Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Software Engineering programme is designed to develop your knowledge and expertise in designing, developing and delivering software solutions in a digital world. You will study a wide range of software development tools, methodologies and technologies to help you in this regard.
The programme will also teach students about coding and software architecture so that you can create functional software applications and platforms. Students will develop the technical skills needed to design and build software that is used in everyday devices and systems across our homes, workplaces and communities.
The programme is accredited with the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE). Our graduates have gone on to work in Software Engineering jobs such as:
• Applications Developer
• Web applications Developer
• Mobile applications Developer
• Software Engineer
• Software Architect
• Software Designer
• Software Quality Engineer/Analyst
• Software Testing Engineer
• Software Configuration Manager
• Cyber Security
• Multimedia programmer
• Games applications developer
• Web designer
• Machine learning engineer
• Data analyst
• IT Managers
• Project Managers
• Software Consultants

Entry Requirements:

All applicants have to meet the following minimum requirements for admission prescribed under the general regulations (i.e.):

• Students should have a pass in either ‘A’ Level Mathematics, Computer Science/Computing and any one of the following ‘A’ Level subjects Physics, Accounting, Economics, Management of Business/Business Studies, Biology, Chemistry or any other relevant subject, and
• At least 5 ‘O’ Levels including Mathematics and English Language with a Grade C or better.
• Special entry will be granted to Candidates without ‘A’ Levels but are holders of the HEXCO National Diploma in Computer Studies or Information Technology or their equivalent from a recognized institution. Mature entry will be granted to candidates at least 23 years old AND have at least 2 years relevant industrial experience.

• The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Software Engineering programme will extend over a period of four years of full time study, each year of study comprising two semesters.
• Taught Courses shall be offered during the first two years and the final year of study while the third academic year shall be reserved for Industrial Attachment.
•  Students shall do final Research Projects in their respective areas of specialization.

PART I
Part 1 semester 1

Part I Semester II

PART II

PART II Semester I

PART II

PART II Semester II

PART III

YEAR THREE/PART III COURSES

PART IV

PART IV Semester I

PART IV Semester II