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BSC Computing Prospectus Booklet

The document provides information about the Bachelor of Science in Computing program offered by the School of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Technology, Jamaica. The 4-year program aims to provide students with a solid computing foundation that meets international standards and industry needs locally and regionally. Students can major in Computer Science, Information Technology with specializations in Networking, Information Systems, or Enterprise Systems. The program objectives are also outlined.

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BSC Computing Prospectus Booklet

The document provides information about the Bachelor of Science in Computing program offered by the School of Computing and Information Technology at the University of Technology, Jamaica. The 4-year program aims to provide students with a solid computing foundation that meets international standards and industry needs locally and regionally. Students can major in Computer Science, Information Technology with specializations in Networking, Information Systems, or Enterprise Systems. The program objectives are also outlined.

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UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA

Accredited by The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)

School of Computing and Information


Technology (SCIT)

Bachelor of Science
(BSc). Computing
PROSPECTIVE
STUDENTS' BOOKLET
PROGRAMME
INFORMATION

The School of Computing and Information


Technology (SCIT) offers a four-year programme

OVERVIEW
leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree with a
major in Computer Science and Information
Technology. the aim of this course of study is to
provide students with a solid foundation in
computing that meets both international standards
for tertiary-level computing curricula and the needs
of the computing industry locally and regionally.

Computer Science
MAJORS

Information Technology
Networking
Information Systems
Enterprise Systems
SPECIALIZATIONS

COMPUTER
SCIENCE

This is the study of the theoretical foundations of information


and computation and of practical techniques for their
implementations and applications in computer systems.
Computer Science has many subfields, such as Computer
Graphics, Computational Complexity Theory, and Human
Computer Interaction.

Careers for Computer Science


Careers include:
Systems Analyst/ Consultant/ Engineer/ Programmer
Database Analyst
Artificial Intelligence Programmer/ Researcher
Data Miner
Scientific Applications Programmer
User Interface Designer
Embedded System Application Programmer
Computer Scientist/ Researcher
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Networking Minor
This area seeks to prepare graduates for the Networking and
Telecommunications sectors, by exposing them to concepts
relating to the science of Digital and Data Communications
systems and the technologies involved.

Careers for Networking Minor


Careers include:
Network & Security Officer/Analyst
IP Engineer
Radio Frequency (RF) Engineer
Voice Over IP Engineer
LAN/WAN Engineer
Network Technician/ Consultant
Systems Specialist/ Engineer
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Information Systems Minor


The management and auditing of information systems is the
principal focus of this field of study which prepares candidates
for the careers below:

Careers for Information Systems


Minor
Careers include:
IT Manager/ Project Manager
Business Analyst
IS Auditor
IT Quality Assurance Consultant
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY

Enterprise Systems Minor


This area of concentration focuses on the technical and
practical side of enterprise systems. It entails the building of
databases and their supporting applications which are optimal
for communication.

Careers for Enterprise Systems Minor


Careers include:
Programming Analyst/ Programmer
Application Developer
Database Administrator/ Developer
Business Analyst
Data Warehousing Developer
IT Quality Assurance Consultant
Software Engineer
ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS

Candidates are required to have a minimum of five


(5) CSEC subjects or the equivalent, inclusive of
Mathematics and English Language at level 1, 2 and
3 (from June 1998) or GCE Ordinary level passes at
A, B, or C.

Documentary evidence of qualifications must be


provided with the application.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE

Applications can be made online by going to UTech Ja’s


website at https://www.utech.edu.jm. After submission
and confirmation, print or save a copy of the
confirmation page. Certified copies of the applicant’s
birth certificate, TRN, and CSEC/GCE results along with
the application confirmation page should be submitted
to the Office of Admissions and Enrolment
Management.
COURSE
OBJECTIVES

Students of both majors should be able to:


1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computer science


tools and technologies.
2. Apply fundamental programming skills in order to
implement algorithms and data structures in software.
3. Demonstrate skill sets that go beyond technical skills.
4. Determine the most effective ways to utilize software
engineering principles and technologies.
5. Apply theory and skills learned in academia to real-world
occurrences to explicate their relevance and utility.
6. Evaluate information technology solutions in order to
create value for the organization.
Connect with us:
Phone: 876-927-1680-8

Students' Affairs Office:


Ext: 2153, 2163 -5

Programme email:
bsccomputingutech@gmail.com

Programme Director:
David White - dwwhite@utech.edu.jm
Ext: 3642

Administrative Support:
Dion Ellis - dion.ellis@utech.edu.jm
Ext: 2159
Shade Ewan - shade.ewan@utech.edu.jm
Ext: 3236

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