Admission Requirements

Applicants for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program shall be eligible for admission in the following ways:

a. Direct Entry Scheme

Applicants shall satisfy the general minimum entry requirements stipulated by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE). Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained: –

• The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least six credits of which two credits must be in English and Mathematics.
• The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with at least two Principal Passes obtained at the same sitting, which passes must include one of the following subjects: Economics, Mathematics, or Entrepreneurship or its equivalence from UNEB or legitimate national authority.
• Foreign students without UACE or its equivalent qualifications, who have successfully completed secondary school education are admissible to a university degree or diploma programmes in their respective home countries. Such students shall have passed at least five subjects with a minimum overall grade of C (Plain). In addition, foreign students whose studies were not conducted in English shall show proof of proficiency in the English Language.

 b. Diploma Entry Scheme

Candidates seeking admission through the Diploma holder’s Scheme must:

• Have passed Mathematics and English with at least a credit in the Uganda Certificate of Education or its equivalent
• Have done a combination involving Economics, Entrepreneurship, Geography, Agriculture, Mathematics at UACE and passed at least one of the subjects at Principle level
• Have obtained a diploma or its equivalent qualification (at credit/distinction level) in the relevant field from a recognized higher institution of learning.

c. Mature Age Entry

The applicant must have passed Mature Age Entry Examinations (with at least 50%) of any institution dully authorized by the NCHE to issue such examination. For purposes of admission the Mature Age Entrance Certificate shall be valid for no more than two years.

Eligibility for Admissions in Advanced Standing

This program shall take on students who apply to be admitted in Advanced Standing. Those deemed to be eligible for admission in Advanced Standing shall possess the following:

2. One full academic year of studies in Business or a related discipline with an official academic testimonial or transcript that shows a cumulative GPA of no less than 2.4/4 or its equivalence from a dully authorized program and legally recognized tertiary institution.
3. Diploma of no less than two full academic years of study or Higher National Diploma or National Certificate in Education or its equivalent qualification of no less than three full academic years of study in the discipline of Business or related subject from a legally recognized tertiary institution; with

• Evidence of one-year work experience in the business sector.

1. An English Language Proficiency attestation (for those who did not study in English); and
2. An Attestation or evidence of proficiency in use of Computer and Internet.

Applicants that apply to be admitted in Advanced Standing, once reviewed by the Admissions Committee of the School of Business, Computing and Tourism, may be required to submit additional materials beyond the Academic Transcripts. These additional materials may include: Academic Handbook of the Program and detail syllabuses of certain subjects covered.

In extreme circumstances, the applicant for admission in Advanced Standing shall be subject to an interview or test to ascertain the competencies required in specific subjects that would warrant credit transfer or credit exemptions on the program. Those who are admitted in advanced standing shall be eligible to receive between 4 and 45 Credit Units out of a total of 130 Credit Units required Programme as Credit Transfer (for uncompleted previous learning) or Credit Exemption (for completed previous learning) as reflected in Table 1 below. This is well within the 40% maximum allowed for credit transfer as recommended by NCHE.

Subjects for Admission

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• Computer Network Architect
• Computer Hardware Engineer
• Network and Computer Systems Administrator
• Computer Programmer
• Database Administrator
• Software Developer, Applications
• Software Quality Assurance Engineer and Tester
• Web Administrator
• Web Developer

Hear and learn from those that did the course and what they have been able to do with the knowledge they acquired

Graduates of NIU’s BSCS are qualified for a number of jobs that call for their background and knowledge. Our BSCS graduates can be employed for roles in software or hardware development at a high-technology company, where projects are typically tackled in interdisciplinary teams. Our BCSC graduates will be qualified to seek opportunities in companies that are involved in the business of manufacturing, construction, retail, and finance as computer programmer; software developer; systems analyst; software engineer; technical consultant; web designer. They can also apply for roles in various government agencies and non-governmental organisations.

For NIU BSCS graduates who would like to further their studies, the degree gives them a definite advantage for an MSc, as it serves as an introductory course in the same field. Many topics studied at the MSc level are introduced during the BSCS course itself. Students who study for a Master’s degree may potentially work towards a career in academia.

NIU’s BSCS programme also prepares graduates to become innovators and entrepreneurs, should they decide not to seek employment or further their studies.

Source* https://www.niu.ac.ug/programmes/bachelor-of-science-in-computer-science/