Glossary
Prerequisite: what the programme builds on
A prerequisite states what a programme treats as already held and builds on directly. It appears on every page, in plain terms, so you can choose the entry point that suits you. Every page states it separately from the admission conditions.
The real level, stated up front
A prerequisite describes the real level assumed at the start: what the programme revisits, what it deepens and what it builds on as is. It differs from admission conditions, which concern your file. The prerequisite speaks of your knowledge, admission of your documents. Both appear on the page, separately, because they answer two different questions.
- The prerequisite is about real level, admission about your file
- Several programmes open with no technical prerequisite
- The prerequisite appears in plain terms on every programme page
Prerequisites and admission conditions
The Artificial Intelligence programme builds on solid foundations in programming and mathematics: they are stated before enrolment. For anyone building those foundations, the Introduction to Programming module and the Advanced Excel course are direct entry points, with no technical prerequisite.
| Programme | What it assumes you hold |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence programme — Bac+5 level | Programming in Python and reading code written by someone else. Linear algebra and probability at Bac+3 level: they are not taught again. |
| Introduction to Programming | None. Being able to use a computer is enough — the only course in the catalogue that assumes nothing. |
| Advanced Excel | Entering data, writing a sum and formatting a table. Basic formulas are not explained again. |
Three entry points, three expectations
3 catalogue programmes put “Prerequisite” to work: 130 credits and 1300 taught hours in total. The official rule holds throughout — one credit stands for 25 hours of work, 10 of them taught. Every line below is recomputed from the programme page: level, duration, credits, taught volume and fees in Guinean francs appear exactly as filed in the official catalogue.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Volume | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence programme — Bac+5 level | Master's degree | 2 years | 120 credits · 1200 taught hours | 7 800 000 GNF per year |
| Introduction to Programming | Short course | 3 months | 6 credits · 60 taught hours | 1 200 000 GNF in total |
| Advanced Excel | Short course | 2 months | 4 credits · 40 taught hours | 900 000 GNF in total |
3 frequent questions
How do I know whether I have the level?
Read the prerequisite on the page: it describes concrete knowledge. If you are unsure, the admissions team situates your level in a conversation and suggests the right entry point.
Are there programmes with no technical prerequisite?
Yes, several. They say so on their page and install the necessary foundations themselves in the opening units.
Can a short course serve as preparation?
That is exactly its role. A three-month module installs the foundations a long programme expects, and its credits stay yours.
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