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

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

Course Name

Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)

Major Subject

Information Technology

Course Category

Diploma

Average Study Duration

2 Years

About Diploma in Information Technology(Information Technology)

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

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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.