Technology

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 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.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 280,000
Private, up to: Ksh 295,500
Job market: High

The programme

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

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 6 months
Average class: 50 students
Award: Bachelor

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 programme

Business 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

High demand — digital economy growth, business digitalisation, and digital transformation needs create strong demand for business and IT professionals.
Diverse settings — graduates work at banks, insurance companies, IT companies, telecommunications, and digital businesses.
Digital transformation — business and IT professionals drive digital transformation, business innovation, and digital business growth.

Against it

Digital disruption — business and IT faces digital disruption, technology changes, and continuous learning requirements.
Cybersecurity risks — business and IT involves managing cybersecurity threats, data protection, and IT security.
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 courses

Public245k to 280k

245k at Kenyatta University280k at University of Nairobi

Private226k to 296k

226k at Daystar University296k at United States International University Africa

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 ~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 recorded

Huawei 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.

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+
Alternative entry: Diploma in Business, IT, Computer Science, or related fields from recognised institutions may be considered for upgrading. Relevant business or IT experience is advantageous.

Mathematics
C+
English or Kiswahili
C+
Business Studies or Economics
C
Physics or Computer Studies
C

How you are assessed

5 components

Research 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

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.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education
NationalRequired
CUE accredits all university programmes in Kenya.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Data 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

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.