The Diploma in Computer Science aims at producing high quality graduates that will be used to manage, maintain, trouble shoot, upgrade and tune computer systems. They are also to have managerial and communication skills as well as have knowledge on operation of organisations.
Career Options
The objectives of the program are to produce graduates with;
- Technical skills to set up and manage networked infrastructures
- Skills to manage Software Systems as well as other computational resources in organisations
- Skills to maintain and troubleshoot hardware and software
- Skills to develop and maintain organization websites
- Prospective Careers
Graduates of the program can be employed as;
- Systems Administrators
- Network Administrators
- Applications Developers
- Web administrators/developers
The graduates can also exploit their entrepreneurial skills to develop ICT solutions
(Hardware/software) that can be used in the day today running of the organisations.
Learning outcomes;
By the end of the program, the students shall be able to:
- Develop and manage websites and web content
- Maintain and repair common computer hardware and peripherals
- Set up and administer computer networks
- Develop basic software applications
Admission Requirements
Direct Entry
- At least one principal pass and two subsidiary passes in UACE or its equivalent
- At least 5 passes in UCE or its equivalent
Certificate Entry
- At least a Credit Certificate from a recognized institution (Equivalent to UACE)
- At least 3 passes in UCE or its equivalent
Program Duration
The program will extend over a period of two 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.
Program Options
| Code | Course Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| Year 1 semester 1 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| BBA 1104 | Principles and Practices of Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BBA 1106 | Communication Skills | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| CIT 1100 | Internet Technologies & Website Design | 30 | 60 | - | 60 | 4 |
| CSC 1101 | Computer Applications & Systems | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| MMT 1104 | Mathematics for Computing | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 16 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| CIS 1200 | ICT in Organizations | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| CIS 1201 | Management Information Systems | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| CSC 1202 | Computer Architecture | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| CSC 1207 | Principles of Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CSC 1206 | Hardware Maintenance & Repair | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CNW 1201 | Networking & Cabling I | 15 | 60 | – | 45 | 3 |
| Semester Load | 16 | |||||
| Year 1 Recess Term | ||||||
| COE 100 | Community Engagement I | - | 450 | - | 90 | 5 |
| Recess Term Load | 5 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 1 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| BBA 2108 | Entrepreneurship Theory & Principles | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| CIS 2101 | Databases Management Systems | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CSC 1201 | Object Oriented Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CSE 2102 | Software Development Principles | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CSE 2103 | Survey of Operating Systems | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| Semester Load | 16 | |||||
| Year 2 Semester 2 (5 Cores) | ||||||
| BBA 1204 | Principles of Marketing | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| CSC 2200 | Event Driven Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CIT 3200 | System Administration | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CNW 2200 | Networking & Cabling II | 15 | 60 | -- | 45 | 3 |
| CRM 2201 | Research Methods | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Year 2 Recess Term | ||||||
| DPR 2201 | Diploma Project | – | 120 | – | 60 | 4 |
Fees per semester
Local Students (East African Community)
| Fees per semester (UGX) | Functional Fees (UGX) | Application Fees (UGX) |
|---|---|---|
| 700,000 | 250,000 | 50,000 |
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