The Electrical/Electronic Engineering is a department under the Faculty of Engineering that deals with the study of power grids and energy management systems, communication network systems (including mobile and satellite systems), consumer electronics (smartphones, televisions, computers), industrial control systems and automation, medical devices and instrumentation, robotics and artificial intelligence interfaces, and renewable energy technologies. The programme develops critical problem-solving skills and technical competencies through laboratory work, simulations, and practical projects.
The discipline is broadly divided into two interrelated fields:
– Electrical Engineering focuses on the generation, transmission, distribution, and utilization of electrical energy.
– Electronics Engineering deals with the behavior and control of electrons in devices and circuits. It includes digital and analog electronics, microprocessors, embedded systems, communication systems, instrumentation, and semiconductor technologies. Finally, students pursuing the Electrical/Electronic Engineering programme acquire a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, circuit theory, programming, and system design.
The department currently runs the following programmes:
This 18-month programme is designed to equip graduates and professionals with a broad and robust training in modern power systems engineering technologies, with a strong focus on protection, control, optimization, renewable energy conversion, and smart grids. It is suitable for recent graduates who wish to develop specialist knowledge and skills relevant to the industry, and also serves as advanced study in preparation for research work in an academic or industrial environment.
The main aim of the programme is to train the next generation of electrical power engineers who are aware of the most recent, cutting-edge developments in power engineering; have the skills and training needed in both industrial and academic settings; and can tackle the global energy trilemma of supplying secure, equitable, and environmentally sustainable energy, while appreciating the technical, social, and economic challenges faced in both developed and developing countries.
Objectives/Prospects
The objectives of the programme are to:
I. Introduce students to basic research skills and hands-on practical work.
II. Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to:
a. provide electrical consultancy services in the building industry;
b. provide effective maintenance in control and automation, especially with the use of PLCs, drives, and electrical machines in industry;
c. provide effective maintenance and manage all sorts of technical problems in the power industry;
d. manage the growing oil and gas industry.
III. Enhance progression in the education of undergraduates and acceptance into membership of professional bodies.
IV. Provide project opportunities for students’ training, students’ employment, as well as networking of students with the local industry.
V. Develop the desired skills in individuals for continued job satisfaction and self-enhancement.
VI. Provide the needed foundation for further studies.
Entry Requirements
A good first degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or a closely related area, from a recognised university. Graduates who do not hold a First Class or Second Class (Upper) Honours degree may be considered, subject to passing an interview.
| Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEE 511 | Sustainable Power Generation | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MEE 513 | Power System Analysis and Security | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MEE 515 | Power System Operation and Management | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MEE 517 | Power System Stability and Control | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MEE 519 | Electrical Engineering Research Methods | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 8 | 19 |
| Course Code | Course Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | P | C | ||
| MEE 512 | Energy Economics and Power Markets | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| MEE 514 | Engineering Ethics and Sustainability | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| MEE 518 | Power Electronics and FACTS | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 16 | |
| Course Code | Course Title | T | P | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEE 520 | Industry-based project | 0 | 36 | 15 |
| MEE 521 | Project and Dissertation 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 |
| Total | 3 | 11 | 19 |
| Course Code | Course Title | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | P | C | ||
| MEE 521 | Project and Dissertation 2 | 0 | 9 | 15 |
Lectures, tutorials, laboratory works, seminars, group work, and assignments.
Students are assessed on an ongoing or continuous basis, which involves the continuous evaluation of their performance throughout the Semester and results from the end-of-semester written examinations. Regular and punctual attendance at lectures or seminars is expected. Each course is examined by a written paper of three hours, in addition to which there is sometimes a practical paper and/or an oral examination.
The Continuous Assessment component consists of take-home assignments, class quizzes, tests, term papers, and project work. This component provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities on a wider range of learning tasks and in a broader variety of work environments than is possible under formal examination conditions.
The Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of Accra Technical University has been offering the four (4)-year Bachelor of Technology (BTech) programme since 2021. The BTech programme comprises three (3) specialised areas in Electrical and Electronic Engineering: the Power Systems option, the Control Systems option, and the Telecommunication option. These options are offered in the third (3) year of the programme.
In line with the University’s newly adopted strategic plan, the department is making tremendous efforts to improve research-oriented activities, academic skills, and services rendered to the community. The aim of the BTech programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering is to develop middle-level and self-reliant graduates with entrepreneurial skills, particularly in manufacturing, science, and engineering. This is intended to support national development policies in industrialisation and the power sector, and to create job opportunities in the country.
Objectives/Prospects
The objectives of the programme are to:
i. Introduce students to basic research skills and hands-on practical work.
ii. Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide electrical consultancy services in industry.
iii. Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide adequate maintenance in control and automation, especially with the use of PLCs, drives, and electrical machines in industry.
iv. Equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage the growing oil and gas industry.
v. Enhance progression in the education of HND graduates in Electrical Engineering and acceptance into membership of professional bodies.
vi. Provide project opportunities for students’ training, students’ employment, as well as networking of students with industry.
vii. Provide students with the requisite background to undertake continuous professional development, especially with recognised professional bodies.
Entry Requirements
A. GCE ‘A’ Level Applicants
i. Two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in Chemistry will be an advantage.
AND
ii. Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
B. SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants
i. SSSCE: Applicants must have six (6) credit passes (A–C) in all subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, and Core Science, and at least three (3) credit passes in relevant elective subject areas such as Applied Electricity, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, and Technical Drawing.
ii. WASSCE: Applicants must have a minimum of six (6) credits (A1–C6) in all subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science, and must possess a C6 in any three (3) elective subject areas such as Applied Electricity, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, and Technical Drawing.
C. Technician Applicants
i. EET Part One Certificate plus EET II Certificate;
OR
ii. Pass the Ordinary Technician Diploma;
OR
iii. City and Guilds Technician Certificate and Technician Diploma plus Advanced Technician Diploma Certificate;
OR
iv. EET I Certificate plus credit passes in SSSCE/WASSCE English Language, Core Mathematics, and Integrated Science.
D. Pre-HND (Access Course)
Applicants must pass all subjects (English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science) in the NABTEX Access Course, plus possess a Technician Certificate (EET I).
E. HND Applicants
HND in a relevant area, including but not limited to Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Informatics, subject to Admission Board decision.
F. Mature Applicants
Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations conducted in English Language, Mathematics, and General Knowledge in the fields of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Mature applicants must have relevant work experience in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or related fields.
G. International Applicants
International applicants may apply with programmes equivalent to the Ghanaian SSSCE/WASSCE. Credits of international applicants shall meet requirements A and B with equivalent certificates.
The main aim of the proposed BTech programme in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is to develop middle-level and self-reliant graduates with entrepreneurial skills, especially in manufacturing, sciences, and engineering. This is intended to satisfy national development policies in industrialisation and the power sector, while also creating job opportunities in the country.
Objectives/Prospects
The objectives of the programme are to:
i. Introduce students to basic research skills and hands-on practical work.
ii. Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide electrical consultancy services in the building industry.
iii. Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide adequate maintenance, control, and automation, especially with the use of PLCs, drives, and electrical machines in industry.
iv. Equip students with the knowledge and skills required to provide adequate maintenance and to manage all sorts of technical problems in the power industry.
v. Equip students with the knowledge and skills to manage the growing oil and gas industry.
vi. Enhance the progression of HND graduates in Electrical Engineering and their acceptance into membership of professional bodies.
vii. Provide project opportunities for students’ training, students’ employment, as well as networking of students with the local industry.
viii. Develop the desired skills in individuals for continued job satisfaction and self-enhancement.
Entry Requirements
A. HND Applicants
HND Second Class Lower Division in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
B. Degree Applicants
A degree in a relevant area, including but not limited to Telecommunications, Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Informatics, subject to the Admission Board’s decision.
C. Mature Applicants
Applicants must be at least twenty-five (25) years old and must show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof. In addition, applicants must pass the Mature Entrance Examinations, which will be conducted in English Language, Mathematics, and General Knowledge in the fields of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Mature applicants must have at least two (2) years of working experience in the Electrical or Electronic field. The final decision to admit a mature applicant shall be taken by the Admission Board.
Objectives/Prospects
This programme aims to provide students with technological and basic managerial skills required to effectively work as technicians in the field of Electrical/Electronic Engineering in any of the following options: Power Systems, Control Systems, Telecommunications, and Biomedical Engineering.
The objectives of the programme are to:
i. Provide students with the required skills for the installation, operation, maintenance, and repair of domestic and industrial electrical/electronic equipment.
ii. Enhance progression in the education of GES students and facilitate acceptance into membership of professional bodies.
iii. Develop the desired skills in individuals for continued job satisfaction and self-enhancement, in order to appreciate the role of electrical engineering in society.
iv. Equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to manage the growing power industry.
v. Equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to manage ongoing technologies in Biomedical Engineering.
vi. Equip trainees with the knowledge and skills to manage ongoing technologies in Telecommunications.
vii. Provide practical attachment for trainees to obtain industrial experience on the job for a period of at least six (6) months.
viii. Provide project opportunities for students’ training, students’ employment, as well as networking with the local industry.
ix. Introduce trainees to basic research skills and hands-on practical work.
Entry Requirements
A. GCE ‘A’ Level Applicants / WASSCE
i. Two (2) GCE ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in Chemistry will be an advantage.
AND
ii. Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics.
B. SSSCE/WASSCE Applicants
i. SSSCE Candidates: Credit passes (A–D) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects—English Language, Integrated Science, and Mathematics—plus two (2) elective subjects such as Applied Electricity, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, and Technical Drawing.
ii. WASSCE Candidates: Credit passes (A1–C6) in five (5) subjects comprising three core subjects—English Language, Integrated Science, and Mathematics—plus two (2) elective subjects such as Applied Electricity, Physics, Chemistry, Elective Mathematics, and Technical Drawing.
C. Technician Applicants
i. EET Part I Certificate plus EET II Certificate;
OR
ii. Pass the Ordinary Technician Diploma;
OR
iii. City and Guilds Technician Certificate, Technician Diploma, plus Advanced Technician Diploma Certificate;
OR
iv. EET I Certificate plus credit passes in SSSCE/WASSCE Core Mathematics, Core English, and Core/Integrated Science.
D. Pre-HND (Access Course) Applicants
Applicants must pass all subjects (English, Mathematics, and Science) in the NABTEX Access Course, plus hold a Technician Certificate or achieve two (2) credit passes in Science/Engineering elective subjects (for WASSCE students).
E. Teacher Applicants
i. Four-year Certificate ‘A’;
OR
ii. Three-year Post-Secondary Teacher’s Certificate;
AND
iii. Four (4) GCE ‘O’ Level/SSSCE/WASSCE credit passes, including English Language, Mathematics, and two (2) Science subjects;
AND
iv. A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience;
AND
v. A Science, Mathematics, or Engineering background from a Training College.
F. Degree Applicants
A degree in a relevant area.
G. Mature Applicants
Candidates applying for admission to Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes who are twenty-five (25) years or older but do not satisfy the above requirements will be classified as Mature Applicants. Such applicants must:
i. Have education and working experience in the area of Science or Engineering;
ii. Be at least twenty-five (25) years old;
iii. Show proof of age with a birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of date of birth; and
iv. Pass the Mature Applicants’ Entrance Examinations in English, Mathematics, and an Aptitude Test.
Assessment Regulations
Details of students’ performance and achievement.
On average, over the years, the performance varies as follows:
| Course Code | Contact/Credit Hours | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | |||||
| T | P | C | |||
| 1 | Telecommunication III | EEE 311 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2 | Medical Equipment Technology | EEE 315 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 3 | Control System II | EEE 321 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Computer Operating Systems | EEE 323 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 5 | Power Systems III | EEE 341 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 6 | Telecommunications IV | EEE 312 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 7 | Medical Equipment Technology | EEE 316 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 8 | Control Systems III | EEE 322 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 9 | Digital Computer Design | EEE 324 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 10 | Power Systems IV | EEE 342 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| N | Course Title | Course Code | Contact/Credit Hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | P | C | |||
| 1 | Communication Skills I | COS 101 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2 | Computer Literacy I | CLT 101 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 3 | African Studies | AFS 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 4 | Communication Skills II | COS 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 5 | Computer Literacy II | CLT 102 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 6 | Industrial Attachment I | IND 201 | 2 | ||
| 7 | Industrial Attachment II | IND 301 | 2 |
| SN | Course Title | Course Code | Contact/Credit hours | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T | P | C | |||
| Year 3 Semester I | |||||
| 1 | Project Work I | EEE 347 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Year 3 Semester II | |||||
| 2 | Project II | EEE 348 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Semester I | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Course code | T | P | C |
| Engineering Mathematics I | MATH 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electronics I | EEE 101 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Network Analysis I | EEE 121 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab I | EEE 143 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Thermodynamics (Heating & Cooling) | MCE 111 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Engineering Drawing | MCE 115 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Communication Skills I | COS 101 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Computer Literacy I | CLT 101 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 15 | 11 | 19 | |
| Semester II | ||||
| Course Title | Course Code | T | P | C |
| Engineering Mathematics II | MAT 112 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electronics II | EEE 102 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Network Analysis II | EEE 122 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Machines I | EEE 132 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab II | EEE 144 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Mechanics of Fluids | MCE 132 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| African Studies | AFS 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Communication Skills II | COS 102 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Computer Literacy II | CLT 102 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | 11 | 22 |
| Semester I | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Course code | T | P | C |
| Engineering Mathematics III | MAT 211 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Telecommunication I | EEE 211 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Measurement and Instruments I | EEE 225 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Introduction to Computer Technology | EEE 227 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Electrical Machines II | EEE 231 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Power Systems I | EEE 241 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab III | EEE 243 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab IV | EEE 245 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 14 | 14 | 19 | |
| Semester II | ||||
| Course Title | Course code | T | P | C |
| Mathematics IV | MAT 212 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Telecommunications II | EEE 212 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Digital Electronics | EEE 208 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Power Systems II | EEE 242 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Control System I | EEE 222 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Machines III | EEE 232 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab V | EEE 244 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab VI | EEE 246 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 18 | 9 | 21 |
| Semester I | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Title | Course code | T | P | C |
| Micro Computers | EEE 301 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Computer Applications | EEE 327 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Power Electronics I | EEE 331 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | EEE 337 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab VII | EEE 343 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Practice | EEE 345 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Project Work I | EEE 347 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | 19 | 23 | |
| Electives (Select ONE) | ||||
| Telecommunication III | EEE 311 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Medical Equipment Technology | EEE 315 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Control System II | EEE 321 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Computer Operating Systems | EEE 323 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Power Systems III | EEE 341 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Semester I | ||||
| Course Title | Course code | T | P | C |
| Fault Diagnosis in Electrical Machines and Power Systems | EEE 328 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Management and Organisation | SMS 312 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Project II | EEE 348 | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | ETP 302 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Electronic Servicing | EEE 306 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Electronics II | EEE 332 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab VIII | EEE 344 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | 22 | 21 | |
| ELECTIVES (select one) | ||||
| Telecommunications IV | EEE 312 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Medical Equipment Technology | EEE 316 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Control Systems III | EEE 322 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Digital Computer Design | EEE 324 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Power Systems IV | EEE 342 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Course Title | Course code | T | P | C |
| Micro Computers | EEE 301 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Computer Applications | EEE 327 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
| Power Electronics I | EEE 331 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Equipment Maintenance | EEE 337 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| Electrical Engineering Lab VII | EEE 343 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Electrical Engineering Practice | EEE 345 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Project Work I | EEE 347 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| Total | 12 | 19 | 23 | |
| ELECTIVES (select one) | ||||
| Telecommunication III | EEE 311 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Medical Equipment Technology | EEE 315 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Control System II | EEE 321 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Computer Operating Systems | EEE 323 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Power Systems III | EEE 341 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Details of students’ performance and achievement On average, over the years, the performance varies as follows:
| Class of awards | CGPA | Percentage over the years |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Class | 4.00 and above | 4% |
| 2nd Class Upper | 3.00-3.99 | 49% |
| 2nd Class Lower | 2.00-2.99 | 45% |
| Pass | 1.50-1.99 | 1% |
| Fail | Below 1.50 | 0% |
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