Foundation College of Technology is a privately owned
polytechnic
A polytechnic is an educational institution that primarily focuses on vocational education, applied sciences, and career pathways. They are sometimes referred to as ''institutes of technology'', ''vocational institutes'', or ''universities of app ...
located at Ikot Idem Offikono Road, Ikot Ekpene
Akwa Ibom State
Akwa Ibom is a States of Nigeria, state in the South South, South-South geopolitical zone of Nigeria. It borders Cross River State to the east, Rivers State and Abia State to the west and north-west, and the Atlantic Ocean to the south. The state ...
, in southeastern
Nigeria
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Background
The institution was founded in 2013. It was granted the accreditation of all its programmes in 2014 by the
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) with the
Joint Admissions Matriculation Board (JAMB) listing it as one of the institutions for prospective candidates to choose for admission. The programmes of the institution are targeted towards producing graduates that can serve in the lower and middle cadre of hi-tech workplaces or lead in start-ups in the field of technology.
Courses
The institution offers various courses under the following departments;
* Computer Software Engineering Technology
* Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology
* Management Technology
* Networking and System Security
* Petroleum Engineering Technology
See also
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List of Polytechnics in Nigeria
This article provides a list of polytechnics in Nigeria, as well as agricultural colleges and other tertiary educational institutes that provide practical training.
It does not include universities or teachers' training institutions.
The polytec ...
References
External links
* http://foundationpoly.com.ng/
Education in Akwa Ibom State
Polytechnics in Nigeria
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