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School of Computing

Information Technology

B.Sc. · 156 units · Computing

To produce IT professionals who design, run and secure the systems organisations depend on — cloud-native and uptime-obsessed.

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At a glance

Degree
B.Sc.
Total units
156
Flagship course
IFT 305
Human tutor ratio
1:50
Programme aims

What a Information Technology degree builds in you.

01

Cover networks, systems administration, cloud and IT service management.

02

Emphasise reliability, security and user support.

03

Prepare graduates for enterprise IT and cloud roles.

Curriculum

Eight semesters, one B.Sc.

Every credit unit in the Information Technology programme, grouped by level and semester — Core, GST, Institutional and Elective courses as approved by Senate.

0
Courses
Across the programme
0
Total units
15–24 per semester
8
Semesters
4 years, full-time ODL

100L — First Semester · Harmattan

23 units this semester
  • GST 111

    Communication in English

    2u
    GST
  • IFT 101

    Introduction to Information Technology

    3u
    Core
  • IFT 103

    Computer Programming I (Problem Solving with Python)

    3u
    Core
  • MTH 101

    Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry)

    3u
    Core
  • IFT 105

    Digital Systems and Computer Logic

    2u
    Core
  • IFT 107

    Introduction to the Internet and Web

    2u
    Core
  • IFT 109

    IT Professionalism, Ethics and Digital Communication

    3u
    Institutional
  • IFT 111

    Digital Productivity and Cloud Office Tools

    2u
    Institutional
  • STA 101

    Statistics for Computing

    3u
    Core
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 111Communication in English2GST—
IFT 101Introduction to Information Technology3Core—
IFT 103Computer Programming I (Problem Solving with Python)3Core—
MTH 101Elementary Mathematics I (Algebra & Trigonometry)3Core—
IFT 105Digital Systems and Computer Logic2Core—
IFT 107Introduction to the Internet and Web2Core—
IFT 109IT Professionalism, Ethics and Digital Communication3Institutional—
IFT 111Digital Productivity and Cloud Office Tools2Institutional—
STA 101Statistics for Computing3Core—
Semester subtotal23

Running total through 100L S1: 23 / 156 units

100L — Second Semester · Rain

15 units this semester
  • GST 112

    Nigerian Peoples and Culture

    2u
    GST
  • IFT 102

    Computer Programming II (Object-Oriented Programming with Java)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 103
  • MTH 102

    Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus)

    3u
    CorePrereq: MTH 101
  • IFT 104

    Discrete Structures for Computing

    3u
    CorePrereq: MTH 101
  • IFT 106

    Computer Hardware Systems and Maintenance

    2u
    CorePrereq: IFT 105
  • IFT 108

    Introduction to Cloud and Emerging Technologies

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 101
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 112Nigerian Peoples and Culture2GST—
IFT 102Computer Programming II (Object-Oriented Programming with Java)3CoreIFT 103
MTH 102Elementary Mathematics II (Calculus)3CoreMTH 101
IFT 104Discrete Structures for Computing3CoreMTH 101
IFT 106Computer Hardware Systems and Maintenance2CoreIFT 105
IFT 108Introduction to Cloud and Emerging Technologies2InstitutionalIFT 101
Semester subtotal15

Running total through 100L S2: 38 / 156 units

200L — Second Semester · Rain

21 units this semester
  • GST 212

    Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence

    2u
    GST
  • IFT 202

    Database Systems and Administration

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 201
  • IFT 204

    Computer Networks I

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 203
  • IFT 206

    Human-Computer Interaction

    2u
    CorePrereq: IFT 209
  • IFT 208

    Web Technologies II (Server-Side and Frameworks)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 207
  • IFT 210

    Systems Administration I (Linux and Windows Server)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 205
  • IFT 214

    Enterprise SaaS Platforms and Administration

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 108
  • IFT 216

    IT for Financial Technology I (Digital Payments and Banking Systems)

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 101
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
GST 212Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence2GST—
IFT 202Database Systems and Administration3CoreIFT 201
IFT 204Computer Networks I3CoreIFT 203
IFT 206Human-Computer Interaction2CoreIFT 209
IFT 208Web Technologies II (Server-Side and Frameworks)3CoreIFT 207
IFT 210Systems Administration I (Linux and Windows Server)3CoreIFT 205
IFT 214Enterprise SaaS Platforms and Administration3InstitutionalIFT 108
IFT 216IT for Financial Technology I (Digital Payments and Banking Systems)2InstitutionalIFT 101
Semester subtotal21

Running total through 200L S2: 59 / 156 units

200L — First Semester · Harmattan

22 units this semester
  • IFT 201

    Data Structures and Algorithms

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 102
  • IFT 203

    Computer Organization and Architecture

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 105
  • IFT 205

    Operating Systems

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 102
  • IFT 207

    Web Technologies I (Front-End Development)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 103
  • IFT 209

    Systems Analysis and Design

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 101
  • IFT 211

    DevOps Foundations and Version Control

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 103
  • IFT 213

    AI Tools and Automation for IT Professionals

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 103
  • ENT 211

    Entrepreneurship and Innovation

    2u
    GST
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
IFT 201Data Structures and Algorithms3CoreIFT 102
IFT 203Computer Organization and Architecture3CoreIFT 105
IFT 205Operating Systems3CoreIFT 102
IFT 207Web Technologies I (Front-End Development)3CoreIFT 103
IFT 209Systems Analysis and Design3CoreIFT 101
IFT 211DevOps Foundations and Version Control2InstitutionalIFT 103
IFT 213AI Tools and Automation for IT Professionals3InstitutionalIFT 103
ENT 211Entrepreneurship and Innovation2GST—
Semester subtotal22

Running total through 200L S1: 81 / 156 units

300L — Second Semester · Rain

15 units this semester
  • ENT 312

    Venture Creation

    2u
    GSTPrereq: ENT 211
  • GST 312

    Peace and Conflict Resolution

    2u
    GST
  • IFT 302

    IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Management

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 210
  • IFT 304

    IT Service Management (ITIL Foundations)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 303
  • IFT 306

    Enterprise Systems (ERP and CRM)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 303
  • IFT 312

    Cloud Governance, Cost and FinOps Fundamentals

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 305
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
ENT 312Venture Creation2GSTENT 211
GST 312Peace and Conflict Resolution2GST—
IFT 302IT Infrastructure and Data Centre Management3CoreIFT 210
IFT 304IT Service Management (ITIL Foundations)3CoreIFT 303
IFT 306Enterprise Systems (ERP and CRM)3CoreIFT 303
IFT 312Cloud Governance, Cost and FinOps Fundamentals2InstitutionalIFT 305
Semester subtotal15

Running total through 300L S2: 96 / 156 units

300L — First Semester · Harmattan

26 units this semester
  • IFT 301

    Computer Networks II and Network Administration

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 204
  • IFT 303

    Information Systems and IT Governance

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 209
  • IFT 305

    Cloud Computing (flagship exemplar course)

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 210
  • IFT 307

    IT Project Management

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 209
  • IFT 309

    Cybersecurity Fundamentals

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 204
  • IFT 311

    Research Methods in Computing

    2u
    CorePrereq: 200L standing
  • IFT 313

    Site Reliability Engineering and Cloud DevOps Pipelines

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 211
  • IFT 399

    SIWES — Industrial Training (24 weeks)

    6u
    CorePrereq: Passed all 200L courses
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
IFT 301Computer Networks II and Network Administration3CoreIFT 204
IFT 303Information Systems and IT Governance3CoreIFT 209
IFT 305Cloud Computing (flagship exemplar course)3InstitutionalIFT 210
IFT 307IT Project Management3CoreIFT 209
IFT 309Cybersecurity Fundamentals3CoreIFT 204
IFT 311Research Methods in Computing2Core200L standing
IFT 313Site Reliability Engineering and Cloud DevOps Pipelines3InstitutionalIFT 211
IFT 399SIWES — Industrial Training (24 weeks)6CorePassed all 200L courses
Semester subtotal26

Running total through 300L S1: 122 / 156 units

400L — First Semester · Harmattan

17 units this semester
  • IFT 401

    Cloud-Native Application Deployment and Container Orchestration

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 305
  • IFT 403

    IT for Financial Technology II (Fintech Systems, APIs and RegTech)

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 216
  • IFT 405

    Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 309
  • IFT 407

    IT Consultancy and Enterprise Architecture

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 306
  • IFT 409

    Emerging Technologies: IoT, Edge Computing and AI for IT

    2u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 213
  • IFT 411

    Final Year Project I (Proposal and Literature Review)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 311
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
IFT 401Cloud-Native Application Deployment and Container Orchestration3InstitutionalIFT 305
IFT 403IT for Financial Technology II (Fintech Systems, APIs and RegTech)3InstitutionalIFT 216
IFT 405Cybersecurity Governance, Risk and Compliance3CoreIFT 309
IFT 407IT Consultancy and Enterprise Architecture3InstitutionalIFT 306
IFT 409Emerging Technologies: IoT, Edge Computing and AI for IT2InstitutionalIFT 213
IFT 411Final Year Project I (Proposal and Literature Review)3CoreIFT 311
Semester subtotal17

Running total through 400L S1: 139 / 156 units

400L — Second Semester · Rain

17 units this semester
  • IFT 402

    Professional IT Certification Practicum (Cloud/DevOps/ITIL Exam Preparation)

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 305, IFT 304
  • IFT 404

    IT Strategy, Innovation and Digital Transformation

    3u
    InstitutionalPrereq: IFT 303
  • IFT 406

    Advanced Database Administration and Enterprise Data Management

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 202
  • IFT 408

    Elective — choose one: Mobile & Cross-Platform Application Development or Business Intelligence & Analytics for IT

    3u
    ElectivePrereq: IFT 208
  • IFT 412

    Final Year Project II (Implementation, Defence and Report)

    3u
    CorePrereq: IFT 411
  • IFT 414

    Seminar in Information Technology

    2u
    CorePrereq: 400L standing
CodeCourseUnitsStatusPrerequisite
IFT 402Professional IT Certification Practicum (Cloud/DevOps/ITIL Exam Preparation)3InstitutionalIFT 305, IFT 304
IFT 404IT Strategy, Innovation and Digital Transformation3InstitutionalIFT 303
IFT 406Advanced Database Administration and Enterprise Data Management3CoreIFT 202
IFT 408Elective — choose one: Mobile & Cross-Platform Application Development or Business Intelligence & Analytics for IT3ElectiveIFT 208
IFT 412Final Year Project II (Implementation, Defence and Report)3CoreIFT 411
IFT 414Seminar in Information Technology2Core400L standing
Semester subtotal17

Running total through 400L S2: 156 / 156 units

Career outcomes

Where IFT graduates go.

Cloud Engineer
Systems Administrator
IT Support Lead
Network Engineer
IT Service Manager
Admission requirements

How to qualify for IFT.

  • Five O’Level credits incl. English and Mathematics.
  • UTME: Mathematics, English + two relevant subjects.
UTME-exempt via Distance Learning

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt (JAMB 2024 policy): placed on a separate DL matriculation list, screened via O’Level verification + a Senate-approved aptitude screening, and not mobilised for NYSC.

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