[kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in Kenya

Mon Nov 9 14:48:14 EAT 2009

What are the modes of study available for this course? Evening/Full
Time/Distance etc... If targeting professionals, this might be critical...

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 12:31 PM, Okoth Washington <wokoth at kebs.org> wrote:

>  Good afternoon Madam,
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> Kindly circulate the current proposal to enable us review and positively
> contribute to it in line with the two issues you raised.
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> I would also like to share Agosta’ s view on stakeholders forum
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> Okoth Washington
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> *From:* kictanet-bounces+wokoth=kebs.org at lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:
> kictanet-bounces+wokoth <kictanet-bounces%2Bwokoth>=kebs.org@
> lists.kictanet.or.ke] *On Behalf Of *Muthoni Masinde
> *Sent:* 08 November 2009 16:45
> *To:* Okoth Washington
> *Cc:* moturi; waema at uonbi.ac.ke; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
> *Subject:* [kictanet] The Premier B.Sc. Computer Science Programme in
> Kenya
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> Hello everyone,
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> Below is a brief description of the first (in Kenya) Bachelor of Science in
> Computer Science programme; it is currently under review:
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> MOTIVATIONS AND OBJECTIVES
> *
> The School of Computing & Informatics (formerly Institute of Computer
> Science) of the University of Nairobi launched the Bachelor of Science
> (Computer Science) programme in 1992. The programme was aimed at meeting
> perceived development needs in Kenya, which it has done very well. Indeed,
> most of the computer science professionals in industry today have been
> developed through this programme. However, with experience in offering this
> programme and given changes in national development needs as well as changes
> in the fast evolving area of IT, it has become necessary to revise this
> programme.
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> This programme is part of a set of academic programmes (Masters programmes
> in: 1) Computer Science, 2) Applied Computer Science and 3) Information
> Systems as well as PhD in Computer Science) at the School that have been *
> motivated* by the following needs at the national level:
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> (a)   The need for Kenya to harness IT for increased productivity and
> effectiveness in all sectors of the economy for national prosperity.
> (b)  The need for widespread socio-economic awareness (in Kenya) of the
> purpose and capabilities of information systems.
> (c)   The need for Kenya to participate effectively in and reap maximum
> benefits from the global information economy.
> (d)  The need to address the increasing demand for IT education in the
> world of work.
>
> The specific *objectives* of the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
> programme are:
> (a)       To present the theoretical foundations in computer science and to
> integrate these theories in a way that gives the learner deep knowledge of
> computer science
> (b)       To enable learners to use the knowledge gained to analyze, design
> and implement solutions to a wide range of real-world problems.
> (c)       To develop learners who are practical and problem
> solving-oriented and capable of life-long learning.
> (d)       To contribute to the production of computer science and
> information systems professionals required at the various levels of our
> nation’s industrial development and thereby be a partner in the industrial
> development of Kenya.
>
> *PROGRAMME REVIEW GUIDELINES
> *A number of us in the KICTANET list have a stake in this programme; we
> are either current/potential employers/parents/guardians of these graduates
> or we could be current/past students of this programme or even policy makers
> in relevant sectors.  We will appreciate if you could share with us your
> general views on the following two issues:
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>    1. The kind of Computer Science graduate the market needs; in terms of
>    knowledge and skills
>    2. The kind of courses you would recommend to be critical for this
>    graduate
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> Sent by Muthoni Masinde (Lecturer, School of Computing and Informatics) in
> consultation with:
> Christopher  Moturi (Deputy Director, School of Computing and Informatics)
> Tim Waema (Professor, School of Computing and Informatics)
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> Thank you
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