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
- Register for entrance and placement examination and pick up an Application package
- 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
Year 1
First Semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 17 |
ENGL 101 | Freshman English I | 3 |
MATH 107 | Pre-Calculus | 4 |
FREN 101 | French Grammar I | 3 |
INFO 101 | Computer Introduction | 3 |
FOA 100 | Freshman Orientation | 1 |
Phys 101 | Applied Physics | 3 |
Second Semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 19 |
ENGL 102 | Freshman English II | 3 |
MATH 109 | Calculus l | 4 |
FREN 102 | French Grammar I | 3 |
TENG 102 | Electronics I | 3 |
BEN 201 | Ethics/Morals & Customer relation | 3 |
TENG 101 | Instruments and Measurements | 3 |
Year 2
First Semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 20 |
ENGL 201 | Sophomore English I | 3 |
MATH 110 | Calculus lI | 4 |
TENG 107 | Computer Aided Design | 3 |
TENG 103 | Electronics II | 3 |
TENG 200 | Circuit | 3 |
INFO 201 | Computer Concept Hardware | 4 |
Second Semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 19 |
ENGL 202 | Sophomore English II | 3 |
NET 207 | Introduction to Networking | 3 |
MAT 202 | Differential Equation and Reliability | 4 |
ENGR 286 | Introduction to Database | 3 |
TENG 203 | Field Theory | 3 |
TENG 201 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
Year 3
First Semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 18 |
TENG 317 | Computer Architecture | 3 |
TENG 204 | Introduction to Microprocessor | 3 |
TENG 310 | Satellite & Mobile Communication | 3 |
INFO 307 | Communication Systems | 3 |
TENG 316 | Radio and Television | 3 |
RSR 300 | Research Method | 3 |
Second Semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 20 |
MAT 304 | Probability and Stat for Engineers | 4 |
INFO 309 | Java Programming | 4 |
TENG 307 | Wireless Communication | 3 |
TENG 309 | Introduction to Data Communication | 3 |
TENG 325 | Power Electronics | 3 |
TENG 311 | Control Engineering | 3 |
Year 4
First semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 20 |
TENG 426 | Optoelectronics | 3 |
MAT 401 | Advanced Diff Equation | 4 |
TENG 436 | Uwave Eng & Ant & Propagation | 3 |
INFO 411 | Computer Networks (MCITP) | 4 |
TENG 438 | Optical Communication Net | 3 |
INFO 483 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
TENG 427 | Optical Communication Lab | 0 |
Second semester
Course No. | Course Title | Credit Hours |
Total credits | 19 |
TENG 410 | Engineering Project | 4 |
MGMT 311 | Principles of Management | 3 |
TENG 411 | Engineering Management | 3 |
TENG 415 | Switching Engineering in Comm | 3 |
TENG 417 | Industry Experience | 0 |
MIS 478 | Management Information System | 3 |
TENG 439 | Engineering Project Management | 3 |