This programme runs for five years with a six-month internship programme where students will be expected to do Professional Practice. There is a need for Electrica l Engineers in the Botswana engineering industry inorganisations such as the Botswana Power Corporation (BPC), Botswana Telecommunication Corporation (BTC) and Morupule Coal Mine (MCM) as well as many construction companies. Graduates can also seek opportunities in international markets.
Admissions Criteria
- BGCSE/equivalent with 5 Passes including English,Mathematics and Physics/Double Sciences/Physics +Chemistry.
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field will be given exemptions based on the credit point
equivalency.
Graduates of this programme can
- Find solutions for electrical systems and devise mechanisms for solving engineering problems related to the electrical
industry
- Work in the power generation industry e.g. the Botswana Power Corporation
- Work with electronic devices such as large and small computers
- Work in scientific research and development
- Work in the computer hardware industry
Career Prospects
- Power systems
- Household appliances
- Telecommunication industry
- Power transmission lines
- Management
- Consulting
Skills Developed
- Designing skills needed in the electrical industry
- Mathematical and Logical skills
- Computer skills
- Professional writing
- Presentation skills
