Bachelor of Science in Information Systems and Technology at United States International University Africa (USIU-A)

• Information Systems

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE):

• Mean grade of C + (plus) and above

East African Certificate of Education (EACE)/Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE)/Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) /East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE):

• 5 Credits in any 5 subjects at 'O’ Level, and 3 Principal passes at 'A’ Level

12th GRADE (U.S High School Diploma):

• G.P.A. of 2.50 or higher

General Certificate of Education (GCE)/International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE)/International Baccalaureate (IB)

• 5 Upper Level Passes at O Level and 3 principal passes at A Level

IB Diploma

• Five passes of grade 4 and above

International Applicants

• U.S. citizens/permanent residents must submit their SAT or ACT scores for evaluation. The scores are evaluated in conjunction with the high school grade point average.

It should be noted that:

• A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 79 and above in the internet based, IELTS score of 7 or better, or a Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English of grade C or better is required for those applicants whose language of instruction is not English..
• Meeting the minimum entrance requirement for any of the programs does not guarantee admissions into the University program.

Transfer Admissions

• Official evaluation of undergraduate transfer credit is under the authority of the dean or designee of a school in consultation with the Admissions Office. All degree-seeking undergraduate applicants must submit official high school records (showing date of graduation) and college records.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course.

Application Forms

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• Application Form: For All Undergraduate & Masters Programs
• Application Form: MBA - Global Business Management, MBA - Health Leadership Management
• Application Form: Doctor of Business Administration
• Application Form: Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations
• Application Form: Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology
• Application Form: Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems and Technology

Undergraduate Applicants

• Non-refundable Application Fee (KES. 3,000 or USD $50) – No cash payments
• Complete and signed application form
• Originals & a copy of all academic transcripts, diplomas or certificates (All originals, where necessary, will be returned)
• High School Leaving Certificate.
• One recent passport size photograph (write your name on reverse side).
• Copy of the National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.
• Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Equation Certficate (for all Foreign Qualifications)

Graduate Applicants

• Non-refundable Application Fee (KES. 3,000 or USD $50) – No cash payments (see banking options).
• Complete and signed application form (Please observe the deadlines)
• Original and copy of official degree certificate and transcripts for each college or professional school previously attended. (All originals, where necessary, will be returned).
• Originals and a copy of all supportive academic documents
• A two-page essay addressing these two topics:
  • What experiences led you to select your professional objectives.
  • What other two factors would you like to be considered in evaluating your application.
• An updated curriculum vitae/resume.
• Two letters of recommendation (download provided form).
• One recent passport size photography (write your name on reverse side)
• Copy of the National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.
• Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Equation Certficate
  (for all Foreign Qualifications)

Doctoral Applicants

• Non-refundable Application Fee (KES. 3,000 or USD $50) – No cash payments (see banking options).
• Complete and signed application form (Please observe the deadlines).
• Official/Original and copies of all degree certificates and accompanying transcript for both the Master’s and the Bachelor’s degrees attained from each college or professional school previously attended. (All originals, where necessary, will be returned)
• Originals and a copy of all supportive academic documents.
• An updated curriculum vitae/resume.
• One recent passport size photography (write your name on reverse side).
• Copy of the National Identity Card or Birth Certificate.
• Three letters of recommendations from current or past supervisor, or former lecturers, peers or professional in your field. (Recommenders must have known the applicant for at least two (2) years.)
• A one thousand (1000) words biographical letter/essay outlining your achievement, reasons for applying for the post-graduate program and your expectations of the program (DBA & Psy.D applicants only).
• An academic writing sample in APA stylef of between 8-10 pages with references (Psy.D applicants only).
• Submission of a mini-PhD research proposal of between 4-6 pages (PhD.IR applicants only).
• Evidence of academic work published by the applicant (PhD.IR applicants only).
• Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA) Equation Certficate (for all Foreign Qualifications)

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