Prospective Postgraduate Diploma Students

The Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Science aims at equipping students with advanced skills in Computer Science.

The objectives of the program are to:

  1. To provide students with in-depth knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of Computer Science so as to satisfy the technological needs in the private and public sector.
  2. To provide students with advanced knowledge and special skills set in the key areas of computer security, computer programming, data science, and cloud computing.
  3. To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the ever-evolving demands of the Computer Science profession
  4. To provide students with skills to deploy and manage Computer infrastructure in organizations so as to improve their effectiveness
  5. To provide students with research skills which will help then grow with the technological advancements as well as help them participate in the development of new technologies

Career Options arising from the PGD in Computer Science Program

The graduates from the PGD in Computer Science find themselves in different kinds of environments for example, academia, research, industry, government, private and business organizations. The list below provides some of the possible career options for a graduate of PGD in Computer Science:

  • Computer/Cyber Security Expert
  • Software Engineers/programers
  • Data Scientist
  • ICT Project Consultants
  • Systems Security Analyst
  • Researcher
  • Systems Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Systems and Network Administrators
  • Database Administrators