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Postgraduate Diploma in Computing

This programme intends to provide theoretical and hands on skills in computing to support learners’ initial careers.

Career Options

It aims at training high quality professionals in Systems Administration, Software Development, System Analysis and Design, Web Design and Management and Hardware Maintenance. Graduates of this programme will have an in depth understanding of ICT and work very well in purely ICT settings as well as apply advanced computing skills like programming, simulation and modeling in different professional disciplines.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted on the program, the candidate should have acquired a first degree in any discipline from a recognized university/institution. The candidate must be computer literate.

Duration of the Program

The program will extend over a period of one academic year. An academic year shall consist of two semesters and one recess term. A semester shall consist of 15 weeks of lectures. A recess term shall consist of 10 weeks.

Programme Options

Semester 1

Code

Name

LH

TH

PH

CH

CU

CSC 7104

Principles of Information & Communication

 

Technologies

30

60

60

4

CSC 7105

Advanced Programming Principles

30

60

60

4

CSC 7106

Computer Hardware & Hardware Troubleshooting

15

60

45

3

CSC 7103

Principles of Computer Networking

30

30

45

3

CRM 7100

Research Methods

30

30

45

3

Total Load

17

Semester 2

Code

Name

LH

TH

PH

CH

CU

CIT 7200

Systems Administration

15

90

60

4

CIS 7205

Advanced Database Systems

45

30

60

4

CIS 7207

Systems Analysis &Design

15

60

45

3

CIS 7201

Modeling & Simulation

15

90

60

4

CSC 7200

Mobile Applications Development

30

30

45

3

Total Load

18

 

Recess Term

 

Code

Name

LH

TH

PH

CH

CU

PDP 7201

Project

150

75

5

HPM 7100 7100

Project Management Theory & Practice

30

  -

30

45

3

Total Load

8

                GRADUATION LOAD = 43 CREDIT UNITS

Fees per semester

Fees per semester Functional Fees Application Fees
1,500,000 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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Bugolobi Campus

Plot 2 Erisa Rd, Kiswa Bugolobi Kampala;
P.O Box 73307 Kampala Uganda
+256-702-646-093, +256-750-599-736, +256-780-249-942
info@utamu.ac.ug

Kungu Campus

Plot 8374 Block 82 Kyadondo, Kungu, Gombe, Nansana, Wakiso;
P.O Box 73307 Kampala Uganda
+256-702-646-093, +256-750-599-736, +256-780-249-942
info@utamu.ac.ug