Introduction

The Diploma in Computer Science (DCS) was designed with emphasis on having the student acquire the business, media, computing and communication skills necessary for employment and career opportunities in today’s ICT industries and business organizations. This Diploma Programme will enable students develop practical IT skills in integrating financial, organizational, marketing and production/service function with an overall business strategy.

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Programme Rationale

The necessity for today’s work force to be computer literate cannot be therefore over-emphasized.  Computers and information technology nowadays directly dictate the way man thinks, plans, communicates, works, and spends leisure time. Given the recent acceleration in industrial development and other institutions in Uganda, there is a corresponding need for computer literate personnel to man them. It is therefore necessary that our educational system produces computer literate graduates.

Course Objectives

The programmes introduces students to;

1. The proficiency in problem-solving techniques using the computer
2. Proficiency in at least two high-level programming languages and two operating systems
3. The analysis of complex problems and the synthesis of solutions to those problems
4. Comprehension of modern software engineering principles
5. A breadth and depth of knowledge in the discipline of computer science

Learning Outcomes

1. Students graduating with a Diploma in Computer Science should be able to;
2. Demonstrate proficiency in problem-solving techniques using the computer
3. Demonstrate proficiency in at least two high-level programming languages and two operating systems
4. Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis of complex problems and the synthesis of solutions to those problems
5. Demonstrate comprehension of modern software engineering principles
6. Demonstrate a breadth and depth of knowledge in the discipline of computer science.

Career Prospects

The majority will take up operational positions in Information and Communication Technology (computing and ICT-based) sectors, and other positions such as Software Developers, Web-Programmers, Systems   &   Network   Administrators, Information Technology Officers, Data Analysts, IT Project Assistants, and IT Trainers.

Programme duration.

The diploma programme shall cover a minimum of two (2) years of four semesters and not exceeding a maximum of four (4) years.

Entry Requirements

Admission into the first year will be through any of the four avenues mentioned below:

1. Direct entry
2. Certificate holders scheme

• Higher Education Certificate

1. Professional qualifications
2. Entrance admission examination
3. Mature Age Entry

For admission to any diploma course under

1. Direct Entry Scheme, a candidate must have:
2. Obtained at least one (1) advanced level principal pass and two (2) subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting of the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) examinations. Or Qualification equivalent to UACE.
3. Sat the UCE examination (equivalent) and obtained at least 5 passes.

1. Certificate Holder’s Scheme, a candidate must hold:
2. A Uganda Certificate of Education (U.C.E) and a certificate in Business Management or equivalent from a recognized institution.
3. A two year certificate in Business Management, or a two year certificate in any field of study obtained from a recognized institution.

• A one year Higher Education Certificate accredited by NCHE

1. Professional Qualifications.

• The applicant should have passed at least stage/level two (2), of the professional qualifications from a recognized institution or its equivalent, provided this is passing by examination and recognized in Uganda by the National Council of Higher Education.

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