Master of Computer Science

Computing science is a rapidly changing and increasingly diverse academic discipline. Relevant issues for research concerning the teaching and learning of different programs of this discipline are even more diverse. This also applies to the methodologies needed to tackle questions within the computing discipline and such is the pillar to counteract the current increasing trend of graduate unemployment. This program is designed to train Computer Scientists, managers, students, teachers and professionals with relevant knowledge, skills and competencies that can encourage and support critical thinking among learners to help in this fourth industrial revolution since Technology is part of our future.

The courses therein like research, outreach programs, management and development education programs are all intended to support this cause and also position the products in the competitive global economy and have skills needed to answer questions brought by the digital age. The Kabale University strategic plan 2020 – 2024 theme focuses on building on the Successes and addressing the weaknesses to grow a robust Public University in Uganda. In this regard, the FoCLIS seeks to respond to the various calls of its alumnae and the community in the Western Kigezi region.

Overview

Code MCS
Duration 2 Years
Study time Weekend
Intake August

Entry requirements

The following are the minimum entry requirements to the MCS program:

  • Holder of a minimum of second class honors undergraduate degree that has content-rich in computer science or software engineering or mathematics;
  • A Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science with a relevant Bachelor’s degree in computing or related field.

Fees structure

Tuition Fees per Semester (East African) UGX 1,500,000
Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans) UGX 2,250,000

Functional Fees

Compulsory fees UGX
Application fee 50,000
Registration fees (per Academic Year) 60,000
Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) 20,000
Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) 20,000
Library fee (per Academic Year) 50,000
Medicare fee (per semester) 30,000
Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) 100,000
Laboratory Fee for MSc in Chemistry (Per semester) 200,000
Examination fee (per semester) 100,000
Innovation fund (per year) 100,000
Research fee (per Academic Year) 200,000
Development Fund (per Academic Year) 100,000
Student Games Union fee (Academic Year) 20,000
Student Guild fee (per Academic Year) 20,000
Contribution to the Uganda National Students’ Association (UNSA) (per Academic Year) 2,000
Certification (per copy) 5,000
Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies)
a)    Ceremony 80,000
b)    Transcript 50,000
c)     Certificate 50,000
d)    Convocation 20,000
Total 200,000
Consequential fees 
Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) 50,000
Replacement of Transcript (per issue) 50,000
Replacement of other University Credentials (Admission Letter, Identity Card, Library Card, etc…) 20,000
Retake/Supplementary/Missed/Special Exam fee (per course) 50,000
To be remitted to NCHE via www.ura.go.ug 
Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) 20,000
  1. The University Council reserves the right to adjust the fees without prior notice.
  2. These Programmes are run over Weekends, during Fulltime, or in Recess/Holiday Sessions.

Contribution to NCHE should be deposited using a payment reference number generated via www.ura.go.ug

Fees Structure 2025-2026

Course details

  • LH Lecture Hours
  • CH Contact Hours
  • TH Tutorial Hours
  • CU Credit Units
  YEAR 1 : SEMESTRE 1        
Course Code Name of Course LH PH CH CU
MCS7101 Big Data Analytics 30 60 60 4
MCS7102 Advanced Object Oriented Programming 30 60 60 4
MCS7103 Advanced Database Design and Management 30 60 60 4
MCS7104 Information Technology Project Management 45 30 60 4
MCS7105 Research Methods in Computing 30 60 60 4
Semester Credit Unit       20
YEAR 1 : SEMESTRE 2        
MCS7201 Computer Application in Research 30 60 60 4
MCS7202 Scholarly Writing and Publishing Skills 45 30 60 4
MCS7203 Advanced Data Structures and Algorithms 30 60 60 4
Elective course( Choose any Two)  
MCS7204 Simulation And Modelling 30 60 60 4
MCS7205 Integrative Programming And Technologies 30 60 60 4
MCS7206 Cloud  computing and Web Security 30 30 60 4
Semester Credit Unit 20
YEAR TWO: Plan A Option
 MCS8201 Dissertation 0 180 90 6
Total Credit Units       46
YEAR TWO: Plan B Option
YEAR 2 : SEMESTRE 1        
MCS8101 Mobile Software And Content Development 30 60 60 4
MCS8102 Advanced Artificial Intelligence 45 30 60 4
MCS8103 Software Engineering 30 60 60 4
Elective course( Choose any Two)
MCS8104 Information Security Management 45 30 60 4
MCS8105 Mobile And Wireless Networks 45 30 60 4
MCS8106 Advanced Systems Analysis and Modelling 45 30 60 4
  Semester Credit Unit       20
  YEAR 2 : SEMESTRE 2        
MCS8202 Project Report 0 180 90 6
Total Credit Unit

 

 66

Career opportunities

The MCS seeks to prepare students for careers as postsecondary instructors, corporate researchers, technology specialists, chief information officers, information technology strategists, chief technology officers, higher education faculty members or administrators, information technology consultants, entrepreneurs and technical managers or directors. This implies that once this program is started will not only impart knowledge and skills to its candidates but also help to boost the human capacity development of the IT sector in the region.

Target Audience:
The MCS program targets computing professionals, mid-career and senior personnel are working in Information Technology Sector both in government and in Civil Society Organizations. This curriculum provides an opportunity for both full-time and part-time staff members in the department to upgrade their qualifications.