UTech, Ja Annual Report 2017-18

University of Technology, Jamaica “Pioneering Past; Bright Future ” ANNUAL REPORT 2017-2018 57 College/Faculty Course Faculty of Engineering and Computing Master of Science in Information Systems Management Post-Graduate Diploma in Information and Communication Technology Master of Science in Civil Engineering Master of Science in Electrical Engineering Master of Science in Engineering Management Master of Science Mechanical Engineering Faculty of Science and Sport Master of Science in Physical Education and Sport Master of Science in Mathematics Teaching Faculty of The Built Environment Master of Architecture Master of Science in Built Environment Master of Science in Sustainable Energy & Climate Change (New) Research Degree Courses of Study College/Faculty Course College of Business and Management Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration College of Health Sciences Master of Philosophy in Pharmaceutics Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies Master of Philosophy /Doctor of Philosophy in Career and Technical Education Master of Philosophy /Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Management Faculty of Engineering and Computing Master of Philosophy /Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science Master of Philosophy/Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems Master of Philosophy /Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Master of Philosophy/ Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Master of Philosophy in Chemical & Biological Engineering Faculty of Science and Sport Master of Philosophy /Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry New Course of Study Classes for a Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy and Climate Change (MSECC) commenced in May 2017, with a cohort of 14 students. This new course of study is a collaborative effort of the Caribbean Sustainable Energy & Innovation Institute (CSEII) and the Faculty of The Built Environment. Development of this course of study was supported by the German International Development Agency (GIZ) and the CARICOM Secretariat. Number of Graduating Graduate Students : Seventy-one (71) students were awarded graduate degrees in November 2017. Accreditation of Graduate Courses : The following developments took place during the period under review: 1.Master of Architecture – An Assessment Team from the Commonwealth Association of Architects (CAA) visited the University on April 2-5, 2017, to assess the course for the purpose of accreditation; the degree was subsequently accredited by the CAA and the University Council of Jamaica. 2.Master of Science in Workforce Training and Education – An Assessment Team from University Council of Jamaica visited on March 27 & 28, 2018, to assess the course for the purpose of accreditation; the report from the UCJ is awaited. 3.Post-Graduate Diploma in Education - An Assessment Team from the University Council of Jamaica visited on March 27 & 28, 2018, to assess the course for the purpose of accreditation; the report from the UCJ is awaited. 4.Master of Science in the Built Environment - An Assessment Team from University Council of Jamaica visited the University on April 25-26,