Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs and courses for students to choose from.

Colleges

The university is divided into several colleges, each offering a range of qualifications and courses. These colleges include:

• Accounting Sciences
• Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
• Economic & Management Sciences
• Education
• Human Sciences
• Law
• Science, Engineering & Technology
• College of Graduate Studies

Research

The university is committed to research and innovation, with a focus on problem-solving research with relevance and impact. The research areas include:

• People in research
• Research & innovation initiatives
• Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation
• Research support
• Research ethics

Program Details

One of the programs offered by the university is the Work-directed Learning: Electrical Engineering (Project based) - WDL3601.

Program Description

• This program is a diploma, year module, at NQF level 6, with 60 credits.
• The module is presented in English.
• The pre-requisite for this program is ELB1502, and the co-requisites are EAL3601, INI3601, and DPJ2601.
• The purpose of this program is to provide students with an opportunity to apply their technical knowledge to relevant problem situations in industry, and to gain exposure to typical organizational culture, human relations, and working conditions.

Program Structure

• The program includes an industry-based engineering project where students will try to solve industry-based problems.
• With suitable guidance and supervision, students will be taught to work independently and to develop an awareness of the ethics and requirements of industry.
• Where necessary, experimental laboratory work will be conducted in the electrical engineering laboratories on the Florida campus.