Takoradi Technical University (TTU)

Takoradi Technical University popularly known as T.T.U is a public tertiary education institution located in Sekondi-Takoradi, the capital of the Western Region of Ghana. Takoradi Technical University was established as a Government Technical Institute in 1954, and became part of the State Tertiary Education System.

OUR HISTORY & MANDATE

The Takoradi Technical University was established in September, 2016, as a result of the government’s policy to convert Takoradi Polytechnic, among five other Polytechnics, to the status of Technical University. In effect, since April 1954, Takoradi Technical University (formerly Takoradi Polytechnic) has existed as a Government Technical Institute under the Ghana Education Service of the Ministry of Education. During that period, the institute offered programmes mainly at the Craft and Technician Certificate levels in commercial and technical subjects, awarding Royal Society of Arts (RSA) and City and Guilds of London, United Kingdom. However, in 1990, the Ghana Education Service took over the awards of the above-mentioned certificates.

As part of the Ghana Educational Reforms which began in the 1980s, the Takoradi Technical Institute and five other similar institutions were upgraded by the Polytechnic Act 321 (PNDC Law 1993) to become part of the Ghana Tertiary Education System. The Polytechnics, per the law, began to offer Higher National Diploma (HND) programmers in the 1993/1994 academic year. These reforms mandated the polytechnics to compliment the role of the Universities to increase access to tertiary education for the training of middle and higher-level manpower.

A Bill proposed by the Ministry of Education and considered by Cabinet of Government in 2014 was passed by Parliament as an Act in August 2016 with the assent of the President, converting some polytechnics into technical universities as full-fledged technical universities. In view of that, the Takoradi Polytechnic Council adopted the name “Takoradi Technical University” which has been duly registered with the Registrar General’s Department of Ghana.
Currently, Takoradi Technical University has three (3) campuses: Effia Kuma (Takoradi), Butumagyebu (Sekondi) and Akatakyi (Agona-Nkwanta). The Akatakyi Campus is the largest of the three, with an acreage of 152.3.

MANDATE

The Takoradi Technical University, without limiting its other powers, shall;

1. Award degrees, diplomas, certificates and other qualifications as may be agreed upon by the Council of the Takoradi Technical University as established under section 4 of the Technical Universities Act, and approved by the national body responsible for accreditation.
2. Offer Higher National Diploma programmes approved, accredited, examined and certified by the national bodies responsible for Higher National Diploma programmes and awards.
3. Provide for the general welfare, recreational and social needs of staff and students of the Takoradi Technical University.
4. Exercise powers that are incidental to the achievement of the aims of the Takoradi Technical University.
5. Increase access to career focused tertiary education in general, while encouraging female enrolment in applied science and technology programmes.
6. Develop appropriate attitudes and required skills in Information Technology (IT) and entrepreneurship to equip the students with such basic skills for industry.
7. Promote industrialization through relevant research, consultancy and linkage programmes, for social and economic development in the region and the country as a whole.

VISION STATEMENT
To be a world-class Technical University recognized for excellence, innovation and societal relevance.

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide technical education, training, research and consultancy services to our students and stakeholders for the development of the nation and beyond.

OBJECTIVES
The objective of the University shall be to provide higher education in the engineering, science and technology-based disciplines, technical and vocational programmes, applied arts and related disciplines.

However, Takoradi Technical University has dynamically positioned itself to focus on its two core faculties, which are Engineering and Applied Sciences based on the under-listed principles;

1. Make higher education equally accessible to all persons suitably qualified and capable of benefiting from education and training offered at a technical university.

2. Determine the programmes of study by considering the multiplicity of scientific theories and methodologies.

3. Use competency-based and practice-oriented approaches in teaching, organisation and delivery of courses/ programmes.

4. Develop strong linkages and collaboration with relevant industries, businesses, professional bodies and technical experts in the delivery of programmes.

5. Offer programmes and courses within the mandate of technical university.

6. Provide opportunities for skills development, applied research and publication of research findings.

The Takoradi Technical University shall achieve its core objective mentioned-above through its Sections/Units, Offices, Departments, Directorates, Centres, Institutes and Faculties.

CORE VALUES
The University has the following core values which will be applied for the achievement of its vision:

Commitment: We are committed to the generation of technical knowledge that impacts on our internal and external communities for national development.

Integrity: We shall set up high standards of honesty and reliability through policies and environmental sustainability across all our activities for all members of the University for the achievement of academic excellence.

Teamwork and Collegiality: We encourage co-operation among all staff and associates as a means of building interpersonal trust for working as a team at all levels. We nurture and facilitate industrial relationships and research partnerships with local and international organisations which foster knowledge transfer.

Excellence: We shall aim to attain high professionalism, creativity and continual improvement in every endeavour. We never settle for second best.

Diversity: We shall provide equal opportunities for all categories of persons, irrespective of gender, social, economic, ethnic, religious and physical capabilities.

FACULTIES

1. Applied Arts & Technology
2. Applied Sciences
3. Built & Natural Environment
4. Business Studies
5. Engineering

PROGRAMS

1. Faculty of Applied Arts and Technology
   1. MASTER OF TECHNOLOGY
      1. Master of Technology in Graphic Design (Weekends)
      2. Master of Technology in Textiles (Weekends)
      3. Master of Technology in Printing (Weekends)
   2. FOUR (4) YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
      1. . Bachelor of Technology in Fashion Design
      2. Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design
      3. Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Painting and Design
      4. Bachelor of Technology in Textiles
      5. Bachelor of Technology in Sculpture
      6. Bachelor of Technology in Ceramics
   3. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES
      1.  Bachelor of Technology in Graphic Design
      2. Bachelor of Technology in Textiles
      3. Bachelor of Technology in Fashion Design and Technology
      4. Bachelor of Technology in Sculpture and Industrial Production
   4. HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) PROGRAMMES
      1. HND Commercial Arts – Ceramics Option
      2. HND Commercial Arts – Graphic Design Option
      3. HND Commercial Arts – Painting Option
      4. HND Commercial Arts – Sculpture Option
      5. HND Commercial Arts – Textiles Option
      6. HND Fashion Design and Technology
      7. HND Industrial Arts (Leather Option)
   5. PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
      1. Professional Diploma in Arts and Design
   6. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
      1. Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology
      2. Diploma in Sculpture Technology
   7. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
      1. Advance Painting and Decoration
      2. Certificate in Traditional Ghanaian Cottage Textiles and Craft
      3. Certificate in Fashion Design and Technology
      4. Certificate in Ceramics
      5. Certificate in Graphic Design
2. Applied Sciences
   1. BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES
      1. 1. Bachelor of Technology in Tourism Management
         2. Bachelor of Technology in Hospitality Management
         3. Bachelor of Technology in Applied Statistics

a .Environmental Statistics Option
b. Financial Statistics Option
c. Health Statistics Option

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. HND Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
2. HND Information and Communication Technology
3. HND Science Laboratory Technology
4. HND Statistics
5. HND Tourism Management

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Professional Diploma in Hotel, Catering & Institutional Management
2. Professional Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
3. Professional Diploma in Networking
4. Professional Diploma in Software Engineering
5. Professional Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology
6. Professional Diploma in Statistics and Computing
7. Professional Diploma in Tourism Management

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
1. Science Laboratory Technician Part 1 Certificate
2. Certificate in Tour Guiding
3. Certificate in Event Management
4. Certificate in Information Technology
5. Certificate in Networking
6. Certificate in Software Engineering

Faculty of Built and Natural Environment

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES (WEEKENDS)
1. Bachelor of Technology in Building Technology
2. Bachelor of Technology in Interior Design and Technology

FOUR (4) YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Technology in Construction
2. Bachelor of Technology in Plumbing and Gas
3. Bachelor of Technology in Interior Design

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. HND Construction Engineering & Management – Competency-Based Training (CBT)
2. HND Interior Design & Technology – Competency-Based Training (CBT)
3. HND Estate Management
4. HND Plumbing and Gas Technology

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Professional Diploma in Architectural Draftsmanship
2. Professional Diploma in Construction Engineering & Management
3. Professional Diploma in Estate Management
4. Professional Diploma in Interior Design & Furnishing
5. Professional Diploma in Plumbing and Gas Technology

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMMES
1. Construction Technician Course (CTC) (Part I and II) (1year)

Faculty of Business and Management Studies

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Technology in Procurement Management
2. Bachelor of Technology in Accounting with Computing
3. Bachelor of Technology in Marketing
4. Bachelor of Technology in Secretaryship and Management Studies

FOUR (4) YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Technology in Marketing
2. Bachelor of Technology in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
3. Bachelor of Technology in Secretaryship and Management
4. Bachelor of Technology in Accounting with Computing

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. HND Accountancy
2. HND Marketing
3. HND Purchasing & Supply
4. HND Secretaryship & Management Studies

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Professional Diploma in Accounting
2. Professional Diploma in Business Management
3. Professional Diploma in Marketing
4. Professional Diploma in Office Management
5. Professional Diploma in Procurement, Logistics and Supply Chain Management
6. Professional Diploma in Secretaryship & Management Studies

Faculty of Engineering

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY TOP-UP PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
2. Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering
3. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
- Plant and Production Option
- Auto Option
4. Bachelor of Technology in Telecommunication Engineering

FOUR (4) YEAR BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMME
1. Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering
2. Bachelor of Technology in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
3. Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
4. Bachelor of Technology in Renewable Energy Engineering
5. Bachelor of Technology in Petroleum Engineering
6. Bachelor of Technology in Welding and Fabrication
7. Bachelor of Technology in Processing Engineering
8. Bachelor of Technology in Automotive Engineering

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. HND Civil Engineering – Competency-Based Training (CBT)
2. HND Electrical/ Electronics Engineering
3. HND Mechanical Engineering – Automobile Option
4. HND Mechanical Engineering – Refrigeration and Air-conditioning option
5. HND Mechanical Engineering – Plant Option
6. HND Mechanical Engineering – Production Option

PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
1. Professional Diploma in Automotive Engineering
2. Professional Diploma in Civil Engineering
3. Professional Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering
4. Professional Diploma in Environmental Engineering and Management Studies
5. Professional Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
6. Professional Diploma in Refrigeration, Heating and Air-Conditioning
7. Professional Diploma in Welding & Fabrication

TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TRAINING (TVET) PROGRAMMES
1. Electrical Engineering Technician (EET) (Part I and II)
2. Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT) (Part I and II)
3. Mechanical Engineering Technician (MET) (Part I and II)
4. Welding Advanced

ADDRESS : Takoradi

Website : www.ttu.edu.gh

E-mail : info@ttu.edu.gh

Phone: 033 209 4767