
1.We Invent The Future
Ahead Black Technology University (ABTECH) is a research-driven, innovation-focused private university established to train students to apply research, indigenous knowledge, and modern science to solve societal problems.
The University will offer Competency-Based Education (CBE) aligned with NCHE minimum standards and guided by the Transformative Research-Informed Competency Curriculum (TRICC) framework.
- Total Programmes: 20
- Degree Programmes: 10
- Diploma Programmes: 10
- Programme Levels: Diploma & Bachelor’s Degree
- Duration: 2–3 years depending on programme
2. FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES (FAS)
Diploma Programmes (2 Years)
- Diploma of Science in Crop Farming and Entrepreneurship
Focus: Modern crop production, agribusiness, and entrepreneurship. - Diploma of Science in Animal Farming and Entrepreneurship
Focus: Livestock production, animal husbandry, and enterprise management. - Diploma of Science in Agricultural Innovations
Focus: Agricultural technologies, innovation systems, and sustainability.
Degree Programme (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Agro-Ecological Extension
Focus: Sustainable agriculture, extension services, and climate-resilient food systems.
3. FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES (FHS)
Diploma Programmes (2 Years)
- Diploma of Sports Science and Coaching
Focus: Sports training, performance analysis, coaching, and sports management. - Diploma of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Focus: Human nutrition, diet planning, health promotion, and disease prevention.
4. FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (FES)
Degree Programmes (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Green Entrepreneurship
Focus: Sustainable business, green ventures, and environmental innovation. - Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Focus: Engineering solutions for environmental protection and sustainability. - Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Focus: Forest management, conservation, and natural resource sustainability.
Diploma Programmes (2 Years)
- Diploma of Science in Eco-Tourism Product Development and Management
Focus: Sustainable tourism, conservation, and community-based tourism enterprises. - Diploma of Science in Captive Breeding and Wildlife Management
Focus: Wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, and zoo management. - Diploma of Science in Environmental Science
Focus: Environmental monitoring, sustainability, and policy implementation.
5. FACULTY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES (FASS)
Degree Programmes
- Bachelor of Fashion, Design and Cosmetology (3 Years)
Focus: Fashion, beauty, aesthetics, creativity, and entrepreneurship. - Bachelor of Public Administration and Management (2 Years)
Focus: Public service, governance, policy analysis, and leadership. - Bachelor of Business Administration and Management (3 Years)
Focus: Business leadership, finance, marketing, and strategic management. - Bachelor of Science with Education (3 Years)
Focus: Science teaching (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics). - Bachelor of Arts with Education (3 Years)
Focus: Arts teaching (History, English, Kiswahili, Humanities).
6. FACULTY OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES (FDT)
Diploma Programmes (2 Years)
- Diploma in Computer Science and Technology
Focus: Programming, software development, databases, and networking. - Diploma of Science in Digital Technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Focus: Data science, AI systems, analytics, and intelligent technologies.
Degree Programme (3 Years)
- Bachelor of Media Science and Journalism
Focus: Journalism, digital media, broadcasting, PR, and multimedia storytelling.
7. RESEARCH & INNOVATION PROGRAMMES
ABTU integrates research directly into teaching through flagship programmes:
- SITAV-Chain Program – Indigenous Agricultural Technologies
- SAIDAR Program – Indigenous Health & Alternative Remedies
- DIGIDA Program – Data-Informed Green Innovations
- CCIBA Program – Black Art & Cultural Interpretation
- DAIM Learning Program – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning