Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering

The Bachelor of Engineering in Automotive Engineering programme has been designed to provide broad-based education and practical hands-on training in automotive engineering and its relevant applications to
satisfy the needs of industry. 

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

  1. Equip students with theoretical knowledge and engineering principles needed to
  2. undertake professional tasks in Automotive Engineering industry.
  3. Enhance professional competence of students by equipping them with skills in the use
  4. of modern techniques and equipment for solving automotive related problems.
  5. Provide students with continuous professional development in the automotive industry.
  6. Provide knowledge and skills in the design and fabricating of simple vehicle
  7. components and systems.
  8. Provide knowledge in assembling light vehicle engine components and systems.
  9. Learning outcomes

At the end of the study, students will have the ability to

  1. Use on-board diagnostic tools to diagnose, repair and maintain motor vehicles
  2. Use modern techniques in solving problems in the automotive industry.
  3. Have continuous professional development in the automotive industry.
  4. Gain basic knowledge and skills in the design and fabrication of simple vehicle
  5. components and its related systems.
  6. Assemble light vehicle engine components and systems.
Entry Requirements

SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.

WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A1-C6) in six (6) subjects comprising credit passes in three (3) core subjects: Core English Language, Core Mathematics and Integrated Science plus credit passes in Elective Mathematics and any two (2) of the following subjects: Physics, Technical Drawing, Engineering Science, Chemistry, Metal Work, Auto Mechanic, Basic Electronics and Applied Electricity in the relevant area of study. OR.

GCE “O” and “A” Level

Five (5) credit passes at O'Level including English and Mathematics, plus, passes at 'A’ in Three (3) of the following subjects: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.

Technical School Applicants

Credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Integrated Science plus credit passes in paper I and paper II in any of the following areas: Mechanical Engineering Craft Practice, Industrial Mechanics, Advanced Welding, Auto Mechanics, Heavy Duty, Refrigeration, and Agricultural Engineering. Such Applicants will be admitted to year one (1) of the programme.

 HND and Diploma Applicants

Applicants must have graduated with a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline with at least Second Class (Lower Division) to be admitted into year three (3) of the programme.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Applicants

Applicants must have graduated with a Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with at least second-class lower division, to be admitted to year two (2) of the programme.

MVT 3, MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3 Technicians Certificate Applicants

Applicants must have acquired Motor Vehicle Technicians Part 3 (MVT 3) or Mechanical Engineering Technicians Part 3 (MET 3), Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, Certificate of London City & Guilds/Ghana Education Service (Technical Examinations Unit) and The applicant must have acquired a one-year post MVT/MET 3 and Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Part 3, qualification working experience in a recognized garage or related industry at the time of submitting the application forms and Must undergo a one (1) semester bridging programme and pass all the bridging courses with an average score of at least 50%. They will be admitted to year three (3) of the programme after the bridging programme.

Mature Applicants

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

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

Employment Prospects of Graduates

BSc graduates in Automotive Engineering are employed in many different sectors of the 
economy. Grounded on an extensive web survey in addition to knowledge of the local situation 
in Ghana the following areas of potential employment were distinguished:
1. Vehicle assembly plants
2. Mining Industries
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3. Oil and Gas industries
4. Educational institutions
5. Agricultural Mechanization Industry
6. Automotive dealerships (Toyota Ghana, CFAO Motors, Japan Motors, Silver Star 
Motors etc 
7. Public Service Commission (Ministries, Government agencies and departments)
8. Security Services

Structure of the programme 

(Semester-by-semester schedule/structure of course, 
showing the credit value of each course)

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 110

Digital and Information Literacy I

2

2

3

2

FETE 120

Technical Communication

2

0

2

3

EEE 153

Electrical Engineering

2

0

2

4

MATH 151

Functions and Calculus

2

0

2

5

AAME 161

Mechanics of Machines I

2

2

3

6

AAME 163

Strength of Materials    I

2

2

3

7

AAME 181

Workshop Processes and Practice I

1

4

3

 

TOTAL

15

12

18

YEAR ONE, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AFS 150

African Studies

1

0

1

2

FETE 140

Basic Programming

2

3

3

3

COS 156

Communication Skills II

2

0

2

4

MATH 152

Algebra and Matrices

2

0

2

5

AAME 162

Mechanics of Machines II

2

2

3

6

AAME 164

Strength of Materials    II

2

2

3

7

AAME 182

Workshop Processes and Practice II

1

4

3

8

AAME 196

Computer Engineering Graphics I

2

2

3

 

TOTAL

14

13

20

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FET 201

Basic programming

2

3

2

2

AUME 283

Automotive Workshop Practice

0

4

2

3

AUME 291

Introduction to Internal Combustion Engines

2

2

3

4

MATH 251

Differential Equations

2

0

2

5

AAME 271

Mechanics of Fluids I

2

1

2

6

AAME 273

Thermodynamics I

2

1

2

7

AAME 281

Materials Technology I

2

0

2

8

AAME 297

Computer Engineering Graphics II

2

3

3

9

AAME 283

Instrumentation and Control

2

1

2

 

TOTAL

16

15

20

YEAR TWO, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

FETE 230

Research Methods for Engineers

2

0

2

2

AUME 284

Engine Sub-system andsteering practice

0

6

1

3

AUME 286

Vehicle Structures andSuspension System I

2

2

3

4

AUME 288

Electronic Ignition and Fuel Systems I

2

2

3

5

FETE 210

Entrepreneurship

2

0

2

6

MATH 252

Probability and Statistics

2

0

2

7

AAME 272

Mechanics of FluidsII

2

1

2

8

AAME 274

Thermodynamics II

2

1

2

 

TOTAL

15

16

17

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AAME 351

Workshop Organisation and Administration    I

2

0

2

2

AUME 375

Vehicle Performance andTesting

2

2

3

3

AUME 383

Automotive Diagnostics andScanning Practice

0

6

1

4

AUME 385

Vehicle Structures andSuspension System II

2

2

3

5

AUME 387

Electronic Ignition and Fuel SystemsII

2

2

3

6

AUME 391

Spark Ignition Engine

2

2

3

7

AAME 355

Principles Of Supervision

2

0

2

8

AAME 397

Design of MachineElement

2

2

3

 

TOTAL

14

16

20

YEAR THREE, SEMESTER TWO

SERIAL No.

CODE

COURSE NAME

T

P

C

1

AUME 392

In-Plant Training

0

25

16

 

 

TOTAL

0

25

16

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER ONE

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AUME 471

Automotive Heating and Air Conditioning

2

2

3

2

AUME 475

Vehicle Dynamics

2

2

3

3

AUME 477

Automotive Hydraulics and Pneumatics

2

1

2

4

LAN 453

Law of Business and Carriage

2

0

2

5

AAME 497

Design of MachineElements II

2

2

3

6

AUME 491

Project Work I

0

6

3

 

TOTAL

10

13

16

YEAR FOUR, SEMESTER TWO

SN

CODE

COURSE

T

P

C

1

AAME 452

WorkshopOrganisation and Administration II

2

0

2

2

AUME 454

Introduction to Vehicle Electricals

2

2

3

3

AUME 474

Alternative Fuels and Energy Systems

2

0

2

4

AUTE 486

Advance Power Trainand Transmission System

2

2

3

5

AUME 472

Compression Ignition Engines

2

2

3

6

AUME 492

Project Work II

0

6

3

 

TOTAL

10

12

16

Programme Category
Degree Programmes
Programme Session
Regular/Evening/Weekend
Programme Duration
4 Years
Programme Area
Engineering
Programme Type
Undergraduate Programme
Programme Department
Department Of Automotive And Agricultural Mechanisation Engineering
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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.

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

Postal Address: P. O. Box 854, Kumasi 

Email: info@kstu.edu.gh 

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