Diploma in Business Computing

Introduction

This course aims at providing students with the opportunity to acquire knowledge in the basic computer science and Business Computing in order to facilitate decision marking within an organization. 

The Diploma in Business Computing (DBC) programme is intended to equip students with basic business computing skills and skills in information technology. This combination of skills and knowledge prepares students to be immediately productive in the modern industry.

1.2 Programme Rationale

The changes that have taken place in the global economy in the last 20 years have been driven primarily by businesses in their search for competitive advantage. Businesses have come up with new products driven primarily by new technologies.

A central element in business has been the computer. Most of the processes in business have been computerized including accounts, human resources databases, production processes, invoicing and data collection.

This programme is intended to provide students who can assist not only in the process of computerized business processes but help to run the computers themselves in business organizations.

1.2 Course Objectives

    1. To Make appropriate business decisions for ICT investments;
    2. To Provide business solutions and professionals in Uganda and Africa at large;

      The programme is particularly intended to introduce students to various aspects in business computing as shown below;

      1. To Provide professional guidance in the selection and implementation of ICT projects;
      2. To Address the increasing demand for ICT literate business professionals;
      • To leverage ICT technologies as a strategic asset in business and organizations;
      • To Add business value by effectively applying modern ICT technologies in business and organizations;

1.4 Learning Outcomes

    1. To Make appropriate business decisions for ICT investments;
    2. To Provide business solutions and professionals in Uganda and Africa at large;

      On completion of the programme, the students should be able to;-

      1. To Provide professional guidance in the selection and implementation of ICT projects;
      2. To Address the increasing demand for ICT literate business professionals;
      • To leverage ICT technologies as a strategic asset in business and organizations;
      • To Add business value by effectively applying modern ICT technologies in business and organizations;.

1.5 Career Prospects

Diploma in Business Computing graduates are ideally placed to work either in the business software industry and developing the use of Information Technology in the business industry.  Others will take up operational positions in ICT- based sectors, and other positions such as Web-
Designers, Network & Systems Administrators, Data Analysts, and Data Administrators. Others take up further studies in Business Computing. Possible employers range from consulting firms to ICT users such as the government, banks and insurance industry. The course also trains students to become entrepreneurs and start their own businesses with aid of ICT’s. Others will take
up further studies in Information Technology related courses.

The programme provides for a wide range of career paths is including specific IT-related positions   and   also   roles   combining   Information Technology with general Business Management. There is a growing demand within the industry to have key business management positions filled with personnel who can make best productive use of their IT facilities and use them for strategic advantage.

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.

Admission into this programme can 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

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
Year 1: Semester I (6 Core Courses)
Course Code Course Name LH TH PH CH CU
DBC 1101 Computer Applications 30 – 60 60 4
DBC 1103 Fundamentals of Mathematics 30 – 60 60 4
DFA 1101 Principles of Accounting 45 – 30 60 4
DIT 1102 Communication Technology & Internet 45 – – 45 3
DBM 1105 Business Communication Skills 30 – 30 45 3
DBM 1102 Business  Administration 45 – – 45 3
Sub Total 21
Year 1: Semester 2 (6 Core Courses)
Course Code Course Name LH TH PH CH CU
DBC 1201 Quantitative Business Methods 45 – 30 60 4
DIT 1105 Introduction to information systems 30 – 30 45 3
DIT 1204 Introduction to Website Development 30 – 60 60 4
DCS 1202 Fundamentals of Database Systems 30 – 60 60 4
DCS 1203 Principles of Programming 30 – 60 60 4
DIT 2105 Computer workshop practice 30 – 30 45 3
Sub Total 22
Year 1: Recess Semester
Code Course Name LH TH PH CH CU
DCS 1301 (Choose One) –     Mobile Devices Repair & Application Development –     Catering or –     Fashion and design – – 90 60 4
DBM 1301 Business Plan Development 15 – 90 60 4
Sub Total 8
Year 2: Semester I (5 Core Courses)
Course Code Course Name LH TH PH CH CU
DBC 2104 Statistical Data Analysis 30 – 60 60 4
DBC 2101 E – Business 45 – – 45 3
DIT 2103 Systems Analysis & Design 45 – 30 60 4
DBC 2102 Research Methodology 45 30 – 60 4
DBC 2103 Event Driven Programming 30 – 60 60 4
Sub Total 19
DBC 2105 Research projects 1 [Proposal Phase] – – – – –
Sub Total
Year 2: Semester 2(5 Core Courses)
Course Code Course Name LH TH PH CH CU
DBC 2201 Computerised  Accounting 15 – 90 60 4
DFA 2218 Financial Management 45 – 30 60 4
DIT 2201 Dynamic Website Development 30 – 60 60 4
DIT 2206 IT Project planning and Management 45 – – 45 3
DBC 2204 Cost Accounting 30 – 60 60 4
DBC 2203 Research Projects 2 [Final Phase] 15 – 90 60 4
Sub Total 23
Year 2: Recess Semester
Course Code Course Name LH TH PH CH CU
DBC 3101 Internship 15 – 90 60 4
Sub Total 4
Total Credit Units                                           97

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Your application will be fully processed upon submission of the following to our office:

  1. Photocopies of all educational certificates and relevant academic documents.
  2. A copy of the receipt of application fees; UGX 50,000/=; Note: This is non-refundable)
  3. Three (3) Passport size photographs
  4. A copy of a Valid Identity Card (National, Passport, or former School ID preferred)