Software Engineering

The world has moved from manual to digital largely supported by computers. Computers have become the birth place of documents unlike type writers in the past. This mass mutation has also ensured that those who keep these computers updated and in good state fit for the task are also trained to provide services. Just like there are automobile mechanics, computer maintenance is a field which trains “doctors” who treat the computers whenever they are “sick.” Their focus is on the development and maintenance of computer equipment (hardware). It also involves networking and operations system. Studies revolve around hardware and systems technology, network systems technology, data management, mathematics and business.

Studies and Duration

The programme runs for two academic years and opened to holders of at least the GCE Advanced Level in two science subjects excluding Religious Knowledge or its equivalent. JIMIT has a computer Laboratory which ensures the theory and practical sessions of studies. This is also supplemented by a supervised internship in a recognized institution. At the end of studies, each student defends a project and takes the mandatory national exams as requirements for the award of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Hardware Engineering by the Ministry of Higher Education.

Employment Opportunities

Hardware maintenance is one of the most solicited jobs in the world. Wherever there is a computer a repairs agent is needed from time-to-time or on a permanent basis. Graduates can open their own firms wherein they provide hardware maintenance services to members of the public, offices, institutions, schools, organisations etc. They can also be employed in computer and electronic sales and service providers. Generally they can work as electrical and electronic engineers, computer network architect, computer and information systems managers in firms, computer sales centre, cooperate bodies, banks, governmental services and Ministries, national and international organisations.

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