Datalink Institute of Business and Technology

Datalink Institute of Business and Technology was formerly known as Data Link University College

Our Vision

To be an internationally acclaimed Centre of excellence in teaching, learning, research and community leadership
Credo: Knowledge shared is knowledge gained.

Our Mission Statement
Data Link Institute of Business and Technology (DLIBT) is a non-profit academic institution providing holistic, quality, multidisciplinary tertiary education in multicultural environment. In doing this, we are guided by exemplary moral values, creativity and excellence.
We believe our responsibility is to the students, parents, guardians, employers, community, country and international partners, who are the reason for our existence; the faculty and staff who are our pride, and who drive the knowledge and skills development process; the regulators who guide our quality process, and our alumni and research output which are the evidence of the success of the Institute.
In meeting their needs, everything DLIBT does epitomizes ploughing minds for service.

Datalink Institute of Business and Technology Entry Requirements
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

To be enrolled on any of the Bachelor Programmes of Data Link Institute of Business and Technology, a prospective candidate will be expected to possess one of the following qualifications in categories A to H:

Category A:   WASSCE/SSSCE Applicants.

Candidates possessing WASSCE and SSSCE should have Credits in three (3) Core Subjects that include English and Mathematics, and three (3) Credits in Elective Subjects.

WASSCE Candidates: Credits (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects that  include English Language and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects.

SSSCE Candidates: Credits (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects that include English and Mathematics, plus three (3) elective subjects.

Category B:   General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A) Candidates.

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics and a Science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject for (Science students).

Category C:   Admission of Higher National Diploma (HND) Candidates to First Degree Programmes.

Applicant must have graduated with a good HND certificate, i.e. at least 2nd Class Lower Division). In addition, the applicant must have a minimum of 2 years working experience after the HND. Applicants holding First Class HND in relevant subject areas would be admitted to Level 300 and others to Level 200 of the Programme.

Other Diploma qualifications assessed to be equivalent to HND by National Accreditation Board (NAB) requirements will be duly considered.

Category D:   Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Candidates

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Also, the applicant must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE).

Category E:   Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate “A”

Holders of Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate “A” or the Diploma in Education should in addition, possess least credit passes in English (Core), Mathematics (Core) and Science (Core) at the WASSCE/SSSCE/GBCE or in the case of GCE O’ Level holders at least credit in English Language, Mathematics and any Science Subject.

Category F:    Mature Students’ Entry

Mature students entry avenues to tertiary education provide opportunities for people who could not do so earlier in their lives to further their education at the tertiary level after some years in the workplace (preferably, the formal workplace).

The applicant must:

Be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which should be at least 5 years old at the time of application.
have worked for at least two years.
pass an Entrance Examination and an interview.
Category G:   Direct Entry to Levels 200 and 300

Holders of University Diplomas and Professional Qualifications in relevant areas shall be considered for placement based on NAB Guidelines.

Category H:   International Students

International students with qualifications equivalent to those above will be considered for admission. The equivalence of such qualification shall be determined by the National Accreditation Board.

International Students from non-English speaking countries would, in addition, be required to show evidence of proficiency in English Language.

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

A good first degree, preferably second class lower or better (or a Final Grade Point Average of at least 2.0), in a relevant field of study from any recognized/accredited University. Applicants with third class may be considered for admission based on work experience. Other professional qualifications may be considered for admissions into the graduate school after the determination of equivalence by our mentoring institution (base on program of study) and by the regulator, Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC).

SCHOOLS / FACULTIES

• Graduate School
• School of Business Administration
• School of Computer Science

CONTACT US
Tema Main Campus
Physical Location: 5th Avenue Road (Comm. 10 & 11 New Road)
Address: P. O. Box CO 2481 Tema, Ghana
Tel: +233(0)303307080, +233(0)303910141
Email us on: [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]