Diploma in Information Technology -DIT

Introduction

The program grounds the students in computing. The program is anchored on the philosophy of producing scholars and practitioners with a range of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) knowledge and skills to offer competitive leadership for the national and international market, and cultivating positive attitude towards ICT knowledge and its dynamics

Career Opportunities

  1. IT Managers
  2. System Analysts
  3. IT Infrastructure Engineers
  4. Network Consultants
  5. Computer Support Engineer
  6. Software engineer
  7. Web developer

Program Goal

The overall goal of this Programme is to meet the ever-increasing global demands for information technology experts who are versatile, innovative and dynamic enough to cope with the pace of computing evolution. In general, the Programme seeks to provide training in the development, use and support of computer-based systems and their importance in various sectors including health, governments, non-profit organisations, financial sector, production and
manufacturing sectors among others.

Duration of Programme

  • The course will be offered in four semesters (4)

Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C-
  2. A PASS in Zetech University Certificate or any other relevant qualifications from an institution recognized by the Zetech University Senate.

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • By the end of the programme, students should be able to:
  • Develop the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively with ICT’s.
  • Analyze the technological and human issues behind ICT’s.
  • Design systems that solve the real-world problems.
  • Develop capacity to venture in ICT entrepreneurship.

List of Units

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1 

  • DCU 100 Communication Skills
  • DIT 101 Computer Applications
  • DCU 112 ICT and Ethics
  • DAC 123 Financial Accounting I
  • DIT 104 Basic Mathematics
  • DIT 105 Desktop Publishing

YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2 

  • DCS 203 Electronics
  • DIT 201 System Analysis and Design
  • DSE 101 Structured Programming
  • DIT 202 Operating Systems
  • DIT 203 Network Essentials (CCNA MOD 1)
  • DIT 302 Database Systems


YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1 

  • DBT 302 Research Methods In IT
  • DIT 301 Object-Oriented Programming I
  • DSE 301 Software Engineering
  • DSE 403 Web Development 1
  • DIT 304 Routing And Switching (CCNA Mod 2)
  • DSE 501 Artificial Intelligence


YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2

  • DCU 110 Entrepreneurship
  • DIT 401 Object Oriented Programming II
  • DIT 403 Cyber Security (CCNA Mod 3)
  • DIT 402 Principles of Computer Support and Maintenance
  • DSE 506 Computer Systems Project
  • DSE 505 Web Development II
  • DCU 300 Attachment

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