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The Information Technology Department, now Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. Information and Communication Technology College (ICT College), was established in the year 2012, with the focus of providing first-hand industry skillset as well as providing the students with the opportunity to be trained on current and future technology needs. The ICT College offers two degrees: Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. –IT) and Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and Information Engineering (B.Sc. –TCIE).
The Bachelor of Science programs equip students with theoretical (40%) and practical (80%) knowledge within the areas of Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The courses are designed to give the students an industrial skillset as well as provide them with the opportunity to be trained on current and future technology needs. The programs also aimed at providing the necessary training for students to master the art of ICT for development. Due to the dynamism of ICT, the program objectives will need to be reviewed from time to time as needed so that the courses will reflect the industry needs.
Students who have completed 10+2 education (or A-level or certified by the Board of higher secondary education) are eligible to take up this ICT program.
The medium of instruction and examination in the subject of the Bachelor of Science program shall be in English.
The program is for the duration of eight semesters, which is for a period of four years.
All students are required to take courses based on pre-requisite (s). Those who will complete the prerequisite (s) will follow the sequence of courses presented in the ensuing sections of the approved curriculum and may finish the requirements within four academic school years for the Bachelor of Science.
Graduates are expected to complete all semesters’ coursework, including a final year project. The graduate is required to complete a minimum of One Hundred Fifty-four (154) credit hours to qualify for a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology (B.Sc. –IT); and Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications and Information Engineering (B.Sc. –TCIE). Table 1 shows the summary of the Credits Required for Graduation.
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Credits Required for Graduation |
154 |
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Required IT Core course credits |
101 |
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General Education Required Credits |
53 |
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Grand Total |
154 |
General Required Education Courses (53 Credits)
The table below shows the general required education courses (53 Credits) for the B.Sc.– Telecommunication & Information Engineering Program. General Required Education Courses (53 Credits).
Our goal is to equip students with the skills needed to work in this rapidly evolving and competitive industry. They also get the opportunities to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge, awareness, understanding, and the necessary flexibility to effectively utilize. They continually redevelop their knowledge and skills in the field of Computer Science. As a pioneer in the field, the College, before its elevation from the department, has been offering baccalaureate degrees in Information Technology and has registered the highest number of graduates among the universities.
Our BSc. degree in Information Technology (IT) and a BSc. degree in Telecommunications and Information Engineering (TIE) offers a broad range of excellence that will not only develop students’ talent and academic prowess but also maintain their traditional strengths.
Our mission is to build a quality and comprehensive technology infrastructure, establish and maintain an effective operational environment and deliver quality, cost-effective, and reliable technology services that align with the university’s mission in teaching and learning, research, community service, as well as complement Liberia’s economic development goals. Also, we provide quality entrepreneurship to promote digital industrial development in Liberia.
In addition to obtaining the Bachelor of Science (BSc) Degree, we equip our students with the knowledge, capacities, and skills in ICT to be employed and utilize skills in the digital industry. Students also acquire industry-relevant skills and get certified in various technologies/products of our partners, including Microsoft, Cisco, etc., plus internship placement and students’ exchange program. Those certifications give our programs/students a significant edge over other universities in Liberia.
Our learning methodology is centered on the holistic development of our students’ breadth of knowledge, both in academics and real-world scenarios, through traditional, creative, and hands-on approaches.
We have a variety of fun and exciting extracurricular activities that will facilitate the students’ learning, enhance their talents, and develop numerous skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, and independence.
After graduation, 90% of our graduates further their education at various higher academic institutions in and out of Liberia to obtain master’s degrees in several fields of technology. Some are currently involved with both academic works and employed at various government agencies, ministries, corporations, and some private and international institutions; some of which include the Central Bank of Liberia, Liberia Telecommunications Authority, the University of Liberia, as well as INGOs and NGOs. Other private and public institutions include the United Methodist University, the G.T. Bank-Liberia Limited, the Grand Bassa Community College, and the Bong County Technical College, among other renowned vocational institutions in the country.
Melvin Inertia Soclo serves as Dean of the Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. College of Information and Communication Technology at United Methodist University (UMU), where he provides academic and strategic leadership for all academic offerings, including Baccalaureate degrees and professional certificate programs at the United Methodist University. He oversees departmental coordination and supports faculty and administrative staff in advancing academic excellence.
Melvin is a 2025 Mandela Washington Fellow in Leadership in Public Management at Arizona State University, United States of America. He holds multiple Microsoft professional certifications, including Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), and Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), reflecting his strong background in Information Technology and digital education.
Melvin led advocacy and wrote the proposal for the transition of the Information Technology (IT) Department to a full-fledged college: Bishop Samuel J. Quire Jr. College of Information and Communication Technology College (ICT College), an initiative which brought a 1 million United States Dollar partnership agreement between United Methodist University and
Concept Media Technology Company (Minneapolis, USA). This partnership significantly expanded the University’s ICT infrastructure, training capacity, and industrial engagements.
Melvin initiated and led international academic and technical collaborations, including a partnership between UMU’s ICT College and the Africa Centre of Excellence (ACE) at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. Through this collaboration, UMU hosted a World Bank- sponsored intensive training on the Internet of Things (IoT), benefiting over 160 participants from UMU and other higher education institutions in Liberia and the region.
He also led a strategic partnership between UMU and OPSWAT Academy (USA), expanding cybersecurity education and training in Critical Infrastructure Protection. This multi- year program provides advanced, distance-learning cybersecurity training for lecturers, staff, and students, strengthening national capacity in cyber resilience and digital security.
Melvin’s leadership has supported the expansion of academic and professional certificate programs in areas including software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, networking, Internet of Things, database administration, web development, and digital workspace technologies. His work emphasizes industry-relevant training, entrepreneurship, and the application of ICT for national development.
His professional interests include digital transformation, cybersecurity education, ICT for development, higher education innovation, and building sustainable university–industrial partnerships. As Dean, he is committed to positioning UMU’s ICT College as a regional leader in Information technology education and workforce development.
Samuel J. Quire Jr. College of Information and Communication Technology
United Methodist University, Monrovia, Liberia
Emmanuel Mollyzainnyy Peters serves as Chairman of the Department of Information Technology at United Methodist University, where he provides academic leadership, student development, faculty supervision, and departmental strategy. His work focuses on strengthening applied computing education, advancing digital skills, and integrating information technology into development and public sector reform.
Mr. Peters is currently pursuing a PhD in Geography and Environmental Studies at the University of Nairobi, with research examining spatial development dynamics, environmental sustainability, and the externalities of agglomeration economies in Liberia. He is also a candidate in Web and Computer Programming at Brigham Young University–Idaho and in Carbon Management at the GHG Management Institute.
He holds an MSc in Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development from University College Dublin, an MBA in Finance and Banking, and an MPA from the University of Liberia. He earned a BSc in Economics from the African Methodist Episcopal University. He also holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Wireless Communication Engineering from the Nanjing School of Science and Technology, People’s Republic of China, a Diploma in Computer Management, Security Sector Reform, Liberia, Certificates in Cybersecurity and Infrastructure, OPSWAT Academy, and IPCC Software.
In addition to his academic leadership, Mr. Peters served as a Climate Change Assistant at the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia, where he supports national and international climate processes, including Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), IPCC-related work, and gender-responsive climate policy. He has represented Liberia in regional and international climate forums and contributed to climate reporting and policy development.
Mr. Peters teaches and supervises courses across computer programming, management information systems, agricultural statistics, and applied research methods. His interdisciplinary background bridges software development, environmental policy, and public administration.
His technical expertise includes Python, JavaScript, C#, web and software development, database and information systems, statistical and qualitative analysis tools (SPSS, NVivo, MATLAB, IPCC Software, SWEET tool), and modern development environments such as Visual Studio Code.
His research and professional interests include digital transformation, climate change, gender and development, migration, sustainable agriculture, public sector performance, food security, and applied computing for development. He is committed to advancing evidence-based teaching, applied research, and digital innovation to support national development and higher education in Liberia.
This department focuses on building skilled professionals in software development, systems analysis, networking, and information systems management. Programs reflect current global tech trends and practical applications.