Technology

Bachelor of Management Information Systems

The Bachelor of Management Information Systems is a four-year programme that prepares students for IT-enabled business management, systems analysis and data-driven decision-making. Students study management, information systems, database management, systems analysis, programming and business analytics. The programme combines business management knowledge with information technology skills for the modern digital enterprise.

Students develop competencies in business management, systems analysis, database management, programming, business intelligence and IT strategy. They learn to align business needs with technology solutions, manage information systems, analyse data and support digital transformation. The programme covers management, information systems, databases, programming, analytics and strategic IT management.

In Kenya, management information systems is critical for digital transformation across sectors. Kenya's growing digital economy and business technology needs create demand. Kabarak University and other institutions offer this programme. Graduates find roles in corporate IT departments, business consulting firms, banks, telecommunications companies, government agencies and technology startups.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, laboratory sessions, case studies, industrial attachment and research projects. Students develop software applications, analyse business systems, design databases and undertake industrial attachment. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as systems analysts, business analysts, IT managers, database administrators and data analysts. Some work for corporate IT departments. Others join consulting firms, banks, telecom companies or establish technology businesses.

This programme is ideal for individuals with business acumen, technical aptitude and interest in bridging business and technology.

Duration: 4 years
Private, up to: Ksh 188,700
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: 35 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Management Information Systems
Systems Analysis and Design
Database Management Systems
Programming for Business Applications
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
IT Project Management
Business Process Management
Information Security and Governance
Research Methods

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Management Information Systems
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Introduction to Management Information Systems: MIS foundations, business information systems and IT in organisations Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Business Management Principles
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Management principles, organisational behaviour, business strategy and functions
Programming for Business Applications
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Programming for Business Applications: Programming concepts, business application development and scripting Includes practical programming exercises, algorithm design, and system implementation.
Database Management Systems
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Database Management Systems: Database design, SQL, database administration and data management Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Systems Analysis and Design
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Systems analysis methodologies, design, modelling and systems development lifecycle
Business Process Management
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Business Process Management: Business process modelling, process improvement, workflow and BPM tools Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Business intelligence, data analytics, reporting, dashboards and data visualisation
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems: ERP systems, SAP, ERP implementation and enterprise integration Covers planning theory, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable development practices.
IT Project Management
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
IT Project Management: IT project management, agile, waterfall, risk management and project tools Covers project lifecycle, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Information Security and Governance
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Information Security and Governance: Information security, governance, risk, compliance and IT policies Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Strategic Information Systems Management
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Strategic Information Systems Management: Strategic IS management, digital transformation, IT strategy and innovation Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Final Year Research Project
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Independent research on management information systems. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests,...

Specialisations

Systems Analysis
Specialization in Systems Analysis, preparing graduates for careers such as it-consultant. 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.
Enterprise Systems
Specialization in Enterprise Systems, preparing graduates for careers such as it-consultant. 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.
IT Strategy
Specialization in IT Strategy, preparing graduates for careers such as it-consultant. 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.
Database Management
Specialization in Database Management, preparing graduates for careers such as it-consultant. 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.
Data Analytics
Specialization in Data Analytics, preparing graduates for careers such as it-consultant. 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 it-consultant. 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.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on business management or information systems with afternoon laboratory sessions or case studies. Students may develop software applications, analyse business systems, design databases or work on IT projects.

The trade offs

In its favour

High demand for IT-enabled business professionals
Combines business and technology skills
Diverse career paths across all sectors
Relevant to Kenya's digital economy

Against it

Requires continuous learning due to evolving technology
Some roles require technical depth in specific platforms
May require professional certifications for advancement
Competitive job market for top positions

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

Private189k to 189k

189k at Kabarak University189k at Kabarak 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

Kabarak Univ only (private), Ksh 188,700/yr (94,350/sem) per kabarak.ac.ke fee structure 2025.

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some companies offer internship stipends for IT students.

Funding options

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

Scholarships

3 recorded

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities
County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties
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 or any Group II
C+
English or Kiswahili
C+
Physics or any Group II
C
Any Group III, IV or V subject
C+

How you are assessed

4 components

Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework20% of the mark
Laboratory Sessions and Project Work
Coursework30% of the mark
Industrial Attachment Report
Coursework10% of the mark
Final Examination
Coursework40% of the mark

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

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

IT Manager
High demandKsh 90,000 to Ksh 350,000
Manages IT operations and strategy
Database Administrator
High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 280,000
Manages databases and data systems
Business Analyst
High demandKsh 65,000 to Ksh 230,000
Bridges business needs and technology solutions
Systems Analyst
High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 250,000
Analyses business systems and designs technology solutions
Data Analyst
High demandKsh 65,000 to Ksh 250,000
Analyses data to support business decisions

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as systems analysts, business analysts, IT managers, database administrators and data analysts in corporate IT departments, business consulting firms, banks, telecommunications companies, government agencies and technology startups.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Figma
DesignPrimary
Adobe Creative Suite
DesignPrimary
Unity
Game engine
Visual Studio Code
Ide
Microsoft Excel
SoftwarePrimary
Spreadsheet for analytical data management, quality control charts and statistical analysis.

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Management Information Systems is just about programming
MIS combines business management, systems analysis, strategy, data and technology.
MIS is the same as Computer Science
MIS focuses on applying technology to business problems while Computer Science focuses on computing theory.
MIS graduates only work in IT departments
MIS graduates work in business analysis, consulting, strategy, operations and digital transformation.
Business knowledge is not important in MIS
Business knowledge is essential for aligning technology with organisational goals.