BSc · Social Sciences
BSc Land Administration and Information Systems
- Qualification
- BSc
- Duration
- 4 years
- Region
- Western
Overview
You learn how land ownership, land records, property information and technology support secure and efficient land management. This matters in Ghana because unclear boundaries, land disputes and slow property transactions affect housing, investment and national development. The programme is worth pursuing if you want to combine property knowledge with digital and analytical skills.
What you will study
You cover land law, land registration, property valuation, cadastral surveying, geographic information systems, remote sensing, database management and land economics. You also develop skills in spatial data collection, mapping, land information management, property documentation and resolving land-related disputes.
Career prospects
You can work as a land administrator, cadastral information officer, GIS officer, property records manager, land policy assistant or real estate information analyst. Employers include the Lands Commission, Survey and Mapping Division, local authorities, valuation and surveying firms, property developers, mining companies and international geospatial organisations.
Who this programme may suit
You are likely to thrive if you enjoy maps, technology, property issues and accurate record-keeping. Attention to detail, logical thinking, integrity and an interest in Ghana’s land systems will help you succeed.