BBIT Programme Document - April 08, 2021

MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION FOR

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
March 2021
Table of Contents
1. General Information 1
2. Rationale for the Programme 1
3. Educational Aims of the Programme 2
4. Programme Learning Outcomes 3
5. Teaching And Learning Approaches 4
6. Assessment Methods 4
7. Minimum mandatory attendance of lectures 4
8. Criteria for Admission 4
9. Support for Students and Their Learning 4
10. Quality Assurance 5
11. Programme sustainability 5
12. Resources Non Academic Staff Complement 5
13. Resources: Academic Staff Requirements 5
14. Programme Structure for BSc in Business Information Technology 7
15. Programme Loading for BSc in Business Information Technology 7
16. Module Descriptors for BSc in Business Information Technology 10
YEAR ONE 10
BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I 10

INNV-111 Creative Thinking 11
BUSS-110 Introduction to Business 11
COMP-111 Introduction to Computer Applications 11
INFS-110 Introduction to Information Systems 11
LCOS-111 Language and Communication Studies I 12
INNV-122 Business Innovation 12
BMAT-122 Business Mathematics II 12
MATH-123 Discrete Mathematics 12
COMP-122 Introduction to Computer Programming 13
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LCOS-122 Language and Communication Studies II 13
ORBE-120 Organizational Behaviour 13
YEAR TWO 14
DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms 14

DSYS-210 Database Systems 14
ECON-210 Fundamentals of Economics 14
ISEC-210 Information Security 15
OOPR-210 Object-Oriented Programming 15
OSYS-210 Operating Systems 15
CNET-221 Computer Networks I 15
FOAC-220 Fundamentals of Accounting 16
STAT-220 Introduction to Statistical Analysis 16
MPPR-220 Management Principles & Practice 16
SYAD-220 Systems Analysis & Design 16
WEBD-220 Web Development 17
YEAR THREE 17
BLAW-310 Business Law 17

CNET-312 Computer Networks II 17
FCOF-310 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 18
HUCI-310 Human Computer Interaction 18
MLEN-310 Introduction to Machine Learning 18
MRKT-310 Marketing 19
ETHS-320 Ethics in Business Information Technology 19
MAPP-320 Mobile Application Development 19
OPMG-320 Operations Management 19
PJMG-320 Project Management 20
RMEC-321 Research Methods in Computing 20
SVAD-320 Server Administration 20
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YEAR FOUR 21
BINT-410 Business Intelligence 21

BMEN-410 Business Management and Entrepreneurship 21
ECCO-410 Enterprise & Cloud Computing 21
HRMG-410 Human Resource Management 21
RESP-412 Research Project 22
WILE-420 Work Integrated Learning 22
17. Module Outlines for BSc in Business Information Technology 23
Year One 24
BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I 25

INNV-111 Creative Thinking 28
BUSS-110 Introduction to Business 31
COMP-111 Introduction to Computer Applications 34
INFS-110 Introduction to Information Systems 37
LCOS-111 Language and Communication Studies I 40
INNV-122 Business Innovation 43
BMAT-122 Business Mathematics II 46
MATH-123 Discrete Mathematics 48
COMP-122 Introduction to Computer Programming 51
LCOS-122 Language and Communication Studies II 54
ORBE-120 Organizational Behaviour 57
Year Two 60
DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms 61

DSYS-210 Database Systems 64
ECON-210 Fundamentals of Economics 67
ISEC-210 Information Security 71
OOPR-210 Object-Oriented Programming 74
OSYS-210 Operating Systems 77
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CNET-221 Computer Networks I 80
FOAC-220 Fundamentals of Accounting 83
STAT-220 Introduction to Statistical Analysis 86
MPPR-220 Management Principles and Practice 89
SYAD-220 Systems Analysis and Design 91
WEBD-220 Web Development 94
Year Three 97
BLAW-310 Business Law 98

CNET-312 Computer Networks II 100
FCOF-310 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance 103
HUCI-310 Human Computer Interaction 106
MLEN-310 Introduction to Machine Learning 109
MRKT-310 Marketing 112
ETHS-320 Ethics in Business Information Technology 115
MAPP-320 Mobile Application Development 117
PJMG-320 Project Management 120
OPMG-320 Operations Management 123
RMEC-321 Research Methods in Computing 126
SVAD-320 Server Administration 130
Year Four 133
BINT-410 Business Intelligence 134

ENTR-410 Business Management and Entrepreneurship 137
ECCO-410 Enterprise and Cloud Computing 140
HRMG-410 Human Resource Management 143
RESP-412 Research Project 146
WILE-420 Work Integrated Learning 149
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PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
1. General Information
Awarding Institution Malawi University of Science and

Technology
Programme Title Bachelor of Science in Business
Information Technology
Programme Code BBIT
Faculty/School Malawi Institute of Technology (MIT)
Programme Length 4 years
Credits 480
Final Award BSc in Business Information Technology
2. Rationale for the Programme
Many organisations in Malawi, both public and private, are in the process of introducing
information and communication technologies (ICT) with the aim of enhancing or
improving their operations. In terms of human capital, there is no reliable link between
business and ICT professionals. In this „technological world‟ there is a need to have some
individuals at all management levels who are conversant with both business and ICT.
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Through this programme, the University intends to contribute to the solid training of
professionals with knowledge and skills on the management of IT-supported business
systems in any kind of organisation.
Business Information Technology deals with all aspects of business, management and
information technology (IT). It combines business science, management science and ICT
as shown in Diagram 1. The business science focuses on issues concerning design and
development of business system procedures and processes to be productive and efficient.
The management science deals with setting of vision and goals, planning,
implementation, deployment of resources, controlling and monitoring, coordination and
evaluation of operations. The ICT component involves system analysis and design,
software engineering, and systems administration.
Diagram 1: The Development of Business Information Technology
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
The main aim of this programme is to produce high calibre graduates that will effectively
apply IT skills, techniques and processes in the operations and management of
organizations.
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4. Programme Learning Outcomes
(a) Knowledge and Understanding

At the end of this programme graduates should be able to demonstrate sound
knowledge of:
1. The functions and operations of an organization.
2. Business and organizational systems for ICT solutions.
3. Management tools for effective decision making.
4. Application of ICT for strategic decision making.
5. Ethical and social issues related to business and ICT professional responsibilities.
(b) Intellectual Skills
At the end of this programme graduates should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a systematic and creative approach to problem solving in the
business world.
2. Apply ICT techniques and systems in business processes.
3. Analyze business and organizational system for ICT solutions.
4. Assess and manage business risks for organizational continuity.
5. Apply ethics and professionalism in the development and management of ICT
solutions.
(c) Practical Skills

At the end of this programme, graduates should be able to:
1. Develop ICT supported systems to contribute towards organizational
effectiveness.
2. Develop effective strategic plans for organizational competiveness.
3. Apply leadership and managerial skills to achieve results.
4. Display cultural, communication and team management skills.
5. Administer and support ICT supported business systems for organizational
effectiveness and efficiency.
(d) Key Skills

At the end of this programme, graduates should be able to:
1. Contribute toward strategic decision making using the acquired ICT and
business skills and techniques.
2. Communicate effectively and persuasively using the full range of currently
available methods.
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3. Manage resources and time.
4. Work in a team, which may be multi-disciplinary.
5. Learn independently, identifying own personal development needs and goals,
reflecting on own performance and managing own personal development.
6. Obtain and process information from a wide range of sources for application
in a business setting.
5. Teaching And Learning Approaches
Lectures, tutorials, practicals, field visits, industrial attachment, group discussions,

student presentations, guest speakers and research projects.
6. Assessment Methods
Assessment will comprise coursework (using assignments, laboratory, field visits, tests,
projects, and presentations), end of semester examinations.
7. Minimum mandatory attendance of lectures
For a student to be eligible to write an examination, the student must attend at least 10
weeks of teaching.
8. Criteria for Admission
Entry at Year 1: MSCE, O levels, IGCSE, GCE with Six Credits including:
Mathematics, English and Physics
Entry in Year 2:
i. A-Level with at least a C grade in Mathematics, Physics
ii. Advanced Diploma in ICT, Business Information Systems and Business
Administration.
9. Support for Students and Their Learning
- Library resources
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- IT resources (40 computers, Internet)
- Recreational facilities
10. Quality Assurance
- Internal examination moderation

- External examiners
- Stakeholders feedback
- Course evaluation by students
11. Programme sustainability
The programme will be sustained by programme tuition fees, short course and
professional certifications fee and examination administration fees of these
certifications.
12. Resources Non Academic Staff Complement
Position Required Personnel Qualification Area of Expertise

Computer Technician 1 Advanced Computer hardware /
Diploma networking
13. Resources: Academic Staff Requirements
Position Required Personnel Qualification Area of Expertise

Lecturer 3 At Least MSc Computer Science / IT
Lecturer 2 At Least MSc Computer Science Software Engineering
Lecturer 1 At Least MSc Accounting and Finance
Lecturer 1 At Least MSc Business Management
Lecturer 1 At Least MSc Entrepreneurship
Lecturer 1 At Least MSc Mathematics
Lecturer 1 At Least MSc Language and Communication
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Lecturer 1 At Least MSc Statistics
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14. Programme Structure for BSc in Business Information Technology
Semester Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Business Mathematics I (BMAT-111) Data Structures & Algorithms Business Law (BLAW-310) Business Intelligence
Creative Thinking (INNV-111) (DSAL-210) Computer Networks II (BINT-410)
Information Systems (INFS-110) Database Systems (DSYS-210) (CNET-312) Business Management &
Introduction to Business (BUSS-110) Fundamentals of Economics Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Computer (ECON-210) Corporate Finance (BMEN-410)
Applications (COMP-111) Information Security (ISEC-210) (FCOF-310) Enterprise & Cloud
1 Language & Communication Object-Oriented Programming Human Computer Computing (ECCO-410)
Studies I (LCOS-111) (OOPR-210) Interaction (HUCI-310) Human Resource
Operating Systems (OSYS-210) Introduction to Machine Management (HRMG-410)
Learning (MLEN-310) Research Project (RESP-412)
Marketing (MRKT-310)
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Business Innovation (INNV-122) Computer Networks I (CNET- Ethics in Business Work Integrated Learning
Business Mathematics II 221) Information Technology (WILE-420)
(BMAT-122) Fundamentals of Accounting (ETHS-320)
Discrete Mathematics (MATH-123) (FOAC-220) Mobile Application
2 Introduction to Computer Introduction to Statistical Development (MAPP-
Programming (COMP-122) Analysis (STAT-220) 320)
Language and Communication Management Principles & Operations Management
Studies II (LCOS-122) Practice (MPPR-220) (OPMG-320)
Organizational Behaviour (ORBE- Systems Analysis & Design Project Management
120) (SYAD-220) (PJMG-320)
Web Development (WEBD-220) Research Methods in
Computing (RMEC-321)
Server Administration
(SVAD-320)
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15. Programme Loading for BSc in Business Information Technology
Year 1: Semester 1
Code Module Lecture Practical/Tutoria Total Credits
(hr/wk l (hr/wk) (hrs)
)
BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I 3 1 4 10
INNV-111 Creative Thinking 3 1 4 10
INFS-110 Information Systems 3 1 4 10
BUSS-110 Introduction to Business 3 1 4 10
COMP-111 Introduction to 2 2 4 10
Computer Applications
LCOS-111 Language & 2 2 4 10
Communication I
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Year 1: Semester 2
)
INNV-122 Business Innovation 3 1 4 10
BMAT-122 Business Mathematics II 3 1 4 10
MATH- Discrete Mathematics 3 1 4 10
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COMP- introduction to 2 2 4 10
Computer
122
Programming
ORBE-120 Organizational 3 1 4 10
Behaviour
LCOS-122 Language & 2 2 4 10
Communication II
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7
Year 2: Semester 1
)
DSAL-210 Data Structures & 2 2 4 10
Algorithms
DSYS-210 Database Systems 3 1 4 10
ISEC-210 Information Security 3 1 4 10
ECON- Fundamentals of 3 1 4 10
210 Economics
OOPR- Object-Oriented 1 3 4 10
Programming
210
OSYS-210 Operating Systems 2 2 4 10
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Year 2: Semester 2
(hr/wk) l (hr/wk) (hrs)
CNET-221 Computer Networks I 2 2 4 10
FOAC-220 Fundamentals of 2 2 4 10
Accounting
STAT-220 Introduction to 2 2 4 10
Statistical Analysis
MPPR-220 Management 2 2 4 10
Principles and Practice
SYAD-220 Systems Analysis & 2 2 4 10
Design
WEBD-220 Web Development 2 2 4 10
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Year 3: Semester 1
Code Module Lecture Practical/Tutorial Total Credits

(hr/wk) (hr/wk) (hrs)
BLAW-310 Business Law 3 1 4 10
CNET-312 Computer Networks II 2 2 4 10
FCOF-310 Fundamentals of 2 2 4 10
Corporate Finance
HUCI-310 Human Computer 2 2 4 10
Interaction
MLEN-310 Introduction to 3 1 4 10
Machine Learning
MRKT-310 Marketing 3 1 4 10
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Year 3: Semester 2
ETHS-320 Ethics in Business 3 1 4 10
Information
Technology
MAPP-320 Mobile Application 2 2 4 10
Development
OPMG-320 Operations 3 1 4 10
Management
PJMG-320 Project Management 2 2 4 10
RMEC-321 Research Methods in 3 1 4 10
Computing
SVAD-320 Server 2 2 4 10
Administration
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Year 4: Semester 1
BINT-410 Business Intelligence 2 2 4 10
BMEN- Business Management & 2 2 4 10
410 Entrepreneurship
ECCO-410 Enterprise & Cloud 2 2 4 10
Computing
HRMG- Human Resource 3 1 4 10
410 Management
RESP-412 Research Project 0 6 6 20
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Year 4: Semester 2
Code Module Lecture Practical/Tutorial Total Credits
(hr/wk) (hr/wk) (hrs)
WILE-420 Work Integrated 60
Learning
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16. Module Descriptors for BSc in Business Information Technology
YEAR ONE
BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I
This module aims at introducing students to mathematical techniques necessary for

understanding and solving business and ICT problems. It also equips students with
thinking and reasoning skills. Topics to be covered include logic, set theory, permutations
and combinations, functions and graphs and their application to business.
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INNV-111 Creative Thinking
This module aims at enhancing students‟ understanding of the concepts of creative

thinking and to inspire and influence them with new ways of looking at problems and
resolving them. The content will include topics such as: The Nature of Creativity; The
Nature of Creative Thinking; Techniques for Lateral Thinking; Creativity and Problem-
solving; Biases and Creativity; Analogy and Creative Thinking; Creative Ideas in the
Business World; Creativity and Personality and Creative Thinking in Action.
BUSS-110 Introduction to Business
This module will provide a foundation for understanding business functions and
methods, and the management of business organizations in the modern society. It
presents to students aspects of the business environment, basic economic, marketing and
human resource management concepts and the management of business finances.
COMP-111 Introduction to Computer Applications
The module provides a fundamental understanding of computers and their applications

focusing on their day-to-day usage. Students will be equipped with knowledge and skills
on word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation using common software packages as
well as the usage of the Internet. Topics to be covered include: Introduction to
Computers, Numbering Systems, Using the Internet and Using common office
applications.
INFS-110 Introduction to Information Systems
This module introduces concepts and technologies of Information Systems (IS). The main
emphasis is on: understanding what constitutes an IS; IS acquisition processes, and how
they relate to organisational operations; basic telecommunication technologies
supporting business processes and e-commerce. The module also illustrates how
Information Systems (IS) are: planned, developed or acquired and deployed within
organisations and across the globe; used in supporting different business processes at
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different levels. Thus, the module provides a background to understanding how IS can be
planned, acquired, deployed and used in organisations and across the globe.
LCOS-111 Language and Communication Studies I
This module introduces students to cognitive academic language proficiency necessary for
effective communication. It covers effective time management skills, understanding of
variety of texts, taking fair notes from oral and written texts, writing well documented
essays, effective oral presentations, and constructive participation in class and group
discussions.
INNV-122 Business Innovation
This module provides the industrial and strategic context for promoting innovation. The
module focuses on tools and techniques conducive to generation and improvement of
new ideas, workflows, methodologies, services and/or products. Major topics of study
include creative process, product development, understanding and measuring processes,
and innovation and organisational culture.
BMAT-122 Business Mathematics II
This module aims at providing the students with mathematical techniques and
competencies needed in the various business and ICT-related fields. Topics to be covered
include matrices, index numbers, differentiation and integration and their relevant
business applications.
MATH-123 Discrete Mathematics
This module aims at giving students an in-depth understanding of basic concepts in

discrete mathematics. On completion of the module, students will be able to apply
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counting techniques, solve recurrence relations, generating functions and problems in
elementary number theory.
COMP-122 Introduction to Computer Programming
The module introduces the methodical techniques of structured programming. Major

topics include: Introduction to Computer Programming and C++, Elementary
Programming, Functions, Control Structures, Arrays, Dynamic Memory Allocation,
Enumeration, Structures and Namespaces. By the end of the course student will have
acquired computer programming skills for translating problem specification into a
corresponding computer program.
LCOS-122 Language and Communication Studies II
This module equips students with effective technical and business communication skills. It
covers technical writing, communication theory, use of nonverbal communication in
business, effective writing skills, oral communication skills and visual communication.
ORBE-120 Organizational Behaviour
The purpose of this module is to develop students‟ understanding of human behaviour in

an organizational context and how to manage it. Topics to be covered include:
understanding the individual; personality, motivation, learning and other factors
influencing individual behaviour, Group dynamics, power and influence and
organizational factors affecting human behaviour.
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YEAR TWO
DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms
The module focuses on approaches to data abstraction and modern theory of algorithms.
Particularly, the module provides content on the design and analysis of algorithms, to
solve problems. Students going through the module will also gain skills on how to
analyse the efficiency and complexity of algorithms. In addition, the module will equip
students with skills on how to navigate abstract data structures in attempting various
problems.
DSYS-210 Database Systems
This module will equip students with fundamentals of relational, object-oriented, and
distributed database systems. Topics covered include: Introduction to Databases, The
Entity Relationship Data Model, Database Design, Relational Calculus and Algebra,
Introduction to SQL, Transaction Management and Database Security Issues.
ECON-210 Fundamentals of Economics
In this module, students develop understanding of fundamental economic principles,

which allows for and encourages informed discussion of economics issues. Special
emphasis is given to understanding how these concepts are applied and influenced by
choices which individuals and organizations face every day. Topics include contrasting
macroeconomics and microeconomics; gross domestic product; economic growth and
business cycles; unemployment and inflation; aggregate supply and demand; scarcity,
opportunity costs, and trade; law of supply and demand; money and exchange rates;
government choices, markets, efficiency, and equity; monopoly and competition;
externalities, public goods, and free riders; and globalization and trade policy.
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ISEC-210 Information Security
The module focuses on the fundamentals of information security that are used in
protecting both non-digital and digital information. The course includes data and
information as a resource including classification, access and transmission controls,
Security architecture tools, risks and vulnerabilities, Operational threat environments,
physical protection, archive and retrieval of information, Information management,
Monitoring security of information and information flow, Security intelligence systems,
Similarities between computer and information security, Plan and implementation of
Business continuity plans (BCP) and Assessment principles in Information Systems
Vulnerabilities.
OOPR-210 Object-Oriented Programming
This module will provide the students with a solid theoretical understanding of, as well
as practical skills in, object-oriented programming.
OSYS-210 Operating Systems
This module provides an introduction to the fundamental theories of common operating

systems. Topics to be discussed include: Overview of Operating Systems, Process
management, CPU Scheduling, Memory Management and I/O management. By the end
of the course, students will have acquired comprehensive knowledge of building
components of common operating systems and practical skills in navigating common
operating systems including Linux/Unix, Windows and Android.
CNET-221 Computer Networks I
This is an introductory module that aims at teaching the fundamental principles and
theoretical concepts of computer networks and applications. It also aims at imparting
practical skills to configure and troubleshoot networks of moderate size. Areas covered
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include introduction to layered communication models (OSI, TCP/IP), analog and digital
transmission techniques, routing and switching, network design fundamentals, common
Internet application protocols (HTTP, FTP, SMTP, IMAP) and the Internet governance
ecosystem.
FOAC-220 Fundamentals of Accounting
This module provides students with introductory Financial Accounting skills to enable
them classify and record basic business related financial transactions and also use the
acquired basic concepts of Cost and Management Accounting that is relevant for
managerial decision-making to meet information needs of the different users of
accounting information.
STAT-220 Introduction to Statistical Analysis
This module provides students with statistical tools for quantitative analysis of problems.
Major topics of study include probability, Sampling and sampling distributions, linear
regression and correlation, and data analysis with software such as SPSS and R.
MPPR-220 Management Principles & Practice
This module provides a basic framework for understanding the role and functions of a
manager and to explain the principles, concepts, and techniques that can be used in
carrying out these functions. It is intended for those who presently hold, or desire to
hold, management responsibilities in any organization or enterprise. Specific topics
include planning, decision making, organizing, leading and controlling.
SYAD-220 Systems Analysis & Design
System analysis and design deal with planning the development of information systems
through understanding and specifying in detail what a system should do and how the
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components of the system should be implemented and work together. System analysts
solve business problems through analysing the requirements of information systems and
designing such systems by applying analysis and design techniques. This module deals
with the concepts, skills, methodologies, techniques, tools, and perspectives essential for
systems analysts.
WEBD-220 Web Development
The module aims at imparting essential knowledge to students for creating websites using
key technologies of the World Wide Web. Topics covered include: Introduction to the
World Wide Web, HTML Basics, Styling Webpage, Dynamic Webpages with JavaScript,
HTML Form Validation, and Web Application Frameworks and Design Patterns. At the
end of the module, students should have knowledge and practice needed to jumpstart a
career in web development.
YEAR THREE
BLAW-310 Business Law
The module aims at providing students with basic legal principles that will enable them
be knowledgeable of the legal aspects guiding business transactions and operations in
Malawi and beyond. Topics that will be covered include sources of Law, Malawi Legal
system, Law of contract, Law of Agency, Negotiable Instruments, Contract of Sale of
Goods, competition and fair trading.
CNET-312 Computer Networks II
This module focuses on equipping students with the necessary theoretical knowledge and
practical skills to design, implement and maintain complex computer networks. It
assumes prior knowledge of the fundamental theory of computer networks and aims at
preparing students for further training and research in the areas of computer networks
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and security. Areas covered include switched network design, WAN switching protocols,
wireless network planning and deployment, IPv4/IPv6 addressing, inter-AS and intra-AS
routing (RIP, OSPF, BGP4), routing algorithms and convergence, transport layer issues,
traffic monitoring and Internet architecture.
FCOF-310 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
The module introduces the students to the corporate financial environment with general
issues on management of working capital, sources, structure and cost of capital and
capital investment appraisals and their related investment decision making.
HUCI-310 Human Computer Interaction
The module will provide students with knowledge and practical skills in the area of
human computer interaction, to promote the development of systems that enhance user
experience. Topics covered include: history of human computer interaction, User
interaction design guidelines, Frameworks and interaction models, Emotional design,
Designing and conducting user studies, User experience design for different devices,
Prototyping, Universal design, Usability evaluation, Data visualisation and Future
directions in human computer interaction.
MLEN-310 Introduction to Machine Learning
This module aims to introduce students to basic principles and methods of machine
learning to hands-on machine learning approaches. Topics covered include: Introduction
to Machine Learning, Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Regression,
Classification, Clustering, and Introduction to Deep Learning. By the end of the module,
students will progress from abstract principles and methods of machine learning to hands-
on machine learning approaches.
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MRKT-310 Marketing
The module introduces students to the basic concepts of marketing as a system that will
provide vision to businesses, monitor and understand the dynamic environment,
generate strategic options, and develop marketing strategies based on sustainable
competitive advantage. The module adopts both theoretical and practical perspectives. It
will cover topics in the utilities of marketing concepts, marketing strategy, marketing mix,
and marketing research.
ETHS-320 Ethics in Business Information Technology
The module will equip students with knowledge on moral issues surrounding the use
of computers and information technology today, with an emphasis on ethical
issues. Areas covered include; Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users, Computer and Internet
Crime, Privacy and Confidentiality, Intellectual Property, Ethics of IT Organizations and
Software Engineering Code of Ethics.
MAPP-320 Mobile Application Development
The module will provide students with the principles, and practical experience, in mobile
application design, development, and distribution. Topics covered include: Introduction
to mobile computing, mobile operating system architectures, application development
frameworks and environments (Android, iOS, Windows, etc.), Mobile user experience
design, Prototyping, Storing and retrieving data, Messaging, Networking, Notifications
and alarms, Location-based services, Ubiquitous computing: wearables, living room,
Mobile device security, Publishing, deployment, maintenance, and management of
mobile applications.
OPMG-320 Operations Management
The module equips students with production and operations tools required in the
production and the emphasis is on computer applications and practical problem-solving
skills. The module provides a survey of the decision processes in production and
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operations management and their relationship to other business functions. Topics include
project planning and scheduling, inventory management, materials requirements
planning, quality management, capacity planning, facilities layout, and supply chain
management.
PJMG-320 Project Management
The module will provide students with the knowledge, skills and techniques required to
execute projects in information technology. Students will be able to describe the
characteristics and nature of projects; understand important concepts in project
management. Topics covered include: IT project management, project time
management, project human resource management, risk management and procurement
management.
RMEC-321 Research Methods in Computing
This module will provide students with a broad understanding about research methods,
design and analysis to enable them carry out research in their field. It covers research
strategies, techniques, data analysis and project presentation to enable students write a
proposal, collect data, analyse it and be able to present results for decision making at all
levels in an organization. Students will be required to develop research proposals at the
end of this module.
SVAD-320 Server Administration
This module aims to provide students with knowledge and hands-on skills necessary to
install, configure and manage production Linux and Windows servers. Topics include
Introduction to Server Administration, File System Organization, Server OS Installation
and Configuration (Windows and Linux server), User and Group Management, Data
Backups & Recovery, Managing services, Scripting, Domain Name Service, Web Server
management and Automating system tasks.
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YEAR FOUR
BINT-410 Business Intelligence
Business intelligence (BI) is a multi-disciplinary technique that prescribes tools,

methodologies and techniques for transforming enterprise data and information into
valuable insights for informed decision making and business planning. BINT-410 is a
beginner course that introduces the student to the fundamental principles of business
intelligence and imparts knowledge of the various business intelligence approaches,
techniques and builds skill in selected BI tools. Topics covered include principles of
business intelligence, data storage systems, data warehousing, business analytics, data
mining techniques, process modelling, statistical modelling for business, reporting and
visualization.
BMEN-410 Business Management and Entrepreneurship
This module gives students clear understanding of characteristics and operations of a

business entity and the module also introduces students to the culture of
entrepreneurship and the process of converting dreams into business ventures. Topics
covered include people & organisation, finance and accounting for engineering
managers, dynamics of business, marketing and sales, entrepreneurship.
ECCO-410 Enterprise & Cloud Computing
This module aims at imparting knowledge and skills to implement business-oriented

information technologies to support enterprise operations. The student is introduced to
cloud services options that can be harnessed to support an enterprise‟s IT infrastructure
and develops an understanding of the current challenges and trade-offs when mapping
different application suites to a cloud.
HRMG-410 Human Resource Management
This module will equip students with key skills and knowledge of managing the human
resources in a modern organisation. It presents to students important skills and
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knowledge of getting the right people with right competences to work in the
organisation, ensuring these attributes are developed to take on challenges for achieving
organizational goals, ensuring employees are equitably and fairly compensated for their
contribution, and skills for fostering good and legal relations with the employees.
RESP-412 Research Project
This module provides an opportunity for a student to carry out an independent research
project on a topic relevant to business information technology or computer security. This
module builds on the RMEC-321 (which is a pre-requisite module) where students will
have defined and developed a research proposal for a researchable question within the
area of specialization of the degree programme.
WILE-420 Work Integrated Learning
This module exposes the student to practical experience as a means of reinforcing

theoretical computer science/information technology principles learned in class through
an industrial attachment.
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17. Module Outlines for BSc in Business Information Technology
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Year One
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BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I

MALAWI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1. Programme(s): BBIT
2. Module Title: Business Mathematics I
3. Module code: BMAT-111
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
6. Presented to: Senate
7. Presented by: Malawi Institute of Technology
8. Lecture (hrs/wk): 3
9. Tutorial (hrs/wk): 1
10. Prerequisites: n/a
11. Co-requisites: n/a
12. Module Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide students with basic mathematics skills useful
in solving real-life business and ICT problems.
13. Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, students will be able to:
● Justify a given statement/ claim/ theorem by using truth tables.
● Solve business problems using linear programming.
● Manipulate different operations in set theory.
● Classify numbers in different number systems within the real number system.
● Work with numbers in different bases.
● Manipulate algebraic functions and graph them.
● Set up equations and solve them.
14. Indicative Content

a. Logic: Statements, truth values, logical equivalences, conjunction and
disjunction, truth tables, negation, tautology and contradictions,
implications/ conditional statements, contra-positive and converse and
inverse.
b. Linear Inequalities: interval notation and linear programming
c. Sets: notations and terminology, subsets, union and intersection of sets,
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universal set, empty set, complement of a set and application of set theory.
d. Number systems: decimal, binary, octal and hexadecimal numbers, natural
numbers, integers, rational and irrational numbers, real numbers and
complex numbers.
e. Combinations, permutations and Binomial theorem.
f. Sequences and Series: Geometric progressions in Business and Economics
g. Finite summation and mathematical induction.
h. Functions and their graphs: algebraic functions, linear functions and input-
output analysis, logarithmic functions, power functions and roots of
equations involving functions.
15. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment, 60% End of module examination
16. Teaching and Learning Methods / Activities

Lectures, Tutorials, individual & group assignments and laboratory work
17. Prescribed texts:

Swokowski, E.W. (2007). Functions and Graphs, Adapted International
Student Edition. Boston, Massachusetts: PWS Publishers.
Sullivan, M. (2011). College Algebra and Trigonometry. (9th Ed). New York:
Dellen
Studer, M.R. (1982) Precalculus: Algebra, Trigonometry, and Analytic Geometry.
San Francisco: Holden-Day Inc.
18. Recommended texts:

Dowling, P. (2000). Mathematics for Economists, Schaum's Outline Series. John
Wiley and Sons.
Francis, A. (2004). Business Mathematics and Statistics (6th Ed). Australia:
Thomson
Hirsch, L. & Goodman, A., (2002), Understanding Intermediate Algebra: A Course
for College Students. (5th Ed). Wardsworth Group
Simon, C. P. & Blume, L., (1994), Mathematics for Economists, (1st Ed). W.W
Norton and Company Inc.
19. Journals
Journal of Applied & Computational Mathematics Open Access Journal
Research & Reviews: Journal of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences Open Access
The Journal of Business education – Tylor and Francis online a
Journal of Mathematics in Industry Springer
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20. Date: March 2016, Reviewed March 2021
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INNV-111 Creative Thinking

2. Module Title: Creative Thinking
3. Module code: INNV-111
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/Laboratory (hrs/wk): 1
10. Prerequisites: None
11. Co-requisites: None
12. Module Aim:

This module aims at enhancing students‟ understanding of the concepts of creative
thinking and to inspire and influence them with new ways of looking at problems
and resolving them.

By the end of this module, the students will be able to:
● Explain the key concepts and theories of creativity.
● Differentiate creative thinking from other forms of thinking.
● Describe various factors that can affect creativity and creative thinking.
● Compare various techniques of lateral thinking and apply them to real life
situations.
● Identify ways of overcoming barriers to creative thinking.
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● Evaluate various techniques of lateral thinking.
● Apply skills and techniques of creative thinking in problem-solving.

a. The nature of creativity: common misrepresentations, theories of creativity,
and measuring creativity.
b. The nature of creative thinking: creative thinking versus critical thinking, lateral
thinking versus vertical thinking, and the approach and attitude of creative
thinking.
c. Factors influencing creative thinking: tradition versus creative thinking,
constraints and creative thinking, and imitation and creative thinking.
d. Biases and creativity: Cognitive bias, decisional bias, and implications for
creative thinking.
e. Analogy and creative thinking: Understanding analogy, effective and
misleading uses of analogy, and uses of analogy for creative problem-
solving.
f. Creativity and personality: personality factors in creativity, theories of
personality, attributes of a creative personality, and personality analysis.
g. Techniques for creative thinking: Brainstorming, attributes, the intermediate
impossible, analogy, association, and sleeping on it.
h. Creativity and problem-solving: Problem representation, techniques for
problem-solving, limitations of problem-solving techniques, obstacles to
problem-solving.
i. Creative ideas in the business world: problems in search of solutions and
solutions in search of problems.
j. Creative thinking in action: problem definition, the process of creative
thinking, and case studies.
15. Assessment
Continuous Assessment: 60% End of Course
Examination 40%

Lectures, tutorials, discussions and assignments
17. Prescribed texts

Sternberg, R.J. (2007). Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized.
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
18. Recommended texts

Adair, J. E. (2009). The Art of Creative Thinking: How to Be Innovative and
Develop Great Ideas. London & Philadelphia: Kogan Page.
Amabile, T. M. (1996). Creativity in Context. Boulder, Colorado: Westview
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Press.
De Bono, E. (1990). Lateral Thinking: Creativity Step by Step. New York:
Harper & Row Publishers Inc.
De Bono, E. (1992). Serious Creativity: Using the Power of Lateral Thinking to
Create New Ideas. HarperCollins Business.
Foster, J. (1996). How to Get Ideas. San Francisco: BerrettKoehler Publishers.
Greene, L. M. (2001). Inventorship: The Art of Innovation. New York: John
Wiley & Sons.
Hurson, T. (2007). Think Better: An Innovator‟s Guide to Productive Thinking.
New York, N. Y.: McGraw-Hill.
Matlin, M. W. (1994). Cognition. (3rd Ed.). Fort Worth: Harcourt Brace
Publishers.
Michalko, M. (2006). Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative Thinking
Techniques. (2nd ed.). Berkeley: Ten Speed Press.
Moser-Wellman, Annette (2001). The Five Faces of Genius: Creative Thinking
Styles to Succeed at Work. New York: Penguin Books.
Nalebuff, B., & Ayres, I. (2003). Why Not? How to Use Everyday Ingenuity
to Solve Problems Big and Small. Boston: Harvard Business School Press.
Perkins, D. (2000). The Eureka Effect: The Art and Logic of Breakthrough
Thinking. New York: W. W. Norton & Company.
Root-Bernstein, R., & Root-Bernstein, M. (2001). Sparks of Genius: the 13
Thinking Tools of the World‟s Most Creative People. Boston: Houghton
Mifflin Company.
Sternberg, R. J. (1990). Handbook of Creativity. Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press.
Sternberg, R. J., & Lubart, T. I. (1999). Defying the Crowd: Cultivating
Creativity in a Culture of Conformity. New York: The Free Press.
19. Journals
Thinking Skills and Creativity Journal – Elsevier
The Journal of Creative behaviour – Wiley
Critical and Creative Thinking: The Australian Journal of Philosophy Education
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BUSS-110 Introduction to Business

2. Module Title: Introduction to Business
3. Module code: BUSS-110
4. Year : 1
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims:
The aim of the module is to introduce to students basic business principles,
concepts and processes for effective organizations and equip them with
knowledge of aspects of the modern business environment.

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
● Describe the nature of business and forms of business, its goals/objectives,
business stakeholders and ethical issues in business organisations
● Explain the external and internal business environment that affect business
decisions
● Explain the concept of management and its functions; relate management
theory to managing modern organisations
● Identify the various business functions, activities and processes in a business
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organisation; the basic principles of economics, marketing, managing
human resources and business finance.
● Identify elements of a business plan
● Understand business vocabulary, terminology and concepts
a. Nature and Forms of Business: Business objectives and resources

Types of business; Sole trader/ownership, Partnership, Companies – Private
Sector and Public Sector, Not-for-profit, Cooperative.
b. Business Stakeholders; Employees, shareholders, Customers, community,

suppliers, government, other groups, Stakeholder analysis and
management, Stakeholder communication and engagement, ICT tools for
stakeholder communication, The communication plan.
c. Ethical issues in business: Nature of business ethics, Corporate social

responsibility, Role of business, Stakeholder theory and agency theory
d. The Business Environment: External environment; Political environment,

Economic Environment, Social/cultural, Environment, Technological
Environment, Ecological environment, Legal environment; Internal
Environment.
e. Business functions, Activities and Processes: Principles of Economics,

Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business and Finance,
Production Function.
15. Assessment
Coursework (10% from assignments and 30% from at least two tests): 40%;
Examinations: 60%

Lectures, Tutorials, group work and individual assignments, oral presentations and
debates.

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Jones, G. (2007), Introduction to Business. Boston: McGraw Hill.
Madura, J. (2007), Introduction to Business. Florida: Thomson South-Western.
Mullins, L. J., (2005), Management and Organisational Behaviour, (7th Ed.).
Pearson Education. England

Brown, B J., & Clow, J E. (2008). Introduction to Business. McGraw-Hill
McHugh, N. (2008). Understanding Business. (8th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Needle D. (2000). Business in Context: An Introduction to Business and Its
Environment. (3rd ed.). London: Business Press.
Rosenfeld R., & Wilson D.C. (1999). Managing Organizations. (2nd ed.). London:
McGraw-Hill.
19. Journals
Business and Economics Journal – Open Access Journal
Journal of Business and financial Affairs – Open Access Journal
Journal of entrepreneurship and organisation management – Open Access Journal
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COMP-111 Introduction to Computer Applications

1. Programme(s): All programmes

2. Module Title: Introduction to Computer Applications
3. Module code: COMP-111
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
8. Lecture (hours/week): 2
9. Tutorial/Laboratory (hours/week): 2
12. Module aim:
The course provides a fundamental understanding of computers and practical

usage of computer applications focusing on word processing, spreadsheets and
presentations using common software packages as well as the usage of the
Internet.
13. Intended learning outcomes

Upon completion of this module, the student should be able to:
● Name and identify the respective components of a computer, explain how
they work and use them effectively.
● Use logic operators and variables to represent simple Boolean expressions.
● Use truth tables to represent and show the results of a Boolean expression
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● Use the three commonly used number systems in computing
● Convert values from one number system to another
● Use various Internet services (web, email and search engines).
● Use various computer applications: word processing, spreadsheets and
presentations

a. Number Systems: Importance of different number systems; Types of number
systems - decimal, binary, hexadecimal; Conversion of number systems - decimal
to binary and vice versa, decimal to hexadecimal and vice versa, binary to
hexadecimal and vice versa
b. Boolean Logic - Using logic operators and variables to represent simple Boolean
expressions, using truth tables to represent and show the results of a Boolean
expression
c. Introduction to Computers: Data vs Information; Information Processing Cycle;
Main parts of a computer (Computer Hardware); Types of computers; Input,
output, storage and communication device; Computer software - distinguish
between system software and application software, describe the components and
functions of an operating system, software installation; Basic computer networks
d. Using the Internet: History of the Internet; Connecting to the Internet; IP
addresses and domain names, web addresses; The world wide web, browsing the
web, e-commerce; Internet services; IoT Fundamentals
e. Introduction to Word processing: Word processors; Basic Features of word
processing - the ribbon, quick access toolbar, the ruler and backstage view;
Document views and zooming; Text basics, formatting text; Line and paragraph
spacing; Spellcheck; Bullets and numbering; Adding images; Tables; Headers and
footers
f. Introduction to Spreadsheets: Creating a worksheet and entering data of different
types, e.g. text, numbers, dates; Copying, clearing, altering or correcting content
on a worksheet; Formatting numbers, dates and text with different formatting
styles; Entering formulas and calculating totals to process input data and produce
output; Implementing decision making using the IF and nested-IF function; Using
relative and absolute addressing in spreadsheets (including named ranges);
Inserting a simple chart into a worksheet. Formatting data as a table and
performing operations such as sorting and filtering; Creating calculated fields in a
table using structured references; Using lookup functions to combine data from
different tables; Using database functions to analyse data in a table; Linking
worksheets within a workbook
g. Preparation and delivery of presentations: Introduction to MS PowerPoint
presentation; Creating slides; Managing presentations; Using the slide show.
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15. Assessment
50% Continuous assessment (Assignments, practical and class tests) and
50% Examinations.
16. Teaching and Learning Methods/Activities

Lectures, demonstrations, Laboratory practicals, Tutorials, Assignments and
Exercises
17. Prescribed Text

Vermaat, M, E et al (2018). Discovering Computers 2018. Digital technology, data
and devices. Cengage Learning
18. Recommended Resources
Cox, J. and J. Lambert. (2016). Microsoft PowerPoint 2016 Step-by-Step.

Microsoft Press.
Cox, J. and J. Lambert. (2016). Microsoft Word 2016 Step-by-Step. Microsoft
Press.
Marmel, E. (2015). Teach Yourself Visually Microsoft Word 2016. John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
Frye, C,D. (2016). Microsoft Office Excel 2016 Step-by-Step, Microsoft Press.
McFedries, P. (2016). Teach Yourself Visually Excel 2016, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Boyd, B. & Antony, R. (2015). Teach Yourself Visually PowerPoint 2016. John
Wiley & Sons, Inc.
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INFS-110 Introduction to Information Systems

1. Programme(s): BBIT/BCSS/BGIS
2. Module Title: Introduction to Information Systems
3. Module code: INFS-110
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/Lab (hours/week): 2
11. Co-requisites: COMP-111
12. Module aim:
To introduce students to basic principles of Information Systems; how they relate

to organisational policies, procedures, goals, objectives and structure; and to
equip students with knowledge and skills pertaining to acquisition, development,
usage and security of enterprise information systems.

● Define Information System
● Describe how and why Information Systems are used today.
● Explain the technology, people, and organizational components of IS.
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● Discuss how various types of IS support decision making in an organization
● Describe the foundations of e-Commerce and its emerging technologies
● Explain different methods of IS acquisition and development.
● Evaluate the ethical concerns that Information Systems raise in society.

a. Introduction to Information Systems: definition, why study information
systems (IS), the role of IS in business
b. Data, Information and Knowledge: transforming data into information
c. How Systems Function: system definition and concepts, elements of a system
d. IS Technologies: Types of computers; Hardware - input, output and storage
media, peripherals; Software - application software, operating systems; end
user and enterprise computing; cloud computing
e. Networks & Telecommunications: types of computer networks, wired &
wireless networks, intranet and the Internet
f. Databases: importance of databases in IS, history of databases, types of
databases
g. Information Systems Applications: Business support systems, the decision-
making process, applications at different management levels; strategic systems,
intelligent systems, online processing, data mining and OLAP
h. E-Commerce: e-commerce infrastructure and current issues in e-commerce
i. Information Systems Planning & Acquisition: IS analysis, IS planning, software
acquisition options, outsourcing, project management, IS people aspects
j. System Development: system development life cycle.
k. Using IS: disaster recovery and business continuity, security, privacy and social
issues
15. Assessment
40% Continuous assessment (Assignments, practical and class tests) and
60% Examinations.
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Lectures, demonstrations, Laboratory practicals, Tutorials, Assignments and
Exercises
17. Prescribed Texts

Stair, R., & Reynolds, G.(2018). Fundamentals of Information Systems 9th Edition,
Course Technology
Valacich, J. & Schneider, C. (2017). Information Systems Today: Managing the
Digital World, 8th edition, Pearson.
Bourgeois, D.T., Smith J.L., Wong, S. & Mortati, J. (2019). Information Systems for
Business and Beyond. Creative Commons: Saylor Foundation
Baltzan, P. (2021). Business Driven Information Systems 7th Edition. McGraw Hill
Kathy Schwalbe, K., Blanton, S., (2019). Information Technology Project
Management 9th Edition Australia : Cengage

Bourgeois, D.T.(2014). Information Systems for Business and Beyond. Saylor
Foundation
Williams, B., Sawyer, S.(2015). Using Information Technology. 11th Edition.
McGraw Hill
Whitman, M.E., Mattord H.J., (2018). Principles of Information Security. 6th
Edition. Australia : Cengage Learning
19. Journals
Journal of Informatics and Data Mining – Open Access Journal
Information Systems Journal – Elsevier
Journal of Internet and information Systems – Academic Journals
Journal of Information Systems – American Accounting Journals
Ethics and Information Technology – Springer
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LCOS-111 Language and Communication Studies I

1. Programme(s): BBIT/BCHEM/BCSS/BESC/BMED/BMET
2. Module Title: Language and Communication Studies I

3. Module code: LCOS-111
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
11. Co-requisites: N/A
12. Module Aims
To develop students‟ time management, library and language and communication
skills necessary for academic life and beyond.
By the end the module students should be able to:
a) demonstrate effective time management skills;
b) demonstrate effective library information search skills;
c) demonstrate understanding of a variety of texts;
d) write well researched and documented essays;
e) write notes effectively from oral and written sources;
f) participate constructively in class and group discussions.

a) College Study Skills
Time management, listening and note-taking, reading and note making,
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Strategies for critical reading.
b) Library skills
Library cataloguing systems, types of library resources, accessing online
resources
c) College Writing Skills
i. Introduction to essay writing: Types of essays (Informative essay, persuasive
essay), parts of an essay.
ii. The essay: Planning, consulting sources, writing (drafting and editing),
quoting, paraphrasing and summarising, citation and referencing.
iii. Summary writing.
15. Assessment Coursework: 40%

Examination: 60%

Lecturing, tutorials, Presentations, Group discussions, Debates, Assignments, Peer
Evaluation

Clanchy, J. And B. Ballard. (1992). How to write essays. Melbourne: Longman
Clouse, B. F. (2003). Patterns for a Purpose: A Rhetorical Reader. 3rd Ed. New
York: McGraw Hill.
Cottrell, S. (2003). The study skills handbook. Retrieved from

www.palgrave.com
Crucius, T. W., & Channell, C. E. (2000). The Aims of Argument: A Rhetoric and
Reader (3rd ed.). California: Mayfield.
Langan, J. (2012). English skills with readings. Eighth ed. New York: McGraw-Hill
18. Recommended Reading

Beer, D. and Murrey, D. (1997). A Guide to writing as an engineer. New York:
John Wiley and Sons.
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Gillet, A. (2015). Using English for academic purposes: A Guide for students in
higher education. Retrieved from http://www.uefap.com
Hacker, D. and N. Sommers. (2011). A Writer‟s reference. 7th. ed. Boston:

Harvard University.
Lynch, T. (2004). Study listening: A Course in listening to lectures and note-taking.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Trimmer, J. F. and Hairston, M. (1999). The Riverside Reader. 6th Ed. Boston:
Houghton Mifflin.
19. Journals
Language and Communication: An Interdisciplinary Journal – Elsevier
Journal of Language and Communication Studies – Covenant University
International Journal of Linguistic and Communication – American Research
Institute for Policy Development
Psychology of Language and Communication – DE GRUYTER OPEN (Open
Access)
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INNV-122 Business Innovation

2. Module Title: Business Innovation
3. Module code: INNV-122
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: INN-111
12. Module Aims:

The module aims at empowering students to explore practical steps to address
business innovation challenges and develop the skills to infuse a culture of
innovation within organisations to drive sustainable growth.

● Critique the innovation process throughout its value chain identifying and
strengthening of weak links.
● Demonstrate skills of converting business improvement ideas into tangible
products and/or services
● Develop cost effective processes and structures supporting innovation
● Acquainted with the principles of management of multidisciplinary human
teams for innovations
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● Identify factors that promote a culture of innovation in organizations
● Demonstrate how innovation can be used as a competitive strategy.

a. Innovation and creativity: Definition of terms, Linkage between creativity
and innovation
b. The innovation value chain: the innovation process
c. New ideas generation: the creative process, brainstorming sessions
d. New product development: Product design, Prototype development and

testing, Process development
e. Emerging technologies: Case studies of new and emerging technologies,

emphasis on ICTs
f. Process modelling and process measurement: Modeling a process, Creating

a business process model, Business process model diagrams
Total quality management, Quality management systems design
g. Innovation and organisational culture: Creating and sustaining an

organizational culture, Building an innovation culture
h. Learning organization: Factors defining a learning organization, Influence of

learning organizations on innovation
15. Assessment
Coursework (30% from assignments and 10% from at least one test): 40%;
Examinations: 60%

Lectures, Tutorials, group work and individual assignments and field visits

Praveen Gupta, (2007), Business Innovation in 21st century, Book Surge Publishing,
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Brynsolfsson, E., & Saunders A, (2010) Wired for Innovation: How Information
Technology is Reshaping the Economy, Cambridge, London
Dyer, J., Gregersen H., & Christensen, C. (2011). The Innovator‟s DNA: Mastering
the five Skills of Disruptive Innovators, Boston: Harvard Business Review
Press.
Kiyosaki, R,T. (2012) Cash flow Quadrant, Scottsdale: Plata Publishing,
Johnson, S. (2010) Where good ideas come from: the Natural History of
Innovation, New York: Riverhead.
McAfee, A. (2009), Enterprise: New Collaborative tools for your organisations
toughest challenges, (1st Ed.), Boston: Havard Business Press.
Osterwalder and Pigneur (2010), Business Model Generation, (1st Ed.), New Jersey:
Wiley Hoboken,
19. Journals
European Journal of Business and Innovation Research

(EJBIR) www.eajournals.org/journals/european-journal-of-business-and-
innovation-research-ejbir/
Journal of Creativity and Business Innovation JOURNAL CBI
www.journalcbi.com/
Journal of Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation -
www.macrothink.org/journal/index.php/jebi
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BMAT-122 Business Mathematics II

1. Programme: BBIT
2. Module Title: Business Mathematics II
3. Module code: BMAT-122
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: BMAT-111
11. Co-requisites: n/a
12. Module Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide students with mathematical methods for
business quantitative analysis.

By the end of the module, students will be able to:
● Carry out operations involving matrices.
● Measure changes in economic data using indices.
● Calculate the Lasperyers and Paasche indices.
● Calculate compound interest using different methods.
● Depreciate an asset using the various depreciation techniques.
● Appraise an investment using pay-back period, net present value and internal
rate of return.
● Use calculus to optimise various functions.
● Evaluate indefinite and definite integrals.
● Use integration to determine total cost and total revenue from marginal cost
and marginal revenue functions.
● Calculate consumer surplus using the relationship between a definite integral
and the area under a function.

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a. Linear Algebra:Vectors, Matrices, Matrix Operations, Square Matrices, Echelon
Matrices, Inverting Matrices, Linear Dependence and Rank
b. Index Numbers: Price indices, Number indices, Multi-item indices, Calculation
of Moving averages with given periodicity and plotting on a graph.
c. Financial Mathematics: Simple and compound interest, Discounting and
investment appraisal, Net present values( of cash flows), Internal rate of
return, Annuities and perpetuities, Payback period, Amortization, Sinking
fund.
d. Introduction to Differentiation:Limits, The Derivatives, Linear Approximation
and Differentiability, Derivatives in Business and Economics.
e. Methods of Differentiation, The Product and Quotient Rules, The Composite
Function Rule-chain Rules, Monotonic Functions and Inverse Functions.
f. Maxima and Minima, Critical Points, The Second Derivative, Optimisation,
Convexity and Concavity.
g. Integration: Antiderivatives, definite integrals, business applications.
15. Assessment
40% Continuous Assessment, 60% End of module examination

Lectures, Tutorials, individual & group assignments and laboratory work

Sydsaeter, K., & Hammond, P.(2008). Essential Mathematics for Economic
Analysis, (3rd Ed.). Prentice Hall
Mike, R. (2003). Business Mathematics for Economists. (2nd Ed.).
Francis, A. (2004). Business Mathematics and Statistics, (6th Ed.). Sydney: Thomson
18. Recommended texts:

Barnett, R., Ziegler, M., & Byleen K. (2011). Calculus for Business, Economics, Life
Sciences, and Social Sciences, (12th Ed.). Boston: Prentice Hall
Stewart, J. (2003).Calculus, (5th Ed.). Thomson Brooks/Cole.
Swokowski, E. et al, (1983).Calculus with Analytic Geometry, (6th Ed.). PWS
Publishing company
19. Journals
Journal of Applied & Computational Mathematics Open Access Journal
Research & Reviews: Journal of Statistics and Mathematical Sciences Open Access
The Journal of Business education – Tylor and Francis online a
Journal of Mathematics in Industry Springer
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MATH-123 Discrete Mathematics

1. Programme(s): BCSS/BBIT
2. Module Title: Discrete Mathematics
3. Module code: MATH-123
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: MATH-111/BMAT-111
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module Aim:
To introduce students to concepts in discrete mathematics and make them realize
the important applications of the concepts in optimization problems and data
security.

 Use counting techniques to solve problems
 Apply the pigeon-hole principle to solve problems
 Solve problems involving recurrence relations and generating functions
 Explain some basic terms in graph theory
 Determine whether a given cycle is Hamiltonian
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 Apply Moore‟s Breadth First Search (BFS) algorithm to shortest path
problems
 Solve problems and to prove statements in elementary number theory

a. Counting Techniques: the product rule, the sum rule, inclusion and exclusion
principle, pigeonhole principle
b. Recursion and Recurrences: recurrence relations: nth order recurrence relation
with constant coefficients, homogeneous recurrence relations, inhomogeneous
recurrence relation
c. Generating functions (GF): closed form expression, properties of G.F., solution
of recurrence relation using G.F, solution of combinatorial problem using G.F.
d. Elementary number theory: prime numbers, factoring, testing for primality,
modular arithmetic, Fermat‟s & Euler‟s theorems, GCD, Euclid‟s algorithm,
discrete logarithm problem, Fermat‟s Little Theorem, Chinese Remainder
Theorem
e. Graphs: Definitions - Edges, vertices, even and odd degrees; Paths,
Connectivity, Cycles and trees; Eulerian and Hamiltonian Paths; Finding the
optimum - best tree, traveling salesman
15. Assessment
Coursework (at least two tests): 40%;
Examinations: 60%

Lectures, Tutorials, group work and individual assignments

Rosen, K.H., (2012). Discrete Mathematics and its Applications, New York:
McGraw Hill.
Lipschutz, S., Lipson, M. (2005). Discrete Mathematics. Tata Mc Graw Hill.
Epp, S.S. (2003). Discrete Mathematics with Applications, 4th Edition. Boston:
Richard Stratton

Kolman, B., Busby, B., Ross, R. (2014). Discrete Mathematical Structures. Prentice
Hall International.
Grimaldi, R.P., (2004). Discrete and Combinatorial Mathematics (5th edition).
Pearson.
Finan, M.B. (2001). Notes in Discrete Mathematics. Arkansas Tech University.
Wallace, D.A.R, (1998), Groups, Rings and Fields. New York: Springer-Verlag
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Wilson R.J. (1998), Introduction to Graph Theory (4th Ed), Prentice Hall
Harris J.M, Hirst J.L, Mossinghoff M.J, (2008), Combinatorics and Graph Theory.
Springer Science & Business Media, USA.
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COMP-122 Introduction to Computer Programming
1. Programme(s): BBIT/BCSS
2. Module Title: Introduction to Computer Programming
3. Module Code: COMP-122
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: COMP-111, MATH-111
12. Module Aims:
To introduce students to methodical techniques of structured computer
programming.

On completion, the student should be able to:
a) Translate a problem specification into a corresponding computer program
b) Use control structures and functions to implement programs
c) Define and manipulate basic data structures
d) Produce design, testing and maintenance documentation for programs.
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a) Introduction to Computer Programming and C++: C++ Language Versions,
IDEs, Compilers, Installation
b) Elementary Programming: Standard data types, Variables, Constants,
Operators, Comments, Programming Errors
c) Control Structures: Selection (if, else and switch), Looping (while, do-while and
for), Break, Continue, Try and Catch blocks
d) Arrays: Single-dimension arrays and Multi-dimension arrays
e) Functions: Defining functions, Function Prototypes, Parameters vs Arguments,
Variable Scope, Pass by Value vs Pass by Reference, Function Overloading
f) Pointers: Addresses and Pointers, Dynamic Memory Allocation (new and
delete Operators), Creating Dynamic Arrays
g) Structures and Namespaces: Pointers to structures, Nesting structures, User
Defined Data Types, Unions, Enumerations (enum)
h) Namespaces: Use the using Syntax, Defining Namespaces, Extending the
Namespace, Unnamed Namespaces, Nested Namespaces, Namespace aliases,
The std Namespace, The Koenig Lookup, Overhead with namespaces
15. Assessment
a) End of Module Examination (50%).
b) Continuous assessment (50%)
Lectures, tutorials, programming assignments, presentations and projects.

Lippman, S.B., C++ Primer, (5th ed.), Reading, 2019.
Deitel, P. and Deitel H, C++ How to Program, (8th ed.), Prentice Hall, 2012
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Liang, S., Introduction to Programming with C++, Prentice Hall, 2010.
Johnston, B., C++ Programming Today, (2nd ed.), Prentice Hall, 2008
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LCOS-122 Language and Communication Studies II

1. Programme: BBIT/BCHEM/BCSS/BESC/BMED/BMET
2. Module Title: Language and Communication Studies II
3. Module code: LCOS-122
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial (hours/week): 2
10. Prerequisites: LCOS-111
11. Co-requisites: N/A
12. Module Aim
To equip students with skills required for effective technical and business
communication.
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
a) explain the elements of the communication theory;
b) analyze the role of nonverbal communication in technical communication;
c) make oral and visual presentations;
d) use effective listening skills in business situations;
e) write effective memos and letters;
f) describe the properties of technical writing;
g) write reports.

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a) Communication Theory: The communication process, media of communication,
barriers to effective communication (types of barriers, overcoming barriers to
communication).
b) Nonverbal Communication: Functions of nonverbal communication, Types of
nonverbal communication (Kinesics, proxemics, acoustics, tacesics, vocalics,
physical environment)
c) Oral and Visual Communication: Oral presentations, visual aids (types and uses,
considerations for designing visual aids, presentations using visual aids e.g.
PowerPoint).
d) Business Writing: Principles of business writing (7Cs Principle, The KISS Principle,
The PRC Triangle), business correspondence (letters, memos, emails).
e) Technical Writing: Definitions, descriptions, instructions, report writing
(introduction, types of reports, planning, writing and drafting reports),
numbering systems, figures and tables.
15. Assessment
40% course work, 60% final exam

Lecturing, tutorials, Presentations, Group discussions, Debates, Assignments, Peer
Evaluation

Alley, M. (2003). The craft of making scientific presentations: Critical steps to
succeed and critical steps to avoid. NY: Springer-Verlag
Beebe, M. and Masterson, R. (2000). Communicating in small groups to an

audience. London: Longman.
Berko, R M. et al. (2000). Communicating a social and career focus.
Gamble, R. and Gamble, G., (2002). Communication works. New York: McGraw-
Hill.
Al Maskari, K.M. (2013). A Practical guide to business writing: Writing in English for
non-native speakers. West Sussex: John Wiley and Sons
18. Recommended Texts

Andrews, C.D. and Andrews, W.D. (1988). Business communication. London:
Collier McMillan Publishers.
Beebe, S. and Masterson, J. (1997). Communication in small groups. New York:

Longman.
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Gamble, T.K. And Gamble, M.W. (2013). Interpersonal communication:
Building connections together. LA: SAGE Publications
Griffin, E. (2012). A First look at communication theory. 8th edition. NY:

McGraw-Hill
Gurak, L. J.and Lannon, J.M. (2010). Strategies for technical communication in the
workplace. New York: Pearson/Longman
Hamilton, C. et al. (2005). Communication for results: A Guide for business and the
profession. Belmont: Wadsworth.
Krizan, A.C., Merrier, P., Logan J., and Williams, K. (2008). Business communication.
7th edition. Thomson South-Western
Stewart, G. et al. (1996). Communicating for the professions. Cape Town:

Mthunzi Nxane.
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ORBE-120 Organizational Behaviour

2. Module Title: Organizational Behaviour
3. Module code: ORBE-120
4. Year: 1
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims:
The aim of this course is to raise the student's awareness of the centrality of
organisational behaviour to understanding organisational functioning, focusing
particularly on the individual and group/team level.
13. Intended Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module, students will be able to:
● Demonstrate an understanding of theories, principles and concepts applicable
to the study of organisations and management
● Evaluate and analyse how the study of organisational behaviour can aid us in
improving managerial processes and practices.
● Understand how models, theories and concepts about organisational behaviour
can be used in practice in different workplaces across difference regions of the
world.
● Critically evaluate models and theories explored throughout the module.

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a. Introduction to Organizational Behavior: Understanding organizational
behavior, Influence on behaviour in organizations, Behavioural science – a
multidisciplinary approach, The psychological contract.
b. Understanding the individual: Personality, Perception and attributes, Attitudes

and culture, Motivation, Job satisfaction and work performance, Learning,
Stress.
c. Groups Dynamics and teamwork: The meaning and importance of teams,

Process of group development, Characteristics of work groups, Roles for
effective group performance, Characteristics of effective teams, Group conflict.
d. The Organization: The nature of organizational goals, The functions,

integration and classifications of organizational goals
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40%
Examinations: 60%


Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A., & Campbell, T.T. (2010). Organizational Behavior.
Harlow, UK: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Cole, G.A. (2000). Organizational Behaviour, Gosport: Ashford Colour Press.

Gelfand, Michele J, Erez, Miriam, & Aycan, Zeynep. (2007). Cross-cultural
organizational behaviour. Annual Review of Psychology, 58, 479-514.
Rousseau, Denise M. (1997). Organizational behavior in the new organizational
era, Annual Review of Psychology, 48(1), 515-546.
West, M. A., Guthrie, J. P., Dawson, J. F., Borrill, C. S. and Carter, M. (2006).
Reducing patient mortality in hospitals: the role of human resource
management. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 27(7), 983–1002.
19. Journals
Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes Journal
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/organizational-behavior-and-human-decision-
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processes/
Journal of Organizational Behavior Wiley Online Library
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1002/(ISSN)1099-1379
Research in Organizational Behavior Journal Elsevier
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/research-in-organizational-behavior
Journal of Organizational Behavior on JSTOR
https://www.jstor.org/journal/jorgabeha
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Year Two
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DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms

1. Programme(s): BCSS/BBIT/BGIS
2. Module Title: Data Structures and Algorithms
3. Module Code: DSAL-210
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: COMP-122, MATH-123
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module Aims:
To provide students with understanding of the fundamentals of computational

theory, algorithm complexity and impart practical skills to design and analyze
algorithms and data structures.

a. Explain the properties of an algorithm in the computational context.
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b. Translate a solution to a computational problem into an appropriate
algorithm
c. Analyze time complexity of algorithms in the “best”, “average” and
“worst” case scenarios
d. Design and/or select appropriate data structures and algorithms to solve
given computational problems
e. Implement common searching and sorting algorithms using appropriate
programming languages
a. Algorithm basics: Definition of algorithm; properties of an algorithm; time

vs space complexity of an algorithm; Asymptotic Analysis; Greedy
Algorithms; Divide and Conquer; Dynamic Programming
b. Data structure basics: Built-in Data Type vs derived data types; basic
operations on data structures; array data structure; linked list, stack, queue
c. Linked list data structure: simple linked list, doubly linked list; basic
operations on linked list
d. Stack data structure: Stack representation; basic operations on a stack;
expression parsing
e. Queue data structure: Queue representation; basic operations on queue
f. Searching algorithms: linear search, binary search, hash table
g. Sorting algorithms: Bubble Sort, Insertion Sort, Selection Sort, Merge Sort,
Shell Sort, Quick Sort
h. Graph data structure: graph representation; basic operations on a graph;
depth-first traversal vs breadth-first traversal
i. Tree data structure: Tree representation, Tree Traversal, Binary Search Tree,
AVL Tree, Spanning Tree, Heap
15. Assessment
End of Module Examination (40%). Continuous assessment (60%)

Lectures, tutorials, group work and individual assignments

Sedgewick, R., Wayne, K., (2011). Algorithms (4th edition). Addison-Wesley
Nyhoff, L. R. (2004). ADTs, Data Structures and Problem Solving with in C++ (2nd
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edition). Pearson

Karumanchi, N. (2011). Data Structures and Algorithms Made Easy: Data Structure
and Algorithmic Puzzles (2nd edition). CreateSpace Independent Publishing
Platform
Karumanchi,N. (2015). Data Structure and Algorithmic Thinking with Python:
Data Structure and Algorithmic Puzzles. CareerMonk Publications
Weiss, M., A. (2013). Data Structures & Algorithm Analysis in C++ (4th edition).
Pearson
Weiss, M., A. (2011). Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis in Java (3rd edition).
Pearson
19. Journals
Computer engineering and information technology – scitechnol
American Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (AJCSIT) –
imedpub
Journal of Network and Computer Applications - elsevier
20.Date: March 2016, Reviewed March 2021
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DSYS-210 Database Systems

2. Module Title: Database Systems
3. Module code: DSYS-210
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/lab (hours/week): 2
10. Prerequisites: COMP-122
12. Module aims:
To teach the fundamental theoretical concepts of database systems and to impart the
necessary practical skills to conceptualize, model and implement the major types of
databases.

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On completion, students should be able to:
● Describe the concepts of database systems, database architecture and data models.
● Interpret business rules and design database models.
● Design appropriate database models by applying database standards and
principles to business applications.
● Demonstrate database processes applied to business applications.
● Design and implement SQL databases from conceptual data models

a. Introduction to Database: Database History, Traditional File Processing System,
Database Approach, Range of Database Application, Database System Architecture,
Components of Database Environment, Database Development Process
b. The Entity Relationship Data Model: The ERD Model, Entity, Attributes,
Relationships, Cardinality, ER Diagrams, ER Notation, Generalizations, Business
Rules
c. Database Design: Logical Database Design, Normalization, 1NF, 2NF, 3NF, Physical
Database Design, Denormalization, RDBMS (Table, Row, Field)
d. Relational Calculus and Algebra: Basic Operators (Selection, Projection, Cross-

product, Set-difference and Union), Other Operations (Rename, Joins and join-like
Operators - Natural join, θ-join and equijoin, Semi-join, Anti-join, Division),
Aggregation, Use of Algebraic Properties for Query Optimization
e. Introduction to SQL: Data Definition Language (CREATE, ALTER, DROP, Data

Manipulation Language, SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, JOIN), Data Control
Language (GRANT, REVOKE)
f. Transaction Management: Transactions, ACID Properties, Scheduling Transactions,

Concurrency, Deadlocks, Performance Locking, Crash Recovery
15. Assessment
a. End of Module Examination (50%).
b. Continuous assessment (50%)
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a. Face-to-face lectures.
b. Tutorials.
c. Lab sessions
Hoffer, J., Venkataraman, R., & Topi, H. (2019). Modern Database Management,
(13th ed.). Pearson Education Limited.
Elmasri, R., & Navathe, S. B. (2015). Fundamentals of Database Systems, (7th ed.).
Pearson Education.
Silberschatz, A., Korth, H. F., & Sudarshan, S. (2020). Database System Concepts, (7th
ed.). Mcgraw-hill.
18. Recommended resources:
Garcia-Molina, H. (2008). Database Systems: The Complete Book. Pearson Education

India.
Ramakrishna R., and Gehrke J. (2003), Database Management Systems, (3rd ed.). Mc-
Graw Hill
Zaniolo, C., Ceri S., Faloutsos, C., Snodgrass, R. T., Subrahmanian, V. S., Zicari, R.
(1997). Advanced Database Systems (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Data
Management Systems), USA: Morgan Kaufmann
19. Journal
Journal of Web Development and Web Designing

matjournals.com/Journal-of-Web-Development-and-Web-Designing.html
Journal of Web Semantics Elsevier
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-web-semantics/
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ECON-210 Fundamentals of Economics

2. Module Title: Fundamentals of Economics
3. Module code: ECON-210
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims:
To give students understanding of fundamental economic principles, which allows
for and encourages informed discussion of economics issues. Special emphasis is
given to understanding how these concepts are applied and influenced by choices
which individuals and organizations face every day.
● Explain the differences between macroeconomics and microeconomics.
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● Apply the concepts of scarcity, choice and opportunity costs for making smart
choices.
● Describe how buyers and sellers compete and cooperate in markets in
determining prices.
● Explain the relationship between supply, demand, and prices in an economy.
● Describe the important measures of aggregate performance of an economy.
● Distinguish between nominal and real economic measures.
● Discuss the economic costs of unemployment and inflation.
● Discuss the challenges in meeting macroeconomic performance targets.
● Explain the roles of money and exchange rates in influencing economic
outcomes.
● Compare and contrast monopoly, perfect competition and other market
structures.
● Apply the concept of marginal in economic decision-making.
● Explain the process of globalization and its implications for trade policy.

a. Fundamental Problem in Economics: Scarcity, Choice and Opportunity Cost,
Production possibility frontier and efficiency, Factors of production and factor
payments, Fundamental Questions (What, How, for Who), Traditional
Economic Systems (Free Market, Planned, and Mixed Economy)
b. Market Mechanism: Demand and Supply, Law of Demand and Supply,
Determinants of Demand and Supply, Changes in Demand and Supply
Equilibrium Price, Price Controls (Price Ceiling and Price Floors) Tax and
Subsidies
c. Consumer Behaviour Theory: Utility and Law of diminishing marginal utility,
Budget Constraint and Indifference Curve, Marginal Rate of Substitution and
Consumer Equilibrium, Price Effects (Substitution and Income Effect), Price and
Income Consumption Curves.
d. Production Theory and Cost Analysis: Production (Short-run and Long-run),
Average Product and Marginal Product, Diminishing Marginal Returns and
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Returns to Scale, Economies of Scale and Diseconomies of Scale.
e. Firms and Market Structure: Profit Maximization and other firm objectives,
Perfect Competitive, Monopoly, Monopolistic competition, Oligopoly.
f. Macroeconomic concepts: gross domestic product, economic growth and
business cycles.
g. Macroeconomic challenges: unemployment, inflation and macroeconomic
performance
h. Money and exchange rates
i. Globalization and trade policy
15. Assessment
Coursework : 40%;
Examinations : 60%

Lectures, tutorials, individual and group presentations, assignments, and exercises
Lipsey R. and Chrystal, A. (2015). Economics, (13th Ed.). Oxford University Press
Mankiw, N. G. (2018) Principles of Microeconomics, (8th Ed.). CENGAGE
Mansfield, E and Yohe, G.W (2003) Microeconomics: Theory and Applications,

(11th Ed.). W.W. Norton and Company
Krugman, P and Wells, R ( 2014). Microeconomics, (3rd Ed.). Worth Publishers
Samuelson, P.A and Nordhaus, W.D. (2009) Economics, (19th Ed.). McGraw-Hill
Mc Connell, C, Bruce, S. & Flynn, S. (2011). Economics, (19th Ed.). London: Mc

Graw-Hill.
O‟Sullivan, A, Sheffrin, S. M. & Perez, S.J. (2013) Microeconomics: Principles and

Tools. (9thEd.). Prentice Hall.
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19. Journals
American Economic Journal: Microeconomics by American Economic Association.
URL: https://www.aeaweb.org/journals/mic
Microeconomics and Macroeconomics by Scientific and American Publishing. URL:

http://www.sapub.org/journal/aimsandscope.aspx?journalid=1073
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ISEC-210 Information Security

2. Module Title: Information Security
3. Module code: ISEC-210
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites
11. Co-requisites
12. Module aim:
To introduce the student to the fundamentals of information security that is used

in protecting both digital information and non-digital information in
organizations.
● Discuss the advantages, disadvantages, threats and vulnerabilities associated
with various IT environments
● Apply concepts, principles and techniques relating to the security of
information such as confidentiality, integrity, and availability
● Explain the challenges and scope of information security
● Explain malicious software issues such as those introduced by software-
based viruses and worms
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● Describe the basic process of risk assessment and mitigation in the context
of overall IT security management
● Select appropriate IT security products in line with enterprise security
policies and requirements

a. Introduction to Information Security: Definition of Information security;
Information security vs Cyber security; Importance of Information security;
Critical characteristics of information; CIA triad, The CNSS Security Model
(McCumber Cube).
b. Information Security Threats and Attacks: Risks and Vulnerabilities; Classes of
attacks
c. Document security: physical protection, archive, retrieval, and classification
systems.
d. Information management (access, identification, authorisation controls.
Ensuring availability, accuracy, and confidentiality of information).
e. Risk management in information security: Risk analysis, assessment,
management and contingency planning for information security.
f. Information Security Technology: Access Control; Access Control Mechanisms;
Biometrics; Firewalls; Content Filters; Protecting Remote Connections; Remote
Access; Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)
g. Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning: Planning and
implementation of a disaster recovery plan for an organisation; Business
continuity plans (BCP)
15. Assessment
40% Coursework (tests, exercises, group and individual assignments), 60% Final
Examinations

a. Lectures
b. Tutorials
c. Presentations
d. Group discussions

Boni, W., Kovacich, G.L. (2000). Netspionage: the Global Threat to
Information. Boston MA: Butterworth Heinemann.
Whitman, M.E., Mattord, H.J. (2012). Principles of information security (4th
ed.). Boston: Thomson Educational
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Erbschloe, M. & Vacca, J.R. (2001). Information warfare. New York: McGraw-
Hill.
Hutchinson, W. & Warren, M. (2001). Information warfare: Corporate Attack
and Defence in the Digital Age. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann.
Schneier, B. (2000). Secrets and lies: digital security in a networked world.
New York: John Wiley and Sons.
19. Journals
International Journal of Information Security - Springer
International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security - IJCSNS
International Journal of Computer Science – iaeng
International Journal of Information and Computer Security – InderScience
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OOPR-210 Object-Oriented Programming

2. Module Title: Object-Oriented Programming
3. Module code: OOPR-210
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/ (hours/week): 2
12. Module aim:
To introduce students to object-oriented programming principles and techniques.

a) Describe the principles of object-oriented programming.
b) Use UML diagrams during analysis and planning phases of object-oriented
solutions development.
c) Analyse and solve a problem and write object-oriented programs for the
solution.
d) Apply advanced object oriented concepts including inheritance and
polymorphism in program solutions
e) Solve problems that need file and exception handling in object oriented
programming.
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f) Understand and apply search and sort and methods in object-oriented
solutions.
g) Create an event driven programming solution, such as a GUI, using object
oriented programming.

a. Introduction to object-oriented programming language: object-oriented
programming vs structured programming; four fundamental principles of
object-oriented programming (abstraction in terms of classes and objects,
encapsulation, inheritance and polymorphism); modelling software objects
based on properties of real-world objects; modelling classes using UML class
diagrams.
b. Designing and using classes to create objects in a program: class vs object;
elements or members of a class; non-derived attributes and derived attributes;
constructors and methods in a class; instance variables and static/class variables
in a class; parameterised and default constructors; this keyword; instance
methods and static/class methods in a class; void and non-void methods;
parameterised methods; get/accessor methods and set/mutator
(encapsulation); toString method; access levels in a class (private, public,
protected, package) (encapsulation); strict naming conventions when writing
an object-oriented program; creating objects from a driver class.
c. Reusing code from existing classes through inheritance, composition, abstract
classes and interfaces: superclasses and subclasses; representing inheritance
using UML class diagrams; method overriding and method overloading
(polymorphism); representing composition using UML class diagrams;
Implementing composition in a program; abstract class vs interface;
implementing abstract classes and interfaces in programs
d. Collections of objects in data structures: static array vs dynamic arrays of
objects; traversal, searching and sorting of objects; Implementation and use of
the Comparable interface.
e. File handling in an object oriented program: writing objects to a file
(serialization) vs reading objects from a file (deserialization)
f. Building Graphical User Interfaces using classes and objects: WIMP interface;
foundation classes; GUI component classes; GUI layout classes; Event classes;
exception handling on data entered in GUI programs
15. Assessment:
40% Continuous assessment (Assignments, practical, group assignments and
class tests), 60% Final Examinations
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Lectures, demonstrations, Laboratory classes/practicals, Tutorials, Assignments and
Exercises
Liang, Y.D. (2020). Introduction to Java Programming and Data Structures,

Comprehensive Version. Pearson.
Farrell, J. (2019). Java Programming. Cengage.

Bennet, S., McRobb., S. and Farmer, R. (2010). Object-Oriented System Analysis
and Design using UML. (4th Ed.). New Jersey: McGraw-Hill Education.
Lafore, R. (2002). The Fundamental Concepts of Object-Oriented Programming.

Sams Publishing
Baesens, B., Backiel, A., and Broucke, S. (2015). Beginning Java Programming: The
Object-Oriented Approach. Indianapolis: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
19. Journals
Computer engineering and information technology – scitechnol
Journal of Informatics and Data Mining - imedpub
American Journal of Computer Science and Information Technology (AJCSIT) –
imedpub
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OSYS-210 Operating Systems

2. Module Title: Operating Systems
3. Module Code: OSYS-210
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/Lab (hrs/wk): 2
12. Module Aims:
The aim of this course is to introduce the student to the fundamentals of operating
systems. The class will presented using a both a mix of theory and hands-on
exercises. Some/most of the programming assignments will be done on Linux
machines using C.

On completion, the student should be able to:
a) Describe the central role of an operating system in a computer.
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b) Describe how the operating system manages processes.
c) Describe how the operating system manages memory.
d) Describe how the operating system manages I/O devices.
e) Describe how the operating system manages files.
f) Practically navigate and operate in a GUI based operating system and also
a command-line operating system.

a) Introduction to Operating Systems: General architecture of a computer
(software/hardware); Definition of an Operating System; Functions of an
Operating System; Classification of operating systems based on their interface,
user friendliness, functionality, computing environment.
b) Process management: program vs process; structure of a process; process states;
process/CPU Scheduling - I/O burst cycle, Context Switching, Scheduling (Short
Term, Long Term), Scheduling Criteria, Algorithms (FCFS, SJF, Priority
Scheduling, RR); operations on processes; threads; Interprocess
communication; process synchronization - Critical Section Problem, Mutual
Exclusion, Races, Deadlocks and Starvation.
c) Memory Management: Low Memory and High Memory; Base and Limit
Registers; Memory Address Binding; Logical vs Physical Address Space;
contiguous memory allocation and non-contiguous memory allocation;
Segmentation, Paging and Virtual Memory, Page Replacement algorithms.
d) I/O Device Management: I/O hardware and I/O software;
e) File Management: Files (Attributes, Operations, File types, Structure, Access
methods), Directory Structure, Protection, File System Implementation
(Allocation methods, Free Space Management)
f) Navigation and operation in a command-line operating system.
15. Assessment
a) End of Module Examination (50%).

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b) Continuous assessment – Quizzes + Tests + Assignments + Labs (50%)

Lectures, tutorials, programming assignments, presentations and projects.

Peterson, J. L., & Silberschatz, A. (2018). Operating system concepts, (10th ed).
Addison-Wesley Longman Publishing Co., Inc.
Tanenbaum, A. S., & Bos, H. (2015). Modern operating systems, (4th ed). Pearson.
Stallings, W. (2018). Operating systems: internals and design principles, (9th ed).
Boston: Prentice Hall.

Deitel, H. M., Deitel, P. J., & Choffnes, D. R. (2004). Operating systems. Delhi.:
Pearson Education: Dorling Kindersley.
Tanenbaum, A. S., & Woodhull, A. S. (2006). Operating systems: design and

implementation, (3rd ed). Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.
Lister, A., Eager, B., & Eager, R. D. (2016). Fundamentals of operating systems.
Macmillan International Higher Education.
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CNET-221 Computer Networks I

2. Module Title: Computer Networks I
3. Module Code: CNET-221
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites:
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module aim:
To introduce the student to the theoretical background of computer networks and
impart basic skills in network design, operation, configuration and
troubleshooting.
13. Intended learning outcomes:

a) Explain theoretical concepts that are fundamental to the operation of
computer networks
b) Discuss common layered communication architectures (OSI, TCP/IP) and
associated abstract concepts
c) Design, install and configure computer networks
d) Systematically and analytically troubleshoot common network problems
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e) Discuss the current architecture of the Internet, its operation, protocols and
associated standards, and the process that is involved to develop its
operational policies and new protocols
14. Indicative Content:
a) Introduction to data communications, fundamentals of analog and digital

transmission, and communication media
b) OSI reference model: protocols and services, modularity, encapsulation,
protocol data units, communication algorithms
c) TCP/IP protocol architecture: TCP/IP layers and the Internet, IPv4, IPv6
addressing, basic network configuration (Windows, Linux)
d) Routing and switching: introduction to layer 2 protocols, switching and
switching devices, layer 3 protocols, introduction to static and dynamic
routing, common routing protocols (RIP, OSPF, BGP), routing devices
e) History and evolution of the Internet: the ARPANET, RFCs and standards,
the World Wide Web, IPv4, IPv6, Internet 2.0, Internet of Things
f) Common internet application protocols and architectures: HTTP, FTP,
DNS, SMTP, IMAP and POP3;
g) The Internet governance ecosystem: standards bodies, Internet resource
policies (IPv4, IPv6, DNS)
15. Assessment:
40% Coursework (exercises, tests, group and individual assignments,
projects), 60% Final Examinations

a) Lectures
b) Tutorials
c) Practical lab sessions
d) Industry visits

Tanenbaum, A., Wetherall, D. (2011). Computer Networks, 5th Edition. Pearson
Prentince Hall.

White, C.M, (2013). Data Communications and Computer Networks, A Business
User‟s Approach, 7th Edition. Course Technology.
Peterson, L.C., Davie, B.S. (2012). Computer Networks: A Systems Approach.
Morgan Kaufmann.
Oppenheimer, P. (2011). Top-down Network Design, 3rd Edition. Cisco Press.
19. Journals
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Journal of Computer Science and Networking – omicsonline
International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security – IJCSNS
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FOAC-220 Fundamentals of Accounting

2. Module Title: Fundamentals of Accounting
3. Module code: FOAC-220
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims:
The aim of this module is to provide students with introductory Financial
Accounting skills to enable them classify and record basic business related financial
transactions and also use the acquired basic concepts of Cost and Management
Accounting that is relevant for managerial decision-making to meet information
needs of the different users of accounting information.
On completion of this module; students should be able to:
a) Explain the principles and concepts on which accounting is based and
apply the Accounting Equation and double entry rules to business
transactions;
b) Prepare the books of original entry to capture business transactions and
post transactions to the ledgers;
c) Prepare trial balance and financial statements for businesses.
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d) Learn accounting errors; their respective treatment and correction;
e) Prepare bank reconciliation statements;
f)
relationship with financial accounting and management accounting;
g) and absorb
them; and
h) Prepare budgets.

I: Financial Accounting
a. Introducing Accounting and its economic and legal environments, Users of
accounting information and their information needs, Principles, concepts and
conventions underlying the preparation of financial statements;
b. Accounting Routine: Source documents; Books of original entry; Posting and
ledgers; Trial balance and Treatment of Accounting Errors;
c. Preparation of financial statements for businesses: Income statement and
Statement of financial position;
d. Bank reconciliation statements.
II: Cost and Management Accounting

e. Introduction to cost and management accounting: Difference between Cost,
Financial and Management accounting, Cost and Management Accounting
terms, Cost classifications;
f. Costing techniques: Job, Batch, Process, Service costings;
g. Absorption Costing: Accounting for Materials, Labour costs, Direct Expenses
and Overheads; and
h. Budget preparation: Budgetary preparation process, Subsidiary and master
budgets, Cash budgets and Management Reports.
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40%
Examinations: 60%

Lectures, Tutorials, assignments
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Drury, C., (2017). Cost and Management Accounting, (10th Ed.).London:Cengage
Learning
Horngren, C. et al, (2021). Cost Accounting: A managerial emphasis (17th Ed.).
London: Pearson Education
Wood, F. & Sangster A. (2018). Business Accounting 1 (IFRS Edition), (14th Ed.).
London: Financial Times/ Prentice Hall,
18. Prescribed Reading Lists
Dyson, R. (2017). Accounting for non-accounting students, (9th Ed.). Essex.
Prentice Hall
Hand, L., Isaaks, C. and Sanderson, P. (2005). Introduction to Accounting for non
Specialists. (1st Ed.). North Yorkshire: Thomson Learning
Pizzey, A. (2001). Accounting and Finance, 5th Edition, London: Continuum.
Weetman, P. (2010). Financial Accounting: An Introduction. (5th Ed.). London:
Financial Times Management
Weetman, P., (2010). Management Accounting.(2nd Ed.).Prentice Hall
19. Date: March 2016, Revised March 2021
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STAT-220 Introduction to Statistical Analysis

2. Module Title: Introduction to Statistical Analysis
3. Module code: STAT-220
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: MATH-111 and MATH-122/BMAT-122
12. Module Aims

This course aims to provide basic probability and statistics concepts and analysis
skills that can be used in various applications.

a) Differentiate data types.
b) Describe data collection techniques.
c) Apply data collection techniques to collect and manage data in business
d) Analyze data using descriptive methods.
e) Apply probability principles (Rules) to different business scenarios
f) Conduct hypothesis Testing of business related problems.

a) Data types: Quantitative data (Continuous and Discrete data, interval
and ratio data), Qualitative data (Nominal and Ordinal data).
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b) Data sampling techniques: probabilistic and non-probability sampling
methods.
c) Descriptive data Analysis. measures of centrality, variation, skewness,
Kurtosis, standard values: graphs: stems-leaf plots, Boxplots, Ogive,
Frequency distribution, histograms, bar-charts, Pie charts, linear graphs,
Scatter plots, linear correlation.
d) Introduction to Counting techniques (factorial, Permutations,
Combinations).
e) Probability: Basic probability principles/ rules, Bayes theorem.
f) Random variables and their properties: Bernoulli, Binomial, Discrete
Uniform, Uniform continuous, Poisson, and Normal distribution.
g) Inferential statistics: Statistical estimation (Interval and Point estimation),
Hypothesis testing: Chi-square test of association and Goodness of fit
test, Hypothesis test for single population mean and population
proportion (Normal test, t-test).
h) Linear regression and Correlation: Scatter plots, correlation coefficient,
simple linear regression.
i) Practical data analysis and hypothesis testing with R/STATA/SPSS.
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40% (20% practical assignment and 20% from at least two tests)
Examination: 60%.
Teaching material: desktop computers, STATA, R, SPSS.

Lectures, Tutorials, Computer lab practical, individual and group assignments.

Clarke G.M and Cooke D (2011). 5th Edition. A Basic Course in Statistics. Wiley
Beaver B.M (2009). Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Blook.
Daniels L., & Minot N. (2020). Statistics and Data Analysis using Stata: From
Research design to Report Writing. SAGE publications.
Beaver B.M (2009). Introduction to Probability and Statistics. Blook.

Woodbury G. (2015). Introduction to Statistics. Duxbury.
Dalgaard P (2008). Introductory Statistics with R. Springer.
Greasley, P. (2008). Quantitative Data Analysis using SPSS. McGraw Hill.
Ross, S. (2009). Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineering and
Scientists. Elsevier.
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MPPR-220 Management Principles and Practice

2. Module Title: Management Principles and Practice
3. Module code: MPPR-220
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: ORBE-120
12. Module Aims:
The overall aim of this course is to introduce students to schools of management
thoughts, main functions of management and other managerial processes to enable
students become effective managers.
By the end of the course students should be able to:
● explain the meaning of management in a dynamic environment
● discuss the principles of management and practice
● analyse the development of early management thought and its behavioral
limitations
● apply managerial functions and roles to various organizational situations
a. Introduction to Management: Definition of Management, The functions of
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management, Levels of management, Roles and skills of a manager
b. Management Theory: Classical Theories of Management, Behavioral
approach Systems theory, Contingency approaches, Modern theories
c. Planning: The planning Process, Importance of planning, Types of plans,
Decision making and problem solving
d. Organizing: The meaning and nature of organizational structure, The

design of organizational structure, The division of work, Centralization vs
decentralization principles of organization, Formal organizational
relationship
e. Leading: Power and leadership, Motivating employees, Diversity

management
f. Controlling: What is Control and Why Engage In It?, The control process,
Contemporary issues in control
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40%
Examinations: 60%


Robbins, S.P., Judge, T.A., & Campbell, T.T. (2010). Organizational Behavior.
Harlow: Pearson Prentice Hall.
Boone Louis E., David L. Kurtz. (1987) Management, illustrated, Random House,
Business Division,.

Gelfand, Michele J, Erez, Miriam, & Aycan, Zeynep. (2007). Cross-cultural
organizational behavior. Annual Review of Psychology, 58, 479-514.
Rousseau, Denise M. (1997). Organizational behavior in the new organizational
era. Annual Review of Psychology, 48(1), 515-546.
West, M. A., Guthrie, J. P., Dawson, J. F., Borrill, C. S. and Carter, M. (2006).
Reducing patient mortality in hospitals: the role of human resource
management. Journal of Organizational Behavior. 27(7), 983–1002.
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SYAD-220 Systems Analysis and Design
2. Module Title: Systems Analysis and Design
3. Module code: SYAD-220
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aim
To introduce software engineering techniques necessary for a system analyst to
understand and specify in detail what an information system should do and how the
components of the system should be implemented and work together.
On completion of this module, a student should be able to:
 Describe phases of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
 Distinguish various system development methodologies.
 Select an appropriate system development methodology for developing a
system.
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 Create a system proposal including requirements definition, use cases, logical
process models and logical data models for a real-life business problem.
 Create a system specification including architecture report, hardware and
software specification, interface design, physical process model, database and
file specification and physical data models for a real-life business problem.
 Distinguish structured analysis and object-oriented analysis
 Use appropriate CASE tools in system analysis and design.

a. System Development Life Cycle (SDLC): planning, analysis, design and
implementation; System development methodologies: waterfall, agile,
parallel, prototyping, throwaway prototyping, extreme programming;
selecting appropriate methodology, CASE tools.
b. Planning phase: Project initiation; Feasibility analysis - operational
feasibility, technical feasibility and schedule feasibility; Project work plan.
c. Analysis phase: Requirements gathering techniques (interviews,
questionnaires, group workshops); Requirements statements; Requirements
analysis models – Use case analysis (use case elements, use case description
and creation of use case diagram), Data flow diagrams (context diagram,
level 0 diagram, level 1 diagram, level 2 diagram), Logical data modeling
(entity relationship diagrams, normalizing entity relationship model);
Object-oriented modeling (object-oriented analysis versus structured
analysis, Unified Modeling Language tools and techniques including use
case diagram, class diagram, sequence diagram, activity diagram and state
diagram); Initial design (system proposal)
d. Design phase: Transitioning from analysis to design; Architecture design
(elements of an architecture design, selecting appropriate architecture
design, creating architecture design, hardware and software specification);
User Interface design (use scenarios, interface Structure, interface standards,
interface prototype, evaluating user interface); Data storage design (moving
from logical to physical data models, database design, data models, data
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storage and access, data control); Program design (moving from logical to
physical models, designing the program and program specification, object-
oriented program design versus structured program design)
15. Assessment
Examinations: 60%
Dennis, A., Wixon, B.H., & Roth, R.M. (2015). System Analysis and Design. (6th
Ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Dennis, A., Wixon, B.H., & Tergaden, D. (2015). System Analysis and Design. An
Object-Oriented Approach with UML (5th Ed.). New York: John Wiley &
Sons, Inc.
Shelly, G.B., & Rosenblatt, H.J. (2010). System Analysis and Design. (8th Ed.).
Boston: Course Technology.
Kendall, K.E., & Kendall, J.E. (2011). System Analysis and Design. (8th Ed.). New
York: Person Education, Inc.
Bennet, S., McRobb., S. and Farmer, R. (2010). Object-Oriented System Analysis
and Design using UML. (4th Ed.). New Jersey: McGraw-Hill Education.
Bajaj, A., & Wrycza, S. (2009). System Analysis and Design for Advanced
Modeling Methods: Best Practices. (1st Ed.). New York: Information Science
Reference
19. Journals
Journal of Information Systems Management by Taylor and Francis – URL:

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/07399018908960136

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WEBD-220 Web Development

2. Module Title: Web Development
3. Module code: WEBD-220
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/lab (hours/week): 2
12. Module aims:

To provide students theoretical and practical knowledge of essential technologies for
web development.

On completion students should be able to:
● Demonstrate sound knowledge of modern web technologies
● Demonstrate practical knowledge of front-end and back-end web development

languages, frameworks and design patterns
● Be able to design aesthetic and usable web-based interfaces that fulfil specific user
requirements
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● Demonstrate understanding of the various web publishing options and be able to
make informed choices during the publishing process

a. Introduction to the World Wide Web: History of the web, HTTP(S), HTML, the
Web Client/Server Model, Domain Name System (DNS),
b. HTML Basics: Components and Structure of a Website (Tags and Attributes), Setting
Up a Template, Links, Formatting Text, Images, Tables, Putting HTML Page on the
Internet, Test HTML5 Webpage, Basic Styling in Web pages
c. HTML Form Validation: Selecting Proper Input Types, HTML Input Types, Using
HTML and JavaScript for Form Validation
d. Styling Webpage: Introduction to Cascading Style Sheets, Cascading Style Sheets
Features, CSS Core Syntax, Style Sheet and HTML, Style Rule Cascading and
Inheritance, Text Properties, CSS Box Model, and CSS Frameworks
e. Dynamic Webpages with JavaScript: The JavaScript language; JavaScript, Syntax,
Variables and Data Types, Statements, Operators, Literals, Functions, Control
Structures, Callbacks and Closures, Objects, Arrays, Built-in Objects, Event-Driven
Programming, JavaScript Debuggers, and JavaScript Frameworks
f. Web Application Frameworks and Design Patterns: MVC, Factory, Facades,
Dependency Injection and Inversion of Control, Object Relational Mapping
g. Web Hosting, Web Publishing
15. Assessment
End of Module Examination (50%).
Continuous assessment (50%)

Face-to-face lectures, Tutorials, lab sessions
Niederst Robbins, J. (2018). Learning Web Design: A Beginner's Guide to HTML, CSS,
JavaScript, and Web Graphics. O'Reilly Media.
Duckett, J. (2014). Web Design with HTML, CSS, JavaScript and jQuery. Wiley
Publishing, Inc.
Haverbeke, M. (2018). Eloquent Javascript: A Modern Introduction to Programming.
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No Starch Press.
Robson, E., & Freeman, E. (2012). Head First HTML and CSS. O'Reilly Media, Inc.
Megosinarso, R. (2014). Step by Step Bootstrap 3, A Quick Guide to Responsive Web

Development Using Bootstrap 3 (1st ed.). Twitter Inc.
Brown, E. (2016). Learning JavaScript: JavaScript Essentials for Modern Application

Development. O'Reilly Media, Inc.
19. Journal
Journal of Web Development and Web Designing
matjournals.com/Journal-of-Web-Development-and-Web-Designing.html
Journal of Web Semantics Elsevier
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/journal-of-web-semantics/
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Year Three
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BLAW-310 Business Law

2. Module Title: Business Law
3. Module code: BLAW-310
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module Aims:
To provide students with the underlying basic principles that underpins specific
types of contracts and commercial instruments by building knowledge from the
general principles and concepts to specific areas of Law
By the end of the module students should be able to:
● Analyse the principles and concepts that apply to different types of
contracts and commercial instruments
● Demonstrate competence in managing commercial aspects of the business
within law.
● Advise on risks, rights and obligations in transacting business.
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a. Sources of Law
b. Malawi Legal Systems
c. Contract Law
d. Law of Agency
e. Negotiable Instruments
f. Contract of Sale of Goods
g. Competition and Fair Trading
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40%
Examinations: 60%

Sauti-Phiri, C., (1989).General Principles of Malawi Law. Blantyre: Malawi College
of Accountancy.
Goode, R.M., (1985).Commercial Law.(New ed.). London: Pelican.
Kiralfy, A.K.R., (1984).The English Legal System.(7thed.). London: Sweet and
Maxwell.
Abbott, D., (1983).A Guide to Negotiable Instruments.(7th Ed.). London:
Butterworth.
Schmitoff, C.H., &Sarre D.A.G., (1987).Charlesworth‟s Mercantile Law(14th
edition). London: Stevens and Sons.
Treitel, G.M., (1984).Outlines of the Law of Contract. (3rd edition). London:
Butterworth.
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CNET-312 Computer Networks II

1. Programme(s): BCSS/BBIT
2. Module Title: Computer Networks II
3. Module code: CNET-312
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
7. Presented by: Malawi Institute of Technology (MIT)
10. Prerequisites: CNET-221
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module aim:
To equip the student with the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills
to design, implement, maintain and troubleshoot complex networks.

● Explain advanced theoretical concepts of computer networks
● Appraise network communication protocols, algorithms and applications
given a specific set of business goals
● Design, install and maintain complex local and wide area networks using a
variety of network technologies
● Conduct trade-off analysis to optimize both technical and business design
goals for complex networks
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● Explain how the Internet operates, its core protocols, associated economics
and, social and legal issues

a. Network design approaches: needs analysis, logical design, physical design,
testing, optimization and documentation
b. Switching: traditional LAN architectures, three-tier hierarchical model, ,
spanning-tree protocol, VLANS, layer-3 switching devices
c. Wireless networks: basic antenna theory, wireless standards, point-to-point
links, wireless network planning and deployment, wireless site surveys, link
budget calculation, wireless link modeling and simulation
d. WAN switching protocols: packet and circuit switching, protocols (Frame
relay, HDLC, ATM and PPP)
e. Internetworking: Layer 3 devices, link state vs distance vector routing
mechanisms, inter-AS and intra-AS routing, path vector routing, convergence,
OSPF, BGP operation, IPSec, QoS, interior and exterior BGP configuration
f. Traffic monitoring and analysis: protocols and tools, traffic shaping
g. Internet architecture: the end-to-end principle, Internet design principles
(modularity, heterogeneity, resilience, scalability, distributed management),
15. Assessment:
50% Coursework (tests, exercises, group and individual assignments), 50% Final
Examinations

a) Lectures
b) Tutorials
c) Practical lab sessions
d) Industry visits

Tanenbaum, A., Wetherall, D. (2011). Computer Networks, 5th Edition. Pearson
Prentince Hall.
Kurose, J.F., Ross, K.W. (2013), Computer Networking: A Top Down Approach,
6th Edition. Addison Wesley.
Beard, C., Stallings, W. (2015). Wireless Communication Networks and Systems.
Pearson Prentice Hall.

White, C.M, (2013). Data Communications and Computer Networks, A Business
User‟s Approach, 7th Edition. Course Technology. Cengage Learning
Peterson, L.C., Davie, B.S. (2012). Computer Networks: A Systems Approach.
Morgan Kaufmann.
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Oppenheimer, P. (2011). Top-down Network Design, 3rd Edition. Cisco Press.
Carpenter, B. (ed.) (1996). RFC 1958: Architectural Principles of the Internet. IETF.
Stalings, W. (2005). Wireless Communications and Networks, 2nd Edition.
Pearson Prentice Hall.
19. Journals
International Journal of Computer Science and Network Security - IJCSNS
International Journal of Information and Computer Security - inderscience
International Journal of Sensor Networks and Data Communications - omicsonline
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FCOF-310 Fundamentals of Corporate Finance

2. Module Title: Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
3. Module code: FCOF-310
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: Accounting I and II, Cost and Management
Accounting
12. Module Aims:
To develop and provide students with the basic principles and skills in corporate
finance for decision making at a corporate level.

● Appreciate the role of corporate finance of funds
● Evaluate the different sources of finance
● Describe the elements and concept of working capital management
● Calculate the cost of equity and debt capital
a. Introduction to corporate finance: Objective and scope of corporate
finance, Interface of corporate finance with other functional areas
Principal agent theory
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b. Sources of finance: Short term and long-term sources of finance
External versus internal sources of finance
c. Management of working capital: Elements of working capital,

Management of inventories, Management of payables, Management
of receivablesManagement of cash
d. Capital structure and costs of capital: The concept of cost of capital

Cost of equity, Cost of debt, The weighted average cost of capital
e. Capital investment appraisal and decision making: Why capital

investment appraisal?, Investment appraisal methods and decision
making
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40%;
Examinations: 60%

Lectures, Tutorials, and assignments
17. Prescribed Resources

Atrill P., &McLaney E., (2010).Accounting and Finance for non Specialists. (7th
Ed.). London: Pearson Education
Arnold G., (2012).Corporate Financial Management, (5th Ed.).London: Pearson

Education
Brealey, R., Myers, S. & Marcus, A. (2014).Fundamental of Corporate Finance, (8th

Ed.).New York. McGraw-Hill

Pike, R. Neale, B. &Linsley, P (2015).Corporate Finance and Investment. (8th
Ed.).New York: Prentice Hall
Hand, L., Isaaks, C. & Sanderson, P. (2005).Introduction to Accounting for non
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Specialists. (1st Ed.).North Yorkshire: Thomson Learning
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HUCI-310 Human Computer Interaction

2. Module Title: Human Computer Interaction
3. Module code: HUCI-310
4. Year: 2
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims
To provide students with knowledge and practical skills in the area of human
computer interact, and to promote the development of systems that enhance user
experience

● Recognize the importance of user friendly systems interfaces
● Apply guidelines for developing a user interface
● Design and conduct user studies
● Design for user experiences on different computing devices
● Apply different tools and methodologies in prototyping solutions
● Evaluate the usability of user interfaces
● Discuss issues relating to universal design
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● Appreciate future directions in human-computer interaction

a. Introduction and history of human computer interaction
b. User interaction design guidelines
c. Frameworks and interaction models
d. Emotional design
e. Designing and conducting user studies
f. User experience design for different devices (desktop, mobiles, the webs,
wearables, television sets)
g. Prototyping
h. Universal design
i. Usability evaluation
j. Data visualisation
k. Future directions in human computer interaction
15. Assessment
Examinations: 50%


Preece, J., Sharp, H., & Rogers, Y. (2015). Interaction Design: beyond human-
computer interaction, (4th Ed.). Wiley
Cooper, A., Reimann, R., Cronin, D., & Noessel, C. (2015). About Face: The
Essentials of Interaction Design. Wiley
Shneiderman, B. & Plaisant, C. (2009). Designing the User Interface: Strategies for
Effective Human-Computer Interaction (5th Ed.). Pearson

Dix, A., Finlay, J.E., Abowd, G.D., Beale, R., (2003). Human-Computer
Interaction, (3rd Ed.). Prentice Hall
Norman, D. (2013). The Design of Everyday Things: Revised and Expanded
Edition. Basic Books.
Krug, S. (2014). Don't Make Me Think, Revisited: A Common Sense Approach to
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Web Usability (3rd Ed.). New Riders
19. Journals
ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (ACM). ACM TOCHI seeks to
be the premier archival journal in the multidisciplinary field of human-
computer interaction.
AIS Transactions on Human-Computer Interaction (Association of Information
Systems). THCI is a high-quality peer-reviewed international scholarly
journal on Human-Computer Interaction, emphasizing applications in
business, managerial, organizational, and cultural contexts.
Behaviour and Information Technology (Taylor & Francis). BIT focuses on the
human aspects of information technology, on which much of our
developed world depends
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MLEN-310 Introduction to Machine Learning
2. Module Title: Introduction to Machine Learning
3. Module code: MLEN-310
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
9. Tutorial/Lab(hrs/wk): 2
10. Prerequisites: COMP-122, STAT-220
12. Module Aims:
To introduce students to machine learning tools and techniques and their application.

● Develop an understanding of what is involved in learning models from data.
● Understand a wide variety of machine learning algorithms.
● Demonstrate understanding of basic principles, methods and applications of
machine learning.
● Implement machine learning techniques suitable for the applications under
consideration.
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● Apply principles and algorithms to evaluate models generated from data.
a) Introduction and Basic Concepts: What is AI, History of Machine Learning,
Programs vs Learning algorithms, Types of Learning (Supervised Learning,
Unsupervised Learning, and Reinforcement Learning)
b) Data Exploration: What is Data, Basic Data Types (Numerical Data, Categorical
Data, Time-Series Data, and Text), Descriptive Stats (Mean, Standard Deviations,
Variances, Unique Values), Exploratory Data Visualization, Missing Data
c) Regression: Introduction to Regression, Linear Regression, Non-linear Regression,
Simple and Multiple regression, and their applications, Regression Evaluation
Metrics
d) Classification: Introduction to Classification, Classification Algorithms (KNN,
Decision Trees, Logistic Regression and SVM), Pros and Cons of the Classification
Algorithms, Classification Accuracy Metrics (Confusion Matrix)
e) Clustering: Introduction to Clustering, Types of clustering, including Partitioned-
based Clustering, Hierarchical Clustering, and Density-based Clustering and
Clustering Algorithms.
f) Deep Learning: Definition of Deep Learning, Neural networks, Applications of
Deep Learning
15. Assessment
a) End of Module Examination – Practical + Written (50%).
b) Continuous assessment (50%)
Lectures, lab/tutorials, and assignments
17. Prescribed Textbooks
Theobald, O. (2017). Machine Learning for Absolute Beginners: a Plain English

Introduction. Scatterplot Press.
Witten, I. H., Frank, E., Mark, A., Orallo, H., Quintana, R., Ramírez, F., & Ye, N. (2017).
Data Mining: Practical Machine Learning Tools and Techniques, (4th ed.). Elsevier Science.
Conway, D., & White, J. (2012). Machine Learning for Hackers. O'Reilly Media, Inc.
18. Recommended Textbooks
Burkov, A. (2019). The Hundred-Page Machine Learning Book (Vol. 1). Canada: Andriy
Burkov.
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Harrington, P. (2012). Machine Learning in Action. Manning Publications Co.
19. Date: March 2021
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MRKT-310 Marketing

2. Module Title: Marketing
3. Module code: MRKT-310
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims
The aim of the module is to provide students with the basic concepts of
marketing. It is envisaged that this academic knowledge will provide students with
a Marketing Tool Kit which can be usefully incorporated into broader business
decisions within organizations.

By the end of this module learners should be able to:
● Explain the development of marketing.
● Demonstrate understanding of marketing terminology and concepts.
● Discuss the role and contributions of marketing within an organization
● Describe the impacts of marketing actions on society and the need for
marketers to act in and ethical and socially responsible manner.
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● Demonstrate knowledge of the individual components of a marketing mix
● Identify the organisational processes involved in the planning, implementation
and control of marketing activities
14. Indicative content

a. Explain the development of marketing as: an exchange process, a philosophy of
business, a management function
b. Describe the different marketing concepts: Production concept, Product
concept, Selling concept, Marketing concept, Societal marketing
c. Marketing strategy: STP, Identifying market segments, Selecting target segments
Positioning, Repositioning
d. Product and portfolio management: Product concepts, What is a product?,
Product classification, Elements of a product, Portfolio management, Product
life cycle model, BCG model, New product development, Adoption of
innovation
e. Understanding consumer and organizational buying behaviour: Consumer
Buying behaviour, Organizational buying behaviour
f. Price & Pricing strategies: The role of price in the marketing mix, Overview of
the pricing process, Price strategy
g. Promotion and the communication process: The role of promotion, The
elements of promotion, The promotional mix, The communication process,
Measuring the success of communication/promotion
h. Place (Distribution channels): Basic channel functions, Types of marketing
channels, Channel strategy decisions
i. Services and non services marketing: Defining service marketing, Understanding
the market for services, Planning strategy and tactics for service marketing
j. Marketing research and analysis: The role of marketing information, The
marketing research process
k. Using the marketing plan: stages of the planning process: Situation analysis,
Objective setting, Strategy development, Tactics (marketing mix),
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Implementation, Control
15. Assessment
Coursework : 40%;
Examinations: 60%

o Lectures: class based instructions
o Tutorials.
o Course work for continuous assessment.
o Independent learning; self directed study.

Kotler, P. & Armstrong, G. (2012) Principles of Marketing.(14th Ed.). Upper Saddle
River, Pearson Prentice Hall
Jobber, D. (2010) Principles and Practice of Marketing.(6th Ed.). McGraw-Hill

Bearden, B. et al. (2007) Marketing Principles and Perspectives. (5th Ed.).
McGraw-Hill
Kurtz, D. & Boone, L.E., (2006) Principles of Marketing. Thomson South-Western
Perrenault, W.D. Jr&McCarthy, E.J. (2003) Essentials of Marketing: A Global
Managerial Approach.(9th Ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill
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ETHS-320 Ethics in Business Information Technology

2. Module Title: Ethics in Business Information Technology
3. Module code: ETHS-320
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 10
12. Module aims:
The aim of this module isto equip students with knowledge on moral issues
surrounding the use of computers and information technology today, with
an emphasis on ethical issues

On completion of this module students should be able to:
● Demonstrate knowledge of current models of information and computer
ethics.
● Apply ethical theories to interpret personal and group behavior when using
a variety of information technology tools.
● Evaluate the nature of ethical choices made by self and others when serving
various roles that expose social and multicultural differences.
● Construct written arguments in a variety of formats on the evolving nature
of ethical norms relating to new technologies.
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● Analyse social and ethical challenges in technology design and use
● Discuss different perspectives on the social and ethical responsibility of the
information technology designer and user
● Apply different methods to explore and discuss theoretical concepts and
social and ethical challenges

a. Ethics for IT Workers and IT Users
b. Computer and Internet Crime
c. Privacy and Confidentiality
d. Intellectual Property
e. Ethics of IT Organizations
f. Software Engineering Code of Ethics
15. Assessment
50% Continuous assessment (Assignments, practical and class tests)
50% Examinations

Lectures, demonstrations, Laboratory classes/practicals, Tutorials, Assignments and
Exercises
17. Recommended Resources and Prescribed Reading Lists

Reynolds, G. (2012). Ethics in Information Technology (4th Ed.).Boston: Course
Technology.
18. Journals
Ethics and Information Technology Springer

www.springer.com › Home › Computer Science › Software Engineering
Journal of Cases on Information Technology (JCIT)
https://www.igi-global.com/journal/journal-cases-information-
technology/1075
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MAPP-320 Mobile Application Development

1. Programme(s): BBIT/BGIS
2. Module Title: Mobile Application Development
3. Module code: MAPP-320
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
12. Module Aims
To provide students with the principles, and practical experience, in mobile
application design, development, and distribution

● Discuss design considerations for mobile application development
● Designing and develop mobile applications using an application
development framework
● Critique mobile applications and related design approaches
● Work within the capabilities and limitations of a range of mobile
computing devices
● Utilize rapid prototyping techniques to design and develop mobile
interfaces
● Implement mobile applications using appropriate software development
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environments
● Explain key issues in mobile security
● Publish, deploy, maintain, a mobile application
a. Introduction: Introduction to mobile computing, mobile operating system
architectures, application development frameworks and environments
(Android, iOS, Windows, etc.)
b. Mobile user experience design
c. Prototyping
d. Storing and retrieving data
e. Messaging
f. Networking
g. Notifications and alarms
h. Location-based services
i. Ubiquitous computing: wearables, living room
j. Mobile device security
k. Publishing, deployment, maintenance, and management of mobile
applications
15. Assessment
Examinations: 50%


Griffiths, D. And Griffiths, D. (2017). Head First Android Development: A Brain-
Friendly Guide 2nd Edition. O‟Reilly Media
Boyer, R., (2018). Android 9 Development Cookbook: Over 100 recipes and
solutions to solve the most common problems faced by Android developers, 3rd
Edition. Pack Publishing.
Levin, M. (2014). Designing Multi-Device Experiences: An Ecosystem Approach to
User Experiences across Devices
Jones, M., Marsden, G. (2006). Mobile Interaction Design (4th edition). John
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Wiley & Sons
19. Journal
Wireless and Mobile Technologies Science and Education Publishing
www.sciepub.com/journal/WMT
IBIMA Publishing Journal of Mobile Technologies, Knowledge and Society
ibimapublishing.com/journals/journal-of-mobile-technologies-knowledge-
and-society/
Journal of Mobile Technology in Medicine mHealth Research
www.journalmtm.com/
Date: March 2016, Reviewed March 2021
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PJMG-320 Project Management

2. Module Title: Project Management
3. Module code: PJMG-320
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites None
11. Co-requisites None
12. Module aim:
This module will provide students with a knowledge, skills and techniques
required to execute projects in information technology.

On completion of this module the student should be able to:
● Appreciate the need for IT project management.
● Appreciate the roles of a Project manager and how to execute each of the
roles.
● Describe the characteristics and nature of IT projects.
● Understand the common concepts in project management e.g. time, cost,
quality and risk management.
● Understand the procurement process.

a. Introduction to Project management: What is a project?
What is project management?, Advantages of project management
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Examples of IT projects, Project framework, Role of a project manager,
software for project management
b. Applications of IT in project management: Link between IT and project

management,Project phases and project life cycle,Closing projects.
c. Project scope management: What is Project scope management?

Creating the work break down Structure, Scope verification, Scope
control,
d. Project schedule management: Importance of project schedule

management, Resource estimation, Events duration, estimating,
schedule development
e. Project human resource management: What is project human resource

management, How to manage people, Human resource planning,
How to manage a team, How to acquire a Project team
f. Project communications management: Introduction to communications

management, Communications Planning, Performance reporting, how
to improve project, Communications.
g. Project risk management: Importance of project risk management

Risk management planning, Qualitative risk analysis and quantitative
risk analysis.
h. Project Procurement Management: What is Project Procurement

management, Tools and techniques for planning purchases,
Procurement management plan.
15. Assessment: 40% Continuous Assessment (Assignments & Tests).

60% Examination.
16. Teaching and Learning Methods/Activities:

Lectures, group discussions and Tutorials

Gray, C. & Larson, E. (2008).Project Management: The Managerial Process.
McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Project Management Institute (2017). A Guide to the Project Management

Body of Knowledge. Pmbok Guide. 6th Edition. PMI.
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Meredith, J., & Mantel, S., (2008).Project Management: A Managerial

Approach. Wiley and Sons.
Kerzner, H. (2009). Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning,

Scheduling and Controlling. Wiley and Sons.
Schmidt, T. (2009).Strategic Project Management Made Simple: Practical

Tools for Leaders and Teams. Wiley and Sons.
Horine, G. (2009). Absolute Beginner‟s Guide to Project Management.Que

Publishers.
19. Journals
Project Management Journal | PMI
https://www.pmi.org/learning/publications/project-management-
journal
International Journal of Project Management Elsevier
https://www.journals.elsevier.com/international-journal-of-project-
management
The Journal of Modern Project Management –
www.journalmodernpm.com/
Project Management Journal Wiley Online Library
onlinelibrary.wiley.com › Business & Management › Project
Management
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OPMG-320 Operations Management

2. Module Title: Operations Management
3. Module code: OPMG-320
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: PJMG320
12. Module Aims:
To provide the students with knowledge in the management of operations in
manufacturing and service organizations and expose them to the application of
computational and analytical techniques used in production operations
management related decisions.

By the end of the module students should be able to:
● apply skills and techniques for analysis and decision making for operating systems
acquired
● relate the subject processes, activities and knowledge with other organizational
management functions
● manage activities or operations using scientific models of planning and problem
solving
● understand, apply and continuously evaluate recent trends in operations
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● formulate productive and competitive strategies for operating systems

a. Location Planning
b. Capacity Planning
c. Facilities Layout
d. Aggregate Planning
e. Inventory Control
f. Materials Requirements Planning
g. Scheduling
h. Service Operations Management
i. Quality Management
15. Assessment
Coursework: 40%
Examinations: 60%


Haizer, J., Barry, R., (2013) Principles of Operations Management.London:
Prentice Hall.
Krajewski, R., &Malhotra, (2007). Operations Management: Processes and Value
Chains, Prentice-Hall(8th Ed.).
Beckman, S., (2008) Operations Strategy: Competing in the 21st Century. London:
McGraw Hill.
Morris, C., (2009).Quantitative Approaches in Business Studies. London: Pitman
Publishing Ltd.
Schroeder, R.G., (2010) Operations Management: Contemporary Concepts and
Cases. London
Water, C.D., (2006) Operations Strategy. London: Thomson Learning.
Oakland, J., (2000), Total Quality Management: Text with cases. Oxford:
Butterworth Heinemann.
Slack, N., (2009) Operations Management.London:Prentice Hall,
Stevenson, W., J. (2005), Production and Operations Management. Irwin:
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McGraw-Hill Inc.
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RMEC-321 Research Methods in Computing

2. Module Title: Research Methods in Computing
3. Module code: RMEC-321
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites:
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module Aim:
To provide the student with enough background in research concepts and theories
as well as proposal writing skills in computing

Upon completion of this module, module the student should be able to:
● Familiarize themselves with a scientific research process in computing
● Apply different research methods in computing
● Evaluate the novelty and contribution of a research idea
● Perform a literature survey and outline the work needed to produce a
research proposal
● Identify assumptions, limitations and premises of different research
approaches and methods
● Discuss ethical aspects of research designs and dissemination mechanism in
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computing

a. Introduction to Scientific Research - definition of research, goals of research,
principles of the scientific method, scientific research process, mistakes in
scientific research.
b. Research Methodologies in Computing - research method vs research
methodology; research methodologies - formal methodology, case study,
action research, design science research/constructive research, experimental
methodology, model methodology;
c. Research methods: quantitative research methods vs qualitative research
methods; qualitative research methods - one-to-one interviews; quantitative
research methods - survey and correlational research; other research methods
also applicable to computing - algorithmic analysis, cognitive walkthrough,
critical analysis of literature, end-user study, forensic analysis, heuristic
evaluation, mathematical modelling, mathematical proof, proof by
demonstration, simulation, static analysis, think aloud, usability testing, and
Wizard of Oz; techniques for analyzing data
d. Writing a research proposal - Introduction, Problem statement, Aims and
objectives, Preliminary literature review, Research methodology, Ethical
considerations, Budget, Appendices and References
e. Writing a dissertation - Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology,
Results, Discussion and Conclusion. Other sections of a dissertation - Abstract,
Table of Contents, List of Figures and Tables, Bibliography and Appendices.
f. Case studies
g. Intellectual Property
15. Assessment
30% Course work (tests, exercises, presentations, group and individual

assignments)
70% Research Proposal assessed based on a rubric. However, if research proposal

is done in a group, then the individual grade in research shall be calculated using
the formula ((student participation in project as determined by supervisor on a
scale of 0 to 10)/10)*group research proposal grade.

1) Lectures
2) Seminars
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3) Online learning

Recker, J. (2013). Scientific Research in Information Systems: A Beginner's
Guide (Progress in IS). Springer
Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). Social science research: Principles, methods, and
practices. URL: http://scholarcommons.usf.edu/oa_textbooks/3/ License:
CC BY-NC-SA: Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike
Holz, H. J., Applin, A., Haberman, B., Joyce, D., Purchase, H., & Reed, C.
(2006). Research Methods in Computing: What are they, and how should
we teach them?. In Working group reports on ITiCSE on Innovation and
technology in computer science education (pp. 96-114).
Roodt, G., & Fouche, C. (2004). Guidelines for writing a research proposal.
Johannesburg, South Africa: University of Johannesburg.
Sudheesh, K., Duggappa, D. R., & Nethra, S. S. (2016). How to write a
research proposal?. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 60(9), 631–634.
Hayes, G. R. (2011). The relationship of action research to human-computer
interaction. ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI),
18(3), 1-20.
Järvinen, P. (2007). Action research is similar to design science. Quality &
Quantity, 41(1), 37-54.
Piirainen, K. A., & Gonzalez, R. A. (2013). Seeking constructive synergy: design
science and the constructive research approach. In International conference
on design science research in information systems (pp. 59-72). Springer,
Berlin, Heidelberg.
Dresch, A., Lacerda, D. P., & Miguel, P. A. C. (2015). A distinctive analysis of
case study, action research and design science research. Review of Business
Management, 17(56), 1116.
Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2001). Surviving your dissertation: A
comprehensive guide to content and process (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks:
Sage.
19. Journals
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Computer science and information technology – imedpub
International Journal of Innovative Research in Computer and Communication
Engineering - rroij
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SVAD-320 Server Administration
2. Module title: Server Administration
3. Module code: SVAD-320
4. Year: 3
5. Credit: 10
12. Module aims:
To provide the student with knowledge and practical skills required to install,
configure and provision production servers.
By the end of this module, the student should be able to:

a. Describe the duties and responsibilities of a server administrator
b. Demonstrate knowledge of characteristics of server hardware and software
c. Identify server software options based on technical and commercial factors
d. Use operating system tools to source, install and configure server software on
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Linux/Unix and Windows platforms
e. Provision server users
f. Automate routine server administration tasks
g. Monitor, analyse and fine-tune server hardware and software
h. Demonstrate knowledge of modern virtualization and containerization

technologies
i. Plan and implement disaster recovery strategies
a.Principles of server administration - duties, responsibilities and ethical issues
b. Server hardware - understanding server hardware features - storage, processing,

redundancies (RAID, power, network), form factors, hardware installation
c.Server software - sourcing, FOSS vs proprietary, package management systems,

installation and configuration on Linux/Unix and Windows platforms
d. Server installation and provisioning - user account provisioning, web servers,

email servers, DNS servers, file servers
e.Automation - introduction to server side scripting
f. Server resource virtualization - virtualization technologies, type-1and type 2

hypervisors, containerization
g. Disaster recovery - implementing simple server backups,
h. Server security - server threat landscape for Linux/Unix and Windows, server
hardening techniques, security best practices
15. Assessment
60% Continuous assessment (Assignments, practical and class tests)

40% Examinations
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Lectures, demonstrations, Laboratory practicals, Tutorials, Assignments and Exercises
Uday Sawant, Oliver Pelz, Jonathan Hobson & William Leemans (2019). Linux Powerful
Server Administration: Recipes for CentOS 7, RHEL 7, and Ubuntu Server Administration.
Packt Publishing
Bekim Dauti (2019). Windows Server 2019 Administration Fundamentals, 2nd Ed. Packt
Publishing.
Evi Nemeth, Garth Snyder & Trent R. Hein, 2006. Linux Administration Handbook,
2nd Ed. Prentice Hall
Wale Soyinka, 2008. Linux Administration: A beginners Guide, 5th Ed. McGraw-Hill,
Osborne, USA
Bran Desmond, Joe Richards, Robbie Allen & Alistair Lowe-Noris, 2013. Active Directory:
Design Deploying and Running Active Directory, 5th Ed. O‟Reilley Media, Inc.
Steve Silver, 2012, Web Server Administration (Web Warrior Series), Cengage Learning.
James Turnbull, 2005. Hardening Linux, Apress.
Donald A. Tevault (2020). Mastering Linux Security and Hardening, 2nd Ed. Packt
Publishing.
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Year Four
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BINT-410 Business Intelligence

2. Module title: Business Intelligence
3. Module code: BINT-410
4. Year: 4
5. Credits: 10
9. Tutorial/Lab (hrs/wk): 1
12. Module Aims

To introduce the student to the fundamental principles of business intelligence and
impart knowledge of business intelligence techniques and skills to use selected business
intelligence tools.
a) Demonstrate understanding of business intelligence and its place in enterprise

planning and decision making
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b) Demonstrate practical data modeling, transformation and warehousing skills
c) Apply the various business intelligence and analytics techniques using proper
tools
d) Demonstrate practical reporting and visualization skills using prescribed BI

tools
a) Principles of business intelligence - BI as decision support system, understanding

the BI ecosystem (business intelligence vs business analytics vs data analytics), BI
scenarios
b) Enterprise data storage - data governance, data storage systems (relational

databases, NoSQL, big data platforms)
c) Data warehousing for business intelligence - OLAP vs OLTP, dimensional

modelling, extract-transform-load (ETL), de-normalization, data marts, data
warehousing tools
d) Business intelligence techniques - statistical modeling, machine learning,

descriptive and prescriptive modelling, predictive modeling (business analytics),
text mining and sentiment analysis, reporting and visualization
e) Working with business intelligence tools
15. Assessment
50% Coursework
50% Examinations
16. Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, tutorials, projects, lab practical, group work and individual assignments
17. Prescribed Text
Grossmann, W., Rinderle-Ma, S. (2015). Fundamentals of Business Intelligence.

Springer.
Sharda, R., Delen, D., Turban, E. (2017). Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data
Science: A Managerial Perspective. Pearson.
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Moss, L.T., Atre, S. (2003). Business Intelligence Roadmap: The Complete Project
Lifecycle for Decision Support Applications. Addison Wesley.
18. Recommended Resources/Reading Lists
Sherman, R. (2015). Business Intelligence Guidebook: From Data Integration to

Analytics. Morgan Kaufmann
Alexander, M. (2016). Microsoft Excel Power Query and Power Pivot for
Dummies. John Wiley & Sons.
Ferrari, A., Russo, M. (2017). Analyzing Data With Microsoft Power BI and
Power Pivot for Excel. Microsoft Press.
Kimball, R., Ross, M., (2013). The Data Warehouse Toolkit: The Definitive Guide
to Dimensional Modelling, 3rd Ed. John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Provost, F., Fawcett, T (2013). Data Science for Business: What You Need to
Know About Data Mining and Data-Analytic Thinking. O‟reilly Media.
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ENTR-410 Business Management and Entrepreneurship

1. Programme BBIT/BCSS
2. Module Title: Business Management and Entrepreneurship
3. Module Code: ENTR-410
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 10
8. Lecture (Hrs/week): 2
9. Tutorial (Hrs/week): 2
12. Module Aim:
To inculcate the culture of entrepreneurship and introduce the student to key
aspects of financial management in business, and .characteristics and
operations of a business entity.

● Assess the factors contributing to the success or failure of new investment
ventures.
● Explain the nature and characteristics of an entrepreneur and
entrepreneurship.
● Explain the importance of innovation and creativity in entrepreneurship.
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● Examine and interpret financial statements.
● Produce a viable business plan.
● Demonstrate understanding of business dynamics, marketing and sales
principles and strategies.

(a) People & Organisation: Organisation, teamwork, communication, human
needs, and motivation of employees
(b) Finance and accounting for engineering managers: Profit and loss accounts,
cash flow and liquidity control, balance sheets, product costing and cost
management, key financial ratios, budgeting and budgetary control;
financial management and investment: risk and return valuation of assets;
investment risk and return measures, investment appraisal techniques and
taxation.
(c) Dynamics of business: Types of businesses, business plan, business ethics and
social responsibility, legal and regulatory environment, competing in local
and global markets.
(d) Marketing and Sales: Developing relationships, Forecasting and targeting,
distribution and product selection.
(e) Entrepreneurship: Nature, concepts and context of entrepreneurship,
innovation and creativity, financing an entrepreneurial venture,
negotiation, issues and preparation for business start-up, e-business.
15. Method of Assessment:

Examination 60%
Coursework 40%

Lectures and tutorials

Deakins, D and Freel, M. (2009). Entrepreneurship and Small Firms. Maidenhead:
McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Webb, P and Webb, S. (1999). Small Business Handbook: An Entrepreneur‟s Guide
to Starting a Business and Growing a Business. London: Financial Times Pitman
Pub.

Swanson, J.A and Baird, M.L., (2003). Engineering Your Start-up: A Guide for the
High- tech Entrepreneur. Belmont, CA: Professional Publications.
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Timmons, J.A. (2006). New Venture Creation: Entrepreneur for the 21st Century.
London: McGraw-Hill.
19. Journals
International Journal on Business Management and Entrepreneurship (IJBME) -
asdfjournals
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ECCO-410 Enterprise and Cloud Computing

2. Module Title: Enterprise and Cloud Computing
3. Module code: ECCO-410
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 10
7. Presented by: Malawi Institute of Technology (MIT)
10. Pre-requisites: CNET-312, SVAD-320
11. Co-requisites
12. Module aims:
To impart theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to implement
business-oriented information technologies to support enterprise operations.

Upon completion of this module students should be able to:
● Analyze existing enterprise IT systems and identify needs
● Manage enterprise IT services
● Design and secure enterprise-level data centers
● Assess cloud services options and make informed choices based on business
and performance trade-offs
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a. Enterprise systems – Enterprise resource planning systems, planning systems,
customer relationship management systems, management information
systems, integrated systems
b. Data center fundamentals – architectures, application architectures, design
principles (topologies, redundancy, availability) protocols, virtualization,
co-location, load balancing, security
c. Cloud computing architectures and deployment models – IaaS, PaaS and
SaaS, Public, private, hybrid and community deployment models, choosing
cloud services
d. Service Management in Cloud Computing: Service management standards,
service level agreements(SLAs), billing & accounting, traditional vs. cloud,
economics of scaling: managing data
15. Assessment:
40% Course work (tests, exercises, group and individual assignments), 60% Final
Examinations

Face-to-face lectures, tutorials, practical lab sessions, industry visits
17. Prescribed Texts:

Shroff, G. (2010). Enterprise Cloud Computing: Technology, Architecture and
Applications. Cambridge University Press.
Earl, T., Puttini, R. and Mahmood, Z. (2013). Cloud Computing: Concepts,
Technology & Architecture. ServiceTech Press.
18. Recommended Resources:
Kavis, M. J., et al. (2014) Architecting the Cloud: Design Decisions for Cloud
Computing Service Models (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS). John Wiley and Sons
Orban, S. (2018). Ahead in the Cloud: Best Practices for Navigating the Future of
Enterprise IT 1st Edition. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
Rafaels, R. (2018). Cloud Computing: Complete Guide on Cloud Computing

Technology and Methodologies to Migrate to the Cloud 2nd Edition. CreateSpace
Independent Publishing Platform
19. Journals
International Journal of Information Security - springer
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Journal of Informatics and Data Mining – imedpub
Computer science and information technology - imedpub
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HRMG-410 Human Resource Management

2. Module Title: Human Resource Management
3. Module code: HRMG-410
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 10
10. Prerequisites: ORBE-210
12. Module Aims:
The aim of this module is to equip students with basic knowledge and
understanding of managing an organisations most important resource, the people
working there in order to achieve effective performance.

● Describe the nature of human resource management and its role in ensuring
efficiency and effective performance in organisations.
● Discuss the HRM activities for ensuring that the organisation has the right
people requirements at all times, attracting the right knowledge, skills and
attitudes.
● Analyse effective methods of developing abilities and competences of the
workforce for adapting in dynamic environment
● Describe mechanisms for enhancing performance of employees and the
organisation and their rationale
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● Discuss legal implications of managing employees
a. Introduction to Human Resource Management: Nature of HRM

Definitions, objectives and characteristics, Development of HRM,
Models of HRM, Contract of employment, Employment contract,
Psychological contract, Roles in HRM: Line manager, HR practitioner,
Distinguish HRM and Personnel Management, Reservations about HRM
b. Attracting Human Resources: Human Resource Planning, Nature of Human

Resource planning – objectives, Human Resource Planning Process,
Recruitment and Selection, Define recruitment and selection, Recruitment
and selection process, Induction
c. Development of Human Resources: Learning and Development, Learning:

Theories of Learning; Behavioral, Cognitive, experiential learning, learning
Style, Training Process, Development: Career Planning; management
Development, Learning organisation and organisation learning
d. Maintaining Human Resources: Performance Management, Reward

Management
e. Managing the employment Relationship: Nature of Employment Relations,

Parties to ER, Theories of ER: Unitary, Pluralist, Radical, Trade unions:
roles, types of TU, ER Processes, Collective Bargaining, Employee
Participation; involvement, empowerment, engagement, ER procedures,
Disciplinary Procedures, Grievance Procedures, Third-party interventions
15. Assessment
Examinations: 60%

Lectures, Tutorials, group work and individual assignments, oral presentations and
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debates.

Armstrong M., (2009), Armstrong‟s Handbook of Human Resource Management
Practice.(11th Ed.).London: Kogan Page.
Torrington, D., Hall, L., Taylor, S., (2008), Human Resource Management(7th
Ed.).England: Pearson Education.

Armstrong, M., (2006), A Handbook of Human Resource Management
Practice(10th Ed.).London: Kogan Page.
Mathis, R. L.,& Jackson, J. H.,(2011) Human Resource Management(13thEd.).
Mejia, L. R. G., Balkin, D. B., Cardy, R. L., (2012) Managing Human Resources, 7 th
Edition. Boston.
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RESP-412 Research Project

1. Programmes: BBIT/BCSS
2. Module Title: Research Project
3. Module Code: RESP-412
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 20
8. Lectures (Hrs/Wk): 0
9. Practical: 6
10. Prerequisites: RMEC-321
12. Module Aim
To provide an opportunity for each student to carry out an independent research
project on a topic relevant to business information technology or computer
security. This module builds on the RMEC-321 (which is a pre-requisite module)
where students will have defined and developed a research proposal for a
researchable question within the area of specialization of the degree programme.

By the end of this module should be able to:
● Apply practical and analytical skills present in the programme as a whole to
a research topic that addresses a real need, and demonstrate innovation
and/or creativity
● Apply knowledge of research philosophy and methods to undertake
empirical research involving collection of primary data (where appropriate)
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● Develop an artefact, where appropriate, serving the purpose of the
research.
● Undertake secondary analysis of existing data and information (where
appropriate)
● Perform a literature review Critically analyse significant bodies of literature
in the chosen topic area particularly in the context of the research findings
● Communicate research process and findings well-presented written format
(dissertation) ,Integrate the subjects learnt.
● Deliver an oral presentation of the project and to provide appropriate
answers to questions.

The project can be on a topic relevant to business information technology or
computer security, depending on programme. The research project can either
involve designing an artefact to solve a problem with a research context (e.g. a
software system) or on research. Preference, however, is designing an artefact to
solve a problem, within a research context.
15. Assessment
30% Project Presentation

70% Research Project Write-up (Dissertation)
The student project write-up/dissertation will be assessed (using a rubric) on their

general understanding of the subject matter and the background literature, the
clarity of their objectives, the appropriateness of the methodology, the validity of
the data collected, and the relevance of the conclusions to their data; or for a
design project, the innovativeness, practicality as well as the cost-effectiveness of
the design.
If project write-up/dissertation is done in a group, then the individual grade shall

be calculated using the formula ((student participation in project write-up as
determined by supervisor on a scale of 0 to 10)/10)*group research project grade.

Lecture supervision and independent project study
Students can work on a single project or team up with other students to form
groups. Students will be supervised by the Research Methodology lecturer and an
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expert in the field who would meet with the students on a weekly basis.
17. Prescribed Text
Dawson, CW, 2009, Projects in Computing and Information Systems: a student's

guide, 2nd edition, Pearson Prentice Hall
Bell, J. (2007). Doing Your Research Project. Buckingham: Open University Press.
Saunders, M., Lewis, P. &Thornhill, A. (2007).Research Methods for Business

Students. Madrid: Prentice Hall.
Holz, H. J., Applin, A., Haberman, B., Joyce, D., Purchase, H., & Reed, C. (2006).
Research Methods in Computing: What are they, and how should we teach
them?. In Working group reports on ITiCSE on Innovation and technology in
computer science education (pp. 96-114).
Piirainen, K. A., & Gonzalez, R. A. (2013). Seeking constructive synergy: design

science and the constructive research approach. In International conference on
design science research in information systems (pp. 59-72). Springer, Berlin,
Heidelberg.
Dresch, A., Lacerda, D. P., & Miguel, P. A. C. (2015). A distinctive analysis of case
study, action research and design science research. Review of Business
Management, 17(56), 1116.
Rudestam, K. E., & Newton, R. R. (2001). Surviving your dissertation: A

comprehensive guide to content and process (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage
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WILE-420 Work Integrated Learning

2. Module Title: Work Integrated Learning
3. Module code: WILE-420
4. Year: 4
5. Credit: 60
8. Practical (hrs/wk): 8
9. Tutorial/Laboratory (hrs/wk): None
10. Prerequisites:
11. Co-requisites:
12. Module Aim:
The aim of this module is to expose the student to practical experience as a means
of reinforcing theoretical computer science/information technology principles
learned in class.

On completion of this module, the student should be able to:
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a. Identify organisational and human resource management;
b. Apply interpersonal communication skills in a work related context.
c. Relate computer science/information technology concepts to their work
during training.
d. Develop soft skills like leadership, problem-solving, and corporate
communication in a work environment.
e. Enhance the application of knowledge and skills in the working place.

a) Application of computer science/information technology principles:
use of appropriate analytic, design and evaluation methods.
b) Work organization and prioritization
c) Self-appraisal
d) Problem identification and solving techniques
e) Progress on defined tasks
f) Interaction with workforce and response to technical instruction and
support.
g) Technical presentation abilities both written and oral, their judgment
and value.
h) Flexibility of working as an individual or as a team member.
15. Assessment
A student on industrial attachment will be assessed as follows:
i. Industrial Supervisor evaluation 15%
ii. Industrial Tutor‟s evaluation (from School) 10%
iii. Student‟s log-book, which will show details of day to day
experiences in the industry 25%
iv. Student‟s final report 50%
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For a student to pass he/she must obtain at least 40% of the allotted grades
in each of the subsections (i-iv).
16. Learning and Teaching Methods
Various (dependent on individual companies)

None
None
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MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION FOR

BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I 10

DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms 14

BLAW-310 Business Law 17

BINT-410 Business Intelligence 21

BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I 25

DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms 61

BLAW-310 Business Law 98

BINT-410 Business Intelligence 134

PROGRAMME SPECIFICATION: BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS

Awarding Institution Malawi University of Science and

2. Rationale for the Programme

Diagram 1: The Development of Business Information Technology

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

(a) Knowledge and Understanding

(c) Practical Skills

(d) Key Skills

5. Teaching And Learning Approaches

Lectures, tutorials, practicals, field visits, industrial attachment, group discussions,

7. Minimum mandatory attendance of lectures

8. Criteria for Admission

9. Support for Students and Their Learning

10. Quality Assurance

- Internal examination moderation

11. Programme sustainability

12. Resources Non Academic Staff Complement

Position Required Personnel Qualification Area of Expertise

13. Resources: Academic Staff Requirements

Position Required Personnel Qualification Area of Expertise

Semester Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4

Code Module Lecture Practical/Tutorial Total Credits

16. Module Descriptors for BSc in Business Information Technology

BMAT-111 Business Mathematics I

This module aims at introducing students to mathematical techniques necessary for

This module aims at enhancing students‟ understanding of the concepts of creative

BUSS-110 Introduction to Business

COMP-111 Introduction to Computer Applications

The module provides a fundamental understanding of computers and their applications

INFS-110 Introduction to Information Systems

LCOS-111 Language and Communication Studies I

INNV-122 Business Innovation

BMAT-122 Business Mathematics II

MATH-123 Discrete Mathematics

This module aims at giving students an in-depth understanding of basic concepts in

COMP-122 Introduction to Computer Programming

The module introduces the methodical techniques of structured programming. Major

LCOS-122 Language and Communication Studies II

ORBE-120 Organizational Behaviour

The purpose of this module is to develop students‟ understanding of human behaviour in

DSAL-210 Data Structures and Algorithms

DSYS-210 Database Systems

ECON-210 Fundamentals of Economics

In this module, students develop understanding of fundamental economic principles,

OOPR-210 Object-Oriented Programming

OSYS-210 Operating Systems

This module provides an introduction to the fundamental theories of common operating

CNET-221 Computer Networks I

FOAC-220 Fundamentals of Accounting