Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Programme Goals and Objectives

Goals

The goals of the programme are to;

• Produce graduates who can address the energy problems of Uganda and the Africa region.
• Produce graduates who can solve practical problems in the manufacturing and production sector of Uganda and the Africa region.

Specific Objectives

The specific objectives of the programme are aligned to the specialized sub-disciplines within mechanical engineering that are to be offered.

Energy Systems Engineering

The specific objectives of the programme in this area are to produce creative and innovative graduates who are capable of:

• Managing complex technical and financial projects in utility companies, energy companies and manufacturing companies.
• Designing energy production, transport and storage systems.
• Using sustainable approaches to develop new and clean energy technologies.
• Understanding the complexities of energy technologies, the importance of energy demand, energy usage, energy policy and energy sustainability, and the impact of energy conversion on the environment.
• Analyzing and recommending energy options to policy makers of developing economies.
• Meeting the engineering, economic and environmental challenges facing energy systems in Uganda and in the region.

Manufacturing Engineering

The specific objectives of the programme are to produce graduates who are capable of:

• Developing new products.
• Designing production plants and equipment.
• Managing production processes and manufacturing industries.
• Producing and maintaining quality products.
• Designing and constructing production equipment and products.
• Enhancing competitiveness in manufacturing companies.
• Selecting materials and equipment for the manufacturing and production sector.

Employment Opportunities

The graduate of the programme will in general find opportunities for employment in the sub-disciplines offered.

 

Energy Systems Engineering

The graduates of the Energy Systems Engineering specialization shall find jobs in;

• Power production companies as Design and Process Engineers.
• Engineering companies as Project Engineers.
• Energy equipment manufacturing companies as Project Design Engineers.
• Research organizations and consultancy firms as Designers and Developers of new products for energy equipment manufacturers.
• Government Energy Departments as Energy Policy Makers.
• Various organizations where energy conversion occurs as Energy Advisors/ Specialists.
• Chemical and Petroleum processing plants

Manufacturing Engineering

The graduates of the Manufacturing Engineering programme shall find jobs in;

• Manufacturing companies.
• Research and Development Organizations
• Consulting firms
• Government departments
• Sales companies
• Mining sector  ( material flow system)

Target Group

There is a growing number of private and government universities which need trained manpower. The National Council for Higher Education demands highly qualified members of staff in these institutions. The graduates will no longer have to go outside Uganda for some of the training courses which are offered in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The School of Engineering has been attracting graduates from other countries like Mozambique, Ethiopia and Malawi and other neighbouring countries. Most the courses are offered by lecturers who are members of staff from the Department of Mechanical Engineering; mostly in the areas of energy and production engineering.

There is a good number of graduates who have been working in the field for over five years. During the time of their work, they acquire skills. At the same time there are developments in the areas of technology and new courses being taught. Thus the working class of engineers is one of the target groups.

Mode of Leaning and Teaching

The programme will be conducted through lectures, laboratories, industrial visits, assignments, seminars, project work, and/or research.

PROGRAMME IMPLEMENTATION

The M.Sc Mechanical Engineering Program is to be based on two plans namely, Plan A and Plan B, as follows;

Plan A:    Coursework and Dissertation

Plan B:    Extended Coursework and Project Report

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission for Master’s Degree Programmes, the candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in a scientific or technological field.  All other admission requirements and regulations of Makerere University shall apply.

• An applicant must be a holder of at least a Second Class degree or its equivalent awarded by Makerere University or any other recognized institution.

• An applicant who is a holder of a third class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only after providing evidence of academic growth and maturity in the desired field of study as judged by the Board of Graduate Studies and Research.

 

Attachments

Attachment Name	Attachment Type
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering	DOC	PDF

Energy Systems Engineering

PLAN  A:   Programme Structure

Programme for Courses in  Semester I

Programme for Courses in  Semester II

Semester III and Semester IV

 

PLAN B :  Programme Structure

Programme for Courses in  Semester I

Programme for Courses in   Semester II

 

 

 

Programme for Courses in   Semester III and IV

 

MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING

PLAN  A  Programme Structure

Programme for Courses in Semester I

Programme for Courses in Semester II

Programme for Courses in  Semester III and Semester IV

PLAN  B   Programme Structure

Programme for Courses in Semester I

Programme for Courses in   Semester II

Programme for Courses in   Semester III and Semester IV

The total unit for student to graduate are 60.

LH- lecture hour, TH – tutorial hour, PH- practical hour,  CH -Contact hour, CU- credit unit