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

Mon Nov 9 15:01:27 EAT 2009

Muthoni,

This looks like what i covered[?]. It may be a good idea to target ICS/SCI
alumni (in a targeted session ) to share their experiences on how they have
integrated into industry. I am sure many will be have interesting feedback
as well as ideas.

Muthoni

On Mon, Nov 9, 2009 at 1:40 PM, Muthoni Masinde <muthoni at uonbi.ac.ke> wrote:

>  Agosta,
> Thank you for the enquiry.  I am attaching a 6-page document containing a
> brief extract of the curriculum.  We also have a 2-page questionnaire for
> employers which we have distributed to a few employers.  We will be glad to
> reach more employers.
>
> We have not finalised on what kind of forum we will use to disseminate our
> final ‘product’; I will share this with you once we have finalised.
>
>
> Regards,
> Muthoni
>
>
>
> On 11/9/09 9:32 AM, "Agosta Liko" <agostal at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Muthoni.
>
> Could you share the proposed 4 year curriculum so that we can review ...
>
> Also, please advice on when/how you intend to take views from employers etc
> etc
>
> Will there be a forum ?
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
>
>
> Date: Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:45:24 +0300
> From: Muthoni Masinde <muthoni at uonbi.ac.ke>
> To: 'KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions' <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke
> >
> Cc: moturi <moturi at uonbi.ac.ke>, "waema at uonbi.ac.ke"
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> Hello everyone,
>
> Below is a brief description of the first (in Kenya) Bachelor of Science in
> Computer Science programme; it is currently under review:
>
>
> 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.
>
> 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:
>
> (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:
>
> 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
>
> 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)
>
>
> Thank you
>
>
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