Year 2, Semester 2 (7 Units) BBT2201 Applied Object-Oriented Programming BBT2202 Data Communication and Networks BBT2203 Software Engineering

ing BBT2204 Database Systems HED220X Humanity Elective II MAT2201 Management Mathematics MAT2202 Probability and Statistics II Year 3, Semester 1 (8 Units) BBT3101 Multimedia Systems and Applications BBT3102 Application Programming for the Internet BBT3103 Business Information Systems BBT3104 Information Systems Engineering BBT3105 Research Methodology BBT3106 Foundations of Artificial Intelligence HED3101 Political and Social Philosophy HED310X Humanity Elective III Year 3, Semester BBT3201 BBT3202 BBT3203 BBT3204 BCM3211 HED320X MAT3201 2 (7 Units) Human Computer Interaction Computer Graphics IT Project Management Artificial Neural Networks Business Finance Humanity Elective IV Simulation and Modelling

IT Electives BBT4301 Accounting Information Systems BBT4302 Auditing of Information Systems BBT4303 Knowledge Engineering & Expert Systems Humanity electives Languages French, German, Japanese, Spanish Introduction to Philosophy Great Books Contemporary Social Issues

Bachelor
of

Evening Course
Five Units offered every semester There are three semesters per calendar year

Business Information Technology

BBIT
For more information please contact Director of Admissions, Strathmore University, Madaraka Campus, Ole Sangale Rd, Off Langata Rd. P O Box 59857, 00200 Nairobi, KENYA. Tel: +254 (20) 606155, Mobile: 0722-205428, 0733-618135 Fax: +254 (20) 607498 Email: admissions@strathmore.edu Website: http://www.strathmore.edu

Fulltime & Evening

Long Vacation (8 Weeks) Industrial Attachment Year 4, Semester 1 (8 Units) BBT4101 Information Resource Management BBT4103 Distributed Systems BBT4104 Advanced Networking BBT4105 Computer Security and Cryptography BBT4300 IS Project BBT430X IT Elective BCM4111 Principles of Marketing BCM4213 Business Law Year 4, Semester 2 (7 Units) BBT4201 Social Impact of ICT BBT4202 Electronic Commerce BBT4203 Advanced Database Systems BBT4204 Information Systems Security BBT4300 IS Project (contd) BCM4212 Entrepreneurship Skills HED4101 Business Ethics

Strathmore University
Faculty of Information Technology
NAIROBI KENYA

Background
Strathmore University started in 1961 as an A-Level College and became a University in August 2002. In addition to professional courses DBIT, CPA, ACCA, CISA, CFA, ILM Strathmore offers two degree programmes: Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM). Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) is a modern course that brings together two key aspects of computer training, that is, the link between Computer Science and the business environment. In the past many students would have found opportunities in the work environment with just computer science training. Nowadays organisations are more specific in their preferences, and require computer science paired with management skills. Employers prefer students who have a thorough knowledge of Information Technology, and who at the same time understand how business organisations are managed. While studying BBIT at Strathmore University, students take courses in Management, Humanities, and Ethics, which give them an overall perspective of business organisations and how they run.

Strategic use of information systems to give companies a competitive advantage through proper information management Management of ICT as a strategic corporate resource

Evening Course intake May

Entrance Examinations
Candidates seeking to do BBIT are required to sit an Entrance Test, which consists of: Mathematics exam English exam Oral interview Candidates should report to the University by 8.00 a.m. on the day of the interview and should bring: 3 passport-size photographs Original and photocopies of all relevant academic and professional certificates Copy of the national ID/birth certificate/passport Shs.600 entrance examination fee.

Course Content
BBIT offers a combination of Computer Science, Business Management and Human Development courses.

And the Jobs?

Systems analysts and designers System developers Network administrators Database developers and administrators Managers of IT departments Project Managers Researchers in IT-related fields requiring data analysis IT Trainers Future CEOs of companies

Course Distribution
Year 1 - Semester BBT1101 BCM1111 BCM1112 BCM1113 HED1101 HED1102 MAT1101 MAT1102 1 (8 Units) Fundamentals of Computer Systems Fundamentals of Accounting Fundamentals of Economics Principles of Management Introduction to Ethics Communication Skills 1 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics Mathematics I

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 a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE. KCSE aggregate C with a Professional Certificate in Information Technology or a relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the Academic Council.

BBIT Training
Since the training at degree level is aimed at imparting a wide spectrum of knowledge, we have also included courses that cover human and character formation. BBIT has been developed after much research based on experience within the Kenyan job market where our IMIS (formerly IDPM) graduates have found jobs since 1991. Strathmore was among the pioneer colleges to start ICT training for middle level management and is leading in the area of training ICT experts for the local as well as the regional market. BBIT prepares candidates to meet the demands in the modern business environment with a wide knowledge of business management, technical skills and the capacity to harness and implement IT strategies, taking advantage of emerging ICT technologies. In brief, BBIT is a computer science degree course within the larger framework of business management and human development.

(i) Strathmore IMIS graduates Strathmore IMIS graduates can get exemptions in BBIT for courses passed in IMIS Higher Diploma or Graduate Diploma. Candidates are required to have passed with an average of Merit, and exemptions are as follows: o Higher Diploma 13 units o Graduate Diploma 19 units Candidates must also have attained at KCSE, a mean grade of C+ with C in both Mathematics and English. Exempted students join the 2nd year class. (ii) Strathmore DBIT graduates DBIT students who score an average grade of credit and above in the DBIT examinations are eligible for exemptions when joining the BBIT course. DBIT exemption students receive up to 21 unit exemptions in the BBIT programme and join the course in 2nd year 2nd semester for the fulltime course and 2nd year 1st semester for the evening course. Exemptions and Credit Transfers are granted at the discretion of the Academic Council.

Year 1 - Semester 2 (7 Units) BBT1201 Introduction to Computer Programming BBT1202 Systems Analysis and Design BBT1203 Computer Organization BCM1211 Financial Reporting and Analysis HED1201 Ethics 1 HED1202 Communication Skills II MAT1201 Mathematics II Long Vacation (8 Weeks) Community-Based Attachment Year 2, Semester 1 (8 Units) BBT2102 Object-Oriented Programming Concepts BBT2103 Data Structures and Algorithms BBT2104 Computer Operating Systems BCM2111 Cost Accounting HED2101 Ethics II HED2103 Development Studies HED210X Humanity Elective I MAT2101 Probability and Statistics I

Course Structure
The course is structured to focus on issues surrounding: Development and implementation of IT solutions that meet organisational strategies.

Intakes
Fulltime course intake July