Technology

Master of Science in ICT Integration in Education and Instructional Design

The Master of Science in ICT Integration in Education and Instructional Design is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in educational technology, instructional design, e-learning, and ICT integration in education. The programme combines educational theory with technology application, instructional design principles, and research.

Core areas include ICT integration in education, instructional design, e-learning, educational technology, curriculum development, learning analytics, multimedia design, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both theoretical and practical work through coursework, projects, and research.

The programme is offered by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology as MSc in ICT Integration in Education and Instructional Design through the School of Computing and Information Technology. JKUAT is a public university offering the programme over two academic years for full-time students and three years for part-time students.

Students develop competencies in ICT integration, instructional design, e-learning development, educational technology evaluation, and training programme design. The programme provides ICT integration skills relevant to Kenya's education sector, including designing training sessions for ICT policymakers and implementers.

JKUAT charges KES 508,200 total for the programme (~KES 254,100/year for full-time). Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division in a relevant field from a recognised institution, or Lower Second with three years of proven experience.

Graduates pursue careers as instructional designers, e-learning developers, educational technology specialists, ICT trainers, curriculum developers, and lecturers in educational technology across schools, universities, government ministries, EdTech companies, NGOs, and training institutions.

Skills Required

ICT Integration in Education
Instructional Design and Development
E-Learning and Online Course Development
Educational Technology Evaluation
Curriculum Development and Design
Learning Analytics and Assessment
Multimedia Design for Education
Training Programme Design and Delivery
Research Methods in Educational Technology
Academic Writing and Thesis Research

Key Subjects

ICT Integration in Education
Instructional Design and Development
E-Learning and Online Course Development
Educational Technology Evaluation
Curriculum Development and Design
Learning Analytics and Assessment
Multimedia Design for Education
Training Programme Design and Delivery
Research Methods in Educational Technology
Thesis Research

Certifications

AECT Instructional Design Certification
ISTE Educational Technology Certification

Specializations

Instructional Design

Focuses on instructional design, covering principles, models, strategies, development, and managing instructional design.

E-Learning

Examines e-learning, covering development, platforms, delivery, assessment, and managing e-learning.

Educational Technology

Covers educational technology, covering tools, integration, evaluation, innovation, and managing educational technology.

Curriculum Development

Focuses on curriculum development, covering design, alignment, assessment, technology, and managing curriculum.

Learning Analytics

Examines learning analytics, covering data, analysis, tracking, prediction, and managing learning analytics.

Multimedia Design

Covers multimedia design, covering graphics, video, audio, interactive, and managing educational multimedia.

Duration: 2 years
Public, up to: Ksh 252,500
Job market: High

The programme

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

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time, Evening, Weekend
Attachment: 0 months
Average class: 20 students
Award: Masters

What you study

10 subjects

ICT Integration in Education
Instructional Design and Development
E-Learning and Online Course Development
Educational Technology Evaluation
Curriculum Development and Design
Learning Analytics and Assessment
Multimedia Design for Education
Training Programme Design and Delivery
Research Methods in Educational Technology
Thesis Research

Modules

12 in the programme

Foundations of ICT Integration in Education
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines tools, platforms, strategies, policy, pedagogy, and managing ICT in education.
Instructional Design Principles and Models
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers principles, models, strategies, development, evaluation, and managing instructional design.
Research Methods in Educational Technology
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers research design, data collection, analysis, educational technology research methods, and conducting research, preparing students for their thesis.
E-Learning Development and Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines development, platforms, delivery, assessment, management, and managing e-learning.
Educational Technology Tools and Evaluation
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers tools, integration, evaluation, innovation, selection, and managing educational technology.
Curriculum Development and Technology Integration
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Examines design, alignment, assessment, technology, standards, and managing curriculum.
Multimedia Design for Education
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Covers graphics, video, audio, interactive, animation, and managing educational multimedia.
Learning Analytics and Assessment
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Examines data, analysis, tracking, prediction, visualisation, and managing learning analytics.
Training Programme Design and Delivery
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers design, delivery, evaluation, facilitation, needs analysis, and managing training programmes.
Mobile Learning and Emerging Technologies
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Examines mobile, emerging, VR, AR, AI, gamification, and managing emerging educational technologies.
ICT Policy and Digital Transformation in Education
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Covers policy, strategy, transformation, governance, equity, and managing ICT policy in education.
Research Thesis
Year 2Semester 29 creditsCore
Original supervised research thesis on an ICT integration in education topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and educational technology knowledge, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Specialisations

Instructional Design
Focuses on instructional design, covering principles, models, strategies, development, and managing instructional design.
E-Learning
Examines e-learning, covering development, platforms, delivery, assessment, and managing e-learning.
Educational Technology
Covers educational technology, covering tools, integration, evaluation, innovation, and managing educational technology.
Curriculum Development
Focuses on curriculum development, covering design, alignment, assessment, technology, and managing curriculum.
Learning Analytics
Examines learning analytics, covering data, analysis, tracking, prediction, and managing learning analytics.
Multimedia Design
Covers multimedia design, covering graphics, video, audio, interactive, and managing educational multimedia.

A day as a student

A typical day during the MSc in ICT Integration in Education and Instructional Design programme combines lectures, laboratory sessions, design workshops, seminars, and independent study. Sessions cover ICT integration, instructional design, e-learning, educational technology, and curriculum development. ICT integration sessions examine tools, platforms, strategies, policy, and managing ICT in education. Instructional design sessions cover principles, models, strategies, development, and managing instructional design. E-learning sessions cover development, platforms, delivery, assessment, and managing e-learning. Educational technology sessions cover tools, integration, evaluation, innovation, and managing educational technology. Curriculum development sessions cover design, alignment, assessment, technology, and managing curriculum. Learning analytics sessions cover data, analysis, tracking, prediction, and managing learning analytics. Multimedia design sessions cover graphics, video, audio, interactive, and managing educational multimedia. Training programme sessions cover design, delivery, evaluation, facilitation, and managing training. Research methods sessions prepare students for their thesis, covering research design, data collection, and analysis. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience with e-learning platforms, authoring tools, and multimedia development. Design workshops provide hands-on experience with instructional design projects, course development, and evaluation. Seminars provide opportunities for presenting research findings and debating current issues in educational technology. Guest lectures from experienced instructional designers, educational technologists, and EdTech professionals provide practical insights. The programme culminates in a supervised research thesis on an ICT integration in education topic.

The trade offs

In its favour

High demand for educational technology professionals with Kenya's digital transformation in education and laptop programme.
JKUAT offers flexible study modes including full-time, evening, and weekend for working professionals.
Programme combines computing with education, providing versatile career opportunities across both sectors.
Graduates are eligible for AECT and ISTE certifications, enhancing international career prospects.

Against it

Only one university (JKUAT, public) confirmed offering this specific programme.
Programme fees at KES 254,100/year may be significant for some students.
No private university confirmed offering this programme.
Programme may require basic IT skills, limiting access for non-technical education professionals.

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

Public253k to 253k

253k at JKUAT253k at JKUAT

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

JKUAT 252,500/yr (kenyaeducationguide.com). Private unverified.

HELB postgraduate loans are available for Kenyan students. JKUAT may offer scholarships for eligible students. KENET may offer research grants for ICT in education research. Some EdTech companies and government agencies may sponsor staff for postgraduate study.

Funding options

HELB Postgraduate Loan
JKUAT Scholarship
KENET Research Grant

Scholarships

3 recorded

HELB Postgraduate Loan
LoanKsh 200,000Kenyan
Kenyan students pursuing postgraduate studies at recognised universities.
JKUAT Scholarship
ScholarshipKsh 200,000Kenyan
JKUAT offers scholarships for eligible postgraduate students.
KENET Research Grant
ScholarshipKsh 200,000Kenyan
KENET provides research grants for ICT in education research.

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade: N/A (Postgraduate)
Alternative entry: JKUAT requires Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours in a relevant field, or Lower Second with at least three years of proven experience, or Pass degree with at least five years of working experience. Contact the university for specific admission requirements.

How you are assessed

4 components

Coursework and Continuous Assessment
Coursework40% of the mark
Continuous assessment through coursework assignments, design projects, laboratory reports, seminar presentations, and class participation.
Written Examinations
Examination60% of the mark
Written examinations covering ICT integration, instructional design, e-learning, and educational technology.
Practical and Design Project Assessment
Practical40% of the mark
Practical assessment through design projects, e-learning development, instructional design, and demonstrating educational technology skills.
Research Thesis
Research100% of the mark
Original supervised research thesis on an ICT integration in education topic, demonstrating mastery of research methods and educational technology knowledge, assessed through written submission and oral defence.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). JKUAT (public) offers MSc in ICT Integration in Education and Instructional Design through the School of Computing and Information Technology. The programme meets CUE standards for postgraduate training in educational technology and instructional design. Graduates are eligible for AECT instructional design certification and ISTE educational technology certification.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
Academic accreditationRequired
Programme accredited by CUE. JKUAT (public) offers MSc in ICT Integration in Education and Instructional Design through the School of Computing and Information Technology. The programme meets CUE standards for postgraduate training in educational technology and instructional design. Graduates are eligible for AECT instructional design certification and ISTE educational technology certification.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

6 roles

Instructional Designer
High demandKsh 100,000 to Ksh 450,000
Designs instruction, overseeing design, development, evaluation, and managing instructional design.
E-Learning Developer
High demandKsh 100,000 to Ksh 450,000
Develops e-learning courses, overseeing development, platforms, assessment, and managing e-learning.
Educational Technology Specialist
High demandKsh 90,000 to Ksh 400,000
Manages educational technology, overseeing integration, evaluation, support, and managing educational technology.
ICT Trainer
Moderate demandKsh 80,000 to Ksh 350,000
Delivers ICT training, overseeing design, delivery, evaluation, and managing ICT training.
Curriculum Developer
Moderate demandKsh 90,000 to Ksh 400,000
Develops curricula, overseeing design, alignment, assessment, technology, and managing curriculum.
Educational Technology Lecturer
Moderate demandKsh 100,000 to Ksh 450,000
Teaches educational technology at university or college level, overseeing instruction, research, and academic supervision.

Graduate outcomes

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Moodle
SoftwarePrimary
Moodle for e-learning management, covering courses, assessment, tracking, and managing e-learning platforms.
Articulate Storyline
Software
Articulate Storyline for e-learning authoring, covering development, interactive, assessment, and managing course authoring.
SPSS
Software
SPSS for research analysis, covering data, statistics, analysis, and managing educational technology research data.
Adobe Captivate
Software
Adobe Captivate for e-learning development, covering development, interactive, assessment, and managing course development.

Industry links

Common misconceptions

ICT integration in education is just about using computers in class.
ICT integration covers comprehensive tools, platforms, strategies, policy, pedagogy, and evaluation beyond just using computers in class.
Instructional design is just about making slides.
Instructional design covers comprehensive principles, models, strategies, development, and evaluation beyond just making slides.
This programme is only for IT professionals.
ICT integration skills are valuable for teachers, trainers, curriculum developers, and administrators beyond just IT professionals.
E-learning is just about online courses.
E-learning covers comprehensive development, platforms, delivery, assessment, analytics, and engagement beyond just online courses.
Educational technology is just about gadgets.
Educational technology covers comprehensive tools, integration, evaluation, innovation, pedagogy, and policy beyond just gadgets.
This programme has limited career prospects.
Graduates work in diverse sectors including schools, universities, government, EdTech, NGOs, and training institutions.