Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology

BSCIT-F

126 Credits, 4 Years

BSCIT-C

64 Credits, 2 Years (With an Associate Degree)

Available Classes

Day School/ Evening School

About the Programme

The growth and development of information and communication technologies (ICTs) has led to their wide dissemination and application, thus increasing their economic, industrial and social impact.  The Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum provides students with a broad perspective on the nature of technology, how to use and apply a variety of technologies, and to become experts in the development and application of these technologies.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete this programme may consider career opportunities as:

  • Information Systems Managers
  • Network Systems Engineers
  • Data Communication Analysts
  • Computer Hardware Systems Engineers

International Certifications

This programme equips students with skills that allow them to further earn these international certifications:

  • COMTIA A+
  • COMTIA NETWORK+
  • COMTIA LINUX +
  • COMTIA PROJECT +
  • COMTIA SECURITY +
  • CISCO CCNA
  • Certified Fiber Optic Installer

Entry Requirements

5 CXC Subjects (or GCE O-Levels, ULCI, SSC)

Subjects should include English Language and a numeric subject, see admissions for more details.  Students entering the (BSCIT-C) Completion Degree must have already completed a Vector Associate Degree or an accredited Associate Degree in a recognized technical programme. All matriculation or admissions requirements are subject to review, conditions apply.

Course No.

Course Name

Credits

Hours

       

Year 1

     

DT101

Introduction to Computer Systems Operations

3

45

DT102

Basic Electronics

3

45

DT103

Theory of Troubleshooting and Maintenance

3

45

DT104

Applied Troubleshooting & Maintenance

3

45

DT105

Principles of Networks

3

45

PR102

Programming Concepts (Visual Basic)

4

75

DA110

Computer Applications PT. 1

3

45

MA100

College Maths (General Ed.)

3

45

S101

Research Techniques & Study Skills

1

15

BU120

Information Technology in Business

3

45

EN101

English Composition (General Ed.)

3

45

   

 

 

Year 2

     

DT207

Trends in Technology Development

3

45

WIN201

Windows 200X Technologies

4

75

UNIX201

UNIX/LINUX Administration

3

45

NETW203

Network Switching

4

75

PR203

Systems programming (C++ programming language)

3

45

BU202

Project Management 1

3

45

ELECT1

Spanish (General Ed. Elective)

3

45

DA220

Computer Applications PT. 2

3

45

BU201

Ethics & Values in Business

3

45

MA200

Applied Statistics (General Ed.)

3

45

       

Year 3

 

 

 

DT301

Networking Basics

4

75

DT302

Routers & Routing Basics

4

75

DT303

Switching Basics & Intermediate Routing

4

75

DT304

WAN Technologies

4

75

PS101

Psychology (General Education)

3

45

BU302

Project Management 2

3

45

MA202

Calculus (General Education )

3

45

BU130

E-Business Concepts

3

45

EN100

Speech (General Education)

3

45

   

 

 

Year 4

 

 

 

DT305

Telecommunications Fundamentals

3

45

DT401

Fiber Optics Technology

4

60

DT404

IT Systems Security

4

60

DT403

Wireless Technology

4

60

PD200

Career Development Seminar

0

6

ELECT 2

General Education: Critical Thinking

3

45

GELECT1

General Elective: Customer Service / entrepreneurship / PR108 / PR106

3

45

MGT401

Team Development & Group management

3

45

GELECT2

General Elective: Customer Service / entrepreneurship / PR108 / PR106

3

45

BU404

Senior Project (BSICT Capstone Project)

4

60

   

126