Bachelor of Science in Computer System Engineering Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)
What is Computer System Engineering?
Computer systems engineering is a discipline that embodies the science and technology of design, construction, implementation, and maintenance of software and hardware components of modern computing systems, computer-controlled equipment, and networks of intelligent devices.
These programmes aims at developing graduates that can analyses and develop solutions for businesses, using Java platform. Modules such as Artificial Intelligence, Product Development and Project Management will equip graduates for working within project teams i large IT departments or specialist companies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 34 Points or 12 points in any of the following subject combinations: Maths/English, Computer studies, Information communication technology(ICT) or Physics will be an added advantage.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students enrolling for either will take the course according to the schedule that follows. Some modules require prerequisites, as shown on the programme structure.
CAMPUSES
Gaborone & Francistown
DURATION AND MODE OF STUDY
The duration of the programme shall be four years. Each academic year or level shall include two semesters. Progression will be dependent on successful completion of courses taken during the semesters.
The programmes are available on a full time and part-time basis, with the part-time meant to allow for those in industry to be able to develop themselves.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
Students enrolling for either will take the course according to the schedule that follows. Some modules require prerequisites, as shown on the programme structure.
YEAR 1
SEMESTER 1
•Computer Related Mathematics and Statistics
•Computer Technology
•Systems Development
SEMESTER 2
•Web and Multimedia Development
•Computer Systems Installation & maintenance
•Introduction to Java
YEAR 2
SEMESTER 1
•Object Oriented Analysis & with Java
•Mobile Application Development
•Database Design & Development
SEMESTER 2
•Computer Networks
•Discrete Mathematics
•Research & Innovation
YEAR 3
SEMESTER 1
•Advanced Web Development,
•Computer Systems Administration,
•Intelligent Systems
SEMESTER 2
•Industrial Attachment
•Skill Centre programmes
YEAR 4
SEMESTER 1
•Project Management,
•Research
•Artificial Intelligence
SEMESTER 2
•Advanced Databases
•Advanced Mobile Development
•Product Development
CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates will fit in industry, business and research as:
- Technopreneurs
- Computer Programmers
- Research scientists
- Software developers and consultants
- Systems analysts or administrators
- IT or Project managers
- Business analysts