The programme focuses on information management, strategic management, business information systems, systems modeling and information systems technology among others disciplines.
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The programme is designed to give students thorough knowledge of the field and to provide an enduring foundation for future professional growth.
PGD in Information Systems blends theory and practice into a learning experience intended to develop human resource capacity in the information systems discipline with the ability to solve complex real-world problems.
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Computer Engineering from a recognized University/Institution or its equivalent.
- Any other degree with evidence of having taken acceptable courses in Information Systems.
Duration of the Program
Programme Options
| Code | Name | LH | PH | TH | CH | CU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year I Semester I ( 5 Cores) | ||||||||
| IS 511 | Data Warehousing | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 | ||
| IS 508 | Project & Organization Change Management Management |
45 | - | - | 45 | 3 | ||
| IT 503 | IT Strategic Planning & Management Management | 45 | - | - | 45 | 3 | ||
| CS 511 | Information Security | 45 | - | - | 45 | 3 | ||
| TM 500 | Research Methods | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | ||
| Semester Load | 15 | |||||||
| Year I Semester II (5 Cores) | ||||||||
| IS 501 | Systems Analysis & Design | 30 | 30 | - | 45 | 3 | ||
| IS 502 | Modeling & Simulation | 15 | - | 90 | 60 | 4 | ||
| IS 507 | Advanced Database Systems | 45 | - | 30 | 60 | 4 | ||
| IS 509 | Data Communication & Networking | 45 | - | - | 45 | 3 | ||
| IT 501 | Electronic Commerce Technologies | 45 | - | - | 45 | 3 | 3 | |
| Semester load | 17 | |||||||
| Year I Recess Term (2 cores) | ||||||||
| TM 501 | Project | - | - | 200 | 100 | 5 | ||
| PM 500 | Project Management Theory & Practice | 30 | - | 30 | 45 | 3 | ||
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Fees per semester
| Fees per semester | Functional Fees | Application Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 1,500,000 UGX | 300,000 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $950 | $30 |