Background

The Bachelor of Business Information Technology is a modern course that brings together two key aspects of computer training, that is, the link between Computer Science and the business environment.

In the past many students would have found it easier to get opportunities in the work environments with computer science training

Many businesses are getting more specific in their preferences- computer science with management skills.

In the World trends, there is every inclination for employers to prefer students who have thorough knowledge of Information Technology, but at the same time understand how business organisations are managed.

BBIT students are exposed to management, humanities, business ethics and languages, which give them a wider scope of business organisations and how they are run or should be run.

Degree Level Training

Course Outline

Since the training at degree level is aimed at imparting a wide spectrum of knowledge, we have also included courses that cover human and character formation.

BBIT has been developed after a lot of research based on our experience within the Kenyan market where our IMIS (formerly IDPM) graduands have found jobs in industry since 1991.

Strathmore was among the pioneer colleges to start ICT training for middle level management and is leading in the area of training ICT experts for the local market as well as for overseas.

BBIT prepares candidates to meet the demands in the modern business environment with wide knowledge of business management, technical skills and capacity to harness and implement IT strategies taking advantage of emerging ICT technologies.

BBIT is computer science dressed fully in business management and human formation aspects.

Job Opportunities

These are the general areas one can fit in:

• Systems analysts and designers
• Systems developers
• Network administrators
• Database developers/ and administrators
• Managers of IT departments
• Project managers
• Researchers in IT field and any other areas that require data analysis
• Trainers in IT field
• Future CEOs of companies….

Note: The 1 st BBIT graduands completed their course in December 2004 and a number of them have got jobs in various companies including:

• Banks
• Software houses
• Auditing firms
• Law firms
• IT Training institutions
• Companies dealing with consumer goods

Who can Join BBIT?

• Secondary school leavers with the required qualifications who are interested in developing a career in IT.
• Trained professionals in other disciplines who have an interest in developing a career in IT.
• Individuals in the IT industry with basic qualifications (e.g. diploma holders) who wish to progress to degree to degree level.

Entry Requirements

• KCSE Aggregate C+ with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English.
• KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary, and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE.
• KCSE aggregate C with a Professional Certificate in Information Technology or a relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the Academic Council.

* Exemptions and Credit Transfers are granted at the discretion of the Academic Council (see below).

Entrance Examinations

Candidates shall be required to sit an Entrance Test, which consists of:

• Mathematics and English Tests
• Oral interview

Candidates should report to the University by 8.00 a.m. on Thursdays and should bring:

• 3 passport-size photographs
• Original and photocopies of relevant academic and professional certificates
• Entrance Examination fee.

Semester Dates

• The BBIT Programme takes 8 semesters (fulltime) and 12 semesters (evening).
• There are 2 semesters (fulltime) and 3 trimesters(evening)

Semester Dates Fulltime Course:

July - October
November - March
September - December

Semester Dates Evening Course:

January - April
May - August
September - December

Exemptions into BBIT

The University gives exemptions for diploma graduands as follows:

• Graduands of DBIT get 21 units exemption and join in the 2nd year 2nd semester of study.

IMIS graduands : These are offered to Diploma, Higher Diploma and Graduate Diploma entrants from Strathmore University or any other recognised institution (list available). The applicants must have passed with an average of credit.

• Diploma entry: 9 exemptions (join 1st year)
• Higher Diploma entry: 14 exemptions (join 2nd year)
• Graduate Diploma entry: 20 exemptions (join 2nd year)

Other diplomas : Diplomas in IT from recognised training institutions are also considered for exemptions. Applicants are required to present their papers for advice.

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