School of Science, Engineering and Technology

The School of Science Engineering and Technology offers interdisciplinary undergraduate programs in Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology, and Technology related courses.Besides offering its own programs, the School also services courses offered in other Schools. These include general mathematics for non-science students as well as introductory computer courses for all students in the university.
Besides offering its own programs, the School also services courses offered in other Schools. These include general mathematics for non-science students as well as introductory computer courses for all students in the university. For more information on these programmes, please visit their individual links.

The School is committed to offering competitive market-driven courses to ensure employability of our graduates. Approximately 90% of our graduates have already secured jobs, with a very good number of them gaining promotions shortly after starting work. Most of our graduates secure these jobs before they finish their degree programmes, during their internship periods. As part of its strategic development plan, the School of SSET has embraced the Government of Kenya’s long-term national development vision known as the Vision 2030 as its main focus. As we all know, Science and Technology, specifically ICT, has been identified as a key pillar that will help achieve the Vision 2030 and in so doing help make Kenya a thriving middle class economy and greatly lift the living standards of Kenyans.

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Dr. Peter Rugiri
Dean, School of Science, Engineering & Technology

School's Vision
School's Mission

School's Vision

To become a modern, locally and internationally recognized, centre of excellence in teaching and research in ICT and applied sciences.

School's Mission

To attract qualified students to undertake courses in various fields of ICT and applied sciences as well as attract researchers to carry out research projects in areas relevant to the Kenyan market. It is our aim to equip students and researchers with practical tools that will enable them develop solutions relevant to mankind both locally and internationally.

Departments

1. Department of Computer Science & Information Technology

Welcome to the department of Computer Science & Information Technology. Our courses are tailored to meet new and rising demands of IT professional. We regularly review our courses to cater for emerging technological trends in IT and computer technology applications. Our primary goal as a department is to produce IT professionals who are ethical, highly skilled and flexible to work in basically all IT fields and to adjust swiftly to any future changes in the technology

2. Department of Mathematics and Actuarial Science

The Department of mathematics and actuarial science offers a four-year Bachelor of actuarial science at the Main Campus. The program, founded on Christian values equips the students with Godly virtues and further challenges them to extend the service to the community. The department has continued to grow over many years in academics, research and placement performance.

The department have distinguished faculty who are highly dedicated and committed to nurturing mathematics and actuary professionals. They are carefully recruited and have overtime exhibited high level of knowledge, skills and competence in academic excellence.
Under the department of mathematics and actuarial science, the students are exposed to difference statistical analysis tools (eg; SAS, R-Program, Stata, Minitab, and Spss) preparing them for job market.

The Department has always stood for Excellence and Service in academics and our students have been well accepted by reputed organizations for industrial attachment or internships and employment.

3. Department of Biological & Physical Sciences

Vision of the Department

To become a modern, locally and internationally recognized centre of excellence and research in Environmental sciences and Biological sciences

Mission of the Department

To attract qualified students to undertake courses in various fields of Environmental sciences and Biological sciences as well as attract researchers to carry out research projects in areas relevant to the Kenyan market. It is our aim to equip students and researchers with practical tools that will lead to employment both locally and internationally.

Overview

The Department incorporates Environmental Science, Biological sciences (Botany / Zoology) and Chemistry courses. The department has well developed laboratory facilities which are fitted with the state of the art technology. Our holistic approach to teaching and research, integrating physical, chemical, biological, social and geotechnical sciences into the study of natural and human environments, is truly a modern philosophy

Academic Programs

The School offers the following programmes:

PhD in IT Security and Audit (offered through course work and thesis)
PhD in IT (Offered through Course work and Thesis)
Master of Science in IT Security and Audit
Master of Science in Information Technology
Master of Science in Physics
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Security & Forensics
Bachelor or Science in Telecommunications
Bachelor of Science (specialization in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany or Zoology)
Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Diploma in Computer Science
Diploma in Information Technology
Certificate in Information Technology
Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment

Admission Requirements

All Undergraduate Courses:

The minimum entry qualifications is C+(plus) at KCSE and must meet specific program requirements.
Those with A level qualifications must possess at least 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary in relevant subjects

Ph.D Qualifications: Be a holder of a Master’s degree

Masters Qualifications: First Degree Second Class Honours (Upper Division), or Lower Division with 2 years of work experience