Career Options
Graduates of this program can also be very useful as:
- Software Developers
- System Administrators
- Database Administrators
- Multimedia Developers (games, images, audio)
- Digital Security Officers
- Software Evaluators
They can work in any organization, including private, public and protected organizations. The graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program are also given strong theoretical knowledge that will enable them to work as researchers and innovators of future technologies.
Objectives of the Program
The objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program are to produce graduates who can:
Design, develop and evaluate software and computer-based systems.
- Explain and demonstrate expertise in the common computing topics, with a special emphasis on image processing, security and mobile
- Innovate and compete favorably in the private and public
- Keep abreast of the current developments in the discipline through personal learning and teaching mechanisms
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate of Bachelor of Science in Computer Science should be able to:
- Design, develop and evaluate software and computer-based
- Be conversant with skills in the common computing topics, with a special emphasis on image processing, security and mobile
- Communicate effectively and compete favorably in the private and public
- Keep abreast of the current developments in the discipline through personal learning and teaching mec
Admission Requirements
Students will be admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science degree program through three avenues: Direct Entry, Mature Entry and Diploma Entry Schemes.
| Programme Name | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
|---|
| Programme Duration | 3 Years |
| Admission Criteria | Direct Entry - At least two principal 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 Entry - At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent
- At least 2nd Class (Lower division) diploma in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Engineering, Statistics or related field from any recognized institution
- At least one principal pass and two subsidiaries passes at the same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
- At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
CCNA - At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) from a recognized institution
- At least one principal and two subsidiary passes at same sitting in UACE or its equivalent
- At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE or its equivalent
Mature age - Mature age Certificate
- **At least one subsidiary pass in Mathematics in UACE
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| Mode | Dual Mode (online and Local Support) |
| Fee Per Semester | Uganda Shillings 1,200,000 |
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.
Fees per semester
Local Students (East African Community)
| Fees per semester (UGX) | Functional Fees (UGX) | Application Fees (UGX) |
|---|
| 1,200,000 | 250,000 | 50,000 |
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.
| 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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