School of Computing, Communication, and Media Studies (SCCM)
The School of Computing, Communication, and Media Studies (SCCM) was established in 2016 following the upgrading of the department of Computer Science and IT formerly part of the School of Natural and Social Sciences (SNSS).
School of Computing, Communication, and Media Studies (SCCM)
The School of Computing, Communication, and Media Studies (SCCM) was established in 2016 following the upgrading of the department of Computer Science and IT formerly part of the School of Natural and Social Sciences (SNSS). This transformation occurred as part of the University’s restructuring in 2012, and the official launch of SCCM took place in 2017.
The school is entrusted with providing programs at the pre-undergraduate, undergraduate, and post-graduate levels, as well as engaging in research, innovation, and consultancy services within the fields of computing, communication, and informatics.
Our Mission
To build a community of scholars in order to provide Excellent and Innovative Training programmes that will impart students with the relevant knowledge and skills and that will build their attitudes towards creativity in order to lead life and pursue careers of their choices.
Our Vision
To be a premier center of training and innovation in the fields of computing and applied informatics that will attract students from across Eastern Africa.
Our Foundations and Core Values
The School of Computing, Communication, and Media works under the University core values, and is built on foundations of unity, equality, and ethics, sharing a dedication to the visions and missions of both the school and the University.
Dr. Ali Adnan Idarous
Dr. Ali Adnan Idarous is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Information Technology at the State University of Zanzibar. Dr. Ali Adnan Idarous holds a Doctor of Computer Science (PhD) at Universiti Putra Malaysia and Master Degree in Computer Science from Vladimir State University. His Bachelor’s degree is in Computer Engineering at Vladimir State University.
Programs Offered
Undergraduate programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science –BSc.CS
- Bachelor of Information Technology and Accounting –BITA
- Bachelor of Information Technology Application and Management – BITAM
- Bachelor of Journalism
Diploma and Certificate programmes
- Diploma in Information Technology –DipIT
- Diploma in Computer Science –DipCS
- Certificate of Journalism
Future programmes
- BSc Communication Engineering
- BSc Multimedia and Animation
- BSc Geo-Informatics – GIS and remote sensing
- BSc Informatics – mobile and web technologies
- BSc Cyber Security
- BSc Data Science
- BA
- BA Media
Project and Collaborations
The school has collaboration with a number of institutions including, COSTECH, TANZICT, VIT University of India, Copperbelt University of Zambia,