Department of ICT and Electonics

INTRODUCTION

The Bachelor of Technology Honours Degree in Computing and Information Technology is a four-year full time degree programme. The programme of study comprises six semesters of full-time studies at the University and two semesters of Industrial Attachment.

Computing and Information Technology is a discipline that seeks to establish and apply mathematical, scientific and engineering principles to a variety of topics in computing and information technology.
 

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The objectives of the programme are to:

Produce highly qualified graduates who are able to understand and operate effectively in the world of challenging and changing information and computing technology Produce graduates who are proficient in designing and implementing software and hardware solutions, including networking Equip the graduates with both technical and entrepreneurial skills

Qualifications for entry to programme

Normal Entry:
Candidates should:-

Have passed at least 5 subjects at General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level including Mathematics Normally, English Language at "O" level is a requirement. Have good Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and any other two subjects e.g. Computing, Physics, Chemistry and Statistics.

Special Entry

Have passed at least 5 subjects at General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level including Mathematics and English Language Hold at least a Diploma in an approved Computer Science field or equivalent qualifications from recognized institutions The University should be satisfied that the candidate would be able to complete the programme.

Programmes on Offer

  Bachelor Of Technology Honours Degree In Computing And Information Technology
 

Career opportunities

The graduates are prepared for career-entry positions in areas such as: Software Development and Support, Research and Development Scientists, Systems Analysis and Design, Computer Networking, Web Design and Authoring, Software Engineering, Applications Engineering, Visual Applications Engineering, and Business Entrepreneurship, among other areas.