Umma University

Umma University

Umma University is an established university in Kenya accredited by the Commission for University Education. The University has two campuses; Thika and Kajiado. Umma University offers courses in Computer Science, Nursing (Direct Entry and Upgrading), Business Management, Information and Communication Technology, Islamic Sharia, Islamic Banking & Finance and Islamic Studies.
Umma University was established to increase access to quality higher education to diverse individuals and communities. Umma University is ‘the University of the People’ with the objective of delivering knowledge in various platforms from traditional classroom learning, Distance and Open Learning, On-Line courses and learning using modern technology.

The university combines Islamic moral and ethical orientation with practical learning about business and technology with the aim of nurturing scholars with varied experiences and leaders with an ethical approach to leadership. Umma University provides a serene environment for learning and teaching. The University has rigorous selection criteria not only informed by academic qualifications but also personal character and discipline.
Those who choose to join Umma University will find the experience stimulating, enriching and satisfying. While teaching using the most modern approaches delivered by experienced lecturers, Umma also aims at molding the character of the learners to make them more effective and ethical professionals.

Umma University’s philosophy comes from the meaning of its name “Umma” which means people or community in Swahili and Arabic. Umma University is the University of the People and community service is almost a requirement contributing to the final grade of students.
Students and staff are required to participate in various endeavors that contribute to the overall welfare of the community within and outside the university. Such endeavors are not only occasional high visibility actions but regular contact with the community including inviting community members for seminars, public lectures, and workshops on pertinent issues, sharing knowledge, voluntary service and sharing essentials like water and other resources.

Mission
To provide quality university education and training through nurturing and promoting creative and innovative, transmission and integration of knowledge and technology in order to produce holistic graduates of high value and integrity.
Philosophy
The philosophy of Umma University is based on Islamic values with an emphasis on the total development of individual talent, moral rectitude, hard work, and competitiveness so as to encourage excellence in all spheres of life.
It is also based on dedication to the furtherance of the Islamic principles while promoting peaceful co-existence between people who profess different faiths.
Core Values
Umma University upholds the following core values:
The following are the fundamental core values that will guide the Umma University in the implementation of this strategy:
  • Integrity: The University strives to uphold the values of honesty, truthfulness, and sincerity while remaining ethical and fair in all its activities. The University seeks to maintain a professional outlook while conducting business. The time and effort put into every program and activity is true to the mission of providing quality university education and training in a professional manner.
  • Partnership: The success of the University is dependent upon the partnerships forged. The intellectual capacity and passion of all staff are the key drivers in achieving partnerships with the relevant customers/clients.
  • Respect: The University recognizes and values all individuals’ unique talents, respects their dignity and strives to foster their commitment to excellence.
  • Stewardship: The University endeavors to foster a spirit of service to employ its resources effectively and efficiently both for the development of the University and community towards the realization of it mission.
  • Morality: The University firmly believes that a strong moral code is a key component of earning trust both internally and externally. The University strives to uphold the highest possible moral competency and responsibility. It is steadfast in practicing and observing ethical and moral principles as outlined in the vision.
  • Innovativeness: The University is committed to seeking new ways of creating and applying knowledge to enhance continuous improvement. In the current market place, innovative ideas and techniques are essential to the success of the University. The University aims to be creative, effective and efficient to help develop inspired, visionary graduates for the market place.

Umma University Courses

Umma University is designed to train graduates who will positively contribute to the spiritual and social well being of the society. The academic programs are designed around these themes with particular emphasis on the marketability of skills as well as educating an all-round individual.

Postgraduate Programmes

  • Masters in Islamic Studies

Degree Programmes

  • Bachelor of Business Management
  • Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies
  • Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Sharia
  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Upgrading and Direct Entry)
  • Bachelor of Law and Sharia – Coming Soon

Diploma Programmes

  • Diploma in Islamic Banking and Finance
  • Diploma in Islamic Studies
  • Diploma in the Arabic Language
  • Diploma in Business Management
  • Diploma in Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Certificate Programmes

  • Certificate in Information Technology
  • Certificate in the Arabic Language
  • Certificate in Business Management
  • Certificate in the English Language

Bachelor of Business Management

The Bachelor of Business Management (BBM) is tailored to prepare students to work in diverse fields of modern business as Marketers, Managers, Accountants, and General Managers. The course is structured to reflect the varied skills required in the dynamic world of business. The students will be introduced to the theory and practice of business management in the first and second years. They will be required to learn new ideas about ethics and morality in business and society. In the third and fourth years, students will specialize in one of the following four areas:

  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Management

The overall goal of this program is to produce competent and ethical graduates with a wide range of skills, knowledge and attitudes to respond to the need for effective management of public and private institutions.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The computing industry has witnessed an exciting, vigorous and somewhat challenging transition over the years and has come to be accepted as an integral part of nearly all aspects of modern life and society. Commercial and non-commercial organizations are, today than ever before, embracing new computing technologies at a massive rate and these technologies are continually developing and changing rapidly consequently making the field of computing highly dynamic and challenging.
This calls for graduates who are exposed to both theoretical and practical dimensions in all areas of this field with a solid understanding of the underlying principles in the development of computing systems, application of that knowledge in real-life projects and bearing adequate skills and knowledge to cope with the change inherent in this discipline. This is the basis for training the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at Umma University.
This program aims at training students in the development, use and support of computer-based systems with an emphasis on the underlying hardware and software architectures for business processes support and continuity in relation to systems development, human-computer interaction, processes optimization, intelligent computing, and distributed computing. The program seeks to address gaps between theory and practice through a practical-centered approach to help meet practical workplace demands and produce graduates that can cope with the dynamism of the computing field while improving the qualities of human life.

Bachelor of Science Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSc.N) is an integrated program aimed at preparing a graduate with the capacity of producing leadership in professional nursing practice, nursing education, nursing administration, and nursing research. The graduate will utilize his/her skills based on knowledge derived from theory, practice and evidence-based research in relation to the emerging health needs of a changing society.
The program is approved by the Nursing Council of Kenya (NCK). Graduates from this program will be capable of functioning effectively in a variety of healthcare settings including promotive, preventive, and curative and rehabilitative.
In addition, graduates can function as teachers in educational institutions. All nursing courses include intensive training in theory and clinical practices. The students are placed in various hospitals and healthcare institutions approved by NCK for clinical experience. Following graduation, the student will be registered with the NCK after fulfilling its requirements.

Bachelor of Arts Islamic Sharia

Essentially this is a Law Degree with a bias in Islamic Law. Currently, Umma University is deliberating on negotiating with relevant professional bodies for this program to be a recognized law degree. The program is however designed to produce experts in aspects of Islamic Law relevant for governments, the private sector and the general public across East Africa.

Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies

This academic program is tailored to address both the personal need for Islamic education as well as society’s need for highly trained instructors of Islamic knowledge. Islam is the fastest-growing religion in the world according many authorities. It is also the subject of much fascination, speculation, and misinterpretation. The Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies program equips graduates with knowledge and tools of correct teachings and interpretation of Islam.
The graduates can work in such occupations as teaching and preaching, Imams, consultants for business enterprises and government and leaders of Non-governmental organizations. The knowledge of Islam is also vital for personal spiritual and professional development. The knowledge of ethics and morality is also vital for good governance in public and business enterprises.

Umma University Contacts

Kajiado Campus

Register, Academic Affairs
Address: P. O. Box 713
Kajiado
Kajiado County
01100
Kenya
Phone: +254 739 969 020
Mobile: +254 739 969 021
http://www.umma.ac.ke

Thika Campus

Admission Officer
Address: P. O. Box 468
Makongeni Thika
Kiambu County
00102
Kenya
Phone: +254 739 969 000
Mobile: +254 703 969 000
http://www.umma.ac.ke

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