The Bachelor of Business Computing program is designed to provide students with the necessary analytical, business and computing skills and knowledge to effectively develop and manage high quality business computing and information systems in organisations. This programme is also designed to meet the growing needs of the industry for a new category of Information Technology professional.
Career Options
There is hardly an area in which Mobile Computing and communication graduates won’t be able to thrive – be it conceptualization of communications systems, development of mobile phone applications and interactive technologies, the design of a smart home environment or implementation of new mobile services.
Graduates will be working in a highly dynamic field with excellent career prospects. Among potential employers keen to hire our graduates are not only mobile communication firms but also multinational Corporations, small and middle-sized enterprises and many highly innovative start-up ventures in the IT sector.
The prospective careers for mobile computing graduates include;
- Mobile Applications Developer;
- Telecommunication Engineer;
- Information Security;
- Products Designer.
Programme objectives
On this programme students will:
- Gain skills and knowledge leading to a flexible career path as mobile computing and communications professional;
- Gain sound knowledge and understanding of a wide range of current trends in the field with a wide variety of skills ranging from the mobile devices to networking structures;
- Understand the technical challenges posed by current mobile devices and wireless communications and evaluate and select appropriate solutions according to user requirements;
- Competently evaluate and select software tools and APIs for mobile applications and hence be aware of their scope and limitations;
- Develop applications for mobile devices;
- Understand drivers for mobile technologies adaption;
- Gain sound knowledge and understanding of a wide range of current trends in the field with a wide variety of skills ranging from the mobile devices to networking structures.
Admission Requirements
| Programme Name | Bachelor of Science in Mobile Computing and Communications |
| Programme Duration | 3 Years |
| Admission Criteria | Direct Entry Scheme Candidates seeking admission through the direct entry shall require the following:
For admission under mature age, a candidate must have sat and passed the university mature age entry examinations from a recognized centre. To sit for university mature age, the candidate must have age of at least 25 years |
| Mode | Dual Mode (Online and Local Support) |
| Fee Type - Per Semester | Uganda Shillings 1,200,000 |
Programme Structure
Year 1 Semester 1 (6 Cores)
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU | Mother Department | Cross Cutting | Semester |
| CS 101 | Computer Applications and Systems | 30 | 30 | -- | 45 | 3 | |||
| BA 105 | Fundamentals of Accounting I | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| BA 102 | Introduction to Business Administration | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| BA 104 | Business Communication | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| IS 100 | ICT in Organizations | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| EC 103 | Business Economics | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 | |||
| Semester load | 18 |
Year I Semester 2 (5 cores)
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| IT 100 | Internet Technologies and Web Design | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 | |
| CS 100 | Structured Programming | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| LW 204 | Business Law | 45 | -- | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| BA 202 | Fundamentals of Accounting II | 30 | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| BA 107 | Principles of Marketing | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester load | 19 |
Year 1 Recess Term
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| TM 100 | Community Engagement I | -- | 300 | -- | 75 | 5 |
| Recess term load | 5 |
Year 2 Semester 1(6 cores)
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| IS 200 | System Analysis and Design | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BA 212 | Computerized Accounting | 45 | - | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| CS 208 | Event Driven Programming | 30 | 30 | -- | 45 | 3 |
| BA 101 | Principles of Management | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BA 108 | Entrepreneurship Theory and Principles | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| TM 201 | Research Methods | 30 | -- | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester load | 19 |
Year 2 Semester 2 (5 cores)
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| IS 302 | Business Process Modeling | 45 | 30 | - | 60 | 4 |
| BA 205 | Business Statistics | 45 | – | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| IS 309 | Database Management Systems | 45 | 15 | 15 | 60 | 4 |
| BA 201 | Business Quantitative Methods | 30 | – | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| IT 208 | Performance and Reward management | 30 | – | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester load | 19 |
Year 2 Recess Term
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| TM 200 | Community Engagement II | -- | 300 | -- | 75 | 5 |
| Semester load | 5 |
Year 3 Semester 1
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| Cores (3) | ||||||
| IS 301 | Data Warehousing | 30 | 30 | – | 45 | 3 |
| IS 201 | Management Information Systems | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| PP 305 | Project Planning & Management | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 |
| Electives (Chose 2) | ||||||
| EC 314 | Financial Management | 45 | -- | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| HR 102 | Principles of Human Resources Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| BA 301 | Strategic Management | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester load | 15/16 | |||||
Year 3 Semester 2 (3 cores)
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| IS 307 | Decision Support Systems | 45 | – | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| IS 303 | Enterprise Architecture | 45 | - | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| TM 301 | Project | - | 120 | - | 60 | 4 |
| Electives (chose 1) | ||||||
| IT 200 | Information Security | 30 | – | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| IS 202 | Human Computer Interaction | 30 | – | 30 | 45 | 3 |
| Semester load | 15 | |||||
Year 3 Recess Term
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU |
| TM 300 | Community Engagement III | -- | 300 | -- | 75 | 5 |
| Semester load | 5 |
Fees per semester
| Fees per semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1,200,000 UGX | 250,000 UGX | 50,000 UGX |
International students pay international student tuition fees which is rated in dollars and this specifically covers only the cost of teaching and many student support services. This tuition below is per academic session and includes both the tuition and functional fees.
| Category of Programme | Fees per academic session (USD) | Application / Admission Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | $700 | $30 |
| Undergraduate Diploma | $500 | $30 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | $250 | $30 |