Rationale of the Programme
The mission of the University is to provide holistic higher education by promoting excellence in research, integrating innovation and technology in learning with the aim of developing well rounded citizens to impact the social, political and economic world. The growth of digital economy and the emergence of disruptive technologies presents a need for professionals with mastery of Information Technology and requisite skills and knowledge to impact the society and contribute to national development goals.
Programme Goal
The goal of this program is to produce competent graduates in the following pathways: Software Engineering, Data Science, and Cyber Security and Computer Forensics. The program aims to produce IT professionals with a knack for managing large scale software projects and technical teams, managing Big Data within multinational corporations, and managing Security on both Cloud and physical ICT infrastructure. The graduates will be trained to provide strategic leadership in different organizational contexts.
Key Skills & Interests
- Software Engineering
- Data Science
- Cyber Security and Computer Forensics
Duration
The duration of the programme is Two (2) calendar years.
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology or related field with Upper Second-Class Honors or above.
- Bachelor of Science in IT or related field with Lower Second-Class Honors + 2 years’ experience in computing.
- Other relevant qualifications approved by the University Senate.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the program, the graduate should be able to:
- Demonstrate IT professional ethics and digital globalization management.
- Apply current technical concepts and practices in networking, data science, software engineering, and cybersecurity.
- Develop optimal IT solutions to computing problems using industry best practices.
- Undertake independent research in data science, networking, software engineering, cybersecurity, and information technology.
Programme Structure
| Year & Semester | Courses / Requirements |
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| Year 1 - Semester 1 |
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| Year 1 - Semester 2 |
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| Year 2 - Semester 1 |
General
Software Engineering
Data Science
Cyber Security and Computer Forensics
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| Year 2 - Semester 2 |
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Programme Specializations
- Software Engineering
- Data Science
- Cyber Security & Computer Forensics
Tuition Fee
| Programme | Total Fee (Ksh) | No. of Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science in Information Technology (IT) | 443,500/- | 4 |