This Diploma Program shall consist of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, laboratory practical* [telecommunication, electronics, and ICT], engineering projects* [telecommunication, electronics, data communication, and computer networking], industrial training*, and study visits/field tours*.

Benefits of the Program/Program Objectives

At the end of the study, the students are expected to acquire special skills, and work as Telecommunication/Electronic Engineers. The acquired special skills will include:

• Install, operate, and repair/service Telecommunication Equipments 
• Integrate, install, operate, and maintain Telecommunication Systems

[Includes Mobile and Satellite Systems]

• Design and configure Computer Networks and Software
• Create jobs in the Telecom, Electrical, and Electronics Engineering sector

[Set up, manage, and maintain small Engineering workshops]

• Proceed for further degree career studies in Telecom/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Target Group

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

• Holders of UACE [A Level] in Science subjects [especially Mathematics/Physics]
• Holders of UCE [O Level] with relevant certificate to improve on their careers
• In-service engineering professionals officers 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 I [C Language] 
2. Electronic Communications Principles I  
3. Engineering Mathematics II        
4. Digital Electronics
5. Introduction to Microprocessor Technology       
6. Industrial Training*                                                                                                                                         

Year Two/Semester One

1. Optical Fibre Communications
2. Computer Hardware & Maintenance I   
3. Electronic Communications Principles II 
4. Industrial Organisation & Management
5. Principles of Telephony   
6. Radio and Television Technologies         
7. Engineering Project [Proposal Phase]*

Year Two/Semester Two

1. Introduction to Microwave Communications
2. Data Communication & Networking I     
3. Book-keeping and Entrepreneur Skills    
4. Mobile Communication Technologies     
5. Radio & TV Maintenance/Repair
6. Engineering Project [Final Phase]*           

Source * http://www.uict.ac.ug/telecommunications-engineering-te/