Diploma in Computer Science
The Diploma in Computer science (DCS) programme is offered to satisfy the increasing demand for Computer science technicians in both the private and public sectors. It also provides an avenue to those already engaged in the Computing and ICT sector without a diploma qualification in Computer Science to enhance their knowledge and skills and obtain formal qualifications. The DCS curriculum is designed to Provide a formal body of knowledge for students interested in careers in the ever evolving computer industry to both software and hardware fundamentals, and selected electives to allow students to specialize in areas of their interest.
| Year of Study | Semester | Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year One | Semester One | DIT 1101 | Computer Fundamentals & Applications |
| DFA 1101 | Financial accounting I | ||
| DCS 1101 | Basic Computational Mathematics | ||
| DIT 1102 | Introduction Communication Technology & Internet | ||
| DBM 1103 | Business Communication Skills | ||
| DCS 1201 | Basic Computer Architecture | ||
| Year One | Semester Two | DIT 1201 | Systems Administration |
| DIT 1204 | Introduction to Website Development | ||
| DCS 1202 | Fundamentals of Database Systems | ||
| DCS 1203 | Programming Principles | ||
| DCS 1204 | Solution Methods in Optimization | ||
| Year One | Recess Term | Recess Term | Recess Term |
| DCS 1301 | IT Practical Skills Development I | ||
| DBM 1301 | Entrepreneurship Applications | ||
| DBM 1302 | Marketing Skills | ||
| Year Two | Semester One | DIT 2101 | Computer Systems Security |
| DCS 2101 | Data Structures and Algorithms | ||
| DIT 2103 | Systems Analysis & Design | ||
| DBC 2102 | Research Methodology | ||
| DCS 2104 | Application Development Using VB.NET | ||
| DCS 2103 | Database Systems Using SQL | ||
| Year Two | Semester Two | DIT 2201 | Computer Network & Data Communications |
| DIT 2202 | Dynamic Website Development | ||
| DIT 2203 | Software Engineering | ||
| DCS 2201 | Research Project | ||
| DCS 2202 | Operating Systems | ||
| Year One | Recess Term | Recess Term | Recess Term |
| DFA 3101 | Financial Literacy | ||
| DCS 3101 | IT Practical Skills Development II |
Programme Objectives
The graduates from the DCS programme are expected to take up positions such as ICT technicians, Database Administrative assistants, Network Administrators, and Computer/Systems Programmers. Others will take up further studies in Computer science and ICT related courses.Direct Entry: A candidate must have five (5) passes at O'Level or its equivalent and 2 principal passes at A'Level obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent