Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Management (DICTM)
This programme is designed to equip a student with strong technical skills and management skills that make them effective technical support personnel in a computing environment but good managers of technical processes. It also serves as an entry point for those interested in pursuing higher qualifications (degree) in Information Technology based degree programmes but did not meet the university entry requirements. Successful completion of this programme leads to the award of “Diploma in Information and Communication Management of Maseno University”.
Programme Courses
Year 1 Semester 1
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CIM 0101 |
Business Organization |
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CIM 0102 |
Communication Skills |
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CIM 0103 |
Introduction to Programming in C |
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CIM 0104 |
Computer Systems |
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CIM 0105 |
Introduction to Computer Applications |
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CIM 0106 |
Business Communication |
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CIM 0107 |
Introduction to Logic Systems |
Year 1 Semester 2
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CIM 0201 |
Data Communications |
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CIM 0202 |
Web Design and publishing |
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CIM 0203 |
Operating Systems |
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CIM 0204 |
Hardware Support |
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CIM 0205 |
Object Oriented Programming in VB |
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CIM 0206 |
Object Oriented Programming in C++ |
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CIM 0207 |
Database Management Systems |
Year 2 Semester 1
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CIM 0301 |
Computer Networks |
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CIM 0302 |
Office Applications Programming |
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CIM 0303 |
Report Generation Skills |
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CIM 0304 |
Internet Technology |
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CIM 0305 |
Organizational Processes |
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CIM 0306 |
Systems Support |
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CIM 0307 |
Programming project |
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CIM 0308 |
Database System Labs |
Year 2 Semester 2
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CIM 0401 |
Introduction to Electronics |
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CIM 0402 |
Digital Electronics |
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CIM 0403 |
Multimedia Systems |
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CIM 0404 |
Introduction to Communication Systems |
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CIM 0405 |
Desktop Publishing |
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CIM 0406 |
Organizational Behaviour |
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CIM 0407 |
Introduction to Java Programming |
Year 3 Semester 1
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CIM 0499 |
Industrial Attachment |
Admission requirements
- Should have passed with a mean grade of C- in KCSE and C -or above in Mathematics
- KCE Division III with Pass in mathematics OR
- Relevant certificate qualification recognized by the Senate.
Duration of the Programme
The duration of the programme shall normally be five semesters. One semester is equivalent to fifteen (15) continuous weeks plus one semester of industrial attachment.
Teaching methods
The teaching methods shall include lectures, Laboratory Exercises, Programming Projects, seminars, tutorials, discussions, and practical.