UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM COMPUTING CENTRE
Excellence, Innovation and Technological Foresight
INTRODUCTION
The University of Dar es salaam Computing Centre offers a Certificate course in Computing and Information Technology. This programme which follows both NACTE and IT Essentials based curricula, aims at equipping students with appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to understand and become successful in the world of Information Technology.
The Certificate in Computing and Information Technology also serves as a bridge for those students with an aptitude for computing to move from basic Computer training through to diploma and degree levels of studies.
The programme looks at how ICT can be used to solve business problems and challenges such as developing Computer programs, managing stand-alone and networked computers, installing and maintaining software applications, designing websites and developing databases. It also enables students to gain the necessary skills for Help Desk, User Support, and hardware troubleshooting functions.
DURATION
This is a one year programme managed in 2 semesters and field work.
OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objectives of the programme are to:
a) Provide foundations of basic principles, skills and knowledge that will enhance the graduates’ carrier development.
b) To provide adequate ICT skills and knowledge which will enable the graduates to be competent in solving the ICT related problems relevant to their levels of study.
c) To prepare students for further studies in ICT related fields.
d) To provide a structured education in principles of Information and Communication Technology
e) To provide a range of personal skills sufficient to equip students with skills necessary for effective employment or self- employment in related areas.
EXPECTED RESULTS
The programme is expected to produce technically trained personnel who are ready to:
Enter ICT employment and flexibly satisfy the needs of employers
Effectively use office applications
Create various desktop publications
Be involved in PC maintenance, Web design, Database development, Programming and Networking.
Engage in self employment
Sit for A+ Certified Examinations
Join diploma programme in ICT related fields
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
(i) Certificate of Secondary Education with at least four (4) passes in non–religious subjects
OR
(ii) National Vocational Training Award Level III (Trade Test Grade I) from any recognized institution.
| FEES STRUCTURE | |
| Money payable directly to the University Computing Centre Limited (In Tshs) | |
| Tuition fee | 1,200,000 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 |
| Identity card* | 20,000 |
| ICT Services fee | 100,000 |
| NACTE Quality Assurance Fee | 15,000 |
| Total | 1,365,000 |
MODE OF APPLICATION
All eligible applicants are required to Download and fill the application form and submit to UCC Head office (UDSM Main campus) or Dodoma branch or apply online through http://admission.ucc.ac.tz
LOCATION
The course is offered at the following UCC branches:
UCC HQ Branch at UDSM Mlimani Campus Opp. NBC Bank and
Dodoma Branch located at Capital Compound, Mathias Street, Miyuji
