Program Goal
The programme intends to equip students with a wide range of software, technical and technological ICT skills required in the industry at diploma level. On graduation, the student is expected to develop and apply IT solutions to solve practical business problems.
This programme empowers students to use skills gained to use technology in managing and supporting business related computer systems. This course also bridges the existing knowledge gap in organisational data storage, business continuity, disaster recovery, security, business analytics and optimisation and enterprise architecture.
Career Opportunities
- IT Consultant
- Web Developer
- Computer Systems Manager
- Computer Systems Analyst
- Software Application Developer
- IT Manager
- Data Recovery Manager
Programme Goals
- To produce IT specialists capable of providing IT business solutions.
- To prepare professionals with high quality IT knowledge and skills so as to take care of IT business related matters.
- To develop IT solutions and so as to enhance business and organizational efficiency.
- Develop analytical and logical thinking, problem solving, communication skills and team work.
- Acquire business principals in real world perspectives.
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
- Plan and implement computer applications in IT industry.
- Use Information Technology effectively in the work environment to analyze, identify and define organization requirements and opportunities.
- Design, install and manage computer networked systems.
- Analyse the impact of technology on individuals, organizations and society, including ethical, legal and policy issues.
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- DAC 203 Financial Accounting I
- DCU 100 Communication Skills
- DCU 101 Information Communication and Technology And Ethics
- DIT 101 Computer Applications
- DIT 104 Basic Mathematics
- DIT 105 Desktop Publishing
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- DCS 104 Electronics
- DIT 201 System Analysis And Design
- DIT 203 Database Systems
- DIT 205 Computer Networks/ CCNA
- DIT 206 Principles Of Computer Support And Maintenance
- DSE 101 Structured Programming
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- DBT 303 Research Methods In It (System Proposal)
- DIT 301 Object Oriented Programming
- DIT 303 Software Engineering
- DIT 304 Advanced Database
- DSE 306 Object Oriented System Analysis And Design
- DSE 403 Web Development I
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- DCU 102 Entrepreneurship Skills
- DCU 300 Industrial attachment
- DIT 407 Advanced Object Oriented Programming
- DIT 409 Network Design And Administration
- DIT 410 Advanced Principles Of Computer Support And Maintenance
- DSE 505 Web Development II
- DSE 506 Research Project (Final Project)