This course provides an overview of the major business cycles of companies that provide and receive goods and services on credit. The emphasis is on data flow through the organization showing how these subsystems interrelate. The use of accounting information systems in achieving organizational objectives, and the basic information functions of several accounting applications (Sales, Billing-Receivables, Purchasing-Payables, Inventory, Payroll, General Ledger, Manufacturing).The use of a general ledger software package and the ability to be able to set up use and support an Accounting/Financial Information Systems in the workplace.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Pre-College
This course will introduce students to the fundamental concepts underlying modern computer organization and architecture. The main objective of the course is to familiarize students with hardware design including logic design, basic structure and behavior of the various functional modules of the computer and how they interact to provide the processing needs of the user, the interaction between computer hardware and software at various levels. The students will learn the concepts of computer technology, It will cover machine level representation of data, performance evaluation, instruction set design, computer arithmetic, CPU structure and functions, memory system organization and architecture, system input/output, multiprocessors, data path and control unit design of processors and enhancing performance with pipelining.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Computer Studies, Computer- Electronics Engineering Technology, Pre-College, Secondary Education
This Pre-College computing course is designed for students with little or no formal knowledge of computers. Students will be introduced to fundamental computing concepts and principles that will help to enhance their basic computer skills. Students will train from the introduction, basic parts and functions of the computer, programmes and application software, and also how to use it completely for daily works. After acquiring the fundamental skills, students will learn how to use their computers to connect to and explore the internet, and use the internet as a tool for research. Students will also learn how to create and format simple word documents, create cover pages, table of contents, and bibliography using the APA formatting style. The skills learned in this class will help to prepare precollege students for success in advanced studies as future college students
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Pre-College
This is an introductory course designed for students with little or no computer experience. This course is designed to teach students basic computer concepts and the fundamental operation and functions of a computer. This course provides a general introduction to computer information systems, hardware and software, processing and storage concepts, as well as the movement of data through input and output devices. Students will also learn the basics of Internet use and e-mail, how to use desktop publishing tools like MS Word to compose and edit documents, and how to transfer files across the internet.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Computer Studies, Pre-College
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of data communications technologies and with reference to Local Area Networks: the concepts, the equipment, and protocols as well as operational issues of performance, reliability, and security. The course covers a balanced mix of data communications fundamentals, emerging data communications technologies, and business and IT management concepts. The first part aims to develop a coherent understanding of the fundamental data communications concepts and technologies. Students will have a chance to apply their learning through team projects on business implications of an emerging data communications technology of their choice.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Pre-College
To continue the development of methods for general modular programmedesign and data abstraction, to learn some specific algorithms used to manipulate data structures and data structures which are applicable to a range of problems, and to gain an understanding of techniques for analyzing algorithms and data structures in relation to programmedesign. Learning problem solving methods and algorithm development and how data structures are used to store information in computer programmes.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Computer Studies, Computer- Electronics Engineering Technology, Pre-College, Secondary Education
Database applications using MS Access. Introduction to methods of creating and relating tables, design forms for data entry and editing, run queries of varying complexities and generate customized reports. Creating switchboard to launch the application and provide its functionality. Students are introduced to Visual Basic for Access in the context of event procedures and functions associated with form controls. Students gain insight and hands-on experience in developing fairly complex applications. The use of SQL will be introduced in this course to create queries on databases.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Pre-College
This course provides an introduction on the fundamental concepts of database systems. This course also aims to provide the students with an understanding of the main issues related to data modelling, creation, storage and manipulation as employed in database systems. In particular, as the course is aimed at providing the student with a detailed presentation of the theory and practice of the relational model, and the introduction of recent and emerging trends in database systems. Students will also improve their skills on system analysis, database design, and implementation using a commercial database system.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Pre-College
This course introduces the concepts of information technology, basic types of information systems, information systems development process, and application software. It places emphasis on the strategic role of information within an organization and the need to manage this valuable resource. It also focuses on the key components of information systems: people, software, hardware, data, and communication technologies; and how these components can be integrated and managed to create a competitive advantage. Students will also examine the impact of information technology on an organization’s decision-making as well as ethical issues facing managers.
Faculty: Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Electrical Engineering, Pre-College
The Information Technology course develops foundational skills in applying essential and emerging business productivity information technology tools. This course is focused on business productivity software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics, data analytics, and business-oriented utilization of the Internet. The objective of the programme is to build a strong foundation in business and business technologies easily applied in a work setting.
Faculty: Management Information Systems
Programme Type: Associate Degree, Bachelors Degree, Certified & TVET, Computer Applications, Pre-College
