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DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (DIT) |
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Preamble
The Augustana diploma course in Information Technology is validated
by the Commission For Higher Education (CHE) to provide students
with a wide range of technical and technological skills required by
industry.
Entry Requirements
A student applying for admission into the certificate course in Information
Technology should have attained a minimum aggregate Grade of C-
(minus) in KCSE OR KCE Division III or equivalent.
For a student to be admitted into the Diploma in Information
Technology, the student should satisfy at least one of the following
minimum requirements:
- i. Aggregate grade of C+ in KCSE and grade C (plain) in
mathematics and English or Division II in KCE with credit passes in
mathematics and English.
- ii. Students with a Credit Pass and above in the Certificate in Information
Technology or the equivalent qualification will be considered for
admission upon the approval by the Academic Board.
Mature age entry requirements are as stipulated below:
- KCSE with a C (plain) or its equivalent;
- Be at least 25 years of age;
- Have at least 2 years work experience in the field of study sought;
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- Pass an entrance examination set and administered by the college.
Structure
- The duration for the diploma course taken through full-time mode
shall extend over a period of eighteen (18) months including three
(3) months of practical attachment in an IT industry.
- For part time students, the duration of the diploma course shall
not exceed thirty-six (36) months, including three (3) months of
practical attachment in an IT industry.
- The diploma course is structured to have five (5) stages each stage
lasting for 12 weeks. For part time students, the duration of one
stage shall not exceed twenty-four (24) weeks.
- In each stage a student is expected to take five (5) units of 35-
lecture hours. One lecture hour is defined as the equivalent of two (2) one-hour tutorial sessions or three (3) laboratory hours.
- All units in stage I, II, and III shall comprise core units while the units for stage IV and V
shall comprise of both core and elective units from the areas of specialization.
Course Listing
Fee per Semester
Kshs. 30,000/= |
Mode of Study
Full-Time
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Start Dates
Jan, April, June,
September |
Duration
18 months |
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| Semester
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Unit Code |
Unit Title |
| Semester I |
AIT 0101 |
Introduction to Computers & Operating Systems |
| AIT 0102 |
Word processing |
| AIT 0103 |
Spreadsheets |
| AIT 0104 |
Databases |
| AIT 0105 |
Desktop Publishing |
| Semester III |
AIT 0111 |
Event Driven Programming |
| AIT 0112 |
Management Information Systems |
| AIT 0113 |
Quantitative Techniques |
| AIT 0114 |
Electronic Construction 1 |
| AIT 0115 |
Financial Management and Accounting |
| Semester V |
Core Units |
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
| AIT 0196 |
Intranet Technology |
| AIT 0197 |
Entrepreneurship Skills |
| Elective Units |
AIT 0193 |
Java Script |
| AIT 0194 |
E-commerce |
| AIT 0129 |
Delphi Programming |
| AIT 0154 |
Microelectronics |
| AIT 0153 |
Structured Cabling and Data Communications |
| AIT 0195 |
TCP/IP Configuration and Programming |
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| Semester II |
AIT 0106 |
Networking Essentials |
| AIT 0107 |
Communication and Business Skills |
| AIT 0108 |
Introduction to Structured Programming |
| AIT 0109 |
Principles of Computer Support and Maintenance |
| AIT 0110 |
Systems Analysis and Design |
| Semester IV |
Core Units |
Code |
Unit Title |
| AIT 0121 |
Software Engineering |
| AIT 0190 |
Internet |
| Elective Units |
AIT 0122 |
C++1 |
| AIT 0123 |
JAVA 1 |
| AIT 0141 |
Advanced PC Support, Maintenance and
Upgrading |
| AIT 0142 |
Network Design and Setup |
| AIT 0143 |
Operating Systems using Windows NT I |
| AIT 0191 |
Web Design I |
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Other Charges (Paid Once)
- 1,000/= - Application Fee
- 1,000/= - Caution Fee (Refundable)
- 2000/= - Library Fee
- 300/= - Student ID
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. Contact the college administration for more clarification after completing our application process.
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