This Diploma Program shall consist of lectures, tutorials, demonstrations, ICT laboratory practical [Ms Applications, software design, database design, website design, computer networking, computer programming e.t.c], ICT projects* [database design, website design, computer networking, computer programming e.t.c], internship*, 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 IT Professionals [computer programmers, software designers/developers, system administrators, network administrators, database administrators, network analysts e.t.c]. The acquired special skills will include:  

• Install, Configure and Troubleshoot Computer Systems [hardware/software]
• Design and Develop Computer Information Systems as IT business solutions
• Create jobs in IT business sector [Set up, manage, and maintain small IT workshops]
• Proceed for further career studies in IT and its Applications in business

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 any subjects [including Arts subjects]
• 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. Computational Mathematics       
3. Website Development I   
4. Fundamentals of Economics        
5. Computer Workshop Practice I   
6. Business Communication

Year One/Semester Two

1. Marketing Fundamentals            
2. Entrepreneurship Skills    
3. Database Systems Design I          
4. Electronic Commerce                  
5. Computer Workshop Practice II  
6. Business  Statistics                                   
7. Internship*           

Year Two/Semester One

1. Management Information Systems         
2. Computer Structured Programming       
3. Systems Analysis & Design          
4. Data Communication and Networking I
5. Website Development II  
6. Database Systems Design II                     
7. ICT Projects [Proposal Phase]*                

Year Two/Semester Two

1. Project Management for Information Systems   
2. Business Organisation & Management   
3. Business Law        
4. Multimedia Systems        
5. Graphical User Interface 

ICT Projects [Final Phase]*             

Source * http://www.uict.ac.ug/information-technology-business-itb/