The Institute of Public Administration & Management has pioneered computing education in Sierra Leone since 1988 when the Department of Computer Studies began offering the Diploma in Computing and Statistics and the Diploma in Data Processing, as well as short courses in major software applications. Upon elevation to the status of a college, the Institute began offering a B.Sc. in Information Systems in 2003 under the Department of Information Systems. The curriculum was revised in 2010 and again in 2014, when a new undergraduate program in Information Technology was introduced. The Faculty of Information Systems & Technology was established in 2016 and now offers three undergraduate degree courses in Information Systems, Information Technology and Computer Networking. Our mission is to produce a critical mass of graduates with a core set of IT skills necessary to fulfill the information systems and information technology needs of business and organizations in Sierra Leone.
The faculty comprises two departments, and offers three 4-year full time Bachelor’s degree programs as well as a 2-year Diploma in Information Technology.
Candidates must satisfy the general minimum entry requirements of the University of Sierra Leone, which are five credits (C6 or better) at WASSCE including Mathematics and English Language. Preference will be given to candidates with a C5 or better in Mathematics.
MR. ALHAJI YAKUBA KENNEH (Information Systems)
MR. DANIEL CHAYTOR (Information Technology)
The department is staffed with qualified academics and professionals with both local and international experience in academia and the ICT industry.
Module requirement constitute to main modes of assessment: Assignment, Quizzes, Field Trips, Practical Class/ Lab-Work, Seminars and End of Semester Examinations are continually used to asses student performance. Student continues assessment is constituted examination 70% and Continuous Assessment (CA) Marked out of 30% to give the sum total of 100%
Semester Grade Points and Sessional Grade Points (SGPA): All grade point earned is divided by the total credit hours in the semester, whilst the total session grade is divided by the total numbe4rrs of credit hours for the session or academic year
Final Grade Point Average (FGPA): ALL grade point earned through out the course is divided by all credit hours given the final grade point average which is used to determine your degree.
To pass a module a student must have a grade c– or better. Students are allowed to attempt a module three time after first year. Class attendance is mandatory, continues assessment is carries 30% while examination is 70%. All student are required to pass all module before proceeding to final year.
LETTER GRADE |
% GRADE |
POINTS |
REMARKS |
| A | 70% | 4.00 | EXCELLENT |
| B+ | 65 — 69 | 3.50 | V. GOOD |
| B | 60 — 64% | 3.00 | GOOD |
| B- | 55 — 59% | 2.75 | GOOD |
| C+ | 50— 54% | 2.50 | CREDIT |
| C | 50 — 54% | 2.00 | CREDIT |
| C- | 46— 49% | 1.50 | PASS |
| D | 35 — 39% | 1.00 | FAIL |
| E/F | 0— 34% | 0.50/ 0 | FAIL |
Deferment of Studies
Deferment of university studies is the process by which a student formally requests to delay the commencement or continuation of their studies at a university. The student submits a formal request, including supporting documents explaining the reason for the deferment. The university, in its role as the authority, reviews the application and grants or denies the deferment request. If approved, the university shall inform the student of any conditions, such as deadlines for resuming studies or retaining scholarships.
"In an era where information drives progress, our goal is to equip future leaders with the skills to harness technology for innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. The future belongs to those who can transform data into meaningful impact."