Programme Details

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE


Course Description
The programme is designed to expose learners to the application areas of computer science, to enable them acquire transferable skills and knowledge relevant to both academics and industries

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this programme, the learner should be able to:

  • Discuss the Classification and impact of computers; computer hardware; computer Software; Computer data processing systems
  • Describe Features of a good program, Principles of designing algorithms for common programming problem; Modular program design principles; Procedure in solving programming problems; The various levels of programming language
  • Explain concept of internet; various services on the internet; internet connectivity; obstacles to internet growth in Nigeria. Learning Outcome
  • demonstrate problem solving capacity using computational approach in an innovative and creative ways
  • display comprehensive knowledge of computer science and entrepreneurial skills for self-sufficiency and also to meet the needs of the public and private sector in Nigeria and beyond

Job Opportunities

  • Software Developer
  • Database Administrator
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Information Security Analyst
  • Computer and Information Systems Managers
  • IT Project Manager

Entry Requirements
The following candidates are eligible to apply: Holders of WASCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (O’ Level)/NABTEB or its equivalent with Credit passes in Four (4) subjects at not more than Two (2) sittings to include English Language, Mathematics, and any Two (2) relevant subjects.