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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Engineering(Computer Engineering) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Diploma in Computer Engineering(Computer Engineering), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Diploma in Computer Engineering(Computer Engineering)
Major Subject
Computer Engineering
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
1 year
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About Diploma in Computer Engineering(Computer Engineering)

Colleges Offering Diploma in Computer Engineering(Computer Engineering)

(a) Level 4

Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of D+ in KCSE

Tuition fees: Ksh. 44,500

Course duration:
-FT 6 Months
-PT 9 months

Course content:
-Computer Security
-Computer Systems
-Management of Projects
-Networking Technology
-Personal Computer Software Support
-Optional units
-Emerging Technologies
-Working with ICT Hardware

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

(b) Level 5

Course entry requirements
-Pass in Diploma 4

Course duration
-FT 6 Months
-PT 9 months

Tuition fees: Ksh. 43,000

Course content
-Human Computer Interaction
-Internet Server Management
-IT Security Management
-Advanced Networking Technology
-IT virtualization

Optional units
-Networking Infrastructure
-Digital Forensics, Computing Project

Additional Courses
-Software installations
Module I
Principles of ICT system and Data security
Customer care
Introduction to Networking
Personal computer software support

Module II
Computer systems
Computer security
Management project
Networking Technology
Personal computer software support

Module III
Human computer interaction
Internet server management
IT security management
Advanced Networking Technology
IT Virtualization


Module IV
Data centre Technologist
Distributed and concurrent systems
VLSI Design and signal processing
Embedded Digital systems Engineering
Cloud Computing and operating system

Feeper month :Ksh 3000
Duration 1 year 9 months
Exam body :ABMA

Course Outline

Level 4 Diploma
Computer systems
Computer security
Management of projects
Networking technology
Personal computer software support
Life skills
Entrepreneurship
Level 5 Diploma

Human computer interaction
Internet server management
It security management
Advanced networking technology
IT virtualization
Level 6 Diploma
Data centre technology
Distributed and concurrent systems
VSLI design and signal processing
Embedded and digital systems engineering
Cloud computing and operating systems
Requirements
Course Duration: 9 Months per level

Exam Body: ABMA

Grade: C- and Above
Modules Overview:
Introduction to Engineering
Operating systems and Installations
System Components And Functionalities
Preventive Maintenance
Systems errors and Troubleshooting
Networks Infrastructures and Sub-netting
Network troubleshooting tools and security
Wireless Networking

Duration: 4 Months

Tuition fees: 4000 Ksh Per Month
Course Name: Diploma in Computer Engineering and Technology.
Entry Requirements:
- KCSE mean grade C- (minus) and grades C- in Mathematics and English D+ plus OR Certificate in Information technology OR
- Certificate in Computer Maintenance and Repairs OR
- Any other qualification recognized by the university College
Course Duration: 4 Semesters.
Examination Body: ABMA.
Intakes: January , March, June and September Each year.
Minimum requirements:Certificate in Computer Engineering / KCSE C
Course duration: Six Months.
Entry requirements: Certificate in Computer Engineering

Fees: ksh.12,000 per term

Course duration: Two terms

Examination body: Internal City & Guilds
Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of D Plain.
Course Duration: 12 Months.
Exam Body: City & Guilds.
Duration:1 year
Fee per term :Ksh 12000
Entry requirement:KCSE C-
Exam body:CSK
Course Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- and above.
Duration: 12 - 18 months.

Universities Offering Diploma in Computer Engineering(Computer Engineering)

Entry Requirements:

Direct entry:-
For a student to be admitted into the diploma into computer engineering, he/she should certify one of the following minimum requirements.
i. The student must be a holder of a minimum aggregate grade of C in KCSE and grade C- in Mathematics and Physics
Or Division III in KCE with credit passes in Mathematics and English
ii. The student must have credit pass and above in the Certificate in Computer Engineering or equivalent qualification may be considered for admission.

Mature Entry Requirements:-
The mature age entry requirements are as stipulated below;

• Minimum aggregate of C- plus a relevant certificate
• Have at least two years’ work experience in the field of study being sort
• Pass an entrance examination set and administered by the university.
Admission requirements
- Applicants are required
to possess any of the qualifications
below:
(a)A minimum of C in KCSE with
C in maths and English/kiswahili
and C- in physics/physical sciences or
geography.
(b)C- in KCSE plus professional certificate in
relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

Course duration
- Seven trimesters

Tuition fees
- Sh.25,550 per trimester
Academic requirements
Interested students must have attained a C in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with a C- in both physics and maths or
a minimum of division III with credit passes in maths and English,or hold a certificate in electrical engineering with a credit pass from a reputable institution.
Course duration
- Nine trimesters
Fees
-Sh.25,500 per trimester
Admission requirements
-A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths/physics or
-A certificate in computer engineering or its equivalent
Period of study
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

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