This program replaces the current Master’s in Digital Technology which has been running since 2002. The revamped programme is designed to meet new internal requirements for course credits and course structure. It will introduce areas of specialization in Telecommunications and Power Systems. These areas have been selected given the current trends in their respective industry. The telecommunications/ICT sector continues to grow. Power Engineering encompassing Alternate Energy and Control Systems is also key for the energy and manufacturing sectors which are growing here in Jamaica and the Caribbean.
The Master’s in Digital Technology began in 2002. With the rapid changes in Technology along with developments in Industry, the Department of Physics decided to revise the courses in order to better align with these changes. Telecommunications and Power were chosen as the main areas as these are key areas of industrial development within the Caribbean.
Graduates from the programme will have a solid theoretical background and practical experience in modern Electrical and Communication systems. This will be done through a mix of theoretical and practical based courses.
At least the equivalent of a GPA of 2.5 or a Lower Second Class honours degree (or equivalent) in a Science discipline.
The programme is part-time and will be delivered over six (6) semesters (summer included as semester 3), providing students with their master’s degree within a minimum of two (2) years.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
