Master of Computer Science
- Programme Code: MCS
- Duration: 2 Years
- Study time: Weekend
- Intake: August
Overview
Entry Requirements
The following are the minimum entry requirements to the MCS program:
- Holder of a minimum of second class honors undergraduate degree that has content-rich in computer science or software engineering or mathematics;
- A Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science with a relevant Bachelor’s degree in computing or related field.
Fees Structure
- Tuition Fees per Semester (East African): UGX 1,500,000
- Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans): $730
Application and selection
Course details
YEAR 1 : SEMESTRE 1 | |||||
Course Code | Name of Course | LH | PH | CH | CU |
MCS7101 | Big Data Analytics | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7102 | Advanced Object Oriented Programming | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7103 | Advanced Database Design and Management | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7104 | Information Technology Project Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7105 | Research Methods in Computing | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Semester Credit Unit | 20 | ||||
YEAR 1 : SEMESTRE 2 | |||||
MCS7201 | Computer Application in Research | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7202 | Scholarly Writing and Publishing Skills | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7203 | Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Elective course( Choose any Two) | |||||
MCS7204 | Simulation And Modelling | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7205 | Integrative Programming And Technologies | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS7206 | Cloud computing and Web Security | 30 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
Semester Credit Unit | 20 | ||||
YEAR TWO: Plan A Option | |||||
MCS8201 | Dissertation | 0 | 180 | 90 | 6 |
Total Credit Units | 46 | ||||
YEAR TWO: Plan B Option | |||||
YEAR 2 : SEMESTRE 1 | |||||
MCS8101 | Mobile Software And Content Development | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
MCS8102 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
MCS8103 | Software Engineering | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
Elective course( Choose any Two) | |||||
MCS8104 | Information Security Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
MCS8105 | Mobile And Wireless Networks | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
MCS8106 | Advanced Systems Analysis and Modelling | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
Semester Credit Unit | 20 | ||||
YEAR 2 : SEMESTRE 2 | |||||
MCS8202 | Project Report | 0 | 180 | 90 | 6 |
Total Credit Unit
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66 |
Career opportunities
The MCS seeks to prepare students for careers as postsecondary instructors, corporate researchers, technology specialists, chief information officers, information technology strategists, chief technology officers, higher education faculty members or administrators, information technology consultants, entrepreneurs and technical managers or directors. This implies that once this program is started will not only impart knowledge and skills to its candidates but also help to boost the human capacity development of the IT sector in the region.
Target Audience:
The MCS program targets computing professionals, mid-career and senior personnel are working in Information Technology Sector both in government and in Civil Society Organizations. This curriculum provides an opportunity for both full-time and part-time staff members in the department to upgrade their qualifications.