Programmes & Departments

Choose a pathway. Build competence. Graduate ready.

Explore the academic, technical, creative, business, agricultural, and science-based programmes offered at Akro Senior High Technical School.

Strong foundation for every student

Every learner is guided through core subjects while building practical skills, discipline, confidence, and readiness for WASSCE, tertiary education, entrepreneurship, and work.

  • English Language
  • Core Mathematics
  • Integrated Science
  • Social Studies
  • Physical Education
  • Information Technology

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Programme pathways

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Core subjects

HOD

Department leadership

100%

Student focus

Explore our programmes

Open each department to view the HOD, programme focus, typical electives, outcomes, and admission enquiry links.

Business

Entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, and management for business careers and further studies.

Description

Equips students with practical knowledge in entrepreneurship, accounting, economics, and management.

What you study

  • Accounting
  • Business Management
  • Economics
  • Elective Mathematics
  • Information and Communication Technology

Outcomes

  • Business Communication, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration
  • Banking, procurement, entrepreneurship, office administration
  • Record-keeping, analysis, planning, leadership

Languages

Performing arts and language-based programme for communication and global engagement.

Description

Develops strong communication, reading, writing, and language skills for academic excellence and global engagement.

What you study

  • History
  • Performing Arts
  • Literature in English
  • French
  • Dangme
  • Christian Religious Studies

Outcomes

  • Public Relations, English, Languages, Mass Media Communication
  • Teaching, journalism, content creation, public relations
  • Writing, translation, planning, leadership

General Arts

Humanities and social science foundation for diverse university programmes.

Description

Provides broad knowledge in humanities and social sciences to develop critical thinking, communication, and leadership skills.

Typical electives

  • Government
  • History
  • Geography
  • Literature in English
  • Economics
  • Elective Mathematics
  • Christian Religious Studies / French

Outcomes

  • Law, Communication, Political Science, Education, Social Sciences
  • Public service, media, teaching, administration
  • Writing, critical thinking, analysis, research

Technical

Hands-on technical and engineering-oriented study for trades and industry.

Description

Focuses on practical and technical skills in technology, innovation, and problem-solving for industrial and vocational pathways.

Typical electives

  • Design and Communication Technology
  • Physics
  • Applied Electricity / Electronics
  • Building Construction / Woodwork / Metalwork
  • Auto Mechanics
  • Elective Mathematics

Outcomes

  • Engineering, Construction, Technology
  • Technical trades, engineering assistant roles, industrial skills
  • Problem-solving, design thinking, practical production

Agriculture

Modern agriculture, agribusiness, and practical food systems learning.

Description

Equips students with knowledge and practical skills in crop and animal production for sustainable agriculture and agribusiness.

Typical electives

  • General Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Physics
  • Elective Mathematics
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Chemistry / Biology

Outcomes

  • Agriculture, Agribusiness, Environmental Studies
  • Farming enterprises, extension services, food production
  • Production planning, sustainability, applied science

General Science

Science foundation for medicine, engineering, health, technology, and applied science pathways.

Description

Builds a solid foundation in scientific principles, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Typical electives

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Geography
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Elective Mathematics

Outcomes

  • Medicine, Engineering, Mathematics, Physician Assistant
  • Teaching, health, engineering, applied science careers
  • Scientific thinking, research, analysis, problem-solving

Home Economics

Food, textiles, management, and family life education with strong practical components.

Description

Prepares students with skills in nutrition, clothing and textiles, management, and family life.

Typical electives

  • Food and Nutrition
  • Management in Living
  • Clothing and Textiles
  • Art and Design Foundation
  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • French

Outcomes

  • Hospitality, Nutrition, Fashion, Education
  • Catering, hospitality services, fashion, entrepreneurship
  • Practical production, management, service delivery

Visual Arts

Creative industries pathway: design, craft, drawing, production, and visual communication.

Description

Develops creativity and artistic skills through drawing, design, sculpture, and craft.

Typical electives

  • Art and Design Studio
  • Art and Design Foundation
  • Design and Communication Technology
  • Clothing and Textiles
  • Physics
  • Elective Mathematics
  • Business Management

Outcomes

  • Design, Fine Arts, Architecture-related pathways
  • Graphic design, creative production, media, craft enterprises
  • Visual communication, production, creativity, discipline