The degree programme design is influenced by the objective to equip all students with the basics of the Software industry. The minimum duration of the Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Science and Software Engineering shall be 10 semesters or five years including one year of attachment. The programme is taught and examined at 5 levels of study. There are prescribed courses for each level of study and some courses are designated as core or optional. Furthermore, the programme also prepares students for further studies and lifelong learning in Software Engineering and in line with modern Software Engineering standards.

Entry Requirements

Prospective students must satisfy the minimum entry requirements specified in the ZNDU General Academic Regulations.

• Normal Entry: Applicants should normally have five ‘O’ level passes (including English Language and Mathematics) and at least 2 ‘A’ Level science passes (including Mathematics, Physics and any other relevant Science subject).
• Special Entry: Five Ordinary Level passes (including English Language, Mathematics and a Science subject) and a relevant National Diploma with at least three years post-diploma working experience.

Structure of (BSE) Programme

• The minimum duration of the programme is 10 semesters.
• To successfully complete the programme, a student must accumulate a minimum of 582 credits
• All students must successfully complete a period of industrial attachment of at least 8 months to be covered during the fourth year. Industrial attachment may be waivered for candidates with proven industrial experience and satisfactorily evaluated as provided for in the Faculty Regulations.
• All students are expected to register with a relevant professional Engineering body.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities available to graduates include Software Engineering, Research Institutions, Academia, Consultancy and Entrepreneurship.