ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (ODCS)

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DIPLOMA 2 Year(s) Dar es salaam
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About this Programme

This qualification is intended for a person who will design simple computer systems, create simple computer programs, manage, administer and support computer−based information systems in an organization.

Programme Objective

The graduates of this programme will be competent and able to;

  1. Develop simple computer programs that stress problem solving, independent of a particular programming language.
  2. Comprehend the techniques used to apply computers to a wide range of tasks, and associated skills of problem solving with the aid of computers.
  3. Enroll in a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any related discipline of study at NTA level 7

 

PROGRAMME FEE(S)

Local Students (Tshs) International Students (US$)
Item Amount Amount Payment Type
Tution fees 1,400,000.00 1,400.00 Per Year
IFMSO 10,000.00 5.00 Per Year
Caution 50,000.00 25.00 Once
Registration 50,000.00 25.00 Per Year
NACTVET Quarity Assuarance 15,000.00 8.00 Per Year
ID CARD 20,000.00 10.00 Per Year
Field Work 100,000.00 50.00 Per Year
NHIF Year Coverage (Optional) 50,400.00 25.00 Per Year
Total Fee(s) 1,695,400 1,548

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

SEMESTER 1
CST05105
Basics Of Data Communications
CST05103
Basic Communication Skills
CST05102
Customer Support For Ict Professionals
CST05101
Fundamentals Of Website Design
CST05106
Basic Mathematics And Statistics
CST05104
Fundamentals Of Programming
SEMESTER 2
CST05207
Essentials Of Routing And Switching
CST05210
Desktop Publishing
CST05211
Fundamentals Of Database Management
CST05212
Basic Information Systems
CST05208
Basic Electronic Commerce
CST05209
Basic Computer Networks
SEMESTER 1
CST06106
Applied Mathematics And Statistics
CST06105
Fundamentals Of Object-oriented Programming
CST06115
Field Practical Training
CST06103
Fundamentals Of Computer Security
CST06107
Business Communication
CST06104
Systems Analysis And Design Concepts
CST06101
Relational Database Development
CST06102
Fundamentals Of Visual Basic Programming
SEMESTER 2
CST06214
Project Work
CST06209
Fundamentals Of Management
CST06208
Fundamentals Of Operating Systems
CST06211
Maintenance Of Computer Systems
CST06213
Fundamentals Of Internet And Web Technologies
CST06212
Fundamentals Of Event–driven Programming
CST06210
Small Business Management

Direct Entry: Holder of Certificate of Secondary Education with four (4) Passes in NonReligious Studies and Advanced Certificate of Secondary Examination. One Principle Pass and two Subsidiary Pass in either Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry, otherwise O’Level should have a credit in Mathematics.

Equivalent qualification: Holder of certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE) with four passes in non religious subjects and Holder of basic technician certificate in computer engineering, telecommunication and electronics engineering and information technology.

 

Graduates of this programme find employment as Information Technology support technicians in a wide variety of settings.


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