JOMOKENYATTAUNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
P.O. BOX 62000, NAIROBI TEL: 067-52711/52181-3 Email:director@icsit.jkuat.ac.ke
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Course
Course Description
Minimum Entry Requirements
Duration
Next
Intake
B.Sc. Computer
Science
The course is designed to meet the
increasing need for high quality
computer science professionals in a
wide range of roles. Students are
exposed to theoretical and practical
knowledge in a wide range of areas in
both hardware and software.
In
addition, students undergo training that
enhances their problem solving and
analytical skills, IT project management
skills, and general management.
Mean Grade: KCSE C+ and an average Grade A(Minus) in one of the following two combinations of
three subjects taken in KCSE (or equivalent
examination); eitherMathematics, Physics, Chemistry
ORMathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological
Sciences.
Full Time
4 Years academic
years
(8 semesters
offered in two per
year)
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
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B.Sc. Computer
Technology
B.Sc. in I.T.
(Stage I)
B.Sc. in I.T.
(Stage II)
Full Time
B.Sc. in I.T.
(Stage II)
Part Time
The course offers training in the
practical application of computing that
merges knowledge from IT and
electronics to produce professionals
capable of accelerating the uptake of
computing technology. Students learn
theoretical and practical skills in
computing and electronics that put them
at the forefront in development of both
hardware and software tools to drive
ICT adoption.
The course provides adequate training,
knowledge and skills in order to
developsolution providers in the ICT
dynamic world and prepare graduates
for progression to higherlevels of study
in their fields of specialization.
Mean Grade: KCSE C+ and an average Grade C+
(Plus) in one of the following two combinations of
three subjects taken in KCSE (or equivalent
examination); eitherMathematics, Physics, Chemistry
ORMathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological
Sciences.
Mean Grade: KCSE C+ (C PLUS) with at least grade
C (C PLAIN) in English and Mathematics
Pass: Diploma in Information Technology
Pass: Diploma in Management and Information
Technology
KACE: 2 Principal passes
An overall PASS in:
 JKUAT-Diploma Information Technology
 JKUAT-Diploma in Management and Information
Technology
 K.S.P.S: Ordinary and Advanced Diplomas in
Information Technology
Or the equivalent qualification approved by the
University Senate.
The course provides adequate training, A Credit pass in JKUAT Diploma in IT
knowledge and skills in order to JKUAT Diploma in Management and IT
developsolution providers in the ICT JKUAT Bridging course in IT
dynamic world and prepare graduates KSPS Advanced Diploma in IT
for progression to higherlevels of study
in their fields of specialization.
The course provides adequate training, A Credit pass in
knowledge and skills in order to  JKUAT Diploma in IT
developsolution providers in the ICT  JKUAT Diploma in Management and IT
dynamic world and prepare graduates  JKUAT Bridging course in IT
for progression to higherlevels of study
 KSPS Advanced Diploma in IT
in their fields of specialization.
Or the equivalent qualification approved by the
University Senate
Full Time
4 Years academic
years
(8 semesters
offered in two per
year)
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
Full time
3 years
(8 semesters
offered in
trimester
system)
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
2 Years
(full-time)
including
attachment
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
2 and 1/2 Years
(7 Semesters
offered in
trimester systems
-Evenings
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
2
B.Sc. Business
Computing
Diploma in I.T.
Stage I
Full-time
Diploma Stage II
Full-time
Certificate in I.T.
Full-time
The course opens up a wide range of
career opportunities in software
development, or more general IT roles,
which can lead to Project Management,
IT and general management as well as a
wide range of specialist technical
roles.Prepare graduates for progression
to higherlevels of study in their fields of
specialization.
The course is intended to provide
students with a wide range of software,
technical and technological ICT skills
required by industry at the diploma
level. A graduate will be expected to
develop an IT solution to a practical
business problem using an engineering
approach.
The course is intended to provide
students with a wide range of software,
technical and technological ICT skills
required by industry at the diploma
level. A graduate will be expected to
develop an IT solution to a practical
business problem using an engineering
approach.
The course is intended to provide
students
with
technical
and
technological ICT skills required by
industry at the certificate level.
Provides the graduate with avenue to
progression upon attainment of
Creditand above.
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Mean Grade: KCSE C+ (C PLUS) and grade C in
Mathematics and English;
2 Principal passes at A level Kenya Advanced
Certificate of Education
A pass in JKUAT-Diploma in Management and
I.T.
3 years
(Full-time)
including
attachment
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014

18 Months
Mean Grade: KCSE C (Plain) and grades C- in
(full-time)
English and Mathematics.
including
 Division II in KCE with credit in English and
attachment
Mathematics
 KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in maths
Or the equivalent qualification approved by the
University Senate.
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
- A Distinction/credit pass in JKUAT Information 14 Months
Technology Certificate.
(full-time)
including
attachment
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
Mean Grade: KCSE grade COr Division III in KCE
May 2014
Apply by
31st March,
2014
3 Months (fulltime)
3
JKUAT REGIONAL ACADEMY CISCO NETWORKING ACADEMY PROGRAMME
CISCO Certified
Networking Associate
(CCNA) Module 1-4
The curriculum emphasizes on the use
of decision-making and problemsolving; techniques to build Local Area
Networks (LANs) and Wide Area
Networks (WANs)
KCSE and an interest in IT with basic Computer
Skills. (Those awaiting KCSE results can also apply)
IT Essentials: PC
Hardware Software
Students will learn how fundamentals KCSE and an interest in IT. (Those awaiting KCSE One Month
of computer hardware and operating results can also apply)
- Day Time Class
systems and carry out preventive
- Evening Class
maintenance and trouble shooting.
- Weekend Class
CISCO Certified
Networking Associate
(CCNA) Security
The curriculum teaches students on
practical aspects of information and
network security
Understanding of Computer Networking a
prerequisite
One Months per
module
- Day Time Class
- Evening Class
- Weekend Class
One Month
- Day Time Class
- Evening Class
- Weekend Class
Application forms can be obtained from the School of Computing and Information Technology, JKUAT or downloaded from the university
website indicated below. Duly completed applications forms with copies of results slips/certificates and two coloured passport size photographs
must be returned to the School by 31st March, 2014 upon payment of non-refundable application fee of Ksh.1,500.00 for B.Sc. courses and
Kshs.500.00 for the Diploma and Certificate courses.
The Director
School of Computing and Information Technology.
JomoKenyattaUniversity of Agriculture and Technology
P O Box 62000-00200
NAIROBI
Website:www.jkuat.ac.ke
Email:director@icsit.jkuat.ac.ke
Fax: 254-67-52446 (Registrar-AA)
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