School of Information, Technology & Communications
The School of Communication and Information Technology (ICT) educates students to apply state of the art information technology to solve real world communication problems in a socially responsible way. In addition to the technical knowledge and skills they master, graduates of the School of Information and Communications Technology excel in communication and innovative problem solving.
The school of ICT is well resourced with highly trained academic staff motivated to deliver with excellence. The school has a modern computer lab, with high quality internet connectivity and is open to all students for their practical. Students can spend considerable amount of time doing research at the lab and have lecturers for guidance at their disposal.
The course provides an overview of current changes in information technology and their impact on organizations. This is a capstone course for information systems minors and will integrate material from all required courses and the respective changes that have taken place. This class uses many learning styles to achieve its purpose. The class is based on assigned readings, presentations by business leaders, classroom discussions, hands-on user of technology, research and presentation.
Computer Science deals with the fundamental scientific laws and engineering principles which govern the design, implementation, use and maintenance of computer systems. A computer scientist is involved in work ranging from mathematical and empirical studies of problem-solving procedures to research in advanced computing systems. The field covers the study of theoretical and applied principles of computer systems. As computer systems have become a part of everyday life, the demand for specialized professionals in the area has increased astronomically.
The Information Systems program provides students with a solid foundation in information technology principles and practice. The emphasis is on applications of information technology rather than the computer itself. The core courses for the information systems major include programming, computer architecture, operating systems, data communication, systems analysis and design, database applications, and project management. Students also take courses in statistics, operations management, IT organizations, and financial systems. The Information systems program also provides opportunity for students to combine their technical IT courses with general business course requirements from the School of Business Entrepreneurship.
The Telecommunications program provides students with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of modern communication technologies. The emphasis is on the transmission, processing, and management of information across various communication systems, preparing students for roles in both public and private sector telecommunications environments. The Telecommunications program also provides students with opportunities for hands-on experience through laboratory work, industry-relevant projects among others.
This course provides foundational knowledge in computer networking and cloud-based infrastructure. It introduces core networking principles, virtualisation technologies, and cloud service models, equipping students with the skills required to design, manage, and secure modern networked and cloud-enabled environments.
This course equip students with foundational knowledge in:
1. Network architecture and protocols
2. IP addressing and subnetting
3. Virtualisation and cloud platforms (AWS)
4. Cloud deployment and management
5. Security in networked/cloud environments.
Requirement
To be eligible for admission into this course, applicants must have a minimum of three (3) credit, including Mathematics, and at least a pass in English Language.
Applicants are required to make an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis (D1100) at any branch of Trust Bank, GTBank or Ecobank.
Program Duration
The duration of this program is Six (6) months, during which students will engage in structured coursework, practical training and assessments.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for this program is Twenty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dalasis (D26,500) with a Ten percent (10%) discount for UTG students and staff.
Applicants are required to make a an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis (D1100) at any branch of Trust Bank, GTBank or Ecobank.
For more information about the programme, please contact (+220) 7369552 (+220) 3650017
This course provides comprehensive training in full stack web development using the widely adopted approaches. Students will gain hands on experience in both front and back end development, learning how to design, build, and deploy dynamic, responsive and scalable web applications. The programme emphasizes practical skills, modern development practices, and real world project implementation to prepare learners for industry demands.
Students will be equip with the fundamentals of:
1. Frontend development with React
2. Backend APIs with Node.js and Express
3. Database management with MongoDB
4. RESTful and API design
5. Deployment and version control
Program Requirement
To be eligible for admission into this course, applicants must have a minimum of three (3) credits, including mathematics and at least a pass in English Language.
Applicants are required to make an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis (D1100) at any branch of Trust Bank, GTBank or EcoBank.
Program Duration
The duration for this program is six (6) months.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for this program is Twenty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dalasis (26,500) with a Ten Percent (10%) discount for UTG staff and students.
For further information about the course, please contact (+220) 7369552 (+220) 3650017
This course provides an introduction to the field of data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning covering foundational concepts, techniques, and tools used to analyse and derive insights from data.
Students will learn the fundamentals of:
1. Data Collection
2. Data Preprocessing
3. Data Transformation
4. Visualization and interpretation
5. Model development for analysis
6. Ethical considerations and best practices in data science.
Program Requirement
To be eligible for admission into this course, applicants must have a minimum of three (3) credits, including mathematics, and at least a pass in English Language.
Applicants are required to make an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis (D1100) to any branch of Trust Bank, GTBank or Ecobank
Program Duration
The duration of this course is six (6) months.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for this course is Twenty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dalasis (D26,000) with Ten percent (10%) discount for UTG staff and students.
This course explores the essentials of cyber security and introduces ethical hacking techniques used to identify and fix vulnerabilities. It is designed to equip students with practical skills in defending systems against digital threats.
Students will learn the fundamentals of:
1. Information security principles
2. Threat detection and risk management
3. System and network vulnerabilities
4. Penetration testing techniques
5. Legal and ethical considerations in cybersecurity.
Program Requirement
To be eligible for admission into this course, applicants must have a minimum of three (3) credit passes, including Mathematics, and at least a pass in English Language.
Applicants are required to make an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis (D1100) at any branch of Trust Bank, GTBank , Ecobank.
Program Duration
The duration of the program is 6 months
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for this course is Twenty Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dalasis (D26,500) with Ten percent (10%) discount for UTG staff and students.
This program delves into core concepts of AI and machine leaning such as supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, and deep learning, with a focus on algorithm design and optimisation.
Students will learn the fundamentals of:
1. Advanced python programming for machine learning
2. Supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms
3. Deep learning architectures like neural networks, CNNs, RNNs, LSTMs, and transformers optimization techniques
4. Model evaluation and validation
5. Computer vision and Natural language processing
Program Requirement
To be eligible for admission into this course, applicants must have a minimum of three (3) credits, including Mathematics, and at least a Pass in English Language.
Applicants are required to make an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis (D1100) at any branch of Trust Bank, GTBank or EcoBank
Program Duration
The duration of the program is 6 months
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee for this course is Twenty-Six Thousand, Five Hundred Dalasis (D26,500) with a Ten percent (10%) discount for UTG students and staff.
This course is designed for learners with basic web development knowledge who want to advance their skills using C# and ASP. NET. It focuses on building robust, scalable web applications in a Mircosoft development environemnt.
Students will learn the fundamentals of:
- Web app development with ASP.NET MVC/core
- Backend logic using C#
- Working with Entity Framework and SQL server
- Authentication and Security
- Enterprise -level application design
Applicants are required to an application payment of One Thousand, One Hundred Dalasis to any branch of Trust Bank, GTBanks or Ecobank.
The duration of the program is six (6) months
Tuition Fee
Tuition Fee
The annual tuition fee is D38,000 for Gambians and $ 4,950 for international students. Students have the option of paying the whole amount or half of the amount per semester (D19,000/$2475). It is worth noting that, UTG only allows students that pay at least 40% of the due fees to sit to examinations. These payments can be made at any of the various Trust Bank Ltd. Branches across the country. The university is notified of this payment and you’re cleared to attend classes and sit to the examinations.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the programmes at the School of Information and Communication Technology is in accordance with the requirements for entry to the University of The Gambia: Minimum of 5 credits ‘O’ level/WASSCE including English language and a strong grade in mathematics (A1 to C4). Applicants must have been Pure Science students in high school. Strong grades in Science courses such as Chemistry, Biology and Physics are highly considered.
Applicants who seek to pursue a BSc in Telecommunication with a D7 in Mathematics shall be granted Conditional admission on the condition that the students must obtain a credit in Mathematics before graduation.
Note that the School of Information and Communication Technology does not admit Mature Students.
Click the link below to start your application. https://www.utg.edu.gm/admissions
Information Technology and Communication Association (ITCA)
Students studying Computer Science or Information Systems can participate in series of activities organized by the student body (ITCA). It comprises of only students studying at the School of ICT. ICT students can volunteer for summer classes mainly for high school students on graphic design, programming, web design, office application amongst others. They also prepare representatives of the school in inter school/faculty competitions such as debates, sporting events.
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