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:
- Teach theoretical concepts related to Electrical, Electronics and Communication systems.
- Equip students with skills in the installation, operation, maintenance, and proper techniques in the use of tools and equipment for domestic and industrial purposes.
- Equip students with skills to enable them to undertake research in Control systems, Power and Energy Systems, Circuits, Communication Systems, and Electronics.
- Teach students the professional and ethical principles related to industrial equipment, electrical services, and promotion of safe working procedures and safety precautions.
- Train students to enable them to apply their knowledge in the correct use of appropriate Electrical and Communication tools and electronic instruments in measurements.
- Transfer technical and professional skills related to Electricity, Electronic and Communication systems.
- Provide avenues for further education for diploma students in Power and Energy Systems, Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Nanotechnology.
- 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/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | MATH 111 | Trigonometry and Geometry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 101 | Applied Electronics | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 121 | Applied Electricity | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | BEEE 127 | Basic Programming | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | BEEE 115 | Electrical Engineering Drawing | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | BEEE 141 | Electrical Engineering Lab I | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | BCOS 101 | Communication Skills I | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | BMCE 115 | Applied Thermodynamics | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 10 | 20 | ||
YEAR ONE SECOND SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | MATH 112 | Matrices and Calculus | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 128 | Computer-Aided Design | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | BEEE 102 | Digital Electronics | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | BEEE 142 | Electrical Engineering Lab II | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 5 | BEEE 122 | Circuit Theory | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | BCOS 102 | Technical Communication | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | BCLT 102 | Digital and Information Literacy | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 8 | BEEE 114 | Basic Electronic Servicing | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 9 | BAFS 100 | African Studies | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 16 | 10 | 20 | ||
YEAR TWO: FIRST SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | MATH 213 | Differential Equations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 223 | Analog Communication systems | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 215 | Electrical Wiring Design | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | BEEE 227 | Programming With C++ | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 5 | BEEE 217 | Electromagnetic Fields Theory | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | BEEE 231 | DC Machines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | BEEE 243 | Electrical Engineering Lab III | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 8 | BEEE 245 | Engineering Economics | 2 | 1 | 2 |
9 |
BSTA 247 | Research Methodology for Engineers |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| TOTAL | 17 | 13 | 21 | ||
YEAR TWO SECOND SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | MATH 214 | Probability and Statistics | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 224 | Digital communication systems | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 242 | Power Generation Systems | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | BEEE 232 | AC Machines | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | BEEE 222 | Control systems | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 6 | BEEE 204 | Optical Fibre Communication | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 7 | BEEE 208 | Switching Theory and Logic Design | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 8 | BEEE 212 | Fluid Mechanics | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 9 | BEEE 244 | Electrical Engineering Lab IV | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 19 | 8 | 21 | ||
YEAR THREE FIRST SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | MATH 341 | Numerical Methods | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 311 | Introduction to Power Electronics | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 315 | Digital Signal Processing | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | BEEE 343 | Power Transmission and Distribution | 3 | 1 | 3 |
5 |
BEEE 337 | Microprocessors and Microcontrollers |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| 6 | BEEE 345 | Electrical Engineering Lab V | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 | BEEE 321 | Advanced Control Systems | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 8 | BEEE 313 | Instrumentation and Measurement | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| TOTAL | 18 | 10 | 20 |
YEAR THREE SECOND SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | BEEE 312 | Programming with MATLAB | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 326 | Technical Report Writing | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 348 | Industrial Attachment | 0 | 24 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 3 | 30 | 18 | ||
YEAR FOUR FIRST SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | BEEE 413 | Industrial Power Electronics | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 445 | Power System Analysis | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 431 | Electrical Fault Diagnosis | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | BEEE 447 | Project I | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| 5 | BETP 401 | Entrepreneurship and Business Incubation | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 6 | BMGT 401 | Small Business Management | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 7 | BEEE XXX | Elective I | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | BEEE XXX | Elective II | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 18 | 10 | 21 | ||
| S/N | ELECTIVE – SELECT ANY TWO | ||||
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | BEEE 409 | Substation Design | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 413 | Special Machines | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 417 | Industrial Automation | 3 | 1 | 3 |
4 |
BEEE 403 | Data communication & Computer networks |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| 5 | BEEE 405 | Biomedical Instruments | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | BEEE 427 | Mobile Cellular Communication | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | BEEE 431 | Human-Computer Interface | 3 | 1 | 3 |
YEAR FOUR SECOND SEMESTER
| S/N | Course Code | Course Name | T | P | C |
| 1 | BEEE 416 | Electrical Installation | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 2 | BEEE 404 | Solid State Devices and VLSI | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 3 | BEEE 402 | Engineering Ethics | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 4 | BEEE 448 | Project II | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| 5 | BEEE XXX | Elective I | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | BEEE XXX | Elective II | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 13 | 14 | 18 | ||
| S/N | ELECTIVE - SELECTANY TWO | ||||
| 1 | BEEE 428 | Digital Image Processing | 3 | 1 | 3 |
2 |
BEEE 442 | Power System Operation and Control |
3 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
BEEE 412 | Power System Design & Technology |
3 |
1 |
3 |
| 4 | BEEE 444 | Microwave Engineering | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | BEEE 416 | Electrical Energy Management Systems | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | BEEE 410 | Embedded Systems | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | BEEE 420 | Communication Protocols | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | BEEE 446 | Power System Protection | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Job Opportunities
a. List of sectors of the economy that:
i. Could employ graduate of the programme.
- Power Generation sectors (e.g., V.R.A)
- Power Distribution sectors (e.g., E.C.G)
- Power Transmission sector (e.g., GRIDCO)
- Telecommunication companies
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Mining Industries
- Estate Developers
- Health Institutions
- District/Municipal/Metropolitan Assemblies
- Educational Institutions (Basic, Secondary, Tertiary)
- 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)