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Bachelor of Science in Mobile Computing & Communications

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 and for which our students are thoroughly trained on our “Mobile Computing and Communications” degree programme.

In-depth technical knowledge in one or more specialist areas equips our students with the pro-active qualities that underpin leadership/ management positions, and can lead to highflying careers. 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;

  1. Mobile Applications Developer;
  2. Telecommunication Engineer;
  3. Information Security;
  4. Products Designer.

Career Options

Objectives of the Program

This is a state-of-the-art programme involving advanced networking, mobile technologies and trends, software development technologies and architectures for building modern distributed computer systems and networks that involve mobile devices. The objectives of the programme include:

  1. To provide graduates with the deep knowledge, skills and understanding required to allow them to contribute to the planning, design and management of modern enterprise computer systems that make use of mobile devices and wireless communications technologies.
  2. To provide to students the necessary understanding of current technologies and architectures that provides the network and communications infrastructure for mobile enabled enterprise computer systems.
  3. To develop student’s skills in the design of modern distributed software systems (using appropriate technologies, architectures and techniques) and in the advanced network technologies supporting the upper layers, together with their planning, management and security.

Program Learning Outcomes

On this programme students will:

  1. Gain skills and knowledge leading to a flexible career path as mobile computing and communications professional;
  2. 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;
  3. Understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements;
  4. Competently evaluate and select software tools and APIs for mobile applications and hence be aware of their scope and limitations;
  5. Develop applications for mobile devices;
  6. Understand drivers for mobile technologies adaption;
  7. 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:
  • At least two principal passes at the same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
  • At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
  • At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent
Diploma Holders Scheme
  • At least 2nd class (Lower division) Diploma in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Information Technology, Information Systems or related field from any recognized
  • At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
  • At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
  • At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent

Diploma - CCNA

  1. CCNA from a recognized institution.
  2. At least one principal and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
  3. At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
  4. At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent
Mature age scheme
  1. Mature age Certificate
  2. **At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE
  3. **At least a Credit in Mathematics in UCE.
Mode Dual Mode (Online and Local Support)
Fee Type - Per Semester Uganda Shillings 1,200,000

Programme Structure

Course Codes

Course name 

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PH

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Year 1 semester 1 (5 cores)

 

 

 

 

 

CSC  1100

Structured Programming

45

30

-

60

4

CSC 1101

Computer Applications & Systems

30

30

-

45

3

BBA 1106

Communication

30

30

-

45

3

CNW 1100

Introduction to Mobile Computing

30

-

30

45

3

MMT 1104

Mathematics for Computing

30

-

30

45

3

Semester load

 

 

 

 

16

Year 1 semester 2 (5 cores)

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CSC 1201

Object Oriented Programming

30

30

30

60

4

CSE 1202

Software Engineering

45

30

-

60

4

CSE 1200

Systems Requirements Engineering

30

30

-

45

3

CNW 1202

Wireless Communication Technologies

30

30

30

60

4

CNW 1203

Mobile Technologies

30

30

-

45

3

Semester load

 

 

 

 

19

Year 1 recess term

 

 

 

 

 

COE 1300

Community Engagement I

-

150

-

75

5

Recess term load

 

 

 

 

5

Year 2 semester 1(6 cores)

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CSE 2101

Software Architecture & Patterns

30

-

30

45

3

CNW 2100

Computer Networks & Data Communications

45

15

15

60

4

CSC 2103

Artificial Intelligence

30

-

30

45

3

BBA 2108

Entrepreneurship Theory & Principles

30

-

30

45

3

CNW 3100

Distributed Real-Time Systems

30

-

30

45

3

CIS 2101

Database Management Systems

45

15

15

60

4

Semester load

 

 

 

 

20

Year 2 semester 2 (6 cores)

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CNW 2201

Mobile Applications Programming

30

30

-

45

3

CNW 2203

Cloud Computing

30

-

30

45

3

CIS 2201

Human Computer Interaction 

30

30

-

45

3

CNW 2202

Security in Mobile Systems

45

30

-

60

4

CRM 2201

Research Methods

30

30

-

45

3

CIS 2206

Mobile Business & Marketing

30

30

30

60

4

Semester load

 

 

 

 

20

Year 2 recess term

 

 

 

 

 

COE 2300

Community Engagement II

-

150

-

75

5

Recess term load

 

 

 

 

5

Year 3 semester 1 (5 cores)

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CIT 3101

Innovations Management

30

-

30

45

3

CIT 3102

IT Project Management

45

30

-

60

4

CNW 4104

Advanced Mobile Applications Programming

30

30

30

60

4

CNW 3101

Selected Topics in Networking

45

-

30

45

3

CIS 3102

Multimedia Systems

30

30

-

45

3

Semester load

 

 

 

 

17

Year 3 semester 2 (5 cores)

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CSC 3201

Interactive Technologies

45

30

-

60

4

CSC 3203

Embedded Systems Programming

30

30

30

60

4

RPR 3201

Project

-

120

-

60

4

CSC 3202

Games Development

30

30

30

60

4

BBA 3212

Professional Ethics

30

-

30

45

3

Semester load

 

 

 

 

19

Year 3 recess Term

 

 

 

 

COE 3300

Community Engagement III

-

150

-

75

5

Recess term load

 

 

 

 

5

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

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