Master of Information Technology
The Master of Information Technology (MIT) aims at nurturing graduates who can demonstrate mastery of advanced levels of theoretical and practical ICT knowledge which they can apply in tackling complex global challenges. The Master of Information Technology (MIT) mainly deals with the Management of Information Technology focusing on a number of areas including but not limited to business process management, e-services, computer security, technology modeling, and data management. The Programme is designed to give students a thorough knowledge of the field and to provide a firm foundation for professional growth and research. It develops skills applicable to complex real-world problems by blending theory and practice. The core courses in this programme address challenges related to Enterprise Governance of ICT, Managing ICT Projects, Risk & Change Management, Cyber Security Management, IT Project Management among others. Graduates of this programme are expected to engage in managerial processes that require critical thinking, problem-solving and intensive hands-on to solve real-world problems.
The MIT programme will prepare postgraduate students capable of articulating theories and practices that underpin Information Technology with an emphasis on data modeling, information processing, Information technology strategy formulation in business organizations, e-commerce development, and management of Information Technology resources and personnel. The programme consists of lectures, tutorials, practical and individual research projects.
Overview
| Code | MIT |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Study time | Weekend |
| Intake | August |
Entry requirements
To qualify for admission, a candidate must fulfill the general Kabale University entry requirements for master’s degrees, and in addition, the candidate must be a holder of either;
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or any other related field such as Computer Science, Software engineering, Bachelor of Computer with Education, Bachelor of Business Computing, and Computer engineering.
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 |
Fees Structure 2025-2026
Course details
- LH Lecture Hours
- CH Contact Hours
- TH Tutorial Hours
- CU Credit Units
| YEAR 1 : SEMESTER 1 | |||||
| Course Code | Name of Course | LH | PH | CH | CU |
| MIT7101 | Information Technology Project Management | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT7102 | Research Methods in Computing | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT7103 | Advanced Database Design and Management | 15 | 90 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT7104 | Advanced Management Information System | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT7105 | Advanced Systems Analysis and Modeling | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| Semester Credit Unit | 20 | ||||
| YEAR 1 : SEMESTRE 2 | |||||
| MIT7201 | Computer Application in Research | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT7202 | Scholarly Writing and Publishing Skills | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT7203 | Information Security Management | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
| Elective course( Choose any Two) | |||||
| MIT7204 | Mobile and Wireless Networks | 30 | 30 | 45 | 4 |
| MIT7205 | Web-based Technologies | 15 | 60 | 45 | 4 |
| MIT7206 | Advanced Artificial Intelligence | 30 | 30 | 45 | 4 |
| Semester Credit Unit | 20 | ||||
| YEAR TWO
PLAN A OPTION |
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| MIT8201 | Dissertation | 0 | 180 | 90 | 6 |
| Total Credit Units | 46 | ||||
| YEAR TWO | PLAN B OPTION | ||||
| YEAR 2 : SEMESTER 1 | |||||
| MIT8101 | Advanced Object Oriented Programming | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT8102 | ICT Policy and Cyber Laws | 45 | 30 | 60 | 4 |
| MIT8103 | Geographical Information Systems | 30 | 60 | 60 | 4 |
| Elective course( Choose any Two) | |||||
| MIT8104 | Big Data Analytics | 30 | 30 | 45 | 4 |
| MIT8105 | Cloud Computing and Web Security | 30 | 30 | 45 | 4 |
| MIT8106 | Mobile Software And Content Development | 15 | 60 | 45 | 4 |
| Semester Credit Unit | 20 | ||||
| YEAR 2 : SEMESTRE 2 | |||||
| MIT8202 | Project Report | 0 | 180 | 90 | 6 |
| Semester Credit Unit | 66 | ||||
Career opportunities
Target Audience:
For the predictable future, it is expected that the Master of Information Technology (MIT) programme will continue to attract students/ learners with a wide range of backgrounds. The MIT programme may attract experienced individuals including IT professionals and people seeking career changes. MIT is appropriate and accommodates a wide range of professionals ranging from;
- Experienced IT professionals seeking to upgrade their skill sets and to understand managerial issues.
- Experienced management professionals seeking to advance their skills in managing technology projects.
- Professionals from many engineering fields seeking a change in careers.
- Postgraduate Diploma holders in IT or computer science who wish to upgrade to Masters Level.
- This curriculum provides an opportunity for both full time and part-time staff members in the department to upgrade their qualifications.