1. HARARE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HIT is Zimbabwe’s most energetic and responsive institute offering unparalleled educational opportunities for those seeking highest quality undergraduate, postgraduate and continuous professional development. Location. 1553 Ganges RD, Belvedere. www.hit.ac.zw

2. HARARE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Our Destiny To be the stimulant of scholarship in innovation. Our Cause To cultivate commitment towards technopreneurial leadership. Our Calling To commercialise technology through professionalism rooted in integrity. Our Core Values Innovation, Leadership, Integrity, Commitment, Professionalism

3. SCHOOL OF INFORMATION SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY BTECH (HONS) DEGREE IN: 1.Information Security & Assurance 2.Software Engineering 3.Information Technology 4.Computer Science

4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5 ‘O ’ level passes including Mathematics and English AND EITHER At least two ‘A’ level passes including Mathematics or Physics or Computer Science or and any other relevant science subject. OR ND, HND in Information Technology (HEXCO) / Computer Studies

5. GRADUATE ATTRIBUTES  Technopreneurship Skills  Critical thinking & problem solving skills  Leadership skills and proactiveness  Team working skills  Communication skills  Information management & lifelong learning skills  Ethics & integrity

6. Btech (Hons) INFORMATION SECURITY & ASSURANCE Information security & assurance refers to the protection of information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction. The common goals being protecting the confidentiality, integrity and availability of information

7. COMPETENCIES Graduates of Information Security are equipped with the following competencies:  Ability to protect information stored on Local Area Networks (LANS) and Wide Area Networks (WANS)  Ability to protect personal and business information contained within an Organization's Information System  Ability to implement security strategies for information systems  Ability to protect computer systems from attack by viruses as well as cyber attacks.  Ability to develop secure cryptosystems for secure communications.

8. CAREER PROSPECTS The graduates of this program can engage in the following careers:  IT Security Officer  IT Manager  IT Auditor  Computer Security Consultant  Corporate Information System Manager  Business Technology Supervisor  Information Systems Security Manager

9. Btech (Hons) SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Software Engineering involves the use of techniques, methods and methodologies to develop high quality software within the stipulated constraints. The designed software infrastructure should be appropriate to client organisation.

10. COMPETENCIES Graduates of Software Engineering are equipped with the following competencies:  Ability to identify, define and analyse engineering requirements appropriate to a particular problem.  Ability to design, implement and evaluate a computer based system, process, component or program to meet desired needs.  Analyse the local and global impact of software engineering on individuals, organisationsand society

11. CAREER PROSPECTS  Software Engineers  Information and/or Computer Systems Managers  Systems Analysts  IT Auditing  Database Administrator  Consultancy

12. Btech (Hons) INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Information Technology is the study, design, development, application, implementation, support or management of computer-based information systems.

13. GRADUATE COMPETENCIES To provide an all round professional in all areas of Information and Communication Technology such as:  Managing Information Technology resources  Protection of information assets  Network design,implementation and administration  Web development and administration  Database development and management  Systems administration

14. CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of this program may pursue the following careers:  Hi-Tech Enterprise Developer  IT Administrator  Software Developer  Web designer & Administrator  Database Administrator  Network Administrator  Analyst Programmer  IT Manager

15. Btech (hons) COMPUTER SCIENCE Computer deals with the study of the design and operation of computer hardware and software, and of the application of computer technology to science, business, and the arts.

16. CAREER PROSPECTS Graduates of this program may pursue the following careers:  Network and Systems Administrators  Systems and Applications Programmers  Computer Engineers  Artificial Intelligence Specialists  Projects Managers