All Ashesi university courses and requirements

Ashesi University is undoubtedly one of the best Universities in Ghana. Their practical entrepreneurship – centred approach to education has truly raised the bar in terms of tertiary education in Ghana. Many have asked what they teach their students and what the secret to their success is. We know it’s much more than the Ashesi University courses only but in this article, we will take a look at all Ashesi University courses and the basic requirements necessary to get into Ashesi University. Currently, the Ashesi University courses number up to over 90 courses in 4 departments.

Ashesi University Courses

Each course at Ashesi University is under a department so to better understand the course, you will need to know the department. Ashesi University has 4 main departments namely the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science and Information Systems and the Department of Engineering. The table below will help you understand the structure even better.

Department	Faculty	Area of Study
Humanities and Social Sciences	Faculty of Business, Arts & Social Sciences	Multidisciplinary core curriculum
Business Administration	Faculty of Business, Arts & Social Sciences	BSc. Business Administration
Computer Science and Information Systems	Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science	BSc. Computer Science BSc. Management Information Systems
Engineering	Faculty of Engineering & Computer Science	BSc. Computer Engineering BSc. Electrical & Electronic Engineering BSc. Mechanical Engineering

Teaching and learning at Ashesi University are team endeavours. Students are required to take courses offered by multiple departments regardless of the department into which they were enrolled. Not bad right. Maybe this is one of the things that sets them apart from other Universities in Ghana. People normally ask for the Ashesi University Masters programme but they do not have a Masters programme yet.

Courses offered under Ashesi University’s Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Here is a list of some of the Ashesi University courses under the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences.

• Text and Meaning
• Quantitative Methods
• Written and Oral Communication
• Research Methods
• Statistics with Probability
• Social Theory
• Pre-Calculus and Problem Solving I
• Pre-Calculus and Problem Solving II
• Calculus I
• Calculus 2
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomics
• Introduction to Finance
• Leadership Seminar Series
• African Music and Dance: Traditional and Contemporary Music (with a Focus on Ghana)

You can click any of them to find out more about the course.

Courses offered under Ashesi University’s Department of Business Administration

Here are Ashesi Courses under the Department of Business Administration.

• Final Year/Capstone Project – BA
• Strategic Brand Management
• Negotiation
• Corporate Finance
• Advanced Topics in Business Administration
• Competitive Strategy
• Business Law
• Supply Chain Management
• International Finance
• Operations Management
• Marketing
• Managerial Accounting
• Organizational Behavior
• International Trade and Policy
• Financial Accounting
• Market Research

Click any of them to see more details about the course.

Courses offered under Ashesi University’s Department of Computer Science & Information Systems

Here are the Ashesi University courses under the Departments of Computer Science & Information Systems. Even though they are under the same department, there are courses for Computer Science and there are courses for Information Systems.

Computer Science Courses

• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
• Robotics
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Computer Graphics
• Thesis
• Applied Project
• Algorithm Design and Analysis
• Advanced Database Systems
• Database Systems
• Introduction to Computing & Information Systems
• Web Technologies
• Computer Programming for Computer Science
• Computer Programming for Engineering
• Software Engineering
• Human Computer Interaction
• E-Commerce
• Mobile Application Development
• Computer Networks and Data Communications
• Intermediate Computer Programming
• Discrete Theory and Structures
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Intermediate Computer Programming
• Networks & Distributed Computing
• Operating Systems
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Data Mining

Management Information Systems (MIS) Courses

• Programming I
• Programming II
• Discrete Structures & Theory
• Data Structures & Algorithms
• Software Engineering
• Operating Systems
• Database Management
• Human Computer Interaction
• Web Technologies
• Networks & Distributed Computing
• Ecommerce
• Advanced Database Systems
• Financial Accounting
• Managerial Accounting
• Marketing
• Operations Management
• Competitive Strategy
• Thesis

Courses offered under Ashesi University’s Department of Engineering

This department is also divided into 2 sub-departments. The Engineering and the Maths & Science sub-departments.

Engineering Courses

• Introduction to Engineering
• Instrumentation for Engineering
• Third Year Group Project and Seminar
• System Dynamics
• Control Systems
• Senior Project 1
• Senior Project and Seminar 2
• Project Management and Professional Practice
• Introduction to Environmental Science and Engineering
• Applied Programming for Engineers
• Digital Systems Design
• Embedded Systems
• Circuits and Electronics
• Introduction to Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
• Communication Systems
• Advanced Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
• Digital and Analog Signal Processing in Telecommunications
• Mechanical Machine Design
• Mechanics of Materials / Structural Engineering
• Fundamentals of Thermal Fluid Science and Heat Transfer
• Thermal Systems & Applications
• Fluid Mechanics and Applications
• Power Engineering
• Power Systems Analysis

Get more information on the courses here.

Maths & Science Courses

• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Statistics for Engineering and Economics
• Multivariable Calculus & Linear Algebra
• Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
• Physics I: Mechanics
• Physics II: Electromagnetism
• Materials Science & Chemistry

So there you have it, these are Ashesi University courses. You might be wondering what the requirements are to get in. Below is a guide to the requirements for Ashesi University.

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Ashesi University Requirements

1. Completed application form, including personal essays.
2. High School transcripts or report cards for at least six terms.
3. One of the following examination results is required:

• West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE); Six subjects are used to calculate your standard WASSCE score: Integrated Science, Core Math, Core English and three electives. A minimum grade of C6 in each subject is required to apply.
• Six IGCSE (G.C.E. O-Level) passes including Mathematics, English, and Science are required together with at least three ‘A’ Level passes (with grade A-D)
• International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
• American / Canadian High School Diploma
• French Baccalaureate (a certified copy of the original score and a certified translated copy in English)
• Other equivalent exam results approved by the National Accreditation Board of Ghana.

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