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) Tuition Fees per Semester (Non East Africans)
UGX 1,500,000 $730

Functional Fees

Application fee 50,000
Registration fees (per Academic Year) 60,000
Late Registration (per semester; after the deadline for official registration) 30,000
Examination fee (per semester) 100,000
Research fee (per Academic Year) 200,000
Student Manual (Payable once in the 1st Semester) 20,000
Computer Laboratory fee (per Academic Year) 60,000
Identity Card (Payable once in the 1st Semester) 20,000
Library fee (per Academic Year) 50,000
Medical (per semester) 15,000
Development Fund (per Academic Year) 100,000
Late Payment of Fees (after the deadline for official fees payment) 50,000
Replacement of Admission Letter (per Issue) 5,000
Retake/Supplementary/Missed Exam fee (per course) 50,000
Special Exam (per course) 30,000
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
Graduation fee (Payable on Completion of Studies) (Including: Transcript, Certificate, Convocation) 150,000
Certification (per copy) 3,000
Contribution to National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) Collections (per Academic Year) 20,000

Fieldwork, Study, Industrial Training/ Attachment, Internship, School Practice fee

Master of Science in Environment and Natural Resources 500,000= (per Sem)
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture 300,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Agriculture and Land Use Management 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Industrial and Applied Physics 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Applied Design and Fine Art 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Arts in Economics 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Business Administration 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Civil Engineering 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Computer Science 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Education (school practice) 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Electrical Engineering 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Environmental Health Science 200,000= (par year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Environmental Science 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Information Technology 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Library and Information Science 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery 300,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Nursing Science 150,000= (per Year)
Bachelor of/Diploma in Anaesthesia and Critical Care Med 150,000= (per Year)
Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics Management 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Public Administration and Mgt 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Records Management 100,000= (per Year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Social Work and Social Admin 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Social Sciences 100,000= (per year)
Bachelor of /Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality 150,000= (per year)
Bachelor of Catering and Hospitality 150,000= (per year)
Diploma in Medical Records Management 100,000= (per Year)
Diploma in Hotel Management 150,000= (per year)
Language Enhancement (for Students of French) 200,000= (per year)
Study trips (for Students of Geography) 100,000= (per year)
Study trips/Transport fee (for DEHS, BNS, BEHS, MBChB, BACM) 170,000= (per Sem)
  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 2024-2025

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
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 : SEMESTER 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        
MIT8201 Dissertation 0 180 90 6
Total Credit Units       46
YEAR TWO PLAN B OPTION        
  YEAR 2 : SEMESTRE 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.