Diploma in Information Technology
- It is Equivalent to year 1 of MIT (Option to upgrade to MIT in one year)
- Entry Requirements
- Registration: All UCU Study Centers (program offered 70% online)
- Mode of delivery: Blended (70% online)
Overview
Our Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) provides practical training and prepares students for successful entry-level careers as computer technicians. Computer technicians provide both onsite and remote technical and customer support services. They install, configure, manage, and repair computers, software and networks.
Our comprehensive diploma curriculum is specially designed to also prepare students for entry-level industry certification exams such as CompTIA+, Cisco Certified Technician (CCT), Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) Cybersecurity, Cisco Customer Success Manager ((DTCSM)).
Admission Requirement
- A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or an equivalent qualification, AND;
- A Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least one principal pass and one subsidiary pass obtained at the same sitting in any subject or its equivalent,
OR
- A Higher Education Certificate (HEC) in any subject.
Tuition fees
The 2023 tuition fees for the Diploma in Information Technology UGX 500,000 for Ugandan applicants and UGX750,000 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 |
| 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 |
| CSC1101 | Structured Programming | C | 4 |
| TBS1201 | Understanding the New Testament | C | 3 |
| PBH2108 | Health and Wholeness | C | 3 |
Semester 3
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT3117 | IT Project Management | C | 3 |
| CSC1202 | Web and Mobile Applications Development | C | 4 |
| ACC2151 | Fundamentals of accounting | C | 3 |
| TST2206 | Understanding Ethics from a Christian Perspective | C | 3 |
Semester 4
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT1307 | IT Workshop Practice Report | C | 3 |
| ICT2108 | Advanced Computer Networking | C | 4 |
| ENT3251 | Digital Marketing and ICT Entrepreneurship | C | 3 |
| TST3108 | Understanding World Views | C | 3 |
Career Prospects
Help Desk Technicians, Technical Support Specialists, Service Desk Analysts, Data Support Technicians, Associate Network Engineers, End User Computing Technicians, Desktop Support Administrators
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.