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Greetings from School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT)

It is my pleasure to welcome you to School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT). Indeed, you are here because you belong here. The School of Computing and Information Technology began with Bachelor’s programme in Four (4) departments, i.e Computer Science, Cyber Security, Library and Information Technology, Software Engineering. The need of expert and knowledgeable resource persons from the field of Computing and Information Technology is growing up astronomically in every domain of arts, science and technology etc.

 

School of Computing is dedicated to impart knowledge in various specialties especially in computer science, cybersecurity, library and information technology, software engineering as well as data science and analytics along with holistic and multidisciplinary learning. SCIT would like to nurture new generation of professional with sound knowledge of core and contemporary concepts of Computing and Information Technology, who are capable to make impact in the society. Our learning activities are diversified, including classroom teaching, skilled-based learning, research and consultancy services.

 

The school is poised to works closely with industry and actively seek the involvement of industry leaders in development of course contents, collaboration and assessment for our students and preparing to retrain /up-skill training to the organization. The curriculum is well balanced with reasonable percentage of core courses and remaining for ability level & skill enhancement from the chosen field of study.

 

SCIT team is a blend of experience and young enthusiastic, learned and committed professional across Nigeria. Most of the staff are globally certified in the area of computing, cybersecurity, information technology, data science etc. They are also aspect of research oriented in Artificial Intelligence, Soft Computing and Machine Learning (SCML), Cyber Security, Privacy Engineering, IoT, etc. The suitable infrastructure to suit our learning environment is available in FUTIA which help our students to maximize learning opportunity in their chosen specialisation along with holistic or multidisciplinary courses.

 

Generally, we place a strong emphasis on industry links to ensure our programmes remain agile and relevant. In a fast-paced and rapidly changing-world of technology, you can rest assured that your degree from FUTIA is future-proof. Therefore, I have the honour to welcome you to SCIT and encourage you our esteemed students to be inducted in the moulding of global professional!!!

Dr. Imeh J. Umoren, misoc, MNCS, MIEEE
Ag. Provost, School of Computing and Information Technology, FUTIA,

 

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Why SCIT?
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our Philosophy

Why Choose us?

At SCIT, we desire to change the future by engaging the present and preserving the past.

Research and teaching at the SCIT promises to

  • change the ways that we interact with computing and information technology,
  • changes how information can make the world a safe haven, and
  • changes the ways we guard and preserve our shared memory.

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SCIT: changing the future | engaging the present | preserving the past

Our Vision

To be the leading provider of computing talent between the theoretical and practical concepts focusing on satisfying the needs of users within an organizational and societal context through the selection, creation, application, integration and administration of computing technologies.

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Our Mission

In keeping with the mission of the FUTIA, the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) strives for excellence in teaching, innovative research, and outreach that will advance the transformational potential of computing in the service of society and nations.

 

 

Our Philosophy

The philosophy of the School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) aligns with that of FUTIA which is entrenched in technology innovation, to educate the  present and future generation of computing and information technology leaders through teaching and collaborative research; and also, to cultivate the knowledge and skillsets required for partnership in the development and implementation of technology-friendly, energy-efficient and secure systems that will foster sustainable automation in immediate environment and create the opportunities that serves as blueprint for technology-driven society that promotes national and global transformation.