Diploma in Information Technology
Valley View University · Faculty of Science
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 Valley View University you qualify for.
Check if you qualifyThe Diploma in Information Technology at Valley View University is a practical route into computing for students from Agricultural, Business, and General Science backgrounds. It builds hands-on skills in using and supporting computer systems, preparing you for further study or entry-level IT work.
What an IT diploma covers
Programmes of this kind usually cover computer hardware and software, operating systems, networking, databases, and basic programming. You also learn how to troubleshoot everyday technical problems and how to help non-specialists use technology effectively. Most courses include practical work, so you graduate with more than just theory.
Who can get a place
This diploma is less competitive than many other computing programmes. That means that if your grades meet the minimum requirements at Valley View University, you have a good chance of being admitted. The university accepts students from Agriculture, Business, and General Science backgrounds, so your SHS specialisation does not have to be in computing. Check with the admissions office to confirm the specific grades you need.
Entry requirements
SHS backgrounds accepted
- Agriculture
- Business
- General Science
Aggregate needed
Valley View University publishes a cut-off aggregate for this programme. Run a check to see whether your grades meet it.
Diploma in Information Technology at other institutions
The same programme elsewhere in Ghana, ordered from most to least competitive.
Where graduates work
- IT support technician
- Help desk analyst
- Network technician
- Web developer
- Database administrator
- Systems administrator