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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology) in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)
Major Subject: Information Technology
Course Category: Diploma
Average Study Duration: 2 Years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)

Rifkins Business College, Mombasa
(a) Module 1

Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year

Course content
-Introduction to ICT and Ethics
-Computer Applications
-Communication
-Structured programming
-Operating Systems
-Computational Mathematics Project

Additional Courses
-Computer Assembly, Repair and Maintenance
-Writing a Business Plan

Tuition fees: Ksh.48,500

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass Dip Module 1
or
-Pass in cert Module 2

Course duration: 1 year

Tuition fees: Ksh.47,500

Course content
-System Analysis and Design
-Computer application
-Visual Programming
-Object oriented programming
-Quantitative methods
-Database management Systems

Additional Courses
-Software installations

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass Module 2

Course duration: 1 year

Tuition fees: Ksh.38,500

Course content
-Data communication and networking
-Management information Systems
-Principles and Practice of Management
-Internet based Programming
-Project
Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, Mwala Apply Now
Course Admission/Entry Requirements:

- KCSE mean grade of C-

At Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, we organize internship for our information technology students.

Course Duration: 2 years

East Africa College of Commerce and Development Studies, Nairobi
Course Units:
1. Module I
-Information Communication Technology And Ethics (101)
-Computer Application I: Paper (Theory) (102a)
-Compute Application I: Paper 2 (Practical) (102b)
-Structured Programming (103)
-Communication (104)
-Operating System (105)
-Computational Mathematics (106)
-Entrepreneurship Business Plan (108)

2. Module II
-System Analysis And Design (201)
-Computer Application Ii: Paper 1(Theory) (202 A)
-Computer Application Ii: Paper Ii (Practical) (202b)
-Object Oriented Programming (203)
-Quantitative Methods (204)
-Visual Programming (205)
-Data Base Management System (206)

3. Module III
-Data Communication And Networking
-Management Information System
-Principles And Practice Of Management
-Internet Based Programming
-Course Specialization Project
Crownways Institute, Nairobi
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C-.
Examination Body: KNEC.
Course Content.
Module I
- Introduction to ICT & Ethics
- Computer Application
- Communication Skills
- Structured Programming
- Operating Systems
- Entrepreneurship Education
Course duration: 12 months
Module II
- Research Project
- System Analysis & design
- Object Oriented Programming
- Database Management Systems
- Computer Applications
- Visual Programming
Course duration: 6 months
Module III
- Data Communication & Networking
- Management Information System
- Principles & Practice of Management
- Quantitative Methods
- Internet Based Programming
- Business Plan
Course duration: 6 months
Tuition fees: Ksh. 12,000 per term, Ksh. 4,000 per month.
Internship fees: Ksh. 2,000.
Kaanan International College, Kisumu
Duration: 1 year

Minimum entry requirement:
- C– and above

Modules Overview:
-Introduction to ICT & ethics
-Computer applications I (Theory & Practical)
-Structured Programming
-Communications Skills
-Operating System
-Computational Mathematics
-Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
-Systems Analysis & Design
-Computer Application II (Theory & Practical)
-Object-Oriented Programme
-Quantitative Methods
-Visual Programming
-Database Management Systems
-Quantitative Methods
-Data Communication & Networking
-Management Information System
-Principles & Practice of Management
-Internet Based Programme
-Course Specialization Project

Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi
Minimum Course Entry Requirements:

Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent

Course Structure/Outline:
MODULE 1
DIT 6401: Introduction to Computers and Principles of operating systems
DIT 6403: Information System Management
DIT 6402: Computer Applications
DIT 6404: Communication Skills

MODULE 2
DIT 6405: Systems Analysis and Design
DIT 6407: Entrepreneurship Education
DIT 6406: Programming
DIT 6408: Mathematics

MODULE 3
DIT 6409: Quantitative methods
DIT 6410: Principles & Practice of Management
DIT 6411: Data Communication
DIT 6412: Project
Mombasa Airways Training Institute M.A.T.I, Mombasa
1. Part 1
Duration: 9 months

Modules Overview:
-Introduction to Business Computer Systems,
-Introduction to Programming (HTML),
-Arithmetic & Book-Keeping,
-Computer Operations Management,
-Information Processing,
-Computer systems architecture.
-Financial Accounting,
-Business systems,
-Communication skills,
-Business Computer Skills.

2. Part 2
Duration: 6 months

Modules Overview:
-Management Information Systems,
-Programming in V.B or Pascal,
-Programming methodology,
-Systems analysis and design (PART 1),
-Quantitative techniques
Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training, Vihiga
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 2 months

Tuition Fees: Kes 12,000 Per Module

Modules: 1

Minimum Entry requirement: Open

Course Units:
-Entrepreneurship
-Information & Communication Technology
-Communication skills
-Life skills
-Fundamentals of Information Systems
-Systems Analysis and Design
-Principles of Programming
-Operating System and Network Architecture
-Enterprise Database Design
-Enterprise Systems Architecture
-Fundamentals of Information Assurance
-Applied Research Methods—Qualitative and Quantitative
-Quantitative Decision Making for Strategic Analysis
Pioneer International University, Nairobi
Minimum Course Admission Requirements:
1. An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE and grades C- (Minus) in Mathematics and English or Division II in KCE with credit passes in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.
2. A grade of D+ in Mathematics and English and credit pass in IT Certificate (stage I)or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
3. A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.

Course Study Duration: One and half years.

Zetech University Main Campus, Ruiru
Minimum Course Admission Requirements:
- An aggregate mean grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E
- D- in Mathematics
- D- in either English or Kiswahili OR Relevant qualification approved by the University Senate

Course Study Duration: 4 Trimesters

Some Career Opportunities Upon Successful Course Completion
- IT Consultant
- Computer Programmer
- Computer Technician
- Systems Administrator
- Web Developer
- Computer Systems Manager
- Software Application Developer
- IT Manager
- Data Recovery Manager
- Computer Systems Analyst
Cornerstone Training Institute , Nairobi
Level 1
Introduction to computing
Computer mathematics
Entrepreneurship and Communication
Computer application Practical 1

Level 2
Computer networking
Internet skills
computer Support and maintenance
Programming Concepts

Level 3
Principles of Web Development
Foundation of Accounting
Information system project skills
Computer Application Practical 2 .
Kaimosi Friends University College, Kaimosi
Minimum Course Entry Requirements:

Minimum mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE with at least D+ (plus) in English and Mathematics Or Certificate in IT related discipline with a credit pass from recognized institution.

Course Duration & mode of Study:

Three (3) semesters full time and field Attachment

Tuition Fees only in (KES): 40,000/= per semester
Kisii University, Kisii
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C in English,maths,kiswahili and a C in physics or physical science or
- Hold a KCSE certificate with a credit pass in English or kiswahili,maths and a credit pass in physics or physical sciences or
-Hold a certificate in information technology from a recognized institution
Course duration
- 3 years
Atlas College of Professional Studies, Eastleigh
Modules Overview:
ICT Intro/Computer Applications
Graphics And Design Programs
System programs/AI
Web Development
Computerised Accounts
Business Communication
Computer Networking
Database Management
High Level Systems/System analysis and design
Entrepreneurship
IT and Business Use of IT
Research Project
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Entry requirements
Minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE in Mathematics, in any science or any business related subject or those with a certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass from Kibabii University College or Certificate in IT with a credit or distinction pass recognized by the MMUST University Senate.

Fee : Kshs. 30,000 per semester
Turkana University College, Lodwar

Entry requirements
Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at
KCSE with at least C- (minus) in English
and Mathematics Or Certificate in IT related
discipline with a credit pass from recognized
institution

Fees:Ksh-40,000/-per
Semester

Mode of study
- Full – time
- Field
Attachment

Joyka College, Kariobangi
Course Content
- Information & Communication Technology ( ICT )
- Office Automation, (World / Excel /Power Point )
- Computer Network
- Operating System
- Computer Programs C/C + +
- Introduction to Data base
- MS Access
- E- Commerce & Web Technology
- Graphic Design
- Project
Kimtech Training College, Kehancha
Tuition Fees: KES 16,500

Minimum Entry requirements:
-An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE Or Any qualification recognized by the College Senate.
-Credit pass in Certificate by KNEC Examination or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the College Senate.
COBO School of Business Studies, Mombasa
Minimum entry requirement:
Minimum Grade of C- at KCSE level with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and at least a D+ in Mathematics, Commerce, Business Studies, Accounting, or Economics; OR
O’level qualification with at least Division III

Duration: 4 semesters
Mitunguu Technical Training Institute, Meru
Course name:
Diploma in Information Communication technology module 1.

Entry requirements:
-A mean grade C- and above in KCSE.

Course duration:
3 Terms.

Intake:
January & September.

Exam Body:
KNEC.
Narok University College, Narok
Academic requirements

Applicants are required to have scored a C in KCSE with a C
in maths or physics or hold a certificate in information technology or
IT-related field from a recognized institution.

Duration

Three years
Sachem Computer College, Nairobi
Course Content:
- Coreldraw
- Ms-Publisher
- Adobe Photoshop
- Web-Design(Html)
- Visual Basic
- Sage Accounts
- Quickbooks
Course duration: 3-4 months.
Mode of study: Part time/full time.
Fees payable: Ksh. 5,200.
Mawego Technical Training Institute, Oyugis
Minimum admission grade: KCSE C (Plain) for module I, pass in module I for module II and pass in module II for module III.
Course duration: 3 terms for module I and 2 terms each for module II and III.
Course study duration: January and September.
Murang'a University College, Muranga
Entry Requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C- (minus) OR Credit pass in Certificate in IT of Murang’a university College or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the university College.
Course Duration: 4 Semesters.
Christian Industrial Training Centre, Nairobi
Entry requirements: Certificate in Information Technology

Intake: January, May and September

Program duration: Four terms

Fees: ksh. 14,000 per term

Examination body: KNEC City & Guilds
PC Kinyanjui Technical Training Institute, Nairobi
Module I
Entry Requirements: KCSE C-, duration is 1 year.
Module II
Requirements for admission: Module I diploma, duration: 6 months.
Module II
Entry requirements: Module II diploma, duration: 6 months.
Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi
Admission requirements
- A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics or
- Hold a certificate in information technology or its equivalent from a recognized institution
Course duration
- 2 years
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Number of terms
6

Course duration
18 months

Examination body
JP-UK
Sensei Institute of Technology SiT, Nakuru
Course requirements: A mean grade of C- at KCSE

Fees: ksh.27,000 per term

Boarders to pay 7,000 Per Month for meals and Accommodation.

Course duration: three years
Kenya Forestry College, Londiani
Course study duration: 2 years.
Intakes: January, May and August.
Minimum Admission Requirements: K.C.S.E with minimum of C-(minus) and/or any valid computer related certification.