The Computer Studies major provides students with competencies required for future continuous learning in the discipline, and prepares them for positions as MIS managers, and to be entrepreneurs. Students are equipped with skills that include programming (coding), database management, and economics. Graduates are expected to possess the background required to quickly increase organizational value within an IT ecosystem.

• Listing ID: 5369
• Institution Category: Universities
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Science and Technology
• Awarding Body: The University of the West Indies
• Education Sector: Higher Education
• ISCED Code: 06 Information and Communication Technologies- 061 Information and Communication Technologies- 0612 Database and Network Design and administration
• Qualification Developer: The University of the West Indies
• Quality Assurance Body: University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
• Entry Requirements: "For a 3-year programme, two units of 1 CAPE (or A-level) Science subject(Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics) OR ECON1003 OR Teacher’s College Diploma OR Associate Degree in Mathematics or Science or Information Technology;
  For a 4-year programme, 5 CXC subjects (grades 1-3, including English language, Mathematics and two science subjects) or their equivalent."
• Number of Credits: 93