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.