MTech. Renewable Energy Systems Engineering (Research)

Ghana’s growing energy needs, mixed with the world’s order to reduce environmental emissions from fossil fuels, require the use of clean, renewable energy resources that have no environmental emissions. The Master of Technology in Renewable Energy Systems Engineering programme expands the knowledge and skills of graduates from the Bachelor of Technology with specialisation in Bioenergy, Mini-Hydro, Wind and Solar Technologies. The aim of the programme is to provide students with advanced knowledge and skills in renewable energy technologies, economics, and policy, with in-depth knowledge of bioenergy, hydroelectric power, wind energy systems and solar energy systems. The programme prepares graduates and working professionals with a broad understanding of energy delivery, consumption, efficiency, auditing, conservation, economics, policy, and regulation. statistics and economics to equip graduates with the necessary skills needed for higher-level managerial and policy-making positions in the conventional and non-conventional energy sectors in the country.

1. First or second-class Honours degree in renewable energy/mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering/physics/chemistry or related engineering programme.
2. An equivalent national and international qualification or
3. relevant work experience in combination with a degree below second-class Honours.

Foreign certificates shall be referred to GTEC for evaluation

International students whose first language is not English are required to have one of the following English language qualifications before they can register for the programme. However, applicants from English-speaking countries may have these requirements waived.

1. IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.0 in any element)
2. TOEFL paper-based 550 (no less than 4.0 in TWE)
3. TOEFL IBT 79 (no less than 17 in any element)

A candidate with a non-researched Master's Degree in Renewable Energy Systems

Engineering or a related programme seeking admission to do the research M. Tech

Renewable Energy Systems Engineering programme must:

1. Have obtained a CGPA of 2.0 or better in the master's coursework,
2. Submit an official transcript of academic record.
3. Submit at least one referee report.
4. Submit a pre-proposal of 2-3 pages on the intended area of research

Year One Semester One

Year One Semester Two

Year Two Semester One

Year Two Semester Two

Graduates of the programme are among professionals in high demand in the job market. Graduates of MTech. Renewable Energy Systems Engineering could be employed in the following sectors of the economy:

1. Self-Employment (Own Business)
2. Solar PV Installation Companies
3. Ministry of Energy
4. Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation
5. Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies (MMDA’s)
6. Energy Commission
7. Environmental Protection Agency
8. Private Renewable Energy Companies
9. Energy Foundation
10. Power Generation Companies
11. Waste to Energy Industries
12. Environmental Management Organisations
13. National Statistics Department
14. Fruit Processing Industries
15. Renewable Energy Retailing Companies
16. Research and Academic Institutions
17. Financial Institutions (Banks and Non-Banking Financial Institutions)
18. Investment Companies