Faculty of Information Technology and Systems Development is dedicated to providing a range of programmes that equips graduates with innovative skills to operate at international standards in business. The faculty delivers honours degrees and Stand-alone programmes through its three departments: Information Technology, Software Development and Networking.
The faculty also offers PhD and Master’s degree programme in collaboration with School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS). The PhD, Masters and Honours degree programmes that the Faculty offer are PhD in Information Communication Technology, Master of Science in Information Communication Technology, Bachelor Honours Degree in Digital Communication Technology (DCT) and Bachelor Honours Degree in Business Information Systems (BIS). For the Stand Alone programmes, the faculty delivers Certificate of Administration in Business Information Systems, Higher Certificate in Business Information Systems and Higher Diploma in Business Information Systems.
These qualifications are designed to make a positive and practical contribution to hardware and software designed to improve the management of performance and problem solving. It is also concerned with the education and training of young Information/Digital Communication Technology managers who can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of management in the public and private sectors.
In general, the African continent still finds it difficult to narrow the digital divide compared to developed nations. Namibia is not an exception with regards to the digital divide. To bridge this gap, the faculty’s qualifications are designed to make a strong, relevant and practical contribution to Information/Digital Communication Technology and also provide a very strong Science/Technology foundation for the people of Namibia in line with Vision 2030.
Graduates of the Faculty are equipped with skills in Information Communication Technology that enables them to improve and contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of small, medium and large organisations.
Mr Martin M. Ujakpa
Mr. Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa is the Dean of Faculty of Information Technology and Systems Development from 17th January 2017 and prior to his appointment as Dean, he was a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Information Technology and Systems Development. Before joining IUM, he held various positions in various Institutions. He served as a lecturer and Head of Academics at Ghana Technology University (GTUC) from 2013 to 2015. Rising from the position of Assistant lecturer, he became a lecturer, PhD programmes co-ordinating officer and executive manager (academic support, examination and systems support) at Accra Institute of Technology (AIT) in Ghana from 2011 to 2012. From 2009 to 2010, he served as a research assistant, teaching assistant, data analyst, database administrator and e-learning administrator at Valley View University (VVU) in Ghana. Prior to joining academia in the University, He served as teacher at the Primary, Junior/Senior High School with Ghana Education Service (GES). Other places he has worked with include Animal Welfare organisations in Ghana.
Mr. Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa has a passion for Research and as a result has published over 10 peer-reviewed papers in international journals. He has also supervised project works of over 15 master’s degree students and 30 undergraduate degree students. Mr. Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa holds a Master of Information Technology (MIT) Degree from Open University, Malaysia, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Valley View University in Ghana, a Diploma in Animal Behaviour from JC Biology in UK and a certificate in Ecology from Compass Education Training in UK. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Information Technology.
Mr. Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa
Welcome from the Dean
On behalf of lecturers and students in the faculty, I am delighted to welcome you to the Faculty. Being a Communication-Technology Faculty within a Management and Information Communication Technology University provides a tremendous opportunity for our students to progress into young managers of the future in a communications-Technological rich environment. This faculty train students to use digital communication technology to improve on businesses. The emphasis of programmes in the faculty is on technical and managerial skills within a technical environment. The programmes de-emphasise topics in Information Technology, Communications, Electronics, Electricals, Instrumentation, Control and Systems Development. The faculty produce engineers and Technology experts that are of the highest calibre, who are second to none. In the faculty, focus is on activities which are critical to Namibia and/or the region.
Our faculty student focus – students are at the heart of our academic and vocational purpose as a faculty. Faculty members ensure that students are as comfortable as they can be during their stay in IUM. Faculty members in collaboration with business leaders, use all resources at their disposal to develop unique competitive challenges for students to demonstrate and showcase an understanding of analysing and solving problems using Information/Digital Communication Technology.
I invite you to explore the university website to get additional information on our faculty programmes, curricula, requirements and course offerings, and discover more learning opportunities in IUM. I look forward to your visit.
-Mr. Martin Mabeifam Ujakpa
Dean of Faculty of information Technology and Systems Development
To produce young and technologically sound individuals who can solve business problems through the use of Information Technology. By and large individuals who do this programme will be able to understand and implement principles in the different business information systems.
Programme OutcomesOn successful completion the Certificate of Administration candidates should be able to:
Course Outline
| Certificate of Administration (100 Credits) |
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| Mathematics for Business |
| Spoken Business English |
| Computer Literacy |
| Professional Presentation |
| Report Writing |
| Namibian and Regional Economics |
| Introduction to Business Organisation |
| Accounting I |
| The World of Information Technology |
| Basic IT Skills |
To produce individuals that can design systems that can solve business problems in the work places; through the use of 3rd and 4th generation programming languages. The Programme will thus focus on a deeper understanding of algorithms, and the various stages in systems development.
Programme OutcomesOn successful completion the Higher Certificate candidates should be able to:
Course Outline
| Higher Certificate (120 Credits) |
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| Business Communication II |
| Computer Fundamentals |
| Computer Applications |
| Systems Analysis |
| Principles of Programming |
| Networks and Distributed Systems |
| Quantitative Methods |
| Select one from the following: |
| Accounting II |
| HR Management |
| Management Accountancy |
To bring an integration of Information Systems in Business Environment with management issues. Thus, this programme will focus on training information system managers who will have an understanding of E-commerce and the IT trends.
Programme OutcomesOn Successful completion of the Higher Diploma the candidates should be able to:
| Higher Diploma (120 Credits) |
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| Entrepreneurial Studies and Leadership |
| Application Development Methods |
| Managing Change |
| Relational Databases |
| Internet Development |
| Select one from the following: |
| Corporate Finance |
| Strategic HR Management |
Namibia suffers a shortage of well-trained computer specialists and as the IT industry continues with its rapid growth so does that shortage become greater. This degree is designed to make a positive and practical contribution to hardware and software designed to improve the management of performance and problem solving. It is concerned with the education and training of young information systems managers who can help to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of management in the private and public sectors.
Programme OutcomesOn Successful completion of this degree programme the candidates:
Field Projects
There will be field projects in each of the second, third and fourth years. The second year project will be carried out in groups of four students. The third year project will be carried out in pairs and the final year field project will be an individual assignment. All assignments will be assessed.
Course Outline| Year I (100 Credits) |
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| Accounting I |
| Business Communication I |
| Business Studies I |
| Computer Studies I |
| Mathematics I |
| Introduction to Regional Economics (SADC) |
| World of Computers |
| Year 2 (120 Credits) |
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| HR Management I |
| Business Communication II |
| Computer Studies II |
| Management Accountancy I |
| Systems Analysis |
| Principles of Programming |
| Networks and Distributed Systems |
| Quantitative Methods II |
| Year 3 (120 Credits) |
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| HR Management I |
| Entrepreneurial Studies and Leadership |
| Computer Studies III |
| Managing Change |
| Relational Databases |
| Internet Development |
| Select one from the following: |
| Corporate Finance |
| Strategic HR Management |
| Year 4 (140 Credits) |
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| Management Information Systems |
| Computer Organisation and Architecture |
| Field Project: Business Information System Evaluation |
In general, the African continent is still finding it very difficult to narrow the digital divide compared to the developed countries across the globe. Namibia is not special in respect of this technological divide and still suffers a shortage of well-trained IT specialists and as the IT industry continues with its rapid growth so does that shortage become greater. Digital Communication Technology is the most important tool for day to day teaching and learning. It also impacts on the security of information and data that the millions of people will exchange every minute to do their business and to achieve the academic development.
This degree is designed to make a strong, relevant and practical contribution to Digital Communication Technology and is designed to improve business technology, distance learning methods, business system methods, performance and problem solving.
The programme provides a very strong science and technology foundation for the people of Namibia in line with Vision 2030.
Africa’s potential to embrace fully the advantages of science and technology and business technology has been identified. Technology varies from region to region, and there are advantages to building the digital bridges between regions in Africa.
Faced with complex and ever-evolving challenges, all stakeholders have critical choices to make. New forms of technology, new modes of social and economic organisation and new ways of thinking are called for.
The degree is concerned with the education, design, development, implementation and training of young digital and wireless communication experts who can help to improve and contribute the efficiency and effectiveness of small, medium and large organisations in the private and public sectors.
Programme Outcomes
On Successful completion of this degree programme the candidates:
Field Projects
There will be field projects in each of the second, third and fourth years. The second year project will be carried out in groups of four students. The third year project will be carried out in pairs and the final year field project will be an individual assignment. All projects will be assessed.
Course Structure| Year - 1 (100 Credits) | |
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| Semester – 1 | Semester – 2 |
| Fundamentals of Electronics | Analog & Digital Electronics |
| Business Communication I | Digital ICs and Application |
| Introduction to Visual Studio & .NET Applications | Digital Computer Design |
| Mathematics I | Introduction to Computer Networks |
| Introduction to Regional Economics | Study of Operating Systems |
| Computer Studies I | |
| Year - 2 (120 Credits) | |
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| Semester – 1 | Semester – 2 |
| Information Security in the Business Environment | Power Electronics |
| Distributed Networking & Communication | Digital Communication Systems |
| Object Oriented Programming through JAVA | Telecom Networks and Services |
| Regional Database Management Systems (RDBMS) | Principles of Mobile Communication and Radio Networks |
| Fundamentals of Telecommunication Systems | WiMax Network Systems |
| Year - 3 (120 Credits) | |
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| Semester – 1 | Semester – 2 |
| Principles of Electronic Communication systems | Industrial Attachment (Full Time) |
| Digital Network Management and Maintenance | |
| Optical Fibre Technology | |
| ATM and IP Networks | |
| Frame Relay and X25 Data Services | |
| Year - 4 (140 Credits) | |
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| Semester – 1 | Semester – 2 |
| Research Project – Phase I | Research Project – Phase II |
| Introduction to Satellite Communications | |
| Select any 2 subjects Below: | Select any 2 subjects below: |
| Digital Signal Processing | Advanced DSL and IP Networks |
| VVLSI Technologies | Introduction to Cryptography |
| VOICE Switching | Communication Passport Engineer |