Bachelor of Business Information and Management

Description of the Programme The Bachelor of Business Information and Management (BIM) has been developed to meet the growing demand for business information management professionals in the corporate sector. Business Information Management systems are integral to every aspect of the business including accounts, sales, procurement, marketing, human resource management etc.  Since departments within the same company are interdependent, companies integrate their information systems, making it easier for separate departments to share information and make more informed decisions with a broader organizational view. Students will acquire a holistic knowledge of the importance of information management within the wider organizational context and a firm grounding on the key aspects as well as the latest trends in information and communications systems and how they can be applied to different areas of the organization. Business information and management systems have helped organizations enhance performance, increase efficiency in the use of resources, performance measurement and creation of new markets as well as overall competitiveness. Minimum Entry Requirements (Parallel Degree Programme) An aggregate of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in Mathematics and English/ Kiswahili. A credit or its equivalent in Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Management or any other related discipline Duration of the programme 4 years Institutions offering this course Kisii University Career Prospects  Graduates secure jobs in virtually all industries in both the public and private sectors where they apply in-depth knowledge of information technology to the business activities of an organization. Potential employers include firms in the service industry, financial institutions, manufacturing firms, transport and logistics firms, research institutions, consultancy firms, educational institutions, etc. Job titles Graduates work as business analysts, financial analysts, account managers, sales trainees, human resource managers, marketing managers, sales representatives, business application developers, business managers, business operations specialists, business process managers, business support managers, chief information officers, enterprise systems analysts, franchise managers, information systems managers, operations managers, and management analyst. Others venture into entrepreneurship to establish their own businesses. Further Study Options Masters Degree Programmes Master of Science (MSc) in Business Information Management MSc in Business Information Systems Management MSc in Business Information Management Master of Business Information Technology Doctor of Philosophy PhD degrees are offered in the above disciplines.