Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Course Overview

School of Sharia and Islamic Studies is the first School to be established at Umma University.

Who Can Join

  • A holder of a bachelor’s Degree with at least upper second class honors degree from a recognized institution
  •  A holder of a lower second class degree with 2 years’ experience with proven ability inresearch

Area of Specialization

Career Opportunities

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Upon completion of a course inComputer Science and IT,one can be:
  • Aweb developer
  • ICT Manager
  • Data Analyst
  • Web content manager
  • Information officer
  • Software Engineer
  • Security software engineer

Admission Requirements

  • KCSE certificate with a minimum of aggregate of C+ (plus) or equivalent qualification. Candidates should have obtained a C in Mathematics and English inthe KCSE Examinations.
  • A-Levels or equivalent: Acandidate should have a minimum of three (3) principal passes.
  • EACE/KACEIEAACE certificate with a minimum of 2 principals passes and 1 subsidiary pass and five (5) credits inany five subjects at ‘O’ level and three (3) principals at ‘N level.
  • Diploma holders in any relevant area of specialisation from an institution recognized or a Kenya National Examination Council Diploma certificate equivalent.
  • IB Diploma certificate with a minimum of five passes of grade 4 and above.

Course Program Duration & Structure

  • 8 Semesters
  • Duration 3years
  • 12 weeks attachment
  • Attachment Ksh.10,000
  • Research/ Project Ksh.10,000

Mode of Delivery

  • This is a fulltime programme.
  • The Course is highly practical thus demands for physical attendance classes. Some of the units are however blended with both physical and virtual modes.

Course Roadmap

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SEMESTER I SEMESTER II
  • UMMA 009: Health Awareness and Life Skills
  • UMMA 007: Communication Skills
  • BFPA 100: Theatre History
  • BFPA 101: Principles of Stage Acting
  • BFPA 102: History of Film
  • BFPA 103: Basic Video Camera Operations
  • UMMA 003: Information Literacy
  • UMMA 004: Computer Literacy
  • BFPA 104: The Art of Story Telling
  • BFPA 105: Introduction to Dance Skills
  • BFPA 106: Film Genres
  • BFPA 107: Acting for TV and Film
  • BFPA 108: Fundamentals of Film Making
Self Sponsored Students (SSS)
Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • UMMA 009: Health Awareness and Life Skills
  • UMMA 007: Communication Skills
  • BFPA 100: Theatre History
  • BFPA 101: Principles of Stage Acting
  • BFPA 102: History of Film
  • BFPA 103: Basic Video Camera Operations
  • UMMA 003: Information Literacy
  • UMMA 004: Computer Literacy
  • BFPA 104: The Art of Story Telling
  • BFPA 105: Introduction to Dance Skills
  • BFPA 106: Film Genres
  • BFPA 107: Acting for TV and Film
  • BFPA 108: Fundamentals of Film Making
  • UMMA 005: Entrepreneurship
  • BFPA 200: Photography & Design
  • BFPA 201: Basic Video Editing
  • BFPA 202: Playwrighting I
  • BFPA 203: Stage Directing I
  • BFPA 204: Theatre Criticism
  • BFPA 205: Principles of Advertising

    Intake Periods

  • January
  • May
  • September

    Modes of Study

  • Full Time
  • Part Time