Bachelor of Technology in Statistics with Information Technology

Tamale Technical University offers a Bachelor of Technology in Statistics with Information Technology, a degree that brings together two complementary fields. Statistics teaches you to make sense of data, while information technology gives you the tools to collect, store and process it. This programme sits within the Faculty of Applied Arts, and entry is less competitive than many similar computing degrees.

What the field brings together

Programmes of this kind usually cover statistical theory and methods, from probability to regression analysis, alongside practical computing skills such as programming, database management and data visualisation. The aim is to produce graduates who can handle the whole data journey: designing surveys and experiments, analysing results, and building the systems that make data available to decision-makers. Graduates typically learn to work with real datasets and use software packages common in industry.

Getting a place

This programme is less competitive than many other computing and IT programmes at Ghanaian universities. That means your chances of getting an offer are generally better, but you still need to meet the entry requirements the university set. Check your WASSCE grades against the published admission criteria before applying.

Where graduates work

Most graduates from this type of programme go into roles that involve working with data. Common jobs include statistician, data analyst, database administrator, IT support officer or research assistant. The blend of statistical understanding and information technology is valuable in banks, hospitals, agricultural projects, telecommunications firms and government statistical services.