Introduction
Choosing a university program is one of the most important decisions you'll ever make, and it can have a profound impact on your future career prospects. But with so many different programs and career paths to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start.
That's where we come in. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular university programs and the career opportunities they can lead to. We'll explore the skills and knowledge you'll gain through these programs, and we'll provide insights into the industries and job markets that are waiting for you.
Whether you're a high school student trying to decide on your next steps, a current university student looking to switch programs, or a recent graduate eager to launch your career, this blog is for you. So join us as we dive into the world of university programs and the endless possibilities they offer.
Reading a program that you have no interest in is very frustrating because you do not have any idea of where you will end up in the future. Students are advised to research their interests and look for programs that relate to them.
For example, if you have an interest in computer-related stuff, offering a computer-related program at the university will be a good idea.
Jobs and Career Opportunities For University Programs
Below are a list of programs offered at the Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology and their related jobs and career opportunities.
These apply to all universities, it does not matter where you read the program.
The list has been compiled based on the colleges of each program.
The provided opportunities may not be the only jobs and career opportunities available therefore readers are urged to find more. Some opportunities may be linked to more than one program.
COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
BA. Akan Language and
Culture:
I.
Language translator or interpreter
II.
Cultural heritage specialist
III.
Museum or cultural centre curator
IV.
Language teacher
V.
Cultural events coordinator
BA. Economics:
I.
Economist
II.
Financial analyst
III.
Data analyst
IV.
Economic researcher
V.
Business Consultant
BA. English:
I.
Writer or editor
II.
English teacher or instructor
III.
Journalist
IV.
Public relations specialist
V.
Advertising copywriter
BA. French and
Francophone Studies:
I.
French language translator or interpreter
II.
French teacher or instructor
III.
International business consultant
IV.
Foreign service officer
V.
Cultural exchange coordinator
BA. Geography and
Rural Development:
I.
Geographic information systems (GIS) analyst
II.
Urban planner
III.
Environmental consultant
IV.
Community development worker
V.
Agricultural extension worker
BA. History:
I.
Historian
II.
Archivist or curator
III.
Museum educator
IV.
Historical writer or editor
V.
Government historian or policy analyst
BA. Linguistics:
I.
Language teacher or instructor
II.
Language researcher or analyst
III.
Speech pathologist or therapist
IV.
Language consultant for businesses or
organizations
V.
Computational linguist
BA. Media and
Communication Studies:
I.
Public relations specialist
II.
Media planner or buyer
III.
Advertising account executive
IV.
Social media manager
V.
Event planner
BA. Political
Studies:
I.
Government policy analyst
II.
Political campaign manager
III.
Public affairs specialist
IV.
Political consultant
V.
Political journalist
BA. Religious
Studies:
I.
Religious educator
II.
Clergy member
III.
Social worker
IV.
Writer
V.
Researcher
VI.
Non-profit organization worker
VII.
Cultural liaison
VIII.
Religious counsellor
BA. Sociology:
I.
Social researcher
II.
Social worker
III.
Human resource manager
IV.
Public relations specialist
V.
Market research analyst
VI.
Community service manager
VII.
Policy analyst
VIII.
Program coordinator
BA. Social Work:
I.
Social worker
II.
Case manager
III.
Counselor
IV.
Family service worker
V.
Non-profit organization worker
VI.
Healthcare social worker
VII.
Child welfare worker
VIII.
School social worker
BSc Business
Administration (Human Resource Mgt./Management):
I.
Human resource manager
II.
Recruiter
III.
Training and development specialist
IV.
Compensation and benefits manager
V.
Labor relations specialist
VI.
Organizational development consultant
VII.
Business operations manager
VIII.
General manager
BSc Business
Administration (Marketing/International Business):
I.
Marketing Specialist
II.
Brand manager
III.
Sales manager
IV.
Advertising manager
V.
Market research analyst
VI.
Import/export specialist
VII.
International business consultant
VIII.
Business development manager
BSc Business
Administration (Accounting/Banking and Finance):
I.
Accountant
II.
Financial analyst
III.
Financial planner
IV.
Auditor
V.
Investment banker
VI.
Credit analyst
VII.
Loan officer
VIII.
Personal financial advisor
BSc Business
Administration (Logistics and Supply Chain Mgt/Bus. Info. Tech.):
I.
Supply chain manager
II.
Operations manager
III.
Logistics analyst
IV.
Purchasing manager
V.
Inventory control specialist
VI.
Transportation manager
VII.
Business analyst
VIII.
Information systems manager
BSc Hospitality and
Tourism Management:
I.
Hotel manager
II.
Event planner
III.
Travel agent
IV.
Tour guide
V.
Restaurant manager
VI.
Hospitality consultant
VII.
Resort manager
VIII.
Food and beverage manager
LLB:
I.
Lawyer
II.
Legal analyst
III.
Corporate counsel
IV.
Legal consultant
V.
Public defender
VI.
Judge
VII.
Law clerk
Law enforcement officer
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES
BSc. BDS (Dental Surgery)
I.
General dental practice
II.
Orthodontics
III.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
IV.
Endodontics
V.
Periodontics
VI.
Prosthodontics
Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (DVM)
I.
Private veterinary practice
II.
Government veterinary service
III.
Research in animal health and disease
IV.
Animal production management
V.
Teaching and education
BSc. Disability and
Rehabilitation Studies
I.
Rehabilitation counsellor
II.
Disability services coordinator
III.
Occupational therapist
IV.
Physical therapist
V.
Speech therapist
BSc. Herbal Medicine
I.
Herbalist
II.
Botanical medicine researcher
III.
Natural products pharmacist
IV.
Product development scientist
BSc. Human Biology
(Medicine)
I.
Medical doctor
II.
Medical researcher
III.
Public health specialist
IV.
Medical device development
BSc. Medical
Laboratory Technology
I.
Medical laboratory technologist
II.
Medical laboratory scientist
III.
Medical researcher
IV.
Clinical laboratory manager
BSc. Medical Imaging
I.
Medical Imaging Technologist
II.
Radiologic Technologist
III.
MRI Technologist
IV.
CT Technologist
V.
Mammography Technologist
VI.
Sonographer
VII.
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
VIII.
Medical Equipment Sales Representative
IX.
Radiology Information System Administrator
X.
Picture Archiving and Communication System
(PACS) Administrator.
BSc. Midwifery:
I.
Midwife
II.
Obstetrics and Gynecology Nurse
III.
Healthcare Administrator
IV.
Women's Health Advocate
BSc. Nursing:
I.
Registered Nurse
II.
Nurse Practitioner
III.
Nurse Educator
IV.
Nurse Researcher
V.
Healthcare Administrator
BSc. Physician
Assistantship:
I.
Physician Assistant
II.
Medical Research Assistant
III.
Healthcare Administrator
BSc. Physiotherapy
and Sports Science:
I.
Physical Therapist
II.
Sports Physiotherapist
III.
Rehabilitation Specialist
IV.
Sports Medicine Consultant
Pharm D (Doctor of
Pharmacy):
I.
Pharmacist
II.
Pharmaceutical Researcher
III.
Healthcare Administrator
IV.
Medical Writer
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
BSc. Biochemistry:
I.
Biomedical scientist
II.
Clinical biochemist
III.
Forensic scientist
IV.
Pharmaceutical sales representative
V.
Biotech researcher
VI.
Quality control/assurance analyst
BSc. Food Science and
Technology:
I.
Food technologist
II.
Quality control/assurance analyst
III.
Research and development scientist
IV.
Sensory scientist
V.
Product development specialist
VI.
Food safety inspector
BSc. Biological
Science:
I.
Biotech researcher
II.
Pharmaceutical sales representative
III.
Environmental consultant
IV.
Quality control/assurance analyst
V.
Research technician
VI.
Science writer/communicator
BSc. Environmental
Sciences:
I.
Environmental consultant
II.
Environmental scientist
III.
Sustainability consultant
IV.
Ecologist
V.
Waste management specialist
VI.
Climate change analyst
BSc. Chemistry:
I.
Analytical chemist
II.
Quality control/assurance analyst
III.
Pharmaceutical sales representative
IV.
Chemical engineer
V.
Materials scientist
VI.
Forensic scientist
BSc. Computer
Science:
I.
Software developer
II.
Data analyst
III.
Information security analyst
IV.
Web developer
V.
Systems analyst
VI.
IT project manager
BSc. Mathematics:
I.
Actuary
II.
Data analyst
III.
Financial analyst
IV.
Mathematician
V.
Software developer
BSc. Actuarial
Science:
I.
Actuary
II.
Risk analyst
III.
Underwriter
BSc. Statistics:
Data analyst
Financial analyst
Market researcher
Statistician
BSc. Physics:
I.
Aerospace engineer
II.
Biophysicist
III.
Data scientist
IV.
Medical physicist
V.
Research scientist
BSc. Meteorology and
Climate Science:
I.
Atmospheric scientist
II.
Climate scientist
III.
Environmental consultant
IV.
Meteorologist
Doctor of Optometry:
I.
Optometrist in private practice
II. Optometrist in hospitals and clinics
III. Optometrist in research and academia
IV. Optometrist in the military
V.
Optometrist in corporate settings
VI. Optometrist in public health and community
centres
VII.
Vision therapist or rehabilitation specialist
VIII.
Contact lens specialist
IX.
Low vision specialist
X.
Sports vision specialist
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
BSc. Agriculture
I.
Agricultural consultant
II.
Agricultural engineer
III.
Agricultural economist
IV.
Agronomist
V.
Farm manager
VI.
Food technologist
VII.
Research scientist
VIII.
BSc. Agricultural Biotechnology
IX.
Biotech research scientist
X.
Food and crop scientist
XI.
Genetic engineer
XII.
Plant and animal breeder
XIII.
Agricultural consultant
BSc. Agribusiness
Management
I.
Agricultural economist
II.
Agribusiness consultant
III.
Agricultural policy analyst
IV.
Commodity trader
V.
Farm manager
VI.
Sales representative
BSc. Landscape Design
and Management
I.
Landscape architect
II.
Horticulturist
III.
Landscape designer
IV.
Landscape project manager
V.
Park manager
VI.
Environmental planner
BSc. Natural
Resources Management
I.
Conservation scientist
II.
Ecologist
III.
Environmental scientist
IV.
Forest ranger
V.
Natural resource manager
VI.
Sustainability consultant
BSc. Forest Resources
Technology
I.
Forester
II.
Forest ranger
III.
Logging manager
IV.
Wood products manager
V.
Forest ecosystem specialist
VI.
Timberland investment analyst
BSc. Aquaculture and
Water Resources Management
I.
Aquaculture farmer
II.
Fisheries biologist
III.
Hydrologist
IV.
Water resources manager
V.
Wetlands ecologist
VI.
Water quality specialist
BSc. Packaging
Technology
I.
Packaging engineer
II.
Packaging designer
III.
Quality control manager
IV.
Supply chain manager
V.
Research and development specialist
VI.
Environmental sustainability specialist
COLLEGE OF ART AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT
BSc. Architecture:
I.
Architect
II.
Urban Designer
III.
Interior Designer
IV.
Landscape Architect
V.
Construction Manager
BSc. Construction
Technology and Management:
I.
Construction Project Manager
II.
Site Manager
III.
Building Inspector
IV.
Construction Estimator
V.
Facilities Manager
BSc. Quantity
Surveying and Construction Economics:
I.
Quantity Surveyor
II.
Cost Estimator
III.
Contract Manager
IV.
Project Manager
V.
Building Surveyor
BSc. Development
Planning:
I.
Urban Planner
II.
Regional Planner
III.
Community Development Specialist
IV.
Environmental Planner
V.
Transportation Planner
BSc. Human Settlement
Planning:
I.
Urban and Regional Planner
II.
Housing Specialist
III.
Infrastructure Planner
IV.
Environmental Planner
V.
Disaster Management Specialist
BSc. Land Economy:
I.
Land Economist
II.
Property Valuer
III.
Investment Analyst
IV.
Asset Manager
V.
Property Manager
BSc. Real Estate:
I.
Real Estate Agent/Broker
II.
Property Manager
III.
Real Estate Appraiser
IV.
Property Developer
V.
Real Estate Consultant
BFA. Painting and
Sculpture:
I.
Fine Artist
II.
Art Teacher
III.
Museum Curator
IV.
Art Therapist
V.
Art Critic
BA. Communication
Design (Graphic Design)
I.
Graphic Designer
II.
Creative Director
III.
Art Director
IV.
Web Designer
V.
Branding Specialist
BA. Integrated Rural
Art and Industry
I.
Rural Community Development Specialist
II.
Rural Industries Project Manager
III.
Rural Development Coordinator
IV.
Rural Business Consultant
V.
Rural Social Entrepreneur
BA. Publishing
Studies
I.
Book Editor
II.
Magazine Editor
III.
Literary Agent
IV.
Book Publicist
V.
Publishing Sales Representative
BSc. Metalsmithing
and Jewellery Technology
I.
Jewellery Designer
II.
Metalsmith
III.
Goldsmith
IV.
Silversmith
V.
Jewellery Production Manager
BSc. Textile Design
and Technology
I.
Textile Designer
II.
Textile Production Manager
III.
Textile Technologist
IV.
Fabric Designer
V.
Colour Consultant
BSc. Fashion Design
I.
Fashion Designer
II.
Fashion Illustrator
III.
Fashion Buyer
IV.
Textile Designer
V.
Fashion Merchandiser
BSc. Ceramics Design
Technology
I.
Ceramic Artist
II.
Ceramics Designer
III.
Ceramic Production Manager
IV.
Ceramics Studio Manager
V.
Ceramic Engineer
B.Ed. Junior High
School Specialism
I.
Junior High School Teacher
II.
Education Administrator
III.
Curriculum Developer
IV.
Education Policy Analyst
V.
Instructional Designer
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
BSc. Aerospace
Engineering
I.
Aerospace engineer
II.
Aviation engineer
III.
Aircraft systems engineer
IV.
Astronautical engineer
BSc. Agricultural
Engineering
I.
Agricultural engineer
II.
Irrigation engineer
III.
Environmental engineer
IV.
Farm equipment designer
BSc. Automobile
Engineering
I.
Automotive engineer
II.
Vehicle design engineer
III.
Automotive systems engineer
IV.
Manufacturing Engineer
BSc. Biomedical
Engineering
I.
Biomedical engineer
II.
Medical device engineer
III.
Rehabilitation engineer
IV.
Clinical engineer
BSc. Chemical
Engineering
I.
Chemical engineer
II.
Process Engineer
III.
Petrochemical engineer
IV.
Environmental engineer
BSc. Civil
Engineering
I.
Civil engineer
II.
Structural engineer
III.
Environmental engineer
IV.
Geotechnical engineer
BSc. Computer
Engineering
I Computer engineer
II. Network Engineer
III.
Embedded systems engineer
IV.
Software engineer
BSc.
Electrical/Electronic Engineering
I.
Electrical engineer
II.
Electronic engineer
III.
Power systems engineer
IV.
Control systems engineer
BSc. Geological
Engineering
I.
Geological engineer
II.
Mining engineer
III.
Environmental engineer
IV.
Geotechnical engineer
BSc. Geomatic
(Geodetic) Engineering:
I.
Geodetic Engineer
II.
GIS Analyst
III.
Surveyor
IV.
Cartographer
V.
Remote Sensing Specialist
BSc. Industrial
Engineering:
I.
Manufacturing Engineer
II.
Quality Control Engineer
III.
Project Manager
IV.
Process Improvement Engineer
V.
Supply Chain Manager
BSc. Marine
Engineering:
I.
Ship Engineer
II.
Naval Architect
III.
Offshore Drilling Engineer
IV.
Marine Surveyor
V.
Marine Project Manager
BSc. Materials
Engineering:
I.
Metallurgist
II.
Materials Scientist
III.
Quality Control Engineer
IV.
Materials Researcher
V.
Composite Engineer
BSc. Mechanical
Engineering:
I.
Mechanical Design Engineer
II.
Manufacturing Engineer
III.
Robotics Engineer
IV.
HVAC Engineer
V.
Product Development Engineer
BSc. Metallurgical
Engineering:
I.
Metallurgist
II.
Materials Scientist
III.
Quality Control Engineer
IV.
Foundry Engineer
V.
Failure Analysis Engineer
BSc. Petrochemical
Engineering:
I.
Petroleum Engineer
II.
Chemical Process Engineer
III.
Refinery Engineer
IV.
Petrochemical Researcher
V.
Production Engineer
Petroleum
Engineering:
I.
Petroleum Engineer
II.
Reservoir Engineer
III.
Drilling Engineer
IV.
Production Engineer
V.
Completion Engineer
VI.
Operations Engineer
Telecommunication
Engineering:
Project Manager
I.
Telecommunications Engineer
II.
Network Engineer
III.
Wireless Engineer
IV.
Systems Engineer
V.
Technical Sales Engineer
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