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

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

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

Colleges Offering Diploma in Business Information Technology(BIT)

Universities Offering Diploma in Business Information Technology(BIT)

JKUAT Westlands Campus
Westlands
Some of the areas covered in this program are:
(i) Mathematics for Business Computing.

(ii) Business Accounting Software.

(iii) Fundamentals of IT.

(iv) Basic Mathematics.

(v) Database Management Systems.

(vi) Programming Concepts.

(vii) Business Finance and Economics.

(viii) Business Communication.

Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(i) An aggregate grade of C in KCSE and grades C- 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.OR

(ii) A grade of C- in Mathematics and English and credit pass in IT Certificate (stage I)or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.OR

(iii) A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.

Course duration
Two years
JKUAT Kitale CBD Centre
Kitale
Some of the areas covered in this program are:
(i) Mathematics for Business Computing.

(ii) Business Accounting Software.

(iii) Fundamentals of IT.

(iv) Basic Mathematics.

(v) Database Management Systems.

(vi) Programming Concepts.

(vii) Business Finance and Economics.

(viii) Business Communication.

Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
(i) An aggregate grade of C in KCSE and grades C- 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.OR

(ii) A grade of C- in Mathematics and English and credit pass in IT Certificate (stage I)or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.OR

(iii) A KACE certificate with a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.

Course duration
Two years
Gretsa University School of Science and Technology
Thika
The program is structured to
address IT needs in business
today.There has been a change
management and business field
since the introduction of
IT.All organizations must
cope with these changes
in order to become more efficient
and competitive.

Entry requirements
- All applicants must
possess any one of the following
qualifications:
(a)A minimum of C in KCSE with
C- in maths and English/kiswahili
(b)KCE division II
(c)KACE or its equivalent with at least
one principal pass
(d)A certificate in Business Information Technology or its
equivalent.

Program duration
- The course takes three trimesters
plus internship

Tuition fees
- Sh.25,000 per trimester
The Management University of Africa
Nairobi
Course:Diploma in Business Information Communication Technology

Tuition fees
Ksh.40,000 per semester

Entry requirements
(i) KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent; or,

(ii) MUA certificate in respective diploma programme or any related area; or,

(iii) A KNEC/KIM certificate in respective diploma programme or related areas or its equivalent; or,

(iv) A KNEC/KIM Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning in a related area.

Semester dates
(i) January-April
(ii) May - August
(iii)September - December

Course duration
Two years
Mount Kenya University School of Pure and Applied Sciences
Thika
Admission requirements
- One must have scored a minimum
of C with C- in maths and English or
C- in KCSE and professional certificate
in relevant field from a recognized institution.

Applicants holding certificates or diplomas
in Business Information Technology or related
in discipline will be allowed to transfer a maximum of fifteen credits
for individual subjects where they have a credit.

Programs start in January,may and September

Tuition fees
- Sh.29,550 per trimester


Internship fees
- Sh.5,000

Course duration
- Six trimesters

Strathmore University Faculty of Information Technology
Nairobi
This course is offered in faculty of
Information Technology.Students
applying for this course may work
as:
(a)Network administrators
(b)Project managers
(c)Data management personnel

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have
scored a C+ in KCSE with a C in both
maths and English or
hold a KACE certificate with two principal
passes and one subsidiary pass and a credit
pass in maths at KCE
Students awaiting KCSE can apply using KCSE-Mock exams


Course duration
- The program takes four semesters

Mode of study
-Modular
Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) Faculty of Science and Information Technology
Nairobi
The course aims at equipping students
with both current IT and management
skills.Students are trained on how
to design tools that can improve
the effectiveness of modern management.

Course requirements
- Applicants are required to have
scored a C in KCSE with a C- in English
and maths or division II at K.C.E with
a credit pass in both maths and English or
hold a K.A.C.E certificate with a subsidiary pass
in both maths and English or a certificate in
CBIT with a credit pass.

Program duration
-The program takes eighteen months
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Karen Campus
Karen
The program comprises of elements of business and Information
Technology.Students on how Information Technology is applied
in business today.Some of the areas where IT is applied is
include:computing,personnel database management,teleconferencing and
office automation.

course requirements
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths or
physics or hold a certificate in information technology
from a recognized institution.

Course duration
- This program takes three years
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Juja
Minimum requirements
- Admission shall be granted
to holders of any of the qualifications
below:
(i)A minimum of C in KCSE with C- in
maths and English.

(ii)Division II with credit
in maths and English.

(iii)A minimum of C- in KCSE or division III with
at least C- in maths and English plus a relevant
certificate with at least a credit pass.

Tuition fees
-Kshs.32,091 per stage

Course duration
- Four stages
KCA University
Nairobi
Minimum requirements
- To qualify,applicants
must be in possession
of any one of the qualifications
below:
(i)A minimum of C in KCSE with
C- in both English and maths.
(ii)Division II with credit passes
in English and maths
(iii)Subsidiary passes in both English
and maths at KACE level
(iv)A certificate in Computer Based Interactive Training with
credit pass.

Course duration
- Eighteen months
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Mombasa Campus
Mombasa
Academic requirements
(i) Applicants are required to have attained a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or

(ii) Division II at KCE or

(iii) KCSE results with a C- in English and maths plus a relevant certificate from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass or

(iv) KCE division III with a credit in maths and English.

Period of study
- 18 months
Kenya Methodist University
Meru
Admission requirements
- On must have obtained
a minimum of C in KCSE
with C- in maths,physics or chemistry.
Those do not meet the above qualifications
will be required to takes bridging course.

Mode of study
(i)Part time
(ii)Open learning
(iii)Distance learning
(iv)Full time

Course duration
- Five trimesters inclusive of internship
St. Pauls University
Limuru

Entry Requirements

KCSE Aggregate C - with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English.
KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary, and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE.
KCSE aggregate D+ with a Professional Certificate in Information Technology or a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Academic Counci
Daystar University, Nairobi Campus
Nairobi
Course requirements
-To qualify for this program, one must have scored a minimum
of a C in KCSE or scored four credits in GCE or a principal
pass in "A" levels or hold a relevant certificate from an
institution recognized by the university senate.

Course duration
- The program takes a minimum of
three years.
JKUAT Main Campus Juja
Nairobi
Academic qualifications
- A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
- Hold a KCE certificate with a division II or
- Hold a relevant certificate with a credit pass plus a C- in maths and English or
- KCE division III with a credit in maths and English
Course duration
- 1 year
Gretsa University
Thika
Course requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) with C- minus in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or
KCE Division II or equivalent or
KACE or equivalent with at least 1 principal pass or
Certificate in relevant discipline.
Study duration: 3 trimesters.
Fees payable: Ksh. 25,000 per trimester.
Gretsa University School of Business
Thika
A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus)

or

Certificate in relevant discipline or equivalent qualifications.
Any other qualification acceptable to the senate of Gretsa University as equivalent to any of the above.
Taita Taveta University
Voi
Entry requirement
KCSE aggregate grade C- and grades D+ in English & Mathematics;Or KCE DIV II with at least D+ in Mathematics and EnglishOr Credit pass in any relevant Certificate with at least KCSE Grade D+ with at least D in Mathematics and English;

Duration :one and half year
Strathmore University
Nairobi
Minimum admission requirements:
- KCSE Aggregate C+ with a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English.
- KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary, and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE.
Kirinyaga University
Kerugoya
Entry requirements
Mean Grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Pass in Information Technology Certificate.

Course duration
4 Semesters

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