School of Distance Learning & Information Technology
The School of Distance Learning & Information Technology (SDL&IT) was created on July 1, 2013. It is made up of two departments namely: Distance Learning & Information Technology, the SDL&IT is responsible for managing all the Institute online, blended and distance learning programmes, conducting and publishing research, spearheading the integration of technology into teaching and learning, conducting academic diploma and master’s degrees and community engagement.
Vision
SDL&IT envisions to be a premier provider of technology enabled distance online, ICT and management training programmes
Mission
To Excel in developing sustainable practical ICT and technology enabled distance online learning programmes accessible to all.
Mandate:
The School of Distance Learning and Information Technology is mandated to develop management capacity at all levels through distance learning and information technology training Programmes.
Objectives
- To provide accessible, equitable and relevant education and training in compliance with national and international quality management standards.
- To generate and disseminate cutting edge knowledge and innovations on distance learning and ICT administration, management and leadership
- To offer quality consultancy services that address clients’ administration, leadership, and management challenges.
- To promote community engagement function of the Institute
- To promote the Institute’s internationalization and visibility
Departments
- Distance Learning
- Information Technology
Programmes Offered
Programme | code | Duration | Study time |
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MMS | 1 | Week days | |
Postgraduate Diploma in Monitoring & Evaluation Distance Learning | DME -DL | 2 | Online |
Postgraduate Diploma in Project Planning & Management Distance Learning | DPPM -DL | 2 | Online |
Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management Distance Learning | DFM -DL | 2 | Online |
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration & Management Distance Learning | DPAM -DL | 2 | Online |
DISM | 1 | Week days | |
DISEM | 1 | Week days | |
DITE | 1 | Weekend |
- Principal Consultant : Dr. Jennifer Aduwo
- Personal Assistant : Ms. Spe Mukalukundo
Team Members
- HOD/Consultant : Dr. Innocent Baguma
- Consultant : Mr. Julius Kimuli
- Consultant : Mr. Patrick Tumusiime
- Administrative Assistant: Ms. Jeniffer Malemo Contact Us
Head of Department
Team Members
- Senior Consultant : Dr. Mwogeza Resty Kamya
- Senior Consultant : Dr. Julian Bbuye
- Training Officer : Ms. Gladys Bwoch
- E-Learning Administrator : Ms. Margret T. Nakajubi
- Administrative Assistant : Ms. Lia O. Racheal Contact Us
School Members
Collaborations
- Commonwealth of Learning (COL) / UMI partnership ongoing to support Technology Enabled Learning
- Open University of Tanzania in research and student’s recruitment
- Korea Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management where the faculty, students and Alumni attend Global Development Learning Network (GDLN) programs at no cost.
- The School collaborates with the Oracle Academy -USA to enrich its training programme
- The School collaborates with the NITA (U) to enrich its training and research programmes
- Information systems
- Information security
- Information technology
- Business computing
- Cloud computing
- Education technologies
- E-government and integration of IT systems
- Big data and analytics
- Software security and Escrow services
- Data protection and privacy
- Cyber security
- IT procurement
- Electronic transactions and signatures
- Broadband Technologies and the Internet
- Emerging technologies Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence, block chain technology)