Postgraduate Programmes
MPhil Programmes
Mphil programme is a one year taught courses and a one year research leading to thesis (a total of 24 months). There are modules to be taken during these 12 months with each module lasting between three weeks and fours weeks. Each module has between two and three courses. KEEP will offer admission for applications every year from Ghana and the West African Countries to pursue 24-months full-time MPhil programme in the following specializations:
- MPhil Computer Engineering
- MPhil Material Engineering
- MPhil Power and Energy Systems Engineering
- MPhil Renewable Energy Technologies
- MPhil Telecommunications Engineering
- MPhil Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
MPhil Materials Engineering
Background
Technological advancement has been hinged to the nature of materials existing at any point in time. This is evidenced by the different periods in time that had the era named after the dominant materials of the time such as stone age, iron age etc.
The development of new materials to meet any challenges is the result of the application of advanced knowledge and research on materials and the accompanying fabrication methods. These needs call for engineers to acquire current advanced materials knowledge to enable them to address the engineering challenges in industry and society effectively. The proposed programme essentially utilizes the fundamentals of thermodynamics, materials transformation, kinetics and computational methods to answer engineering and sociological problems in materials processing.
Challenges in the area of energy production and storage in a sustainable manner will be addressed by the programme. The programme will also address the needs of fresh graduates who want to acquire further knowledge as well as practicing engineers who seek advanced knowledge to help them solve problems at their workplace.
The programme focuses on advanced study of the “processing-structure-property-performance” relationship of materials. Introductory research in areas such as mechanical behaviour of materials, design of mechanical products and systems, and manufacturing will be emphasised. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for PhD level studies and advanced engineering practices. This will require the use of their knowledge in the fundamentals of chemistry, mathematics, physics and engineering. Thus, this programme will provide students, specifically, with:
- Understanding theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with solving materials engineering problems,
- Exposing students to relevant development in the field, to foster the application of modern methods,
- Ability to identify, carry out failure analysis and propose solutions,
- Understanding of the current trends in technologies in terms of design and selection of materials for energy and sustainable development,
- Provide materials engineering consultancy and expert services, and
- Application of computational methods in materials design.
Aims and Objectives:
The aim of the programme is to provide training in materials processing, manufacturing and development, and apply the principles of basic sciences and engineering to understanding the behaviour of materials, their development and applications.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Provide engineering leadership in industrial, governmental, and academic settings, while serving both their profession and the public
- Bring about innovation in a wide variety of technical fields including, but not limited to materials, energy, electronics, medicine, communications, transportation and recreation
- Empower student to excel in careers related to the entire life cycle of materials – from synthesis and processing, through design and development, to manufacturing, performance, and recycling.
Entry requirements for admission of students:
The following shall be the admission requirements for prospective students:
- Either
- a First Class or Second Class (Upper Division) B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Engineering and Sciences, or any field of specialization relevant to the programme from a recognized University
- a Second Class (Lower Division) B.Sc. degree or its equivalent in Engineering and Sciences or any field of specialization relevant to the programme from a recognized University with at least three (3) years of relevant experience.
- Applicants with degrees in other engineering/science disciplines (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, etc.) may be required to take prerequisite courses to make up for deficiencies in undergraduate materials engineering.
- For non-English speaking applicants, arrangements may be made with the Department of Languages for the acquisition of the necessary English language skills prior to embarking on the programme.
MPhil Telecommunication Engineering
Background
The programme aims to give students the skills and specialist knowledge required to significantly enhance their career prospects in the field of Telecommunication Engineering.
In pursuit of the above aim, the following objectives will be carried out, namely, to:
- provide students with knowledge and skills to plan, design and operate modern Telecommunication Systems;
- provide graduates with the skill to carry out research in Telecommunication Engineering related topics; and
- develop new technologies for improved Telecommunication Systems Operation.
The programme will develop the Telecommunication Engineering skills of students through expert teaching and extensive research work undertaken in collaboration with industrial partners.
Students’ admission, progression and graduation
General Qualifications
Applicants with a BSc/BEng degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering disciplines from a recognised University with a minimum average grade of 2nd class lower division. Applicants with degrees from closely related disciplines such as BSc/BEng in Electronics or Physics could also be considered.
Programme Requirements
In addition to the general qualification, candidates must pass an interview.
Qualifications for retention
A student must register the required courses during each semester and attend lectures in order to continue in the programme.
Requirements For Graduation
For the award of the MPhil degree, the student must have
- passed all courses.
- achieved a minimum of 50 credits hours.
- obtained a minimum pass mark of 50% in any examination.
- obtained a minimum cumulative weighted average (CWA) of 55.00 (for taught courses and seminars)
- submitted and successfully defended a Thesis.
Employment:
Employment opportunities exist for graduates of this programme in the following areas:
- Mobile Communication Services
- Networking Industry
- Third Party Service Providers such as Huawei, Eaton, ATC and Helios
- Clients such as banks and other institutions requiring telecom services
- Teaching and research institutions
- Self employment
MPhil Power Systems Engineering
Background
Electrical power systems which play a pivotal role in modern economies are presently experiencing revolutionary changes. Environmental pressures as well as the sharp rise in demand have necessitated a revision of the portfolio of energy resources. Conventional energy sources are gradually moving away from load centers. This has resulted in a rise in transmission level voltages. Dispersed generations are also being introduced at load centers to reduce demand on main grids and also address environmental concerns associated with conventional energy sources. It is expected that an increased amount of dispersed renewable generation units, such as photovoltaic systems, biomass systems and small wind turbines will be connected to the grid at the distribution level. Also, the connection of large solar and wind farms at the transmission level is in focus. Although these may offer economic, environmental and technical benefits, there are technical challenges and uncertainties. Also, the growing need to interconnect various national grids in order to improve the cost, reliability and security of power delivery has brought about high voltage direct current transmission. Furthermore, utilities are anticipating the development of a so-called “smart grid” that promises new opportunities for efficient and reliable use of electric power. Therefore, the skills that electric power engineers require need to be updated accordingly.
Globally, there is the need for skilled power system engineers for planning, designing, constructing, operating, controlling and carrying out economic analysis of power system networks. Additionally, there is the need to develop the capabilities of power system engineers to carry out research aimed at improving power system operations. The MPhil Electrical Power Systems Engineering programme seeks to address inadequacies in key skills required for reliable and efficient operation of modern power systems.
Aims and Objectives:
The programme aims to give students the skills and specialist knowledge required to significantly enhance their career prospects in the field of electrical engineering.
In pursuit of the above aim, the following objectives will be pursued. To
- provide students with knowledge and skills to plan, design and operate modern electric power systems;
- provide graduates with the skill to carry out research in electric power systems; and
- develop new techniques and tools for improved power system operation.
The programme will develop the power engineering skills through expert teaching and extensive research work undertaken in collaboration with power industry partners.
Students’ admission, progression and graduation
General Qualifications
Applicants with a BSc/BEng degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering discipline from a recognised University with a minimum average grade of 2nd class lower division. Applicants with degrees from closely related disciplines such as BSc/BEng in Electronics or Physics could also be considered.
Programme Requirements
In addition to the general qualification, candidates must pass an interview.
Qualifications for retention
A student must register the required courses during each semester and attend lectures in order to continue in the programme.
Requirements For Graduation
For the award of the MPhil degree, the student must have
- passed all courses.
- achieved a minimum of 57 credits hours.
- obtained a minimum pass mark of 50% in any examination.
- obtained a minimum cumulative weighted average (CWA) of 55.00 (for taught courses and seminars)
- submitted and successfully defended a Thesis.
Employment:
Employment opportunities exist for graduates of this programme in the following areas:
- Power industry
- Oil and gas industry
- Mining industry
- Manufacturing industry
- Teaching and research institutions
- Self employment
MSc Programmes
MSc programme is a one year taught courses and a six month project design and implementation(a total of 18 months). KEEP will offer admission for applications every year from Ghana and the West African Countries to pursue 18 months full-time MSc programme in the following specializations:
- MSc Computer Engineering
- MSc Material Engineering
- MSc Power and Energy Systems Engineering
- MSc Renewable Energy Technologies
- MSc Telecommunications Engineering
- MSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
PhD Electrical Engineering
Background
Electrical power systems which play a pivotal role in modern economies are presently experiencing revolutionary changes. Environmental pressures as well as the sharp rise in demand have necessitated a revision of the portfolio of energy resources. Conventional energy sources are gradually moving away from load centers. This has resulted in a rise in transmission level voltages. Dispersed generations are also being introduced at load centers to reduce demand on main grids and address environmental concerns associated with conventional energy sources. It is expected that an increased amount of dispersed renewable generation units, such as photovoltaic systems, biomass systems and small wind turbines will be connected to the grid at the distribution level. Also, the connection of large solar and wind farms at the transmission level is in focus. Although these may offer economic, environmental and technical benefits, there are technical challenges and uncertainties. Also, the growing need to interconnect various national grids in order to improve the cost, reliability and security of power delivery has brought about high voltage direct current transmission. Furthermore, utilities are anticipating the development of a so-called “smart grid” that promises new opportunities for efficient and reliable use of electric power.
Aims and Objectives:
The PhD programme aims to
- build human capacity in high level research in subject areas in electric power engineering and
- provided academic breadth in subject areas in electric power engineering along with deep knowledge in various topics.
Upon the completion of the PhD education, the candidate should at the forefront of knowledge in one or several subject areas in electric power engineering and should be able to:
- evaluate the application of different methods in these subject areas and will contribute to the development of new knowledge, new theories and new methods in the subject area(s).
- formulate questions and plan for research.
- conduct research at a high international level with professional and ethical integrity.
- address complex technical questions and challenge established knowledge and practices in the area.
- evaluate the work of others at the same level.
- participate in complex multidisciplinary assignments and projects, provide research and development via recognized national and international channels.
- participate in debates in the field in international forums.
- assess the need to and take initiative to drive innovation.
- acquire new knowledge in the field.
Therefore, there is a growing need for high level research in electrical systems due to increasing grid complexities and the need to meet growing power demand while keeping high level supply reliability considering faults.
General Qualifications
MSc/MEng/MPhil degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering discipline from a recognised University. Applicants with degrees from closely related disciplines such as MSc/MEng/MPhil in Electronics or Physics could also be considered.
Programme Requirements
In addition to the general qualification, candidates must pass an interview.
PhD Materials Engineering
Background
Technological advancement has been hinged to the nature of materials existing at any point in time. This is evidenced by the different periods in time that had the era named after the dominant materials of the time such as stone age, iron age etc.
The development of new materials to meet any challenges is the result of the application of advanced knowledge and research on materials and the accompanying fabrication methods. These needs call for engineers to acquire current advanced materials knowledge to enable them to address the engineering challenges in industry and society effectively. The proposed programme essentially utilizes the fundamentals of thermodynamics, materials transformation, kinetics and computational methods to answer engineering and sociological problems in materials processing.
Challenges in the area of energy production and storage in a sustainable manner will be addressed by the programme. The programme will also address the needs of fresh graduates who want to acquire further knowledge as well as practicing engineers who seek advanced knowledge to help them solve problems at their workplace.
The programme focuses on advanced study of the “processing-structure-property-performance” relationship of materials. Introductory research in areas such as mechanical behaviour of materials, design of mechanical products and systems, and manufacturing will be emphasised. The programme is designed to prepare graduates for PhD level studies and advanced engineering practices. This will require the use of their knowledge in the fundamentals of chemistry, mathematics, physics and engineering. Thus, this programme will provide students, specifically, with:
- Understanding theoretical principles and practical methodologies associated with solving materials engineering problems,
- Exposing students to relevant development in the field, to foster the application of modern methods,
- Ability to identify, carry out failure analysis and propose solutions,
- Understanding of the current trends in technologies in terms of design and selection of materials for energy and sustainable development,
- Provide materials engineering consultancy and expert services, and
- Application of computational methods in materials design.
Aims and Objectives:
The aim of the programme is to provide training in materials processing, manufacturing and development, and apply the principles of basic sciences and engineering to understanding the behaviour of materials, their development and applications.
The objectives of the programme are to:
- Provide engineering leadership in industrial, governmental, and academic settings, while serving both their profession and the public
- Bring about innovation in a wide variety of technical fields including, but not limited to materials, energy, electronics, medicine, communications, transportation and recreation
- Excel in careers related to the entire life cycle of materials – from synthesis and processing, through design and development, to manufacturing, performance, and recycling.
Entry requirements for admission of students
The following shall be the admission requirements for prospective students:
- An M.Sc./MPhil degree or its equivalent in Materials Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or any field of specialization relevant to the programme from a recognized University.
- For non-English speaking applicants, arrangements may be made with the Department of Languages for the acquisition of the necessary English language skills prior to embarking on the programme.
PhD Telecommunications Engineering
Background information
State the Aims and Objectives of the programme as fit into the mission and plans of the institution and national demand for the programme.
The programme aims to give students the skills and specialist knowledge required to significantly enhance their career prospects in research and in Academia relating to the field of Telecommunication Engineering.
In pursuit of the above aim, the following objectives will be carried out, namely, to:
- provide students with deep knowledge in theoretical framework of a broad spectrum of topics relating to Telecommunication Systems and Engineering;
- provide graduates with the skill to carry out far-reaching research in Telecommunication Engineering related topics; and
- develop new technologies for improved Telecommunication Systems Operation.
The programme will develop the Telecommunication Engineering skills of students through expert teaching and extensive research work undertaken in collaboration with industrial partners.
Students’ admission, progression and graduation
General Qualifications
MSc/MEng/MPhil degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering and Computer Engineering disciplines from a recognised University. Applicants with degrees from closely related disciplines such as MSc/Meng/MPhil in Electronics or Physics could also be considered.
Programme Requirements
In addition to the general qualification, candidates must pass an interview.
Qualifications for retention
A student must register the required courses during each semester and attend lectures in order to continue in the programme.
Requirements For Graduation
For the award of the PhD degree, the student must have
- passed all taught courses.
- achieved a minimum of 90 credits hours.
- obtained a minimum pass mark of 50% in any examination.
- obtained a minimum cumulative weighted average (CWA) of 55.00 (for taught courses and seminars)
- Passed a comprehensive examination in a maximum of two sitting and
- submitted and successfully defended a Thesis.
Employment:
Employment opportunities exist for graduates of this programme in the following areas:
- Electronics and Communication Research Institutes
- Academia
- Research in Mobile Communication Services
- Research in Networking Industry
- Research for Third Party Service Providers such as Huawei, Eaton, ATC and Helios
- Clients such as banks and other institutions requiring telecom services
- Teaching and research institutions.
- Self employment