THE AFRICAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY (AVU)

THE AFRICAN VIRTUAL UNIVERSITY (AVU)

  The programmes run in this University is an undergraduate Computer Science Degree Program offered by The African Virtual University (AVU)  and The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, The University of Cape Coast and the Ghana Institute  of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in collaboration with The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University (RMIT) and The University of Dares Salaam.

THE DEGREE PROGRAMME OFFER

4 – Year – Degree Programme in Computer Science

       This programme starts January 2004. RMIT University will operate the program in Africa in 2004, 2005, and 2006 only. In the three years that the RMIT University is operating the program in Africa, all students will receive transcripts from RMIT University, Australia. Students graduating from 2007 onwards will receive a University of Dar Es Salaam (UDSM) Award (Certificate).

   Entry Requirements for the 4 Years Degree Computer Science

·         SSSCE/WASCE  -  Passes in Core English and Core Mathematics with overall aggregate of 18 or better.

·         ‘A’ level – Credit in O’ Level English or mathematics with aggregate 12 or Better in any three A’ level Subjects.

Diploma in Computer Science

This 2 – year program will also start in January 2004. Applicant who complete their studies on schedule in 2006 will receive their certificate from RMIT. Applicants who complete their studies from 2007 onwards will receive a UDSM award.

Graduate for the Diploma program with outstanding results may be admitted to the third year of the degree program.