About the Faculty

The Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST) trains students in science, technology and other related fields with the objective of turning out professionals both for industry and academia. This is to be achieved in a conducive environment to promote teaching, research and learning among staff and students and developing tailor-made programmes for study geared toward imparting the requisite scientific and technological know-how for national development.

The Faculty has five (5) departments that run Bachelor of Technology, Bachelor of Science, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Certificate programmes in regular and weekend sessions.

Governance Structure

The Faculty is made up of the Office of the Dean, five (5) Departments, the Faculty Examination Unit, the Faculty Research/Industrial Office and the Faculty Administrative Office and Accounts Office.

Vision

To become a world-class Centre of innovation in Applied Science and Technology through the provision of Scientific and Technological solutions.

Mission

To provide a conducive environment to promote teaching, research and learning among staff and students by developing tailor-made programmes of study geared towards imparting the requisite scientific and technological skills for national development.

Dean's Message

The Faculty of Applied Science and Technology (FAST) at Koforidua Technical University, at this conversational period in its history, will aspire to join the ranks of the greatest science and technology faculties in first-class universities in the world, while at the same time serving its community and our nation. We will have the confidence, perspective and talent to create a better future by becoming a more powerful research faculty that will churn out a rich flow of ideas, create innovation and invention, and enhance the quality of life for all people.

With unprecedented support from the university, donors and industry, we will expand educational opportunities, innovation and research in diverse fields of study, with an emphasis on science and technology, hospitality, tourism, food storage and preservation, fashion, graphics and design disciplines over the next decade. We will leverage the resources and strength of our Faculty to build Ghana’s future workforce, create jobs, start and attract companies and help drive economic development in the Eastern Region and Ghana.

We will make the Faculty recognised for research in wide-ranging areas, such as the Internet of Things, Cyber Security, Expert Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Food Preservation, health promotion and disease prevention, Fabric Design and Graphics. Through this research, our faculty members will be committed to developing the creativity and talent of our students and promoting their intellectual inquiry across disciplines.

We will remain committed to solving the most significant societal problems. With five Departments in the Faculty, we will approach our mission with a commitment to ethical action, excellence and inclusiveness.