Course Description

Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) is a practical programme focused on the application of computing technology to solve business and organizational problems. Students learn network administration, system administration, cybersecurity, database management, web development, IT project management, technical support, cloud computing, and IT service management. The programme includes hands-on labs, industry certification preparation (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft, AWS), and internship opportunities with IT companies, banks, telecoms, and government IT departments.

Skills You Will Gain

Network administration (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, Routing, Switching, VLANs)

System maintenance (Windows Server, Linux Server - Ubuntu, CentOS, Red Hat)

Cybersecurity fundamentals (Firewalls, IDS/IPS, Antivirus, Encryption, SSL/TLS)

IT project management (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

Technical support (Hardware troubleshooting, Software installation, Help desk management)

Database management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB)

Web development (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, PHP, Python, Laravel, React)

Cloud computing basics (AWS - EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, Azure - VMs, App Services, Google Cloud)

IT service management (ITIL framework)

IT asset management

User training and documentation

Virtualization (VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, KVM)

Backup and disaster recovery

Skill Mastery Level 92%

Taught by experienced instructors

Career Opportunities

IT Manager (Corporate Organizations, Banks - CRDB, NMB, NBC, Stanbic, ABSA, Telecom - Vodacom, Airtel, Tigo, Halotel), Network Administrator (Private Sector, Government Institutions, ISPs - TTCL, Smile, Habari, Zuku), System Administrator (Data Centers, Server Rooms, Corporate IT Departments), IT Support Specialist (Companies, NGOs, Schools, Hospitals, Banks, Telecom), IT Officer (Local Government Authorities, Ministries, Public Institutions), Cybersecurity Analyst (Banks, Telecom, Government - eGA, TRA, NIDA, NSSF), Database Administrator (TRA, NIDA, NSSF, Banks, Telecom), Web Developer (Digital Agencies, Corporate IT Departments, eGA, TRA), IT Project Manager, Cloud Administrator, Help Desk Technician, Systems Integrator, IT Auditor Assistant (NAO, Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG), IT Trainer (VETA, Universities - UDSM, DIT, IFM, ARU)

Software Developer

A professional who creates computer programs, mobile applications, and websites. Works in ...

TZS 800,000 - 5,000,000/month In High Demand

IT Support Specialist

A professional who helps computer and network users, resolves technical issues, and mainta...

TZS 500,000 - 2,500,000/month In High Demand

Entry Requirements

Two principal passes in Advanced Mathematics and one of the following: Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geography, or Economics. Candidates without Advanced Mathematics must have a subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics or a minimum of "C" grade in Mathematics at O-Level. Minimum entry points: 4.0.