This programme offers skills and training foundation aspects of IT and Business. The course combines the key aspects of Information Technology such as software development with the key facets of business such as accounting and operations management to give graduates an edge over their peers. It aims at developing the next generation of business leaders, managers and IT professionals who can successfully: apply IT principles to real-world business applications, opportunities and challenges, innovate businesses IT resources and build bridges between IT and business.
Career Opportunities
IT Consultant/Manager
Business Operations Analyst
Web Developer
Project Manager
Computer Systems Analyst
Software Engineer
Computer Systems Manager
Data Modeler
Information research scientist
Software engineer
Computer systems manager
IT specialist
Computer network architect
Programme Goals
This programme is designed to produce information and business savvy graduates by providing a sound background in advanced problem solving, information analysis and project management.
Students will develop technical skills with emphasis in business analysis and problem solving, systems analysis, project management and IT management within organisations.
Duration of Programme
Four(4) trimesters
Minimum Entry Requirements
An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
D- in Mathematics
D- in either English or Kiswahili OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate
Learning Outcomes
Be able to use and apply current technical concepts and practices in the core information technologies
Be able to identify and analyze user needs and take them into account in the selection, creation, evaluation and administration of computer?based systems
Be able to effectively integrate IT?based solutions into the user environment
Understand best practices and standards and their application
Be able to assist in the creation of an effective project plan
