BEng- Computer Engineering

Computer and Telecommunications Engineering

Award: BEng

Duration: 5 years

Introduction                                              

 The driving force in our contemporary society is the engineer’s ingenuity. There are only a few aspects of modern society that are not affected by computers and telecommunications. Computer Engineering has ushered in a lot of modern conveniences from microwave ovens, mobile phones, high and ultra-definition televisions, entertainment and automated systems, wireless high-speed internet technologies that are controlled by computer systems. Communicating information over short and long distances over wired and wireless networks, and the security of such data, networks, power lines and electrical distribution is central to engineers who specialise in Computer and Telecommunications Engineering.

Why is this Course for Me?

As the world moves further into knowledge economy, the demand for high level qualifications has increased exponentially. The computer and telecommunications revolution has particularly impacted economic growth in Africa and the world over. In order for Botswana, and the other developing countries to compete with developed countries, computer and telecommunications engineering offer catalytic properties to speed up the process. The course will equip students with the concepts, theories and principles underlying the science and mathematics of electrical, computer and telecommunications engineering for a broad range of modern technologies.

What Will I Study?

Computer and Telecommunications Engineering have the first two years common with other Engineering disciplines. Students will learn the tools such as computer languages and software, computer systems and architectures, networking and security, wired and wireless and mobile communication systems and networks, Signal processing technologies, convergence and broadband technologies.

The Modules You Will Study Include;

• Analogue and Digital Communications
• Analogue and Digital Electronics
• Automation and Control systems
• Computer Networks and Security
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Digital Signal Processing
• Digital Systems Design
• Electronic Circuit Design and Analysis
• Engineering Mathematics
• Fundamentals of Communication Theory
• Microcontrollers
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers
• Mobile and Satellite networks & Infrastructure
• Transmission and Switching Engineering

Career and Graduate Opportunities

Whether one aspires to be an entrepreneur, an engineer, a social scientist, an economist or a banker, then Computer and Telecommunications Engineering will equip you with the necessary and crucial skills. There has never been a greater need for Computer and Telecommunications Engineers in high demand and well-paying industries. Engineers can work in research and development (R&D) centres, creating the products of tomorrow to help make modern life convenient. Some of the potential careers include consumer and professional electronics, robotics, defence, broadcasting and telecommunications and the information technology sectors.