University of Swaziland 2019/2020 Admission
INSTITUTE OF DISTANCE EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY-IDE (BSC IT –
IDE)
PREAMBLE
Subject to the provisions of the Academic General Regulations, the following regulations for
the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT) Degree in the Faculty of
Science and Engineering shall apply.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
The entrance requirements sh
in English Language, Mathematics/Additional Mathematics and TWO subjects drawn from
the following subjects
Biology Additional Mathematics*
Agriculture Combined Science
Commerce Chemistry
Economics Geography
General Science Human and Social Biology
Physics Physical Science
Principle of Accounts Food and Nutrition
And any other subject
Academic General Regulations.
f) Diploma Admissions
An applicant who intends to study for a B.Sc. IT degree must have completed a Diploma in
IT, Computer Science or Commerce from a recognized institution. Senate shall determine
the level of entry and subjects to be taken.
g) Other Admissions
An applicant who has a Bachelor degree in Information Science, Library Management,
Business Management, IT related degree from UNISWA or any recognized institution may
be admitted to Level 2 this programme. The Senate shall determine the level of entry and
courses to be taken.
DURATION
The normal duration of the programme shall be 8 semesters (four years).
DEGREE STRUCTURE
The programme shall consist of the following course:
Level 1
Semester I
Core Courses L P Cr
CSC111 Introduction to Computer Science 3 3 4.0
CSC113 Introduction to Information Technology 3 0 3.0
CSC121 Communications Fundamentals 3 2 3.7
Required Courses
MAT111 Algebra, Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry 3 2 3.7
ACF111 Introduction to Financial Accounting 3 0 3.0
General Education Courses
ACS111 Academic Communication Skills 2 2 2.2
GNS113 HIV Prevention, Infection & Management of AIDS 2 0 2.0
Semester II
Core Courses
CSC112 Computer Programming I 3 3 4.0
Required Courses
MAT112 Introduction to Calculus 3 3 4.0
ACF112 Introduction to Financial Accounting II 3 0 3.0
BUS134 Principles of Management 3 0 3.0
BUS122 Principles of Marketing 3 0 3.0
General Education Course
ACS112 Academic Communication Skills 2 2 2.2
Level 2
Semester III
Core Courses
CSC251 Human Computer Interaction 3 2 3.7
CSC203 Discrete Mathematics 3 2 3.7
CSC205 Probability and Statistics 3 2 3.7
CSC213 Computer Programming II 3 3 4.0
Required Courses
BUS211 Management Information Systems I 3 0 3.0
Semester IV
Core Courses
L P Cr
CSC242 Object Oriented Programming 3 3 4.0
CSC272 Database Design I 3 2 3.7
CSC222 Computer Architecture and Organization I 3 2 3.7
CSC262 IT Law and Ethics 3 2 3.7
Required Courses
BUS212 Management Information Systems II 3 0 3.0
Level 3
Semester V
Core Courses
CSC311 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 2 3.7
CSC371 Database Design II 3 2 3.7
CSC431 Computer Networks I 3 2 3.7
CSC433 Web Technology and Development 3 3 4.0
CSC393 Systems Analysis and Design 3 2 3.7
Semester VI Core Courses
CSC322 Modern Operating Systems 3 2 3.7
CSC352 Graphics 3 2 3.7
CSC432 Computer Networks II 3 2 3.7
CSC300 Mini Project 0 6 2.0
CSC302 IT Research Methods 3 2 3.7
CSC304 Internship Training 0 6 2.0
Level 4
Semester VII
Core Courses
CSC400 Project 0 6 2.0
CSC461 Security I 3 2 3.7
CSC471 Data Mining 3 2 3.7
CSC421 System Administration and Maintenance 3 2 3.7
CSC411 Integrative Programming and Technologies 3 2 3.7
CSC493 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 3 2 3.7
Semester VIII
Core Courses
CSC400 Project 0 6 2.0
CSC466 IT Auditing 3 2 3.7
CSC494 IT Project Management 3 2 3.7
CSC462 Security II 3 2 3.7
CSC464 Digital Forensics 3 2 3.7
Required Courses
BUS426 Electronic Commerce 3 0 3.0
ELECTIVE COURSES
At all levels, any UNISWA course of which a student has satisfied its prerequisite
requirements may be considered an elective.
Below is a list of suggested elective courses from the Department of Computer Science.
Level 2
Semester III
Elective Course(s) L P Cr
CSC201 Introduction to Logic 3 2 3.7
CSC211 Theory of computation 3 3 4.0
Level 3
Semester V
Elective Course(s)
CSC321 Computer Architecture and Organization II 3 2 3.7
Semester VI
Elective Course(s)
CSC392 Practices in Software Engineering I 3 2 3.7
Level 4
Semester VII
Elective Course(s)
CSC491 Practices in Software Engineering II 3 2 3.7
Semester VIII
Elective Courses
CSC444 Survey of Programming Languages 3 2 3.7
SCHEDULE OF FEES – 2019/2020 (UNDER REVIEW)
A student is charged based on the number of credits he/she has registered for. The table
below shows the amount we charge per credit. A Full-time student can register for a
maximum of 24 credits and a minimum of 12 credits per semester and a Part-time student
can register for a maximum of 12 credits per semester.
1.0) Credit System Fees IDE Credit System Fees IDE/Part Time
Undergraduate Degrees Science 452.00 Undergraduate Degrees Non Science 417.00
2.0) Application Fees; 3.0) Other Fees
Citizens of Swaziland 430.00 Acceptances Fees 480.00
Non-Citizens 480.00 Transcripts (first copy free) 180.00
FINANCIAL PROCEDURE
The University does not provide scholarships of any form to its students.
BSC IT IDE APPLICATION 2019/2020
Applications closes on the 12th April 2019