Academic Programmes August 29, 2026
Bachelor of Science in Information Systems
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Programme Description
250 The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems degree programme aims at training those who aspire to become professionals in designing, building and managing computer-based information systems.
Learning Outcomes
- Comprehend knowledge and have ability to apply concepts and design principles related to data collection, storage, processing, and visualization.
- Comprehend knowledge and skills in information sharing and knowledge management.
- Apply knowledge of Mathematics, computer sciences, and management science in the design and development of computer systems.
- Function on multi-disciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate an understanding of professional, ethical, legal, security, and social issues and responsibilities.
- Analyze local and global impact of information systems on individuals, organizations, and society.
- Demonstrate knowledge on methodologies to apply concepts and design principles relating to data collection, storage, processing and visualization.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in information sharing and knowledge management.
- Analyze problems facing public and private organizations, identify and define information system requirements appropriate to their e-solutions.
- Design and participate in the implementation of information systems’ solutions by considering constraints, both organizational and technological.
Programme Structure
Year 1
Semester One
| Code | Course Title | Status | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| LG 102 | Communication Skills for Scientists | Core | 7.5 |
| DS 102 | Development Perspectives | Core | 7.5 |
| IM 111 | Introduction to Information Systems | Core | 7.5 |
| CP 111 | Principles of Programming | Core | 9 |
| IT 111 | Introduction to Information Technology | Core | 7.5 |
| TN 111 | Discrete Mathematics for ICT | Core | 7.5 |
| IS 112 | ICT for Development | Core | 6 |
| MG 121 | Principles and Practice of Management | Core | 9 |
Semester Two
| Code | Course Title | Status | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| TN 122 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | Core | 7.5 |
| CP 121 | Introduction to Database System | Core | 7.5 |
| CN 121 | Introduction to Computer Networking | Core | 7.5 |
| IA 124 | Introduction to IT Security | Core | 6 |
| CS 123 | Introduction to Software Engineering | Core | 6 |
| CP 123 | Introduction to High Level Programming | Core | 9 |
| PO 113 | Government and Politics in Tanzania | Core | 7.5 |
| IS 138 | Industrial Practical Training I | Core | 9.6 |
Year 2
Semester One
| Code | Course Title | Status | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| CP 215 | Object Oriented Programming in Java | Core | 9 |
| CP 212 | System Analysis and Design | Core | 7.5 |
| IM 218 | Information systems strategies | Core | 6 |
| IS 213 | E-Government Information System: Design and Implementation | Core | 7.5 |
| MS 211 | Operation Research for Business Decision | Core | 9 |
| CP 211 | Introduction to Linux/ Unix systems | Core | 9 |
| IS 214 | Decision Support Systems | Core | 7.5 |
| HI 213 | E-Health | Elective | 7.5 |
| IM 211 | Business Information Systems | Elective | 7.5 |
| CN 211 | Computer Networking Protocol | Elective | 7.5 |
| CP 213 | Data Structure and Algorithms | Elective | 10.5 |
Semester Two
| Code | Course Title | Status | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 221 | ICT Research Methods | Core | 7.5 |
| IM 223 | Design and Management of Enterprise Systems Core | Other | 7.5 |
| CP 226 | Operating System | Core | 9 |
| CP 221 | Internet Programming and Application I | Core | 9 |
| MG 221 | Organizational Behavior | Core | 8 |
| CP 224 | Database Management Systems | Core | 7.5 |
| IS 238 | Industrial Practical Training II | Core | 9.6 |
| ET 321 | Distance Learning | Elective | 7.5 |
| EMM224 | E-Marketing | Elective | 8 |
Year 3
Semester One
| Code | Course Title | Status | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| BT 413 | ICT Project Management | Core | 6 |
| MG 316 | Organizational Risk Management | Core | 9 |
| IS 316 | Information Systems Project I | Core | 6 |
| CP 311 | Internet Programming and Applications II | Core | 9 |
| IM 314 | Business Intelligence Systems and Data Visualization | Core | 7.5 |
| EME 314 | ICT Entrepreneurship | Core | 7.5 |
| CP 313 | Mobile Application Development | Core | 9 |
| CT 312 | Computer Maintenance | Elective | 9 |
| MG 311 | Strategic Management | Elective | 7.5 |
| IM 313 | Principle of Big Data Management | Elective | 7.5 |
| IS 318 | E-Agriculture and Environment | Elective | 6 |
Semester Two
| Code | Course Title | Status | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| IS 326 | Information Systems Project II | Core | 9 |
| IS 328 | Geographic Information System | Core | 7.5 |
| TN 324 | Statistics for Information Analysis | Core | 7.5 |
| LW 3208 | ICT Laws and Ethics | Core | 6 |
| IM 327 | Computer Supported Collaborative Work | Core | 6 |
| HR 322 | Organizational Change and Development | Core | 9 |
| IM 326 | Knowledge Management Systems | Core | 6 |
| IS 322 | Information Systems Competences | Core | 6 |
| CP 423 | System Administration and Management | Other | 9 |
| CP 321 | Distributed Database Systems | Other | 9 |
| IM 324 | Selected Topics in Information Systems | Other | 6 |
| IS 321 | Information Systems Theories | Other | 6 |
| CP 424 | Cloud Computing | Other | 7.5 |
| IM 323 | Business Analytics – Principles and Applications Electives | Other | 7.5 |
Special Programme Requirements
253 • Every student must attend Industrial Practical Training (IPT) for 2 Months (8 Weeks) after the second semester of the first and the second year. • In the third year, a student is required to undertake Final Year Project (FYP) for both semesters. • Estimated cost for IPT is TZS 560,000 per year. • Estimated cost for FYP is TZS 200,000 per year.
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