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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Business Information Technology(BBIT) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Business Information Technology(BBIT), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Bachelor of Business Information Technology(BBIT)
Major Subject
BBIT
Course Category
Degree
Average Study Duration
4 Years
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About Bachelor of Business Information Technology(BBIT)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Business Information Technology(BBIT)

The Bachelor of Business and Information Technology (BBIT) programme is jointly developed by Maseno University and IAT. The programme is approved by Maseno University senate and offered through the joint collaboration at IAT.

Course Entry Requirements:
- C+ in KCSE with a 'C' in Math & English or any other numerical subject.
- Two Principal passes in "A" level.
- Diploma Holders in relevant areas, with credit passes and above.

Course Study Duration: 3 years
Admission requirements
- Students must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C+ in maths/physics and a C+ in English or kiswahili or
- Hold a diploma especially in information technology with a credit pass from a recognized institution
Period of study
- 4 years
Academic requirements
-A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths/physics or
-Hold a diploma in business information technology from a recognized institution
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

Universities Offering Bachelor of Business Information Technology(BBIT)

Since information is vital in making
organization's decisions, there is a need
to use reliable and well-presented data.
Information Technology comes in to help
students acquire skills on how to handle,store
retrieve large volumes of information.

Course requirements
- Applicants must have scored a minimum of
a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths and English or
two principal passes and a subsidiary in A levels plus
six credits at O-levels which should include maths and English or
hold a relevant degree from a reputable institution.
Students applying for this program are required to sit an entrance
test which consists of oral interview,maths and English exam

Interviews are conducted every Tuesday and Thursday at 8.00 am
Students coming for interview must arrive at 8.00 a.m in possession of
the following items:
(a)Copy of national ID or Birth Certificate or Passport
(b)2 passport-size photographs
(c)KShs 1,500 entrance examination fee.
(d)Original and photocopies of all relevant academic and professional certificates

Graduation requirements
(i)Applicants must have taken and passed the fifty five required units except on special
exemptions
(ii)Final classification of the Degree is based on the Overall Average Mark of the required units.
(iii)The Degree to be awarded is the Degree in Bachelor of Business Information Technology

Course duration
-The program takes four years
The program is an integration between
information technology and business
knowledge.The program prepares
students who wish to pursue
post-graduate programs.
After graduation,such students
may join careers like:Software
development,networking and
database administration.


Program requirements
Applicants are required to possess
either of the following qualifications:
(i)One is required to have
scored a minimum of a C+ in
KCSE
(ii)Be in possession of a pre-university certificate
from a Africa Nazarene University with a mean of B-(Grade Point Average of 2.7)
Applicants must have demonstrated a proficiency in English.In addition,applicants
must have scored a C in both maths and English at KCSE

Intakes
For both day time and evening
classes,intake is done January,may and September

Course duration
- The program takes three years

The program aims at producing IT experts who are capable of addressing the current IT requirements in the business world.
IT gives a business a competitive edge.
This has been necessitated by the fact that IT has a hand in various functions like data processing, storage, data security,office automation, among other processes.

Entry requirements
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(i) A minimum of C+ at KCSE with C in Mathematics, C in English/ Kiswahili, C- in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology or C- in either CRE, History and Geography.

(ii) A holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in mathematics at KCE.

(iii) A holder of a relevant diploma from a recognized institution.

Course duration
4 years
The program aims at producing IT experts who are capable of addressing the current IT requirements in the business world.
IT gives a business a competitive edge.
This has been necessitated by the fact that IT has a hand in various functions like data processing, storage, data security,office automation, among other processes.

Entry requirements
Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(i) A minimum of C+ at KCSE with C in Mathematics, C in English/ Kiswahili, C- in Physics/ Chemistry/ Biology or C- in either CRE, History and Geography.

(ii) A holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in mathematics at KCE.

(iii) A holder of a relevant diploma from a recognized institution.

Course duration
4 years
The following are some of the areas covered:
(i) Discrete Mathematics.

(ii) Fundamentals of Accounting.

(iii) Database Systems.

(iv) Object Oriented Programming Concepts.

(v) Software Engineering.

(vi) Cost Accounting.

(vii) Human Computer Interaction.

Admission requirements
A mean grade of C+ at KCSE with C+ in each of the subjects below:
(a) Mathematics and Physics.

(b) Second group II/Any group III.

(c) Any group II/any group III/IV/V.

Course duration.
Four years.
Admission requirements
- Applicants are expected to possess
either of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C in
both English and maths
(ii)Two principal passes in KACE and
credit pass in maths at KCE
(iii)A diploma or a professional
certificate in business information
technology or a related discipline.
(iv)Hold any other relevant qualification
accepted by the university senate.

Course duration
(i)Eight trimesters

Attachment period
- Eight weeks
Admission requirements
- Applicants are required to hold
any of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C
in both English and maths.

(ii)Two principal passes and one
subsidiary pass at KACE and a credit in
maths at KCE.

(iii)A diploma in a relevant field from
a reputable institution

(iv)Any relevant qualification accepted
by the university senate.

Course duration
- Four years

Tuition fees
- K.shs.133,707 per year
Admission requirements
- One must have scored any one
of the qualifications below:
(i)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with
C in both maths and English.
(ii)Two principal passes and one subsidiary pass
in the relevant subjects or relevant professional
qualifications accepted by the university senate.
(iii)A diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized
institution with at least a credit pass.

Course duration
- Four years

Tuition fees
- Sh.71,310 per semester
Bachelor of Business Information Technology contains
both elements of business and information technology.
Applicants are trained how such both disciplines
work together.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have scored a C+
in KCSE with a C in English and maths or
two principal passes in KACE or hold a
relevant diploma from a reputable institution
with a credit pass.

Course duration
- The program takes four years
Academic requirements
(i) A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in English and maths or
(ii) Hold a KACE certificate with minimum principal passes with a credit pass in O level or
(iii) Be in possession of a relevant IT diploma from a reputable institution or
(iv) A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C in English and maths plus a pre-university certificate from Mount Kenya University
Fees
- Sh.60,000 per semester
Period of study
- 4 years
Academic requirements
(i) A minimum of a C+ with a C in maths and English or
(ii) Be in possession of a KACE certificate with two principal passes and a credit in maths and English at O levels or
(iii)Hold a relevant diploma from a recognized institution or
(iv) A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C in maths and English plus a pre-university certificate from Mount Kenya University
Course duration
- 4 years
Fees
-Sh.60,000 per semester
The Bachelor of Business Information Technology degree prepares candidates to become specialists in the Information Technology needs of modern businesses. It is designed to meet the increasing demand in the market place for IT professionals with a wide knowledge of business management, technical skills and the capacity to harness and implement IT strategies taking advantage of emerging technologies.
Course Requirements
- A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in kiswahili or English or
- Hold a KCE certificate with a credit pass or
- Two principal passes at KACE level or
- Hold a diploma with at least a credit pass or
- Be in possession of a professional certificate plus a relevant diploma from a recognized institution
Period of study
- 4 years
Course duration: At least 4 academic years.
Admission criteria: KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) with a minimum of C in Mathematics and English or
A-level with 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass, plus O-level 6 credits which should include Maths and English or Diploma from recognized institutions in a relevant field.
Entry Requirements:

Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR,
Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Course Duration

8 semesters
Entry Requirements:
(i) Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR
(ii) Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate

Course duration.
Four years.
Entry requirements
KCSE Mean Grade C+ and a minimum and C in Mathematics and English, OR KACE certificate with two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics or KCE. OR a diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline.

Duration:4 years
Entry requirements
- One must have scored a minimum
of C+ in KCSE with C in both English
and maths.

Course duration
- Eight semesters

Tuition fees
- Sh.60,000 per semester for
full time mode of study and sh.42,000
per semester for virtual learning
Admission requirements
-Applicants are required to have scored a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths/physics or
-A diploma in business information technology from a reputable institution with at least a credit pass
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in English and maths or
-A KACE Certificate with two passes and a credit pass in maths at KCE or
-A diploma from a reputable institution
Period of study
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in English and maths OR
-A KACE Certificate and a credit pass in maths at KCE OR
-A diploma in a related field
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Academic requirements
- A minimum of a C+ with C in maths and English or
- Hold a KACE certificate with two principal passes or
- Possess relevant diploma with a credit
Course duration
- 4 years
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths/physics
Course duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

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