BACHELOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN TECHNOLOGY IN PRINTING TECHNOLOGY
The Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Printing Technology is intended to provide trainees with
sufficient knowledge and skills to perform competently and provide solutions in the workplace. The
programme will cover a wide range of courses in Printing as well as publishing, packaging, management,
engineering, design, mathematics, mechanical, health education and critical and creative thinking to
enhance student decision making and problem solving skills in the complex and fluid information age
with rapid technological changes. The qualification obtained upon successful completion of the course
will be the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Printing Technology of Nairobi Technical
University.
Entry Requirements
Applicants shall be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Printing
Technology degree programme in the School of Creative Arts and Media Technology in the following
categories.
Higher Diploma (H.Dip) or Equivalent
Applicants eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Philosophy in Technology in Printing Technology
must have a Higher Diploma in Printing Technology of Nairobi Technical University or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized university.
48.1 Outline of the Course Units
48.1.1 YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Code
Course Unit
ACPM 1101
Quantitative Techniques
ACPM 1102
Management of Information Systems
ACPM 1103
Materials Technology
ACPM 1104
Quality Management
ACPM 1105
Pre-press Technology
ACPM 1106
Estimating I
ACPM 1107
Mechanical Principles
UCCC 1201
Health Education
Total
SEMESTER II
Code
Course Unit
ACPM 1201
Estimating II
ACPM 1202
Engineering Drawing
ACPM 1203
Web Design
ACPM 1204
Operations Management
ACPM 1205
Publishing Technology
ACPM 1206
Press Technology
UCCC 1102
Critical & Creative Thinking
Total
YEAR II SEMESTER I
Code
Course Unit
ACPM 2101
Marketing Management
ACPM 2102
Colour Technology
ACPM 2103
Packaging Technology I
ACPM 2104
Costing for Printing
ACPM 2105
Post-press Technology
ACPM 2106
Organisational Behaviour
ACPM 2107
Research Methods
Total
SEMESTER II
Code
Course Unit
ACPM 2201
Public Relations
ACPM 2202
Financial Management
ACPM 2203
Packaging Technology II
ACPM 2204
Human Resource Management
ACPM 2205
Costing for Printers
ACPM 2206
Research Project
Total