Can I switch from computer science to engineering?
Jun 28, 2011
I fell sick just after completing my studies at Makerere University in 2006 and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
I fell sick just after completing my studies at Makerere University in 2006 and was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. My results came back with three retakes. My dad sent me to the UK for treatment which I have been undergoing up to now. Is it still possible for me to come back and complete my course this year?
According to Charles Ssentongo, the Makerere University admissions registrar, all students who had failed to graduate due to retakes were given a grace period of up to December this year to complete their courses. Please inquire from your respective faculty and register before the grace period elapses.
When are the mature entry exams due for Makerere and Kyambogo universities? Olive Bagenda
Charles Ssentongo, the Makerere University admissions registrar, says mature age applications are normally received during July. After the applications have been submitted, the National Council for Higher Education organises the entry exams which are usually conducted in November or January. The council informs applicants about the exam dates.
I had a childhood dream of becoming an engineer. I got 12 points in PEM/Entrepreneurship and was offered Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Makerere University. Will I ever achieve my dream since the course is not linked to engineering? Carique
Makerere, like other public universities, allows its students to change courses once admitted. This is normally done in the first two weeks of one’s maiden semester at the university. It means you can change from computer science to any engineering course of your choice, provided you scored the cut-off point for that particular course. The cut-off points for Makerere’s computer science on government sponsorship this year was 48.4, while the cut-off points for most engineering courses ranged between 48.6 and 52. You need to take note of the cut-off points before applying for change of course.
I scored 4FDOE in PEM/Agriculture last year. I would like to study Bachelor of Agribusiness and Community Development at Makerere or Bishop Stuart universities on private sponsorship. Is it possible? If yes, I would like to know the contacts of Bishop Stuart University. Ronald
Since you scored two principal passes in economics and agriculture, you are eligible for admission. But the course you want is not offered at Makerere. Makerere offers a slightly similar course called Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Innovation. Economics and agriculture are some of the essential subjects for that course. However, your performance may not enable you to favourably compete for admission to Makerere.
I sat the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 2001and obtained OEE in mathematics, physics and chemistry respectively. I also did CCNA (Cisco) from Makerere University. Am I eligible to apply for Bachelor of Science in software engineering at Makerere University? Gerald
According to Drake Mirembe, the official in charge of short academic programmes at the Makerere University faculty of computing, CCNA is equivalent to a diploma. This means that you can apply through the diploma holders’ entry scheme. However, to be eligible for admission, you must have scored at least a second class or credit diploma.
I am a first-year student doing Bachelors in International Business at Makerere University. What type of jobs am I likely to get after I complete my course? Augustine Tamale
Peter Odoki, the Makerere University Business School spokesperson, says Bachelors of International Business (BIB) graduates do the same jobs as graduates of Bachelors of Business Administration. These may include, but not limited to, being employed as accountants, financiers, investment advisers, marketers and bankers. He explains that BIB students do some course contents geared at internationalising their career prospects, but it is not so different from BBA.
According to Charles Ssentongo, the Makerere University admissions registrar, all students who had failed to graduate due to retakes were given a grace period of up to December this year to complete their courses. Please inquire from your respective faculty and register before the grace period elapses.
When are the mature entry exams due for Makerere and Kyambogo universities? Olive Bagenda
Charles Ssentongo, the Makerere University admissions registrar, says mature age applications are normally received during July. After the applications have been submitted, the National Council for Higher Education organises the entry exams which are usually conducted in November or January. The council informs applicants about the exam dates.
I had a childhood dream of becoming an engineer. I got 12 points in PEM/Entrepreneurship and was offered Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Makerere University. Will I ever achieve my dream since the course is not linked to engineering? Carique
Makerere, like other public universities, allows its students to change courses once admitted. This is normally done in the first two weeks of one’s maiden semester at the university. It means you can change from computer science to any engineering course of your choice, provided you scored the cut-off point for that particular course. The cut-off points for Makerere’s computer science on government sponsorship this year was 48.4, while the cut-off points for most engineering courses ranged between 48.6 and 52. You need to take note of the cut-off points before applying for change of course.
I scored 4FDOE in PEM/Agriculture last year. I would like to study Bachelor of Agribusiness and Community Development at Makerere or Bishop Stuart universities on private sponsorship. Is it possible? If yes, I would like to know the contacts of Bishop Stuart University. Ronald
Since you scored two principal passes in economics and agriculture, you are eligible for admission. But the course you want is not offered at Makerere. Makerere offers a slightly similar course called Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Innovation. Economics and agriculture are some of the essential subjects for that course. However, your performance may not enable you to favourably compete for admission to Makerere.
I sat the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education in 2001and obtained OEE in mathematics, physics and chemistry respectively. I also did CCNA (Cisco) from Makerere University. Am I eligible to apply for Bachelor of Science in software engineering at Makerere University? Gerald
According to Drake Mirembe, the official in charge of short academic programmes at the Makerere University faculty of computing, CCNA is equivalent to a diploma. This means that you can apply through the diploma holders’ entry scheme. However, to be eligible for admission, you must have scored at least a second class or credit diploma.
I am a first-year student doing Bachelors in International Business at Makerere University. What type of jobs am I likely to get after I complete my course? Augustine Tamale
Peter Odoki, the Makerere University Business School spokesperson, says Bachelors of International Business (BIB) graduates do the same jobs as graduates of Bachelors of Business Administration. These may include, but not limited to, being employed as accountants, financiers, investment advisers, marketers and bankers. He explains that BIB students do some course contents geared at internationalising their career prospects, but it is not so different from BBA.