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PhD in Information Technology

To develop and produce PhD graduates with high level competencies, knowledge and skills to independently and appropriately apply relevant scientific research principles in identifying problems and emerging challenges in the field of information technology, formulate research and generate new to enhance existing theories, concepts and positively influence practice for the overall good of humanity. 

Programme Courses

 

Year 1 Semester 1


 

CIT 901

Research Methods in Computing.

CIT 903

Emerging Trends in IT and Implications.

CIT 905

Philosophies of Information Communication Technologies.

CIT 907

Information Technology Innovations Management

 

Year 1 Semester 2


 

CIT 902

Scientific Writing and Dissemination. 

CIT 904

ICTs, Society and Development.

CIT 906

Law, ICT Policies and ICT Governance.

CIT 908

Contemporary Topics in Information Technology.


 

Year 2 Semester 1


 

CIT 999

Research Proposal Defense

CIT 999

Research Work and Progress Reporting

 

Year 2 Semester 2


 

CIT 999

Research Work and Progress Reporting

 

Year 3 Semester 1


 

CIT 999

Research Work and Progress Reporting


 

Year 3 Semester 2


 

CIT 999

Research Work, Thesis Writing and Progress Reporting, Thesis Defense Preparation.

Admission Requirements

Possess a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Technology of Maseno University or any other University accredited by Commission of University of Education or a hold degree in a related field as approved by Maseno University Senate. 

Programme Duration

The programme shall take a minimum of three (3) academic years and a maximum of five (5) academic years, distributed over six semesters of full-time attendance.