Master of Science in Information Technology
- Entry Requirements
- Bachelors degree
- Registration: All UCU Study Centers (program offered 70% online)
- Mode of delivery: Blended (70% online)
Overview
Admission Requirement
The admission criteria to the Master of Science in Computer Science shall consist of the following;
- A Bachelor’s degree (second class and above) in any STEM field or Information Systems/Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering or Business Computing from a recognized University/ Institution; or
- Any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in computing sciences, engineering, physical sciences, or any other courses relevant to the success of the applicant on the programme.
To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Uganda Christian University entry requirements for a Postgraduate Diploma, and in addition, the candidate must be a holder of either;
Bachelor‘s Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Systems, Computer/Software Engineering or any other computing-related area or other STEM-related Degree from a recognized Higher Institution of Learning.
- Any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses relevant for the success of the applicant on the program.
Tuition fees
The 2023 tuition fees for the Master of 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.
MSc Data Science and Analytics (Plans and Configurations)
The MSc Data Science & Analytics program is offered in two configurations (here referred to as plans):
A) Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics by Research (Plan A)
This program configuration consists of an extended, self-guided computer science research project leading to a thesis. Plan A emphasizes the student’s own independent research study and contribution to the Computer Science body of knowledge over taught instruction. A candidate pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics by Research may not receive any structured instruction apart from the crosscutting courses and selected discipline-related courses that are tailor-made to the candidates’ research work. Most of the time is devoted to research resulting in a dissertation.
Publication requirement for plan A students
Through the research modules, Plan A students may be required to make a contribution to the Computer Science body of knowledge. This contribution may be measured by either a journal paper accepted for publication in a reputable journal in a relevant Computer Science discipline or two conference publications in a related Computer Science discipline.
B) Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics (by Coursework or Plan B)
This program configuration will consist of at least 75% taught modules and a short project undertaken as a self-guided project or an internship in the field of Data Science and Analytics with a short project report as a final output. The Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics by Coursework and Project Report configuration shall consist of taught courses and a project report. This Data Science and Analytics program configuration offers advanced taught courses constituting at least 75% of the entire workload. At the end of the taught part, the candidate is required to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in a project/industrial training/field attachment.
Course Curriculum
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSM8101 | Research Methods and Publications | C | 4 |
| ICT8102 | Enterprise Architecture | C | 4 |
| ICT8101 | Advanced Data Communication and Networks | C | 4 |
| ICT8104 | ICT Management and Planning | C | 4 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT8207 | MIT Seminars and Practicum | C | 4 |
| DSC8204 | Data Analysis and Process Mining | C | 4 |
| ICT8206 | Health Informatics | E | 4 |
| CSC8206 | Web Programming Technologies & Management | E | 4 |
| ICT8203 | ICT for Development | C | 4 |
| ICT8208 | Mobile and Wireless Networks | E | 4 |
| ICT8205 | Cloud Computing | E | 4 |
| SYE8203 | Modelling and Simulation | E | 4 |
| Audited Course | |||
| ICT8217 | Computer Applications in Research | A | – |
| CSC8101 | Object Oriented Programming | A | – |
Semester 1
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT8311 | IT Project Management | C | 4 |
| CSC8311 | Advanced Information Security and Audit | C | 4 |
| TST8131 | Advanced Christian Ethics | C | 4 |
| ICT8312 | Management of Information Systems | E | 4 |
| ICT8310 | Advanced Database Management Systems | E | 4 |
| ICT8314 | Next Generation Communication Networks | E | 4 |
| ICT8313 | Network Design, Analysis and Management | E | 4 |
Semester 2
| Code | Course Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT8416 | IT Project Report | C | 12 |
| ICT8419 | Scholarly Writing and Publication Skills | C | 5 |
| Audited Course | |||
| DSC8202 | Data Analysis and Visualisation | A | – |
Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)
The PGD in Information Technology is a one-year program (First-year milestone), embedded within Master of Information Technology program.
PGDIT Course Curriculum
Semester 1
| Code | Module Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| RSM8101 | Research Methods and Publications | C | 4 |
| ICT8102 | Enterprise Architecture | C | 4 |
| ICT8101 | Advanced Data Communication and Networks | C | 4 |
| ICT8104 | ICT Management and Planning | C | 4 |
Semester 2
| Code | Module Name | Type | CU |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICT8207 | MIT Seminars and Practicum | C | 4 |
| DSC8204 | Data Analysis and Process Mining | C | 4 |
| Electives | |||
| ICT8206 | Health Informatics | E | 4 |
| CSC8206 | Web Programming Technologies & Management | E | 4 |
| ICT8203 | ICT for Development | C | 4 |
| ICT8208 | Mobile and Wireless Networks | E | 4 |
| ICT8205 | Cloud Computing | E | 4 |
| SYE8203 | Modelling and Simulation | E | 4 |
| Audited Course | |||
| ICT8217 | Computer Applications in Research | A | – |
| CSC8101 | Object Oriented Programming | A | – |
| ADDITIONAL POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA Graduation Requirements | |||
| ICT8315 | IT PGD Project Report | C | 9 |
| TST8131 | Advanced Christian Ethics | C | 4 |
Upgrading from Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology to MSc Information Technology Within two years of completion, a PGD Information Technology holder may apply to upgrade to Master of Information Technology by accumulating twenty-nine (29) additional credits as guided by the Department of Computing and Technology.
The student may apply for an exemption from the relevant courses already passed during the PGDIT study.
Career Prospects
N/A
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.