DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (CMIS) Chairperson- Khanyisa Malufu- BBA, PGDE, MBA (Solusi University, Zimbabwe) Faculty Sophie Bhebhe BBA (Solusi University, Zimbabwe), MSc (NUST, Zimbabwe) Adjunct Lecturers Melisa Magwizi BBA (Solusi University, Zimbabwe), MSc (NUST, Zimbabwe) Fanwell Ncube- BBA, MBA (Solusi University, Zimbabwe Fine Bhebhe BSc (UZ, Zimbabwe), MBA (NUST, Zimbabwe) PHILOSOPHY Recognising the revolutionary changes that the computer has brought to modern society, the Department is committed to providing training in a variety of areas related to information technology. Students admitted to Solusi University are required to take introductory courses in microcomputers and applications software. This makes Solusi graduates unique they are computer literate, a trademark Solusi strives to maintain. This approach arms students with skills and knowledge that not only gives them a competitive edge in the job market, but propels them into the computer age as well. Thus, the Department has set a standard worth emulating. OBJECTIVES The department of Computer & Management Information Systems aims to prepare students for career opportunities in the following areas: Application development: programming, systems analysis and design Hardware and software support Data administration IT training and marketing Information systems management, network administration, and information technology consulting Another objective is to prepare students for graduate studies in information technology consulting.
MISSION STATEMENT The CMIS Department subscribes to the mission of Solusi University and the Faculty of Business. Within this context, the Department exists to provide a quality degree programme that provides professional training in the area of programming, Information technology, Software design, and research primarily for Zimbabwe and the world at large. DEGREES OFFERED The Computer & Management Information Systems Department offers the following: Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer & Management Information Systems (CMIS) Minor in Computer & Management Information Systems For a Suggested Schedule for each degree programme, see the last section in this Department. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Besides meeting the General Admission Requirements, students who wish to major in the programme offered by the C&MIS Department should have a good mathematical background. Students should have at least a B grade in O-level mathematics, and mathematics at A-level is an added advantage. Prospective students from countries that require O-levels for university entry are required to complete the Pre-University programme during their first year at the University (see section for Pre-University Programme in the Bulletin). The department does accept a limited number of students based on the Mature Age Examination, and/or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally, the number of such students shall not exceed two percent of the total enrolment in the Faculty of Business in a given year (see the section for Mature Age Entrance requirement in the Bulletin). Requirements for Minor: Over and above meeting the Solusi University requirements for taking a minor, Maths at O level with at least a B grade is needed. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To be able to graduate students must have successfully completed the following
BBA C&MIS (Regular & Block Release) Credits General Education Requirements 22 Cr Core Requirements 30Cr Cognate Requirements 12 Cr Concentration Requirements 47Cr TOTAL 111 Cr. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (22 credits) Course Title Credits CONV 001-302 Convocation (Assessed each semester; grade of S or U) 0 ORIE 100 Orientation (grade of S or U) 0 HLED 115 Healthier Living 2 HIST 276 Selected Themes in Zimbabwean History 2 COMM 102 Communication Skills 2 BIOL 389 Science of Origins 2 RELT 215 Philosophy of Christian Education 2 RELP 180 Studies in the Gospel 3 RELT 105 Christian Beliefs 3 RELT 355 Religion and Ethics in Modern Society 3 BSIA 300 Industrial attachment 3 CORE REQUIREMENTS - BBA - C&MIS (30credits) Course Title Credits ACCT 111 Financial Accounting 1 3 ACCT 271 Accounting Software Packages 3 MGMT 241 Business Law I 3 MGMT 241 Business Law II 3 ECON 215 Microeconomics 3 FNCE 287 Business Finance 3 MKTG 126 Principles of Marketing 3 MGMT 155 Business Management 3 MGMT 296 Production & Operations Management 3 MGMT 496 Strategic Management 3 COGNATE REQUIREMENTS - BBA - C&MIS (12 credits) MATH 181 Business Algebra 3 MATH 182 Business Calculus 3
MATH 152 Discrete Mathematics 3 STAT 285 Statistical Methods I 3 CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS - BBA - C&MIS (47 credits) Course Title Credits INSY 113 Computers Concepts & Programming Fundamentals 3 COSC 111 Programming in C 3 COSC 250 Computer Organization 3 COSC 255 PC Repairs & Maintenance 3 COSC 280 Computer Communications and Networks 3 COSC 210 Object Oriented Programming - C++ 3 INSY 210 Web Designing 3 INSY 220 Database Systems 3 INSY 232 Systems Development using VB/VB.Net 3 INSY 241 Java Programming 3 COSC 430 Computer Security 2 INSY 420 Data Structures and Algorithms 3 INSY 451 Systems Analysis and Design 3 INSY 452 Systems Analysis and Design 3 COSC 460 Operating Systems Principles 3 INSY 498 Information Systems Research Methods 3 MINOR ~ COMPUTER & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS REQUIRED COURSES ~ C&MIS MINOR... Total 38 COSC 111 Programming in C/.......3 COSC 210 Object Oriented Programming C++...3 COSC 250 Computer organisation.....3 COSC 255 PC repair & Maintenance.....3 COSC 430 Computer Security...2 COSC 460 Operating Systems Principles...3 INSY 113 Computer Concepts & programming Fundamentals...3 INSY 220 Database Systems......3 INSY 232 Systems Development Using VB/VB. Net........3 INSY 210 Web Design........3 COSC 280 Computer Communications and Networks...3
INSY 241 Java programming...3 MATH 152 Discrete Mathematics....3 If a student wishes to convert the minor into a major, such a student will be required to have the entry requirements for the major. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS) ~ C&MIS TOTAL CREDITS ~ 142 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS To qualify for entry into the Bachelor of Business Administration C&MIS Honours Degree programme, a candidate, in addition to satisfying the normal Solusi University admission requirements must have obtained: Five O-Level passes including English & Mathematics Two 'A' Level passes in any of the following subjects: Computing [Computer Studies]; Mathematics; Economics; Management of Business; Accounting; Physics; Chemistry. Students who have successfully completed a Higher National Diploma in Computer studies or have obtained equivalent qualifications may be exempted all first year core courses and begin with the second year courses. JOB & CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Hardware and software support Data administration IT training and marketing Account Manager Analyst Developer Analyst Programmer Business Development Manager Business Systems Analyst Consultant and Contractor ICT Education Information Security Engineer Internet and e-commerce Information Technology Manager IT Support / Helpdesk IT Sales and Marketing Network Administration Computer Systems Auditor Enterprise Architect COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment Students enrolled in the Department of C&MIS are required to have at least three
credits of Industrial Attachment in their respective field, which should be registered for during the Summer Session of their second year. Industrial Attachment is coordinated and supervised by the department, thus students should plan their programme with their sponsor well ahead of time in order to avoid inconveniences in the course of their academic endeavours. COMPUTER SCIENCE COSC 111 Programmingin C Pre-Requisite: MATH 181 or equivalent; INSY 113, and keyboarding skills of at least 20 wpm. An introduction to programming methodology using the C/C++ programming language, including computer usage within a network environment, problemsolving, algorithm development, control structures, arrays, functions, recursions, strings and pointers includes the study and implementation of simple linked lists, stacks, queues, and files. There are four lectures and two labs each week. COSC 210 ~ Object Oriented Programming C++ 3 credits Pre-Requisite: COSC 111. A study of object oriented development methodology and application of these methodologies to advanced data structures using the C++ language. A number of programming exercises are assigned using selected data structures an object oriented design methodologies. COSC 250 Computer Organisation Pre-Requisite: MATH 152. Covers data representation, number base conversion, representation of negative values, representation and manipulation of algorithms for integer fractions and floating-point numbers, Boolean algebra, truth table digital logic and circuit representations of basic computational building blocks, introduction to computer architecture, interrupt schemes, and introduction to aspects of systems software, including assemblers, loaders and linkers, and operating systems. Assembly language programming is introduced. COSC 255 PC Repairs & Maintenance The course provides student with a working knowledge of how to assemble a computer from separated components, how to handle shocking and problems related to system or to hardware. The program will cover also installing of operating systems like Window 7. It also includes a study of AC and DC electric circuit theory. COSC 280 Computer Communications & Networks Pre-Requisite: COSC 111. Includes communication fundamentals and networking techniques; network
applications, including Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) architecture, TCP/IP protocol suite, internetworking; distributed applications (EDI, email, file transfer); client/server computing, Internet and World Wide Web issues and business opportunity; also network management and information security and integrity. COSC 460 Operating Systems Principles Pre-Requisite: COSC 255. Covers process management, including an asynchronous concurrent processes and deadlock, virtual storage management and job and process scheduling, multiprocessing, disk scheduling, file, and file and data base systems performance and security. COSC 430 Computer Security 2 Credits This course covers core principles of computer security. Topics include: user authentication; access control (discretionary, mandatory, role-based); security auditing; database security; software security, common vulnerabilities, and secure coding practices; malicious software; and operating system security. INFORMATION SYSTEMS INSY 010 Computer Appreciation 2 Credits Note: For Pre-University students only. This is an introduction to computers and keyboarding. It covers general computer basics such as definition, background, types, data representation, computer file usage, and software including the background, types, uses and acquisition, and keyboarding. INSY 100 Computers and Data Processing Note: For non-business students and B. Ed Students. An introduction to personal computing including hardware, operating systems, office applications, (word processing, spreadsheets & databases) and the internet. This does not apply toward a major or minor in C&MIS or electronics. INSY 110 Computers and Business Information Systems An introduction to the use of computers in the business area. It includes a discussion of computer history, computer concepts, computer hardware, system and application software and general problem-solving. Also includes hands-on usage of the computer using word processing, spreadsheets, and the use of specific operating systems. INSY 113 Computer Concepts & Programming Fundamentals The course covers an introduction to computing concepts, application software (word processing, spreadsheets & databases) and the internet. Introduction to
computer programming principles, intended for computer majors and minors, and satisfies general education requirements. INSY 200 Management Information Systems Pre-Requisites: ACCT 110, INSY 110, MATH 181 Note: For non-majors. Covers the use and effect of computer information processing in a business environment, with emphasis on management, computer systems theory, business computing equipment, management concerns such as decision support systems, system life cycle, and systems analysis and design. It includes use of business software such as network systems, database implementations, statistical packages, forecasting programmes, and simulations. (Does not apply to Computer Science Concentration or Minor, Computer Information Systems Concentration, or Management Information Systems Major.) INSY 210 Web Designing The course provides student with a working knowledge of how to put onto the internet and how to use the internet in a productive way. It teaches a student on how to create a website. The following tool will also be covered: TCP/IP, FTC, TELNET, Gopher, Archie, Newsgroups, WWW and HTML. INSY 220 Database Systems Pre-Requisite: COSC 210. Introduction to the major database models such as hierarchical, network, relational and object-oriented. Database design, setup, manipulation, and use are also covered. A study of database query languages is given. Other issues such as data integrity, security, backup and recovery, and database administration are discussed. A programming project is required. INSY 232 Systems Development Using Visual Basic / VB. Net Pre-Requisites: COSC 111; INSY 220. A study of event driven and object oriented programming using Visual Basic and VB. Net. The course covers basics of visual basic programming (forms, controls, and menus); creating user interface; using standard controls; programming with objects and components; managing input, storage, and output issues. INSY 241 Java Programming Pre-requisite: COSC 111 This is a hands-on course on Java Programming which emphasizes creating numerous Java applets that can be included on a web page. The Java applets centre around areas of Java syntax, graphics, threads, animation and sound, extent handling, Java's Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT), Java applications, stream 10, strings, swing, and exception handling.
INSY 420 Data Structures & Algorithms Pre-Requisite: COSC 111. This course provides advanced coverage of strings and string manipulation information hiding methodologies, finite state automata, lexical analysers, parsing graphs and digraphs. Programming assignments are given for some topics. INSY 451 Systems Analysis & Designs I Pre-Requisite: COSC 111. This provides a methodical approach to developing computer systems including systems planning, analysis, feasibility study, design, testing, implementation and software maintenance. The role of the systems analyst and cause of systems failure are stressed. Hardware and software selection is also discussed. No programming assignments are involved; however, the course builds upon concepts to which students have been exposed in previous computer courses. INSY 452 Systems Analysis II Pre-Requisite: INSY 451. This course provides practice in systems analysis and design involving a major group project. Issues such as project teams, project management, productivity, cost estimation, data integrity, security, backup and recovery, and ethics are discussed. SUGGESTED SCHEDULES BBA C&MIS FIRST YEAR BBA C&MIS First Semester Second Semester CODE COURSE NAME CR CODE COURSE NAME CR CONV 101 Convocation 0 CONV 102 Convocation 0 ORIE 100 Orientation 0 EDUC 102 Work Education 0 EDUC 101 Work Education 0 COSC 111 Programming in C 3 INSY 113 Programming Fundamentals 3 MATH 182 Business Calculus 3 MATH 181 Business Algebra 3 MATH 152 Discreet Math 3 ACCT 111 Financial Accounting 1 3 HIST 276 Selected themes in Zim Hist 2 MGMT 155 Principles of Management 3 MKTG 126 Principles of Marketing 3 RELT 105 Christian Beliefs 3 COMM 102 Communication Skills 2 RELB 180 Studies in the Gospels 3 HLED 115 Healthier Living 2 TOTAL 18 TOTAL 18
SECOND YEAR BBA C&MIS First Semester Second Semester CODE COURSE NAME CR CODE COURSE NAME CR CONV 201 Convocation 0 CONV 202 Convocation 0 COSC 210 Object Oriented Programming C++ 3 INSY 232 Syst Development using VB\VB.Net 3 COSC 280 Comp Comms & Networks 3 COSC 255 PC Repairs & Maintenance 3 INSY 220 Database Systems 3 INSY 241 Java Programming 3 ECON 215 Princ Micro-Economics 3 STAT 285 Statistics 1 3 MGMT 241 Business Law 1 3 MGMT 242 Business Law II 3 INSY 210 Web Designing 3 ACCT 271 Accounting Software Packages 3 TOTAL 18 TOTAL 18 THIRD YEAR BBA C&MIS CODE COURSE NAME CR BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment 3 FOURTH YEAR BBA C&MIS First Semester Second Semester CODE COURSE NAME CR CODE COURSE NAME CR CONV 401 Convocation 0 CONV 302 Convocation 0 INSY 451 Syst Analysis & DesignI 3 MGMT 496 Strategic Management 3 COSC 430 Computer Security 2 MGMT 296 Production & Operations Mgnt 3 RELT 215 Philosophy of Chritian Education 2 INSY 498 Info Systems Research Methods 3 BIOL 389 Science of Origins 2 COSC 460 Operating Systems 3 FNCE 287 Business Finance 3 COSC 250 Computer Organisation 3 RELT 355 Religion & Ethics 3 INSY 452 Systems Analysis & Design II 3 INSY 420 Data Strucures & Algo 3 TOTAL 18 TOTAL 18 SUGGESTED SCHEDULES BBA C&MIS BLOCK RELEASE Year 1 Session 1 Session 2 Session 3 INSY 113 3 Programming Fundamentals RELB 180 3 Studies in the Gospel ACCT 111 3 Financial Accounting 1 CONV 101 0 Convocation CONV 102 0 Convocation CONV 103 0 Convocation MGMT 155 3 Principles of Management COMM 102 2 Communication Skills MKTG 126 3 Principles of Marketing MATH 181 3 Business Algebra HLED 115 2 Healthier Living MATH 182 3 Business Calculus ORIE 100 0 Orientation HIST 276 2 Selected Themes in Zim Hist TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 Year 2 Session 4 Session 5 Session 6 MATH 152 3 Discret Mathematics ACCT 271 3 Accounting Software Packages COSC 210 3 Object Oriented Programming CONV 201 0 Convocation CONV 202 0 Convocation CONV 203 0 Convocation COSC 111 3 Programming in C INSY 220 3 Database Systems ECON 215 3 Principles of Microeconomics RELT 105 3 Christian Beliefs MGMT 241 3 Business Law I COSC 250 3 Computer Organisation TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 C++
Year 3 Session 7 Session 8 Session 9 FNCE 287 3 Business Finance INSY 241 3 Java Programming CONV 303 0 Convocation CONV 301 0 Convocation CONV 302 0 Convocation INSY 210 3 Web Designing MGMT 242 3 Business Law II INSY 232 3 Systems Dev using VB\ VB.Net RELT 355 3 Religion & Ethics in Modern St COSC 280 3 Computer Com & Networks STAT 285 3 Statistics I COSC 255 3 PC Repairs & Maintenance TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment To be registered for during summer or regular semester after the first 9 sessions have been completed Year 4 Session 10 Session 11 Session 12 CONV 401 0 Convocation INSY 420 3 Data Structures & Algorithms INSY 452 3 Systems Analysis & Design II INSY 451 3 Systems Analysis & Design I CONV 402 0 Convocation CONV 403 0 Convocation COSC 430 2 Computer Security INSY 498 3 IS research Methods MGMT 496 3 Strategic Management RELT 215 2 Philosophy of Christian Educ MGMT 460 3 Production & Operations Mgnt COSC 460 3 Operating System Principles BIOL 389 2 Science of Origins TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 TOTAL 9 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Chairperson- Chipo Thantsi BBA (Southern Adventist University, USA), MA (Tilak Maharashtra University, Pune, India) Faculty Timely Chitate BBA, MBA (Andrews University, Michigan, USA), M. Phil, Ph.D (TilakMaharastra University, Pune, India) Abania Nyathi - B. Com. Hons. Degree in Finance, National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe, MSc. in International Securities, Investment and Banking, I.C.M.A. Centre, Reading University, UK Full Diploma:- Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in Zimbabwe (ICSA),Full Diploma:- Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe (IOBZ):- Associate,Full Diploma:- Institute of Credit Management in Zimbabwe (ICMZ):- Associate, Certificate in Analysis and Management of Credit Risk:- Institute of Credit Management/Chadowline (Pvt) Ltd Msongelwa Ndlovu BBA (Solusi University, Zimbabwe), MSc (National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe) Godfrey Ndlovu B.Comm, M.Sc (National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe) Siboniso Warima Btech Accounting (University of Zimbabwe); MSc in Finance & Investment (National University of Science & Technology, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe) Bongani Ngwenya Cert. CIS (South Africa), HND, (Bulawayo Polytechnic,