About the Programme
The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is a 3 year undergraduate program that focuses on providing students with the essential skills and knowledge required to work in various IT fields. It integrates theoretical concepts with practical experience in areas like programming, networking, database management, web development, cybersecurity, and more including also the current emerging technologies. Graduates of this program are prepared for the growing demand for skilled IT professionals across industries such as technology, business, healthcare, and government.
Admission Requirements
- A candidate must have a Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with alteast Two (2) principal passes.
- Five passes at Ordinary Level obtained at the same sitting and atleast a credit in mathematics and English language at ordinary level or its equivalent.
A Diploma from a recognized institution of higher learning with a credit in a
relevant field or its equivalent.
Awarded to a person aged 25 years and above, and has passed with atleast 50 percent marks. Mature age entry certificates shall be valued for not more than two years.
Programme Structure
The Duration of this programme is three academic years distributed into six semesters and each semester comprises of 17 weeks. The last two weeks of semester are reserved for examinations.
Internship will be carried out at the end of the last academic year and will take two months.
| No | Course Units | Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 1102 | Science Of The Holy Qur’an 1 | |
| ARB 1101 | Introduction to Arabic Grammar and Morphology | |
| ISL 1105 | Biography of the Prophet | |
| ARB 1103 | Rhetoric 1 | |
| ELS 1101 | English Language 1 | |
| SHA 1101 | Jurisprudence of Rituals I | |
| ARB 1102 | Arabic Literature and Texts I | |
| ISL 1104 | Science of Prophetic the Tradition | |
| ISL 1103 | Islamic Monotheism (Aqiidah) I | |
| ISL 1101 | Holy Quran I |
| No | Course Units | Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 1201 | Holy Quran II | |
| ISL 1203 | Qur’an Exegesis | |
| ARB 1202 | Arabic Literature and Text II | |
| ARB 1201 | Arabic Functional Grammar and Verbs by their Morphology | |
| ELS 1201 | English Language II | |
| SHA 1201 | Jurisprudence of Transactions | |
| ISL 1202 | Science of the Holy Qur’an II | |
| ISL 1207 | History of the Caliphate | |
| ARB 1203 | Arabic Language Drills | |
| COM 1201 | Introduction to Computer |
| No | Course Units | Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 2101 | Holy Quran III | |
| ELS 2101 | Intermediate English | |
| ARB 2101 | Arabic Grammar | |
| ARB 2102 | Arabic Literature and Texts III | |
| ARB 2103 | Rhetoric | |
| ARB 2104 | Prosody | |
| ARB 2106 | General Linguistics | |
| ARB 2107 | Linguistics Exegesis | |
| ISL 2102 | Islamic Monotheism II |
| No | Course Units | Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ISL 2201 | Holy Quran IV | |
| ISL 2204 | Hadith Verification & Acceptance | |
| ISL 2205 | Islamic Dialogue | |
| ISL 2206 | Islamic Specific Teaching Method | |
| ARB 2201 | Intermediate Arabic Grammar | |
| SHA 2201 | Sources Of Jurisprudence | |
| ARB 2202 | Arabic Literature and Text IV | |
| ARB 2203 | Rhetoric | |
| ARB 2205 | Practice of Arabic Language | |
| ARB 2206 | General Linguistics | |
| ARB 2207 | General Teaching Methods | |
| COM 2201 | Computer Applications | |
| ENG 2201 | Intermediate English | |
| HRM 2201 | Research Methods | |
| ISL 2207 | Tafsir Methodology | |
| SHA 2204 | Islamic Law Of Contracts |
| No | Course Units | Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ERM 3101 | Research Methods | |
| ENG 3101 | Advanced English | |
| ARB 3104 | Arabic Specific Teaching Methods | |
| ARB 3103 | Lexicology and Semantics | |
| ARB 3102 | Arabic Literature and Text | |
| ARB 3101 | Advanced Arabic Grammar | |
| ISL 3102 | Islamic Monotheism III | |
| ISL 3101 | Holy Quran V |
| No | Course Units | Credit Unit |
|---|---|---|
| ARB 3202 | Literary Criticism | |
| ARB 3204 | Lexicology and Semantics | |
| ARB 3205 | Translation | |
| RPR 3201 | Research Project Report | |
| SHA 3202 | Islamic Systems | |
| ARB 3201 | Advanced Grammar & Morphology IV | |
| ISL 3206 | Methods Of Dawaa | |
| ISL 3205 | Quranic & Hadith Miracles in Modern Science | |
| ISL 3204 | Islam In Uganda | |
| ISL 3202 | Contemporary Muslim World | |
| ISL 3201 | Holy Quran VI | |
| ISL 3203 | Islamic Monotheism (Aqiidah) III |
Career Opportunities
A Bachelor of Information Technology opens up a wide variety of career paths. Here are some of the most popular options:
- Software Developer/Engineer. Design, develop, and maintain software applications for various industries.
- Network Administrator. Manage and secure organizational networks, ensuring uptime and performance.
- Database Administrator. Responsible for managing databases and ensuring they operate efficiently.
- Web Developer. Create and maintain websites or web applications for businesses or individuals.
- Mobile Application Developer. Develop mobile apps for platforms like Android and iOS.
- IT Project Manager. Oversee and manage IT projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- IT Support Specialist. Provide technical support for users and troubleshoot IT issues in organizations.