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“Mobile Computing & Communications” Launches at Makerere University in Uganda
natecow | 09 February, 2009 05:31
Prof. Fisseha Mekuria is incorporating the EPROM curriculum into a new master’s degree program at Uganda's largest university. The objective of the new program is to carry out relevant research in the areas of mobile computing, communications technology, services, and associated enabling policy and regulatory frameworks. The research is structured to promote the sustainable diffusion of wireless communication technology in collaboration with regional public and private industry and organizations. Prof. Mekuria hopes to promote novel usage of mobile phone services as a vehicle for economic development in Uganda and the eastern Africa region. The objective of the new program is to produce graduates with the necessary skills in wireless communications technology, services, and content development. The subjects within the new degree program will include:
- Mobile & Wireless Communications Technology & Services
- QoS & Mobile Multimedia Networking
- Mobile Ad Hoc, Sensor & Mesh Networks
- Wireless & Mobile Broadband Access Networks (IEEE802.1XX S)
- Next Generation Networks and Developing Regions (NGN-DR)
- Enabling Regulatory & Policy Issues for Next Generation Networks (RP-NGN)
- Mobile Technology Usability, Content & Service Localization.
- Mobile Web Content & Web Services
- Mobile Application Software Development including M-Banking, M-health, M-Learning, M-Commerce, M-Gov
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thanks...
natecow | 15/02/2009, 11:29
I think these new courses in a lot of the universities in Africa could really benefit from existing curriculum material. Would you mind making your materials publicly available, if they aren't already? I'm toying with the idea of trying to create an online repository of related materials. Greetings from Nairobi!
all the best
coultonp | 10/02/2009, 11:43
Looks like a really interesting and well put together program. I have some materials in these areas and if i can help let me know.
Paul