MSc. / MPhil. / MAS
Mechatronic Engineering
Our programme is educating Engineers who will not only innovate and strengthen African industry – especially in production and automation – but will also be able lead teams and organisations at the forefront of this work.
Delivered by Ashesi and ETH Zurich at our campus in Ghana – this Master’s in Mechatronic Engineering programme integrates core areas of automation and production engineering while including modules from decision-making, economics, and management to help students build strong Engineering careers.
The programme was developed with industry partners ABB, Barry Callebaut, Bühler, HPW, Holcim, Nestlé, and Tetra Pak, who are helping provide scholarships and career opportunities for students. Students will learn from and collaborate with leading faculty from both Ashesi University and ETH Zurich, at our beautiful campus in Ghana.
The programme is also generously supported by the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs SECO, in addition to several private donors and foundations.
Choose a two-year or three-year programme
Our programme allows students to choose either a two-year or a three-year track. Both options provide students with a strong learning experience and career preparation.
Students who choose the three-year degree track will graduate with a Master of Advanced Studies (MAS) Certificate from ETH Zurich, and a Master of Science in Mechatronic Engineering degree from Ashesi University.
Students who choose the two-year degree track may opt to pursue either a Master of Science (MSc) in Mechatronic Engineering degree from Ashesi University, or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Mechatronic Engineering degree. The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree is a research degree.
Student Perspectives
Curriculum
Year One *
a. Mathematical Tools I, II
b. Thermofluids
c. Computer Programming and Embedded Systems
d. Analog and Digital Electronics
e. Statics and Solid Mechanics
f. Signals and Systems
g. Material Engineering
h. Dynamics
i. Computational Methods
* Students on Three-Year programme start here
Year Two *
a. Control Systems I
b. Data Analysis and Machine Learning
c. Leading Teams / Reducing Societal and Environmental Footprint
d. Renewable Energy Technologies
e. Manufacturing Processes
f. Control Systems II and Optimal Control
g. Robotics and Mechatronics
h. Finance and Policy Making for Technology Innovation
i. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability
j. Energy Systems and Mobility
k. Process Engineering
* Students on two-Year programme start here
Year Three
a. Systems Identification and Modelling
b. Advanced Communication Systems and Internet of Things
c. Development Economics
d. Sustainable Engineering
e. Product Development
f. Reliability and Risk
g. Industrial internship
h. Master Thesis
Partners
A programme enabled through collaboration with industry partners and supporting partners.
Ashesi and ETH Zurich are both recognised for high quality instruction and outcomes. ETH Zurich is ranked 9th in the world for Engineering and Technology Education; and Ashesi is ranked among Africa’s top 10 universities in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan African University Rankings.
In this programme, students will be taught by not only experienced academics, but also relevant industry professionals with years of experience. This allows for strong connection to some of the brightest minds for high quality global and regional engineering education.