Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Entry Requirements
- 2 Principal passes at A level, [In any of the subjects taken]
Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree is a unique three-year programme, designed to prepare students for a professional career in; Applied computing; E-services & informatics; Networks; Security; Software development & Engineering; Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning; Research. This produces a BSIT graduate with knowledge needed in ICT related fields, research and is able to undertake advanced studies in computing and related fields.
The programme exposes students to a solid foundation in: software and hardware maintenance; database and data management; programming and software engineering; networks and security; E-service and informatics.
Admission Requirement
- A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or an equivalent qualification, AND;
- A Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two principal passes obtained at the same sitting in any subject.
- A Higher Education Certificate of at least second class (Upper Division) with either.
- The applicant should hold a diploma of atleast second class-lower division in any field related to Science, Technology Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
- The Department of Computing and Technology reserves the right to determine course equivalence between the applicant’s Diploma program and the UCU BSIT curriculum. The department may waive the equivalent courses passed by the applicant and determine the level the applicant can join the BSIT program.
- Candidates for the Mature Age/Special Entry scheme must be Ugandan nationals of at least 22 years and have had formal education.
- Those who are successful in both the written and the oral examination are then considered for admission.
- In the case of international applicants, their academic documents have to be assessed by UNEB to evaluate their qualifications and rating against the Ugandan system. This will then be checked against the other entry requirements before being considered for admission.
In the event that an applicant is seeking to transfer accumulated credits from a program in a Ugandan university or any international partner university with which a bilateral partnership agreement exists, the departmental of Computing and Technology shall assess their qualifications (credits) against the UCU system to ascertain their possible level of entry before consideration for admission. Applicants for credit transfer from other Universities into the BSIT program shall fulfill the following conditions:
- Shall fulfill all the requirements for direct entry to the BSIT program, and;
- The originating University MUST be recognized by the Ugandan National Council of Higher Education (NCHE).
- The Department of Computing and Technology reserves the right to determine course equivalence between the applicant’s program of origin and the UCU BSIT curriculum. The department may waive the equivalent courses passed by the applicant and determine the level the applicant can join the BSIT program.
Tuition fees
The 2023 tuition fees for the BSc in Information Technology are UGX 2,345,000 for Ugandan applicants and UGX 3,517,000 for international applicants. Note: The stated fees are provisional to help you plan accordingly. The actual fees for the application year will be stated in your admission letter.
Course Curriculum
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT1102 | Essential Hardware and Software concepts | C | 4 |
| ICT1103 | Fundamentals of Computing | C | 4 |
| ICT1104 | Information Systems | C | 3 |
| CSC1101 | Structured Programming | C | 4 |
| LNG1101 | Writing and Study Skills | C | 3 |
| TBS1103 | Understanding the Old Testament | C | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT1206 | Local Area Computer Networking | C | 3 |
| ICT1205 | Database Design and Applications | C | 4 |
| CSC1202 | Web and Mobile Applications Development | C | 4 |
| MTH1203 | Probability and Statistics | C | 3 |
| TBS1201 | Understanding the New Testament | C | 3 |
| PBH2108 | Health and Wholeness | C | 3 |
RECESS Semester 1
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT1307 | Workshop Practice | C | 3 |
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT2108 | Advanced Computer Networking | C | 4 |
| CSC2105 | Object Oriented Programming | C | 4 |
| CSC2209 | Database Programming | C | 4 |
| SYE2102 | Systems Analysis and Design | C | 3 |
| TST2206 | Understanding Ethics from a Christian Perspective | C | 3 |
| MTH2105 | Computational Mathematics | E | 3 |
| ACC2151 | Fundamentals of accounting | E | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT2212 | Server Systems Administration | C | 4 |
| CSC2212 | Computer Organisation and Architecture | C | 3 |
| CSC2214 | Computational Research Methods | C | 3 |
| ENT3251 | Digital Marketing and ICT Entrepreneurship | C | 3 |
| ICT2210 | Management Information Systems | E | 3 |
| ICT2209 | Multimedia Technologies and Applications | E | 3 |
| FIN2251 | Financial Management | E | 3 |
RECESS Semester 2
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT2307 | Internship | C | 3 |
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT3116 | Systems and Services Automation | C | 3 |
| ICT3117 | IT Project Management | C | 3 |
| ICT3122 | IT Research Project I | C | 3 |
| CSC3117 | Information and Cyber Security | C | 3 |
| DSC3114 | Scientific writing, reporting and publishing | C | 3 |
| DSC3109 | Data Informatics | E | 3 |
| MGT3151 | E-business, E-Commerce and E-Governance | E | 3 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT3222 | IT Research Project II | C | 3 |
| TST3108 | Understanding World Views | C | 3 |
| CSC3220 | Advanced Internet Programming | E | 4 |
| CSC2208 | Artificial Intelligence | E | 4 |
| DSC3111 | Business Intelligence and Data mining | E | 4 |
| ICT3115 | Cloud Computing | E | 3 |
| ICT3220 | Advanced Network Security | E | 4 |
| CSC3222 | Distributed and Parallel Processing | E | 4 |
| PJT3251 | Resource Planning in ICT | E | 3 |
| ECO3251 | Business Economics and ICT | E | 3 |
| MGT3252 | Managing Innovation in ICT | E | 3 |
| ICT3226 | Agricultural informatics | E | 3 |
| ICT3227 | Health Informatics | E | 3 |
| ICT3228 | Management Informatics | E | 3 |
| ICT3229 | Oil and Gas Informatics | E | 3 |
Career Prospects
IT professionals may pursue careers such as Systems Administrators, Network Administrators, Database Administrators, Information Security Specialists, and Health Informatics.
How to Apply?
You can apply either online (recommended) or download and fill out application forms and submit them physically at any of our campuses in Kampala, Mukono, Kabale, Mbale or Arua.