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.
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
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
BBC 111 | Academic and Professional Communication | BBC 112 | Introduction to Economics |
BBC 121 | Computing and ICT Skills | BBC 122 | ICTs in Society |
BBC 131 | Introduction to Computer Systems | BBC 132 | Computer Programming |
BBC 141
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Quantitative Methods | BBC 142 | Foundations of Business Analytics |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
BBC 211 | Group Projects and Dynamics | BBC 212 | Human Computer Interaction |
BBC 221 | Business Information Systems | BBC 222 | Computer Networks and Data Communications |
BBC 231 | Financial Accounting | BBC 232 | Introduction to Financial Management |
BBC 241 | Databases and Information Management Systems | BBC 242 | Project Management |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
BBC 311 | E-Commerce | BBC 312 | Business Systems Analysis |
BBC 321 | Principles of Management | BBC 322 | Ethics in Computing |
BBC 331 | Wireless and Mobile Networks | BBC 332 | Strategic Risk Management |
BBC 341
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Object Oriented Analysis and Design | BBC 342 | Multimedia |
Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
BBC 411 | Advanced Databases | BBC 412 | Software Engineering |
BBC 421 | Information and Network Security | BBC 422 | Business Strategy |
BBC 431 | Web Engineering | BBC 432 | Entrepreneurship |
BBC 441
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Consultancy Skills | BBC 442 | Business Computing Project |
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes