the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering programmes are accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). The wide range of programme offerings include Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Agricultural, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Industrial and Mechanical Engineering and Diplomas in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. The School of Computing and Information Technology offers a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computing with a major in Computer Science and Information Technology. The Faculty also offers a number of graduate programmes including the MPhil in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Information Systems. There are also taught masters programmes such as the MSc in Information Systems Management and the Post Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology. The professional development of students is of major importance. Accordingly, the Faculty has established student chapters of international professional associations, such as the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineering (IEEE), American Computing Machinery (ACM), Association for Information Systems (AIS), American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Association of Chemical Engineers (ACHE) and more recently Jamaica Institute of Engineers (JIE). Students participate actively in international student competitions that test their knowledge and design capabilities, and they have received a number of awards in those events. FACULTY OF LAW The Faculty of Law (FOLW) offers the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) Degree. Students have the opportunity to complete the degree programme in three years (full-time) or in four years (parttime). Taught by a cadre of local and international experts with interdisciplinary training and experience, the programme is delivered through lectures, tutorials, casebook methods, research, seminars and moots. An example of the Faculty’s innovative approach is the teaching of modules, such as Entertainment Law, Sports Law, and Intellectual Property that support emerging dynamic growth sectors of the economy. In addition, the course of study provides learners with the opportunity to explore and develop an interest in the laws and legal systems of Jamaica and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). For those wanting to practise law, this programme provides a flexible route by which to complete the academic stage of the training needed for the progression to the vocational stage of legal education or related fields. FACULTY OF SCI ENCE AND SPORT The Faculty of Science and Sport (FOSS) is committed to developing innovations in the STEM and sporting arena to transform the society. It provides courses, research, and consultancy services that relate science and technology to the educational, industrial, business, security, health and sport sectors. The courses offered include undergraduate, graduate and continuing education courses. Additionally, the Faculty TH E UN I V E R S I T Y OF TE CHNO LOGY, J AMA I C A – ST UD E NT HANDBOOK 2022–2023 GOV E RNANC E 28
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