Bachelors of Computer Science (BCS)

Computers play and will play a dominant role in the socio-economic development of a nation. Advent of computers has ushered in the era of rapid developments and prosperity all over the advanced countries of the world. Many countries in the Far East have become economic giants because of the use of computers in all spheres of their economic activities. Developing countries like Bangladesh are also catching up with the rest of the world. Computers if well utilized can play a major role as a means of economic enhancements in developing countries like Uganda.

With the importance of knowledge in the area of computer in perspective, Multitech Business School undertakes the responsibility to develop the human resources in this area through offering a degree program in computer science.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSc.CS) Degree Programme is offered to satisfy the increasing demand for Computer Scientists in both the private and public sectors. It also provides an avenue to those already engaged in the computing and ICT sector without a degree qualification in Computer Science to enhance their knowledge and skills and obtain formal qualifications. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science curriculum is designed to provide a formal body of knowledge for students interested in careers in the ever evolving computer industry. The curriculum includes a foundation in basic sciences, which includes courses related to both software and hardware fundamentals, and selected electives to allow students to specialize in areas of their interest.

Year One Semester One (6 Core Courses)

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
BCS 1101	Computer Fundamentals and Application	45	-	30	60	4
BCS 1102	Computational Mathematics 1	30	-	30	45	3
BCS 1103	Solution Methods in Optimization	45	-	30	60	4
BAM 1102	Principles of Management	45	-	-	45	3
BAM 1104	Business Communication Skills	30	-	30	45	3
BAM 1101	Principles of Accounting	30	-	60	60	4
Sub Total						21

Year One Semester Two (6 Core Courses)

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
BCS 1201	Computer Organization & Architecture	30	-	60	60	4
BCS 1202	Structured programming	30	30	-	45	3
BIT1201	System Administration and Maintenance	30	-	60	60	4
BIT1202	Fundamentals of Database systems	30	-	60	60	4
BIT1203	Introduction to Web systems and Technology	45	-	-	45	3
BCS 1204	Numerical Analysis	45	-	30	45	3
Sub Total						21

Year Two Semester One (5 Core courses & 1 Elective)

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
BIT 2101	CISCO-IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software Repair	30	-	60	60	4
BIT 2102	Database Management Systems	30	-	60	60	4
BCS 2102	Data Structures and Algorithms	30	-	60	60	4
BBC 2102	Research Methodology	45	-	-	45	3
BCS 2105	Object Oriented Programming	30	-	60	60	4
Electives: (1 Elective Course)
BCS 2103	Formal Methods	45	-	30	60	3
BIT 2103	Information Assurance & Security	45	-	-	45	3
Sub Total						22

Year Two Semester Two (5 Core courses)

CODE		LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
BCS 2201	Automata, Complexity and Computability	45	-	-	45	3
BCS 2205	Artificial Intelligence	45	-	30	45	4
BIT 2203	System Analysis & Design	30	-	60	60	4
BIT 2202	Application Development. VB.NET	30	-	60	60	4
BIT 2202	Computer Networks & Data Communication	45	-	-	45	3
Sub Total						18

Year Two Recess Term

BBC 2301	Industrial Training	15	-	90	60	4
BBC 2302	Business plan Development	15	-	90	60	4
Sub Total						8

Year Three Semester One (5 Core courses)

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
BCS 3101	Software Engineering for Internet Applications	30	-	60	60	4
BCS 3102	Systems Programming with Python	15	-	60	45	4
BBC 3104	Business Intelligence & Data Warehousing	30	-	60	60	4
BCS3104	Operating Systems	30	-	60	60	4
BCS 3106	Cryptology and coding Theory	45	-	-	45	3
Sub Total						19

Year Three Semester Two (4 Core Courses & 1 Elective)

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
BCS 3105	Simulation and Modelling	30	-	60	60	4
BIT 3203	Advanced Web Systems & Technology	45	-	30	60	4
BCS 3202	Research Project	15	-	90	60	4
Electives: (1 Elective Course)
BIT 3202	Advanced Programming	15	-	60	45	3
BBC 3204	Enterprise Network Management	15	-	60	45	3
BIT 3205	User Interface Design	15	-	60	45	3
Sub Total						15

Vocational Recess (7 options select 1)

OPTION	COURSE NAME	LH	TH	PH	CH	CU
Option I	Tailoring, fashion & Design	15	-	90	60	4
Option II	Hair dressing & Beauty Therapy	15	-	90	60	4
Option III	Pastry & Baking	15	-	90	60	4
Option IV	Food Production & Catering	15	-	90	60	4
Option V	Television, Film & Radio Programs	15	-	90	60	4
Option VI	Mobile Devices Repair & Application Development	15	-	90	60	4
Sub Total						4
TOTAL UNITS		130

The graduates from the BSc.CS Degree Programme are expected to take up positions such as

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted for this programme, a candidate must satisfy the general minimum entry requirements of Multitech Business School in addition to the following shall hold:

Direct Entry.

A candidate must satisfy the general minimum entry requirements of Multitech Business School. In addition, the following regulations shall hold:

Candidates seeking admission through this avenue must have obtained: -

The Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with at least five (5) or its equivalent, with credits in English and Mathematics.
At least two principal passes at the same sitting in Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) in any two subjects (Mathematics, Physics, Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Literature, Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing and Fine Art).

For purposes of computing weighted points, the advanced level subjects shall be grouped and weighted.

Bachelors of Computer Science (BCS)

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