The Department of Computing and Information Science is among the pioneer departments in Kenya offering academic programmes in Computing and Information Science. The department trains professionals in two converging domains: Computing — covering network design, programming, AI and machine learning; and Information Science — covering information organisation and retrieval, business records keeping and data management. With 29 full-time faculty members, the department is one of the largest computing departments in the region.
The Department of Computing and Information Science is among the pioneer departments in Kenya offering academic programmes in Computing and Information Science. The department trains professionals in two converging domains: Computing — covering network design, programming, AI and machine learning; and Information Science — covering information organisation and retrieval, business records keeping and data management. With 29 full-time faculty members, the department is one of the largest computing departments in the region.
| Programme | Level | Duration | Min. Entry |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSc Computer Science | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ | B in Maths & Physics |
| BSc Information Technology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| BSc Records Management and Information Technology | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| Bachelor of Justice and Legal Information Management | Undergraduate | 4 Years | KCSE C+ |
| MSc Computer Science | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc CS or IT (2nd Class Upper) |
| Master of Library and Information Science | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Library/Info Science |
| Master of Records and Archives Administration | Postgraduate | 2 Years | BSc Records Management |
| MSc Knowledge Management | Postgraduate | 2 Years | Bachelor's relevant field |
| PhD Computer Science / Information Science | Doctoral | 3–5 Years | MSc relevant field |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Information systems and knowledge management
Records management and digital archiving
Library and information science research
Network design and cybersecurity
Justice information management and legal informatics
