UCJ Accredited
BSc. in Information and Communication Technology
A UCJ-accredited Bachelor of Science degree combining software engineering, networking, database management, cybersecurity, and IT leadership.
Accredited by the University Council of Jamaica
A UCJ-accredited Associate of Science degree developing hands-on expertise in computer hardware, electronics, systems maintenance, and network infrastructure.
The Associate of Science in Computer Systems Technology (ACST) programme is geared towards students who wish to gain knowledge of computer systems and information technology. It provides a wider knowledge base of the overall computer system, hardware and software technologies along with networks and systems programming. In addition to the hard, technical skills, the ACST programme includes communication and business modules designed at developing those necessary success factors; the soft or personal skills such as working in teams, oral and written communication and problem solving. The individual will be better prepared and equipped to be effective in the workplace and prepared with the foundation necessary for pursuing further academic studies.
Programme delivery
Total credits
*Blended - a style of education in which students learn via electronic and online media as well as traditional face-to-face teaching.
Acceptance into the programme is subject to the conditions governing matriculation requirements of the College Policy.
To satisfy the requirements of the Associate of Science in Computer Systems Technology, all students admitted to the programme should complete a minimum of 1230 hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher. The programme of study consists of core modules, electives, internship and an ICT Application Project.
All candidates MUST be computer literate and have access to a computer and the internet.
For more information, kindly contact our admissions office.
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DT131 | IT Essentials Part 1 | 4 |
| DT102 | Basic Electronics | 3 |
| DT133 | IT Essentials Part 2 | 3 |
| DT134 | IT Applications & Troubleshooting | 2 |
| DT135 | IT Networking Technologies | 4 |
| PR115 | Programming Concepts | 4 |
| DA110 | Computer Applications PT. 1 | 3 |
| MA100 | College Maths (General Education) | 3 |
| S101 | Research Techniques & Study Skills | 1 |
| BU120 | Information Technology in Business | 3 |
| EN101 | English Composition (General Education) | 3 |
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DT207 | Trends in Technology Development | 3 |
| WIN201 | Windows 200X Technologies | 4 |
| UNIX201 | UNIX/LINUX Administration | 3 |
| PR205 | Structured programming (with Data Structures) | 4 |
| BU202 | Project Management 1 | 3 |
| ELECT1 | General Education Elective (Speech, Cultural Diversity, Psychology, Critical Thinking) | 3 |
| DA220 | Computer Applications PT. 2 | 3 |
| BU201 | Ethics & Values in Business (General Education) | 3 |
| MA200 | Statistics | 3 |
| BU220 / BU250 | Internship / ICT Application Project | 4 |
Students who complete this programme may consider career opportunities as but not limited to:
This programme furnishes students with skills that allow them to further earn these international certifications:
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