Goals of the Programme

The aim of the programme is to meet the challenge of preparing students as they make the transition from secondary school to university and college life.

The skills required to succeed in university/college are different from those required in secondary schools and very many students find it difficult to make quick adjustments especially in the instructional methods.

The programme will be of special interest to students who have not had any contact at all with the business world and who need to develop skills that will enable them to attain their full potential in university/college.

The tutorial system will be available to students during the course of the programme.

Aims of the Programme

1.  To improve students' skills in required areas to allow them to come up to par with international standards for undergraduates the world over
2.  Improvement in written and oral communication.
3.  To develop independent study habits, essential for academic education.

• To enable students to develop strengths that will enable them to be independent but directed students in the unstructured university life.

Course Content

The Skills Enhancement Programme is made up of:
Computer Application Courses

• Introduction to Microcomputers and Windows
• MS Office Packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access)
• Email and Internet
• Desktop Publishing Courses i.e. PageMaker 7.0, CorelDraw 10
• Web Design using HTML, MS FrontPage 2000, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX, ASP and Java Script.
• SQL
• Networking
• PC Troubleshooting

Personal Development Courses i.e.

• CV Writing
• Interview Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Ethics

Additional Courses i.e.

• Business Procedures in Offices
• Business English
• Communication and Public Speaking Skills
• Lecture Learning Skills

Course Duration & Structure

The Skills Enhancement programme takes 20 weeks.
Classes are held Mondays to Fridays 8:30am to 12:30pm

A Strathmore University Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to successful candidates.

Entry Requirements

KCSE Aggregate C with a minimum of C both in Mathematics and English.

Candidates awaiting KCSE results may apply using mock results for admission.