Welcome to Bamenda Tech
Bamenda Tech is the brand of Engineering and Technology education offered by the Bamenda University of Science and Technology, BUST. Working in collaboration with the University of Bamenda (UBa), Cameroon, it offers Bachelor of Engineering degrees in:
Program Description and Objective:
- Civil Engineering
- Electrical Power Systems Engineering
- Electronics Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
- Food Science and Technology
- Water Engineering
This four year training programme is much more than theory. It emphasizes engineering practice. Special features include:
- Design practice
- Construction practice
- Design and construction projects
- Internships
The practical training is carried out regularly in collaboration with industry. As such, by the time a student graduates as an engineer he/she must have acquired ample and practical experience in solving real world engineering problems, irrespective of whether one is employed by others or self-employed. Career Opportunities in Civil Engineering Self-employment as entrepreneur
- Design and construction of private or public structures.
Employment by others
- Site manager
- Job leader
- Designer of private or public works structures
- Pricing manager
- General affairs overseer
- Other civil works
Career Opportunities in Electrical Power Systems EngineeringSelf-employment as entrepreneur
- Design and construction of electrical power systems: rural, urban and industrial.
- Maintenance and installation of electrical power systems.
Employment by others
- Designer of electrical power systems
- Engineer in charge of maintenance and installation of electrical power systems.
- Team leader in electrical power systems construction.
- Engineer in charge of measurements, tests and controls.
Career Opportunities in Electronics EngineeringSelf-employment as entrepreneur
- Electronic systems maintenance and installation.
- Electronic systems design and construction.
- Manufacture of electronic systems.
Employment by others
- Engineer in charge of maintenance and installation of electronic systems.
- Design office manager.
- Team leader in production unit.
- Engineer in charge of measurements, tests and controls.
Career Opportunities in Mechanical EngineeringSelf-employment as entrepreneur
- Design and construction of mechanical systems.
- Installation and repair of mechanical systems.
Employment by others
- Designer of mechanical systems
- Construction work supervisor
- Production manager.
Entry Requirements:
Applicants must have passes in at least four Ordinary Level subjects at one sitting including English, physics and mathematics. In addition, applicants must have passes in a minimum of two Advanced Level subjects at one sitting including mathematics and physics. Other equivalent or appropriate qualifications shall be considered.OTHER REQUIREMENTSStudents are advised to have the following personal working tools:
- Laptop computer with graphics adaptor such as Dell XPS 15, Dell XPS 17, Google Pixelbook GO, Asus Zephyrus G14, HP Spectre X360, or Microsoft Surface Book 2. For more about these computers go to the internet or amazon.
- Hand toolkit: multimeter, hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, measuring tape, etc.
- Lab/workshop attire (specified by the university).