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DIPLOMA · Faculty of Computing and Information Technology

Diploma in Information Technology

Hands-on IT skills: programming, networking, databases and user support.

CODEDIT DURATION2 YEARS · 4 SEMESTERS TUITION / SEMESTERUGX 950,000 APPLICATION FEEUGX 50,000

Entry requirements

UCE with at least 5 passes and UACE with at least 2 principal passes, or a relevant certificate/diploma.

  • UCE — minimum 5 passes .
  • UACE — minimum 2 principal passes (2.00 points).

Curriculum

Year 1 · Semester 13 units · 10 CU
  • GEN1101 Communication Skills3 CU · Core

    Core concepts, practice and assessment in Communication Skills.

  • BIT1101 Introduction to Computing3 CU · Core

    History and components of computers, number systems, operating systems and productivity tools.

  • BIT1102 Computer Programming I4 CU · Core

    Problem solving and structured programming in Python: variables, control flow, functions and files.

Year 1 · Semester 22 units · 6 CU
  • BIT1202 Web Design and Development3 CU · Core

    Core concepts, practice and assessment in Web Design and Development.

  • BIT1204 Computer Networks I3 CU · Core

    Core concepts, practice and assessment in Computer Networks I.

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