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 (SCCMS) was established following the merging of the Zanzibar Journalism and Mass Media College (ZJMMC) with the State University of Zanzibar. All teaching, research and consultancies related to computing and media studies are under this School. Its mission is to be a premier centre of training and innovation in the fields of computing, communication, media and applied informatics that will attract students from across Eastern Africa. The school intends to stick on specialised skills and areas of teaching and research, the identified ones being specialised skills and areas of teaching and research, the identified ones being:
- Multimedia and Animation
- Mobile and web development
- GIS and remote sensing
- Embedded systems
- Journalism
- Mass Communication
- Computational Linguistics
- Networking and Security
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 and Postgraduate programmes
- Bachelor of Science in Computer Science – BCS
- Bachelor of Information Technology and Accounting – BITA
- Bachelor of Information Technology Application and Management – BITAM
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass communication
- Master of Science in Information Technology
Diploma and Certificate programmes
- Diploma in Information Technology –DIT
- Diploma in Computer Science –DCS
- Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies
- Basic Certificate in Journalism and Media Studies
Future programmes
- BSc Communication Engineering
- BSc Multimedia and Animation
- BSc Geo-Informatics – GIS and remote sensing
- Bachelor of Data Science
- Bachelor of Information Security & Digital Forensics
- Master’s of Arts in Media Innovation and Leadership
- Master of Data Science
Project and Collaborations
The school has collaboration with a number of institutions including, COSTECH, TANZICT, VIT University of India, Copperbelt University of Zambia,