Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Introduction

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology curriculum is designed to produce graduates equipped to function in entry-level information systems positions with a strong foundation for continued career growth. It combines conceptual knowledge in key disciplinary areas with strong technical knowledge required for workplace performance. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on project work thus building the problem solving and critical thinking skills needed by information technology professionals

The design of the programme seeks to address the emerging gaps in the industry with respect to the development and management of computer software, computer hardware, and computer networks that drive the corporate agenda, and simultaneously provide academic continuity. The graduates will be able to collaborate with other stakeholders in advancing new practice, knowledge, and research in respective specialization areas

Program Learning Outcomes

The BSc. IT programme aims at producing high-impact entrepreneurs who will be able to:

Apply the acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies at the workplace to address contemporary issues in the social and economic domains.
Generate new knowledge through research in the areas of computer software development, networking, and management information systems.
Drive change in the IT industry with the aim of creating a competitive advantage
Develop IT innovations for both local and global consumption
Generate new opportunities to tackle strategic issues facing the IT industry
Advance to higher academic levels in areas of computer software development, computer networking, and management information systems.

Admission Requirements

The eligible candidates for admission into the BSc in IT programme should have obtained at least one of the following:
Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English,

Must have any TWO Principal passes, minimum principal E, in ‘A’ Level in Advanced Certificate of Education,

A Diploma in IT or any other related field from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Commission of University Education and/or the University Senate, OR,
Any other equivalent qualifications approved by Senate

Duration and Structure of the Course

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc.IT) is designed to be offered in 8 semesters comprising of 15 weeks each. The content of the University Common Courses, Programme core courses, and Specialization courses are as follows:

YEAR ONE
Semester One				Semester Two
Unit Code	Unit Name		Hours	Unit Code		Unit Name	Hours
UC111	Bible Interpretation and Study Methods		3	UC121		Communication Skills	3
UC112	Library Research and Information Competency		3	UC122		Foundations for Life and Mission	3
BIT111	Discrete Mathematics		3	UC123		Comparative Study of Religions	3
BIT110	Introduction Information Technology		3	BIT121		Database Systems	3
BIT112	Internet Technologies		3	BIT122		Programming Fundamentals	3
BIT113	Computer Support and Maintenance		3	BIT123		System Analysis and Design	3
BIT114	Linear Algebra			BIT124		Computer Organization and Architecture	3
	Total		21			Total	21
YEAR TWO
Semester One				Semester Two
Unit Code	Unit Name		Hours	Unit Code		Unit Name	Hours
UC222	Introduction to Sociology		3	UC221		Environment, Development and Stewardship	3
UC122	Introduction to Psychology		3	UC222		Introduction to Philosophy	3
BIT210	Probability and Statistics I		3	BIT221		Internet Programming	3
BIT211	Data Structures and Algorithms		3	BIT222		Calculus I	3
BIT212	Network Configuration and Routing.		3	BIT223		Object Oriented Programming I	3
BIT213	Operating Systems		3	BIT224		Geographical Information Systems	3
BIT214	Information Systems Management			BIT225		Information Systems Project I	3
	Total		21			Total	21
YEAR THREE
Semester One				Semester Two
Unit Code	Unit Name		Hours	Unit Code		Unit Name	Hours
BIT310	Multimedia Systems		3	BIT320		E-Commerce	3
BIT311	Distributed Systems		3	BIT321		Research Methods	3
BIT312	Object Oriented Programming II		3	BIT322		ICT and Society	3
BIT313	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence		3	BIT323		Data Communication and Networks	3
BIT314	Probability and Statistics II		3	BIT324		Advanced Database Systems	3
BIT315	Computer Security and Cryptography		3	BIT325		IT Project Management	3
BIT316	Strategic Management Information Systems			BIT326		Entrepreneurship	3
	Total		21			Total	21
BIT440	Industrial Attachment					3
YEAR FOUR
Specialization Courses in Management Information System
Semester One				Semester Two
Unit Code	Unit Name	Hours		Unit Code	Unit Name		Hours
BIT410	Information Systems Project II	6		BIT410	Information Systems Project II		3
BIT420	Databases and Distributed Systems Security	3		BIT421	Organizational Corporate Computer and Network Security		3
BIT412	Simulation and Modelling	3		BIT425	Data Warehousing and Mining		3
BIT413	Human Computer Interaction	3		BIT426	Enterprise Resource Planning Systems		3
BIT414	Software Quality Assurance	3		BIT427	Information Systems Security Management		3
BIT417	Management & Auditing of Information Systems	3
	Total	18			Total		15
Specialization Courses in Software Engineering
Semester One				Semester Two
Unit Code	Unit Name	Hours		Unit Code	Unit Name		Hours
BIT410	Information Systems Project II	3		BIT410	Information Systems Project II		3
BIT420	Databases and Distributed Systems Security	3		BIT421	Organizational Corporate Computer and Network Security		3
BIT412	Simulation and Modeling	3		BIT422	Mobile Application Programming		3
BIT413	Human Computer Interaction	3		BIT423	Software Testing		3
BIT414	Software Quality Assurance	3		BIT424	Software Management and Economics		3
BIT418	Software Requirements Engineering	3
	Total	18			Total		15
Specialization Courses in Computer Networking
Semester One				Semester Two
Unit Code	Unit Name	Hours		Unit Code	Unit Name		Hours
BIT410	Information Systems Project II	3		BIT410	Information Systems Project II		3
BIT420	Databases and Distributed Systems Security	3		BIT428	Network Design, Implementation & Management		3
BIT412	Simulation and Modeling	3		BIT429	Wireless Networking		3
BIT415	Network Operating System	3		BIT430	Network System Administration		3
BIT416	Wireless Network Technologies	3		BIT431	Broadband Networks		3
BIT419	Cryptography and Network Security	3
	Total	18			Total		15

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Introduction

Program Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Duration and Structure of the Course

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