Bachelor of Science in Business and Information Technology
The Bachelor Of Science In Business And Information Technology is a degree programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in in business and information technology. The programme falls under the ICT & Computing category and typically spans 4 years of full-time study at accredited Kenyan universities.
The short answer
- What it costs
- Up to Ksh 280,000 a year at a public institution, Ksh 1,120,000 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 295,500 a year at a private one.The detail
- Who can get in
- A KCSE mean grade of C+ or above, plus 4 subject grades. There is another way in without it.The detail
- How long, and when
- Takes 4 years, full-time, with 6 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 12 institutions.The detail
- Where it leads
- 8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Cloud Security Engineer, at 14 out of 100.The detail
The programme
What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.
Overview
The curriculum covers Business Management and Business Administration, Information Technology and IT Management, Information Systems and Database Management, Software Development and Web Development, Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical applications, developing competencies in technical and analytical competencies. The coursework is designed to build progressive understanding from foundational concepts to advanced topics.
Throughout the programme, students study Data Analytics and Business Intelligence, Business Management and Business Administration, IT Project Management and Business Process Management, Business Analysis and Systems Analysis, Software Development and Web Development. The teaching approach combines lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, assignments and independent research projects. This blend ensures graduates can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems in their field.
The programme offers specialisations in Business Analysis and Systems Analysis, IT Management and Business Administration, Digital Business and E-commerce. Students can focus their studies on areas of particular interest, allowing them to tailor their degree to specific career goals. The flexibility enables graduates to pursue diverse professional paths within the sector.
Graduates of the Bachelor Of Science In Business And Information Technology pursue careers as Data Analyst / Business Intelligence Analyst, Digital Business Manager / E-commerce Manager, Systems Analyst / IT Consultant, Business IT Manager / IT Manager. They find employment in various sectors including government agencies, private companies, research institutions, non-governmental organisations and academic institutions. The degree opens doors to both local and international opportunities.
The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and offered at recognised universities across Kenya. Students benefit from industry attachments, fieldwork and practical training that complement classroom learning and enhance employability upon graduation.
What you study
10 subjects- Business Management and Business Administration
- Information Technology and IT Management
- Information Systems and Database Management
- Software Development and Web Development
- Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
- Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
- Digital Business and E-commerce
- IT Project Management and Business Process Management
- Business Analysis and Systems Analysis
- Research Methods and Business IT Research
Modules
10 in the programmeBusiness Management and Business Administration
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Business management, business administration, business strategy, and supporting business management.
Information Technology and IT Management
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Information technology, IT management, IT strategy, and supporting information technology.
Information Systems and Database Management
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Information systems, database management, data management, and supporting information systems.
Software Development and Web Development
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Software development, web development, mobile development, and supporting software development.
Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Cloud Computing and Cybersecurity: Cloud computing, cybersecurity, IT security, and supporting cloud computing. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Data analytics, business intelligence, data analysis, and supporting data analytics.
Digital Business and E-commerce
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Digital business, e-commerce, digital marketing, and supporting digital business.
IT Project Management and Business Process Management
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
IT project management, business process management, project management, and supporting IT project management.
Business Analysis and Systems Analysis
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
Business analysis, systems analysis, requirements analysis, and supporting business analysis.
Research Methods, Business IT Research and Project
Year 4Semester 16 creditsCore
Research methods, data collection, monitoring and evaluation, M and E, business IT research, research project, and supporting research methods and project work.
Specialisations
Business Analysis and Systems Analysis
Specialises in business analysis, systems analysis, requirements analysis, and IT consulting. 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 Management and Business Administration
Focuses on IT management, business administration, IT strategy, and business IT management. 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 and Business Intelligence
Focuses on data analytics, business intelligence, data analysis, and business decision support. 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.
Software Development and IT Solutions
Focuses on software development, web development, mobile development, and IT solutions. 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.
Digital Business and E-commerce
Concentrates on digital business, e-commerce, digital marketing, and digital business management. 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 starts with morning lectures on business management, information technology, or digital business, followed by business IT practicals, fieldwork, or industry visits. Students develop business IT solutions, manage IT projects, analyze business data, support digital transformation, and work on their research project. Business IT attachments at IT companies, banks, and digital businesses provide hands-on experience.
The trade-offs
| In its favour | Against it |
|---|---|
| High demand — digital economy growth, business digitalisation, and digital transformation needs create strong demand for business and IT professionals. | Digital disruption — business and IT faces digital disruption, technology changes, and continuous learning requirements. |
| Diverse settings — graduates work at banks, insurance companies, IT companies, telecommunications, and digital businesses. | Cybersecurity risks — business and IT involves managing cybersecurity threats, data protection, and IT security. |
| Digital transformation — business and IT professionals drive digital transformation, business innovation, and digital business growth. | Skills gap — business and IT requires both business and IT skills, creating a skills gap challenge. |
What it costs
Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.
What it costs, and where
Against 191 technology coursesAnnual 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 ~244,800/yr, UoN ~280,000/yr. USIU 295,500/yr (usiu.ac.ke), Daystar ~225,800/yr.
Students can access HELB undergraduate loans and KUCCPS placement. County bursaries, IT company sponsorships, and international ICT scholarships are available.
Funding options
HELB Undergraduate Loan
KUCCPS Placement
County Government Bursaries
Scholarships
5 recordedHuawei Seeds for the Future Kenya
Scholarship
Talented ICT/STEM university students with a GPA of 3.0+
Generation Google Scholarship
Scholarship
Women in computer science and related technical fields
IT Company Sponsorships
ScholarshipKsh 150,000Kenyan
IT companies, banks, and digital businesses may sponsor business and IT students in exchange for service commitment.
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
PlacementKsh 0Kenyan
Kenyan students placed to public universities through KUCCPS receive government-subsidised tuition.
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan citizens pursuing undergraduate studies at accredited universities.
Scholarships you could apply for
11 usable where it is taught- Equity Group Foundation Wings to Fly
Closes 28 February 2027FullEquity Bank
Full secondary + university
- Aga Khan Foundation Scholarship
Closes 31 March 2027FullAga Khan Foundation
Full university study
- KCB Foundation Scholarship
Closes 31 March 2027FullKCB Bank
Full tuition + stipend
- Mombasa Cement Scholarship
Closes 31 May 2027PartialMombasa Cement Ltd
KES 100,000 per year
- Safaricom Foundation ICT Scholarship
Closes 30 June 2027FullSafaricom Foundation
Full tuition + internship
- Family Bank Foundation Education Support
Closes 30 June 2027PartialFamily Bank
KES 80,000 per year
- HELB Undergraduate Scholarship
Closes 31 July 2027PartialHigher Education Loans Board
KES 40,000 to 60,000 per year
- County Government Scholarships
Varies by countyPartialCounty Governments
KES 50,000 to 200,000 per year
Getting in
The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.
What you need
Diploma in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related fields from recognised institutions may be considered for upgrading. Relevant business or IT experience is advantageous.
When it next starts
Taught at 12 institutionsIncluding St. Paul's University, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya Methodist University.
Including St. Paul's University, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya Methodist University.
Including St. Paul's University, University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Kenya Methodist University.
How you are assessed
5 componentsResearch Project
Research10% of the mark
Independent business and IT research project, assessed through written report and presentation.
Industry Attachment Assessment
Clinical10% of the mark
Assessment of industry attachments including business IT work, documentation, and supervision evaluation.
End of Semester Written Examinations
Exam30% of the mark
Written examinations covering business management, information technology, business strategy, and business IT research.
Continuous Assessment Tests and Assignments
Cat20% of the mark
Assignments, tests, presentations, case studies, and business IT projects throughout each semester.
Business and IT Practical Examinations
Practicum30% of the mark
Assessment of business and IT competencies including IT management, business analysis, software development, and data analytics.
Accreditation
Commission for University Education
NationalRequired
CUE accredits all university programmes in Kenya.
Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Certified by Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK) for ICT professionals. The Kenya Information and Communications Act governs ICT. The National ICT Policy guides digital development. Data Protection Act governs data protection.
Where it leads
The roles it opens, and what you leave with.
Where graduates go
5 rolesData Analyst / Business Intelligence Analyst
High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 160,000
Analyzes data, business intelligence, data analytics, and supports business decision-making at banks, insurance companies, or IT companies.
Digital Business Manager / E-commerce Manager
High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 160,000
Manages digital business, e-commerce, digital marketing, and supports digital business at e-commerce companies, retail companies, or digital businesses.
Systems Analyst / IT Consultant
High demandKsh 75,000 to Ksh 170,000
Analyzes systems, IT solutions, business systems, and supports IT consulting at IT companies, consulting firms, or government agencies.
Business IT Manager / IT Manager
High demandKsh 80,000 to Ksh 180,000
Manages business IT, IT operations, IT strategy, and supports digital transformation at banks, insurance companies, or IT companies.
IT Business Analyst / Business Analyst
High demandKsh 75,000 to Ksh 170,000
Analyzes business requirements, IT solutions, business processes, and supports digital transformation at banks, IT companies, or consulting firms.
Graduate outcomes
Graduates work as business IT managers and IT business analysts. Business and IT is in high demand driven by digital economy growth. Salaries range from KES 70,000 to 180,000 per month. Ministry of ICT, CAK, banks, and IT companies offer the main opportunities.
Where these fields lead
8 careers- Cloud Security EngineerTechnology14Low exposure
- Industrial Robotics ProgrammerTechnology14Low exposure
- Embedded Firmware EngineerTechnology15Low exposure
- Embedded Linux DeveloperTechnology15Low exposure
- Site Reliability EngineerTechnology15Low exposure
- Applied Cryptography EngineerTechnology16Low exposure
- Database Reliability EngineerTechnology16Low exposure
- Edge Computing EngineerTechnology16Low exposure
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
Business and IT is just about computer skills.
Business and IT includes business management, IT management, digital transformation, business strategy, information systems, and business innovation — computer skills is one component.
Business and IT is only for IT companies.
Business and IT applies to banks, insurance companies, telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, healthcare, and many other industries beyond IT companies.
There are limited career opportunities for business and IT graduates in Kenya.
Kenya's digital economy growth, business digitalisation, e-commerce expansion, and digital transformation needs create demand for business and IT professionals at banks, IT companies, and digital businesses.
This programme has limited career opportunities.
Graduates pursue diverse career paths across multiple sectors in Kenya and internationally.