# Bachelor of Science in Information Systems - Link: https://kilimanjaroyetu.com/2026/08/29/bachelor-of-science-in-information-systems/ - Published: 2026-08-29T05:16:00+00:00 - Author: ## 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.