POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
A Postgraduate Diploma is awarded on the basis of a programme of taught courses and a project work.
6.1. Qualification for Admission
The entry requirement shall be a Bachelor's degree or its recognised equivalent. In addition, candidates must satisfy the appropriate Departmental requirements.
Duration of Programme
A programme leading to a Postgraduate Diploma shall be for a period of one academic year.
Examinations
There shall be written and oral examinations. Practical examinations may also be given where appropriate.
Registration
Candidates shall register in their Department and at the School of Postgraduate Studies at the beginning of each semester for courses in which they are to be examined.
Examiners
- A panel comprising not less than three Examiners, of whom at least one shall be an External Examiner, shall be appointed by the Board of Postgraduate Studies on the recommendation of the Departmental Board to assess the project work. When recommending the appointment of an External Examiner, the Departmental Board shall submit an outline curriculum vitae of the proposed examiner based on a format obtainable from the School of Postgraduate Studies.
- A panel comprising not less than three members of whom at least one shall be an External Examiner shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Departmental Board to conduct the oral examination.
Assessment
Candidates shall be assessed in accordance with current university regulations. Results of the examinations shall be submitted by the Departmental Board to the School of Postgraduate Studies for approval, in the first instance, before being forwarded to the Academic Board for final approval.
Procedure for the Award of a Postgraduate Diploma
Each successful candidate shall be awarded the appropriate Postgraduate Diploma of the University, at a congregation of the University assembled for that purpose.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Social and Sporting Facilities
The following facilities exist for the convenience of students:
- Community Service (Halls of Residence)
- Sports and Recreation
- Chaplaincies
- Health and Counseling Services
- Students' Union
Further information on all the above must be addressed to the Registrar.
The Association of Graduate Students (GRASAG)
- The Association, which embraces all Postgraduate students of the University, provides both social and academic facilities for its members. Membership is open to Postgraduate students pursuing approved courses of study and registered with the School of Postgraduate Studies.
- Further enquiries should be addressed to:
The President, GRASAG,
c/o School of Postgraduate Studies,
University of Mines and Technology (UMaT),
Tarkwa, Ghana.
Cost/Fees
- Academic Facility User Fee as determined by Government.
- Module Fees shall be GH¢250.00 (or its dollar equivalent) per module for Ghanaian students and $500 for foreign students (module fees are subject to changes without notice).
- Internet Connectivity Fee shall be GH¢75.00 (or its dollar equivalent) per student per year. This fee is subject to change without notice.
- The examination fees shall be as determined from time to time by the University. Fees shall not be refunded, but in the case of justifiable unforeseen circumstances acceptable to the Board, fees may be transferred from one examination to the next.
- All fees must be paid into any of the following Account:
Account Name — University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
Bank (Ghana Cedis) — Ghana Commercial Bank
Account Number — 4051130000531
Account Name — University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa
Bank (US$) — Ecobank Ghana Limited
Account Number — 1901254490211
Swift Code — ECOCGHAC
Payment of fees by cash is not acceptable by the University.
All information pertaining to fees and other expenses may be obtained from:
The Registrar
University of Mines and Technology
P. O. Box 237
Tarkwa, Ghana
