Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Software Engineering

The Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Software Engineering at Bindura University of Science Education prepares students to design, develop, and deliver software solutions. Students study software development tools, methodologies, and technologies, with training in coding and software architecture. The programme also covers how functional software applications and platforms can be built for everyday devices and systems.

The programme runs over four years of full-time study, with two semesters per year. Taught courses are offered during the first two years and the final year, while the third academic year is reserved for Industrial Attachment. Students complete final research projects and include a Mini Software Group Project, with modules such as Software Engineering Fundamentals, Requirements Engineering, and Software Project Management.

Modules

• BS101 Business Administration
• CS101 Introduction to Computer Science
• SWE102 Introduction to Computer Programming
• SWE103 Applied Statistics
• SWE104 Ethics and Professionalism
• PC103 Communication Skills
• HS102 HIV/AIDS Education
• AC101 Financial Accounting 1A
• SWE111 Operating System Concepts
• SWE112 Visual Design Concepts and Development
• SWE113 Data Structures and Algorithms
• PC108 Citizenship Education and Conflict Transformation

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.

• 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