JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (COETEC)
RE-INVITATION (DOUBLE DEGREE) PROGRAMMES FOR JKUAT ENGINEERING GRADUATES
(JANUARY 2012 INTAKE)
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) continues to excel as a leader in the
provision of engineering education and training. Towards this end, JKUAT Senate, and the Engineers’
Registration Board have approved the re-invitation of former JKUAT graduates of Telecommunication and
Information Engineering (TIE), Electronic and Computer Engineering (ECE), Biomechanical and Processing
Engineering (BPE) and Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering (SWE) to pursue relevant programs
leading to the award of a second engineering degree (double degree). Double degrees approach is a
current global trend, and is a common arrangement in renowned universities where they are valued because
the graduate has multiple skills which make them more competitive in the job market, and responsive to
national and international needs.
JKUAT invites applications from relevant JKUAT engineering graduates for the following Re-invitation
(double-degree) programs in the College of Engineering and Technology (COETEC), to be offered at the
main campus, Juja:
1.
2.
Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Re-invitation program)
Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering (Re-invitation program)
APPLICANTS ELIGIBILITY
The following shall be eligible for consideration for admission into the re-invitation degree programme:
(i)
Those seeking to pursue Re-invitation BSc in Electrical and Electronic Engineering must
have a JKUAT Bachelor of Science in Electronic and Computer Engineering, or JKUAT
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information Engineering
(ii)
Those seeking to pursue Re-invitation BSc in Agricultural Engineering must have a JKUAT
Bachelor of Science in Biomechanical and Processing Engineering, or JKUAT Bachelor of
Science in Soil, Water and Environmental Engineering
DURATION AND NUMBER OF UNITS
1. JKUAT Graduates of BSc Telecommunication & Information Engineering pursuing BSc Electrical
and Electronic Engineering (re-invitation program) will undertake 8 units
2. JKUAT Graduates of BSc Electronic & Computer Engineering pursuing BSc Electrical and
Electronic Engineering (re-invitation program) will undertake 12 units
3. JKUAT Graduates of BSc Biomechanical & Processing Engineering pursuing BSc Agricultural
Engineering (re-invitation program) will undertake 14 units
3. JKUAT Graduates of BSc Soil, Water & Environmental Engineering pursuing BSc Agricultural
Engineering (re-invitation program) will undertake 21 units
COURSE BRIEF
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
The degree program is designed to produce a graduate engineer who has knowledge in the core areas of
electrical and electronic engineering. These include electronics, telecommunication, control, electrical
machines and power systems. In the later stages of the course, students specialize in either light current or
heavy current option. The students are expected to learn a systematic and analytical approach to electrical
and electronic engineering to enable them to carry out design, implementation, maintenance and research
work. The career paths are wide and varied and the graduates can find work in industries such as aviation,
manufacturing, telecommunication, media (electronic and print), building/construction, power and energy
management.
Agricultural Engineering
This program has evolved from the traditional design and development of agricultural machinery, to a
knowledge-based engineering that integrates engineering knowledge and design with applied biology,
environmental and agricultural sciences. This program includes new areas such as controlled environment
agriculture, precision agriculture, automation and emerging technologies, sustainable energy systems,
environment sciences, the development of biomaterials and new systems that can promote a sustainable food
production. Graduates from this program utilize knowledge and innovation to ensure food security, eliminate
poverty through employment creation in the context of a changing climate and environment; as well as meet
some of the fundamental needs of life namely; food, shelter and clothing. The career paths are wide and
graduates get employed in a variety of organizations such as Government departments, manufacturing sector,
non-governmental organizations, etc.
More details on all the programs listed above should be obtained at http://www.jkuat.ac.ke under the
sub-title “REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN ENGINEERING”
or from the Principal’s office.
Application forms can be obtained upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of KShs. 1,500/- and
returned by Friday, 18th November, 2011 duly completed with official degree certificate to:
Principal, College of Engineering and Technology, JKUAT
P.O. Box 62000-00200, Nairobi
Tel. 067-52711 Ext. 3233/3231
Fax: 067-52164
Email: principal@eng.jkuat.ac.ke
Website: http://www.jkuat.ac.ke