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Master of Information Systems (MIS)

The Master of Information Systems (MIS) degree programme offers a course of study leading to the Master of Information Systems (MIS) by focusing on areas such as information management, strategic management, business information systems, systems modeling and information systems technology issues. The programme is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth. The programme blends theory and practice into a learning experience that develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems.

Career Options

The objectives of the Master of Information Systems Degree Programme are:

  1. To build human resource capacity in information systems discipline;
  2. To develop all round graduates in information systems at an advanced level;
  3. To develop professionals with theoretical and practical skills in the ICT sector;
  4. To contribute towards a pool of highly qualified candidates for PhD training in Information Systems; and
  5. To provide an opportunity for training in Information Systems at Master's level.

Admission Requirements

To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Uganda Technology And Management University entry requirements for master's degrees, and in addition the candidate must be a holder of either;

  1. A Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems or Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Technology or Computer Engineering or any other Postgraduate Diploma in ICT from a recognized Institution; or
  2. At least second lower Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Computer Science or Software engineering or Information Technology or Computer Engineering from a recognized Institution; or its equivalent.
  3. At least any second lower Bachelor's degree with evidence of having taken foundation course in Information Systems from a recognized Institution.

Holders of at least second class Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems may transfer their credits and join year two semester one of the Master of Information Systems.

Programme Structure

Course Outline

The curriculum includes a set of prerequisite core courses in IS which are offered in the first semester. This provides a foundation for core competences across the entire IS field for MIS graduates.


YEAR I SEMESTER I (5 Cores)

Code

Name

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CSC  7101

Information Security

30

-

30

45

3

CIS 7102

Project & Organization Change Management

45

-

-

45

3

CIS 7100

Data Warehousing

30

30

-

45

3

CIT 7104

IT Strategic Planning & Management

45

-

-

45

3

CRM 7100

Research Methods

30

30

-

45

3

CIT 7105

XML & Web Services

30

30

-

45

3

Semester Load

18

YEAR I SEMESTER II (5 Cores)

Code

Name

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CIS 7205

Advanced Database Systems

45

30

-

60

4

CIS 7207

Systems Analysis & Design

30

30

-

45

3

CIS 7201

Modelling & Simulation

30

60

-

60

4

CIS 7206

Data Communication & Networking

30

30

-

45

3

CIT 7201

Electronic Commerce Technologies

30

30

-

45

3

Semester Load

17

YEAR II SEMESTER I (3 Cores and 1 Elective)

Code

Name

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

CIS 8100

Geographic Information Systems & Remote Sensing

30

30

-

45

3

RMS 8100

Research Methodology Seminars

30

30

-

45

3

SLE  8102

Legal & Ethical Issues

45

-

-

45

3

Choose 1 Elective

CIT 8101

Enterprise Architecture

30

30

-

45

3

HME 8100

Consultancy Skills Development

45

-

-

45

3

Semester Load

15

YEAR II SEMESTER II (1Core and 1 Elective)

Code

Name

LH

PH

TH

CH

CU

RDS 8201

Dissertation

-

150

30

75

5

Choose 1 Elective 

         

CIS 8201

Business Process Modelling & Analysis

30

30

-

45

3

CIT 8102

Multimedia & Emerging Technologies

30

30

-

45

3

Semester Load

11

TOTAL COURSE CREDIT UNITS/GRADUATION LOAD

58

Fees per semester

Fees per semester Functional Fees Application Fees
1,700,000 UGX 300,000 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
Master's Degree $950 $30

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