The PhD in IS curriculum is designed with technology agility in mind due to the 4th industrial revolution. The curriculum is therefore designed to cultivate an agile mindset in students to enable them to be innovative and creative so as to be able to respond to change in the uncertain and turbulent technological environment that characterizes modern information systems. The courses are designed to foster critical thinking and problem-solving strategies so as to facilitate the acquisition of life-long learning skills that can enable them to identify uncertainties and figure out how to adapt as they go.

Justification of the need for the programme

As information systems permeate every facet of life, enterprises endeavour to reengineer their business processes to align themselves with the digitization reality in the wake of the 4th industrial revolution (4IR). This phenomenon results in an ever-increasing digital skill gap that calls for continuous retraining of the workforce.

Overall Goal of the Programme

The aim of the PhD in Information Systems for Digital Transformation curriculum is to produce graduates with the knowledge and skills to conduct information systems research and take on appropriate information system management positions.

Mode of Delivery of the Programme

The mode of delivery of the program will be Blended learning including face-to-face and online learning modes.

Admission Requirements for the Programme

• Be a holder of a Master’s Degree in a computing field from CUK or its equivalent from a recognized institution/university.
• OR Completion of KNQF level 9.

The medium of instruction will be the English language.

Rationale of the Programme

The Msc.Data Science curriculum draws upon social sciences, computer science, mathematical sciences, statistics, management, and law. Students use the latest tools and analytical methods to work with data at scale, derive insights from complex and unstructured data, and solve real-world problems.

Must be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Mathematical Sciences (with adequate computing units) or a related discipline with at least:

1. Upper second class honors degree or cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 on a scale of 4.00; or
2. Lower Second Class Honors or cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capacity through research, presentations or peer-reviewed publications and relevant working experience of two years.

Rationale of the Programme

Kenya has a long term strategic development plan under Vision 2030 which recognizes the role of Science, Technology and Innovation in economic development. The MSc. Cyber Security is a key enabler of the digital economy because it addresses the growing concern of secure cyber space for digital transformation of businesses and organizations.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Mathematical Sciences or a related discipline with:

• Upper second class honors degree or cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.00 OR
• Lower Second Class Honors or cumulative GPA of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training and working experience OR
• Post Graduate Diploma or qualification equivalent to level 8 of KNQA with adequate computing units.

Rationale of the Programme

The need for the programme was verified by carrying out a survey from consumers and potential consumers who interact with current graduates. The sampled respondents indicated that there is a clear need for Statistical Computing experts for research, consultancy and other sectors of the economy.

Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Applied Statistics or Mathematical Sciences with:

• Upper second class honors or cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.00 OR
• Lower Second Class Honors or cumulative GPA of 2.50 with additional relevant training and experience OR
• Post Graduate Diploma or qualification equivalent to level 8 of KNQA with adequate computing units.

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with:

1. Master’s Degree in Business Administration from CUK or its equivalent; or
2. Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from CUK or its equivalent; or
3. Completion of KNQF level 9.

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from CUK or its equivalent, or completion of KNQF level 9.

A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from CUK or its equivalent, or completion of KNQF level 9.

• Second Class Honours Upper Division or
• Second Class Honours Lower Division with required work experience or
• Pass with post qualification work experience or
• Completion of KNQF level 8.

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Upper Second Class Honours, or Lower Second Class Honours plus research evidence or 3 years’ relevant experience, or Pass plus 5 years’ work experience, or Pass with Postgraduate Diploma.

• Second Class Honours Upper Division or
• Second Class Honours Lower Division with required work experience or
• Pass with post qualification work experience or
• Completion of KNQF level 8.

• Second Class Honours Upper Division or
• Second Class Honours Lower Division with required work experience or
• Pass with post qualification work experience or
• Completion of KNQF level 8.

• Second Class Honours Upper Division or
• Second Class Honours Lower Division with required work experience or
• Pass with post qualification work experience or
• Completion of KNQF level 8.

Entry Requirement – A Master Degree in Co-operative Management or Related Discipline.

Number of credit hours covered: 1232 Hours

Duration of the program: 3 years fulltime

Mode of delivery: Face to face; Blended

Employment opportunities: Government Ministries, NGOS, Research institutions, Institutions of Higher Learning, Cooperative Sector, Financial Sector, Policy Sector, Consultancy Firms and Relief and Aid Organizations

Contact information: admissions@cuk.ac.ke or enquiries@cuk.ac.ke Tel:0797 308676

The MSc Marketing, Innovation and Technology programme departs from the generic marketing courses and shows how innovation and technology can proactively shape and create new markets and marketing landscapes.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Business management
2. Bachelor’s degree in any field plus a professional qualification and practice in marketing

• Bachelors in Technology, computing and information, communication and Technology

Bachelors in innovation and Entrepreneurship

Entry Requirement – A Bachelor Degree in Co-operative Business or related Discipline.

Number of credit hours covered: 680 Hours

Duration: 2 years fulltime

Mode of delivery: Face to face; Blended and E-learning

Employment opportunities: Government Ministries, NGOS, Research institutions, Academia, Consultancy Firms, Cooperative Sector, Financial Institutions

Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in Community Development or any other relevant field with at least upper second class honours degree or Lower Second Class honours with one year working experience or pass with two years working experience.

Duration: 2 years fulltime

Mode: Face to face; Blended and E-learning

Bachelor’s degree with second class upper division in Agribusiness, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Business management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship or any other relevant equivalent qualification recognized by the university senate; or second class lower division with one year working experience; or pass with two years working experience.

Duration: 2 years fulltime

Mode: Face to face; Blended and E-learning