Uganda Martyrs University-Bachelor of Science (General) The programme name is Bachelor of Science (BSc) with several combination choices namely: 1. BSc Economics and Statistics 2. BSc Economics and Mathematics 3. BSc. Economics and Computer Science 4. BSc. Computer Science and Statistics 5. BSc. Computer Science and Mathematics 6. BSc. Mathematics and Statistics Rationale of the Programme The programme will give students the opportunity to acquire generic skills necessary for employment related to the specific areas of study. In particular students will learn to exercise initiative and personal responsibility, and deploy decision making skills acquired in their period of study. They will also, in their course of study, learn to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions in a variety of ways to a variety of audiences according to their specialization. Duration of the Programme The duration of the programme is three academic years consisting of six semesters on a full time basis. Each Academic Year has two semesters and each semester lasts seventeen (17) weeks, two (2) of which are for examinations. Programme Objectives The objectives of this programme are to: i. Introduce students to the major branches of mathematics, statistics, computer science and economics according to their specific choices. ii. Impart an awareness of the values of research and scholarship in mathematics, statistics, computer science and economics. iii. Provide a thorough training in the intellectual skills and advanced techniques of Science and Technology. iv. Develop the ability of students to abstract and generalize, to model various phenomena, and to interpret numerical and empirical data. 26 v. Enable the student to develop the skills associated with problem solving, rigorous argument and communication. vi. Educate students to meet the needs of employers, including those in industry, finance, education and the public services. vii. Enable students to embark on research in area of mathematics, statistics, computer science and economics.
