B.Eng. Information and Communication Engineering

The B.Eng. Information and Communication Engineering program focuses on the convergence of information technology and communication systems, ensuring seamless and efficient transmission and processing of data. The curriculum covers a spectrum of topics, from digital communication, signal processing, and networking to information theory, wireless technologies, and cybersecurity. Given the global digital transformation, students also delve into emerging areas like the Internet of Things (IoT) and optical communication systems. By blending theoretical concepts with hands-on experience, graduates gain the expertise to design, develop, and maintain the integrated digital infrastructures critical to today’s interconnected world. As data-driven communication continues to underpin everything from business operations to social interactions, professionals in this field play a pivotal role in advancing and securing the digital landscape.

Candidates are admitted into the degree programme in either of the following two ways:

1. Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) Mode (5 Year Degree Programme)
2. Direct Entry (DE) Mode (4 Year Degree Programme)

• Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)

For the five-year degree programme, in addition to acceptable passes in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), the minimum admission requirement is credit level passes in Senior School Certificate (SSC) in at least five subjects, which must include English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and other acceptable science subjects at not more than two sittings.

• Direct Entry

For the four-year Direct Entry, in addition to five (5) Senior School Certificate (SSC) credit passes, which must include English Language, two must be principal subjects at advanced GCE Level or NCE and its equivalent. Holders of upper credit level at HND are eligible for consideration for admission into 300 level.

Graduation Requirements

The following regulations shall govern the conditions for the award of an honours degree in Engineering and Technology:

1. Candidates admitted through the UTME mode shall have registered for a minimum of 150 and a maximum of 180 units of courses during the 5–year engineering degree programme. Such candidates shall have spent a minimum of ten academic semesters.
2. Candidates admitted through the Direct entry mode shall have registered for a minimum of 120 and a maximum of 150 units of courses during a 4–year engineering degree programme. Such candidates shall have spent a minimum of eight academic semesters.
3. The minimum and maximum credit load per semester is 15 and 24 credit units, respectively.
4. A student shall have completed and passed all the Courses registered for, including all compulsory courses and such elective /optional courses as may be specified by the university/faculty or department; obtained a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) specified by the university but not less than 1.00.
5. A student shall also have earned the 15 credit units of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES), 8 credit units of University General Study courses and four credit units of Entrepreneurship courses.

For graduates with a B.Eng. in Information and Communication Engineering, given the pervasive nature of digital communication in today’s world, here are some key career opportunities:

• Telecommunications Engineer: Designing, implementing, and maintaining wired or wireless communication systems.
• Network Engineer: Establishing, managing, and optimizing data communication networks, be it local area networks (LANs) or wide area networks (WANs).
• Wireless Communications Specialist: Focusing on the design and optimization of wireless communication systems, including cellular, satellite, and Wi-Fi.
• Optical Communication Engineer: Working with fibre-optic communication systems and related technologies.
• Information Systems Engineer: Designing and managing systems that store, retrieve, and process data.
• IoT Developer: Designing, implementing, and maintaining interconnected devices and systems in the Internet of Things domain.
• Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer: Designing hardware and systems that operate in the RF spectrum, like antennas and transceivers.
• Cloud Solutions Architect: Designing and implementing cloud-based solutions that cater to data storage and communication needs.
• Technical Support Engineer: Providing expertise to resolve communication-related technical issues.
• Research Scientist: Engaging in research and development of cutting-edge communication technologies and protocols.

As the modern world increasingly relies on robust and secure digital communication for personal, business, and societal functions, professionals in information and communication engineering have a myriad of opportunities to shape and safeguard the evolving digital ecosystem.