entry requirements - degree & dip. courses

Basic Admission Criteria

The student's secondary school record and national examination results will be the most important admission credentials required. A basic guideline on minimum entry requirements is summarized in the table below.

Admission requirements:

Examination Minimum Admission Requirements
KCSE C+
IGCSE 5 Upper Level passes
GCE 5 'O' level passes with C and above or principal C at A level
12th Grade G.P.A. of 2.5
Students from countries which do not sit any of the above examinations and have completed secondary school will be required to sit on a special qualifying examination.

These are of course specific requirements for each of the programmes on offer:

BSc. in Computer Science.

To be admitted to The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a candidate must

  • Have obtained at the K.C.S.E. level, a minimum mean grade of C+. In addition to this, the candidate must have passed with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English.
  • Applicant must have covered Physics or Physical Science in Secondary School.
  • A minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognised institution.
  • Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the university.
  • A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognized institution.

Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above.


BSC in Mathematics

  • Mean grade C+ at K.C.S.E. In addition, she must have passed with a C grade in Mathematics and English
  • A minimum of two principal passes one of which must be Mathematics at Advanced Level Certificate from a recognised institution.
  • Have a diploma relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the university.
  • A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.7 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognized institution.

Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above four.

Student who have met the university entry requirement but have not met the minimal departmental requirement of a grade C in Mathematics and English will be required to undertake a one semester bridging course in the relevant subject.

 

BSc. in Business Administration

To be admitted to The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, a candidate must

  • Have obtained at the K.C.S.E. level, a minimum mean grade of C+. In addition to this, the candidate must have passed with a minimum grade of C in Mathematics and English.
  • Have a diploma in relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the university.
  • A minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 after undertaking Pre-University programme from a recognized institution.

Have any relevant qualification equivalent to the above.

 

Diploma in ICT

Admissions Requirements

  • KCSE C- Mean Grade
  • C- in Mathematics, English/ Kiswahili
  • Students who have done a certificate course in computer-related field/ telecommunications engineering will be considered for admission after review of their transcripts
  • ‘A' Level leavers in any Science cluster subjects, mid - career practitioners.
  • Considerable work experience in Information Technology or Telecommunications industry will be considered.

Diploma in Business Administration

Admissions Requirements

  • KCSE C- Mean Grade
  • KCE Division 11
  • Certificate from a reputable and recognized institution with a credit level pass.
  • Degree from those applicants wishing to obtain specialized knowledge and skills in Busines Administration

 

Diploma in Portfolio Management

Admissions Requirements

  • KCSE C- Mean Grade
  • KCE Division 11
  • Certificate from a reputable and recognized institution with a credit level pass.
  • Degree from those applicants wishing to obtain specialized knowledge and skills in Busines Administration

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