Information Systems and Computing - University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

Department of Information Systems and Computing

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Details: Category: School of Business

Philosophy

As today's business organizations increasingly depend on effective information systems, and computers are being used increasingly in their construction, the department emphasizes the analysis and design of information systems in such organizations, and consider the possible gains to be made by using computers to support these activities. The department provides an environment suitable to produce skilled professional graduates with a sound understanding of the relevant disciplines of network technologies and communication principles, software construction methods, in the broad areas of programming and systems analysis and design for both public and private sectors of industry and commerce. In all, the appreciation of the spiritual values needed as software developers, IT managers and Network administrators are emphasized while considering ethical, security and privacy issues. [tab:MISSION] [T]he department is committed to supporting and implementing the mission of the university in the provision and advancement of a holistic Christian quality education for the youth with the aim of equipping them with the necessary skills for service to God and Mankind

Vision

The vision of the department is to offer the best Information Technology programmes and be a leader in IT based research and development in Africa.

Objectives

The programmes provide opportunity for students to acquire skills so as to be able to:

Participate in the design of the organization's information architecture.
Use information systems to design competitive and efficient systems.
Manage the information resource in an organization.
Understand hardware and software standards for the purposes of system procurement and management.
Allocate resources to competing system alternatives.
Have a basis for future self-development as computers and computer usage evolve.
Appreciate the spiritual values needed in the maintenance of Information Systems while considering security and privacy issues.
Participate in the Information Technology (IT) revolution.
Effectively manage IT projects.
Sit for relevant professional examinations and do well.
Effectively engage in IT based research and development

Programs

Degrees

1. Bachelor of Business Information Technology

2. Bachelor of Science in Networks and Communication Systems

3. Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering

4. Minor in Computer Science

5. Minor in Management Information Systems

6. Diploma in Business Information Technology

7. Diploma in Software Engineering

8. Diploma in Networks and Communication Systems

9. ICDL Certification

Study Details

Direct Entry for a degree

A student seeking admission to this department for a degree must meet the entry requirement to the university and also have a grade of C+ in Mathematics and a C+ in English at the KCSE or its equivalent for all the majors offered in the department. However, in addition to meeting the university entrance requirement, consideration for admission may be granted if the requirements specified for each major listed below are met:

1. Bachelor of Business Information Technology;

A student with a C in Mathematics and a C+ and above in Business Education and C+ in English at KCSE or its equivalent.

2. Bachelor of Science in Networks and Communication Systems;

A student with a C in Mathematics, a C+ and above in Business Education or Physics, a C+ in English at KCSE or its equivalent.

3. Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering;

A student with a C in Mathematics and a C+ or better in Business Education or Physics and C+ in English at KCSE or its equivalent.

Interdepartmental Transfers

Students admitted to the University for other Programmes and who desire to change to this programme MUST obtain as indicated for each of the programmes below:

1. Bachelor of Business Information Technology;

A mean grade of C+ in ENG 111, 112, 113 and a mean grade of C+ in MATH 171Â and 172 or MATH 101 and 102 and a grade of C in PHYS 151. (This applies to students who may not meet the requirements for direct entry as stipulated above.)

2. Bachelor of Science in Networks and Communication Systems;

A mean grade of C+ in ENG 111, 112, 113, a C+ in PHY 151 and a mean grade of C+ in MATH 171 and 172 (even if they did not meet the requirements for direct entry as stipulated above.)

3. Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering;

A mean grade of C+ in ENG 111, 112, 113 and a mean grade of C+ in MATH 101,102 or 111, 112, or 171 and 172 (even if they did not meet the requirements for direct entry as stipulated above.)

Requirements for Graduation

[T]o qualify for graduation, a student must complete the minimum semester credit hours for each Major, Diploma and Minor as indicated in the summary of each programme. In addition to these a student is required to have the following in each of the majors:

1. An overall grade point average of 2.00.

2. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.25 for core, cognate and minor courses.

3. A grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 for electives courses.

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