The Electrical Programme is committed to the production of graduates with the academic and social tools, that allows them to integrate into industry and other academic institutions in both Jamaican and international arena. It is to this end that the programme continues to work towards the strengthening of its certificate, diploma and degree programmes. At the same time the programme is working towards the introduction of Master of Engineering with Language programmes.

Programme Title
The Bachelor of Electrical Engineering (abbreviated as B. Eng (ELE))

Programme Code: EEBF1010
 

Programme Description

The duration of the programme is four years, commencing from successful completion of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency   Examination (CAPE) Level-1(detailed matriculation requirements shown below).

The programme is designed to ensure that the graduates develop strong problem solving and analytical skills. Additionally they are equipped to apply modern information and communications technologies (ICTs) in their respective fields.

 There are three specialization options, viz: Power, Communications and Instrumentations and Controls. The first two years are common for all three options and includes essential sciences, mathematics, ICTs, communication and humanities. The advance courses in the respective areas of specialization are offered in years three and four.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this programme are normally expected to fill entry level Electrical Engineering positions in industry with the ability to progress to higher levels as experience is gained. Areas for employment in Jamaica are numerous as graduates are easily and quickly employed within large industrial concerns such as Utility Companies (electricity, water), Bauxite, Petroleum, and Manufacturing. Some graduates continue to develop through employment at Electrical Consultancy firms.

Programme Entry Requirement

Students will be admitted to the programmes on the basis of:

Successful completion of Pre-requisite Course of Study (PCS) with adequate GPA, OR GCE A’Level Mathematics, Physics and one other relevant course, OR six (6) CAPE Units including Physics Units I and II, Mathematics Units I and II and two (2) other units in science related courses, OR UTech Diploma (with articulation) or equivalent.