NKUMBA UNIVERSITY programmes

Diploma In Computer Science

This course is designed for those interested in the use of computer particularly in the business environment.  Participants on this course are required to complete some business related course and the computer courses in order to earn the Diploma.  It is offered for a period of two years.  This is a suitable course for those who intend to seek career in the computer industry and business.  It also gives participants the opportunity to proceed to the degree programme in Business Information Technology.  This is a two years programme.

Career Path

A Diploma in Computer Science graduate from Nkumba University is able to make an immediate contribution with impact to organisations in IT roles as IT Managers, Systems Analysts, Database administrators, Web developers, IT Entrepreneurs, E-commerce project officers, Technical support analysts, IT Project Managers, Software Developers, IT security

Course Modules

Year One

1st Semester

Code Course Name LH PH CH CU
NUDCS2111 Computer Applications 1 30 30 45 3
NUDCS2112 Economics 1 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2113 Information Technology 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2114 Business Communication 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2115 Systems Analysis and Design 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2116 Programming I(Fundamentals of structured) 45 0 45 3

 

2nd Semester

 

NUDCS2121 Database Management Systems 30 30 45 3
NUDCS2122 Programming II(Object Oriented Programming) 30 60 60 4
NUDCS2123 Operating systems 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2124 Fundamentals of Accounting 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2125 Internet and Webpage Design 30 30 45 3
NUDCS2126 Business Application Programming 30 60 60 4

2nd Year

1st Semester

NUDCS2211 Data Communication and Networks 30 30 45 3
NUDCS2212 Data Processing Management 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2213 Data Structures 30 30 45 3
NUDCS2214 Repair and Maintenance 30 60 60 4
NUDCS2215 Business Statistics 30 30 45 3
NUDCS2216 Computer Algorithms 45 0 45 3

 

2nd Semester

 

NUDCS2221 Event Driven Programming 30 60 60 4
NUDCS2222 Computer Mathematics 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2223 Computerised Accounting 30 60 60 4
NUDCS2224 Management of Information Systems 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2225 Computer Architecture and Organisation 45 0 45 3
NUDCS2226 Computer Project 6

Entry Requirements

1 Direct Entry.
A Uganda certificate of education (UCE) with a minimum of 5 passes and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 2 principal passes obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent.

3.6.2 Diploma holder’s entry scheme.
To qualify for admission under these schemes candidates must be diploma holders of at least 2nd class or a credit Diploma from recognized institutions of higher learning or its equivalent relevant to the field of IT.

3.6.3 Mature Age Entry Scheme.
Under this scheme, candidates who are at least 25 year old and who completed formal education (‘0’ level) at least five years previous to the year of admission may apply to sit for the mature age exam.

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