ADMISSION! ADMISSION! ADMISSION

It is announced for the attention of the general public that Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies (SDD-UBIDS), a Public Tertiary Education Institution established by an Act of Parliament SDD-UBIDS Act 2019 (Act 1001), located in the Upper West Regional Capital, Wa, Ghana, is inviting qualified students to apply for admissions into Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes for the 2022/2023 Academic Year.

We offer the following programmes:

FACULTY OF INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (FIDS)

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Arts, Development Communication
  2. Bachelor of Arts, Integrated Development Studies
  3. Bachelor of Arts, Environment and Resource Management

 

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Environmental Sanitation, Health and Safety
  2. Diploma in Environment and Resource Management
  3. Diploma in Integrated Community Development

 

Undergraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. Certificate in Social and Behavioural Change Communication
  2. Certificate in Child Protection

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. MPhil Development Communication
  2. MPhil Environment and Resource Management
  3. MPhil Development Studies
  4. PhD Development Communication
  5. PhD Environment and Resource Management
  6. PhD Development Studies

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. MA in Development Communication
  2. MA in Environment and Resource Management
  3. MPhil in Development Studies
  4. PhD Endogenous Development

 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND ARTS (FSSA)

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. 4-Year Bachelor of BA in Economics
  2. 4-Year Bachelor of BA in Social Statistics
  3. 4-Year BA in Social and Development Administration
  4. 4-Year BA in Sociology and Social Work
  5. 4-Year BA in Geography and Urban Studies
  6. 4-Year BSc in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
  7. 4-Year BA in Political Science
  8. 4-Year BA in History and Political Science
  9. 4-Year BA in History and Diaspora Studies
  10. 4-Year BA in French

 

Diploma Programmes

  1. 2-year Diplomat in Social and Development Administration
  2. 2-year Diploma in Population and Family Health

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. 2-year MPhil in Social Administration
  2. 2-year MPhil in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
  3. 2-year MPhil in Geography
  4. 2-year MPhil in Development Economics
  5. 2-year MPhil in Peace and Conflict Studies
  6. PhD in Social Administration – minimum 3-years and maximum 4-years
  7. PhD in Development Economics – minimum 3-years and maximum 4-years
  8. PhD in Geography – minimum 3-years and maximum 4-years
  9. PhD in Peace and Conflict Studies – minimum 3-years and maximum 4-years

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. MA in Development Economics
  2. MSc in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems (MSc. RS & GIS) Master of Arts MA in Peace and Conflict Studies
  3. MA in Social Administration

 

FACULTY OF PLANNING AND LAND MANAGEMENT (FPLM)

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. BSc. Project Planning and Community Development
  2. BSc. Planning
  3. BSc. Real Estate
  4. BSc. Land Management
  5. BSc Urban Design and Planning
  6. BSc. Construction Studies

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Estate Agency
  2. Diploma Integrated Urban Planning
  3. Diploma in Project Planning and Community Development

Post Graduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. MPhil in Project Management and Community Development
  2. MPhil in Monitoring and Evaluation
  3. MPhil in Strategic Planning and Management
  4. 1-Year Top-Up for MPhil in Strategic Planning and Management
  5. Ph.D Planning for Sustainable Development

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. MSc. in Monitoring and Evaluation
  2. MSc. in Strategic Planning and Management
  3. MSc. in Project Management and Community Development

Open Studies

  1. MPhil in Monitoring and Evaluation
  2. MPhil in Strategic Planning and Management

FACULTY OF PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. BSc Development Management
  2. BSc Social Policy and Development
  3. BSc. Organisational Practice and Development
  4. BSc. Local Governance and City Management

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Development Management
  2. Diploma in Social Policy and Development
  3. Diploma in Organisational Practice and Development
  4. Diploma in Local Governance and City Management

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. MPhil Development Management (Top-Up)
  2. MPhil Development Management
  3.  MPhil Social Policy and Service Management
  4. PhD Development Management and Governance

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. MSc Development Management
  2. MSc Social Policy and Service Management

 

CENTRE FOR MIGRATION, HEALTH AND GOVERNANCE

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. Postgraduate Diploma in Global Migration, Heath and Security
  2. MSc Global Migration, Health and Security

 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS   (SoB)

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. BA Management Studies
  2. Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
  3. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
  4. Bachelor of Commerce (Banking and Finance)
  5. Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing)
  6. Bachelor of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
  7. BSc. Accounting & Finance
  8. BSc. Health Administration
  9. BSc. Hospitality and Tourism

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Business Studies (Management and Accounting Option)

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. MPhil in Human Resource Management
  2. MPhil in Finance
  3. MPhil in Accounting
  4. MPhil in Marketing and Strategy
  5. MPhil in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  6. MPhil in Health Service Management

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. Master of Commerce (Accounting)
  2. Master of Commerce (Banking and Finance)
  3. Master of Commerce (Human Resource Management)
  4. Master of Commerce (Procurement and Supply Chain Management)
  5. MA Management Studies
  6. MA Leadership and Development

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING (SoELL)

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. Bachelor of Education in Social Science (Options in History and Political Science/Geography/Economics)
  2. Bachelor of Education in Social Studies
  3. Bachelor of Education in Business Studies (Options in Management/Accounting)
  4. Bachelor of Education in Management and English
  5. Bachelor of Education in Accounting and Mathematics
  6. Bachelor of Education in Economics and Mathematics
  7. Bachelor of Education in French
  8. Bachelor of Education in English
  9. Bachelor of Education in Dagaare
  10. Bachelor of Education in Basic Education

 

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Business Education
  2. Diploma in Social Science Education
  3. Diploma in Basic Education

Postgraduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. MPhil in Social Science Education Science (Options in History and Political Science/Geography/Economic)
  2. 1-Year Top-Up MPhil in Social Science Education Science (Options in History and Political Science/Geography/Economic)
  3. MPhil in Basic Education
  4. MPhil in Educational Administration and Management
  5. MPhil in Business Education (Options in Management/Accounting)
  6. 1-Year Top-Up MPhil in Business Education (Options in Management/Accounting)

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Sandwich)

  1. M.Ed Social Science Education (Options in History and Political Science      Geography /Economics)
  2. M.Ed Business Education (Options in Accounting /Management)

FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Undergraduate Programmes

  1. BSc. Computer Science
  2. BSc. Informatics

 

Diploma Programmes

  1. Diploma in Computer Science
  2. Diploma in Informatics

 

Postgraduate Programmes (Regular)

  1. MPhil in Computer Science
  2. MPhil in Informatics
  3. PhD in Computer Science
  4. PhD in Informatics

 

Postgraduate Programs (Top-Up)

  1. 1-Year Top-Up MPhil Computer Science
  2. 1-Year Top-Up MPhil Informatics

 

SCHOOL OF LAW

Bachelor of Law (LLB) Degree

Regular Undergraduates LLB (4 years)

Post Degree LLB (3 years)

 

Entry Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes

WASSCE or SSSCE holders who seek to apply for admission into our Undergraduate Programmes must have at least C6 or D in all their three Core and Elective subjects. Candidates should therefore possess, at least, credit passes in the following:

  1. Three core subjects (English Language, Mathematics (core) and Integrated Science/ Social Studies.
  2. Any three elective subjects such as Economics, Geography, Government, History, Literature in English, Christian Religious Studies, Cost Accounting, Business Management, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry among others
  3. Should have an aggregate score of 36 or better of the best six subjects (three core and three elective)
  4. For non–science students, a grade in Social Studies maybe used in place of the grade in Integrated Science in the calculation of their aggregates if the Social Studies grade is better than the grade in Integrated Science. This is however on condition that the candidate has at least a pass in Integrated Science.
  5. For Science students, however, Social Studies (core) does not replace Integrated Science (core) in the calculation of candidates’ aggregates.

 

Mature applicants

  1. Candidates must be at least 25 years of age and must show documentary evidence.
  2. In addition, must have any of the following:
  • Five G.C.E. “O” Level subjects including English Language, Mathematics and General Science, and
  • SSSCE/WASSCE, passes in core English Language, Mathematics and/Integrated Science/Social Studies as well as two elective science subjects including Mathematics (Elective)
  1. HND and other Diploma applicants seeking admission into Degree programmes should possess at least a:
  • Second Class Lower or better in related programmes, who may be admitted into Level 200.
  • Third Class or pass shall be considered for admission into Level 100.
  • Must pass a competitive examination and/or selection interview to be conducted by the University.

 

Entry Requirements for Diploma Programmes

To be admitted into a diploma programme, three credits passes in the applicant’s area of specialization (elective subjects) and at least two passes (D7, D or better) in English Language and Mathematics in WASSCE/SSSCE are required. Any candidate without a pass in English Language, Mathematics (core) or both should not apply for the Diploma programmes.

 

Entry Requirements for Postgraduate Programmes

A candidate seeking admission to pursue any of our PhD Programmes must:

  1. Have an MPhil/MSc./MBA/MA Degree in the relevant field from a recognized University
  2. Submit an official Transcript of academic records, certificates and other relevant documents.
  3. Include a short proposal on the applicant’s research interest.
  4. Must pass a selection interview to be conducted by the University.

Applicants who want to pursue our MPhil/MSc. Programmes must also:

  1. Have obtained a good first degree, at least second Class Lower, in the relevant field of study from a recognized University or Tertiary Institution.
  2. Submit an official Transcript of academic records and other relevant documents.
  3. Include a short proposal on the applicant’s research interest.
  4. Must pass a selection interview to be conducted by the University.

Mode of Application

All applicants for the 2022/2023 Academic Year admissions are required to use the UBIDS Online Admissions Portal. The procedure for the online application process is as follows:

  1. Make a payment of GH¢ 120.00 (One Hundred and Twenty Ghana Cedis) for the UBIDS E-Voucher for undergraduate programmes or GH¢180.00 (One Hundred and Eighty Ghana cedis) for Postgraduate programmes at any Ghana Commercial Bank (GCB), Agricultural Development Bank (ADB), Stanbic Bank and NIB Bank branches throughout the country or through mobile money service by dialing *887*18# To All Networks.
  2. The E-Voucher contains the PIN and Serial Number required in completing the online form.

Alternatively:

Visit UBIDS online Admissions Portal at www.ubids.edu.gh/admissions  with a MasterCard or Visa to make an online payment of GH¢120.00(One Hundred Twenty Ghana Cedis) for undergraduate programmes or GH¢180.00 (One Hundred and Eighty Ghana cedis) for Postgraduate Programmes.

Print the advice slip for future reference.

  1. Access the online form by visiting our online admissions portal at www.ubids.edu.gh/admissions  soon after payment.
    1. In completing the online form, students will be required to upload their most recent passport size photographs and relevant certificates
    2. A completed form is not considered until it is submitted.
    3. Applicants are advised to check thoroughly all details entered before finally submitting their online applications. A form, once submitted, can only be viewed, but cannot be edited.
    4. Candidates are strongly advised to visit any Ghana Post EMS Office in the Country for assistance towards the return of the application documents (see A). Applicants are advised not to post the forms themselves. They should seek the advice and services of Ghana Post EMS.
    5. Applicants must print out application summary; attach results slips, certificates and all other relevant documents. These documents should be submitted in triplicates (three copies each) to the Assistant Registrar (Academic Affairs Section).
    6. The application documents as specified in (E) above should be addressed to:

The Assistant Registrar (Academic & Students’ Affairs)
SD-Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies
P.O Box WA 64
Wa, UW/R.

Application for Admission

(E-Voucher Service through Mobile Money)

5 Easy Steps

  1. Dial *887*18#
  2. Enter School Name (i.e. UBIDS)
  3. Select Preferred Form Type
  4. Authorize payment (Enter your 4 Digit PIN)
  5. SMS of Voucher is sent to payer after successful payment

To Retrieve Voucher

  • Dial *887*18#
  • Select “Yes”
  • Retrieve E-Voucher
  • Details of E-Voucher are displayed (UBIDS, serial number, and pin)

 

For further information or questions, please contact us through the following numbers (during working hours – 8am to 5 pm from Monday to Friday:

0392097256/0392097257or send an email to: info@ubids.edu.gh

Closing Date

Closing date for Sandwich applications is September 9, 2022. Sandwich programmes will start in September, 2022.

NOTE: STUDENTS WAITING FOR THEIR RESULTS CAN ALSO APPLY