BSc (Hons) in Computing

The Bachelor of Science Honours in Computing is targeted at those wishing to enter the Information Technology (IT) sector as Software Engineers, Network Engineers, Game Developers, Network Administrators, Database Designers, Database Administrators, Web Designers, Teachers/Lecturers, System Administrators, Graphic Designers and IT Managers, to name a few.

Programme details: The programme consists of a core (required) and elective modules as detailed below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing has three specialisation areas including Software Engineering (SE), Network & Infrastructure Management (NW&IM) and General.

Core modules:

• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics – 1 (20)
• D5 - CS1 - 11: Communication and Study Skills 1 (20)
• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer System Architecture (20)
• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems & Hardware (20)
• D5 - CS2 - 11: Communication and Study Skills 2 (20)
• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying and Managing Databases (40)
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to Programming using C++ (20)
• C6 - DMO - 11: Database Management using Oracle (20)
• C6 - MD1 - 11: Managing Business Desktops 1 (20)
• C6 - WCD - 11: Web Content Development (20)
• C7 - JAV - 11: Programming using Java (20)
• C7 - PIS - 11: Protocols & Internetworking Standards (20)
• C7 - MD2 - 11: Managing Business Desktops 2 (20)
• C7 - ITP - 11: IT Project Management (20)
• C7 - DSA - 11: Data Structures and Algorithms (20)
• C7 - ADJ - 11: Advanced Java (20)
• C7 - NH1 - 11: Managing Network Hardware 1 (20)
• C7 - WN1 - 11: Windows Network Administration 1 (20)
• C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice (60)
• C8 - IDE - 11: Interaction Design (20)
• C8 - LNA - 11: Linux Network Administration (20)
• C8 - NH2 - 11: Managing Network Hardware 2 (20)
• C8 - WN2 - 11: Windows Network Administration 2 (20)
• B8 - ENT - 11: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
• C8 - PRO - 11: Computing Project (40)

Elective modules:

Select two from the following:

• C7 - SEN - 11: Software Engineering (20)
• C7 - PN1 - 11: Programming using .Net 1 (20)
• C7 - CP1 - 11: Designing Creative Publications 1 (20)

Select one from the following:

• C8 - MAD - 11: Mobile Application Development (20)
• C8 - 3DD - 11: 3D Design (20)

Select one from the following:

• C8 - CP2 - 11: Designing Creative Publications 2 (20)
• C8 - PN2 - 11: Programming using .Net 2 (20)

Recommended full-time study path for Software Engineering specialisation (4½ years):

• Semester 1: C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS1 - 11
• Semester 2: C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, D5 - CS2 - 11
• Semester 3: C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
• Semester 4: C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11
• Semester 5: C7 - JAV - 11, Electives any two (C7 - SEN - 11, C7 - PN1 / C7 - CP1)
• Semester 6: C7 - ITP - 11, C7 - DSA - 11, C7 - ADJ - 11
• Semester 7: C7 - PPR - 11
• Semester 8: C8 - IDE - 11, First Elective any one (C8 - MAD - 11/C8 - 3DD - 11), Second Elective any one (C8 - CP2 - 11/C8 - PN2 - 11)
• Semester 9: B8 - ENT - 11, C8 - PRO - 11

Recommended full-time study path for Network & Infrastructure Management specialisation (4½ years):

• Semester 1: C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS1 - 11
• Semester 2: C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, D5 - CS2 - 11
• Semester 3: C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
• Semester 4: C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11
• Semester 5: C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - PIS - 11, C7 - MD2 - 11
• Semester 6: C7 - ITP - 11, C7 - NH1 - 11, C7 - WN1 - 11
• Semester 7: C7 - PPR - 11
• Semester 8: C8 - LNA - 11, C8 - NH2 - 11, C8 - WN2 - 11
• Semester 9: B8 - ENT - 11, C8 - PRO - 11

Recommended full-time study path for General specialisation (4½ years):

• Semester 1: C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS1 - 11
• Semester 2: C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, D5 - CS2 - 11
• Semester 3: C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
• Semester 4: C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11
• Semester 5: C7 - JAV - 11, Select one from Software (C7 - SEN - 11/C7 - PN1/C7 - CP1) and Select one from NW & IM (C7 - PIS - 11/C7 - MD2 - 11)
• Semester 6: C7 - ITP - 11 Select one from Software (C7 - DSA - 11/C7 - ADJ - 11) and Select one from NW & IM (C7 - NH1 - 11/C7 - WN1 - 11)
• Semester 7: C7 - PPR - 11
• Semester 8: C8 - IDE - 11, Select one from Software (C8 - MAD - 11/C8 - 3DD - 11/ C8 - CP2 - 11/C8 - PN2 - 11) and Select one from NW & IM (C8 - LNA - 11/C8 - NH2 - 11/C8 - WN2 - 11)
• Semester 9: B8 - ENT - 11, C8 - PRO - 11

Botho University Fee Structure

All Botho University programmes follow a credit based tuition fee structure. Every programme consists of one or more modules where each module is worth a specific number of credits. Depending on the level of the module there is a standard fee per credit. The tuition fee for the module is thus obtained by multiplying the number of credits by the fee per credit. Certain modules that require specialized equipment may have an additional surcharge. The tuition fee for a programme can thus be obtained by adding the fees for all the modules required to be successfully completed by a student to attain that qualification. The level and the credit value of the module can be known from the Botho University prospectus website.

For example: Consider the module C5-ICO shown under the BSc (Hons) in Computing programme in the prospectus/website as C5- ICO – Introduction to Computers (20). The number '5' indicates the level of this module; ICO is the module code and stands for "Introduction to Computing" and "(20)" is the credit value of this module. Thus the fee for this module will be 20 (credit value of the module) times 288.00 (Fees per credit for this level) = BWP 5760.00

Given below are the various levels and the standard fee per credit for that level. All fees shown are in Botswana Pula (BWP).

1. Admission Fee: BWP 500.00
2. Unpaid Cheque Fee: BWP 300.00
3. Distance Learning Students will have to first pay the Admission Fee to confirm their acceptance of the offer made for enrolment. After the acceptance, they will be guided through to the registration of the modules for the programme of their choice. Fees are payable at least ten working days prior to the official commencement of the semester
4. Botho University reserves the right to change the fee structure as and when required. All of the above fees are subject to an increase of 10% every year.

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