Technology

Bachelor of Business Information Management

The Bachelor of Business Information Management is a four-year programme that prepares graduates to manage business information systems and processes in modern organisations. Students study information systems, database management, business intelligence, management accounting, enterprise systems and ICT for business operations. The programme develops professionals who can integrate information management with business strategy.

Students develop competencies in information systems design, database management, business intelligence, data analysis, enterprise systems management, project management and business process improvement. They learn to manage organisational information, implement enterprise systems, analyse business data and support digital transformation. The programme covers both technical tools and business context for effective information management.

In Kenya, organisations across all sectors are adopting digital systems and enterprise applications. Banks, telecom companies, government agencies, manufacturers and service firms require professionals who can manage business information systems. The growth of e-government, digital services and data-driven decision-making increases demand. Kisii University and other institutions offer this programme to meet the growing need for information management professionals.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, ICT laboratory sessions, case studies, enterprise system workshops, research projects and industrial attachment. Students use business software, design databases, build reports and dashboards and undertake internships in information-driven organisations. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as business analysts, information managers, systems analysts, business intelligence analysts and enterprise systems administrators. Some work in banks, telecom companies or government agencies. Others join consulting firms, technology companies or manufacturing firms.

This programme is ideal for individuals with analytical minds, organisational skills and interest in information technology. Students who enjoy managing systems, working with data and improving business processes will find this programme particularly relevant.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 220,000
Private, up to: Ksh 121,300
Job market: High

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 3 months
Average class: 40 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Management Information Systems
Database Design and Management
Business Intelligence and Reporting
Enterprise Systems (ERP and CRM)
Business Process Management
Information Systems Strategy
Programming for Business Applications
Business Analytics and Data Visualisation
IT Governance and Risk Management
Research Methods in Information Management

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Business Information Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Overview of business information management, including systems, processes and strategic roles
Principles of Management
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Fundamental concepts of business management, including planning, organising, leading and controlling
Database Design and Management
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Database Design and Management: Design, implementation and management of relational databases using SQL Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Management Information Systems
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Role of information systems in business, including ERP, CRM and decision support systems
Programming for Business Applications
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Programming for Business Applications: Programming fundamentals for business application development Includes practical programming exercises, algorithm design, and system implementation.
Business Process Management
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Analysis, design and improvement of business processes using information systems
Enterprise Systems (ERP and CRM)
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Implementation and management of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management systems
Business Intelligence and Reporting
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Design and creation of business intelligence dashboards, reports and analytics solutions
IT Governance and Risk Management
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
Governance frameworks, risk management and compliance for business information systems
Information Systems Strategy
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Strategic alignment of information systems with business objectives and competitive strategy
Research Project
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Independent research on a selected business information management topic producing a scholarly dissertation
Industrial Attachment
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Supervised placement at a technology company, bank, consulting firm or government IT department

Specialisations

Enterprise Systems
Specialization in Enterprise Systems, preparing graduates for careers such as business-systems-analyst.
Business Process Management
Specialization in Business Process Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-analyst.
Data Management
Specialization in Data Management, preparing graduates for careers such as database-administrator. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Business Intelligence
Specialization in Business Intelligence, preparing graduates for careers such as business-intelligence-analyst.
IT Governance
Specialization in IT Governance, preparing graduates for careers such as systems-administrator-general.
Information Systems Strategy
Specialization in Information Systems Strategy, preparing graduates for careers such as business-analyst.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on information systems or business process management with afternoon ICT laboratory sessions. Students may design databases, configure enterprise systems, build BI dashboards or analyse business process workflows.

The trade offs

In its favour

Combines business and IT skills in high demand
Growing demand as organisations adopt enterprise systems
Versatile qualification with diverse career paths
Bridges the gap between business and technology

Against it

Balancing business and technical depth can be challenging
Technology changes rapidly, requiring continuous learning
Some roles may require additional technical certifications
Career path may require choosing between business or IT specialisation

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 191 technology courses

Public184k to 220k

184k at Kenyatta University220k at University of Nairobi

Private111k to 121k

111k at Mount Kenya University121k at Zetech University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

KU 183.6K, UoN ~220K/yr. MKU BBIT 111K, Zetech BBIT 121.3K/yr (eafinder).

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some organisations offer internship stipends during attachment periods.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
LoanKsh 60,000
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
Bursary
County Government Bursaries
Bursary

Scholarships

3 recorded

County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
BursaryKenyan
Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+
Alternative entry: Relevant diploma or equivalent qualification

Mathematics A/B
C+
English/Kiswahili
C+
Any Group II subject
C+
Any Group III, IV or V subject
C+

How you are assessed

4 components

Research Project
Coursework100% of the mark
IT Projects and Case Studies
Coursework30% of the mark
Final Examination
Coursework40% of the mark
Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework30% of the mark

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Professional certifications such as CBAP or SAP enhance career prospects.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
InstitutionalRequired

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Business Intelligence Analyst
High demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 180,000
Designs and maintains BI dashboards, reports and analytics solutions for organisations
Enterprise Systems Administrator
Moderate demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 150,000
Manages and supports enterprise systems including ERP and CRM platforms
Business Analyst
High demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 180,000
Analyses business processes and information systems to support decision-making and improvement
Information Manager
Moderate demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 170,000
Manages organisational information systems, data assets and information governance
Systems Analyst
Moderate demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 160,000
Analyses and designs information systems to meet business requirements

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as business analysts, information managers, systems analysts, business intelligence analysts and enterprise systems administrators in banks, telecom companies, government agencies, consulting firms and manufacturing firms.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

SAP FICO
ErpPrimary
SAP financial and controlling module.
QuickBooks Enterprise
Accounting
Advanced accounting for SMEs.
Microsoft Excel
SpreadsheetPrimary
Financial modelling and analysis.
SAP ERP
ErpPrimary
Oracle ERP
Erp

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Business information management is just IT
The programme combines business management with information systems, focusing on managing information as a strategic business asset.
This is the same as a computer science degree
The programme focuses on business applications of information technology rather than software engineering.
Information management is obsolete in the cloud era
Cloud computing has increased the need for professionals who can manage business information systems and data.
There are limited career opportunities
Every organisation with digital systems needs professionals who understand both business processes and information management.