# Machakos Institute of Technology

The Machakos Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private institute in Machakos, Eastern Province, Kenya. MIT has nine schools with an emphasis on social work, community development, and scientific and technological research.
MIT was founded in 2008 in response to the expansion in primary and secondary education in Kenya and a lack of corresponding increase in mid-level training colleges and universities. This led to the inability of majority of KCSE school leavers to access training, leading to a huge training gap.
The institute offers short, certificate, diploma and advanced diploma courses, and runs consultancy services.

## Academics
### Schools

MIT is divided into Thirteen Schools:
* School of Social Work & Community Development
* School of Business Education
* School of Applied and Health Sciences
* School of Computing and Information Technology
* School of Fashion and Design Technology
* School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
* School of Information Science
* School of Accounts and Finance
* School of Engineering
* School of Architecture and Building Technology
* School of Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
* School of Counseling and Psychology
* School of Media and Journalism

### Qualifications for admission

The minimum qualification for entry to a Diploma course is grade KCSE C− or KCE Div. 2 or its equivalent or KCE Div. 3 or the equivalent. Those with bridging courses are considered on individual basis.

### Intake

The three MIT intakes are in January, May and September. Registration for the distance learning programme is possible throughout the year. Students can register online.

### Mode of study

Methods of study are:
* Full-time (day time): 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, Mon – Fri
* Evening classes: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm, Mon – Fri
* Saturday classes: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
* Blocks: April, August and December
* Distant learning programme (learning by correspondence)

### Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies:
* Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
* Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA -UK)
* Association of Business Executives (ABE)
* Kenya Accountancy and Secretarial National Examination Board (KASNEB)
* Institute of Commercial Management(ICM)
* CDAAC
* NITA

### Short courses

Short courses are organized at the beginning of each year. The institute links up with the Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer the training programmes.

### Intake

The three MIT intakes are in January, May and September. Registration for the distance learning programme is possible throughout the year. Students can register online.

### Mode of study

Methods of study are:
* Full-time (day time): 8.00 am - 6.00 pm, Mon – Fri
* Evening classes: 5.30 pm - 7.30 pm, Mon – Fri
* Saturday classes: 8.00 am - 4.00 pm
* Blocks: April, August and December
* Distant learning programme (learning by correspondence)

### Examinations

Examinations are administered by several examination bodies:
* Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
* Association of Business Managers and Administrators (ABMA -UK)
* Association of Business Executives]] (ABE)
* Kenya Accountancy and Secretarial National Examination Board (KASNEB)
* Institute of Commercial Management(ICM)
* CDAAC
* NITA

### Short courses

Short courses are organized at the beginning of each year. The institute links up with the Kenya Institute of Social Work to offer the training programmes.

## Student activities
### Clubs

* Young Christian Students
* Christian Union
* Debate Club
* Drama|Drama Club
* Environmental Club
* Social Workers Club
* Career Club

### Sports

* Soccer
* Netball
* Volleyball
* Rugby
* Athletics (track and field)
* Basketball
* Table tennis
* Taekwondo
* Karate
* Boxing
* Swimming
* Badminton
* Baseball