Undergraduate Profile

Graduates from the undergraduate program are expected to exhibit the following attributes:

• Analyze, Design, Implement, Test and Maintain Information Systems.
• Design, Implement, Test, Administer and Maintain Database Systems.
• Analyze, Design, Configure, Test, Administer and Maintain Networks and Network Resources.
• Plan, Develop Information Systems Projects, and Policies
• Provide Training and Consultancy Services n, Organize, Direct, Control, Lead Information Systems, Services and Resources.

Graduate Profile

Graduates from the postgraduate programs are expected to exhibit the following attributes:

• Exhibit core skills, knowledge, and attitude in information, knowledge and systems management;
• Apply scientific principles in developing and managing information, knowledge and systems and solutions designed to meet needs and interests of users of different organizations and contexts;
• Analyze, describe, and organize resources for effective and efficient retrieval and dissemination of information and knowledge;
• Apply management principles in planning, developing, marketing, and evaluating information, knowledge and systems and solutions in various sectors;
• Conduct research in information, knowledge and systems management, particularly to address constraints and potentials in Ethiopian context;
• Build upon current knowledge of information and communication theories and technologies in planning, design, development, and delivery of information services; and
• Select develop and use effective teaching strategies to enhance teaching/learning process in information science, information systems, library and information management, health informatics and language technologies.

Program Objectives

Programs in the school are aimed at equipping graduates with the knowledge in the theories and practices of teaching and conducting research in Information Sciences, Information Systems and Language technology as well as designing and managing modern information systems and services. Programs are designed to prepare students who can assume such professional responsibilities as IS practitioners, university lecturers and researchers as well as information managers, systems analysts and planners. They have also been acquainted with the technical knowledge to lead a data processing or information systems of an organization

Undergraduate courses:

Major Courses

• Introduction to Computer and Information Systems
• Basics of Programming
• Fundamentals of Programming
• Object Oriented Programming
• Data Structure and Algorithms
• Event Driven Programming
• Computer Organization and Architecture
• Operating Systems
• Research Methods in Information Systems
• Fundamentals of System Analysis and Design
• Object Oriented System Analysis and Design
• Fundamentals of Database Systems
• Advanced Database Systems
• Introduction to Information Storage and Retrieval
• Data Communication and Computer Networks
• Advanced Systems and Network
• Information System Security and Privacy
• Introduction to Internet Programming
• Advanced Internet Programming
• Mobile and Ubiquitous Systems
• E-Commerce
• Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
• Expert Systems
• Knowledge Management
• Business Intelligence and Data Analytics
• Management of Information Systems and Services
• Information Systems Project Management
• Enterprise Systems
• Multimedia Information Systems
• Human Computer Interaction
• Industrial Project I
• Industrial Project II
• Selected Topics in Information System
• Internship in IS

Common Courses

• Principles of Marketing
• Introduction to Management
• Introductory Statistics
• Civics and Ethical Education
• Introduction to Logic
• Communicative Skill
• Writing Skill
• Introduction to Psychology
• Fundamentals of Accounting
• Information and Communication Technology as Common Course
• Discrete Mathematics and Combinatory
• Organizational Behavior
• Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development

Elective Courses

• GIS and Remote Sensing
• Computer Maintenance and Troubleshooting
• Content Management Tools and Systems

Graduate Courses:

Information Science Specialization

• Information Science Workshop
• Modern Information Retrieval
• Information Architecture
• Informetrics
• Data Analytics and Visualization
• Information Interaction
• Data and Web Mining
• Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning
• Knowledge Based Systems
• Knowledge Management Systems and Tools
• Knowledge Resources and Intellectual Capital Management
• Natural Language Processing
• Applied Machine Learning
• Thesis

   Library and Information Management Specialization

• Modern Information Retrieval
• Information Architecture
• Automation of Info. Systems and Services
• Library and Information Management Workshop
• Records, Archives, and Manuscript Management
• Digital Preservation of Records, Archives, and Manuscripts
• Digitization of Records, Archives, and Manuscripts
• Information Systems Project Management
• Thesis

     Language Technology Specialization

• Natural Language Processing
• Language Technology Workshop
• Computational Linguistics (Morpho-Syntax)
• Statistical Methods for Speech Processing
• Digital Image Processing
• Computer Vision
• Applied Machine Learning
• Automatic Speech Processing
• Machine Translation
• Speech and Dialog Systems
• Thesis

Information System Specialization

• Knowledge Management and Organizational Learning
• Design and Administration of Systems and Networks
• Information Systems Analysis, Modeling and Design
• Information Systems Security Management
• Information Systems Project Management
• Big Data Analysis and Business Intelligence
• Organization Analysis and Design
• Information Systems Workshop
• Enterprise Systems
• Thesis

  Health Informatics Specialization

• Data and Web Mining
• Design and Administration System and Network Administration
• Information Systems Analysis, Modeling, and Design
• Information Systems Security Management
• Information Systems Project Management
• Information Systems Workshop
• Fundamentals of Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
• Health Program Management
• E-health Systems implementation and Management
• Thesis

Undergraduates:

 The requirements for admission to the program are as per the University’s admission requirement.

Graduates:

A pass mark in the entrance exam as set by the School is required for admission to the program.

Information Science Specialization

• BA/BSc degree in Statistics, Library Science, Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Information Systems or
• BA/BSc degree in a related field and Diploma in IT related programs

Information Systems Specialization

• BA/BSc in Information Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science and other IT related fields
• BA/BSc graduates from recognized university in any discipline and a diploma or advanced certificate in IT and related fields

  Library and Information Management Specialization

• BA/BSc degree in Library Science, Information Science OR
• BA/BSc degree in any field and Diploma in IT related programs OR
• BA/BSc degree in any field and Certificate in Knowledge Organization/Library Management
• BA/BSc degree in any field and a minimum of 3 years of library work experience in a Library or Information Center in the areas of knowledge organization (specifically in cataloging and classification).

Health Informatics Specialization

Education Background

• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Information Technology or any related field from a recognized university; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and related fields from a recognized university; and proven familiarity with computer skills.

Work Experience

• An official letter from employer confirming that applicant is working in the health system
• At least two years of work experience in the health system and related activities

Language Technology Specialization

• BA/BSc degree in Information Science, Information System, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology OR
• BA/BSc degree in Linguistics and related fields and Diploma in IT related programs

No of Programs Undergraduate:

B.Sc. Program in Information Systems

Graduate: There are 5 specialty programs which are: –

• M.Sc. In Information Science and Systems (Information Science)
• M.Sc. In Information Science and Systems (Information System)
• M.Sc. In Information Science and Systems (Language Technology)
• M.Sc. In Information Science and systems (Library and Information Management) and
• M.Sc. In Information Science and Systems (Health Informatics)

Current No of Students (2011E.C.)            Undergraduate:

Regular

• 1st Year Students:56
• 2ndYear Students:46
• 3rd Year Students:62
• 4th Year Students:54

Extension

• 2nd Year Students:20
• 3rd Year Students:22
• 4th Year Students:30

Graduate:

Regular

• 1st Year Students: 28
• 2nd Year Students: 26

Extension

• 1st Year Students:60
• 2nd Year Students:46
• 3rd Year Students: 43
• Master’s Thesis: 53