Maseno University Course List, Requirements, Fees

October 5, 2025 Hillary Kangwana

Maseno University Course List, Requirements, Fees

Degree Courses

School of Agriculture & Food Security • Bachelor of Science in Horticulture (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Animal Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agronomy (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Soil Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Resources Conservation & Development (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Aquaculture(With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
School of Arts & Social Sciences • Bachelor of Arts in French (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Psychology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Sociology & Anthropology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Communication & Media Technology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Drama & Theatre Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Interior Design (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Music (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Criminology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Theology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Religion (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Textile, Apparel Design & Fashion Merchandising (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts English (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Literature (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Kiswahili (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts History and Archaeology (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Language and Communication (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Fine Art (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts Gender and Development (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries
School of Physical & Biological Sciences Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism, Hotel & Institutional Management (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or a Diploma
School of Business & Economics (SBE) • Bachelor of Business Administration (With IT) (with 7 specializations at years 3 & 4) • Bachelor of Arts in Business Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Economics (With IT) •Bachelor of Arts in Business Entrepreneurship (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (With	Minimum Requirement: Mean Grade of C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics; or C (plain) with a Diploma of Maseno University or other recognised institution; or C plain with CPA Part II (for BBA, with IT). Applicants with CPA Part II are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1 courses. NB: Credit Transfer: Applicants with CPA Part III are eligible for credit transfer for certain Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 courses. Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Computing & Informatics • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Information (With IT)Comunications and Technology Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C+ in Maths & Physics or Physical Sciences, or KCSE Mean Grade C+ and above with C in Maths (for BSc. IT), or KCSE C Plain with diploma in Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma Computer Science, or KCE ‘O’ level Div II and above with diploma in Computer Science or KNEC Diploma in Computer Studies with minimum of Credit Pass, or EAACE/KACE ‘A’, 2 Principal passes in Maths & Physics and 1 Subsidiary, or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in IT of Maseno University or Diploma in Computer Science with Credit pass from an accredited institution
School of Development & Strategic Studies • Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade or Grade C plain with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field.
School of Education • Bachelor of Education in Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Primary Education (With IT) • Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. Applicants must meet specific department requirements
School of Environment & Earth Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Earth Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Geography & Natural Resource Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Climate Change & Development (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade, or EAACE/KCE (“O”Level) Division II & above, or EAACE/KACE: (“A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal & 2 Subsidiaries. ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Main Campus: Day
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences • Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Business Studies (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Computer Science (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Mathematical Sciences (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II and above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: -Main Campus: Day -eCampus
School of Planning & Architecture • Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning (With IT) • Bachelor of Disaster Management (With IT) • Bachelor of Geospatial Information Science (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE: C+ Mean Grade or Grade C- with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (”O” Level) Division II & above with a Diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KACE: (”A” Level), 2 Principals & 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal and 2 Subsidiaries with a Diploma in a relevant field. ……………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus
School of Public Health & Community Development • Bachelor of Science in Public Health (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Health (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Biotechnology (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (With IT) • Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C+ with C+ in Biology, C+ in Chemistry, C plain in Mathematics/Physics, C+ in English or Kiswahili ………………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus: Day, Weekend, Evening. Homa-Bay Campus: Weekend
Institute of Gender Studies • Bachelor of Arts in Gender Studies (With IT)	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean grade or Grade C plain with a diploma in a relevant field, or EAACE/KCE (“O” Level) Division II and above with a diploma in a relevant field. EAACE/KACE (“A” Level), 2 Principals and 1 Subsidiary or 1 Principal antd 2 Subsidiaries with a diploma in a relevant field.

Diploma Courses

School of Agriculture & Food Security • Diploma in Plant Genetics Resources & Biodiversity	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Physical & Biological Sciences School of Development & Strategic Studies • Certificate in Public Administration • Certificate in Community Development • Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism	Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Arts & Social Sciences Diploma in French (Several Levels) • Diploma in Church Music • Diploma in Film & Theatre Studies • Diploma in Music • Diploma in Music Production & Technology • Diploma in Social Work • Diploma in Textile Design • Diploma in Fine Art • Diploma in Interior Design • Diploma in Fashion Design & Accessories • Diploma in Journalism & Mass Media	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Physical & Biological Sciences • Diploma in Hospitality Management • Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English and Mathematics
School of Business & Economics (SBE) • Diploma in Business Administration • Diploma in Human Resource Management • Diploma in Sales and Marketing • Diploma in Small & Medium Size Enterprises • Diploma in Strategic Management • Diploma in Health Economics • Diploma in Transport System Management • Diploma in Purchasing & Supply • Diploma in Total Quality Management	Minimum Requirement: Mean Grade of C (plain) or C- with a Certificate of Maseno University or other recognised institution.
School of Computing & Informatics • Diploma in Public Administration • Diploma in Community Development	Minimum Requirement:
School of Education • Diploma in Special and Inclusive Education • Diploma in Guidance & Counselling	Minimum Requirement: KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English, D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with pass in English & Mathematics
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences • Diploma in Acturial Science	Minimum Requirement: KCSE C+ Mean Grade & B in maths or Grade C with a diplona in a relevent field or KCE (“O” Level) Division II & above with a diploma in a relevant field
School of Public Health & Community Development • Diploma in Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science	Minimum Requirement: Registered with KMLTTB or KCSE Mean Grade C+ overall mean grade or equivalent, with a minimum C+ in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Institute of Gender Studies • Diploma in Gender Development	Minimum Requirement: KCSE mean grade C plain or KCE Div III

Certificate Courses

School of Arts & Social Sciences • Certificate in Church Music • Certificate in Film & Theatre Studies • Certificate in Music • Certificate in Music Production & Technology • Certificate in Social Work • Certificate in Public Relations • Certificate in Textile Design • Certificate in Fine Art • Certificate in Interior Design • Certificate in Fashion Design & Accessories • Certificate in Journalism & Mass Media • Certificate in French (Several Levels	Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Physical & Biological Sciences • Certificate in Hospitality and Tourism	Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Business & Economics • Certificate in Human Resource Management • Certificate in Sales and Marketing • Certificate in Purchasing • Certificate in Management • Certificate in Business Administration	Minimum Requirements: At least a Mean Grade of D+
School of Development & Strategic Studies • Certificate in Public Administration • Certificate in Community Development	MInimum requirements:
School of Computing and Informatics • Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)	Minimum Requirements: KCSE mean Grade of D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Education • Certificate in Sign Language • Certificate in Special & Inclusive Education	Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English. ………………………………… Location & Mode of Study: Kisumu Campus: Day
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Sciences • Certificate in Bridging Course Mathematics	Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English …………………………………
Institute of Gender Studies • Certificate in Gender Development	Minimum Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade D+ …………………………………

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