KIU School of Computing and Information Technology

Kampala International University KIU School of Computing and Information Technology

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Introduction

Dating back to 2001, the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) has and still remains a learning environment which has for the past 18 years served with distinguished uniqueness, diversity and excellence.

The School offers rigorous International standards of instruction and problem-solving research supported by excellent computing facilities, globally exposed and highly qualified staff. This enables the school to produce internationally sought after professionals. Our graduates favourably compete in an ever technologically and economically changing world. We are committed to sustained growth by building strong industrial and academic partnerships. SCIT places a strong emphasis on industry links to ensure that our programs remain agile and relevant so as to produce cutting-edge and highly innovative developers as well as researchers. School of Computing And Information Technology is well suited to contemporary fast-paced and rapidly changing world.

Vision

To become an internationally renowned and sound Innovation Centre that through our graduates offers solutions in real-time.

Mission

To establish academic-industry relationships so as to create an innovative research environment which drives the development of a flexible and dynamic curriculum adaptive to the changes in the technological needs of the workforce; in order to produce fully equipped graduates who possess both knowledge and skills that will meet the demands of the professional careers.

Objectives

To provide innovative academic programmes and professional training attuned to the rapid global developments in science and technology;
To train computer professionals competent in meeting the growing demand for software developers and IT experts in government, business, industry and education;
To foster strong relationships with the community so as to help in the national social and economic development.
To accurately and explicitly express the University’s Mission and expectation for all.

Programmes in SCIT

In the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT), we offer a wide range of programmes, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate degrees in various disciplines.

Postgraduate Programmes

PhD in Management Science- management information systems
Masters of Science in Information Technology
Masters of Science in Computer Science
Masters of Science in Information Systems
Masters of Science in Software Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science

Undergraduate Programmes

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science
Bachelors Degree in Information Systems
Bachelors Degree in Information Technology
Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering

Diplomas

Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Library and Information Science

Certificates (UBTEB)

National Certificate in Information and Communication Technology
National Certificate in Library and Information Science

Short Courses

Certificate in Computer Applications
CCNA Cyber Security Operations AT
CCNA Cyber Security Operations
CCNA Routing and Switching
CCNA Security
Internet of Things
International Certificate Driving License
IT Essentials 6
Linux System Administration and Networking
Python
KOHA

Career Paths in SCIT

IT Operations Manager
Web Content Developer
Software Project manager
Computer Support Specialist
Network and Computer Systems Administrator
Computer Systems Analyst
Software Designer and Developer
Information Brokers or Scientist
Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts
IT Academician/Researcher
Hardware Repair and Maintenance Specialist

School Organogram

The School administration has two departmental heads which report to the Dean of the school. The departmental examination coordinator (DEC) and teaching and learning coordinator (TLC), ensure the quality of the lectures or practical deliveries. However, all staff members are distributed to either one or two working committees at the school which are a reflection of the senate committees so as to ensure proactive, other than passive participation of all faculty members. Given the nature of all computing disciplines, the school has a designated person who works in collaboration with the heads of department in handling or managing the graduation project process. Additionally, (popularly known as the doctoral committee due to the rigour with which it manages its business), is the postgraduate research committee that guides doctorate and master’s degree students.

Technology Students Association (TESA):

Association of Technology Students was founded in 2014 by Mike Kijjambu under the able mentorship of their patron – Mr. John Patrick Asiimwe, has been a focal point for a number of winning innovations from our students.

Community Outreach:

Annually, we identify a particular community to train and equip with computer skills, mostly the vulnerable group of people (women and children) in the society, where we carry our community outreaches to as part of community development services.

Alumni:

For the past years, the school has produced graduates who are highly placed and serving in various organizations as Computer and Information scientists, Computer/Multimedia Programmer/Developers, Software engineers, Academicians, web content developers, Computer Systems Analysts, Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts, Database developers and administrators etc.

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