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Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology

- by The Cavendish Eye

From Internet banking and online shopping, to communications and location-based services, businesses today are now investing in IT as a strategic enabler, relying on the Internet as a business platform.Be part of the innovative digital industry and solve complex problems with a Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology.

The Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology provides students with a strong foundation in developing robust application systems for businesses, computer assembly repair and maintenance; and website design. Students are equipped with essential knowledge about Information Systems processes and provided with the technical skills required to harness the power of information and Internet technologies.



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Course Overview

COURSE CODE COURSE NAME
YEAR I SEMESTER I
DCS111 Fundamentals of Mathematics
DIT110 Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies
DCS112 Introduction to Operating Systems
DIT111 Gender and ICT
DJC110 Communication Skills and Learning Skills for Employability
YEAR I SEMESTER II
DCS121 Computer Architecture and Organisation
DCS122 Programming principles
DIT123 Computer applications
DIT121 Introduction to Databases Systems
DIT122 Internet Technology and Web Design
YEAR II SEMESTER I
DCS211 Computer Assembly, Repair and Maintenance
DIT211 Database Development and Administration
DIT212 Systems Analysis and Design
DIT213 Dynamic Website Development
FST210 Industrial Training (Recess Period)
ELECTIVES(COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION-CHOOSE ONE)
DCS212 Computational Mathematics
DCS213 Object Oriented Programming
ELECTIVES(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPTION-CHOOSE ONE)
DIT214 Information Systems Management
DIT215 E-Commerce
YEAR II SEMESTER II
DIT221 Professional Issues in Computing
DIT223 PC Network and Data Communication
FST222 Project
ELECTIVES(COMPUTER SCIENCE OPTION-CHOOSE ONE)
DCS221 Graphical User Interface
DCS223 Application Development
ELECTIVES(INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY OPTION-CHOOSE ONE)
DIT225 Information Storage and retrieval
DIT224 Introduction to Multimedia Systems


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The following are the objectives of the Diploma in Computer Science and Information Technology:

  • To educate and train students in the fundamentals of Computer Science and Information Technology in order to analyse and solve computing problems
  • To build the capacity with practical orientation needed to link the Computing sector with Government and Industry under the broader perspective of Information and Communication Technology
  • To prepare professionals with knowledge in ethical and legal issues as well as the interpersonal skills required to effectively promote ideas, goals, or products
  • To prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills to pursue further studies in Computer Science, Information Technology and other related disciplines
  • To equip students with the technical skills required to design, troubleshoot and maintain computer networks and hardware
  • To impart practical skills to students in database, computer programming and web technology principles


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