Bolgatanga Technical University (BTU), formerly Bolgatanga Polytechnic, is a public tertiary institution in the Upper East Region of Ghana. Established in 1999 and later converted to a technical university under the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922), BTU provides a transformative educational experience that blends academic excellence with practical, industry-focused skills. The university operates across five schools: Engineering, Business and Management Studies, Applied Science and Arts, Built Environment, and Agriculture.
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Business & Actuarial Studies
Marketing is the art and science of promoting products, building brands, and connecting with consumers. You will learn consumer behavior, market research, digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), social media strategy, and brand management.
Entry Requirements
Four passes in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language and Core Mathematics, plus at least two passes in relevant elective subjects.
Arts & Humanities
Fashion Design and Textiles teaches you how to design, pattern, and sew clothes from scratch, plus how fabric itself is made and treated. You'll spend a lot of time at a sewing machine and a sketch pad, learning everything from measuring a body correctly to running a small fashion line as a business.
Entry Requirements
Six credit passes (A1-C6) in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language, Core Mathematics, and three relevant elective subjects.
Engineering & Technology
Computer Science is about learning how to write software and solve complex problems with code. You will learn how computer systems work, how to design databases, how to build web and mobile applications, and how to write efficient algorithms.
Entry Requirements
Four passes in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language and Core Mathematics, plus at least two passes in relevant science/technical elective subjects.
Engineering & Technology
Quantity Surveying teaches you how to manage the money side of construction projects -- estimating costs before building starts, tracking spending as work progresses, and managing contracts between clients and builders. You become the person who makes sure a construction project delivers value for money.
Entry Requirements
Four passes in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language and Core Mathematics, plus at least two passes in relevant technical/mathematics elective subjects.
Business & Actuarial Studies
Computerized Accounting combines traditional accounting principles with modern software tools to manage financial records, generate reports, and ensure accurate financial tracking for businesses. Students learn both the 'why' of accounting and the 'how' of digital financial management.
Entry Requirements
Six credit passes (A1-C6) in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language, Core Mathematics, and three relevant elective subjects.
Engineering & Technology
Building Technology focuses on the practical and technical aspects of construction, building materials, and structural design. Students learn how to manage construction projects, ensure building safety, and apply modern architectural and engineering principles to physical structures.
Entry Requirements
Six credit passes (A1-C6) in WASSCE/SSSCE including English Language, Core Mathematics, and three relevant science elective subjects.
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