GIMPA computer science

GIMPA computer science

About GIMPA Computer Science

The School of Technology, which was formerly known as the School of Multimedia Studies was established in 2003. The following programmes were run through an agreement between the African Virtual University (AVU) and the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT): BSc in Computer Science and Diploma in Computer Science. These programmes lasted until the agreement was abrogated in 2006.

In 2005, the School was re-named as School of Technology (SOT). In 2006, the School had oversight responsibilities over three units namely; the Distance Learning Centre (DLC), the Centre for IT Professional Development (CIPD) and the IT Department. These units remained under SOT until the second half of 2007 when management decided to make the three units autonomous. In 2009, the DLC and CIPD were returned to operate under the School. Since December 2010, the CIPD is being overseen by the Office of the Rector, and the DLC is not in operation.

Vision
To be a world-class School with state-of-the-art equipment for training the best technology professionals in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Mission
We build quality technology professionals through innovative education. We do this by delivering knowledge- and skills-based programmes in ICT, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, and other technology-related fields. We accomplish this by employing quality faculty and staff; state-of-the-art facilities; and efficient and effective systems.

1. Masters Programmes (Evening and Modular Sessions)
   • MPhil in Management Information System (MIS)
   • MPhil in Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
   • MSc in MIS
   • MSc in ICT

1. Postgraduate programmes(Evening and Weekend Sessions)

• PD in ICT
• PD in MIS
• PD in IT Project Management

1. Undergraduate Programmes(Daytime and Evening Sessions)

• BSc in ICT
• BSc in Computer Science
• BSc in MIS

1. Certificate and Short Courses
   • Certificate in ICT (CICT)
   • Certificate in ICT for Project Management (CIPM)
   • Certificate in IT Management
   • Certificate in Telecommunications Management
   • Certificate in Information Systems Requirements Analysis (CIRA)
   • Certificate in Microsoft Server Database Administration
   • Advanced Certificate in Database Programming with .Net Framework (ACDP)
   • Certificate in SQL Expertise in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (CSQL)
   • Advanced Certificate in Web Programming with .Net Framework (ACWP)
   • Advanced Certificate in Web Technologies with .Net Framework (ACWT)