University of Embu Course List, Fees, Requirements, How to Apply
Programmes
| UNIVERSITY OF EMBU TVET INSTITUTE PROGRAMMES |
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| S/No | Programmes/Course | Level | Examining Body | Minimum Entry Requirements | Duration |
| 1 | Supply Chain Management | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 2 | Information Technology | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 3 | Information Studies | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 4 | Accountancy | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 5 | Banking and Finance | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 6 | Project Management | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 7 | Business Management | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 8 | Social Work and Community Development | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 9 | Food and Beverage Production, Sales and Service | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 10 | Catering and Accommodation Operations | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 11 | Human Resource Management | Craft | KNEC | Mean Grade of D Plain at KCSE or artisan certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 2 yrs. |
| 12 | Catering and Accommodation Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 13 | Tourism Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 14 | Information Studies | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 15 | Accountancy | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 16 | Counselling (Disaster Management and Trauma Counselling Option) | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 17 | Banking and Finance | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 18 | Entrepreneurial Agriculture | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 19 | Supply Chain Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 20 | General Agriculture | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 21 | Business Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 22 | Human Resource Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 23 | Project Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 24 | Social Work and Community Development | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 25 | Food and Beverage Management | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 26 | Information Communication Technology | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 27 | Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD) | Diploma | KASNEB | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE | 6 Months per level |
| 28 | Community Health and Nutrition | Diploma | KNEC | Mean Grade of C- Minus at KCSE or Craft certificate in relevant artisan course, or equivalent qualifications as determined by KNEC | 3 yrs. |
| 29 | Certified Public Accountants (CPA) | Professional | KASNEB | Mean Grade of C+ Plus at KCSE | 6 Months per level |
UNIVERSITY OF EMBU
PROGRAMMES ON OFFER
UNIVERSITY OF EMBU
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY VICE – CHANCELLOR (ACADEMICS, RESEARCH AND EXTENSION)
Applications are invited from qualified applicants for the following programmes which are offered at the University of Embu
Intakes are in January, May, and September every Year
| POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||||
| 1. Ph.D. Programmes | ||||
| PROGRAMME | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
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| School of Agriculture | School of Education & Social Sciences | Masters in a relevant area | Full Time Evenings & Weekends | |
| Ph.D. in | Ph.D. in | |||
| · Agricultural Economics | · Education | |||
| · Agricultural Extension
· Agricultural Resource Management · Agroforestry · Crop Protection · Genetics and Plant Breeding · Horticulture · Land and Water Management · Management of Agro-ecosystems & Environment · Soil Science |
School of Pure & Applied Sciences Ph.D. in | |||
| · Applied Microbiology
· Applied Parasitology · Biological Sciences · Biology of Conservation · Biotechnology · Chemistry · Ecology · Entomology · Genetics · Physics |
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| School of Business & Economics | ||||
| Ph.D. in | ||||
| · Business Administration | ||||
| · Project Planning & Management | ||||
| 2. Master’s Degree Programmes | ||
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in
· Agricultural Economics · Agricultural Resource Management · Agroforestry · Biotechnology · Crop Protection · Horticulture · Plant Breeding and Biotechnology |
1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Biological and Natural Sciences with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honors plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in
· Soil Science · Land & Water Management · Management of Agro-ecosystems & Environment |
1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Biological and Natural Sciences with at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Agricultural Extension | 1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Agricultural Education and Extension, Agriculture, Management of Agro-ecosystem and Environment, Range Management, Forestry, Environmental Science with at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Master of Business Administration | 1. Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience; OR, |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| 3. An equivalent qualification of any of the above for a non-classified degree. | ||
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Project Planning & Management | 1. Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work/research experience; OR, 3. An equivalent of any of the above for a non-classified degree. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Economics | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Economics or related field with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honors plus at least two years relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Master of Educational Administration & Planning | 1. Bachelor of Education degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR, 3. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 and 2 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time & Part- time Intensive – Institution Based |
| Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Instructional
Methods & Educational Technology |
1. Bachelor of Education degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or
equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR, 2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honors or equivalent qualification plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience; OR, 3. Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree or Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized University. |
Full Time & Part-
time Intensive – Institution Based |
| Master of Arts in Kiswahili | 1. Bachelor of Education degree with Kiswahili as one of the teaching subjects or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Kiswahili with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time & Part- time Intensive – Institution Based |
| Master of Arts in Linguistics | 1. Bachelor of Education degree with English as one of the teaching subjects from a recognized University or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work/ research experience. |
Full Time & Part- time Intensive – Institution Based |
| Master of Arts in Media and Communication Studies | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Mass Communication, Communication and Media studies, Bachelor of Education (with English/Kiswahili and Literature as teaching subjects), Bachelor of Arts in Sociology or Bachelor of Arts in Film and Theatre studies with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Arts in Peace and Security Studies | 1. Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology, Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Communication Studies or any other relevant degree with at least an Upper Second Class Honours; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Master of Public Health | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBChB), Dental Science (BDS), Nursing Sciences (BScN), Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) or Veterinary Medicine (BVM) from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree in Community Health, Public Health, Environmental Health, Biological Sciences, Sociology, Nutrition, Demography, Statistics, Economics, Planning, Administration and Anthropology, Education Science or in a discipline closely related to Public Health and Medicine with at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent from a recognized University; OR, 3. Bachelor’s degree as in 2 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus relevant Post Graduate Diploma or two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in
· Applied Microbiology · Applied Parasitology · Biology of Conservation · Genetics · Plant Ecology |
1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Biological Sciences with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University, or Bachelor of Education Degree with a major in Biology with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| NB: Applicants must have taken courses/ units in a respective area | ||
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Chemistry | 1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Chemistry or a related field with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Computer Science | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science with at least Upper Second Class Honours
or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR, 2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work/ research experience. |
Full Time,
Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Entomology | 1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Biology, Zoology, or Agriculture with at least one unit in Entomology with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Information
Technology |
1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business
Information Technology, Computer Technology, Information Systems or Information Science, with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR, 2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honors plus at least two years of relevant work/research experience. |
Full Time,
Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in
· Applied Mathematics · Pure Mathematics |
1. Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification in Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of relevant work /research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Physics | 1. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree in Physics or a related field with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Master of Science (MSc.) in Statistics | 1. Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or Mathematics with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent qualification from a recognized University; OR,
2. Bachelor’s degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honours degree plus at least two years of relevant work / research experience. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| 3. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes | ||
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) | Bachelor’s degree relevant to two subjects taught in Kenyan secondary schools from a recognized University. | Full Time & Part-time Intensive – Institution
Based |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| 4. Bachelor’s Degree Programmes | ||
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in
· Agriculture · Horticulture · Management of Agro-Ecosystems and Environment · Water Resource Management |
1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics Mathematics or Geography; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and one Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics, Physics or Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Biological or related sciences with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Agribusiness Management | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in Biology, Mathematics, Chemistry/Physics/Geography; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in Biology and Mathematics and a Subsidiary Pass in Chemistry, Physics or Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Biological or related sciences with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Agricultural Education & Extension | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics and Biology; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and one Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics, Physics or Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE with a Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Biological or related sciences with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Environmental Science | 1. Mean Grade C+ at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) in Biology/Geography, Agriculture and Chemistry; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent with at least two Principal Passes and one subsidiary; OR, 3. Mean Grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in any one of the following areas: Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Water Technology, Food Science Technology, Education (Biology and Chemistry or Biology and Agriculture or Geography and Biology) or Animal Production with at least Credit Pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Range Management | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and any one subject; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and one Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics, Physics or Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma / Higher National Diploma in Biological or related sciences with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Bachelor of Accounting | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) or above in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with a minimum of two principal passes with a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR, 3. KACE or equivalent qualification certificate with a minimum of two subsidiary passes plus a Diploma from a recognized institution; OR, 4. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or O-level Division III with a diploma from a recognized institution; OR, 5. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or O-level Division III with a CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Bachelor of Commerce | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) or
above in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili; OR, 2. KACE or equivalent qualification with a minimum of two Principal Passes and a Subsidiary, with a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a Diploma in Business Studies or its equivalent with Credit Pass from a recognized Institution; OR, 4. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a CPA / CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification. |
Full Time,
Evenings & Weekends |
| Bachelor of Economics | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two principal passes and minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR, 3. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two subsidiary passes and a Diploma from a recognized institution; OR, 4. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a Diploma from a recognized institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Economics and Finance | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary with Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE or equivalent qualification.; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and KNEC Diploma in Economics and Finance or its equivalent from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Economics and Statistics | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two principal passes and minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR, 3. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two subsidiary passes and a Diploma from a recognized institution; OR, 4. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a Diploma from a recognized institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Finance | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) or above in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with a minimum of two Principal Passes and a Subsidiary, with a minimum of Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR, 3. KACE certificate with a minimum of two Subsidiary Passes plus a Diploma from a recognized Institution; OR, |
Full Time |
| 4. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a Diploma in Business Studies or its equivalent qualification with Credit Pass from a recognized Institution; OR,
5. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a CPA / CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification. |
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| Bachelor of Purchasing & Supplies Management | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) or above in Mathematics and English / Kiswahili; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with a minimum of two Principal Passes and a Subsidiary, with a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR, 3. KACE certificate with a minimum of two Subsidiary Passes plus a Diploma from a recognized Institution.; OR, 4. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a Diploma in Business Studies or its equivalent with a Credit Pass from a recognized Institution; OR, 5. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a CPA / CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification. |
Full Time |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL
SCIENCES |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Bachelor of Arts in Criminology & Security Studies | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies or equivalent qualification with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| · Bachelor of Education (Science)
· Bachelor of Education (Arts) |
1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with;
a. At least C+ (Plus) in any two (2) Science subjects and a minimum of C (Plain) in Mathematics and English for B.Ed. Science; and, b. At least C+ (Plus) in any two (2) Art subjects and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in English for B.Ed. Arts; OR, 2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes and a Subsidiary; OR, 3. Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma in Education plus at least C+ (Plus) in any two (2) teaching subjects in Science or Arts; OR, 4. P1 Grade trained primary school teacher with mean grade of C (Plain) or above at KCSE plus at least C+ (Plus) in any two (2) teaching subjects in Science or Arts. |
Full Time & Part- time Intensive – Institution Based |
| Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Media, Information
and Communication studies. |
1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and a minimum of C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili; OR,
2. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Corporate Communication or its equivalent with a credit from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and a minimum of C (Plain) in English; OR,
2. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Library & Information Science or its equivalent with a credit from a recognized Institution; OR, 3. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in any two subjects plus a Credit Pass in English at KCE. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in any two (2) of the following subjects: Biology/Biological Sciences, Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, English, Kiswahili, Foreign Language, Geography, History, Business Studies, Commerce/Economics or Agriculture; OR,
2. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Hospitality, Tourism or its equivalent with a credit from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| SCHOOL OF LAW | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Bachelor of Laws | 1. Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least B (Plain) in English or Kiswahili; OR,
2. Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least a C+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili and a diploma in Law with Credit Pass from an Institution recognized by the Council of Legal Education. |
Full Time |
| SCHOOL OF NURSING | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Community Health | 1. Mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in Biology, and any three of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History, English / Kiswahili, Home Science / Agriculture; OR,
2. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Environmental and Community Development or a related area with Credit Pass from a recognized Institution plus at least C+ (Plus) in any two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, History, English / Kiswahili, Home Science / Agriculture. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Nursing – Direct Entry | Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in
Chemistry, Biology, Physics / Mathematics and English / Kiswahili or Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Mathematics and English / Kiswahili. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing – Upgrading | 1. Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with a Diploma in Nursing
or Division II at KCE / EACE with a Diploma in Nursing plus at least two (2) years working experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing; OR, |
Part-time
Intensive – Weekdays |
| 2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least one (1) Principal Pass and two (2)
Subsidiaries at KACE with a Diploma in Nursing. In addition, one must have at least two (2) years working experience after attainment of the Diploma in Nursing. |
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| SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Biochemistry | 1. Mean Grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE and a minimum grade of C (Plain) in Biology and Chemistry; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in any two subjects plus Credit Pass in Biology and Chemistry at KCE; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Biological Sciences with a Credit or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution plus a C (Plain) in Mathematics and English. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Biology | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics / Physics and any one subject; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and one Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics, Physics or Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Biological or related sciences with at least a Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Business Information Technology | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) in Mathematics/Business Studies and English; OR,
2. KACE certificate with a minimum of two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary Pass at A-Level, whereby one Principal Pass is either in Mathematics/Business or English; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Information Technology/Computer Studies/ Business Information Technology, or its equivalent with at least Credit Pass, plus a minimum grade of C (Plain) in Mathematics/Business Studies and English from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Computer Science | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in
Mathematics, Physics and any other two subjects; OR, 2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes one of which must be in Mathematics or Physics and one Subsidiary; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and Advanced Certificate in Computer Studies, Diploma in Computer Studies / Higher National Diploma in Computer Studies from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Information Technology | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least C+ (Plus) in Mathematics/Physics and English; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes and one subsidiary pass at A-Level, whereby one principal pass is either in: a. Mathematics; or, b. Physics with a Credit Pass in Mathematics at O-Level; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma in Information Technology or its equivalent with at least a Credit Pass from a recognized Institution, plus at least C- (Minus) in Mathematics/Physics and English. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Mathematics with
Computing |
Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) or
above in Mathematics. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in
· Analytical Chemistry · Industrial Chemistry |
1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in Chemistry or Physical Sciences and any other two Science subjects; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes of which one must be in Chemistry and one Subsidiary; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in a relevant science discipline with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in
· Environmental Conservation and Natural Resources Management · Microbiology and Biotechnology |
1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in
Biology, C (Plain) in Chemistry and any other two subjects; OR, 2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and one Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics, Physics or Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Biological or related sciences with at least a Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C+ (Plus) in any four subjects, three of which must be in any of the following; Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Mathematics; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes and one Subsidiary in science subjects; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in a relevant science discipline with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| Bachelor of Science (BSc.) in Statistics | 1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least B (Plain) in Mathematics; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent qualification with at least two Principal Passes one of which must be in Mathematics and one Subsidiary; OR, 3. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE and a Diploma or Higher National Diploma in a relevant science discipline with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time |
| 5. Content Enhancement Programmes | |||||
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
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| Content Enhancement in
· Science Subjects · Art Subjects |
Bachelor’s degree relevant to two arts – or science – based subjects taught in Kenyan secondary schools from a recognized University plus a mean grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification and a C+ (Plus) in the two arts – or science – based subjects. | Full Time | |||
| 6. Diploma Programmes | |||||
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
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| Diploma in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology / Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili, and Mathematics / Physics / Geography; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in Agriculture or related field with at least a Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends | |||
| Diploma in Agricultural Extension | |||||
| Diploma in Agricultural Biotechnology | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in Chemistry and Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Chemistry and Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology, Crop Protection) from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Animal Production and Nutrition | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry/ Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least a Credit Pass in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Agriculture, Range Management) from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Crop
Protection |
1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in any one of the following: Biology / Chemistry / Agriculture / Physics; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least a Credit Pass in Biology / Chemistry / Physics / Agriculture / Mathematics; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Crop Protection, Agriculture) from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Horticulture | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Crop Protection) from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Seed Technology | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Agriculture, Horticulture, Agronomy, Seed Technology) from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Water Resources Technology | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology and Mathematics and any one of the following: Geography / Chemistry / Physics / Physical Sciences; OR,
2. KCE Division II with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate from a recognized Institution; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in Water Resources or related field with at least Credit Pass from a recognized Institution. |
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| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
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| Diploma in Business Management with IT | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) in the following: Mathematics, English / Kiswahili; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Mathematics and English; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a Business Certificate from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends | |||
| Diploma in Purchasing & Supplies | |||||
| Diploma in Project Management | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Mathematics and English; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Mathematics and English; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in Project Management Certificate from a recognized Institution. |
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| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL
SCIENCES |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY | |||
| Diploma in Corporate Communication | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in Corporate Communications from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Diploma in Criminology & Security Management | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in Criminology & Security Management from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with a Certificate in Food and Beverage Production Sales and service or Institutional Management from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Library and Information Studies | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Certificate in Information Science or any other in a related field from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Social Work and Community Development | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Certificate in Social Work or any other in a related field from a recognized Institution. |
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| SCHOOL OF NURSING | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Diploma in Community Health | 1. Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology, English / Kiswahili and a C- (Minus) in two other Sciences or Humanities; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Certificate in Community Health or any other health related course from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| Diploma in Analytical Chemistry | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C (Plain) in the following: Chemistry, Mathematics and English / Kiswahili; OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Chemistry, Mathematics and English / Kiswahili; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate from a recognized Institution. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Diploma in Applied Biology | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography OR,
2. KCE Division III with at least Credit Pass in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate (e.g. Biology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy) from a recognized Institution. |
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| Diploma in Data Management and Analysis | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Mathematics and English; OR,
2. KCE Division III with Credit Passes in Mathematics and English; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate from a recognized Institution |
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| Diploma in Information Technology | 1. Mean grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in the following: Mathematics/Physics and English; OR,
2. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Credit Pass in a relevant Certificate from a recognized Institution |
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| 7. Certificate Programmes | ||
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY |
| Certificate in Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship | Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least D+ (Plus) in the following: Biology /
Biological Sciences, English / Kiswahili and Mathematics / Physics / Geography. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Certificate in Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audits | 1. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification with at least C- (Minus) in any of the following: Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following: Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography OR,
2. KCE Division IV with at least a Pass in Biology / Agriculture and any one of the following Chemistry / Physics / Mathematics / Geography; OR, 3. Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with at least a Pass in a relevant short proficiency course (e.g. Biology, Agriculture, Environmental Science, Agronomy) from a recognized Institution. |
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| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ECONOMICS | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Certificate in Business Management with IT | Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification. | Full Time, Evenings & Weekends |
| Certificate in Purchasing & Supplies | Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification. | |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
| Certificate in Japanese Language | Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification. | Full Time, Evenings &
Weekends |
| SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF
STUDY |
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| Certificate in Analytical
Chemistry |
Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE with C- (Minus) in Chemistry, Mathematics and English / Kiswahili. | Full Time, Evenings & Weekends | |||
| Certificate in Information
Technology |
Mean grade D+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification. | ||||
| 8. Proficiency Certificate Programmes | |||||
| SCHOOL OF
EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY | |||
| Proficiency Certificate in Japanese | KCSE Certificate or equivalent qualification. | Full Time,
Evenings & Weekends |
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| SCHOOL OF PURE &
APPLIED SCIENCES |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY | |||
| Proficiency Certificate in
Data Analysis |
KCSE Certificate or equivalent qualification. | Full Time, Evenings & Weekends | |||
| Proficiency Certificate in
ICT |
KCSE Certificate or equivalent qualification. | ||||
| 9. Professional Programmes | |||||
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
& ECONOMICS |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | MODE OF STUDY | |||
| · CPA Part 1, Section 1& 2
· CPA Part 2, Section 3& 4 · CPA Part 3, Section 5 & 6 |
1. Mean grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent with a minimum of two principal passes, and credits in Mathematics and English at KCE level or equivalent qualifications; OR, 3. KASNEB technician, Diploma or professional examination certificate; OR, 4. A degree from a recognized University; OR, 5. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade C in 6 papers; OR, 6. Such other diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB. |
Full Time, Evenings & Weekends | |||
| Accounting Technicians Diploma Level I, II & III | 1. Mean Grade C- (Minus) at KCSE or equivalent qualification; OR,
2. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade D; OR, 3. Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS); OR, 4. Any other KASNEB technician or diploma examination certificate; OR, 5. Such other certificate as may be approved by KASNEB. |
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| SHORT COURSES | |||||
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | |||
| Certificate in Smallholder Irrigation & Water Management | No prior qualification required. | 3 Days | |||
| Certificate in Farm Fertility Management | 3 Days | ||||
| Certificate in Agribusiness Management | 2 Weeks | ||||
| Certificate in Seed Technology | 3 Weeks | ||||
