BSc (Hons) in Computing and Information Systems

ZCAS offers a three-year academic framework from Diploma leading to the award of BSc (Hons) in Computing in conjunction with NCC Education, UK and Greenwich University, UK.  The NCC Education is a UK based institution, which provides internationally recognized IT qualification with effective and practical business-oriented skills.  The qualification is aimed at school leavers who wish to acquire a degree from a prestigious UK university.  It is also an ideal qualification for IT professionals looking to update their skills.

Course Structure

1st Year IDCS International Diploma in Computer Studies
2nd year IADCS International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies
3rd yearBSc (Hons) in Computing (Stage 3) University of Greenwich

Course Content

1st Year - International Diploma in Computer Studies (NCC Education - IDCS New Syllabus) 

Available both Part-Time & Full - Time

Modules:       
  • Organisational & Business Organisation                               
  • Programming Methods                                              
  • Computer Technology           
  • Fundamentals of Hardware & Operating Systems
  • Business Communication                   
  • Networking                                                    
  • Systems Development                                   
  • One Option                                        
    • Java or Web Design
Entry Criteria
  • Completion of the International Certificate in Computer Studies (ICCS  NCC Education)
  • Full time takes a duration of two semesters while part time take three semesters

2nd Year - International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS NCC Education )

Modules:

  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Enterprise Networking
  • Internet Systems Administration
  • Database Design and Development
  • Internet Security
  • Practical Project
  • One Option
    • Advanced Java
    • Advanced Web Design
    • Managing Business Projects

Entry Criteria

  • Completion of the International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS  NCC Education)

3rd Year - BSc (Hons)  in Computing (Stage 3) University of Greenwich (UK)

The final year program (120 Credit points) students need to complete 6 of the 8 modules below and the projects:

Modules::

  • COMP1302 - Database Design and Implementation              
  • COMP1303 - Distributed Information Systems                      
  • COMP1308 - E-Commerce                                         
  • COMP1305 - IT Project and Quality Management                                                            
  • COMP1307 - Object Oriented Software Development       
  • COMP1309 - Web engineering                                                
  • COMP1108 - Project (Computing)

Entry Criteria

  • Completion of the International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS NCC Education)
  • IMIS Higher Diploma (IMIS)
  • 3 year Diploma in Computer Studies Examination Council of Zambia

KEY FEATURES:

  • Qualified and dedicated team of lecturers
  • State-of-the art networked computer laboratories
  • Free internet access with prior booking
  • Most recently updated course materials
  • Continuous quality control assessment tests
  • Excellent teaching facilities
  • Availability of study rooms in the evenings and at weekends for private study
  • Campus and off campus furnished accommodation
  • Air-conditioned lecture theatres and library
  • Counseling & Placement
 

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