Diploma in Software Engineering- DSE

Introduction

The program provides comprehensive grounding in computing, while equipping the learner withthe skills required in computer programming, database development and management, project planning & management and collaboration. The learner gains the technical knowledge and experience to design, develop, test, document, deploy and manage software systems, along with an understanding of business and system requirements.

  1. Career Opportunities
  2. System Administrators
  3. Mobile Application Developers
  4. Web Master
  5. Software Engineer
  6. DevOps Engineer
  7. Software Tester
  8. Network Programmer
  9. Full Stack Developer
  10. Information Systems Auditor

Program Goal

The Diploma in Software Engineering program prepares students for successful careers as software engineers by providing them with an experiential learning opportunity that enables them to apply knowledge that can solve real-world problems. The program strives to impart students with knowledge and skills that enable them to design, code, test and manage quality- measured software systems. Graduates should be able to design and develop solutions that are dependable, secure, reliable, and that adhere to the user requirements.

Duration of Programme

  • The course will be offered in five semesters (5)

Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C-
  2. A PASS in Zetech University Certificate or any other relevant qualifications from an institution recognized by the Zetech University Senate.


Program List of Units

Year 1 Semester 1

  • DIT 104 Basic Mathematics
  • DSE 101 Structured Programming
  • DAC 123 Financial Accounting I
  • DCU 100 Communication Skills
  • DIT 101 Computer Applications
  • DCU 112 ICT And Ethics

Year 1 Semester 2

  • DIT 301 Object Oriented Programming I
  • DIT 201 System Analysis And Design
  • DIT 202 Operating Systems
  • DIT 203 Network Essentials (CCNA Mod 1)
  • DSE 201 Discrete Mathematics

Year 2 Semester 1

  • DSE 303 Programming with .Net Framework
  • DSE 403 Web Development I
  • DSE 301 Software Engineering
  • DCS 301 Probability and Statistics
  • DIT 304 Routing and Switching (CCNA Mod 2)
  • DSE 302 Data Science
  • DIT 302 Database Systems

Year 2 Semester 2

  • DSE 402 Research and Proposal Writing
  • DSE 401 Human Computer Interaction
  • DSE 505 Web Development II
  • DIT 401 Object Oriented Programming II
  • DIT 403 CyberOps (CCNA MOD 3)

Year 3 Semester 1

  • DSE 503 Mobile Programming
  • DCU 110 Entrepreneurship Skills
  • DSE 501 Artificial Intelligence
  • DSE 502 Data Structures & Algorithms
  • DSE 504 Cloud Computing
  • DSE 506 Computer Systems Project
  • DCU 300 Attachment

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