School of Business and Technology

Dean Ms. Anne Wairimu Maguta

School of Business and Technology

Message from the Dean

As Dean of the School of Business and Technology at Umma University, I am proud to lead an institution dedicated to preparing visionary leaders and innovative thinkers for the 21st century. Our core mission is to empower individuals with integrated knowledge, cutting-edge skills, and an ethical compass, bridging traditional business disciplines with transformative technologies like AI and data science through hands-on, real-world learning in state-of-the-art labs and global partnerships. We foster an environment of interdisciplinary excellence, collaborative innovation, and global perspective, emphasizing social responsibility and sustainability. Recent achievements and exciting developments highlight our commitment to growth, and I challenge our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and partners to actively engage, innovate, and lead responsibly – shaping a future where business and technology drive positive societal change. Thank you for being part of this impactful community.

About the School of Business and Technology

Our mission is to identify gaps and create solutions that deepen and advance om understanding of existing and expected challenges in business and in management as well as using technology to enhance societies SBT offers programmes spanning from the masters level, undergraduate, senate approved diplomas and certificates and short courses in business and technology. The school holds two main departments: The Computer Science Department The Business Department

Computer Department Mission

We seek students that are ambitious and are ready to create technological transformation within the Information, Computer and Technology fields as well as provide solutions in other fields. The Computer Science department offers two undergraduate programmes in Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS) and Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT). The BSCS offers two specializations: Networking & Security and Software Engineering Specialization. Both degree programmes run for 8 semesters and a 12-week external attachment. The two programmes have practical classes where students learn to apply the theoretical knowledge gained from class.The practical classes are conducted in technology labs where a lecturer is assisted by a lab technician therefore receiving the needed learning attention and guidance needed. The department also offers two senate approved programs, that is Diploma in Information Communication and Technology and a certificate of the same. The diploma is a three-semester course and a 12 weeks attachment on the fourth semester. The Certificate in Information, Communication and Technology is a two-semester course that equips the learner with basic knowledge on what the field entails

Business Department Mission

As a department, we value and equip students who deeply care about the diverse challenges impacting our world with adequate knowledge, resources and experiences to achieve positive and impactful change in all spheres. The Department of Business offers a masters program in Masters of BusinessAdministration with specializations in strategic management and Finance, Human Resource and Supply Chain Management. The Master’s program is a four Semester program with three semester of coursework and a semester for research project. The learning entails the use of case studies to have a deeper knowledge on management issues and various approaches of handling of handling turbulent business environment. Our undergraduate programs are a Bachelors in Business Management (BBM), Bachelors in Commerce (BCom) and in Business Information Technology. The BBM and B.Com have specializations in Finance and Procurement The uniqueness in the BCom is in the additional Information Technology units that equips the manager with skills needed to make better management, procurement, and finance decisions. Our diploma programs run for four semesters where three semesters are course work and the fourth semester is for a research project and attachment. The diplomas on offer are as per the table below. Our certificate programs duration of learning is two semesters and equip learners with the basic knowledge on the specific field. table below indicates the certificate programs on offer.

Masters of Business Administration

>Bachelor’s Degree course related to Business Administration from an accredited university (Minimum Upper Second Class or GPA 2.5 on a scale of 4)
>Or Bachelor’s degree related to Business Administration courses from an accredited university (Minimum Lower Second Class with two years’ experience.
>Or Any Senate approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Minimum Upper Second Class or GPA 2.5 on a scale of 4)
>Or Any Senate approved Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Minimum Lower Second Class with two years’ experience.

Duration and Fees

4Semesters

Ksh. 80,000 per Semester

Bachelor of Business Management

>KCSE certificate with a minimum of aggregate of C+ (plus) or equivalent qualification. Candidates should have obtained a C in Mathematics and English inthe KCSE Examinations.
>A-Levels or equivalent: Acandidate should have a minimum of three (3) principal passes.
>EACE/KACEIEAACE certificate with a minimum of 2 principals passes and 1 subsidiary pass and five (5) credits inany five subjects at ‘O’ level and three (3) principals at ‘N level.
>Diploma holders in any relevant area of specialisation from an institution recognized or a Kenya National Examination Council Diploma certificate equivalent.
>IB Diploma certificate with a minimum of five passes of grade 4 and above.

Duration and Fees

8 Semesters
12 weeks attachment

Ksh.63,000 per Semester

Attachment Ksh.10,000
Research/ Project Ksh.10,000

Bachelor of Commerce

Duration and Fees

8 Semesters
12 weeks attachment

Ksh.65,000 per Semester

Attachment Ksh.10,000
Research/ Project Ksh.10,000

Bachelor in Business Information Technology

Duration and Fees

8 Semesters
12 weeks attachment

Ksh.70,000 per Semester

Attachment Ksh.10,000
Research/ Project Ksh.10,000

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Duration and Fees

8 Semesters
12 weeks attachment

Ksh.70,000 per Semester

Attachment Ksh.10,000
Research/ Project Ksh.10,000

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

Duration and Fees

8 Semesters
12 weeks attachment

Ksh.70,000 per Semester

Attachment Ksh.10,000
Research/ Project Ksh.10,000

Diploma in Information Communication Technology

A minimum of grade C (Plain) at KCSE with at least D+ in Physics and Mathematics.

Duration and Fees

3 Semesters
12 weeks attachment

Ksh.35,000 per Semester Attachment: Ksh.10,000

Research/ Project: Ksh.l0,000

Diploma in Business Management