieved 2019-11-11.
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