UNAM Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
University of Namibia Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Degree
Bachelor of Science Honours
Introduction
Information Technology is an academic discipline that concerns itself with meeting the technological needs of users within organizational and societal contexts. The purpose of this qualification therefore is to empower candidates to be able to apply and employ appropriate information technologies and methodologies to enable them to contribute to the achievement of organizational goals. Graduates of this qualification will be able to design, implement, and evaluate computer-based systems, processes, components or programs to meet desired needs.
Admission Criteria
To register for an undergraduate degree programme in the Faculty of Science, a candidate must hold a valid Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) (ordinary or higher) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
English is a compulsory subject and should normally have been obtained as a Second Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum C symbol or English as a First Language at NSSC (O level) with a minimum D symbol. In addition to the above, admission to the Bachelor of Science in Statisitics or Population Studies (Honours) programme requires at least a symbol C on NSSC or equivalent qualification in Mathematics.
A candidate should obtain a minimum of 25 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale in his/her five (5) best subjects (of which Mathematics and English must be included) to be admitted to this degree programme (Refer to the General Admission Criteria for Undergraduate Programmes in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook). Obtaining the minimum number of points, however, does not necessarily ensure admission as it is based on places available in the programme and is awarded on the basis of merit. Nevertheless, exemption rules for students who have completed a Diploma in Computer Science should apply.
Admission can also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Information and Regulations Prospectus. A special application form is available for this purpose. Such candidates may also be required to pass a Faculty entry test before admission is granted (See the Faculty of Science Admission Requirements).
In addition to the Faculty of Science entry requirements, students wishing to register for the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) will be expected to pass a Departmental Entry Selection test. This test is an aptitude test and will in no way affect students that are coming from backgrounds without Computer Studies as a subject. The test is normally given before registration, to enable students who do not qualify to select other programmes.
Duration of Study
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Honours) and the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Honours) degree programme cannot be completed in less than four (4) years. However, it must be completed within a period of six (6) years of full-time study, unless special permission is granted for this period to be exceeded.
Modules
Year 1, Semester 1 |
English Communication & Study Skills |
Basic Mathematics |
Computer Literacy |
Programming Fundamentals I |
Introductions to Digital Electronics |
Fundamentals of Information Technology I |
Year 1, Semester 2 |
English for Academic Purposes |
Contemporary Social Issues |
Programming Fundamentals II |
Pre-calculus |
Introduction to Statistics |
Fundamentals of Information Technology II |
Year 2, Semester 1 |
Introduction to Database Systems |
Object Oriented Programming I |
Discreet Mathematics Concepts |
Computer Networks I |
Year 2, Semester 2 |
Advanced Databases |
Object Oriented programming II |
Telecommunications |
Computer Networks II |
Year 3, Semester 1 |
Advanced Computer Networks |
Software Engineering |
Information Security |
Systems Administration and Maintenance |
Year 3, Semester 2 |
Internet Technologies and Applications |
Human Computer Interaction |
Research Methodology |
Platform Technologies |
Year 4, Semester 1 |
Research Project |
Network System Security |
Wireless and Mobile Computing |
IT Project Management |
Distributed Systems |
Artificial Intelligence |
Year 4, Semester 2 |
Research Project |
Entrepreneurship and Management of IT Systems |
Automation |
Real Time Multimedia |
Cloud Computing |
See Also
University of Namibia Faculty of Science Overview
University of Namibia Faculty of Science Contact Address
University of Namibia Faculty of Science Courses
University of Namibia Faculty of Science Careers
University of Namibia Pages