Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)

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Course Description

Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) equips students with essential skills in computer programming, network administration, and system analysis. This comprehensive program covers software development, database management, and cybersecurity. Students gain hands-on experience, preparing them for diverse roles in the rapidly evolving IT industry.

  • DURATION
    2 Years – Full Time

  • TUITION
    UGX 1,000,000

  • MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
    UACE or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.

Overview

The minimum requirements for admission to any Undergraduate degree programme are:

  1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes

  2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 2 principal passes.

  3. Diploma holders must have passed with at least a credit.

The minimum requirements for admission to any Diploma programme are:

  1. Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) or its equivalent with at least 5 passes

  2. Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) or its equivalent with at least 1 principal pass and two subsidiary passes.

Additionally, for international applicants:

  1. Applicants whose first language or medium of instruction is not English, must provide evidence from a recognized English language training institution that they have sufficient command of English language.

  2. Applicants should have their documents equated by Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) of UCE and UACE documents and Uganda National Council for Higher Education (UNCHE) for Diploma and Certificate documents.

Career Options

  1. Software Developer: Create innovative applications and software solutions to meet industry needs.

  2. Network Administrator: Manage and optimize computer networks for seamless data communication within organizations.

  3. Database Administrator: Ensure efficient storage, organization, and retrieval of data in databases, maintaining data integrity.

  4. Cybersecurity Analyst: Protect organizations from cyber threats by implementing security measures and monitoring systems.

  5. System Analyst: Analyze and optimize information systems, bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions.

Course Modules

Year One – Semester One

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Year One – Semester Two

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Year Two – Semester One

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Year Two – Semester Two

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Year Three – Semester One

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Year Three – Semester Two

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