Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Technology (BPT)

zetech programsProgram Goal

The goal of this program is to give students a strong foundation in political science and a clear understanding of how technology affects the political sphere in this day and age. The program equips students with skills and competencies to analyse and formulate political values, domestic policy issues, public policies, and foreign policies.

Career Opportunities

  • Policy Analyst
  • Political Consultant
  • Attorney
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Civil Services
  • Legislative Assistant.
  • Public Administrator
  • Political Researcher
  • Conflict Manager

Goal of the program

  1. To equip students with skills of understanding and researching politics, political processes and political systems globally.
  2. To understand and appreciate the role of politics in human life.
  3. To acquire appropriate skills that can enable students to effectively participate and contribute to political development in the country.
  4. To cover the greatest growth in the human aspect of life, politics and technology

Duration of the Programme

Four (4) Academic Years- Eight (8) semesters

Admission Requirements:

  1. KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C+ (plus) with a minimum of KCSE C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili
  2. KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C (plain) and KNEC Diploma or its equivalent from an accredited institution recognized by the University Senate.
  3. Any other qualifications as approved by the University senate.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop both theoretical and practical knowledge of key issues in Political Science in a rapidly changing technological world.
  2. Systematically study, analyze and explain key political issues in the current technology age.
  3. Acquire practical skills to enable them to serve with distinction as professionals in their chosen sub-specialty fields in political science.
  4. Recommend solutions to some of the growing political issues and problems based on their application of the acquired knowledge.
  5. Serve in different professional capacities in the private and public sectors as of various states around the world.

 

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR BACHELOR OF ARTS IN POLITICAL SCIENCE WITH TECHNOLOGY                
                
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1            
                
CORE UNITS   

  • BCU 100    Communication Skills        
  • BCU 101    Introduction To Computer Studies and Internet        
  • BCU 102    Health And Wellness Management        
  • BPT 111    Fundamentals of Political Science        
  • BPT 112    Fundamentals of Social Sciences        
  • BPT 113    Political Communication and Technology                       

YEAR 1  SEMESTER 2            
                
CORE UNITS  

  • BPT 121    Public Administration and E-Governance        
  • BPT 122    Introduction to International Relations and Diplomatic Technologies        
  • BPT 123    The Practice of Comparative Politics        
  • BPT 124    East African Politics and Government        
  • BPT 125    Basics of Political Theory        
  • ERE 126    PRINCIPLES OF CRITICAL THINKING             

YEAR 2  SEMESTER 1            
                
CORE UNITS   

  • BPT 211    Introduction to Strategic Cyber-Security        
  • BPT 212    International Relations of African States        
  • BPT 213    Political Philosophy        
  • BPT 214    Introduction to Social Science Research        
  • BPT 215    Political Economy in a Technological World        
  • BPT 216    Government and Public Policy Making                       

YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2            
                
CORE UNITS   

  • BPT 221    GENDER AND POLITICS IN A TECHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY        
  • BPT 222    THOUGHTS AND PRACTICES IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION        
  • BPT 223    POLITICAL PARTIES, MOVEMENTS, INTEREST GROUPS AND TECHNOLOGICAL TRENDS        
  • BPT 224    ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES        
  • BPT 225    AFRICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT        
  • BPT 226    THE POLITICS OF MILITIAS AND ARMED GROUPS                       

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1            
                
CORE UNITS   

  • BCU 320    Research Methods        
  • BPT 312    THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS        
  • BPT 313    INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS        
  • BPT 314    POLITICAL SYSTEMS, POLITICAL MOBILIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY        
  • BPT 315    PUBLIC MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES AND TECHNOLOGY        
  • BPT 316    TECHNOLOGICAL NATIONALISM        
                    


YEAR 3  SEMESTER 2            
                
CORE UNITS   

  • BPT 321    PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS AND SOCIAL MEDIA        
  • BPT 322    FOREIGN POLICY OF AFRICAN STATES        
  • BPT 323    POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES        
  • BPT 324    AFRICAN POLITICS AND GOVERNMENTS        
  • BPT 325    POLITICS OF DECENTRALIZATION AND RESOURCES        
  • BPT 326    DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION        
             


YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1            
            
CORE UNITS             

  • BBM 412    ENTREPRENEURSHIP        
  • BCU 400    Research Project        
  • BPT 411    PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT        
  • BPT 412    STRATEGIC AND SECURITY STUDIES        
  • BPT 413    PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT        
  • BPT 414    POLITICS OF INDUSTRIALIZED AND TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED STATES                       

YEAR 4  SEMESTER 2            
            
CORE UNITS   

  • BPT 421    GLOBALIZATION AND THE POLITICS OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS        
  • BPT 422    INTERNATIONAL LAW        
  • BPT 423    CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY        
  • BPT 424    CULTURE, SOCIETY AND POLITICS        
  • BPT 425    POLITICS OF TERRORISM AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM AND TECHNOLOGY        
  • BPT 426    INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT        
           

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