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Electrical and electronic engineering forms the basis of very important sectors of the economy. Electrical engineers provide skilled labor in telecommunications, power generation and distribution, computing systems, instrumentation, and control systems. The knowledge imparted to the students during the four years of training is expected to prepare them to work in the industry or venture into self-employment.
 

Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Teach theoretical concepts related to Electrical, Electronics and Communication systems.
  2. Equip students with skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and proper techniques in the use of tools and equipment for domestic and industrial purposes.
  3. Equip students with skills to enable them to undertake research in Control systems, Power and Energy Systems, Circuits, Communication Systems, and Electronics.
  4. Teach students the professional and ethical principles related to industrial equipment, electrical services, and promotion of safe working procedures and safety precautions.
  5. Train students to enable them to apply their knowledge in the correct use of appropriate Electrical and Communication tools and electronic instruments in measurements.
  6. Transfer technical and professional skills related to Electricity, Electronic and Communication systems.
  7. Provide avenues for further education for diploma students in Power and Energy Systems, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Nanotechnology.
  8. Develop capacities in the handling of appropriate tools and electronic instruments in measurements, troubleshooting, assessment, and repairs.
     

Entry requirement for admission

Candidates shall be eligible for admission to the Bachelor of Technology degree program in the School of Engineering in the following categories:
General Admission Requirements for the BTech (4-YEAR) Programme

A. SSSCE Applicants

To be admitted to any Engineering Degree programme, SSSCE Candidates should have Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects as follows: Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Applied Electronics.
WASSCE Applicants
Candidates should have Credit Passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising core subjects, including English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science; and three (3) elective science subjects Physics, Elective Mathematics, Chemistry/Applied Electricity/Applied Electronics. In addition, SSSCE and WASSCE Candidates should have at least a grade of D and C6 in Social Studies, respectively.

B.NABPTEX

Candidates should have minimum of Credit Passes in all Electrical Engineering related course, including English, Integrated Science and Core Mathematics.

C. Foreign Applicants

Foreign Applicants Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement.

D. Mature Students’ Entry

Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five
(5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend, and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.

E. Professional and Post – Diploma Applicants

Candidates in this category must possess:

  • A Higher National Diploma (HND) in electrical and electronic engineering or its equivalence from a recognized institution. The applicant will be admitted in level 300.
  • A Diploma in electrical and electronic engineering or its equivalence from a recognized institution. The applicant will be admitted in level 200.

F. Entry by means of HND and BSc/BTech with STEM qualification. The applicant will be admitted in level 200.

G. Entry by means of Diploma with STEM qualification. The applicant will be admitted in level 100.

H. Entry by means of Pre-Engineering qualification. At the time of filing an application, the applicant must have passed all the pre-engineering courses with minimum CGPA of 1.5. The applicant will be admitted in level 100.

I. Entry by means of Electrical Engineering Technician Part III (EETIII) certificate.
ii. Must pass a bridging course for the duration of two semesters (one academic year).
iii. Must possess EETI, EETII, and EETIII certification.

 

Programme Structure

YEAR ONE FIRST SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1MATH 111Trigonometry and Geometry303
2BEEE 101Applied Electronics313
3BEEE 121Applied Electricity313
4BEEE 127Basic Programming223
5BEEE 115Electrical Engineering Drawing122
6BEEE 141Electrical Engineering Lab I042
7BCOS 101Communication Skills I202
8BMCE 115Applied Thermodynamics202
TOTAL161020

 

YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1MATH 112Matrices and Calculus303
2BEEE 128Computer-Aided Design122
3BEEE 102Digital Electronics313
4BEEE 142Electrical Engineering Lab II021
5BEEE 122Circuit Theory313
6BCOS 102Technical Communication202
7BCLT 102Digital and Information Literacy122
8BEEE 114Basic Electronic Servicing122
9BAFS 100African Studies202
TOTAL161020


 

YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1MATH 213Differential Equations303
2BEEE 223Analog Communication systems313
3BEEE 215Electrical Wiring Design122
4BEEE 227Programming With C++122
5BEEE 217Electromagnetic Fields Theory212
6BEEE 231DC Machines313
7BEEE 243Electrical Engineering Lab III042
8BEEE 245Engineering Economics212

 

9

 

BSTA 247

Research Methodology for Engineers

 

2

 

1

 

2

TOTAL171321

 

YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1MATH 214Probability and Statistics303
2BEEE 224Digital communication systems313
3BEEE 242Power Generation Systems313
4BEEE 232AC Machines212
5BEEE 222Control systems212
6BEEE 204Optical Fibre Communication212
7BEEE 208Switching Theory and Logic Design202
8BEEE 212Fluid Mechanics212
9BEEE 244Electrical Engineering Lab IV042
TOTAL19821

 

YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1MATH 341Numerical Methods303
2BEEE 311Introduction to Power Electronics313
3BEEE 315Digital Signal Processing212
4BEEE 343Power Transmission and Distribution313

 

5

 

BEEE 337

Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

 

3

 

1

 

3

6BEEE 345Electrical Engineering Lab V042
7BEEE 321Advanced Control Systems212
8BEEE 313Instrumentation and Measurement212
  TOTAL181020

 

YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1BEEE 312Programming with MATLAB143
2BEEE 326Technical Report Writing223
3BEEE 348Industrial Attachment02412
TOTAL33018

 

YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1BEEE 413Industrial Power Electronics313
2BEEE 445Power System Analysis313
3BEEE 431Electrical Fault Diagnosis223
4BEEE 447Project I042
5BETP 401Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation202
6BMGT 401Small Business Management202
7BEEE XXXElective I313
8BEEE XXXElective II313
TOTAL181021
S/NELECTIVE – SELECT ANY TWO
S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1BEEE 409Substation Design313
2BEEE 413Special Machines313
3BEEE 417Industrial Automation313

 

4

 

BEEE 403

Data communication & Computer networks

 

3

 

1

 

3

5BEEE 405Biomedical Instruments313
6BEEE 427Mobile Cellular Communication313
7BEEE 431Human-Computer Interface313

 

YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER

S/NCourse CodeCourse NameTPC
1BEEE 416Electrical Installation223
2BEEE 404Solid State Devices and VLSI313
3BEEE 402Engineering Ethics212
4BEEE 448Project II084
5BEEE XXXElective I313
6BEEE XXXElective II313
TOTAL131418
S/NELECTIVE - SELECTANY TWO
1BEEE 428Digital Image Processing313

 

2

 

BEEE 442

Power System Operation and Control

 

3

 

1

 

3

 

3

 

BEEE 412

Power System Design & Technology

 

3

 

1

 

3

4BEEE 444Microwave Engineering313
5BEEE 416Electrical Energy Management Systems313
6BEEE 410Embedded Systems313
7BEEE 420Communication Protocols313
8BEEE 446Power System Protection313

Job Opportunities

a. List of sectors of the economy that:
i. Could employ graduate of the programme.

  1. Power Generation sectors (e.g., V.R.A)
  2. Power Distribution sectors (e.g., E.C.G)
  3. Power Transmission sector (e.g., GRIDCO)
  4. Telecommunication companies
  5. Banking and Financial Institutions
  6. Mining Industries
  7. Estate Developers
  8. Health Institutions
  9. District/Municipal/Metropolitan Assemblies
  10. Educational Institutions (Basic, Secondary, Tertiary)
  11. Health centres (Clinics, Hospitals


ii. Sectors of the economy that employ graduates of the programme include:

a. Power Industry

Volta River Authority (Akosombo generating station, Kpong generation) Electricity Company of Ghana
Ghana Grid Company Anointed Electrical Company Energy Ministry Contractor


b. Building And Construction Industry

Private Electrical Installation Companies (Prestige Engineering, Kpakala, etc.) Real estate Companies (Elite Kingdom, Angel estate and construction CONSAR


c. Institutions

KNUST (maintenance department)
Financial institution (Bank, micro finance, loan companies)
Kumasi Cultural Centre


d. Mining, OIL And Gas, Timber Industry

AngloGold Ashanti
Quarry companies (Yaa Achiaa Quarry, CONSAR stone Quarry) Maxam Ghana Limited
Logs and Lumber Limited, Kumasi Top line Pearl Company Ltd.
Tallow Oil


e. Health Industry

Government and Private Hospitals
Pharmaceutical companies (Kinaphama, Radiotherapy and Medical Laboratory (Medilab, MDS Lancet)


f. Telecommunication

Vodafone Ghana, MTN, GLO, Tigo, Expresso FM-Station (Boss FM, Angel FM0    -
TV station (GTV, Metro TV, TV Africa, Admin Telecom, Multi-Choice Television, StarComms Nigeria PL)
 

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About KsTU

Kumasi Technical University was established in 1954 as Kumasi Technical Institute (K. T. I. ) to offer craft courses. In 1963, the Institute was converted to a non-tertiary Polytechnic status under the Ghana Education Service to start offering, in addition, technician diploma and sub- professional courses.

Contact info

Location: Kumasi - Ashanti Region, Ghana, W/A

Postal Address: P. O. Box 854, Kumasi 

Email: info@kstu.edu.gh 

Tel: Admissions: +233(0)322 496 534, +233(0)322 496 380