Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)

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Preamble

The Augustana certificate course in Information Technology is validated by the Commission For Higher Education (CHE) and is intended to provide students with technical and technological skills required by industry at elementary levels. The programme is also structured to provide students with an alternative route onto the Augustana diploma programme in IT. Students who excel at the certificate level are admitted into the diploma programme.

Entry Requirements

Candidates for admission into the certificate in Information Technology should satisfy the following minimum requirement:

An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE or Division III in KCE with at least a credit in Mathematics and English or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University Senate.

Structure

The course shall be done through course work and examinations.
The course shall take ONE semester.

Assesment

The examinations shall be moderated and approved by the College. Examinations shall be conducted at the end of the semester at the college or at an approved Centre and in both cases shall be supervised by the College.
Examinations shall consist of written examination and continuous assessment tests
The continuous assessment shall contribute 40% of the total marks while the written examination shall contribute 60% of the total marks.

Fee per Semester

Kshs. 30,000/=

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Start Dates

Jan, April, June, September

Duration

3 months

COURSE LISTING

Unit Code	Unit Title
AIT 0101	Introduction to Computers & Operating Systems
AIT 0102	Word processing
AIT 0103	Spreadsheets
AIT 0104	Databases
AIT 0105	Desktop Publishing

Other Charges (Paid Once)

1,000/= - Application Fee
1,000/= - Caution Fee (Refundable)
1,000/= - Library Fee
300/= - Student ID

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Fee Policy:

Fees are due on or before the first day of the term/quarter.
Mode of payment: by bankers cheque, cash or personal cheque. (in the event of dishonour of a cheque, the bank charges shall be debited to the student's account). Contact the college administration for more clarification after completing our application process.
No refunds will be given for absence through illness, vacation or any other reason.