Program Goal
This programme offers skills and training foundational 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 theories and principles to real-world business applications, opportunities and challenges, innovate businesses IT resources and build bridges between technology and business.
Career Opportunities
- IT Consultant/Manager
- Web Developer
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Software Engineer
- Computer Systems Manager
- Data Modeler
- Business Operations Analyst
- Project Manager
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 organizations.
Duration of the programme
- Four (4) academic years (Eight semesters).
Minimum Entry Requirements
- An aggregate grade of C+ above in K.C.S.E and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili OR relevant qualification approved by the University Senate.
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire knowledge and skills in the application of information technology to support organization in the conduct of their business.
- Have capability to work either in ICT user organization or in ICT services as an expert
- Manage overall development process of ICT systems
- Participate in business process development by making justified decisions regarding packaged application, selection, implementation and
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BAC 123 Introduction to Computerized Business Accounting
- BBM 111 Introduction To Business Studies
- BCU 100 Communication Skills
- BCU 101 Introduction To Computer Studies and Internet
- BCU 102 Health And Wellness Management
- BEC 111 Introduction to Microeconomics
- BSD 111 Structured Programming And Algorithms
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- BAC 111 Financial Accounting I
- BBM 121 Principles Of Management
- BCT 121 OPERATING SYSTEMS
- BFN 211 Business Law
- BSD 121 Software Design Methods and Architectures
- BSD 122 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING I
- MAT 111 Basic Mathematics
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BAC 212 Cost Accounting
- BCE 214 Computer Graphics
- BDM 121 Database Management Systems
- BSD 213 OBJECT ORIENTED SOFTWARE DESIGN METHODS
- BSD 214 OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING II
- BSD 313 INTERNET PROGRAMMING I
- MAT 214 Business Statistics I
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- BCE 121 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE
- BCT 221 Business Process Modeling
- BDM 222 ADVANCED DATABASE DEVELOPMENT
- BEC 121 Introduction To Macroeconomics
- BNT 221 Data Communication And Computer Networks
- BSD 224 Multimedia Systems And Applications
- BSD 322 INTERNET PROGRAMMING II
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS / COURSES
- BAC 316 Principles of Auditing
- BCE 312 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
- BCT 321 RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNICAL WRITING
- BHR 311 Organisational Behaviour
- BNT 312 Computer And Informations Systems Security
- BSD 315 Software Engineering
- MAT 221 Quantitative Techniques
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS / COURSES
- BCT 322 IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- BCT 323 Electronic Commerce
- BCU 401 Industrial Attachment
- BFN 221 Financial Risk Management
- BSD 327 Mobile Computing
- BSD 328 Simulation and Modelling
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BCT 414 Information Systems Audit and Assurance
- BCT 415 Project Proposal
- BCU 410 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- BSD 326 Human Computer Interface
- BSD 411 BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- BBM 325 Strategic Management
- BBM 421 Professional Ethics and Etiquette
- BCE 412 Machine Learning
- BCT 423 Management Information Systems
- BCT 425 Final Project
- BDM 311 Data Mining And Warehousing
- BEC 421 Industrial And Production Economics
- BMK 221 Principles of Marketing