University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa Masters Courses

DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

MASTER’S (MODULAR) PROGRAMME IN GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING

TITLE OF PROGRAMME

The title of the programme is MSc/MPhil Programme (Modular) in Geological Engineering.

 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Geologists today are looking for new and innovative ways of finding new ore deposits to meet the growing demands of society. Mineral exploitation is associated with environmental problems, and this poses a great challenge to the geologist who must find remedies to avoid ecological disaster as the industry expands.

The Geological Engineering programme recognises these facts and strives to develop new approaches within the framework of a sound quality education.

The Modular Master’s Programme aims at producing motivated and highly qualified geologists/geological engineers who can be relied upon to identify and solve the numerous problems confronting the mineral and construction industries in Ghana and the West African sub-region. The programme also aims at providing a firm grounding in basic and advanced concepts and modern methods of mineral exploration, geotechnical engineering and hydrogeology.

It is structured to offer the possibility of continuing education thereby making it possible for practicing earth scientists and/or engineers in the industry to update and upgrade their knowledge and skills in the various areas of specialisation while still on the job.

The main objectives of the programme are:

∙To provide an avenue for practicing earth scientists in the mining and related industries to develop and update their knowledge and skills in mineral exploitation, geological engineering and hydrogeology.

∙To produce competent postgraduate students capable of advanced careers in the minerals and allied industries, universities and research institutions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

a)The entry requirements for the Master’s Degree in Geological Engineering are:

(i)Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in Earth Sciences and related Engineering programmes from a recognised university.

(ii)All other applicants who do not satisfy (i) above but have degrees in Engineering & Science may be eligible only after passing an interview.

(iii)Holders of the UMaT Diploma in the Earth Sciences who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.

(iv)Foreign applicants with proficiency in English language who satisfy the requirements of (i) or (ii) above are eligible for admission after careful consideration of their relevant documents.

(v)Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a Postgraduate Diploma programme may be considered for admission on the recommendation of the Departmental Board concerned.

 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Department offers two Master’s Degree Programmes. These are:

(i)MSc Geological Engineering Degree Programme

(ii)MPhil Geological Engineering Degree Programme

MASTER’S (MODULAR) PROGRAMME IN MINING

ENGINEERING

TITLE OF PROGRAMME

The title of the programme is Master’s Programme (Modular) in Mining Engineering.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Ghana possesses diverse mineral wealth ranging from major exploited minerals such as gold, diamond, manganese, bauxite, salt, sand and gravel, to less exploited minerals such as iron, limestone, copper, kaolin, oil and bitumen. In recent years, many investors have been attracted to the mineral industry in Ghana following the promulgation of favourable minerals and mining

laws by the government. Several mining companies, both large and small scale, have been set up and a lot more have acquired prospecting licenses in this country.

The viability of this growing industry and the future of Ghana depend largely on the ability of Mining Engineers to:

∙Plan, design and evolve satisfactory solutions to the complex issues associated with mining.

∙Operate the mines profitably in the face of the ever-changing global economic and social problems.

∙Ensure that the mines are operated in an environmentally friendly manner.

The Modular Master’s Programme in Mining Engineering is designed to produce highly qualified Mining Engineers capable of meeting the numerous challenges of the growing mineral industry in Ghana and elsewhere.

The programme aims at providing a firm grounding in basic and advanced concepts and modern methods of mining engineering as well as offering a selection of special courses related to developing areas of the subject, particularly those areas of importance to Ghana.

The programme is structured to offer the possibility of continuing education and therefore makes it possible for practicing engineers in the industry to update and upgrade their knowledge and skills in the various areas of specialisation while still on the job.

The main objectives of the programme are:

∙To provide an avenue for practicing engineers in the mining and related industries to continue their education.

∙To turn out competent postgraduates to meet the current demands of the mineral industry.

∙To prepare competent postgraduates for various research institutions.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

a)The entry requirements for the Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering are:

i.Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in Earth Sciences or Engineering from a recognised University.

ii.All other applicants who do not satisfy (i) above but have degrees in Engineering & Science may be eligible only after passing an interview.

iii.Holders of UMaT Diploma who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.

iv.Foreign applicants with proficiency in English language who satisfy the requirements of

(i)or (ii) above are eligible for admission after careful consideration of relevant documents.

v.Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a Postgraduate Diploma programme may be considered for admission on the recommendation of the Departmental Board concerned.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Department offers two Master’s Degree Programmes. These are:

i.MSc Mining Engineering Degree Programme; and

ii.MPhil Mining Engineering Degree Programme.

DEPARTMENT OF MINERALS ENGINEERING

MASTER’S (MODULAR) PROGRAMME IN MINERALS ENGINEERING

TITLE OF PROGRAMME

The title of the programme is Master’s Programme (Modular) in Minerals Engineering.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Mineral resources contribute significantly to the economy of Ghana; providing employment and foreign exchange among others. This notwithstanding, the mining industry is faced with technical, environmental and social problems. The available ores are low grade and their mineralogical composition very complex, a situation that results in low recovery and generation of large volume of waste material. The latter presents a real environmental challenge, which undermines public trust for the industry. Furthermore, there are other mineral resources that are least exploited like industrial minerals and there is the need to train human resources for the processing of these minerals.

The programme is therefore designed to:

∙Train and upgrade the knowledge of Mineral Engineers to cope with the ore complexities and their inherent environmental issues.

∙Enhance the diversification and maximization of mineral processing in Ghana and elsewhere.

∙Produce competent postgraduates capable of making a career in research and teaching.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

a) The entry requirements for the Master’s Degree in Minerals Engineering are:

i.A BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in Applied Sciences and related engineering programmes.

ii.All other applicants who do not satisfy the requirements of (i) above but have degrees in Engineering & Science may be eligible only after passing an interview.

iii.Holders of UMaT Diploma in the Earth Sciences, who have at least five (5) professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.

iv.Foreign applicants with proficiency in English language who satisfy the requirements of (i) or (ii) above are eligible for admission after careful consideration of relevant documents.

v.Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a Postgraduate Diploma programme may be considered for admission on the recommendation of the Departmental Board concerned.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Department offers two Master’s Degree Programmes. These are: i. MSc Minerals Engineering Degree Programme

ii.MPhil Minerals Engineering Degree Programme

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 MASTERS (MODULAR) PROGRAMME IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

 TITLES OF PROGRAMMES

The title of the programme is MSc/MPhil Programme (Modular) in Mechanical Engineering.

 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the programme are to produce graduates with a wide range of knowledge of modern engineering enterprise and to develop skill in advanced mechanical engineering in the field of thermal power and fluid engineering.

 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for the Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering are:

i)Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering and Engineering from a Recognised University.

ii)All applicants who do not satisfy (i) above but have degree in Engineering and Science may be eligible only after passing an interview.

iii)Holders of UMaT Diploma in Mine Mechanical Engineering or Earth Sciences and related Engineering programmes who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.

iv)Foreign applicants with proficiency in English language who satisfy the requirements of (i) or (ii) above are eligible for admission after careful consideration of relevant documents.

vi)Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a Postgraduate Diploma programme may be considered for admission on the recommendation of the Departmental Board concerned

 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Department offers two Master’s Degree programmes. These are:

∙MSc in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Power and Fluid Engineering).

∙MPhil in Mechanical Engineering.

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC

ENGINEERING

MASTER’S (MODULAR) PROGRAMME IN

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

TITLE OF PROGRAMME

The title of the programme is Masters (Modular) Programme in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

Electrical and electronic engineering is essential for maintaining and developing a modern society. From the production of electricity through the multiplicity of electrical and electronic apparatuses to communications and robotics, electrical and electronic engineering is fundamental to many of the technical systems that are used every day at work and at home. Electrical and electronic engineering is also changing rapidly.

The Masters programme is designed for Electrical/Electronic Engineering graduates who are practicing engineers, designers or industry planners who seek a further understanding of areas of electrical and electronic engineering such as power systems, mechatronics and industrial automation and communications engineering. The programme is intended to equip the student so as to adapt to the challenging demands of the modern electrical and electronic engineering industries.

The main objectives of the programme are to:

∙Give candidates professional training in the theoretical and practical aspects of electrical and electronic engineering so as to turn out competent postgraduates to meet the current demands of analysis, synthesis and design of systems of the electrical and electronic engineering industries.

∙To provide an academic environment for study and research for the engineer wishing to follow a MSc/PhD programme, in order to contribute in solving the problems of electrical and electronic engineering by the use of appropriate technologies.

∙To enrich the capacity of the student to continuously adapt to the constant changes of the state of the art in electrical and electronic engineering

a)The entry requirements for the Master’s Degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering are:

i. Applicants must have B.Sc. First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) or its equivalent in Electrical and/or Electronic Engineering or in related Engineering disciplines from a recognised University.

ii.All other applicants who do not satisfy (i) above but have degrees in engineering & Science may be eligible only after passing an interview.

iii.Holders of UMaT Diploma in Mine Electrical Engineering who hold senior positions in a relevant industry and have at least 5 years professional experience with proven ability in their discipline are eligible for admission.

iv.Foreign applicants with proficiency in English language who satisfy the requirements of

(i) or (ii) above are eligible for admission after careful consideration of relevant documents.

v.Applicants who have satisfactorily completed a Postgraduate Diploma programme may be considered for admission on the recommendation of the Departmental Board concerned.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Department offers two Master’s Degree Programmes. These are:

i.MSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Programme

ii.MPhil Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree Programme

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS

 MASTER’S PROGRAMME (MODULAR) IN MATHEMATICS

  TITLE OF PROGRAMME

The title of the programme is Master’s Programme (Modular) in Mathematics.

 PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The main objectives of the programme are:

∙To provide postgraduate level education to support the growing financial institutions and allied industries.

∙To train professional Mathematicians capable of solving scientific and technological problems using computational knowledge.

∙To train professional Statisticians to meet current statistical demands in various industries.

∙To train postgraduates who will be capable of supporting teaching and research at higher levels.

  ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The entry requirements for the Master’s degree in Mathematics are:

i.Applicants must have BSc First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering and physical sciences from a recognized University.

ii.All applicants who do not satisfy (i) above but have degrees in Mathematics, Statistics with Economics, any Engineering field or other related Physical Sciences and are adjudged suitable by the departmental board concerned may be interviewed where applicable.

iii.Foreign applicants with proficiency in English language who satisfy the requirements of (i) or (ii) above are eligible for admission after careful consideration of relevant documents.

iv.A student who has satisfactorily completed a postgraduate diploma programme may be considered for admission on the recommendation of departmental board concerned.

 PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

The Department offers two Master’s degree programmes. These are:

i.MSc Mathematics (Elective Option) Degree Programme

ii.MPhil Mathematics Degree Programme