BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BBIT)
The Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) Programme is geared towards equipping graduates with sufficient knowledge in business management skills and skills in Information Technology. It combines the key aspects of Information Technology (covering areas such as software development, communications, and networking, security, systems analysis, databases, etc.) with the key facets of business such as accounting, finance, economics, management, marketing, human resources, and operations management. This combination of skills and knowledge prepares graduates to be immediately productive in the modern IT-based business environment. The programme lays a strong foundation for the candidates progressing to graduate studies in the field.
AdmissionRequirements
To be eligible for admission into the Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT),
a candidate must meet the minimum Maseno University academic qualification requirements as
given below;
- An aggregate grade of C+ in K.C.S.E. and a minimum grade of C in
Mathematics OR
- TWO Principal passes in “A” Level/Kenya Advanced Certificates of Education (KACE) OR CUE/ NEC recognized Diploma holders in related areas are eligible to join the first year with exemptions.
- Any other equivalent qualifications approved by the school of Business and Economics and the university senate.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be EIGHT semesters (FOUR academic years)
Programme Courses
FIRST YEAR:
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Semester I |
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COURSE TITLE |
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Introduction to Business Information Systems |
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Fundamentals of Information Technology |
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Information Technology Strategy and Management |
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Introduction to Business Studies |
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Introduction to Accounting I |
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Introduction to Microeconomics |
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Communication Skills |
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HIV AIDS |
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Semester II |
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COURSE TITLE |
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Software Applications |
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Operating Systems |
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System Development |
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Business Law I |
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Business Mathematics I |
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Introduction to Accounting II |
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Introduction macroeconomics |
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Business Communication |
SECOND YEAR
|
Semester I |
|
COURSE TITLE |
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Database Systems I |
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Hardware Support and Maintenance |
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Information Resource Management |
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Introduction to Computer Programming |
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Behavioral Science |
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Introduction to Finance |
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Fundamentals of Human Resource Management |
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Business Mathematics II |
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Semester II |
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COURSE TITLE |
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Data Structures and Algorithms |
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System Administration |
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Database Systems II |
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Internet computing programming |
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Business Statistics |
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Organization Theory |
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Business Law II |
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Cost Accounting |
THIRD YEAR:
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Semester I |
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COURSE TITLE |
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System Design |
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Enterprise Applications |
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Computer Networks |
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Software Engineering |
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Financial Management |
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Managerial Economics |
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Principles of Taxation |
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Marketing Strategy and Planning |
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Economic policy analysis |
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Semester II |
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Object Oriented Programming I |
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E-Commerce |
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Information Systems and Technologies |
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Management Information Systems |
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Operations Research I |
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Research Methods in Business |
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Organizational Behavior |
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Consumer Behavior |
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Investment and Portfolio Management |
FOURTH YEAR:
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Semester I |
|
COURSE TITLE |
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Information Systems Strategy |
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Object Oriented Programming II |
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Business Intelligence I |
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Service Management and Integration |
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Operations Research II |
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Strategic Management |
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Insurance Theory and Practice |
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Logistics Management |
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Project Appraisal and Evaluation |
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Semester II |
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Information Security Policies |
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Information Systems Security and Audit |
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Business Intelligence II |
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Contemporary Issues in Business and Information Technology |
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Research Project in Business Information Technology |
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management |
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Total Quality Management |
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Labor Law |
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Planning and Administrative Decision Making |
Course Evaluation
The examination rules and regulations for undergraduate studies of Maseno University, School of Business and Economics shall apply.