CUT produces engineers, scientists

THE School of Engineering Sciences and Technology, is central to STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics). In its various shades seeks to create Technology through the application of materials, energy and information. Engineering is the art or science of making practical application of pure Sciences and Mathematics in the construction of machinery, bridges, buildings and many other implements as required by society.

The School of Engineering Sciences and Technology has unique STEM related programmes hence central to the country’s drive towards reviving the economy through industrialisation.

Key sectors where STEM is crucial include; manufacturing, mining, automotive, construction, information technology, transportation and energy.

It has state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with industry standard equipment, building laboratories for ICT and Electronics, Production Engineering and Environmental Engineering, offering holistic education with focus on strong technical skill and development of professionals.

The qualified and dedicated staff are committed to build students’ dreams and to engineer their future, mentoring students’ projects and assignments that focus on real industrial problems with industrial training that provides a taste of working on actual industrial problems and solutions, building extensive links with industry as well as having graduates who are captains of their industries, offering programmes which are well accepted by institutions around the world resulting in a wide range of progression routes for further studies at both undergraduate and post graduate level.

The School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology comprises seven (7) departments: Animal Production and Technology; Agricultural Engineering; Biotechnology; Food Science and Technology; Environmental Science and Technology; Irrigation and Water Engineering; Crop Science and Post Harvest Technology.

The School offers eight (8) unique undergraduate degree programmes. The School, through the Department of Biotechnology, also coordinates the Zimbabwe Institute of Public Administration and Management’s Bachelor of Science Degree in HIV/AIDS Management and Community Development. The MSc in Post Harvest Science and Technology as a Block Release postgraduate programme is increasing in popularity.

The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics was established in year 2013. It is home to the Natural Science Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.

The School provides excellent preparation for students in Natural Sciences for easy transition into higher degree studies and fulfilling lucrative careers through its innovative BSc. (Hons) programmes in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. The School of Natural Science and Mathematics is the anchor of technology education in the University, while it offers its own degrees programmes, it is central to all the technology degree programmes offering core Sciences and Technology courses. Though relatively young, the school is seized with advancing scientific knowledge through research informed teaching and learning. In pursuit of this noble goal, the School is already directing its energy towards developing a dedicated research core of excellence that will be pivotal in establishing international research partnerships. The School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics recently partnered with Seeding Labs Inc., USA in setting up one of the best Science teaching and research laboratories (STAR Labs). The STAR Labs are very critical in supporting ground breaking research and research informed teaching in water, health, environment, nanotechnology, energy, food security, biotechnology and information and telecommunication technology (ICT).

The School of Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation

The field of wildlife, ecology and conservation is part of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) and aims at safe guarding biological diversity while also enhancing sustainable development.

Ecologists make best use of the available sciences drawing from different disciplines such as Agriculture, Biology, Botany, Chemistry, Geography, Geoinformatics, Mammalogy, Mathematics, Physics, and Zoology, in order to sustainably utilise wildlife and other natural resources.

With the advent of technology, which has become more accessible and continues to play a vital role in everyday life, ecologists have also begun to utilise some of these innovative advancements in conserving biodiversity.

The School of Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation provides students with a strong foundation in Science and Technology to explore the intriguing ecology of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates.

Besides, examining the ecological processes themselves, the field also looks at the wider social and legal context in which conservation operates. The School offers degree programmes which are unique, tailor-made

AND innovative in their crafting. These programs were deliberately cast in order to fill a specific gap left by other degree programmes mostly offering traditional or orthodox and theoretical approaches to wildlife management, sustainable development and conservation.

Our degree programmes emphasize a holistic approach to environmental issues and focus on not only freshwater resources, wildlife and fisheries in a purely ecological sense but also the social dynamics which are often cast in totally different disciplines at many universities.

This is complimented by a wholesome teaching and learning approach (theory, practicals, field visits and bush school, attachments and exhibits).

We realise that community engagement and the inclusion of social aspects premised on technological advances offers more sustainable solutions to the local and regional problems encountered in wildlife conservation.

The programmes currently offered are: BSc (Hons) Wildlife Ecology and Conservation; BSc (Hons) Wildlife and Safari Management, BSc (Hons) Freshwater and Fishery Science, Master and Doctor of Philosophy degrees.

The School of Art and Design focuses its energies toward the development of the creative arts and design. Its establishment was a direct response to manpower development needs in our manufacturing industries and other economic sectors such as the media industry.

The School of Art and Design seeks to create opportunities for excellence in art and design and clothing and textiles needed in Zimbabwe in particular and the world at large. In addition to nurturing creative, proficient and versatile artists, designers and art and design scholars and researchers, the School is committed to promoting the application of technology in art making practice and analysis, the creation of rigorous scholarship in art and design and the promotion of creative application of fine art and skills in innovative production design processes in order to meet the demand for highly creative personnel for both the public and the private sectors.

The School of Entrepreneurship and Business Sciences adopted its new name in 2014 as it situate itself under the Entrepreneurship mandate as enshrined in the University Act which states that the University shall ensure, “the nurturing of entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity’’.

The School now offers five undergraduate and four taught Masters degree programmes and provides lecturing services for University-wide courses in Entrepreneurship.

The undergraduate degree programmes are Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc) in Entrepreneurship and Business Management, Accountancy, International Marketing, Retail Man- agement and Consumer Science, and Supply Chain Management.

The Masters Degree Pro- grammes are Master of Science (MSc) in Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management and Applied Entrepreneurship. The School also offers postgraduate degrees by Research.

The School of Hospitality and Tourism is a proud owner of two hotels (CUT Hotel & Orange Grove Motel) which serve as a platform for fusing theory and practice in teaching and learning for our undergraduates. The School/Hotels’ seamless and organic integration in teaching, learning and practical lessons makes our graduates highly rated in industry.

The School prides itself of its highly qualified and motivated lecturers whose broad and varied experience in the hospitality and tourism industry operations positively impacts on the quality of our graduates making them second to none in the region and beyond.

Of all the Universities in the country, the School has one of the best equipped hospitality laboratories which expose our graduates to real life learning environment and cutting edge information on operations of the hospitality and tourism industry.

Institute of Lifelong Learning The Institute is guided by a definition of Lifelong learning (LLDS) as “the continuous building of skills and knowledge throughout the life of an individual.

It occurs through experiences encountered in the course of a lifetime” The Institute approaches lifelong learning as continuous learning throughout the lives of people through formal, informal and non-formal learning for socio-economic benefits. Lifelong learning is a thread that runs throughout all the units under the Institute.

The CUTILLDS offers Communication Skills and Critical Thinking as a mandatory course to all undergraduate first year students in the university. Other language courses offered to schools include French, Chinese and Portuguese.

In its endeavour to promote development the Institute, in collaboration with schools in the university, offers and coordinates a wide range of short courses that include the following: Executive Management Development, Planning , Monitoring, Management and Evaluation, International Computer Driving License, Planning , Monitoring, Management and Evaluation, International Computer Driving License, Maize and Soya Bean Agronomy, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Motor Mechanic, Fabrication, Machine Shop Engineering, Cosmetology.

Other courses are also developed and offered as per client demand. CUTILLDS collaborates with various institutions in common areas of academic, research and community service.

Chinhoyi University of Technology emphasizes on entrepreneurship in all degree programmes since we believe in grooming job creators.

Applications for the March 2017 INTAKE are still available. Wide programme selection from,the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, School of Engineering Sciences and Technology, School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, School of Wildlife, Ecology and Conservation, School of Art and Design, School of Entrepreneurship and Business Sciences, School of Hospitality and Tourism as well a variety of Short Courses from the Institute of Lifelong Learning.

◆ UNIVERSITY OPENING DATES:

◆ CHECK IN FOR NEW STUDENTS: 26 February 2017 from 12pm ORIENTATION: 27 FEBRUARY to 3 MARCH 2017

◆ ALL LECTURES BEGIN: 6 MARCH 2017 All first years are guaranteed on campus accommodation upon payment of full fees and $300usd Accommodation fees for the semester

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