Undergraduate

The Bachelor of Science in Organisational Development (BOD) program is a comprehensive four-year degree designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective management and development within organisations. This program emphasizes the importance of understanding organisational behaviour, human resource management, and strategic planning, preparing graduates to tackle complex challenges in various professional settings. A graduate of BOD is able to facilitate change, transform communities, and support social enterprises for change and growth.

The following are the standard requirements for students seeking admission into the Bachelor of Science in Community & Organisational Development (BOD) programme at the College for Community and Organisational Development (CCOD):

West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Examinations Category

Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSSCE)

Applicant must have a grade D or better in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies

Any three elective subjects, preferably in the social sciences with an aggregate 24 or better in 6 subjects

West African School Certificate Examination (WASSCE)

Applicant must have grade C6 or better in three (3) core subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies)

Any three elective subjects, preferably in the social sciences with an aggregate 36 or better in 6 subjects

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one pass should be a grade D or better)

Applicants must have had credit passes (grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science subjects or business

General Business Certificate Examination (ABCE):

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least one pass should be a grade D or better)

Applicants must have had credit passes in five (5) subjects including English, Mathematics, and Science subjects or social science in the General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE)

Foreign Qualifications

All foreign applicants seeking admission would be referred to GTEC for determination and approval.

Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be 25 years or above

Show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate national identity (ID) card.

Have passes in five G.C.E ‘O’ Levels subjects including English Language and Mathematics;

SSSCE/WASSCE holders must have passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science, and three elective subjects

Have five years post qualification working experience.

Mature Students candidates are expected to write and pass a selection examination and an interview to be conducted by the college (mandatory).

Higher National Diploma (HND) and Other Diploma Qualifications

HND and other Diploma applicants seeking admission into the Degree programmes should possess a First Class or Second Class (Upper and Lower) Division in the relevant area.

HND applicants will be admitted to Level 300 and are required to pass a selection interview conducted by the College. Applicants with relevant OD certificates are preferred. Those without relevant OD certificates must complete the OD Essentials Program and pass the examination.

The applicant must have acquired some working experience and be in a leadership position.

Diploma holders of Community Development (CD) or Organisation Development (OD) from CCOD are admitted into level 300 of the BOD.

Other Diploma qualifications from elsewhere assessed to be equivalent to the HND may be similarly considered but MUST have leadership, OD, and HR background.

Certified Professional Organisation Development (OD) Entry Qualifications

From the research by CCOD, it was realized that there are a lot of young professionals (doing well in the field but have challenges with their English or maths) due to the inability to have direct entry into the BSC programme, are left unattended to. This is not good for the country Ghana, because local economic development is jeopardized. To expand economies, there is the need for youth and other professionals to have value addition in tertiary education and job creation abilities. Organization development (OD) knowledge and skills stand tall in this regard. 

CCOD, therefore, has created a special programme to absorb such a group of people through foundational certification training and examination (Certified Professional Organisation Development and Life-long Programme, to be agreed with Affiliate/Mentor). CCOD will ensure all professional certificates in OD and any other qualifications beyond the ones specified above (Normal Entry) must be referred to the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission (GTEC) for the establishment of their equivalences, to determine their eligibility for admission into tertiary education institutions.

Degree in Other Fields Entry

Organisation Development Knowledge (ODK) is holistic education. The principles and approaches in ODK can be applied in health, education, agriculture, environment, human development, technology, and inventions. Applicants who have certificates/degree in any field and are qualified are eligible for enrolment into the OD programme, and those with HR/Administration from any recognized tertiary institutions in Ghana will have direct entry into level 300. A written examination and interview are required.