B.Sc. Energy Sustainability

The programme is targeting a number of prospective applicants from various secondary educational levels and post-secondary cohorts with non-degree certificates who meets the admission requirements. Mature students who have basic reading and writing skills, have environmental related experiences. The programme is opened to Ghanaians and foreign nationals who have interest in the programme. The admission requirements for various cohorts are as follow:

Admission requirements

The admission requirements for various cohorts are as follows:

1. SSSCE

Credit Passes in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and any three elective subjects which should include at least one of the following: Economics; Geography; Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry, and Physics with aggregate score of 24 or better.

2. WASSCE Applicants

At least a credit in core English, core Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies and any three elective subjects which should include at least one of the following: Economics; Geography; Mathematics; Biology; Chemistry and Physics with an aggregate score of 36 or better.

3. A LEVEL Certificate Applicants

Passes in three (3) subjects (at least, one of the passes should be Grade D or better). Besides, the applicant must have had credit passes (Grade 6) in five GCE Ordinary Level subjects (or its equivalent) including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject (for non-science students) and an Arts subject (for science students). A pass in General Paper must also be obtained.

4. General Business Certificate Examination (GBCE) Holders

Applicants must obtain passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language, Core Mathematics plus any three elective subjects would be eligible for admission into level 100.

5. Advanced Business Certificate Examination (ABCE) Holders

Applicants with full Diploma in ABCE must have credit passes in five (5) subjects including; English Language, Core Mathematics, Integrated Science or Social Studies in the General Business Certificate Examination, SSSCE or WASSCE. Applicants may be considered for admission at Level 200 of a degree programme.

6. HND/Diploma Applicants

HND holders (Second Class) with relevant background may be admitted in Third Year of the Programme after passing an interview, while HND First Class may be considered for admission without an interview. Two-year Diploma holders (Second Class) from accredited tertiary institutions may be admitted into second year while three years Diploma with distinction may be admitted into third year of the Programme without interview.

7. Mature Applicants

The applicant must be at least 25 years old, and show proof of age with birth certificate or any legitimate documentary proof of birth date which is at least 5 years old at the time of application;

For admission into chartered institutions, applicant must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by the institution itself (English Language, Mathematics and an Aptitude Test).

8. Foreign Students

Foreign students may be admitted on the basis of qualification from their home country for which the National Accreditation Board shall determine equivalence. Evidence of proficiency in English Language will be required in the case of applicants from non-English speaking countries.

COURSE CONTENT

LEVEL 100

Semester One

UGRC 111      English and Communication Skills

UGRC115:      Psychology, Ethics and Emotional Intelligence

UGRC141:      Information and Communication Technology

ERCO 101:     Introduction to Economics I

ERCO 103:     Introduction to Mathematics I

ERCO 105:     Introduction to Statistics 1

Semester Two

UGRC 132:     French for Beginners

UGRC 142      Critical Thinking and Analytical Reasoning

ERCO 102:     Introduction to Economics II

ERCO 104:     Introduction to Mathematics II

ERCO 106:     Introduction to Statistics II

ERCO 108:     Introduction to Sustainable Development         

LEVEL 200

Semester One

UGRC 221      Academic Writing

ENYS 201:     Science for Energy Resources I

ENYS 203:     Introduction to Sustainable Energy

ENYS 205:     Energy and Economy of Ghana

ENYS 207:     Energy and Environment

ENEP 205:      Introduction to Public Policy

ERCO 211:     Computer and Statistical Applications I

Semester Two

UGRC 222:     Introduction to Ghanaian and African Studies

UGRC 226:     Environment and Health Education

ENYS 202:     Science for Energy Resources II

ENYS 204:     Science and Technology Policy

ENYS 206:     Development Economics

ENYS 208:     Principles of Cost/Benefit Analysis

ENYS 212:     Hydropower Technology

UGRC 214:     Community Based Experiential Learning 

LEVEL 300

Semester One

ENYS 301:     Energy Economics

ENYS 303:      Life Cycle Assessment

ENYS 305:     Energy and Climate Change

ENYS 307:     Solar and Wind Energy Technologies

ERCO 311:     Research Methods I

ERCO 313:     Computer and Statistical Applications II

Semester Two

ENYS 302:     Energy Resource Policy and Governance

ENYS 304:     Energy and Built Environment  

ENYS 306:     Energy Conservation and Management

ENYS 308:     Biomass & Bio-Energy

ERCO 312:     Research Methods II

ENYS 312:      Geothermal and Nuclear Energy Technologies

ENYS 314:     Industrial Attachment

LEVEL 400

Semester One

ENYS 401:     Oil Spill Management

ENSS 409:      Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

NACM 307:    Environmental Resource Conflict Management

ENYS 405:     Energy and Solid Waste Management

ENYS 407:     Energy and Water Resources

Semester Two

ENYS 402:     Global Energy Supply and Use

ENYS 406:     Project Planning and Management

ENYS 408:     Final Year Project ENYS 409:     Entrepreneurship and Business Development