CCMAS Course Search

Opportunity Identification (Sources of business opportunities in Nigeria, Environmental scanning, Demand and supply gap/unmet needs/market gaps/market research, Unutilised resources, Social and climate conditions, and technology adoption gap). New business development (business planning, market research). Entrepreneurial finance (venture capital, equity finance, microfinance, personal savings, small business investment organisations, and business plan competition). Entrepreneurial marketing and e-commerce (Principles of marketing, customer acquisition & retention, B2B, C2C and B2C models of e-commerce, first mover advantage, e-commerce business models and successful e-commerce companies,). Small business management/family business: Leadership & Management, basic bookkeeping, nature of family business and family business growth model. Negotiation and business communication (Strategy and tactics of negotiation/bargaining, traditional and modern business communication methods). Opportunity discovery demonstrations (business idea generation presentations, business idea contest, brainstorming sessions, idea pitching). Technological solutions (the concept of market/customer solution, customer solution, and emerging technologies, business applications of new technologies- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual/Mixed Reality (VR), Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain, Cloud Computing, renewable energy, etc. digital business and e-commerce strategies).

Introduction to framework-based web development using a contemporary language like PHP and ASP.net. Principles of web pages (dynamic and static) and website design. The tool used in web development. Client-side and server-side languages. Creation of interactive, dynamic websites using a common web architecture and object-based database access. Design, implementation, and testing of web-based applications including related software, databases, interfaces, and digital media. Standard object models, and the use of server-side programmes for database and file access; testing, software quality assurance; and the process of publishing Web sites. Hands-on PHP and Python programme using open-source software (Apache, PHP, Python, JavaScript, and MySQL). Programming for web development includes control structures, objects, functions, and the use of composite data types. Deploying dynamic content using JavaScript. Designing and developing dynamic web pages and creating, validating, transforming, and formatting data using PHP. Lab Work: Simple PHP programming. Design of simple web pages. Creation of dynamic websites. Design of client-side and server-side programmes. Demonstration of web-based applications with database access. Use of JavaScript to develop dynamic content. Use of Python to develop dynamic web pages.

Web development techniques using content management systems (CMS) (e.g., Joomla, MS SharePoint 2013). Design and creation of websites using specialised CMS tools. Review and evaluation of CMS tools and technologies in terms of client requirements.Development of Web sites using front-end (client-side) and back-end (server-side). Use of a CMS to set up, deploy, and maintain websites. Programming while considering issues of interface and user experience design, accessibility, and Web standards. Methods, languages, tools related to developing web-based content management systems. Development of plugins or extensions that integrate with existing systems to extend their functionality. Audit content for a website. Choose an appropriate CMS, and convert a static design into a dynamic CMS-powered site. Lab Work: Basic features of Content Management Systems. Developing websites using CMS. Developing front-ends and back-ends. Using various tools in CMS. Developing plugins and extensions. Converting static designs to dynamic websites.

Fundamental principles underlying wireless data communications. Wireless transmission basics. Radio propagation issues, antennas, digital modulation. Spread spectrum techniques, and their applications, and popular standards. Wi-Fi, WiMAX, and Bluetooth. Practical knowledge in the design, testing, deployment, debugging, and commissioning of Wi-Fi, WiMAX networks, and point-to-point microwave systems. Cellular Concept and Spatial Reuse (Interference‐Limited and Coverage‐Limited Systems). Frequency Reuse (Cellular vs. WIFI - GSM: Architecture). Voice Support, UMTS: Basics of CDMA, Architecture and Key Channels. Introduction to LTE: History, Architecture. Uplink and Downlink Communication in LTE. Mobility in Cellular Systems: The Gateway Concept. Measurement Reports. Mobility Procedures. Mobile IP: Basic Components, Tunnelling, Enhancements for Mobile Ipv6 - Wireless Personal Area Networks (PANS). Discussions on emerging cellular network technologies. Lab Work: Basics on wireless transmission. Design of simple Wi-Fi and Wi-Max networks. Demonstration of GSM networks. Deployment and testing of wireless networks. Working with LTE. Demonstration of IPv6. Illustration of Wireless Personal Area Networks (PANS) IFT 497 Final Year Project I (3 Units C: PH 135) Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the project, students should be able to: 1. identify researchable project topics in information technology; 2. search and review literature pertinent to identified problem statements; 3. acknowledge and reference sources of information used in this research report; 4. conceptualise and design a research methodology to address an identified problem; 5. determine tools for analysing data collected based on research objectives; 6. write a coherent report on research conducted; and 7. work independently to accomplish a research project with the guidance of the research supervisor. Course Contents An independent or group investigation development of an information technology related problem under the supervision of a lecturer. Before registering, the student must submit a written proposal to the supervisor to review. The proposal should give a brief outline of the project, estimated schedule of completion, and computer resources needed. A formal written report is essential and an oral presentation may also be required. At the end of the semester, the introduction, literature review and methodology employed should be submitted for grading. IFT 498 Final Year Project II (3 Units C: PH 135) Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the project, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate technical skills in Information Technology; 2. demonstrate generic transferable skills such as communication and team work. 3. produce a technical report in the chosen project; 4. defend the written project report; and 5. appreciate the art of carrying out full-fledged research. Course Contents This is a continuation of IFT 497. This contains the implementation and the evaluation of the project. A formal written report, chapters 4 - 5 has to be approved by the supervisor. A final report comprising chapters 1 - 5 will be submitted to the department for final grading. An oral presentation is required.