Undergraduate Handbook - School of Computing and Informatics ...

depicted from the organization‘s stakeholders, events and products. The BIS Programme covers both business and
information technology subjects. The business subjects provide business practice framework for information
systems development, whilst the information technology subjects provide the knowledge and technical skills
required to build business information systems. The BIS programme aims to provide students with the concepts,
analytical and developmental skills required for the information systems that underpin business computer systems
and electronic commerce. The core units provide a foundation in the information systems areas of programming,
system design, database, and project management.
Objectives of the Programme are;
The objectives of the Bachelor of Information Systems programme are:
a) To build human resource capacity in information systems discipline in both the public and private
sectors, especially in universities;
b) To generate a pool of highly qualified candidates for the M.Sc. in Information Systems Degree
Programme;
c) To address the increasing demand for information systems training at bachelor’s degree level.
d) To develop professionals with theoretical and practical skills in the ICT sector.
1. Target Group
The programme targets two categories of people, namely Direct Entry and Diploma holders in relevant programmes.
2. Minimum Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the award of the Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS) Degree, a candidate must satisfy the general
admission requirements for Makerere University. In addition, the following regulations shall hold:
a) Direct Entry
A minimum weighted points set by the Admissions Board. For purposes of computing weighted points, the advanced
level subjects shall be grouped and weighted as follows:-
b) Diploma Holders
Group Weight Subjects
Essential 3 Any two best done subjects among: Mathematics, Physics,
Economics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Literature,
Entrepreneurship, Technical Drawing and Fine Art
Relevant 2 Any other best done subject of all A’ level subjects
Desirable 1 General Paper, Sub-Mathematics
Others 0.5 All others.
Applicants should possess at least a second class (lower division) Diploma in Computer Science any other diploma
with business or computing aspects from any recognized Institution.
3. Nature of the Programme
The day programme has both government and privately sponsored students. The evening programme has privately
sponsored students only.
4. Duration
The duration of this programme shall be three (3) academic years consisting of six semesters and two recess terms.
Each semester lasts for seventeen (17) weeks two (2) of which are for examinations.
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