B-Tech in Office Technology

The B-Tech in Office Technology at Sunyani Technical University is a degree programme offered by the Faculty of Business & Management Studies. It equips you with the administrative, technical, and communication skills needed to run a modern office. This page gives you a plain-language view of the programme, the entry competition, and the careers you could pursue afterwards.

What office technology programmes usually cover

Office technology programmes bring together office administration and information technology. They usually cover the software used in workplaces—word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and database tools—along with records management, document processing, and office communication. You also learn the soft skills that keep an office functioning: organising schedules, handling enquiries, writing reports, and supporting executives. The aim is to produce graduates who can manage information and handle the daily operations of a business.

How hard it is to get a place

Entry to the B-Tech in Office Technology at Sunyani Technical University is less competitive. This means you are not up against the huge applicant pools that some courses attract, and your chances of getting a place are stronger if you meet the entry conditions. The university will still require the right WASSCE passes, so check the specific subject requirements for this programme before you apply.

What you can do after you graduate

Graduates from this type of programme go on to work as secretarial and administrative professionals in both the public and private sectors. You could become an executive assistant, office manager, records officer, or IT support coordinator. Banks, hospitals, universities, government departments, and NGOs all need people who can run their offices efficiently. With further study, you could also move into business management or information systems.