REGULATIONS FOR THE BACHELOR OF ENGINEERING HONOURS DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (ENG01)

Overview

PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAMME

The purpose of the degree is to develop knowledge, skills, and competencies in the field of Electrical and Electronic Engineering that are relevant to various entrepreneurial and employment opportunities in Zimbabwe, regionally and globally. It is also to prepare students for specialist higher degree studies within the field and to be able to achieve a high level of environmental consciousness in the field.

  1. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Normal Entry

For normal entry the candidates should have:

            (i) Passed at least 5 subjects at Ordinary Level including Mathematics, English and Combined Science or equivalent.

            (ii) At least two Advanced Level passes; Mathematics, Physics and any other relevant science subject.

Special Entry

For special entry candidates should:

(i) Have passed at least 5 subjects at Ordinary Level including Mathematics, English and Combined Science or equivalent.

(ii) Hold at least a National Diploma in an approved Engineering field or any other recognized equivalent. Candidates may be invited for an interview or entrance examination.

 

  1. PROGRAMME CHARACTERISTICS

Areas of Study: Electrical Power Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Communication and Network Engineering, Environmental Sustainability, Energy Management and Auditing

Specialist Focus: Electrical power engineering and Electronic engineering

Orientation:    

Integrated Electrical/Electronic problem-solving, using knowledge and practical skills for research, innovation, industrialization, commercialization and community service

Distinctive Features: The programme focuses on the production of research and development orientated engineers who are able to solve electrical or electronic engineering problems to achieve sustainable economic development, and empowerment of society through the application of sound theoretical and practical knowledge.   

  1. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND FURTHER EDUCATION

Employability: Electrical and Electronic engineering graduates find employment as Electrical engineers, Electronic engineers, Energy Auditors, Energy Consultants, Power Plant Engineers, Communication Engineers, Renewable Energy Engineers, Control system Engineers, Electrical/Energy Projects Managers, Process Design Engineers, Electrical Transmission and Distribution Engineers, Electrical/Electronic Techno-preneurs.

Further Studies: Masters’ and Doctoral studies applied to the Electrical, Electronic and Energy Engineering

Programme Structure