BSc Electronics & Communication Engineering
March 5, 2025 2025-03-10 11:39BSc Electronics & Communication Engineering
Shaping the Future of Digital Innovation
The Backbone of Digital Technology
Since the post-world war years, Electronics and Communications Engineering programs have made a significant foray into interdisciplinary fields of studies combining electronics, communications, computer science and engineering, robotics, aeronautics and astronautics, healthcare engineering, and artificial intelligence.
Electronics and communications engineering programs around the world continue to evolve, driven by technological advancements in recent years, advances in satellite communications and space technologies, mobile computing and computations.
The US Bureau of Labour Statistics group communications engineering and electronics engineering into one single bucket and projects a 6% growth in this space. The impending growth in this space represents significant opportunities for electronics and communications engineering students as they prepare for the world of work.
BSc Electronics and Communication Engineering at ACity
Our Electronics and Communication Engineering degree program is developed to provide students with a broad foundation in contemporary practices, strong liberal arts to enhance critical reasoning and communications skills; strong foundations for advanced studies and industrial success in a broad range of industries.
The aim of BSc Electronics and Communication Engineering program is to provide in-depth knowledge of modern design tools to solve real-life problems in the field of Electronics and Communication Engineering, to develop critical thinking, ethical research as well as employability skills in students so as to meet dynamic educational and industrial needs for the betterment of society.
Top Careers In Electronics and Communication Engineering
A Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering means a career in any of these:
- Audio Engineer - Electricity and Electronics
- Analogue Amplifier Design Engineer
- Electronics Research Engineer
- Electronics Test Engineer
- Antenna Engineer
- Research Engineer - Nanoelectronics
- Broadcasting Professional Engineer
- Radio Research Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Avionics Engineer
Entry Requirements
Minimum C6 in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated/General Science) and 3 elective subjects. (Physics, Elective Mathematics + Chemistry OR any other elective relevant to the chosen Program)
Minimum D or a pass in 6 subjects including 3 core subjects (English, Mathematics, Integrated/General Science) and 3 elective subjects. (Physics, Elective Mathematics + Chemistry OR any other elective relevant to the chosen Program)
Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and 3 passes in the A-Levels. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory).
Minimum of 5 credit passes in the IGCSE/O-Levels (Mathematics and English mandatory) and a minimum score of 4 points in 3 Higher Level (HL) subjects. (Elective/Add/Further Mathematics and Physics mandatory)
Minimum of 50% overall average pass. (subject to approval NAB) Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory
Minimum GPA of 3.0 (Mathematics, English and Physics mandatory)
Electives
Course Outline
- Communication Skills
- French Language
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar I
- Introduction to Engineering
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Physical Sciences
- Pre-Calculus (with MATLAB)
- Technology and Society
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (with MATLAB)
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FIE) Seminar II
- Introduction to Multidisciplinary Design
- Logic and Critical Thinking
- Programming in C
- Sensors, Measurements and Instrumentation
- Text and Meaning
- Analog Communication
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II (with MATLAB)
- Circuit Theory
- Electromagnetic Fields & Waves Theory
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship I
- Introduction to Material Science and Engineering
- Leadership Seminar I
- African Studies
- Applied Linear Algebra (with MATLAB)
- Data Communication and Computer Networks
- Electrical Machines
- Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship II
- Probability, Statistics and Reliability (with MATLAB)
- Solid State Electronic Devices
- Differential Equations(with MATLAB)
- Digital Communication
- Digital Systems Design
- Leadership Seminar II
- Numerical Methods (with MATLAB)
- Signals and Systems
- Systems Dynamics
- Antennas and Wave Propagation
- Automatic Control Systems
- Digital Signal Processing
- Industry Internship
- Microprocessors & Microcontrollers
- Project Management, Engineering
- Economics and Risk Analysis
- Telecommunications Switching and Networks
- Advanced Digital Signal Processing
- Microwave Engineering
- Mobile Communication
- Optical Communication
- Project Phase I
- Remote Sensing
- Environmental Science and Engineering
- Professional Ethics and Values
- Project Phase II
- Real-Time Digital Signal Processing
- Satellite Communication
- Telecommunication System Modelling and Simulation
Why ACity
- Home to students from over 23 countries across africa
- Houses a digital makerspace and a technology & Entrepreneurial center for creative freedom & innovation
- A fully digitized campus with the fattest internet speed in a ghanaian university
- Experienced Faculty with industry experience. Student-to-faculty ratio 5:1
- 70% practical lessons
- Every ACitizen has the opportunity to do a work placement every vacation
