Traditional (isolated) IT solutions like desktop computing may have served us well in the past.  But the growing need for ubiquitous computing in the 21st Century means these solutions can no longer meet the demands of the business communities. Today, users of computing technologies desire new ways of information access, and are demanding new computing models with secure access of services. To meet the emerging computing needs of the business and research communities, we think part of the answer lies in the well engineered data communication networks and software solutions. Well engineered solutions, full of scientific insights allow for more dynamic, flexible and cheaper solutions with limited malfunctions.

With the growing demand of networked systems, the department of Networks Faculty of Computing and IT, Makerere University has positioned herself  as a number one  center in the region on data communication and software engineering teaching, research and consultancy.  The department is internationally recognized for its work in the building IT human resource capacity in both the public and private sectors especially in universities. The department has trained thousands of professionals with theoretical and practical skills in the area of Data Communications Engineering, Network Administration, Mobile Computing,  System Administration and Software Engineering. The team in the department continues to challenge itself for higher distinctions.

The quest for better solutions to real problems has encouraged researchers in the department to establish strong partnerships with  other institutions, private or public in the areas of Data Communication Networks, Mobile Computing, Digital security, Software Engineering and related disciplines.  The collaboration the department has established and aims at establishing focuses on human capacity building, optimal adaption of technology,  research and development of new technologies.

As a department, we are gratefully for the contribution made by our partners which include; NUFFIC, Nokia Inc., HP Inc., Uganda Police Force, Cisco Systems Inc., Google, MTN Uganda, New Vision Group and Rockfellow Foundation.

Do you have a PhD in Computer Science, Data Communication, Computer Engineering and related field and would you like to work in a dynamic, friendly and international environment for research and teaching for short term or long basis, then send and expression of interest to the head of department on hodn@cit.mak.ac.ug.  Currently, we have 2 positions of Professors and 2 for associate Professors available. If what we are doing interests you and you would like to work with Us in various ways, please drop an e-mail to the head of department  and he will be glad to get back to you.

To our prospective students, we say you welcome to the world of unlimited opportunities and career growth.
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