Course Summary

The Diploma course in Information Technology (IT) is intended to provide students with a wide range of technical and technological skills required by industry at the diploma level. The course addresses the demand for IT specialists in the fast-changing digital world. A good grounding in fundamental skills and theoretical understanding vital for an IT graduate is the focus of this course. The course is intended to produce personnel who:

• Have the ability to use industry-standard computer software and hardware
• Are equipped with problem-solving skills and can adapt to a fast-changing technological world.
• Will assist in system administration and networking in areas such as production, research, consultancy, education.
• Will be able to progress academically to higher levels of education into relevant degree courses.

Course Structure

The course is offered in three modules. The first module has nine units, the second module has eight units while the third one is assigned six units. At the end of each module, students undertake an information technology project to assess their practical skills.

Requirements

Mean Grade	C- (Minus) and Above
Duration	3 years
Cluster Subjects	Mathematics: C- (Minus) and above English or Kiswahili: C- (Minus) and above

Other possible Requirements

• Division II in KCE with credit passes in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification recognized by the BMTC college
• A Credit pass in IT Certificate or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by BMTC college.

Career Opportunities

• Programmer
• Software Developer
• UI/UX designer
• Freelace Software Engineer