MAchakos University Course List, Fees, Requirements, How to Apply
Agricultural Science Courses
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
(a) Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension)
(b) Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management and Trade)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+ (Plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Mathematics.
OR
Mean Grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Agricultural Education or related Agricultural Course
Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) must have C+ in Agriculture
Business And Economics Courses
BusinessAndEconomicsCourses
Starts from: January 1, 1970
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business
- Human Resource Management
- Finance
- Strategic Management
- Marketing
Minimum Requirements
A holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or its equivalent in business from University or other institution recognized by University Senate
OR
A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of Business & Economics
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in:
Marketing,
Strategic Management,
Human Resource Management,
Accounting & Finance
Master of Science (Human Resource Management)
Master of Science (Finance) Master of Economics
Master of Science (Finance)
Master of Science (Econometrics)
Master of Economics (Policy & Management)
Minimum Requirements
Holders of bachelor’s degree with 2nd Class Honor’s (Upper Division) from a recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years’ relevant work experience may be considered.
Bachelor Courses
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Science (Banking & Credit Management
Minimum Requirements
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English
Diploma Courses
Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Diploma in Accountancy
Diploma in Business Management
Minimum Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) or
Certificate in PSCM or KCE Div.III
Certificate Courses
Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Certificate in Business Management
Minimum Requirements
KCSE Mean Grade of C-(Minus) or KCE Div. IV
Education Courses
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in
Educational Management
Curriculum Studies
Educational Communication & Information Technology
Educational Psychology
(Offered through part-time, evening and weekend modes)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of Education
Must have covered at-least five (5) Units at M.Ed level in area of specialization with B and above or equivalent grade
Must show ability to undertake academic research in the areas of specialization.
Master of Education (M.Ed):-
Educational Administration & Planning
Curriculum Studies
Educational Communication & Information Technology.
Early Childhood Education
Educational Psychology
(Offered through part-time, evening and weekend modes)
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Holders of Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Honor’s (Upper Division) from a recognized institution.
Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C and above in units relevant to their specialization.
Bachelor of Education(Arts)
Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE OR equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE OR equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects.
Bachelor of Education(Science)
Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects.
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in ECDE or its equivalent with an overall pass of credit or distinction.
Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education
Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education OR Special Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Bachelor Degree or its equivalent from recognized institution
Diploma in Education (Science)
KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least C+ in two teaching Subject
And at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics
Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education
KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain) OR Division III at KCE OR Mean Grade C-(Minus) or an Early Childhood Studies Certificate from a recognized Institution.
Diploma in Education (Arts)
KCSE Mean Grade of C+ with at least C+ in two teaching Subject
And at least D+ (Plus) in Mathematics
Pure Applied Science Courses
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Master of Science (Chemistry)
Holders of Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) with at least an upper class honours OR
Holders of Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed) with at least an upper 2nd class honours degree and who have studied chemistry either as a major or as a regular subject.
Bachelor of Science (Statistics and Programming)
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with atleast B(Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics C+(Plus) in English and C(Plain) in Physics
OR
Must have a Minimum of C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in Statistics with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science)
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B(Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics C+(Plus) in English and C(Plain) in Physics
OR
Must have passed with a credit at Diploma level in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant Diploma to be determined by the department of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science at Machakos University & must have at least C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent.
OR
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.
Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B-(Minus) in Mathematics or equivalent
OR
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least B-(Minus) in Biology/ Biological.
In addition, the student must satisfy any of the following minimum requirement.
Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Physics C (Plain), Mathematics C (plain), Geography B- (minus), English C+ (plus)
Alternative B: Physical Science B- (minus), Mathematics C(plain), Geography B- (minus), English C+ (plus), Agriculture B- (minus)
OR
KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and a Diploma in Forestry, Education (Biology, Agriculture), Applied Biology, Wildlife or Wetlands with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate.
OR
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.
Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science)
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B(Plain) in Mathematics and B-(Minus) in English
OR
Diploma holder in Actuarial Science with atleast credit pass from accredited institution and a C+ in Mathematics at KCSE
OR
Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution.
Bachelor of science (Analytical Chemistry)
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least C+(Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent, must have passed in Physics or Biology with a minimum grade of C+ (plus)
OR
KCSE mean Grade C (plain) or equivalent with a Diploma of at least pass in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics & Technology)
Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry and English or Kiswahili. Mean Grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE or equivalent with certificate in related field from a recognized institution
Environment Management Courses
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Bachelor Courses
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development)
Bachelors of Environmental Studies (Resources Conservation)
Bachelor of Environmental Sciences
Minimum Requirement
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Mathematics
OR
Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least credit pass in an environmental related course from a recognized/accredited institution.
Health Science Courses
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Bachelor Courses
Bachelor of Science (Public Health)
Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics)
Minimum Requirement
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+ in the following subjects, Mathematics or physics, Chemistry, Biology, English or Kiswahili
Hospitality And Tourism Management
HospitalityAndTourismManagement
Starts from: January 1, 1970
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Tourism Management)
KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+(plus) or equivalent in any three (3) of the following subjects:
English/Kiswahili/Foreign Languages; Biology/Biological Sciences; Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics; Mathematics;
OR
C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Hospitality Management from a recognized institution.
Diploma in Hospitality Management
KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain)
Diploma in Food and Beverage Management
KCSE Mean Grade of C (Plain)
Certificate Courses
Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism Operations
Certificate in Food and Beverage
KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least D (Plain) in Mathematics
Humanities And Social Sciences Courses
COURSE FEATURE
CLASS DESCRIPTION
PhD in Applied Linguistics
Minimum Requirement
A holder of a Master of Arts(MA) degree or its equivalent from a University or other institution recognized by University Senate OR A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Master of Arts in:
Philosophy and religion
English and Linguistics
Kiswahili
Applied Linguistics
Religious Studies (Christianity, Islam and ATR)
Literature
Minimum Requirement
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree of at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division) or its Equivalent in related disciplines from recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization.
Bachelor of Arts in:
(Counselling; Psychology; Sociology, Philosophy and Religious Studies; Kiswahili; Counselling Psychology; English and Linguistics; Gender and Development Studies; Literature; Geography; History, Archaeology and Political Studies)
Minimum Requirement
C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC)
KNEC Diploma or its equivalent
Bachelor of Science in Community Resource Management
Minimum Requirement
C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), KNEC Diploma or its equivalent
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least C+(Plus) in Art and Design or Home Science or any one science Subject OR mean grade of C(Plain)at KCSE or equivalent with a diploma of at least credit pass in Fashion design or Clothing technology from a recognized institution OR mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma of at least a credit pass in Fashion design or clothing technology from a recognized institution.
Bachelor of Science in Fashion, Design and Marketing
Minimum Requirement
C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC), KNEC Diploma or its equivalent
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least C+(Plus) in Art and Design or Home Science or any one science Subject OR mean grade of C(Plain)at KCSE or equivalent with a diploma of at least credit pass in Fashion design or Clothing technology from a recognized institution OR mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma of at least a credit pass in Fashion design or clothing technology from a recognized institution
Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C(Plain)
Certificate in Fashion Design and Marketing
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C-(Minus)
