Master of Science in Computer Science

Computing is a fast-changing, exciting field offering students numerous options for rewarding careers and future advancements. The Master of Science in Computer Science is designed to enable graduates to extend and deepen their computing knowledge and practices. The programme has been designed to provide the student with a blend of advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to emerging technologies deployed in industry and research of Computer Science.

The aim of the MCS programme is to enable students independently design and develop computer software systems and products based on sound theoretical principles and solid software development skills.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

To qualify for admission to the MCS degree programme an applicant must have any of the following qualifications:

1. an undergraduate degree in an ICT related field. from a recognised institution; or
2. a post graduate qualification in an ICT or Business or Engineering related field from a recognised university or other approved institutions.

DURATION OF STUDY

The course of study for the award of the MCS degree shall be completed in a period of not less than 18 months and not more than 36 months (3years).

Full time students

• Every semester, a full-time student shall register for and take four courses, provided that a student may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to take one additional course whether carried over from the previous academic year or additional in any one semester.
• A full-time student who passes all the courses taken during the semester of study shall be allowed to proceed to the next level of study.
• A full-time student who fails in one course in any semester may be permitted to proceed to the next level of study; provided that the student repeats the course at the first available opportunity.
• A full-time student who fails two courses in any academic year will normally proceed to part-time studies until he or she has cleared the outstanding courses.
• No full-time candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the independent study (dissertation) of the degree programme unless he/she has satisfied the requirements of the course work.

Evening and distance education (DE) students

• Every semester, an evening or DE student shall register for and take three courses, provided that a student may in exceptional circumstances be permitted to take one additional course whether carried over from the previous academic year or additional in any one semester.
• An evening or DE student who passes all the courses taken during the semester of study shall be allowed to proceed to the next level of study.
• An evening or DE student who fails in one or two or three courses in any semester may be permitted to proceed to the next level of study; provided that the student repeats the course(s) at the first available opportunity.
• No evening or DE candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the independent study (dissertation) of the degree programme unless he/she has satisfied the requirements of the course-work.

Part time students

• Every semester, a part time student shall register for and take up to three courses.
• A part time student who passes all the courses taken during the semester of study shall be allowed to proceed to the next level of study.
• A part time student who fails in one or two or three courses in any semester may be permitted to proceed to the next level of study; provided that the student repeats the course(s) at the first available opportunity.
• No part time candidate shall be permitted to proceed to the independent study (dissertation) of the degree programme unless he/she has satisfied the requirements of the course-work.

FEES

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EXEMPTIONS (ACCREDITATION OF PRIOR LEARNING)

There shall be no exemptions from any course, regardless of a candidate’s qualifications