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

[Sam Aguyo]

Dear All,

It is nice having this discussion, some of my thoughts are below.


·         The kind of Computer
Science graduate the market needs; in terms of knowledge and skills
You realize that
this field really changes first i.e.  Languages
maturing (getting simpler) by the day therefore a lot of hard coding will diminish.  This leaves the students
more with alignment of technology to business requirements. Considering this,
it is of utmost importance for our institutions like UON to start modeling these
students to be capable of interpreting the business requirements and what
technology can provide.
 
In my view, the
current state promotes concentration on technology than providing business
solutions (industry knowledge). The end result is having graduates who are detached
from mainstream management and are therefore relegated to back office solution
centres.  We would want to see the
graduates rise to become CEOs of companies or illustrious industry entrepreneurs.
This can happen when our institutions start inculcating in the minds, strong business
principles. If you asked me i would include management and entrepreneurship in the the curriculum.
 
·         The kind of courses you would recommend to be critical
for this graduate
Universities are knowledge centres
so any temptation to be like a reed that dances with the wind should be
avoided. We may not have a curriculum that addresses all the industry
requirements lest we start teaching <experience!>.  The curriculum should be premised on the
industry fundamentals, we had narrow band now it is broadband.  We had copper technology now we have fibre
and it is bound to change, there is a danger in taking a reductionist approach.Sam Aguyo

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