Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering Program Offered at Jomo Kenyatta University

Bachelors Degree 4years Fulltime Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Bachelors Degree (Accredited by: Jomo Kenyatta University)

About Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering Bachelors Degree program.

The Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication & Information Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) is a four year program that covers disciplines in information technology, telecommunications and computer science.

This program usually include laboratory sessions in order to give students not only a sound theoretical background but also some practical skills. Furthermore, to fit into the competitive and very challenging real world, the graduates are also trained on entrepreneurship, accounting, management and project management. This combination allows them to find a job very quickly, sometimes even before the end of the program.

 

Objectives of Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering

Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) is designed to produce a graduate engineer who has knowledge in the core areas of Telecommunication and Information Engineering.

Entry requirements for Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering

A student wishing to pursue Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) must meet the below minimum requirements:

a)     Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) applicants should satisfy all the requirements below:

i. A candidate must have a mean aggregate of at least grade B – (minus) and

ii.The mean grade for the total score in the four cluster subjects must be at least B(plain) and;

iii.In the individual cluster subjects, a candidate must have at least the scores given below:

Alternative AAlternative B

Mathematics  BMathematics    C+

Chemistry  C+Biological Sciences  C+

Geography or Biology, or    C+Geography or   C+

Any Group IV subjectsAny Group IV subjects

a)     Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A-level equivalent should satisfy all the requirements below:

i.At least two principal passes in Mathematics and Physics; and

ii.At least a total score of nine(9) points at the KACE or equivalent; and

iii.At least a credit pass in chemistry at the KCE or its equivalent.

b)     Higher Diploma holders: A candidate holding a Higher Diploma from Kenya National Examination Council shall be admitted into the third year of study.

c)     Diploma applicants: A candidate must be a holder of JKUAT diploma in engineering with at least a credit pass in the relevant discipline. Diploma holders will normally be admitted into the second year of study.

d)     A holder of other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to a, b, c or d above.

Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering Course Subjects

Bachelor of science Telecommunication & Information Engineering at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology(JKUAT) has several clusters, namely;

  • foundation courses,
  • core engineering courses,
  • core areas of specialization,
  • professional courses and humanities.

The weighting and mode of teaching of the units in these clusters are in line with the expectations of professional bodies like Kenya Engineers Registration Board and will in no doubt make our graduates very competitive anywhere in the world.

About Jomo Kenyatta University

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a public university near Nairobi, Kenya. It is situated in Juja, 36 kilometres northeast of Nairobi, along the Nairobi-Thika SuperHighway. It offers courses in Technology, Engineering, Science, Architecture and Building sciences. The university has a strong research interest in the areas ... read more