School of Applied Sciences and Technology

The School of Applied Sciences and Technology focuses on practical, hands-on education in fields like computer science, Information Systems and other technical disciplines. It blends theoretical knowledge with real-world applications, preparing our students for careers in industry, research, and innovation. 

Objectives of the School

The School seeks to:

  1. Provide in-depth training in key areas of software design, development, testing and maintenance so as to turn out graduates who are able to create software solutions that solve real-world problems and pass the standards of formality, methodological rigor and good management;
  2. Equip graduates with requisite IT skills and knowledge to be able to take on leadership positions in the fast changing field of Information Technology upon graduation and to be adequately prepared to pursue research or graduate studies in the field; and
  • Prepare ICT graduates with a general understanding of the workings of organizations who thrive to integrate Information and Communication Technologies to help organizations to achieve their goals and objectives.

Departments:

The following are three (3) Departments under the School of Applied Sciences and Technology:

  1. Department of Computer Science and Information Technology;
  2. Department of Mathematics and Statistics; and
  3. Department of Basic and Applied Sciences.

Academic Programs

The School of Applied Sciences and Technology currently runs:

  • B.Sc. Information and Communication Technology
  • B.Sc. Computer Science with Entrepreneurship
  • Diploma in Information Technology 

The following programmes are envisaged in the short term:

  • Sc. Cyber Security and Digital Forensics;
  • Sc. Health Informatics;
  • Sc. Leather Science and Technology; and
  • B. Sc. Environmental Management and Sustainability.

Other Schools

School of Business

School of Social Sciences and Humanities 

School of Health and Allied Sciences