The College Program

The National Commission on Higher Education has accredited Starz as a tertiary level institution and licensed to offer Undergraduate programs in Liberia. The College currently offers four unique major study areas, namely; a Bachelor of Information Technology with an emphasis in Networks & System Administration, Bachelor of Engineering with an emphasis in Telecommunications, a Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Management Information Systems, and a Bachelor of Communication with an emphasis in Broadcast & Media Studies, respectively. These disciplines comprise of a full Eight academic semesters programs.

Eligibility Criteria for Bachelor of Engineering – Telecommunications (BEng)

• Candidate must be at least a high school graduate or above
• Candidate must hold a valid WAEC certificate or result
• Candidate must have interest in IT
• College will authenticate the accuracy of the data provided
• Candidate must register and successfully complete Starz Entrance and Placement examination
• Candidate must be enrolled or has graduated from an institute of higher learning to obtain a direct transfer into the program. (No Entrance and Placement Exam needed for transfer category)

Application procedure for freshman students

1. Register for entrance and placement examination and pick up an Application package
2. Fill application form and submit with the following requirements:

• One passport size picture
• Package application in manila and hanging folders and submit before exam date
• After exam’s result is released, candidates are required to submit the following documents: High School Diploma, Transcript, WAEC certificate, two letters of recommendation, Auto-biography (hand written), and Health Certificate from a hospital

Transfer Procedure & Requirements for current university students and graduates

Please submit the following items and documents to be considered for enrollment:

• Provide original transcript from current university or university attended
• One passport size picture
• Submit all documents in a long manila and hanging folders
• Two letters of recommendation. One from the high school, college or vocational training institution you last attended and the other from a guardian or relation.
• Short essay: Maximum words count: 350-500 words auto-biography
• Return application portfolio to: Admissions Office, Starz Campus, Airfield Sinkor, (Opposite Shark’s Business Center), P.O.Box 1040, Monrovia, Liberia

Financial Information and Semester Timeline

Please refer to the Admissions Office for financial information on the following:

• Entrance Registration
• Transfer fees
• Credit hours charge
• ID Card
• ICT Resources Fee
• Telecommunication program material fee
• Catalogue
• Registration fee per semester
• e-Library
• T-Shirt

How to Earn a Degree (Degree Type: Bachelor of Engineering, concentration in Telecommunications)

• Complete 152 credits in total to earn a Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering (BEng)
• Complete 76 credits in total to earn an Associate’s degree in Telecommunications Engineering (AEng)
• Complete one International Certification Exam before graduation

Additional benefits

• Earn certifications such as, A+, N+ & MCSE during study
• Enjoy advisory and free training with our Career Development Center
• Register for all Certification Exams with Prometric Testing Center at Starz
• Enjoy free on-campus health clinic for students
• Enjoy free on-campus e-Library for student research purposes
• Work with GSM companies as intern before graduation

 

Course study guide for Telecommunications Engineering program