Aerospace Engineering

Brief Description

The BSc Aerospace Engineering programme is designed primarily to meet the engineering needs of airlines and aero spacecraft companies operating across Africa. Graduates may be employed by government ministries/departments, power generation and distribution companies, mining companies, engineering and technology departments of universities and polytechnics, consultancy and expert services.

Aim and Objectives

The goal of this programme is to produce world-class aerospace engineering graduates with scientific knowledge as well as technical skills tenable them work in existing aircraft related and spacecraft companies operating in Africa or start their own companies in the aviation industry. On successful completion of the programme, the graduate shall be able to

1. Design, manufacture and assemble spacecraft, mechanical components and systems,
2. Solve engineering problems by analysis and empirical methods, including application of the computer,
3. Install, commission, operate, maintain and service spacecraft, machinery, tools and equipment,
4. Prepare and read engineering drawings,
5. Prepare and present engineering reports, and
6. Apply relevant social science principles to manage engineering organisations and maintain cordial human relations.

Entry Requirements

1. WASSCE/SSSCE applicants should have credits in Elective Mathematics, Elective Physics and any one of the following
   1. Chemistry
   2. Metalwork
   3. Auto Mechanics
   4. Applied Electricity
   5. Technical and Engineering Science
2. WASSCE/SSSCE applicants without Chemistry should at least B3 in Integrated Science.
3. Mature applicants must be twenty-five (25) years or more at the time of submitting the application.
4. Mature applicants must have a minimum of three (3) years relevant working experience at the time of submitting the application.
5. Mature applicants must possess WASSCE/SSSCE, A' Level Certificate or an HND from a recognized institution.
6. International Baccalaureate applicants may be admitted if the contents of such programmes are found to be equivalent to the WASSCE/SSSCE programme or the A' Level programme.

Graduation Requirements

To graduate, the student must pass all required courses, done a minimum of 21 weeks supervised industrial work, obtain a minimum of 142 credit hours and CWA of 45%.

Find attached the course structure in pdf below.

https://mech.knust.edu.gh/sites/mech.knust.edu.gh/files/2021-01/BSc.%20Aerospace%20Engineering.pdf