Admission of Candidates to Higher Degree Programmes for 2020/2021 Academic Year; MSc/ MPhil Geomatic Engineering, MPhil. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and PhD. Geomatic Engineering

The Department of Geomatic Engineering is inviting interested persons for admission to postgraduate degree programmes in Geomatic Engineering and Geographic Information Systems for the 2020/2021 academic year. The programmes aim at providing quality educational experience in spatial data collection techniques, modern computer-based data management and visualization tools, as well as emerging geospatial technologies throughout Ghana and beyond.

Entry Requirements
The MSc/MPhil/Phd Geomatic Engineering is open to professionals in the following fields:
Engineering, Surveying, Architecture, Building Technology, Planning, Land Economy, Real Estate, Agriculture, Landscape Design & Management, Natural Resource Management, Forest Resource Technology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Meteorology and Climate Science, Geography and Rural Development.

a. MSc/MPhil Geomatic Engineering
Applicants must have a minimum of Second Class (Lower) Division degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of study.

b. MPhil Geographic Information System (GIS)
Applicants must have a minimum of Second Class (Lower) Division degree or its equivalent from a recognized University in the relevant field of study.
 

c. PhD Geomatic Engineering
Applicants must have an MSc/ MPhil degree Geomatic Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized Institution and shall submit evidence of adequate training and ability to undertake the proposed programme.

• All applicants will be required to attend a selection interview to determine their suitability and preparedness for the programme.

Programmes Structure
The MSc/MPhil Geomatic Engineering and MPhil GIS programmes shall be of Two (2) calendar years and (Part-Time) Three (3) calendar years duration. The first year will be two (2) semesters of taught courses and the second year will be for supervised research and thesis report preparation. Options under the MSc/MPhil Geomatic Engineering programme are:

• Land Administration
• Geodesy
• Remote Sensing and Photogrammetry
• Geographic Information Systems

For the Mphil GIS programme, classes will be held mainly on weekends.

The PhD Geomatic Engineering programme shall be of Four (4) calendar years and (Part-Time) are of Five (5) calendar years duration. The first year will be for two semester taught courses, supervised research and seminars. The subsequent years will be for research, seminars and thesis report preparation.

Suitably qualified persons can apply through the KNUST admissions portal.

https://www.knust.edu.gh/admissions/prospective/applying

Deadline for submission of application forms is Monday, 31st August, 2020. Application forms submitted after the deadline will not be processed. Only candidates who successfully gain admission will be notified subsequently.