Introduction

The Bachelor of Information Technology Degree Programme is a three year fulltime degree programme that targets prospective students. It was developed with intent to beef up the science programs in the University. It was also designed as a subsequent program to teach students who had previously graduated at Diploma level in Basic Sciences and Information Technology and the related fields within and out of Ndejje University and wanted to upgrade to a degree.
The majority of graduates from the Bachelor of Information Technology Degree Programme are expected to take up courses such as Introduction to Information Technology, Fundamentals of Information Systems, Introduction to Computer Networks, Basic Statistics, Structured Programming, Database Planning, Design and Management, Systems Administration, Information Systems Development, Software Engineering among others. The Bachelor of Information Technology Degree Programme is offered to satisfy the increasing demand for Information Technology Specialists in both the private and public sectors.
It also provides an avenue to those already engaged in the computing and ICT sector without a degree qualification in Information Technology to enhance their knowledge and skills and obtain formal qualifications.

Target group

The programme targets two categories of people, namely A’ level, certificate holders and Diploma holders in relevant programmes.

Nature of the Programme

This is a Day, Evening and Weekend Programmes that is both University and private sponsored. The Day programme is offered at Main Campus while Evening and Weekend Programmes are offered at Kampala Campus.

Objectives

The Bachelor of Information Technology Degree will allow students to: -

• Apply IT knowledge appropriately to the Organisation
• Offer both theory and practical ideas to a range of audiences
• Analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals, organizations, and society.
• Recognize the need for, and an ability to engage in continuing IT professional development and lifelong learning.
• Provide most of the Information Technology needed by the Ugandan market and neighboring countries.

(Source: Ndejje University website)