Bachelor of Information Science

Career Prospects

An information scientist is an individual, usually with a relevant subject degree or high level of subject knowledge, processing, managing and providing focused information and or knowledge to leadership (top and middle managers), technical staff and the public where necessary in both private and public sectors, a role quite distinct from and complementary to that of a librarian. The title also applies to an individual carrying out research in information science.

The Bachelor of information Science is suited for students that want to be:

• Be part of the international information society.
• Buy and sell information.
• Design and evaluate information systems.
• Manage information products and services – also in cyberspace.

It offers the following career opportunities;

• Information Manager (manages information and knowledge resources)
• Information Specialist (organizes, retrieves and adds value to information)
• Information Consultant (consults on information products, services and systems)
• Information Broker (acts as an 'infopreneur' and buys and sells information products and services)
• System Specialist (develops and analyses information systems)
• Knowledge Manager (processes and disseminates knowledge)
• Information Architect
• Librarian/Information Analysts
• User Experience (UX) Researcher
• Database Administrator
• Web Archivists
• Knowledge Manager
• Information Security Analysts
• Business Intelligence Analysts
• Data Scientists

Programme Objectives

The programme has the following objectives;

• Introduce students to current thought and practice in information sciences work.
• Provide basic professional education and training in a broad range of information sciences so as to develop persons who are capable of operating in a variety of working contexts.
• Acquaint students with the principles of management of information systems and services.
• Equip students with necessary knowledge and skills to respond intelligently to problems of information collection, processing, storage, retrieval and dissemination.
• Improve the professional standards and status of the disciplines in the information sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the BSIS curriculum, students should be able to:

• Use modeling to formalize understanding of complex systems in order to study and improve how data is created, managed, and used.
• Understand how individual and organizational context, user behavior and experience, and information technologies support and influence information use.
• Understand the ethical dimensions, nuances, and importance of information, including how information is constructed, interpreted, shared, managed, and assessed.
• Explain, discuss, analyze, and report on complex systems, organizational behavior, and the importance of information in professional contexts.
• Able to apply analytical, problem-solving and computer skills to the analysis and design of information systems.
• Able to apply the perspective of the user and organizational aspects to information science and technology.
• Skilled in the management of information and understand how technology and information converge to serve the interests of individuals and society.
• Effective in a variety of roles in the IT field such as team members and leaders.
• Be proficient in written and oral communication.
• Able to apply professional ethical standards in their work and to understand their importance.
• Ready for life-long learning to maintain their technological currency.

Admission Requirements

Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Information Science degree program through three avenues: Direct Entry, Mature Entry and Diploma Entry Schemes.

Direct Entry Scheme

• Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry scheme require at least two principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent.
• At least 5 passes in Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent.

Mature Age Scheme

For admission under mature age, a candidate must at least:-

• Be 25 years old at the time of application.
• Have passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognised institution.

Diploma Holders' Scheme

• Applicants should possess at least a second class (lower division) Diploma in Information Science, Library Science, Records Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Information Technology or a related field from any recognized Institution.
• At least one principal and two subsidiaries pass at the same sitting in UACE or its equivalent.

Program Duration

The program will extend over a period of three academic years. 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.

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Fees per semester

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International Students

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.

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