SPECIALIZED COMMITTEE MEETING: ICT EDUCATION IN EAST AFRICA

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SPECIALIZED COMMITTEE MEETING ICT EDUCATION IN
EAST AFRICA

• INSTITUTIONAL REPORT ON CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
• BY S. K. M. NJOVU
• sknjovu_at_mzumbe.ac.tz
• MZUMBE UNIVERSITY TANZANIA
• www.mzumbe.ac.tz

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

• INSTITUTIONAL REPORT FROM MZUMBE UNIVERSITY

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

• Brief of Mzumbe University
• Current state of ICT at Mzumbe University
• Approaches adopted by Mzumbe University to
  develop curriculum
• What is to be taught in Universities
• Syllabus of ICT to various groups
• Curriculum delivery systems
• Duration of the training
• Outcome of the training

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BRIEF HISTORY OF MZUMBE UNIVERSITY

• Established in 2001, a result of transformation
  of the then Institute of Development Management
  (IDM)
• It is the fourth public university after UDSM,
  SUA, and OUT
• It offers degrees and non-degree programs PhDs,
  Masters, Bachelors, Diplomas and Certificates

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BRIEF HISTORY OF MU - FACULTIES

• Faculty of Commerce offering
• Bachelor of Accountancy and Finance (BAF)
• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Certificates of Accountancy and Business
  Management
• Masters in Business Administration
• Faculty of Social Sciences offering
• Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Master of Science in Economics
• PhD in Economics

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BRIEF HISTORY OF MU - FACULTIES

• Faculty of Law offering
• PhD in Law
• LLB
• Diploma in Law
• Certificate in Law
• Faculty of Public Administration and Management
  offering
• Masters in Public Administration
• Bachelor of Public Administration
• Certificate in Human Resources

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BRIEF HISTORY OF MU - FACULTIES

• Faculty of Science and Technology offering
• Bachelor of Science in ICTM, AS, and POM
• Certificate of Information and Communication
  Technology
• There is an Institute of Development Studies that
  offers
• Master of Science in Development Policy
• There are directorates and institutes with
  special roles DICT, DRPS, DSBD, DLTS,ICE, IPA

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CURRENT STATUS OF ICT AT MU

• In total there are 400 computers
• There are four computer rooms for students
• There is one heavy-duty printer connected to the
  LAN, HP LaserJet 9000, but there are other small
  and medium-sized printers in various offices
• There is a campus-wide LAN with a fibre optic
  backbone
• The LAN is connected to the Internet through VSAT
  at 512/256 kbps at the main campus
• The University has a website www.mzumbe.ac.tz

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CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT APPROACHES USED AT MU

• For new programs, the faculty concerned set
  objectives general and specific
• If an old program, owner of the program propose
  general improvements
• Experts from relevant disciplines come in to put
  their expertise
• Benchmarking is done by learning what others have
  in similar programs
• Potential employers are requested to chip in what
  they would like candidates to know
• Drafts are discussed by various stakeholders
• Ultimately University management organs discuss
  and recommend or approve in case it is a SENATE
  meeting

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WHAT IS TO BE TAUGHT IN UNIVERSITIES MU
INCLUSIVE

• General overview of ICT to all University members
  students and staff
• Specifically, the following should be taught
• ICT equipment in use today
• What each ICT equipment does
• Where the ICTs are being used
• Benefits of using ICTs
• Impacts of using ICTs
• This knowledge should be mandatory to all people
  of a given University community
• Specific ICT knowledge to be taught to specific
  groups as discussed below

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SYLLABUS FOR ICT/IT STUDENTS, COMPUTER SCIENCE
INCLUSIVE

• History of computing and computers
• Role of ICTs in any business
• Computer and other ICT devices hardware and their
  functions
• Computer software and their functions
• Computer architecture
• Operating systems and their roles
• Database management systems design, development
  and implementation

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SYLLABUS FOR ICT/IT STUDENTS, COMPUTER SCIENCE -
contd

• Programming in various languages upto
  implementing systems
• Business Information systems development and
  implementation
• Networks and networking principles design,
  implementation and troubleshooting
• Web design and management
• Computer hardware troubleshooting
• Software installation and troubleshooting
• Server configuration and management

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SYLLABUS FOR NON-ICT/IT STUDENTS

• Role of ICT in any business
• Computer hardware and their functions
• Computer software and their functions
• Specific applications software related to their
  professions e.g. accountants, human resources,
  economics, etc.

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SYLLABUS FOR ACADEMIC STAFF

• Role of ICT in any business
• Computer hardware and their functions
• Computer software and their functions
• General applications software
• Presentation software
• Internet surfing
• Intranet and its usage
• Specific applications as per profession

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SYLLABUS FOR NON-ACADEMIC STAFF

• Role of ICT in any business
• Computer hardware and their functions
• Computer software and their functions
• General applications software
• Presentation software
• Internet surfing and e-mail services
• Intranet and its services
• Accessing and using e-resources
• Basic troubleshooting of computer systems

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DELIVERY SYSTEM

• There are various systems and always depend on
  the target group
• Plenary sessions to introduce concepts
• Demonstrations on how the concept works if
  necessary
• Hands-on practicals where necessary
• Discussion and knowledge sharing
• Guest speakers from employers or ICT
  vendors/manufacturers
• Study tours to certain ICT installations

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DURATION OF THE TRAINING

• The duration should vary from one group to
  another
• ICT/IT based programs one semester or one year
• Non-ICT/IT programs one semester
• Staff this will depend on the subject matter

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OUTCOME OF THE TRAINING

• ICT/IT professionals from the ICT/IT programs who
  can really do things
• ICT/IT literate graduates from non-ICT/IT
  programs who employ ICTs in their operations
• Academic staff with ability to use ICTs for
  training but also direct their students to use
  e-resources
• Non-academic staff able to perform their duties
  by employing ICTs and hence improve productivity
  and reduce paper work

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