CHUO KIKUU CHA TUMAINI CHATANGAZA FANI MPYA YA MASOMO
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE PROGRAM IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EVENING PROGRAM)
INTRODUCTION
Computing is one of the fastest growing areas of industry in the world, including developing countries.
Thus, the need for
information technology (IT) work force is high everywhere. Institutions
of higher education are often expected to meet that need. Several IT
programs in African universities have been directly adopted from other
continents (especially Europe and America) and implemented in African
universities without paying attention to how well the curriculum content
fits local needs. This poses the threat that the knowledge and skills
that students gain in their education are not fully relevant due to the
technological situation and cultural background of the country.
The degree is aimed
at developing five competency areas: programming and software
engineering, network administration, web development and e-business,
hardware and software support, and general academic competency. Strands
of ethics and law, multimedia, robotics, team working,
interdisciplinary, innovation, leadership and management, sustainable
planning, life-long learning, customer service, environmental
responsibility, and global responsibility are woven into a number of
courses in the curriculum.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The student entrance requirements are based on the following conditions and categories:
Category A: Equivalent qualifications (Diploma holders)
Applicants eligible for equivalent admission to the degree program must have either:
– A diploma in
information technology with an average grade of no less than “B” or a
diploma in a related field from a recognized (accredited) institution
OR
– Met entry
requirements at an accredited university in the applicant’s home country
(for foreign applicants) subject to approval by the IUCO Academic Board
and the Tumaini University Senate.
Category B: Entrance examination qualifications
Applicants who have
at least two principal passes, but have less than 4.5 total points on
the ACSEE must pass the Tumaini University, Iringa University College
entrance examination which consists of mathematics and physics.
Category C: Mature age entry
Applicants eligible for mature age admission to the degree program must:
– Be of 25 years of age or older in the year of application
– Have completed Form IV (or equivalent) at least five years prior to the year of application
– Have attended
extra-mural classes or residential courses and submit a letter of
recommendation from the tutor, or have attended a residential course at
an Adult Education College and submit a letter of recommendation from
the principal
– Pass the Tumaini University, Iringa University College entrance examination which consists of mathematics and physics
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