Computing Technology is continually evolving and one major trend in this evolution is towards Mobile Computing. The convergence of communication and computing technologies has resulted in powerful and sophisticated mobile services. The Bachelor of Science in Mobile Computing and Communications programme offered by UTAMU is purposed to equip the students with both traditional and cutting edge skills in Mobile Computing and Communications, so that they can be able to be innovative and develop mobile applications and understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements. The graduates of this program are taught to become innovators as well as entrepreneurs.
Mobile computing and communications have become the touchstone activity driving the most important and dynamic economic sectors worldwide over the last few years. It is a global business that thrives on innovation. This program therefore seeks to develop high quality human resources that will be able to develop and manage software products necessary in the computerized economy.
Career Options
There is hardly an area in which Mobile Computing and communication graduates won’t be able to thrive – be it conceptualization of communications systems, development of mobile phone applications and interactive technologies, the design of a smart home environment or implementation of new mobile services.
Graduates will be working in a highly dynamic field with excellent career prospects. Among potential employers keen to hire our graduates are not only mobile communication firms but also multinational Corporations, small and middle-sized enterprises and many highly innovative start-up ventures in the IT sector.
The prospective careers for mobile computing graduates include;
- Mobile Applications Developer;
- Telecommunication Engineer;
- Information Security;
- Products Designer.
Programme objectives
On this programme students will:
- Gain skills and knowledge leading to a flexible career path as mobile computing and communications professional;
- Gain sound knowledge and understanding of a wide range of current trends in the field with a wide variety of skills ranging from the mobile devices to networking structures;
- Understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements;
- Competently evaluate and select software tools and APIs for mobile applications and hence be aware of their scope and limitations;
- Develop applications for mobile devices;
- Understand drivers for mobile technologies adaption;
- Gain sound knowledge and understanding of a wide range of current trends in the field with a wide variety of skills ranging from the mobile devices to networking structures.
Admission Requirements
| Programme Name | Bachelor of Science in Mobile Computing and Communications |
| Programme Duration | 3 Years |
| Admission Criteria | Direct Entry Scheme Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following:
For admission under mature age, a candidate must have sat and passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognized centre. To sit for university mature age, the candidate must have age of at least 25 years |
| Mode | Dual Mode (Online and Local Support) |
| Fee Type - Per Semester | Uganda Shillings 1,200,000 |
Programme Structure
| Course Codes | Course Name | LH | P/FH | TH | CH | CU |
| Year 1 Semester 1 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| CS 100 | Structured Programming | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
| CS 101 | Computer Applications & Systems | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| BA 104 | Business Communication | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| NW 100 | Introduction to Mobile Computing | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
| MT 101 | Discrete Mathematics | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 16 | |||||
| Year 1 semester 2 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| CS 200 | Object Oriented Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| SE 200 | Software Engineering | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
| NW 200 | Computer Networks & Data Communications | 45 | 15 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
| NW 202 | Wireless Communication Technologies | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| NW 300 | Mobile Technologies | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 19 | |||||
| Year 1 Recess Term | ||||||
| TM 100 | Community Engagement I | - | 300 | - | 75 | 5 |
| Recess Term Load | 5 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1(6 Cores) | ||||||
| SE 202 | Software Architectures & Patterns | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| SE 203 | Requirements Engineering | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| NW 201 | Mobile Applications Programming | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| NW 203 | Cloud Computing | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| NW 204 | Distributed Real-Time Systems | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| IS 300 | Database Management Systems | 45 | 15 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
| Semester Load | 19 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| CS 203 | Artificial Intelligence | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BA 108 | Entrepreneurship Theory & Principles | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| IS 202 | Human Computer Interaction | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| NW 302 | Security in Mobile Systems | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
| TM 201 | Research Methods | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| (1 Elective) | ||||||
| IT 101 | E-Commerce | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| NW 205 | Introduction to Signal Processing | 30 | 30 | 45 | 3 | |
| Semester Load | 20 | |||||
| Year 2 Recess Term | ||||||
| TM 200 | Community Engagement II | - | 300 | - | 75 | 5 |
| Recess Term Load | 5 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 1 (3 Cores) | ||||||
| IT 205 | Innovations Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| IT 301 | IT Project Management | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
| NW 303 | Advanced Mobile Applications Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| (2 Electives) | ||||||
| CS 303 | Image Processing | 30 | 15 | 15 | 45 | 3 |
| NW 304 | Selected Topics in Networking | 45 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| IS 311 | Multimedia Systems | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 17 | |||||
| Year 3 Semester 2 (4 Cores) | ||||||
| CS 209 | Interactive Technologies | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
| CS 302 | Embedded Systems Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| SE 301 | Performance Engineering of Software Systems | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
|
TM 301 |
Project |
- | 120 | - | 60 | 4 |
| (1 Elective) | ||||||
| BA 218 | Mobile Business & Marketing | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CS 301 | Games Development | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| BA 323 | Professional Ethics | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 18/19 | |||||
| Year 3 Recess Term | ||||||
| TM 300 | Community Engagement III | - | 300 | - | 75 | 5 |
| RecessTermLoad | 5 | |||||
The minimum graduation Load for the program is 124 Credit Units
Fees per semester
| Fees per semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200,000 UGX | 250,000 UGX | 50,000 UGX |
International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.
| Category of Programme | Fees per academic session (USD) | Application / Admission Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $700 | $30 |
| Undergraduate Diploma | $500 | $30 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | $250 | $30 |