Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT)

Program Goal

This programme offers skills and training foundational aspects of IT and Business. The course combines the key aspects of Information Technology such as software development with the key facets of business such as accounting and operations management to give graduates an edge over their peers. It aims at developing the next generation of business leaders, managers and IT professionals who can successfully apply IT theories and principles to real-world business applications, opportunities and challenges, innovate businesses IT resources and build bridges between technology and business.

Career Opportunities

  • IT Consultant/Manager
  • Web Developer
  • Computer Systems Analyst
  • Software Engineer
  • Computer Systems Manager
  • Data Modeler
  • Business Operations Analyst
  • Project Manager


Programme Goals

  • This programme is designed to produce information and business savvy graduates by providing a sound background in advanced problem solving, information analysis and project management.
  • Students will develop technical skills with emphasis in business analysis and problem solving, systems analysis, project management and IT management within organizations.


Duration of the programme

  • Four (4) academic years (Eight semesters).


Minimum Entry Requirements

  • An aggregate grade of C+ above in K.C.S.E and a minimum grade of C in Mathematics, English and Kiswahili OR relevant qualification approved by the University Senate.


Learning Outcomes

  • Acquire knowledge and skills in the application of information technology to support organization in the conduct of their business.
  • Have capability to work either in ICT user organization or in ICT services as an expert
  • Manage overall development process of ICT systems
  • Participate in business process development by making justified decisions regarding packaged application, selection, implementation and

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY            
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1            
                
CORE UNITS  

  • BAC 123    Introduction to Computerized Business Accounting        
  • BBM 111    Introduction To Business Studies        
  • BCU 100    Communication Skills        
  • BCU 101    Introduction To Computer Studies and Internet        
  • BCU 102    Health And Wellness Management        
  • BEC 111    Introduction to Microeconomics        
  • BSD 111    Structured Programming And Algorithms 

                
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2

            
CORE UNITS   

  • BAC 111    Financial Accounting I        
  • BBM 121    Principles Of Management        
  • BCT 121    OPERATING SYSTEMS        
  • BFN 211    Business Law        
  • BSD 121    Software Design Methods and Architectures        
  • BSD 122    OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING I        
  • MAT 111    Basic Mathematics                       

                
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1                
                
CORE UNITS 

  • BAC 212    Cost Accounting        
  • BCE 214    Computer Graphics        
  • BDM 121    Database Management Systems        
  • BSD 213    OBJECT ORIENTED SOFTWARE DESIGN METHODS        
  • BSD 214    OBJECT ORIENTED PROGRAMMING II        
  • BSD 313    INTERNET PROGRAMMING I        
  • MAT 214    Business Statistics I  

                
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2                
                
CORE UNITS             

  • BCE 121    COMPUTER ORGANIZATION AND ARCHITECTURE        
  • BCT 221    Business Process Modeling        
  • BDM 222    ADVANCED DATABASE DEVELOPMENT        
  • BEC 121    Introduction To Macroeconomics        
  • BNT 221    Data Communication And Computer Networks        
  • BSD 224    Multimedia Systems And Applications        
  • BSD 322    INTERNET PROGRAMMING II 

                
YEAR 3  SEMESTER 1            
                
CORE UNITS / COURSES 

  • BAC 316    Principles of Auditing        
  • BCE 312    ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE        
  • BCT 321    RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNICAL WRITING        
  • BHR 311    Organisational Behaviour        
  • BNT 312    Computer And Informations Systems Security        
  • BSD 315    Software Engineering        
  • MAT 221    Quantitative Techniques 

                  
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2            
                
CORE UNITS / COURSES    

  • BCT 322    IT PROJECT MANAGEMENT        
  • BCT 323    Electronic Commerce        
  • BCU 401    Industrial Attachment        
  • BFN 221    Financial Risk Management        
  • BSD 327    Mobile Computing        
  • BSD 328    Simulation and Modelling                    


YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1            
                
CORE UNITS  

  • BCT 414    Information Systems Audit and Assurance        
  • BCT 415    Project Proposal        
  • BCU 410    Entrepreneurship and Innovation        
  • BSD 326    Human Computer Interface        
  • BSD 411    BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND ANALYTICS  

     
                
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2            
                
CORE UNITS          

  • BBM 325    Strategic Management        
  • BBM 421    Professional Ethics and Etiquette        
  • BCE 412    Machine Learning        
  • BCT 423    Management Information Systems        
  • BCT 425    Final Project        
  • BDM 311    Data Mining And Warehousing        
  • BEC 421    Industrial And Production Economics        
  • BMK 221    Principles of Marketing       

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