Duration of Study

Programme expected learning outcomes :

Programme Courses

Programme specialties :

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE) information
The NM-AIST Master of Science (MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering program is designed to provide graduate-level training in materials. Students in the MSc MaSE are required to establish the necessary skills and competence thermodynamics, materials characterization, and nanomaterials science and technology coursework. All students in this MSc program are also required to complete laboratoryexperimental studies to fulfil the dissertation research requirements for graduation.
The program is designed to be completed by full-time students in four semesters, divided in two academic years. The first year of the Master program includes taking of coursework, preparation and defence of a research concept note and proposal. The second year is a research and graduate seminar year. Graduate seminars are mandatory for all MSc MaSE students.
To qualify for graduation, a student must accumulate at least 348 credits, equivalent to 116 ECTS. All courses must be anEQF level 7 (Tanzanian UQF 9) or higher. A lower-level course from another university or available online may be taken, with the approval of the supervisor, if that course is needed as a prerequisite for another course in the MaSE programme.
The coursework requirements for the MSc MaSE programme are as follows:

• Two Institutional-wide Common Core courses (20Credits)
• Two School-wide Common Core courses(28Credits)
• Seven Programme Core courses (98Credits)
• At least five Elective courses (70 Credits)
• Graduate Seminar presentations (12 Credits)
• Research for a Master Dissertation (120 Credits)

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Upon completion of the MSc in Materials Science and Engineering will be able to:

• Apply knowledge of chemistry, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve materials science and engineering problems.
• Practice of legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the materials science and engineering discipline.
• Apply modern and innovative techniques to successfully practice the engineering profession in different settings.
• Use oral and written communication to convey technical concepts to engineers and non-engineers.
• Fabricate materials for applications in agriculture, industry, and business.
• Develop business models for experimented materials that have potential for commercialization.

Learning Organization and Instructions

Instructors

• The MSc MaSE programme will be taught by a team of lecturers, senior lecturers, part-time instructors, visiting professors, and adjunct faculty including the world-renowned professor emerita/emeritus. A list of instructors for this and other programmes in the School of MEWES can be found on the website.

Programme Courses

• The details for institutional common core, school common core, and elective courses can be found in the curriculum document. The curriculum includes modes of examination and the proportion of grades per individual courses.Also, course-level intended learning outcomes are outlined under each course for student reference.

Research:

• The NM-AIST is a research-based university. The criteria for graduation in the MSc MaSE track include at least one research paper published in peer-reviewed journals.

Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE) information:

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE) must have obtained :
(a)
(b)

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Graduates of MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering will be able demonstrate abilities to:

Programme Core Courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Engineering Specialty

Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (MSc HWRE) information:

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (MSc HWRE) must have obtained :
(a)

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Programme Courses

Specialty Courses :

Hydrology and Climate studies

Water Resources Engineering and Management

PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE) information:

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE) must have obtained :
(a)
(b)
(c) .

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Programme Courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Science

Environmental Engineering

PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (PhD in HWRE) information:

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (PhD in HWRE) must have obtained :
(a)
(b)
(c) .

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Programme Courses

Specialty Core Courses :

• Surface and Groundwater Hydrology
• Advanced Open Channel Hydraulic and Engineering
• Water Governance and Water Conflict Management
• Soil and Water Engineering
• Water Harvesting and Conservation
• Watershed and River Basin Management

PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) information

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) must have obtained :
(a)
(b)

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

Graduates of PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering will: demonstrate ability to:

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Programme Courses

Renewable Energy Engineering :

• Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• Renewable Energy Technology: Advanced Course
• Solar Energy Systems for Buildings and Cities
• Energy Management and Audit
• Renewable Energy Systems in Smart Grids

Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization :

• Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• Applied Heat and Power Technology
• Thermal Turbo-machinery
• Advanced Combustion Theory and Modeling
• Energy Management and Audit

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE) information

The NM-AIST’S Doctor of Philosophy of Science in Materials Science and Engineering program is designed to aim at developing and strengthening human resources and institutional capacity with deep knowledge in impact-oriented training and research in advanced materials science to best utilize the African natural resources. Depending on qualification, student can be admitted either in Research and Thesis or Coursework and Dissertation. All students in this PhD program are required to complete laboratory experimental studies to fulfil the dissertation research requirements for graduation.
A minimum total of 540 credits are required for the award of a PhD degree. The 540 credits will comprise an appropriate combination of lectures, practical, research, independent studies, seminars, tutorials, or assignments in a minimum of three year.

1. PhD Programme by Course Work and Dissertation

• Students joining the PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering (MaSE) shall be required to complete coursework of minimum 144 credits. The 144 credits comprise two (2) institutional common core courses (each 10 credits), two (2) common core courses at school level (each 14 credits), at least three (3) courses from the pool of programme core (each 24 credits), depending on the student’s research area; supervisor must guide a student to take relevant courses. The remaining course(s) can be from any school within the institution, depending on the student’s area of research. The courses can be taken anytime within the timeframe of PhD program whenever a course is offered. Students shall also be required to complete the credits for the Graduate Seminar and doing research throughout the entire period of study.

2. PhD Programme by Research and Thesis

• Doctorate students at NM-AIST undertaking PhD Programme by Research and Thesis will be required to flexibly take coursework amounting to a minimum of 48 credits during the first two semesters alongside developing the research proposal. The 48 Credits shall comprise an appropriate combination of two (2) common core at institutional level (each 10 credits), and at least two (2) common cores at school level (each 14 credits). Students shall also be required to complete the credits for the Graduate Seminar and doing research throughout the entire period of study.

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) :

Upon completion of the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering will be able to::

• Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working on a computer software
• Competently integrate engineering and materials design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values.
• Be able to convert materials into different products through creativity and innovation.
• Properly use experimental, statistical, and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills to address and design problems.
• Communicate debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Learning Organization and Instructions

Instructors

• The PhD MaSE programme will be taught by a team of lecturers, senior lecturers, part-time instructors, visiting professors, and adjunct faculty including the world-renowned professor emerita/emeritus. A list of instructors for this and other programmes in the School of MEWES can be found on the website.

Programme courses:

• The details for institutional common core, school common core, and elective courses can be found in the curriculum document. The curriculum includes modes of examination and the proportion of grades per individual courses. Also, course-level intended learning outcomes are outlined under each course for student reference.

Research:

• The NM-AIST is a research-based university. The criteria for graduation in the PhD MaSE track include at least two research paper published in peer-reviewed journals.

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degrees.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
• (ii) Demonstrate understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
• (iii) Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
• (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering.
• (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
• (vi) Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
• (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics (BuSH 6007)
• (ii) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (BuSH 6008)

Programme cores

• (i) Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101)
• (ii) Outreach and Internship (MEWE 6102)

Programme specialties :

(i) Renewable Energy Engineering

• (a) Renewable Energy Technology (SESE 6230)
• (b) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (SESE 6231)
• (c) Passive Solar Energy Technology (SESE 6232)
• (e) Energy Management (SESE 6234)
• (f) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (MaSE 6101)
• (g) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology (SESE 6235)

(ii) Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization

• (a) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (b) Combined Heat and Power Technology
• (c) Sustainable Power Generation System
• (d) Sustainable Energy Utilization Systems
• (e) Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate
• (f) Applied Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology
• (g) Hydraulic Turbo-machinery
• (h) Combustion Theory
• (i) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology

(iii) Smart Grid Technology

• (a) Introduction to Smart Grid
• (b) Advanced Electronics
• (c) Power quality in power distribution systems
• (d) Data security and privacy in Smart Grid
• (e) Data Communication and Computer Networks
• (f) Wireless and Mobile/Cellular Communications
• (g) Operating Systems
• (h) Renewable Energy Technology
• (i) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
• (j) Energy Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE) must have obtained :
(a) Students should have successful completion of bachelor's degree in; Water Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering and other related fields/equivalent or in a relevant area with GPA of 3.0/5.0
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, concepts and facts of materials science and engineering;
• (ii) Acquire necessary fundamental knowledge of advanced material science and are able to apply this knowledge to the proper use of variety of materials;
• (iii) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the materials science and engineering master’s program;
• (iv) Acquire knowledge about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
• (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the materials science and engineering discipline; and
• (vi) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• (vii) Apply materials and engineering tools to analyze problems.
• (viii) Be able to convert materials into different products through creativity and innovation.
• (ix) Demonstrate the ability to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;
• (x) Properly use experimental, statistical, and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills to address and design problems.
• (xi) Communicate effectively orally, and in writing the concepts and results of investigation to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop general transferable skills that are applicable to a wide range of situations including information technology, information retrieving and communication.
• (xii) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and InternshipSpeciality courses

Elective Courses :

• (i) (MaSE 6201) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (ii) (MaSE 6202) Materials Characterization
• (iii) (MaSE 6203) Programming Language in Materials Research
• (iv) (MaSE 6204) Physical Metallurgy
• (v) (MaSE 6205) Energy Simulation in Building Design
• (vi) (MaSE 6206) Composites Materials
• (vii) (MaSE 6207) Instrumentation Techniques in Nuclear Research
• (viii) (MaSE 6208) Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
• (ix) (MaSE 6209) Global Technology and Development
• (x) (MaSE 6210) Physical Chemistry
• (xi) (MaSE 6211) Environmental Degradation of Materials
• (xii) (MaSE 6212) Ceramic Materials
• (xiii) (MaSE 6213) Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis
• (xiv) (MaSE 6214) Sustainable Energy Resources and Energy Harvesting
• (xv) (MaSE 6215) Thermoelectrics
• (xvi) (MaSE 6216) Solar Energy Systems

Graduate Seminar

• (i) (MEWE 6401) Graduate Seminar
• (ii) (MaSE 6400) Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE) must have obtained :
(a) A good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Earth Sciences; Environmental Science; Biological Sciences; Environmental Chemistry; Agricultural Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Marine Sciences and/or related degrees.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Water Chemistry and Microbial Ecology of aquatic systems
• (ii) Sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in surface water systems, groundwater systems and marine recipients
• (iii) Characterization of water quality and performance of aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes
• (iv) How to stay current in environmental science and engineering through application of appropriate information resources and industrial contacts
• (v) Technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater
• (vi) Exploration, development, operation and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations
• (vii) Criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems
• (viii) Issues related to Climate Change impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures and environmental governance
• (ix) Environmental pollution in soils, air and aquatic media
• (x) Remote sensing and GIS as research tools for environmental monitoring and assessment
• (xi) Apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data
• (xii) Be able to apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, graduates will be able to know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes
• (xiii) Be competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories, and acquainted with methods for water quality characterisation and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting
• (xiv) Be able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes
• (xv) Be able to use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems
• (xvi) Be able to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in the oil and gas industry

Graduates of MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering will be able demonstrate abilities to:

• (i) Contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions
• (ii) Possess a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives
• (iii) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship Speciality courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Science Specialty

• (i) (EnSE 6250) Environmental Chemistry
• (ii) (EnSE 6254) Atmospheric Sciences
• (iii) (EnSE 6265) Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
• (iv) (EnSE 6266) Environmental Pollution
• (v) (EnSE 6267) Environmental Governance
• (vi) (HWRE 6275) Remote Sensing and GIS
• (vii) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation

Environmental Engineering Specialty

• (i) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
• (ii) (EnSE 6252) Environmental Modelling
• (iii) (EnSE 6250) Environmental Chemistry
• (iv) (EnSE 6254) Atmospheric Sciences
• (v) (EnSE 6258) Environmental Engineering Design and Project Management
• (vi) (EnSE 6267) Environmental Governance
• (vii) (EnSE 6266) Environmental Pollution

Graduate Seminar

• (i) (MEWE 6401) Graduate seminar
• (ii) (EnSE 6400) Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (MSc HWRE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Understand concepts and techniques of GIS and remote sensing and be in relation to water resource management.
• (ii) Understand concepts and theories of climate change.
• (iii) Management function and leadership influencing entrepreneurial dynamics
• (iv) Incorporate the modern GIS and remote sensing and related ICT techniques in water resources aspects climate related issues
• (v) Explore and harness various surface and groundwater sources
• (vi) Integrate hydrology and engineering design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values
• (vii) Apply the relevant laws, concepts of Philosophy and integrate ethics relevant to their field
• (viii) Relate relevant management innovation skills at both strategic and operational level
• (ix) Demonstrate basic elements of a business plan and generate an entrepreneurial idea to develop actual market-ready plan
• (x) Conduct research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team, including the formulation of research questions, and hypotheses, the selection and application of research methodologies and techniques and the formulation of well-founded conclusions and recommendations
• (xi) Influence, formulate, evaluate and advocate policies concerning water resources management and climate change issues
• (xii) Debate and clearly communicate findings and provide rational opinion in oral and written presentations to various audiences through appropriate information techniques and communication skills.
• (xiii) Critically judge and assess their own work and results, in relation to prior research undertaken by others.
• (xiv) Co-operate within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks with respect to ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills
• (xv) Innovate with entrepreneurship skills in their field of specialisation;
• (xvi) Design, manage and coordinate research projects in water resources and climate change management;
• (xvi) Mentor, motivate and assess young scientists in the field of specialization

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship Speciality courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Hydrology and Climate studies

• (i) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
• (ii) (HWRE 6271) Groundwater Hydrology
• (iii) (HWRE 6272) Surface water Hydrology
• (iv) (HWRE 6274) Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling

Water Resources Engineering and Management

• (i) (HWRE 6270) Integrated Water Resources Management
• (ii) (HWRE 6274) Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling
• (iii) (HWRE 6271) Groundwater Hydrology
• (iv) (HWRE 6272) Surface water Hydrology

Elective Courses

• (i) (HWRE 6373) Environmental Isotopes Hydrology
• (ii) (HWRE 6375) Remote Sensing and GIS
• (iii) (HWRE 6376) Water Quality Assessment and Modelling
• (iv) (HWRE 6377) Open Channel Hydraulic And Engineering
• (v) (HWRE 6379) Reservoir and Hydropower Development
• (vi) (HWRE 6380) Erosion and Sediment Transport Processes
• (vii) (HWRE 6381) Hydro-informatics for Decision Support
• (viii) (HWRE 6384) Irrigation and Drainage Systems Engineering
• (ix) (HWRE 6385) Irrigation Agronomy

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Aquatic/Marine Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Food Sciences/Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Agriculture, Wildlife, Forestry, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Geology, Public health, Ecotourism and Natural Resources Conservation, Water Resources Engineering, Microbiology and related fields) from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
(c) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 (at least B) or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
(d) In addition to the above, applicants holding Bachelor’s degrees majoring in Chemistry or Biology like Bachelor of Education with Chemistry/Biology and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry/Biology) MUST have at least “B” grades in Chemistry, Biology and/or other courses related to Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering and related courses.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Water Chemistry and Microbial Ecology of aquatic systems
• (ii) Sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in surface water systems, groundwater systems and marine recipients
• (iii) Characterization of water quality and performance of aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes
• (iv) How to stay current in environmental science and engineering through application of appropriate information resources and industrial contacts
• (v) Technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater
• (vi) Exploration, development, operation and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations
• (vii) Criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems
• (viii) Issues related to Climate Change impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures and environmental governance
• (ix) Environmental pollution in soils, air and aquatic media
• (x) Remote sensing and GIS as research tools for environmental monitoring and assessment.
• (xi) Be able to apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data
• (xii) Be able to apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, graduates will be able to know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes
• (xiii) Be competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories, and acquainted with methods for water quality characterisation and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting
• (xiv) Be able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes
• (xv) Be able to use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems
• (xvi) Be able to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in the oil and gas industry
• (xvii) Contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions
• (xviii) Possess a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives
• (xix) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Science

• (i) (EnSE 7250) Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
• (ii) (EnSE 7251) Advanced Environmental Analytic Techniques
• (iii) (EnSE 7253) Advanced Environmental Toxicology
• (iv) (EnSE 7255) Advanced Industrial Ecology
• (v) (EnSE 7261) Ecology and Ecosystems
• (vi) (EnSE 7262) Hazardous Waste Management
• (vii) (EnSE 7264) Environmental Economics and Politics
• (viii) (EnSE 7260) Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Sciences

Environmental Engineering

• (i) (EnSE 7250) Environmental Impact Assessment and Management
• (ii) (EnSE 7251) Advanced Environmental Analytic Techniques
• (iii) (EnSE 7256) Advanced Air Pollution Control Engineering
• (iv) (EnSE 7257) Wastewater Treatment and Engineering
• (v) (EnSE 7259) Environmental Engineering Process Modelling
• (vi) (EnSE 7260) Advanced Remote Sensing and GIS for Environmental Sciences
• (vii) (EnSE 7264) Environmental Economics and Politics
• (viii) (EnSE 7263) Solid Waste Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (PhD in HWRE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study (Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Aquatic/Marine Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Science/Engineering, Food Sciences/Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Agriculture, Wildlife, Forestry, Mining Engineering, Mineral Processing, Geology, Public health, Ecotourism and Natural Resources Conservation, Water Resources Engineering, Microbiology and related fields) from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.
(c) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 (at least B) or its equivalent and at least an average of “B” in the relevant subjects or field of specialization.
(d) In addition to the above, applicants holding Bachelor’s degrees majoring in Chemistry or Biology like Bachelor of Education with Chemistry/Biology and Bachelor of Science (Chemistry/Biology) MUST have at least “B” grades in Chemistry, Biology and/or other courses related to Environmental Science/Engineering, Chemical Engineering and related courses

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Surface and groundwater concepts in the hydrologic cycle and current techniques of harnessing water
• (ii) Hydrological cycle responsible for regional spatial and temporal distribution of water availability.
• (iii) Advanced and novel methods in engineering hydraulics, hydrology, and fluid dynamics.
• (iv) Interpretation of the basic elements of Law and the concepts of philosophy
• (v) Management functions and leadership influencing entrepreneurial dynamics
• (vi) Analyse, assess and evaluate hydraulic factors in relation to environmental systems
• (vii) Evaluate the fates and risks of important environmental pollutants in the aquatic environment
• (viii) Design sustainable water quality monitoring programmes
• (ix) Design and operate hydraulic flows in water systems
• (x) Harnessing various water sources and analyse systems in water resources planning and management.
• (xi) Develop simple relevant software applications
• (xii) Source and apply available data in advanced integrated modelling and decision support systems.
• (xiii) Integrate hydrology and engineering design concepts with socio-economic and ecological considerations.
• (xiv) Supervise and undertake research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team,
• (xv) Interpret and apply of research methodologies and techniques and formulate well-founded conclusions and recommendations.
• (xvi) Interpret and apply the basic element of Law and Philosophy
• (xvii) Apply relevant management innovation skills at both strategic and operational level
• (xviii) Demonstrate elements of a business plan and generate an entrepreneurial idea to develop actual market-ready plan
• (xix) Influencing, formulating, evaluate and advocate policies concerning water resources management
• (xx) Innovating entrepreneurial activities in their field of specialisation;
• (xxi) Designing, managing and coordinating research and developmental projects in water resources management;
• (xxii) Motivating and mentoring scientists
• (xxiii) Formulating, evaluating and advocating policies
• (xxiv) Debating and communicating findings and provide rational opinion in oral and written presentations
• (xxv) Critically judge and assess own work and results, in relation to prior research undertaken by others.
• (xxvi) Co-operate within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks with respect to ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management
• (iii) (BuSH 6009) Organization Development and Leadership
• (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Specialty Core Courses :

• (i) (HWRE 7270) Surface and Groundwater Hydrology
• (ii) (HWRE 7271) Advanced Open Channel Hydraulic and Engineering
• (iii) (HWRE 7272) Water Governance and Water Conflict Management
• (iv) (HWRE 7273) Soil and Water Engineering
• (v) (HWRE 7274) Water Harvesting and Conservation
• (vi) (HWRE 7275) Watershed and River Basin Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Engineering must have obtained a good Master’s degree of at least the equivalent of B+ from recognized institutions in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical-mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degrees similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Explain the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
• (ii) Demonstrate advanced understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
• (iii) Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
• (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering
• (v) Understand legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
• (vi) Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
• (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.
• (ix) Conduct an energy review: collecting energy data; analyzing energy consumption and costs; identifying major energy uses; conducting energy assessments; benchmarking of energy consumption internally (historical /trend analysis) and externally (across similar industries); identifying potential opportunities;
• (x) Conduct measurement and verification: monitor, measure, verify, track, and document energy use and savings;
• (xi) Use current software tools for modelling and simulations of energy management systems and discuss their advantages and limitations;
• (xii) Critically advice managers and users of advanced energy management tools;
• (xiii) Technically advice managers and users the efficient use of energy in buildings and industries
• (xiv) Discuss and apply collaborative work, making use of Internet-based platforms.
• (xv) List and critically explain various energy resources
• (xvi) Calculate energy efficiency of various energy resources
• (xvii) Discuss and implement integrated energy planning
• (xviii) Conduct environmental impact assessment
• (xix) Conduct energy audit and suggest proper measures for energy management in an organization
• (xx) Characterize energy storage materials
• (xxi) Suggest efficient energy storage materials
• (xxii) Design efficient energy storage systems
• (xxiii) Critically discuss legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
• (xxiv) Competently integrate engineering and sustainable energy design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values.
• (xxv) Be able to conduct research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team, including the formulation of research questions, and hypotheses, the selection and application of research methodologies and techniques and the formulation of well-founded conclusions and recommendations.

Graduates of PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering will: demonstrate ability to:

• (i) Co-operate within a multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary framework with due consideration of ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills;
• (ii) Critically judge and evaluate their own work and results, as well as prior research carried out by others.
• (iii) Communicate debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6009) Organization Development and Leadership
• (ii) (BuSH 6010) Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

Renewable Energy Engineering :

• (i) (MaSE 7101) Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (ii) (SESE 7230) Renewable Energy Technology: Advanced Course
• (iii) (SESE 7232) Solar Energy Systems for Buildings and Cities
• (iv) (SESE 7234) Energy Management and Audit
• (v) (SESE 7243) Renewable Energy Systems in Smart Grids

Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization :

• (i) (MaSE 7101) Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (ii) (SESE 7236) Applied Heat and Power Technology
• (iii) (SESE 7241) Thermal Turbo-machinery
• (iv) (SESE 7242) Advanced Combustion Theory and Modeling
• (v) (SESE 7234) Energy Management and Audit

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5 or candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering must have obtained a good Master’s degree of at least the equivalent of B+ from recognized institutions in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Electrical-mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related degrees.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, concepts and facts of materials science and engineering;
• (ii) Acquire necessary fundamental knowledge of advanced material science and are able to apply this knowledge to the proper use of variety of materials;
• (iii) Develop skills in engineering fundamentals;
• (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the materials science and engineering master’s program;
• (v) Acquire knowledge about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
• (vi) Understand legal, economical, social, and managerial considerations of the materials science and engineering discipline;
• (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government;
• (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software; and
• (ix) Competently integrate engineering and materials design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values.
• (x) Apply materials and engineering tools to analyze problems.
• (xi) Be able to convert materials into different products through creativity and innovation.
• (xii) Demonstrate the ability to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;
• (xiii) Properly use experimental, statistical, and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills to address and design problems.
• (xiv) Communicate effectively orally, and in writing the concepts and results of investigation to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop general transferable skills that are applicable to a wide range of situations including information technology, information retrieving and communication.
• (xv) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6009) Organization Development and Leadership
• (ii) (BuSH 6010) Economics of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship

Speciality Core Courses :

• (i) (MaSE 7201) Advanced Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (ii) (MaSE 7202) Advanced Materials Characterization
• (iii) (MaSE 7203) Advanced Composites Materials
• (iv) (MaSE 7204) Applied Nanotechnology
• (v) (MaSE 7205) Modern Physical Chemistry
• (vi) (MaSE 7206) Modern Ceramics
• (vii) (MaSE 7207) Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis
• (viii) (MaSE 7208) Thermoelectrics
• (ix) (MaSE 7209) Modelling and Simulation in Materials Science

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering (PhD in EnSE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
(b) Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
(c) Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
(d) Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i)
• (ii)
• (iii)

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Philosophy, Law and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• (iii)(BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
• (iv) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Graduate Seminar and Dissertation:

• (i) (MEWE 7401) Research Seminars and Conferences
• (ii) (MEWE 7901) Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering(PhD SESE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
(b) Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
(c) Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
(d) Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i)
• (ii)
• (iii)

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6009) Organizational Development and Leadership
• (ii) (BuSH 6010) Economic of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Graduate Seminar and Dissertation:

• (i) (MEWE 7401) Research Seminars and Conferences
• (ii) (MEWE 7195) Thesis work

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the PhD in Materials Science and Engineering (PhD MaSE) by Research and Thesis must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a GPA of at least 3.5/5.0 and
(b) Possession of Master’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0
(c) Demonstrate research experience by either producing evidence of at least TWO publications in accredited peer-reviewed journals, being the FIRST author in ONE publication and FIRST or SECOND author in the second publication, or produce evidence of a patent/prototype emanating from his/her research/innovation work and/or a funded research project with a PhD training component.
(d) Submit along with application documents, a concise TWO-page concept note of what he/she wishes to research on as part of study in order to demonstrate his/her ability to organize thoughts in writing, logically and creatively. The candidate shall be required to defend the concept note before a panel appointed by the host School/Department.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Three Years
• Part Time : Four Years

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 7101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 7102) Outreach and Internship

Graduate Seminar and Dissertation:

• (i) (MEWE 7402) Graduate Seminar and Conference
• (ii) (MaSE 7400) Dissertation