School of Informatics & Innovative Systems

Department of Information Systems & Technology

Description of the Programme:

This a four year undergraduate program for the information engineering and IT professional industry.

On this course, students will develop skills and experience required to work as a professional network solutions providers and IT Support systems, particularly in environments where competence in network solutions systems analysis and design and project management are required. The course provides a solid technical foundation, so that students have a practical understanding of how software systems are developed, and how such systems are applied in a business context. The course provides rigorous foundations of the concepts of networks and Information Technology. In the final year, students also get an opportunity to do project work and undertake industrial attachment training in the third year of studies. Case studies will amplify your understanding of what works well in modern business practice. The skills developed on this degree are highly sought after by employers and will build a strong foundation for working in industry. 

Admission Requirements:

Candidates must satisfy the minimum entry requirements of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.

In addition they should meet the following requirements:

a) Have at least a mean grade of C+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). In addition, candidates are expected to have at least a grade C- or above in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Science. OR

b) Have two principal passes in science subject in KACE and at least a credit in pass in Mathematics. OR

c) Have a Higher Diploma or Diploma in IT or any other related discipline from a recognized university or college. OR

d) Have a degree from a recognized University

Programme Learning Objectives (PLOs):

The overall objective of the programme is to produce skilled, motivated and internationally competitive Information and Communications Technology graduates to work in both private and public informatics sector of the economy.

The specific objectives of the programme are:

a) To produce graduates with the ability to apply business computer networks knowledge, skills, techniques and tools to create best-possible solutions to complex ICT problems.

b) To train students with skills necessary to facilitate the acquisition, adoption and adaptation of ICT knowledge, techniques and tools to improve business performance.

c) To train graduates who are innovative and creative, who possess good problem-solving skills and are capable of life-long learning.

d) To produce all-rounded graduates with demonstrable ethical and professional behaviour, and who possess effective communication, management, entrepreneurial and interpersonal skills. e) Train and equip students with capability to pursue postgraduate studies.

Duration of the Program:

(a) The Degree course shall normally take four academic years covering 8 semesters.

(b) Courses shall be offered in units. A course unit is defined as that part of a semester subject described by coherent syllabus and taught normally over a pe

Courses Distribution:

YEAR ONE: SEMESTER ONE

YEAR ONE: SEMESTER TWO

YEAR TWO: SEMESTER ONE

YEAR TWO: SEMESTER TWO

YEAR THREE: SEMESTER ONE

YEAR THREE: SEMESTER TWO

YEAR THREE: SEMESTER THREE

YEAR FOUR: SEMESTER ONE

YEAR FOUR: SEMESTER TWO

*ELECTIVES (Any 3 Electives)

Graduates can work as network administrators, software developers, computer systems analysts, IT project managers, or data analysts.

Programe Fees:

Kshs: 146,000 per Year