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string(33) "Diploma in Information Technology"
["course_overview"]=>
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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.
Such personnel will fit in the whole spectrum of IT-related jobs.
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["who_can_join"]=>
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This programme is suited for high school graduates and IT students who would like to build on their problem-solving techniques and acquire transferable skills that one can take into the world of work.
"
["entry_qualifications"]=>
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KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
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["url"]=>
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["application_form"]=>
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["intake_periods"]=>
string(21) "January,May,September"
["modes_of_study"]=>
string(19) "Full Time,Part Time"
["revised_fee"]=>
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You can take up the role of a
- programmer,
- computer hardware engineer,
- web developer,
- computer network architect,
- computer systems designer,
- information systems analyst,
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| Trimester I | Trimester II | Trimester III |
- DIT 104 Computer organization and architecture
- DCU 100 Communication Skills
- DIT 107 Mathematics for Sciences
- DCU 201 Computer Applications Software
- DIT 301 Operating systems
|
- DCU 101 Health Awareness Life Skills
- DIT 203 Systems Analysis and Design
- DCU 200 Information Literacy
- DIT 205 Principles of database design
- DIT 505 Web design and development
|
- DIT 302 Financial Management for IT
- DIT 305 Programming methodology
- DCU 300 Entrepreneurship
- DIT 402 Fundamentals of computer networks
- DIT 406 Data structures and algorithm
|
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| Trimester IV | Trimester V | Trimester VI |
- DIT 406 Human Computer interaction
- DIT 407 Network design & setup
- DIT 306 Structured Cabling
- DIT 409 Java Programming
- DIT 504 Application programming
|
- DIT 501 Fundamentals of Organisational Management
- DIT 502 E-Commerce
- DIT 503 Project
- DIT 304 Principles of Computer Support & Maintenance
- DIT 506 Desktop Photography & Video Editing
|
|
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Course Overview
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.
Such personnel will fit in the whole spectrum of IT-related jobs.
Who Can Join
This programme is suited for high school graduates and IT students who would like to build on their problem-solving techniques and acquire transferable skills that one can take into the world of work.
Career Opportunities
You can take up the role of a
- programmer,
- computer hardware engineer,
- web developer,
- computer network architect,
- computer systems designer,
- information systems analyst,
Entry Qualifications
KCSE mean grade C- (minus)
Curriculum Road Map
| Trimester I | Trimester II | Trimester III |
- DIT 104 Computer organization and architecture
- DCU 100 Communication Skills
- DIT 107 Mathematics for Sciences
- DCU 201 Computer Applications Software
- DIT 301 Operating systems
|
- DCU 101 Health Awareness Life Skills
- DIT 203 Systems Analysis and Design
- DCU 200 Information Literacy
- DIT 205 Principles of database design
- DIT 505 Web design and development
|
- DIT 302 Financial Management for IT
- DIT 305 Programming methodology
- DCU 300 Entrepreneurship
- DIT 402 Fundamentals of computer networks
- DIT 406 Data structures and algorithm
|
| Trimester IV | Trimester V | Trimester VI |
- DIT 406 Human Computer interaction
- DIT 407 Network design & setup
- DIT 306 Structured Cabling
- DIT 409 Java Programming
- DIT 504 Application programming
|
- DIT 501 Fundamentals of Organisational Management
- DIT 502 E-Commerce
- DIT 503 Project
- DIT 304 Principles of Computer Support & Maintenance
- DIT 506 Desktop Photography & Video Editing
|
|
