Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) is a four-year degree programme designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the theories of IT, networks and computers including quantitative methods, programming, information and communications technology database management, operating systems, networks and internet essentials, and the organizational foundations "knowledge and tools" to apply information technology broadly in every organization, at every level, and in every domain.

In the first two years, the students learn Operating Systems; Database Systems, Computer Networks, Introduction to Software, Structured Programming, Financial Accounting, Object Oriented Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Network Systems Administration and Computer Graphics.

In the last years, Management Information Systems, Systems Programming, Simulation and Modeling, Human Computer Interface, Distributed Systems, Business Information Strategy, Computer Security, electronic commerce and artificial intelligence.

Course Content

Career Opportunities

BSc.IT offers an in-depth introduction to career-focused specialist areas such as:

1. Multimedia design,
2. Programming,
3. System and network administration
4. Security of information systems.

In addition it provides opportunities for students interested in higher education to undertake postgraduate training in such fields as:

1. IT and management,
2. Software engineering and
3. Mmultimedia technology.

Entry Requirements

- KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English or
- JKUAT Diploma in IT with a Pass
- The program takes 4 years