Faculties and Departments in the University of Buea
Overview of the University of Buea
The
University of Buea (UB) was established in 1996 under the leadership of Dr.
John Nkengfack. UB started out as a small college offering only two courses
namely; General Arts and Science and Agricultural Technology.
In
2001, the university introduced its first degree programme, Bachelor of
Business Administration (BBA). Since then, the number of students enrolled at
the institution has increased tremendously.
Today,
the university offers over thirty-five undergraduate programmes and seven
postgraduate programmes. Over the years, the university has continued to expand
its academic offerings and currently offers over forty undergraduate programmes
and ten postgraduate programmes.
The
mission of the University of Buea is to provide quality education and training
services to meet the educational needs of the people of Buea and surrounding
communities. The University of Buea shall strive to achieve excellence in
teaching, research and service provision.
The
vision of the University of Buea is to become a leading provider of quality
education and training services in the region.
The
objectives of the University of Buea are to:
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Provide high quality education and training services
•
Promote social justice and equity
•
Develop human resource capacity
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Establish a conducive environment for learning and research
•
Maintain good relations with stakeholders
•
Ensure compliance with relevant statutory requirements
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| Faculties and Departments in the University of Buea |
Faculties and Departments in the University of Buea
There
are currently 12 Faculties in the
University of Buea.
1). Advance School of Translators and interpreters- ASTI
- Various Departments Under ASTI
- Department of Translation (TRA)
- Department of Interpretation (INT)
- Department of General Studies and Promotion of Bilingualism (GS/PB)
2). College of Technology- COT
- Department of Computer Engineering(COT – CENG)
- Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (COT EENG)
- Department of Mechanical Engineering (MET)
- Department of Records (REC-COT)
- Department of Records (Cot RCT)
3). Faculty Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine - FAVM
- Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness (AEA)
- Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AER)
- Department of Agronomic And Applied Molecular Science (AAM)
- Department of Animal Science (ANS)
- Department of Food Science and Technology (FSC)
- Department of Forestry and Wildlife (FOW)
- Department of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Management (FARM)
4). Faculty of Arts - FA
- Department of English (ENG)
- Department of French (FRE)
- Department of History (HIS)
- Department of Linguistics (LIN)
- Department of Performing and Visual Arts (PVA)
5). Faculty of Education - FED
- Department of Curriculum Studies and Teaching (CST)
- Department of Educational Foundations and Administration (EFA)
- Department of Educational Psychology (EPY)
- Department of Records Fed (REF)
6). Faculty of Engineering and Technology - FET
- Department of Civil Engineering – CIV
- Department of Computer Engineering (FET CEN)
- Department of Electrical And Electronic Engineering (FET EEN)
7). Faculty of Health Sciences – FHS
- Department of Biomedical Sciences – BMS
- Department of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (OBG)
- Department of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)
- Department of Medicine (MED)
- Department of Nursing (NUR)
- Department of Public Health and Hygiene (PHH)
- Department of Records (FHS – RECFHS)
8) Faculty of Laws and Political Science - FLPS
- Department of Business (Law – BUL)
- Department of Civil Law (FLP)
- Department of English Law (LAW)
- Department of Political Science and Comparative Politics (POS)
- Department of Public Law and Public Administration (PUL-PUA)
- Department of International Relations and Conflict Resolutions (IRC)
9). Faculty of Science - FS
- Department of Animal Biology (ZAP)
- Department of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology (BMB)
- Department of Chemistry (CHM)
- Department of Computer Science (CSC)
- Department of Environmental Science (ENV)
- Department of Geology (GLY)
- Department of Mathematics (MAT)
- Department of Microbiology and Parasitology (MCP)
- Department of Physics (PHY)
- Department of Plant Science (BPP)
- Department of Records Science (RCS)
10). Faculty of Social and Management Sciences - FSMS
- Department of Banking And Finance (BNF)
- Department of Economics And Management (ECN)
- Department of Geography (GEO)
- Department of Journalism And Mass Communication (JMC)
- Department of Management (MGT)
- Department of Records (SMS – RECSMS)
- Department of Sociology And Anthropology (SOC/ANT)
- Department of Women And Gender Studies (WGS)
11). Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College Kumba (HTTTC)
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Guidance Counselling
- Department of Law
- Department of Management Science
- Department of Computer Science
- Department of Electrical and Power Engineering
- Department of Social Economy and Family Management
- Department of Topography and Real Estate Management
- Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Renewable Energy
- Department of Science of Education
- Department of Administrative Techniques
- Department of Civil Engineering and Forestry Techniques
- Department Of Records (HTTC-RCT)
12). Faculty of System Management - SYM
- Department of System Administration (SYA)