2 YR ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Course Duration: 2 Years (4 semesters, including holidays and attachment)
Course Fee: 30,000 Kenyan Shillings per semester (each semester takes 3 months)

Course Overview:

This course integrates business management principles with information technology, focusing on IT applications in business operations, strategic planning, and digital transformation.

Year 1

Semester 1: Introduction to Business Information Technology

• Week 1-2: Introduction to Business IT

• • Role of Information Technology in Business
  • IT Infrastructure Components
  • Business Processes and IT Alignment
  • Introduction to ERP Systems

• Week 3-6: Business Applications of IT

• • Office Productivity Software (MS Office Suite, Google Workspace)
  • Database Management Systems (DBMS)
  • E-commerce Platforms and Online Payment Systems
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 7-10: Business Analytics

• • Basics of Business Data Analysis
  • Data Visualization Tools (Tableau, Power BI)
  • Reporting and Decision Support Systems
  • Mini Project

• Week 11-14: Introduction to Management Information Systems (MIS)

• • MIS Concepts and Components
  • Role of MIS in Organizational Decision Making
  • MIS Implementation and Integration
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 2: IT Project Management in Business Context

• Week 1-4: IT Project Planning and Execution

• • Project Initiation and Scope Definition
  • Project Scheduling and Resource Allocation
  • Risk Management in IT Projects
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: Agile Methodologies in Business

• • Agile Principles and Practices
  • Scrum Framework in Business Projects
  • Agile Project Tracking and Reporting
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: Digital Marketing and Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

• • Digital Marketing Strategies and Tools
  • CRM Systems and Customer Data Management
  • Social Media Marketing and Analytics
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems

• • ERP Implementation Lifecycle
  • ERP Modules (Finance, HR, Supply Chain)
  • Integration of ERP with Business Processes
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • End-of-Semester Exam

Year 2

Semester 3: Advanced Business IT Solutions

• Week 1-4: Business Intelligence and Analytics

• • Advanced Data Analysis Techniques
  • Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning in Business
  • BI Tools and Dashboards
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 5-8: E-commerce and Online Business Strategies

• • E-commerce Platforms and Technologies
  • Online Store Management and Optimization
  • Payment Gateways and Security
  • Mini Project

• Week 9-12: IT Governance and Compliance

• • IT Governance Frameworks (COBIT, ITIL)
  • Compliance Requirements (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA)
  • Risk Management in IT Governance
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-14: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

• • Planning for Business Continuity
  • Disaster Recovery Strategies
  • Testing and Maintenance of Business Continuity Plans
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 15-16: Semester Review and Assessment

• • Review of Key Concepts
  • Practice Projects
  • Mid-Semester Exam

Semester 4: Capstone Project and Industry Applications

• Week 1-4: Capstone Project

• • Project Planning and Design
  • Implementation of Business IT Project
  • Portfolio Development
  • Final Presentation and Evaluation

• Week 5-8: Industry Attachment

• • Attachment in Business IT Roles
  • Applying Skills in Real-World Projects
  • Industry Best Practices
  • Practical Experience

• Week 9-12: Professional Development

• • Career Pathways in Business Information Technology
  • Building a Professional Portfolio
  • Networking and Career Development
  • Practical Exercises

• Week 13-16: Course Review and Final Exam

• • Comprehensive Course Review
  • Practice Projects
  • Final Exam

Attachment

Students will undertake an industry attachment to gain practical experience in applying business IT solutions in real-world settings. This attachment period allows students to integrate their knowledge of IT applications with business operations, preparing them for roles in digital transformation and business technology management.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive an "Ordinary Diploma in Business Information Technology" certificate, recognizing their expertise and skills in leveraging IT for business management and digital innovation.