Overview
The B.Sc. in Information Systems is a four-year program that studies a broad field that encompasses the study of how information technology (IT) is used to solve business problems and support organizational goals.
Key features
Graduates of the Information Systems program at Addis Ababa University will specifically have the chance to have knowledge and understanding in the following major areas:
- Theoretical background on the functionalities of computer and application of computer to businesses;
- Theories, principles, processes and techniques of organization, storage, retrieval, dissemination and utilization of all forms of information;
- Understanding of computers and communication systems, including basic software engineering, network design, database development, implementation and management;
- Knowledge of organizational behaviors and different organizational principles;
- Various types of academic and business information resources, systems and services;
- Knowledge of basic principles of ICT-based business information processing techniques;
- Theories, practices and principles of information systems analysis, design, development and management in the business environment;
- Principles and different approaches of computer programming and algorithm development to solve real world problems;
- Theories, practices and principles of business process engineering in a creative manner to solve information related problem of businesses and organizations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Information Systems Development
- Database and Information Management
- Computer Networks, Administration and Security
- Internet and WebTechnology
- Intelligent Systems
- Information Systems Management
- Human Resource and Organizational Behavior
- Multimedia and Human Computer Interaction
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Disciplines
Information SystemsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Letter from the Higher Education Relevance and Quality Agency (HERQA) for the certification of your educational documents. (The office of HERQA is found in Addis Ababa on the road which is leading to Shiro Meda in front of the American Embassy).
- Two copies of educational documents.
- A letter from Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia or from your embassy here in Ethiopia showing the reason for being here.
- Application fee: for Undergraduate Program 40USD, for Graduate Program 150USD
- Two passport size photograph.
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Tuition Fees
Living costs
Addis Ababa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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