Diploma in Information Technology

Introduction

This programme provides an avenue to those already engaged in the IT-sector without formal diploma qualifications in IT to join the DIT Programme through either direct or Major Certificate schemes. It provides firm foundation in avenues related to computer networks, data management, systems and mobile application development among others. DIT is open to all prospective students and designed to enable its prospective students to undertake training in Information Technology (IT).

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Programme Rationale

Information Technology is a critical component of life today, and a vital component in communications that support modern society. New applications of information technology are constantly appearing; different applications are linked together forming a complex computing environment. There is now an urgent demand for highly skilled Information Technology professionals with diverse specializations including business and management processes, the design and development of software systems. This demand is forecast to increase both in Uganda and world over. The Diploma in Information Technology brings on board new approaches to teaching of Information Technology, combining solid engineering practices with knowledge of management and business processes.

Course Objectives

The objectives of the Diploma in Information Technology Programme are to:

Increase demand for Information Technology training and professionals.
Enhance well facilitated consultancy services in Information Technology
Formulate a technological enabled pool of ICT Research professionals and bodies.
Make appropriate business decisions for ICT investments.
Enhance ICT innovations for development.

Learning Outcomes

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

Address the increasing demand for Information Technology training and professionals.
Get involved in consultancy services in Information Technology
Formulate a technological enabled pool of ICT Research professionals and bodies.
Contribute to ICT innovations for development
Make appropriate business decisions for ICT investments.

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.

Admission into this programme can be through any of the four avenues mentioned below:

Direct Entry: A Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least 5 passes, and a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least 2 principal passes obtained in one sitting, or equivalent qualification, if prior studies were undertaken in another country.

Certificate Entry: A relevant certificate from a recognized institution.

Mature Age Entry: Candidates must be at least 25 years old and have completed ‘O’ level education at least five years prior to admission.

	Year 1: Semester I (6 Core Courses)
	Course Code		Course Name	LH		TH	PH	CH	CU
	DIT 1101		Computer Application	30		–	60	60	4
	DFA 1101		Financial Accounting	45		–	30	60	4
	DCS 1101		Fundamentals of Mathematics	45		–	–	45	3
	DIT 1102		Communication Technology & Internet	45		–	30	60	4
	DBM 1103		Business Communication Skills	45		–	–	45	3
	DIT 1105		Computer workshop practice	15		–	90	45	4
			Sub Total						22
	Year 1: Semester 2 (6 Core Courses)
	Course Code	Course Name		LH	TH		PH	CH	CU
	DIT 1201	Systems Administration		45	–		30	60	4
	DIT 1202	Introduction to information systems		45	–		–	45	3
	DIT 1204	Introduction to Website Development		30	–		60	60	4
	DCS 1202	Fundamentals of Database Systems		30	–		60	60	4
	DCS 1203	Programming Principles		30	–		60	60	4
	DIT 1205	Operating System		45	–		–	45	3
		Sub Total							22
	Year 1: Recess Semester
Course Code		Course Name		LH	TH		PH	CH	CU
DCS 1301		(Choose One) – Mobile Devices Repair & Application Development – Catering or – Fashion and design		–	–		90	45	4
DBM 1302		Business plan Development		15	–		60	60	4
		Sub Total							8
Year 2: Semester I (5 Core Courses)
Course Code		Course Name		LH	TH		PH	CH	CU
DIT 2101		Computer Systems Security		30	–		30	60	4
DIT 2103		Systems Analysis & Design		45	–		30	60	4
DBC 2102		Research Methodology		45	–		30	60	3
DCS 2104		Event Driven Programming		30	–		60	60	4
DIT 2105		E-Business		30	–		30	45	3
		Sub Total							18
DIT 2105		Research projects [Proposal Phase]		–	–		–	–
Year 2: Semester I (5 Core Courses)
Course Code		Course Name		LH	TH		PH	CH	CU
DIT 2201		Dynamic Website Development		30	–		60	60	4
DIT 2206		IT Project planning and Management		45	–		–	45	3
DIT 2202		Enterprise Network Management		45	–		30	60	4
DIT 2203		Application development VB.NET		45	–		30	60	4
DIT 2204		ICT Projects [Final Phase]		15	–		90	60	4
		Sub Total							19
Year 2: Recess Semester
Course Code		Course Name		LH	TH		PH	CH	CU
DIT 3104		Internship		15	–		60	90	4
		Sub Total							04
Total Credit Units				93

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Upon filling it, either submit it to us physically through our Academic Registrar’s Office, or by email at: admissions@bit.ac.ug

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

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