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Broad Learning, Deep Impact

At the heart of the Ashesi Education is a multidisciplinary core curriculum that develops critical thinking, creative problem solving, ethical reasoning, and effective communication skills. The combination of the core curriculum and a rigorous preparation in a major field of study prepares students to thrive and to lead in a rapidly changing world. 

  • Economics & Business Administration Curricula Open or Close

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    Economics Curriculum | Business Administration Curriculum

     

    Economics Curriculum

    Year One 
    Semester 1 (August -December)   Semester 2 (January- May)

    a. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1
    b. Written & Oral Communication
    c. Introduction to Computing
    d. Pre-Calculus 1 / Calculus 1
    e. Ashesi Success

    		  

    a. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
    b. Text & Meaning
    c. Pre-Calculus 2 / Calculus 2
    d. Leadership Seminar 1*

    Semester 3 (Early June- Early August):
    Applied Calculus (Only for Students who took Pre-Calculus I and II)

     

    Year Two
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)
    a. Principles of Microeconomics
    b. Statistics with Probability
    c. Leadership Seminar 2*
    d. Mathematics for Economists
    e. Non-Major Elective    		  

    a. Principles of Macroeconomics
    b. Introduction to Environmental Economics
    c. The Economy of Ghana
    d. Leadership Seminar 3*
    e. Non-Major Elective

     

    Year Three
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 1
    b. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 1
    c. Development Economics
    d. Leadership Seminar 4
    e. Elective

    		   a. Intermediate Microeconomic Theory 2
    b. Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory 2
    c. Econometrics 1
    d. Research Methods
    e. Business Law

     

    Year Four
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)
    a. Advanced Microeconomic Theory
    b. Econometrics 2
    c. Economics Major Elective
    d. Entrepreneurship 1 / Thesis 1 / Applied Project     		   a. Advanced Microeconomic Theory
    b. Economics Major Elective
    c. Economics Major Elective
    d. Entrepreneurship 2 / Thesis 2 / Applied Project / Elective


    Business Administration Curriculum

    Year One 
    Semester 1 (August -December)   Semester 2 (January- May)
    a. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1
    b. Written & Oral Communication
    c. Introduction to Computing
    d. Pre-Calculus 1 / Calculus 1
    e. Ashesi Success    		  

    a. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
    b. Text & Meaning
    c. Pre-Calculus 2 / Calculus 2
    d. Leadership Seminar 1*
    e. Organisational Behaviour
    Semester 3 (Early June- Early August):
    Applied Calculus (Only for Students who took Pre-Calculus I and II)

     

    Year Two
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)
    a. Microeconomics
    b. Statistics
    c. Leadership Seminar 2*
    d. Financial Accounting
    e. Non-Major Elective    		   a. Marketing
    b. Quantitative Methods
    c. Leadership Seminar 3*
    d. Introduction to Finance
    e. Macroeconomics

     

    Year Three
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. International Trade & Policy
    b. Investments
    c. Operations Management
    d. Leadership Seminar 4 or Elective

    		   a. Research Methods
    b. Managerial Accounting
    c. Elective
    d. Leadership Seminar 4 or Elective

     

    Year Four
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)
    a. Corporate Finance
    b. Business Law
    c. Elective
    d. Entrepreneurship 1 / Thesis 1 / Applied Project / Elective    		   a. Competitive Strategy
    b. Elective
    c. Elective
    d. Entrepreneurship 2 / Thesis 2 / Applied Project / Elective

     

  • Computer Science & Info. Systems Open or Close

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    Computer Science | Management Information Systems

    Computer Science

    Year One
    Semester 1 
    (August -December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January- May)
    a. Ashesi Success
    b. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1
    c. Written & Oral Communication
    d. Introduction to Computing & Info. Systems
    e. Pre-Calculus 1 / Calculus 1    		   a. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
    b. Computer Programming for CS
    c. Text & Meaning
    d. Pre-Calculus 2 / Calculus 2
    e. Leadership Seminar 1

    Semester 3 (June - August)
    a. Applied Calculus (For all pre-Calculus students)

    Year Two
    Semester 1 
    (August - December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January - May)
    a. Microeconomics / Non-Major Elective
    b. Statistics
    c. Leadership Seminar 2
    d. Data Structures & Algorithms
    e. Discrete Structures & Theory    		   a. Finance for Non-finance Majors
    b. Quantitative Methods
    c. Leadership Seminar 3
    d. Database Systems
    e. Intermediate Computer Programming 

    Year Three
    Semester 1 
    (August - December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January - May)
    a. Research Methods
    b. Web Technologies 
    c. Computer Organisation & Architecture 
    d. Leadership Seminar 4 / Elective     		   a. Algorithm Design & Analysis
    b. Principles of Economics
    c. Software Engineering
    d. Major Elective  

    Year Four
    Semester 1 
    (August - December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January - May)
    a. Human Computer Interaction
    b. Operating Systems 
    c. Elective 
    d. Entrepreneurship 1 / Thesis 1 / Applied Project / CS Elective    		   a. Elective
    b. Networks & Data Communications
    c. Elective 
    d. Entrepreneurship 2 / Thesis 2 / Applied Project / CS Elective


    Management Information Systems

    Year One
    Semester 1 
    (August -December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January- May)
    a. Ashesi Success
    b. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1
    c. Written & Oral Communication
    d. Introduction to Computing & Info. Systems
    e. Pre-Calculus 1 / Calculus 1    		   a. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
    b. Computer Programming for CS
    c. Text & Meaning
    d. Pre-Calculus 2 / Calculus 2
    e. Leadership Seminar 1
    Semester 3 (June - August)
    a. Applied Calculus (For all pre-Calculus students)

    Year Two
    Semester 1 
    (August - December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January - May)
    a. Microeconomics
    b. Statistics
    c. Leadership Seminar 2
    d. Non-Major Elective
    e. Discrete Structures & Theory    		   a. Finance for Non-finance Majors
    b. Quantitative Methods
    c. Leadership Seminar 3
    d. Database Systems
    e. Macroeconomics 

    Year Three
    Semester 1 
    (August - December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January - May)
    a. Leadership Seminar 4
    b. Research Methods
    c. Web Technologies
    d. Systems Analysis and Design 
    		  
    a. IT Infrastructure
    b. Systems Administration Laboratory
    c. Information Systems Project Management
    d. Managerial Accounting 
    e. Major Elective Elective

    Year Four
    Semester 1 
    (August - December)    		   Semester 2 
    (January - May)
    Management Information Systems
    a. Information and Systems Security
    b. Elective
    c. E-Commerce
    d. Entrepreneurship 1 / Thesis 1 / Applied Project / Elective    		   Management Information Systems
    a. Competitive Strategy
    b. Elective
    c. Elective 
    d. Entrepreneurship 2 / Thesis 2 / Applied Project / Elective
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    a. Mechatronics Engineering 
    b. Mechanical Engineering
    c. Computer Engineering
    d. Electrical & Electronic Engineering 


    Mechatronics Engineering

    Year One

    Semester 1 (August -December)

     

    Semester 2 (January- May)

    a. Leadership Seminar 1
    b. Calculus for Engineering
    c. Written & Oral communication
    d. Introduction to Engineering
    e. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1

     

    a. Leadership Seminar 2
    b. Computer Programming for Engineering
    c. Multivariable Calculus & Linear Algebra
    d. Engineering Mechanics
    e. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2

     

    Year Two

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Physics 2: Electromagnetism
    b. Computer Aided Design / Manufacturing
    c. Statistics for Engineering
    d. Robotics
    e. Leadership Seminar 3

     

    a. Circuits & Electronics
    b. Text & Meaning
    c. Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
    d. Applied Programming for Engineers
    e. Leadership Seminar 3

     

    Year Three

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Electrical Machines 
    b. System Dynamics
    c. Mechanics of Materials
    d. Leadership Seminar 4 for Engineers*
    e. Year 3 Group Project and Seminar
    f. Instrumentation for Engineering

     

    a. Control Systems
    b. Digital Systems Design
    c. Mechanical Machine Design
    d. Elective
    e. Electrical Engineering Elective

     

    Year Four

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Mechatronics
    b. Mechatronics Elective
    c. Principles of Economics 
    d. Embedded Systems
    e. Signals and Systems

     

    a. Project Management and Professional Practice
    b. Mechatronics Elective
    c. African Studies Elective
    d. Senior Project and Seminar

     


    Mechanical Engineering

    Year One

    Semester 1 (August -December)

     

    Semester 2 (January- May)

    a. Calculus for Engineering
    b. Written & Oral communication
    c. Introduction to Engineering
    d. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1

     

    a. Computer Programming for Engineers
    b. Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra
    c. Engineering Mechanics
    d. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
    e. Leadership Seminar 1

     

    Year Two
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Physics: Electromagnetism
    b. Applied Programming for Engineers
    c. Computer Aided Design (CAD) / Manufacturing (CAM)
    d. Thermodynamics
    e. Leadership Seminar 2

    		  

    a. Circuits & Electronics
    b. Material Science and Chemistry
    c. Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
    d. Text & Meaning
    e. Leadership Seminar 3
    f. Statistics for Engineering

     

    Year Three
    Semester 1 (August - December)   Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Electrical Machines
    b. System Dynamics
    c. Mechanics of Materials / Structural Engineering
    d. Leadership 4 for Engineers
    e. Instrumentation for Engineering

    		  

    a. Control Systems
    b. Mechanical Machine Design
    c. Manufacturing Processes
    d. Fluid Dynamics & Application
    e. Year 3 Group Project 
        (with Engineering Research Methods)
    f. Mechanical Engineering Elective

     

    Year Four

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Heat Transfer
    b. Principles of Economics
    c. Mechanics of Machines
    d. Mechanical Engineering Elective
    e. Elective

     

    a. Project Management & Professional Practice
    b. Mechanical Engineering Elective
    c. Manufacturing Processes
    d. Senior Project 2 & Seminar 



    Computer Engineering

    Year One

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Ashesi Success
    b. Calculus for Engineering
    c. Written & Oral communication
    d. Introduction to Engineering
    e. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1

     

    a. Computer Programming for Engineering
    b. Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra
    c. Physics: Mechanics
    d. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2
    e. Leadership Seminar 1*

     

    Year Two

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Physics: Electromagnetism 
    b.     Statistics for Engineering 
    c. Applied Programming for Engineers 
    d. Leadership Seminar 2
    e. Data Structures and Algorithms

     

    a. Leadership Seminar 3
    b. Circuits & Electronics
    c. Material Science & Chemistry
    d. Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
    e. Text & Meaning

     

    Year Three

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Computer Organisation & Architecture
    b. System Dynamics
    c. Signals and Systems
    d. Leadership Seminar 4 for Engineers
    e. Instrumentation for Engineering

     

    a. Control Systems
    b. Networks and Data Communications
    c. Digital Systems Design
    d. Intermediate Computer Programming
    e. Year 3 Group Project and Seminar (with Engineering Research Methods)
    f. Computer Engineering Elective

     

    Year Four

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Operating System
    b. Computer Engineering Elective
    c. Principles of Economics
    d. Electives

     

    a. Project Management and Professional Practice
    b. Computer Engineering Elective
    c. African Studies Elective
    d. Senior Project & Seminar  

     


    Electrical & Electronic Engineering

    Year One

    Semester 1 (August -December)

     

    Semester 2 (January- May)

    a. Calculus for Engineering
    b. Written & Oral communication
    c. Introduction to Engineering
    d. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 1

     

    a. Computer Programming for Engineering
    b. Multivariable Calculus & Linear Algebra
    c. Engineering Mechanics
    d. Leadership Seminar 1
    e. Foundations of Design & Entrepreneurship 2

     

    Year Two

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Physics: Electromagnetism
    b. Statistics for Engineering
    c. Applied Programming for Engineers
    d. Computer Aided Design / Manufacturing
    e. Leadership Seminar 2

     

    a. Circuits & Electronics
    b. Text & Meaning
    c. Differential Equations & Numerical Methods
    d. Material Science & Chemistry
    e. Leadership Seminar 3

     

    Year Three

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Electrical Machines 
    b. System Dynamics
    c. Signals and Systems
    d. Leadership 4 for Engineers*
    (Includes Year 3 Group Project)
    e. Instrumentation for Engineers

     

    a. Control Systems
    b. Advanced Electrical Machines & Power OR Embedded Systems
    c. Digital Systems Design
    d. Communication Systems 
    e. Year 3 Group Project and Seminar
    f. Electrical Engineering Elective

     

    Year Four

    Semester 1 (August - December)

     

    Semester 2 (January - May)

    a. Power Engineering
    b. Electrical Engineering Elective
    c. Principles of Economics
    d. Embedded Systems
    e. Elective

     

    a. Project Management & Professional Practice
    b. Electrical Engineering Elective
    c. African Studies Elective
    d. Senior Project 2 & Seminar  
Ashesi Curriculum

Curriculum Focused on Problem-Solving Skills
Entrepreneurial training is integrated throughout the Ashesi curriculum. From their earliest days on campus, students are immersed in activities designed to nurture a problem-solving spirit and the skill of taking an idea from concept to implementation.

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Study abroad, or earn accelerated master's degrees, through partners that include: 

Arizona State University, 
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Don't just see, do

Learn. Practice. Build. 
Ashesi's campus has a broad range of tools and resources for students to bring their learning to life. Across our labs and workshops, students get to build out their ideas everyday; and we ensure that students not only see and hear, they also get to do.