Revamp Curricula To Meet Industry Demands, Universities Challenged
Microsoft ADC Managing Director Catherine Muraga, Kiambu County Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika and Zetech University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Njenga Munene and other leaders during the launching ceremony.
The Microsoft ADC Managing Director Catherine Muraga Spoke At Zetech University, Mangu Campus During The launch Of New Masters And Doctorate Programmes In Computer Science
By MKT Reporter
Institutions of higher learning that are yet to align their curriculum to job market demands have been challenged to be conform to enhance the employability of their students.
Education stakeholders raised the concern saying despite technological advancements the world over, some universities are still stuck in offering non market responsive programmes.
Speaking at Zetech University, Mangu Campus in Juja Sub County during the launch of new Masters and Doctorate Programmes in Computer Science, the stakeholders said education managers should network with industry to understand job market needs.
“It is a concern that some universities are still stuck with offering archaic degree programmes that are not marketable, making their students unemployable. They need to link up with the industry and understand job market demands and review their programmes accordingly,” said Catherine Muraga, the managing director Microsoft ADC.
She said Microsoft will continue partnering with local universities to assist them in reviewing their curriculum as well as proposing market oriented programmes.
Kiambu Deputy Governor Rosemary Kirika said skills gap continue to widen due to new technological advancements thus the need for universities to always be responsive in order to remain relevant.
She stressed that a collaborative approach between educational institutions and corporate entities is crucial in shaping the future workforce.
“We are looking for candidates with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital marketing. Unfortunately, many graduates lack these crucial skills, leading to a mismatch between what the job market needs and what universities are producing,” said Kirika.
Zetech University Vice-Chancellor Prof Njenga Munene called on the industry to offer students industrial attachment to give them exposure and opportunities to showcase their expertise citing that this is a major challenge.
On the new academic programmes that the university has introduced, Prof Munene said they were necessitated by the huge demand for technology courses.
He said they are poised to make the institution a market leader in technology, ensuring that the students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in a rapidly changing global landscape.
“There is a huge demand in technology courses globally due to their marketability. The programmes have been meticulously designed and rigorously evaluated, culminating in their recent approval by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The university will not hesitate to introduce new courses if market demand calls,” he said.
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