Objectives of the Programme

A product of Computer Software Engineering should be able to:

  • Develop and maintain software
  • Detect technical faults in a Computer installation
  • Design and test software to optimize its production and support
  • Design and run efficient programmes in a wide spectrum of field, and in various languages
  • Produce large, high quality software systems
  • Advise on the installation of Computer facilities
  • Carry out routine (preventive) maintenance of Computer facilities
  • Work with a team on a project

Course Curriculum

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Course Fees

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Benefits

There is a strong demand for Software Engineers worldwide. They are needed in the electronics, computing, telecommunications, and information processing industries, banking and government institutions and numerous others.

  • Design and development of software for the microprocessors embedded in building access
  • Systems, petrol pumps, hydro dam monitors, vending machines and other electronic equipment

Software Engineers can be employed as:

  • Designers and managers of local area networks Software developers in the telecommunications industry
  • Business application programmers
  • Webmasters and web designers
  • PC Help Desk operators

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements into National Innovation Diploma in Computer Software Engineering programme are:

  • Five (5) credit level passes in GCE "O" level or Senior Secondary School Certificate(SSCE) and National Examination Council (NECO) at no more than two sittings. The five subjects must include Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, English Language and any other subject.
  • UTME: The Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination conducted by joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB). Students are to attain the required standard in Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination.

National Certification

Student who successfully completes all the courses/modules specified in the curriculum table will be awarded a National Innovation Diploma (NID) in Computer Software Engineering.