Undergraduate Program

School of Home Economics and Social Works

Empowering Communities, Transforming Livelihoods

The School of Home Economics and Social Works at the International School of Engineering, Science and Technology (ISEST) is a vibrant center for social development, culinary arts, fashion engineering, and humanitarian leadership. This school is dedicated to training empathetic, technically skilled, and business-minded professionals who want to improve the quality of life for individuals, families, and populations across Central Africa.

Our comprehensive curriculum merges scientific and technical training, such as advanced textiles pattern drafting, food chemistry, and human nutrition, with deep psychological and sociological frameworks required for high-impact social interventions. Whether your passion lies in engineering luxury fashion lines, managing high-end culinary and hospitality establishments, or designing field programs for international humanitarian NGOs, the School of Home Economics and Social Works provides the exact tools, laboratory practices, and field placement networks required to build an impactful, highly employable career.

Dr.

Dean - School of Home Economics & Social Works

Programs

Bakery and Food Processing

Beauty

Beauty Care and Cosmetics

Esthetics

Hairdressing Profession

Fashion Design and Clothing

Learning Approach

The School of Home Economics and Social Works operates on a strictly competency-based, hands-on training model featuring:

  • Production-Grade Technical Workshops: Intensive practice in industrial fashion design studios, commercial bakery lines, and master culinary kitchens mimicking real corporate workflows.
  • Psycho social Case-Study Simulations: Immersive role-playing, crisis negotiation practices, and community diagnostic mapping for social work students.
  • Event and Exhibition Showcases: Direct student leadership in organising runway fashion shows, institutional banquets, and local community outreach campaigns.
  • Entrepreneurial and Business Integration: Specialised modules focusing on cost accounting, catering logistics, boutique management, and launching personal micro-enterprises.

Career Opportunities

Graduates from this school step into high-demand roles across public ministries, private corporations, and non-profit sectors, including:

  • Fashion Designer / Technical Apparel Pattern Draftsman
  • Creative Director / Fashion Boutique Entrepreneur
  • Head Pastry Chef / Industrial Bakery Production Manager
  • Hotel Operations Manager / Executive Food & Beverage Director
  • Catering Consultant / Event Coordinator

Why Choose the School of Home Economics & Social Works?

  • Dual Focus on Art and Science: Training blends deep technical, scientific, and behavioral mastery with elite creative execution.
  • State-of-the-Art Training Facilities: Access to specialized food laboratories, industrial baking ovens, industrial sewing machinery, and diagnostic social interview hubs.
  • High Social Impact: Curricula mapped directly to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) regarding food security, poverty alleviation, and gender equality.
  • Expert Veteran Instructors: Guided by professional fashion designers, executive pastry chefs, and seasoned humanitarian field directors.
  • Immediate Economic Autonomy: Program structures heavily emphasize self-employment, giving graduates the immediate capacity to launch independent businesses upon graduation.

At ISEST, we believe that transforming a society starts with empowering individuals and fortifying families. We provide the technical depth and professional structure to turn your compassion and creativity into a powerful lifelong career.

Join us today!