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MSc Cost Engineering and Management at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana

Programme overview

The MSc Cost Engineering and Management at KNUST is a taught postgraduate pathway in the KNUST School of Business (College of Humanities and Social Sciences), delivered full-time in Kumasi over 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time. It combines core modules, electives, seminars and a dissertation/capstone for professional or research progression.

College: College of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  School: KNUST School of Business  |  Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time  |  Location: Kumasi, Ghana

What you will study

Foundations lead into core modules, labs/studio/clinical work, research methods and a final project or dissertation. Confirm the current course structure in the official requirements PDF before you apply.

Career pathways

Design, construction, manufacturing, energy, telecoms and oil/gas roles; Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) pathway, site/plant experience and postgraduate specialisation.

Visit the KNUST School of Business page · KNUST admissions.

Application information

Graduate entry

A good first degree (Second Class Lower minimum) in a relevant field plus transcripts and references via the School of Graduate Studies. Apply via the School of Graduate Studies portal; shortlisted candidates may be interviewed.

Meeting the minimum (aggregate 24) does not guarantee admission, competitive clusters close at aggregate 6 to 12. Check the cut-off table for your programme before applying.

View official requirements

Fees are published yearly by KNUST (regular vs fee-paying/parallel vs international) and vary by college, engineering, health and architecture attract higher practical levies. Buy the e-voucher (GH¢250 Ghanaian undergrad / GH¢350+ where advertised) via Ghana Post, *415*55# MoMo or card on the portal.

KNUST admission portal · KNUST fees pages.

Main intake: September each academic year. Duration: 1 year full-time / 2 years part-time.

  • WASSCE/SSSCE & international applicants, e-voucher sale typically April to July; apply as soon as results are ready.
  • Mature & top-up applicants, entrance exams/interviews typically July to August.

Confirm dates on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.

  1. Buy the e-voucher (Ghana Post / *415*55# / card) and register on apps.knust.edu.gh/admissions.
  2. Select MSc Cost Engineering and Management, upload results/transcripts and ID, and submit before the deadline.
  3. Track the portal for shortlisting, entrance exams/interviews (mature/top-up/law/health where applicable) and offer letters.

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