Introduction

The programme is aimed at training students at the degree level to develop professional skills in designing, implementing and deploying computer applications and networks to enhance national development.

Objectives

The objectives of the programme are to:

1. equip graduates with theoretical and conceptual skills needed to undertake professional computer technology tasks in industry
2. teach students to acquire critical and analytical skills needed to perform computer technology
3. tasks in industry
4. develop capacities of graduate to conduct research in new developmental trends in computing.
5. develop awareness of stakeholder and societal issues relating to computer technology.
6. develop transferable hands-on skills of graduates to the level demanded by employers, and to provide professional progression path to graduate level education (MSc and PhD) in computing.

Entry Requirements

A. SSSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A-D) in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credit passes in three
elective subjects, namely Elective Mathematics or Physics and any other two elective subjects.

B. WASSCE Applicants

Credit passes (A1-C6) in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus credit passes in three
elective subjects, namely Elective Mathematics or Physics and any other two elective subjects.
GCE “O” and “A” Level Applicants: Five (5) GCE 'O' Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics plus at least Three (3) GCE 'A' level passes.

C. HND, Diploma Applicants and Other Certificates

Higher National Diploma or Higher Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology or equivalent area with second class lower division or higher from a recognised Institution will be admitted into Level 300.

D. GTEC accredited Diploma in Information Technology, Hardware and Networking or Web Application and Database Management related field from an accredited institution.

These applicants will be admitted to Level 200.

E. TVET Applicants

Passes in three (3) core subjects including English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science/Social Studies plus passes in THREE elective subjects from Information Technology related TVET programme.

F. Mature Applicants

Must be 25 years old with legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application, must pass Mature Students’ Entrance Examinations conducted by KsTU, may have to attend and pass an interview. Evidence of working experience will be an added advantage.

G. Foreign Applicants

Academic records of foreign applicants will be referred to GTEC for the determination of qualification equivalence and eligibility for admission as well as placement

Course Structure