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The Relevance (Why the course is being taught)

This Diploma Program shall consist of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, electronics and ICT laboratory practical [computer hardware, Ms apps, software design], , electronics and ICT projects [database, website, programming, computer networking e.t.c], industrial training, and study visits

Benefits of the Program/Course objectives

At the end of the study the students are expected to acquire special skills, and work as Computer Technology Professionals [electronic technicians/engineers, network administrators, database administrators, computer system designers, network analysts]. The acquired special skills will include:

  • Install, Operate, Maintain, and Service/Repair Computer/Electronic Systems
  • Design and Develop Computer Information Systems as IT solutions
  • Design and Configure Computer Networks
  • Gain entrepreneur skills and Create jobs in ICT sector
  • Proceed for further degree career studies in Computer/Electronic Engineering

Target Group

This diploma program is designed to cater for all those who meet the admission requirements and include: 

  • Holders UACE [A Level] in Science subjects [especially Mathematics/Physics]
  • Holders of UCE [O Level] with relevant certificate to improve on their careers
  • In-service ICT Professionals with relevant Certificate qualifications

Program Structure                         

Year One/Semester One                                                   

  1. Fundamentals of ICT [Ms Apps]   
  2. Engineering Mathematics I         
  3. Principles of Electricity & Magnetism     
  4. Business Communication 
  5. Principles of Electronics  
  6. Electronics Workshop Practice    

Year One/Semester Two                              

  1. Computer Programming C language
  2. Database Systems Design         
  3. Operating Systems           
  4. Digital Electronics
  5. Introduction to Microprocessors 
  6. Industrial Training*                                                                                                                                                 

Year Two/Semester One                        

  1. Computer Hardware Maintenance         
  2. Computer Programming II Java
  3. Industrial Organisation & Management
  4. Systems Analysis and Design       
  5. Micro Controller Technology                                                                                                                                             
  6. ICT Project [Proposal Phase]*

Year Two/Semester Two

  1. Computer Network Installation & Maintenance 
  2. Data Communication and Networking I  
  3. Book-keeping and Entrepreneur Skills    
  4. Web Application  
  5. Engineering Project                                 
  6. Multimedia Systems        
  7. Computer Graphics
  8. ICT Project [Final Phase]* 

Source* http://www.uict.ac.ug/computer-technology-dct/

Course Entry Requirements

This diploma program is designed to cater for all those who meet the admission requirements and include: 

  • Holders UACE [A Level] in Science subjects [especially Mathematics/Physics]
  • Holders of UCE [O Level] with relevant certificate to improve on their careers
  • In-service ICT Professionals with relevant Certificate qualifications

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