Universities are the highest learning institutions in Kenya and the World over. They offer training majorly in undegraduate and Post Graduate Studies. In Kenya, the Courses offered in the Universities must be accredited by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services, KUCCPS. It is the same body that selects and places students to higher learning institutions; Universities, Colleges and Polytechnics. To qualify for University placement one must attain the minimum set Mean grade and particular course requirements. Each Course offered at particular university has its own cluster cut off points, though. Most university courses take a minimum of 4 years; while, some take even more. An academic year at the university takes two semesters of three months each. University students get fees loans from various organizations. Top on the list is the Higher Education Loans Board, HELB, that advances both loans and Bursaries. Universities run online platforms; portals and websites, where such services as admission application, online accommodation booking, E-learning, exams results downloads and many are provided to students, staff and the general public. On admissions, most universities have admissions in May and September for new students. Various learning modules are provided at the universities. These learning modules include: Full time, School Based, Distance Learning, Evening & Weekend classes and E-Learning.

 MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY OF AFRICA COURSES

Located in South C, Nairobi, the university offers the following Courses:

Bachelors of Management and Leadership

The programme has been developed with the understanding that as the challenge to have well managed institutions in the society increases, relevant management and leadership are required to adjudicate the emerging demands both in public and private sector. The Bachelor of Management and leadership programme( BML) is offered with the following options: Business administration | Human resource | Procurement | Marketing Career Opportunities Students who complete the BML programme have a number of career and academic progression options. The BML programme will equip students with the necessary skills to launch their careers in Strategic Management, Organisational Leadership and entrepreneurship. The programme offers a good foundation to postgraduate degrees such as the MBA. Entry Requirements

1. KCSE –  Mean Grade C+ with C plain in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or Mean Grade C or its equivalent with diploma in the relevant area of study from a recognized Institution.
2. IGCSE – 5 Upper level passes (equivalent to C+).
3. GCE –  Five (5) O’ Level (Equivalent to C+) with a pass, C in Maths & English or Kiswahili.
4. 12th Grade –  GPA of 2.5.
5. KACE – 2 principal passes & a minimum pass of 7 in Maths and English or Kiswahili at KCE.

Semester Dates

• January-April
• May – August
• September – December

Students Assesments Mode Assessment will be based on;

• Continuous Assessment Test (CAT)
• Work Based Assessment (WBA)
• End of semester written examination

University Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. KCSE Mean grade C+ (PLUS) with C in Math and English or Kiswahili
2. IGCSE 5 Upper Level Passes.
3. GCE 5 ‘O’ Level passes with C and above and/or equivalent of Mean grade C+ (PLUS) with C in Math and English or Kiswahili
4. 12 GRADE GPA of 2.5.
5. KCE Div II and above and 7 in Math and English/Kiswahili
6. KACE 2 Principal passes of C and and KCE 7 in Math and English/Kiswahili.
7. Diploma Diploma from a recognized institution and approved by the MUA University Council with KCSE C plain aggregate with C- in Maths and C- in English/Kiswahili OR Bridged Maths and English/Kiswahili
8. Pre – university / Bridging course Pre – university/bridging certificate from recognized institution by MUA University Council. And KCSE C+ with C- in Maths and C- in English/Kiswahili OR Bridged Maths and English/Kiswahili
9. Professional qualifications Professional qualifications from a MUA Council recognized examining body and KCSE C with C- in Maths and C- in English/Kiswahili OR Bridged Maths and English/Kiswahili

NB: Exemptions and Credit transfers shall be awarded to the relevant units at a Fee of Ksh 3,000 per unit. Admission Criteria To be considered for admission an applicant should:

• Meet the minimum academic qualification criteria set out above
• Complete and submit the application form to the admissions office.
• Submit certified copies of relevant qualifications documents/certificates for admission including KCSE results slip/certificate or its equivalent
• Attach 2 pass port size photographs
• Attach a Copy of national ID or passport
• Pay KES 2000 application fees to the university account – (The Management University of Africa, Co-operative Bank of Kenya Mombasa Road , Branch Acc. No. 01129504445300)
• Admissions will be for January, May, and September classes. Applications can be made anytime but applications late for a particular admission semester will automatically be carried forward to the next semester admissions.

Bachelors of Development Studies

Overview This programme has been developed with the understanding that there is a widening demand for professionals who can be able to initiate and mobilize communities to participate in the facilitation of their own development. BDS resonates with the needs of the devolved government as stipulated in the new constitution with the need to have the people in the rural areas to be fully involved in the community development activities. MUA graduates will be well equipped with gender development skills to enable them design and facilitate development events that lead to Gender Equity in all human development endeavors. BDS has the following options : i) Economic development ii) Entrepreneurship iii) Project management iv) Environmental Management Career Opportunities The BDS programme prepares students for careers and opportunities in the following fields; Development finance, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Administration. With working opportunities in; Non-Government Organisations, Development Institutions, Development Banks amongst others  Minimum Admission Requirements

1. KCSE – Mean Grade C+ with C plain in both Mathematics and English or Kiswahili or Mean Grade C or its equivalent with diploma in the relevant area of study from a recognized Institution.
2. IGSE –  5 Upper level passes (equivalent to C+).
3. GCE – Five (5) O’ Level (Equivalent to C+) with a pass, C in Maths & English or Kiswahili.
4. 12th Grade – GPA of 2.5
5. KACE – 2 principal passes & a minimum pass of 7 in Maths and English or Kiswahili at KCE.

Semester Dates

• January-April
• May – August
• September – December

Students Assesment Modes Assessment will be based on;

• Continuous Assessment Test (CAT)
• Work Based Assessment (WBA)
• End of semester written examination

University Minimum Admissions Requirements

1. KCSE Mean grade C+ (PLUS) with C in Math and English or Kiswahili
2. IGCSE 5 Upper Level Passes.
3. GCE 5 ‘O’ Level passes with C and above and/or equivalent of Mean grade C+ (PLUS) with C in Math and English or Kiswahili
4. 12 GRADE GPA of 2.5.
5. KCE Div II and above and 7 in Math and English/Kiswahili
6. KACE 2 Principal passes of C and and KCE 7 in Math and English/Kiswahili.
7. Diploma Diploma from a recognized institution and approved by the MUA University Council with KCSE C plain aggregate with C- in Maths and C- in English/Kiswahili OR Bridged Maths and English/Kiswahili
8. Pre – university / Bridging course Pre – university/bridging certificate from recognized institution by MUA University Council. And KCSE C+ with C- in Maths and C- in English/Kiswahili OR Bridged Maths and English/Kiswahili
9. Professional qualifications Professional qualifications from a MUA Council recognized examining body and KCSE C with C- in Maths and C- in English/Kiswahili OR Bridged Maths and English/Kiswahili

NB: Exemptions and Credit transfers shall be awarded to the relevant units at a Fee of Ksh 3,000 per unit. Admission Criteria To be considered for admission an applicant should:

• Meet the minimum academic qualification criteria set out above
• Complete and submit the application form to the admissions office.
• Submit certified copies of relevant qualifications documents/certificates for admission including KCSE results slip/certificate or its equivalent
• Attach 2 pass port size photographs
• Attach a Copy of national ID or passport
• Pay KES 2000 application fees to the university account – (The Management University of Africa, Co-operative Bank of Kenya Mombasa Road , Branch Acc. No. 01129504445300)
• Admissions will be for January, May, and September classes. Applications can be made anytime but applications late for a particular admission semester will automatically be carried forward to the next semester admissions.

Bachelor of Commerce

Core Specialization courses

1. Entrepreneurial option (ENT)
2. Human Resource option (HRM)
3. Marketing option (MKT)
4. Accounting option (ACC)
5. Finance and Banking option (FIN)
6. Insurance and Risk Management option (INS)

Minimum entry requirements for BCOM

1. KCSE – Mean Grade of C+ (PLUS)
2. IGCSE – 5 upper level passes (equivalent to C+)
3. GCE –  O-Level Grade 1-5 Equivalent to (C+), A –Level 2 principles + 1 subsidiary
4. 12TH GRADE –  GPA  of 2.5
5. KACE – 2- Principles and 1 – subsidiary
6. DIPLOMA – Relevant Diploma from a recorgnized institution with a credit pass

Duration of the Programme The academic undergraduate programmes take 4 academic years. Each year will have 3 trimesters. Each Trimester will have 14 weeks of study ( 12 weeks for tuition and 2 weeks exams) Each unit will have 3 hours per week totaling to 36 lecture hours per unit per trimester and 3 hours for examination leading to 39 hours in total per trimester Course requirements

• Attend at least 80% of the lectures
• Any deferment of the course must be approved by the senate.

Mode of Study (BCOM)

• Part time 5.30 to 8. 30 pm
• Full time
• Weekend Sundays and Saturdays

Frequency of Intake

• January , May and  September

Admission Criteria To be considered for admission an applicant should:

• Meet the minimum academic qualification criteria set out above
• Complete and submit the application form to the admissions office.
• Submit certified copies of relevant qualifications documents/certificates for admission including KCSE results slip/certificate or its equivalent
• Attach 2 pass port size photographs
• Attach a Copy of national ID or passport
• Pay KES 2000 application fees to the university account – Management University of Africa , Co-operative Bank of Kenya, Mombasa Road Branch, Account No. 01129504445300
• Admissions will be for January, May, and September classes. Applications can be made anytime but applications late for a particular admission semester will automatically be carried forward to the next semester admissions.

NB: Exemptions and Credit transfers shall be awarded to the relevant units at a Fee of Ksh 3,000 per unit.

MUA Diploma programmes

• Diploma in Leadership and Management
• Diploma in Entrepreneurship
• Diploma in Information Communication Technology
• Diploma in Business Information Communication Technology
• Diploma in International Relations and Diplomacy
• Diploma in Counselling and Psychology
• Diploma in Pension Management
• Diploma in Community Health and Development
• Diploma in Project Management
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management
• Diploma in Education Arts (English and Literature)
• Diploma in Early Childhood Development
• Diploma in Secretarial Studies

Entry Requirements The minimum requirements into the Management University of Africa Diploma Programme shall be as follows:

• KCSE mean grade C- (Minus) or its equivalent; or,
• MUA certificate in respective diploma programme or any related area; or,
• A KNEC/KIM certificate in respective diploma programme or related areas or its equivalent; or,
• A KNEC/KIM Diploma or its equivalent from a recognized institution of learning in a related area.

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MUA links:

• studentportal.mua.ac.ke
• E-learning portal
• Website: www.mua.ac.ke

Enquiries and Contacts

Postal Address: P.O Box 29677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya. Tel: +254 20 2361161 Mobile: +254 722 224193 Email:info@mua.ac.ke