Bachelor of Information Communications and Technology
Computers applications and the Internet are powerful tools that provide opportunities for people to improve their social and economic well-being. They can help individuals regardless of age, race, income or geography, pursue education and employment, access government services, conduct businesses online, and exchange information and ideas (The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation). In the case of Uganda, the importance of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) is underscored by the National Development Plan (NDP), that places ICT infrastructure development as one of the top four investment priorities alongside energy infrastructure, transportation network, and tourism, trade and agricultural infrastructure (NDP, 2010, p.49). While ICTs are undoubtedly pillars of development, constraints to maximizing their potential in the developing world cannot be ignored when drafting ICT initiatives. Uganda as a nation has identified a number of constraints to improve performance of Information Technology (IT) sub-sector, according NDP (2010, p.126).
Overview
| Code | GIM |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Study time | Weekday |
| Intake | August |
Entry Requirements
Principal passes in any two A-Level subjects obtained at the same sitting. In addition, the candidate should have obtained either a credit in Sub-Maths at A-Level or at least a credit in Mathematics at O-Level.
Admission into the first year is through any of the three avenues, the Direct Entry Scheme, the Mature Age Scheme and the Diploma Holders Scheme.
Direct Entry Scheme
Candidates seeking admission through Direct Entry Scheme must have obtained two principal passes at UACE in any two subjects at the same sitting. In addition, the candidate should have obtained either a subsidiary pass in Sub-Mathematics at UACE or a credit in Mathematics at UCE.
Mature Age Scheme
Candidate must have obtained: Mature Age certificate from a recognized institution
Diploma Entry Scheme
Applicants should have obtained: A Credit Class Diploma in computing or its equivalent from a recognized Institution.
Higher Education Access Certificate
Candidates seeking admission through HEAC Scheme must have obtained: HEAC in Physics and Mathematics or Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized institution
Admission to Other Years
Persons holding Diploma in Computer Science of Gulu University with at least a second class (lower division) can be admitted to 2nd year of Bachelor of Information and Communications Technology of Gulu University. On the recommendation of the Faculty Board a student may be exempted from courses of similar or same content done at Diploma. The scores at the Diploma for the concerned courses shall be considered.
Fees Structure
| Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) | Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) |
|---|---|
| 960,000 | 1,920,000 |
General Charges/Functional Fees
| Category | Payment Cycle | Amount (Ugx.) |
|---|---|---|
| UNSA Fee | Per Annum (Every Study Year) | 2,000/= |
| Registration | Every Semester | 50,000/= |
| Sport Fee | Every Semester | 30,000/= |
| Guild Fee | Every Semester | 30,000/= |
| Medical Fee | Every Semester | 20,000/= |
| Technology Fee | Every Semester | 50,000/= |
| Library User Fee | Every Semester | 20,000/= |
| Examination Fee | Every Semester | 100,000/= |
| Identity Card | Once – Semester I Year I | 20,000/= |
| University Rules Book | Once – Semester I Year I | 5,000/= |
| Medical Examination | Once – Semester I Year I | 20,000/= |
| Capital Development | Once – Semester I Year I | 100,000/= |
| Endowment Fee | Once – Semester I Year I | 10,000/= |
| Caution Fee | Once – Semester I Year I | 10,000/= |
Recess Related Fees/Internship Fee
| Payment Cycle | East Africa (Ugx.) | International (Ugx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Payable in Semester I & II of Year 1 & 2 | 70,000/= | 140,000/= |
Programme Structure
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
Course Assessment
The course assessment shall be done by progressive assessments (like tests, assignments, group work) during the semester and final examination. The final examination may be purely written, purely practical or having a written and practical component.
i). Each course shall be assessed on the basis of 100 total marks with proportions as follows:
a). Coursework 40%
b). Written Examination 60%
ii). Course work shall consist of laboratory work and progressive assessment (assignments/tests) each component assessed at 20%.
iii). For a course without laboratory work, progressive assessment shall carry 40%.
iv). A minimum of two coursework assignments and/or tests shall be required per Course.