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Ho Technical University

Ho Technical University, formerly Ho Polytechnic, is a public tertiary institution in the Volta Region of Ghana. The Polytechnic started in 1968 as a technical institute with the primary goal of providing pre-technical education. By 1972, the Institute made tremendous progress and upgraded its courses. In 1986, the institution was upgraded into a Polytechnic. However, it was not until 1993 that it got full backing of the law (Polytechnic Law 321) to become a fully-fledged tertiary institution, charged with the responsibility of training students to the Higher National Diploma (HND) and Degree Levels. [3][4] The Polytechnic Law (PNDC Law 321) was replaced in September 2007 by the Polytechnics Act (Act 745). Ho Technical University is one of the premier national tertiary institutions in the Volta Region.[5] The Motto of the University is Adanu Nazu kekeli which means Adanu become light.

Ho Technical University
Address
Map
P.O. Box HP 217, Ho

Ho

Volta Region

Ho
,
Ghana

Ghana
Information
TypePublic Technical University
MottoAdanu Nazu Kekeli
StatusActive
School districtHo Municipal District
CategoryTertiary Institution
ChairpersonProf. Emmanuel James Flolu [1]
RectorProf Ben. Q. Honyenuga[2]
Staffhttp://hopoly.edu.gh/staff/
SloganAdanu Nazu kekeli
Websitehtu.edu.gh

Strategic Plan edit

The University has its antecedents in the former Ho Technical Institute, which was established in 1968 to provide pre-technical training courses in various engineering and building trades. In 1972, the pre-technical courses were upgraded to more advanced programmes in technical, business and other vocational disciplines.

Though the Technical Institute was re-designated a Polytechnic in 1986, it was not until 1993 that it got the full backing of the law (PNDC Law 321 as amended by ACT 745) to become a tertiary institution with statutory objectives and functions.[6]

Academic edit

The University offers Master of Technology (MTech) Programmes , Bachelor of Technology (BTech) Programmes, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Non-Tertiary Programmes.

Master of Technology (MTech) Programmes are affiliated to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on sandwich basis. The programme is run for over a period of two (2) academic sessions.

Faculties and Programmes edit

Ho Technical University has five faculties and they are listed below.

Applied Sciences and Technology edit

  1. Bachelor of Technology, Hospitality Management
  2. Bachelor of Technology, Hospitality  and Tourism Management
  3. Bachelor of Technology, Food Technology
  4. Bachelor of Technology, Tourism, Leisure and Events Management
  5. Bachelor of Technology, Information and Communication Technology
  6. Bachelor of Technology, Agro Enterprise Development
  7. Bachelor of Technology, Statistics and Finance
  8. Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Engineering edit

  1. Bachelor of Technology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  2. Bachelor of Technology, Automobile Engineering
  3. Bachelor of Technology, Agricultural and Environmental Engineering
  4. Bachelor of Technology, Civil Engineering
  5. Bachelor of Technology, Agricultural Engineering

Built and Natural Environment edit

  1. Bachelor of Technology, Building Technology

Art and Design edit

  1. Bachelor of Technology, Fashion Design and Textiles
  2. Bachelor of Technology, Industrial Art (Specializations: Sculpture, Painting, Graphic Design, Ceramics, Textiles)

Business edit

  1. Bachelor of Accounting and Taxation
  2. Bachelor of Marketing and Information Technology
  3. Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
  4. Bachelor of Secretaryship and Management Studies

Higher National Diploma (HND) Programmes edit

Engineering edit

  1. HND Agricultural Engineering
  2. HND Mechanical Engineering (Automobile)
  3. HND Mechanical Engineering (Production)
  4. HND Building Technology
  5. HND Civil Engineering
  6. HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Built and Natural Environment edit

  1. HND Building Technology

Applied Sciences and Technology edit

  1. HND Food Technology
  2. HND Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management
  3. HND Statistics
  4. HND Agro Enterprise Development
  5. HND Computer Science
  6. HND Information and Communication Technology

Art and Design edit

  1. HND Fashion Design and Textiles
  2. HND Industrial Art (Options: Sculpture, Painting, Graphic Design, Ceramics, Textiles)

Business School edit

  1. HND Accountancy
  2. HND Marketing
  3. HND Secretaryship and Management Studies
  4. HND Banking and Finance
  5. HND Purchasing and Supply

Non-Tertiary Programmes edit

  1. Advanced Fashion
  2. Motor Vehicle Technician (MVT) Part I &II
  3. Agric Engineering Technician Part I & II
  4. Construction Technician Certificate Part I (CTC I)
  5. Construction Technician Certificate Part II (CTC II)
  6. Certificate II in Catering
  7. Diploma in Business Studies (Accounting, Secretarial, Marketing, and Statistics Options)
  8. EE Technician Part I, II &II
  9. Pre-HND Access Course for Technical/Vocational School Graduates

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Governing Council".
  2. ^ "Office of the Vice Chancellor". Ho Technical University.
  3. ^ "Polytechnics in Ghana". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 10 August 2011.
  4. ^ Coverghana.com.gh (2021-09-14). "The origin of Ho Technical University; What you must know". Coverghana.com.gh. Retrieved 2023-07-08.
  5. ^ "HO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY | Ghana skills Development". www.ghanaskills.org. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
  6. ^ "Ho Polytechnic – Admissions in Ghana". Retrieved 2023-07-19.

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