The world is currently geared towards information and knowledge management. As a result, organizations, both public and private are increasingly realizing and tapping into management of information and knowledge specialists. This course equips the student with the skill to manage information in libraries, archives, records centres, registries among other information centres. A diploma in Information science allows the student to smoothly proceed to a degree in Library Science/Archival Science and other related information sciences.

Aims

The course aims to build on information science. It aims to equip the student with technical and management skills necessary for management of information centres The course provides capacity building in areas of archives, library and records management

Assessment methods

• Written exam – 70%
•  Practical skills assessment – 30%

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Career opportunities in social work are excellent. Information workers help organizations manage their information and knowledge. As a result, they facilitate research and innovation, save on cost and encourage an environment of growth. As an information worker, you can work both in private and public enterprises. You can work with any service provider since every organization generates information and knowledge, regardless of the sector.

Modules

Currently, the course is offered in non-modular mode with the course running for aa two-year period.

Compulsory modules