| Programme Title: | Bachelor of Science (Records Management and Information Technology) |
| Introduction | Records management falls under the discipline of information science, a field that deals with information management. Records management however specifically focuses on the creation, storage, access and management of the records that emanate from daily transactions of an institution. These activities call for professionals trained in the area of records management. There is therefore, an increased demand for records managers in the job market, both nationally and internationally. The degree in Records management and information technology gives students the requisite skills and competencies in information, records, and knowledge management, information and communication technologies, and records management systems. |
| Programme objectives | The program objectives are train professionals who are able to:
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| Justification / Rationale | Every organization produces records in its daily operations. Records management ensures that these records are properly stored, accessed and managed in accordance with any legal requirements and regulations. For organizations to ensure that their records with historical, fiscal, and legal value are accurately identified and preserved, proper records management activities and systems need to be put in place. |
| Entry Requirements | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE
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| Mode and Structure of Delivery | Regular Full-Time; Distant blended learning (DSVOL) |
| Programme Duration | 4 Years |
| Curriculum Highlights | 1.聽聽聽聽聽聽 Three (3) months industrial attachment for practical aspects of the program
2.聽聽聽聽聽聽 Has several ICT units to infuse technology aspect of the information science practice |
| Career Opportunities | Records manager, archivist, Registry manager, Document centre manager.
Past placements in: Courts, parliament, museum, archives, banks, churches, KRA, among others |
| Tuition and Fee structure | |
| Why this Programme at KU | The Bachelor of Records and IT degree at KU meets market and industry needs by ensuring stakeholder involvement in its development and review. The many computer labs on campus ensure delivery of the ICT related aspects of the program. |