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Feature 11
Engineering skills which will be

in demand in Botswana in the

coming year/s.

otswana like any other country has been thrown Tertiary in Botswana : Bachelor of Engineering (Industrial Engineering) –
into a state of confusion by the COVID Pandemic. University of Botswana
BNot many people are getting used to the new Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering – University of Botswana
way of doing business and living. Some are calling it Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) – University of
the new normal. But despite the negatives that the Botswana
Covid Pandemic has placed upon the world economies Combined Bachelor of Engineering Degree (Major in Mechanical
,some may say it was a necessary evil to drive the Engineering) – University of Botswana
Fourth Industrial Revolution. Did it really provide the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics - New Era
nudge humanity needed to depend on technology? CollegeDiploma In Motor Vehicle Engineering - GIPS
Undoubtedly most have moved to online shopping,
interviews, talk shows education and even ways of INFORMATION ENGINEERING
engagement socially have been added among us. Career path – Application analyst,Cyber security analyst,Data analyst,Data
However as we navigate these uncertain times one scientist,Database administrator,Information systems manager,IT
thing is certain. Engineers are the core of any nation’s consultant,Penetration tester,Software engineer ,Systems analyst
development going forward. They are now more than Earning potential : Average P 10 000 – P35 000 plus per year for 1-4 yrs
ever part of the conversation. Here are engineering experience depending on field of study according to PayscaleSA
professions that are certain to be on demand in the Tertiary in Botswana :
coming years localy. Associate Degree in Software Engineering- Limkokwing
We have divided them into three fields : BSc Computer Science - BIUST
• Biomedical engineering – Biomedical BSc Information Systems & Data Management -BIUST
engineering or medical engineering is the application of BSc (Hons) Network Systems Engineering - Botswana Accountancy College
engineering principles and design concepts to medicine BSc (Hons) Mobile & Web Technologies - Botswana Accountancy College
and biology for healthcare purposes. BSc (Hons) Information Communication Technology (ICT) - Botswana
• Manufacturing Engineering is a branch of Accountancy College
professional engineering that shares many common BSc (Hons) Business Intelligence and Data Analytics - Botswana
concepts and ideas with other fields of engineering Accountancy College
such as mechanical, chemical, electrical, and industrial BSc. (Hons) Computer Systems Engineering - Botswana Accountancy
engineering. College
• Information engineering- is the engineering
discipline that deals with the generation, distribution,
analysis, and use of information, data, and knowledge in Biomedical engineering ;
systems.we have narrowed it down for our local tertiary Career path – Biomaterials ,Biomechanics ,Cellular, Tissue, and Genetic
institutions so that you know what and where you can Engineering ,Clinical Engineering, Orthopedic Bioengineering and
study these fields in Botswana. Rehabilitation Engineering.
Earning potential : P 264 000 plus per year for 1-4 yrs experience according
MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING to PayscaleSA
Career path : Research, design, build, test, maintain BSc Biology & Biotechnology BIUST
and improve all manner of things, from power plants, Chemical & Forensic Sciences - BIUST
renewable energy systems and electrical generators, to BSc Pure & Applied Chemistry - BIUST
robots computer systems and aircraft engines and cars. If BSc Forensic Sciences-BIUST
it is a machine, it was this engineer that made it.
Earning Potential : plus per year for 1-4 yrs experience If you can make the right choices THEN you can earn well and join the
according to PayscaleSA fourth industrial revolution to improve the livelihoods of Batswana.

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