Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology (FEAT)

This faculty focuses on providing students with a thorough foundation in the multidisciplinary growth areas of Industrial Systems Engineering, Mechatronics and Industrial Automation. These programmes combine the traditional areas of mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, electrical engineering and computer science to realize engineering goals. The faculty also offers degrees in the other areas such as Marine Biotechnology and Artificial Intelligence. This faculty spearheads engineering-led research-based academic activities geared towards a culture of applied research. Programmes offered within this faculty are:


Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Industrial Systems

The objective of this programme is to develop in the individual candidate the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to function at the supervisory level within a complex and rapidly changing engineering environment. This programme is designed to take advantage of computer-aided engineering tools to educate a multi-disciplinary engineer. Candidates are prepared as critical thinkers who are able to analyse and propose novel solutions to problems.

This degree prepares students for a range of technical and management roles in industrial settings, particularly in industries that rely heavily on automation, energy efficiency, and systems optimization.


Employment Opportunities

The graduates have opportunities of getting employment in a wide range of engineering industries both national and regional:

  • Public Utilities - Power generation, water distribution and hospitals
  • Manufacturing - Clothing, fabrication and light industries
  • Process oriented organizations - Bauxite, cement, sugar, petro-chemicals
  • Ancillary - Transport and shipping, agricultural and refrigeration
  • Commercial - Property management, tourism, printing


Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Mechatronics

This programme seeks to produce graduates in Mechatronic Engineering with sufficient academic background and demand-driven, practical know-how and experience who would be able to rise to the challenges of a developing economy. Mechatronic Engineering is a synergy of mechanical, electrical, electronics and computer engineering. It introduces students to the fundamentals of mechanics, Electrics, Electronics, and Computer Science and show how these disciplines are combined to realize automated systems that will meet current and future requirements of the manufacturing environment. This degree offers students a comprehensive understanding of integrating mechanical and electronic systems, vital in industries such as manufacturing, automation, robotics, and product design.

Employment Opportunities

The graduates have opportunities of getting employment in a wide range of engineering-based disciplines such as production and manufacturing (pharmaceutical, cement, breweries, automotive, aviation, food and beverages, printing, textile, oil and gas). Some career opportunities include (but not limited to):

  • Robotics engineer/technician
  • Control system design/troubleshooting engineer
  • Electronics design engineer
  • Mechanical design engineer
  • Instrumentation engineer
  • Software engineer


Bachelor of Engineering Degree in Industrial Automation

Industrial automation deals with the networking and control of complex processes and systems making them semi or fully automated. It focuses on designing, programming, implementing, simulating, evaluating, and testing automated systems in a global industrial context to realize engineering goals. This four-year bachelor’s degree programme was developed to satisfy the needs of the local and global industries. There is an increased demand for automation, instrumentation, and control engineers globally owing to the restructuring and rapid growth in new technologies and industries, as such, industrial processes are becoming increasingly automated. This degree equips students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to contribute to the rapidly growing field of automation, which plays a critical role in Industry 4.0 and the future of manufacturing.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this programme will gain employment in a wide range of manufacturing, industrial, chemical, military, mineral processing, and mining industries. Job roles include engineering and management positions in the following areas of expertise:

  • Process control, commissioning and production management
  • Plant, factory and building automation
  • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
  • Industrial design and consultation
  • Operations, maintenance, field services and technical support
  • Controls, instrumentation and robotics
  • Industrial project management and business development


Bachelor of Science Degree in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science

This four-year programme is designed to produce a cadre of graduates who are able to assess, design, evaluate and implement smart systems to control machinery and processes that affects our everyday life. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of artificial Intelligence and machine learning through a rigorous approach. They will be exposed to the various technologies and techniques involved in the design of smart systems to include robots and IOT systems. This degree prepares students for the rapidly evolving field of AI and equips them with the skills to contribute to innovative technologies and cutting-edge research.

Employment Opportunities

The graduates have opportunities of getting employment in a wide range of industries both national and regional. Some career opportunities include (but are not limited to):

  • Software analysts and developers
  • Computer scientists and computer engineers
  • Algorithm specialists
  • Research scientists and engineering consultants and,
  • Computer science & artificial intelligence researcher


Bachelor of Science Degree in Marine Biotechnology

This four-year programme is designed to produce a cadre of graduates who can analyse and develop solutions to problems that are associated with the marine and related environment. The programme syllabi cover areas in marine biology and biotechnology as well as marine pollution and environmental protection. Students are also introduced to the practical areas of marine research. This degree provides a strong foundation in both marine biology and biotechnology, equipping students to innovate and address global challenges such as sustainable food production, environmental preservation, and healthcare advances.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this programme have the opportunities of obtaining employment in a wide range of industries nationally and internationally in the areas of research, development and production. Some career opportunities include (but are not limited to):

  • Biotechnology specialist
  • Aquatic scientist
  • Research biologist
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Tissue culture specialist
  • Agrobiotechnologist
  • Ethnobotanist
  • Microbiologist and,
  • Biological technician