Bachelor of Science in Business Computing

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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

The Bachelor of Business Computing degree is meant to equip students with the skills to compete in the changing global market where the internet is a key tool. The need for competitiveness in business has made it necessary for the ZCAS University in association with the University of Zambia to produce a product that will make it possible for graduates to effectively use ICTs in their businesses and thus enhance the development of the Zambian economy.

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PROGRAMME DETAILS

The Bachelor of Business Computing programme is designed to meet the growing demand for Information and Communications Technology (ICT) knowledge among the business fraternity in both the private and the public sectors as well as groom prospective entrepreneurs in the use of ICTs in business.

To qualify for admission into this Programme an applicant must have a minimum of five credits at O’ level including English and Mathematics and must satisfy the entrance requirements of the BBComp programme which are:

Holder of a Business Management related Degree
Holder of any other relevant advanced diploma in Business Management
Holder of any relevant 3 year diploma in any business related area from a reputable college or university
Three ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or equivalent
Holder of relevant business experience supported by appropriate CV and reference(s) may be admitted on mature-age basis subject to approval by an admissions panel.

DURATION OF STUDY

The programme runs for four years on full time, part time and distance education and not more than five academic years in case of any eventualities or unforeseen circumstances.

COURSES IN PROGRAMME

Year 1Year 2Year 3Year 4

Semester 1		Semester 2
SMS1281	Academic Writing	CIT1742	Professional Ethics in Computing
CCS1401	Computing and ICT Skills	SEC1172	Introduction to Economics
SMS1901	Introduction to Management	BAC1102	Principles of Accounting
BAC1201	Cost Accounting	CCS1102	Fundamentals of Programming

Semester 1		Semester 2
CIT2641	Introduction to Databases	CCS2612	Data Communication and Computer Networks
BAC2101	Financial Accounting	BBA1102	Principles of Marketing
CCS2301	Operating Systems Concepts	SMS2322	Human Resource Management and Development
CCS2121	Object-Oriented Programming	CCS2112	Web Application Development

Semester 1		Semester 2
CIT3341	e-Commerce and Security	CCS3142	Mobile Application Developments
CIT3441	Human-Computer Interactions	CIT3252	Knowledge Management Systems
CIT3241	Business Systems Analysis	CCS3232	Software Design and Architecture
CIT3311	Computer and Network Security	CIT3242	IT Project Management

Semester 1		Semester 2
CIT4541	Multimedia Systems	CAS4192	Machine Learning Techniques
CIT4251	Strategic Management of IT	SMS4922	Strategic Management
CCS4711	Cryptography and Applications	BBA4232	Innovation and Entrepreneurship
CCS4801	Software Research Tools and Techniques	CCS4802	Computing Project