Telecommunications - Strathmore University

Bachelor of Science
Telecommunications
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The Course
The Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications(BSc
TC) is a course that prepares candidates to become
specialists in the Telecommunications industry and
can address the needs of modern business.
It is designed to meet the increasing
demand in the market place for IT
professionals with a wide knowledge of
business management, technical skills in
telecommunications and the capacity to
harness and implement ICT strategies
taking advantage of emerging technologies.
The programme focuses on the strategic
use, development, implementation and
management of telecommunication
systems and devices. It meets the need to
have graduates with good computer and
telecommunications skills in the emerging
knowledge economy.
What will you learn
The course will provide you with a solid
foundation in mathematical, computer
programming and statistical skills applied in
telecommunication economic events of a
country.
Major Units
• Basic data and voice communications
• Drawing and design
• Wireless telecommunications
• Computational models for
telecommunications
• Internetworking telecommunications
systems
• Management of telecommunications
infrastructure
Careers
Programme Courses in humanities and
ethics are included to address the need
for a wider consideration of issues in
business decision-making. The graduates
are prepared to work as Project Managers,
Installation Engineers, Maintenance
Engineers, Integration Engineers, and
Network Administrators etc.
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Education Financing
To help you manage your education financing,
Strathmore has partnered with Commercial
Bank of Africa and the World Bank’s International
Finance Corporation to offer low-interest loans to
students pursuing degrees and diplomas at the
University. Students can also get loans from
the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Learning Facilities
E-Learning
Strathmore University is a pioneer in
the use of ICT. Our e-learning system
enables students to view the coursework
material that lecturers have posted, submit
their finished assignments, update their
calendars, interact and chat with fellow
students, participate in various fora and
communicate with their lecturer. Students
have access to numerous computer
laboratories, unlimited Internet, a wide
range of software and e-mail. A wireless
network enables students with laptops
access to the network from various
locations around the campus.
Library
The library complex and reading room are
spacious, with an atmosphere that is highly
conducive to private study and research.
The wide range of material contributes
to the university’s excellent academic
performance. The library system is available
online.
Entry
Requirements
• KCSE with a minimum of B both in
Maths and English.
• KACE certificate with a minimum of
two principal passes, and a minimum of
a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE.
Exemptions
Only Strathmore DBIT graduates can
qualify for exemptions.
Intakes
Fulltime Course intake July.
Entrance Examinations
Candidates are required to sit an General
Entrance Examination (GEE), which shall
consists of: Mathematics, English and finally
an Oral interview.
• Applicants should report to the
University by 8.00am on the day of the
interview and should bring:
• Three (3) passport-size photographs
• Original and photocopies of all relevant
academic and professional certificates
• Copy of the national ID/ Birth
Certificate/Passport
• Entrance Examination fee of KShs 600.
Interviews are held on every Tuesday and
Thursday at 8.00am.
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At Strathmore University, we are open to everyone, as
felt in our warm family atmosphere and the simplicity and
confidence with which we engage one another. We encourage
open, lively and responsible interaction based on the respect
for the freedom and opinion of others. Our culture and
reputation for outstanding excellence has deep roots. We are
driven by the desire to enable you recognise the dignity and
worth of self and of others and to make that fact propel you
to achieve the greatest possible excellence in what you do and
to do it for the service of others. Strathmore University is for
those seeking to be that peerless professional, revolutionary
entrepreneur, inspirational manager or exemplary leader who
wants to make an impact and transform our society.
How to reach us
The University is located on Ole Sangale Road (off Langata
Road) accessible by private means or public transport from the
Central Bus Station with signboard 14A – Strathmore.
For more details contact:
Admissions Office, Strathmore University
PO Box 59857-00200 City Square, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel (020) 6006155 Mobile 0733 618135, 0722 205428
Fax (020) 6007498 Email admissions@strathmore.edu
www.strathmore.edu
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