BSc Information Systems and Technology
University of Mines and Technology · Faculty of Computing and Mathematical Sciences
Will you get in?
Meet the minimum pass grades for this level and you will be considered. Enter your WASSCE grades and we will tell you whether you meet the published cut-off for this programme — and every other programme at University of Mines and Technology you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThis page explains what BSc Information Systems and Technology at the University of Mines and Technology is all about. You'll find out what the programme covers, how competitive entry is, and the kinds of careers it can lead to. It is a computing degree with a practical, business-facing focus.
What Information Systems and Technology is about
Programmes of this kind blend computing and business. You will typically learn how organisations use data and technology, how to build and manage information systems, and how to match technology solutions to real-world problems. Core areas often include systems analysis, databases, networking, cybersecurity, and project management. As a graduate, you might find yourself acting as a bridge between technical teams and business managers, making sure that systems serve the people who use them.
How hard it is to get a place
Getting into this programme is less competitive than many other computing degrees, but you still need to meet the requirement of credits in any three of these subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, ICT, Elective Mathematics, Economics, Government, Accounting, Business Management, or Costing. Because the choice is wide, you have flexibility in which subjects you use. The exact aggregate needed is not published here, so check with UMaT to confirm whether your grades qualify.
Entry requirements
Subject requirements
Credits in any 3 of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, ICT, Elective Mathematics, Economics, Government, Accounting, Business Management, Costing.
SHS backgrounds accepted
Every SHS course of study may apply to this college.
Aggregate needed
University of Mines and Technology publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Where graduates work
- Systems Analyst
- IT Consultant
- Database Administrator
- Business Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Network Administrator