www.mku.ac.ke/ mountkenyauniversity MountKenyaUni MKU Career Prospectus Mount University for High School Students Developed in conjunction with January 2021 Edition VISION MISSION PHILOSOPHY To be a Global To provide world To harness Hub of Excellence class education, knowledge in in Education, research and applied Sciences Research innovation for global and Technology and Innovation. transformation for the service of and sustainable humanity development

CORE VALUES The University’s core values that form the basis of engagement, teaching and learning are: • Innovation • Integrity • Academic freedom • Equity • Competitiveness

ACADEMIC CHARACTER With an emphasis on science, technology and humanities, offers an all-rounded education including moral and professional education to all persons

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MKU graduates ready for the job market and wealth creation VISION MISSION PHILOSOPHY To be a Global To provide world To harness Contents Hub of Excellence class education, knowledge in Students Life: A Home from Home ...... 1 in Education, research and applied Sciences Research innovation for global and Technology Welcome by Chancellor...... 2 and Innovation. transformation for the service of Word by Vice-Chancellor ...... 3 and sustainable humanity development Experts rank MKU ...... 5 Testimonials ...... 6 College of Health Sciences...... 9 CORE VALUES Medical School...... 10 The University’s core values that form the basis of engagement, teaching and learning are: • Innovation • Integrity • Academic freedom • Equity • Competitiveness School of Clinical Medicine...... 12 School of Public Health...... 13 ACADEMIC CHARACTER With an emphasis on science, technology and humanities, Mount Kenya University offers School of Pharmacy...... 15 an all-rounded education including moral and professional education to all persons School of Nursing...... 16 School of Education ...... 17 degree courses School of Pure & Applied Sciences ...... 21 School of Computing & Informatics ...... 26 MKU among the top universities...... 27 School of Engineering, Energy & the Built Environment ...... 31 School of Social Sciences ...... 33 Journalism and Mass Communication ...... 37 Mount University Of Technology (MKUT)...... 40 School of Business & Economics ...... 41 School of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Management ...... 47 School of Law ...... 51 KUCCPS MKU Programme Codes ...... 53 Employability rate of MKU Graduates...... 55 Application Procedure...... 56

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Word by the Vice-Chancellor

Our faculty and students pursue innovative scholarship in health, pure and applied sciences and social sciences where individuals of all backgrounds create a learning community that values a multi-faceted approach to education.

Being one of the leading universities in Kenya and the East assignments. Additionally, we are very much alive to the African region, MKU will equip you with a contextually- fact that a healthy body begets a healthy mind. Thus, grounded, world-class education. We train our graduates we also offer our students a wide range of cultural and to become accomplished innovators, job creators and sporting activities through our many student clubs and thought leaders. societies. Whether you are looking to get into shape and have fun too, or you are gearing towards professional You will be taught and mentored in an academically sports, there are plenty of ways to make the best of our challenging and intellectually stimulating environment sporting facilities.

We have invested in ultra-modern learning facilities that The MKU Career Prospectus for High School Students is match global standards, which include state-of-the-art intended to empower secondary school students with science and anatomy laboratories; ICT centres; lecture functional information on post-secondary training in theatres and tutorial rooms; demonstration rooms and studios – the tools you need to explore and excel. levels at one of Kenya’s leading universities.

Wherever you walk around campuses, you’ll come across Prof Deogratius Jaganyi purposely built spaces, such as the Study Villas, to meet PhD, MSc, DIC, MRSC with colleagues, take time out, or get ahead on your Vice-Chancellor 4 Vice-Chancellor’s Profile

ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH WORK EXPERIENCE

EXPERIENCE • More than 10 years’ senior leadership and management experience. He rose from Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Prof Jaganyi, a distinguished scholar and leader, is a full Science and Agriculture to Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Professor with a PhD in Physical Chemistry obtained in 1992 Head of the College of Agriculture, Engineering and from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, Science (DVC- HoC CAES)) at the University of Kwa University of London, England. Zulu-Natal (UKZN). His responsibilities included grant A National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa rated mobilisation and management, research project researcher, Prof Jaganyi has: management, data and research dissemination, and • Won over $1 million in grants for his competitive research diverse training, just to mention a few. proposals. • Served on the Boards of the UKZN affiliated institutes: • Supervised 42 Honours, 31 MSc, 12 PhD students and 4 The Sugar Milling Research Institute (SMRI); the Institute postdoctoral scholars. for Commercial Forestry Research (ICFR); and Msunduzi • In the last 25 years been external and internal examiner of Innovation and Development Institute (MIDI). postgraduate students at PhD and Master’s degree levels. • Member of various committees at college, university and • Published 105 articles, 93 of them in peer-reviewed national levels, on matters relating to research, teaching international journals, with more under review. He has and learning and general university issues while at UKZN. written over 90 conference abstracts. • A Trustee of the Msunduzi Innovation and Development Word by the • Presented his research findings at local and international Institute (MIDI) and has chaired the internationally funded conferences. His research work has also appeared in some Boards of African Centre for Crop Improvement (ACCI) high impact journals, such as Nature. and Centre for Water Resources Research (CWRR). Vice-Chancellor • Developed and reviewed a number of research partnership • Recipient of various awards, including the 2010 University agreements. of KwaZulu-Natal, Distinguished Teachers Award.

Our faculty and students pursue innovative scholarship in health, pure and applied sciences and social sciences where individuals of all backgrounds create a learning community that values a multi-faceted approach to education.

Being one of the leading universities in Kenya and the East assignments. Additionally, we are very much alive to the African region, MKU will equip you with a contextually- fact that a healthy body begets a healthy mind. Thus, grounded, world-class education. We train our graduates we also offer our students a wide range of cultural and to become accomplished innovators, job creators and sporting activities through our many student clubs and thought leaders. societies. Whether you are looking to get into shape and have fun too, or you are gearing towards professional You will be taught and mentored in an academically sports, there are plenty of ways to make the best of our challenging and intellectually stimulating environment sporting facilities.

We have invested in ultra-modern learning facilities that The MKU Career Prospectus for High School Students is match global standards, which include state-of-the-art intended to empower secondary school students with science and anatomy laboratories; ICT centres; lecture functional information on post-secondary training in theatres and tutorial rooms; demonstration rooms and studios – the tools you need to explore and excel. levels at one of Kenya’s leading universities.

Wherever you walk around campuses, you’ll come across Prof Deogratius Jaganyi purposely built spaces, such as the Study Villas, to meet PhD, MSc, DIC, MRSC with colleagues, take time out, or get ahead on your Vice-Chancellor University Bookshop Mount Kenya University takes pleasure to introduce you to our new retail and wholesale Bookshop. The bookshop has established itself as a center for learning, teaching and research with the aim to support and complement the functions and roles of the university. We provide quality selection of textbooks with diverse specialized tittles, stationery and gifts items at affordable prices. 5

Experts rank MKU among best Medical Schools in East Africa

MKU’s programmes across the various disciplines have been ranked among the best in Kenya and the East African medical personnel. The Annual Inspection of East African Medical and Dental Schools, which is conducted by health technical experts from the Medical and Dental Practitioners Boards / Councils from the East African Community (EAC) partner states, has ranked MKU at the top.

The inspection focuses on quality of academic programmes, human resource, student affairs, infrastructure, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, research and innovation and general compliance with set guidelines.

Inspection Report of Medical and Dental Schools by health experts from EAC partner states

S.No Institution Score Position

1 Mount Kenya University 82 1

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4 University of (School of Dental Sciences) 68 4

5 Jomo of Agriculture and Technology 66 5

6 (School of Medicine) 61 6

7 Kenya Methodist University 59 7

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10 Kenyatta University 54 9

11 Moi University (School of Dentistry) 54 9

12 Masinde Muliro University 53 10

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Source: EAC Partner States Medical and Practitioners Board and Councils Testimonials 6

Experts rank MKU among best Owilah Martin O. Medical Schools in East Africa An alumnus of MKU and a rugby player for Kenya Commercial bank Rugby club and Kenya National Rugby Simba 15s Team. It has been a great MKU Experience, a journey that started with an award of a sports scholarship due to my exemplary performance in diploma in Community health and then completed a Bachelor's degree programme in Community Health and development that gave me the privilege to serve in MKU’s programmes across the various disciplines have been ranked among the best in Kenya and the East African the same university as an intern in the student’s welfare department and also running my own mentorship initiative by the name Mentor-ME Generation a program that enables students to exploit their talents as they medical personnel. The Annual Inspection of East African Medical and Dental Schools, which is conducted by pursue their education. health technical experts from the Medical and Dental Practitioners Boards / Councils from the East African I was privileged to be part of the MKU Titans rugby team that won the KUSA Games in the season 2017/2018. In Community (EAC) partner states, has ranked MKU at the top. year 2017 served as the MKU student’s president a position that honed my leadership skills and have a wide range of network. The inspection focuses on quality of academic programmes, human resource, student affairs, infrastructure, monitoring and evaluation of programmes, research and innovation and general compliance with set guidelines. Welcome to MKU to pursue your dream career.

Inspection Report of Medical and Dental Schools by health experts from EAC partner states

S.No Institution Score Position

1 Mount Kenya University 82 1

2 Maseno University 81 2

3 Kisii University 80 3

4 University of Nairobi (School of Dental Sciences) 68 4 Lindah Koskey 5 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 66 5 I am a senior business reporter at 6 Moi University (School of Medicine) 61 6 K24 TV 7 Kenya Methodist University 59 7 Holder of a first class degree in Bachelor of Arts in Mass media 8 University of Nairobi (School of Medicine) 58 8 and communication class of 2018. 9 Egerton University 54 9 I was also the Chairperson Drama 10 Kenyatta University 54 9 club and the MKU Basketball

11 Moi University (School of Dentistry) 54 9 ladies team captain.

12 Masinde Muliro University 53 10

13 Uzima University 49 11

Source: EAC Partner States Medical and Practitioners Board and Councils 7 Testimonials

MKU students win ‘Top Story Season 2’ journalism contest They represented Mount Kenya University (MKU) at the Top Story Season 2 investigative journalism competition organised by media firm, Africa On Air. The reality show aired on KTN Home. Of the investigative pieces that the 20 participating universities presented, the trio’s story, ‘Taps Award-winning journalism students, their colleagues and staff of Misery’, edged the rest. celebrate the win.

My life-changing experience as Erasmus+ programme beneficiary

Everlyn Wairimu Kahinga I am a course finalist in the Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management, and an Erasmus+ programme beneficiary. I spent the winter semester as a student at Vincent Pol University, Poland.

MKU’s hospitality students Everlyn Wairimu Kahinga (second left), Winnie Otieno and Brian Alphayo Esikuri with international colleagues during their study tour in Poland. Testimonials Testimonials 8

MKU students Call me His Excellency win ‘Top Story Deputy Governor, Season 2’ but I’m also a proud journalism alumnus of MKU contest Martin Moshisho Martine. They represented Mount Kenya I am the Deputy Governor of Kajiado County, so University (MKU) at the Top Story people address me as “His Excellency”. Season 2 investigative journalism Importantly, I am a proud alumnus of Mount Kenya competition organised by media University, and I have returned as a postgraduate firm, Africa On Air. The reality student. I first joined MKU in September 2009 to show aired on KTN Home. pursue diploma studies in banking and finance. In Of the investigative pieces that 2014, having moved on to degree studies, I the 20 participating universities presented, the trio’s story, ‘Taps graduated with a Bachelor of Business Management Award-winning journalism students, their colleagues and staff of Misery’, edged the rest. (Human Resource). I’m currently pursuing a Master celebrate the win. of Business Administration, still at MKU. My leadership abilites were sharpened when I effectively and efficiently served as President of Mount Kenya University Student Association.This is a true testimony that MKU is committed to the My life-changing experience as training of generations of leaders Erasmus+ programme beneficiary Digital Bus A first among universities in East Africa

Everlyn Wairimu Kahinga I am a course finalist in the Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management, and an Erasmus+ programme beneficiary. I spent the winter semester as a student at Vincent Pol University, Poland.

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Career opportunities Students graduating with diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in medical laboratory sciences work as; . Medical laboratory technologists . Medical laboratory sales representatives . Researchers . Research assistants . Teachers and lecturers

Department of Dental Sciences The Department of Dental Sciences offers bachelors and diploma programmes in Dental Technology, and Oral Health. The programmes have been approved by the Kenya Dental Technologists Association and the Oral Health Association of Kenya.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

DIRECT ENTRY Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology. (Registered with KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, 8 semesters the Kenya Dental Technologists and C+ in Mathematics or Physics or Physical Kshs79,550 per Association) Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English semester or Kiswahili

DIRECT ENTRY 8 semesters Bachelor of Science in Oral KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and Health (Registered with the Oral Kshs79,550 per C+ in Mathematics or Physics or Physical Scienc- Health Association of Kenya) semester es; Chemistry, Biology; and English or Kiswahili

KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and 3 academic C in English, Biology or Biological Sciences and Diploma in Community Oral years C- in any two of the following subjects: Math- Health (Dental Therapy) ematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Kshs49,550 per Agriculture and General Science trimester

3 academic KCSE mean grade of C and C in English or Diploma in years Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology and C- in either Dental Technology Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences. Kshs49,550 per trimester

Career opportunities Diploma and degree holders in Dental Technology make careers as: . dentistry). . . Dental therapists 12

Career opportunities School of Clinical Medicine Students graduating with diploma, bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees in medical laboratory sciences work as; [email protected] . Medical laboratory technologists . Medical laboratory sales representatives The School comprises three departments: Forensic Medicine, Clinical Sciences and Health Records Management. . Researchers . Research assistants Clinical Medicine and Surgery, Clinical Medicine and Community Health. . Teachers and lecturers

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

Department of Dental Sciences KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and Bachelor of Science in The Department of Dental Sciences offers bachelors and diploma programmes in Dental C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences, English or 8 semesters Clinical Medicine and Technology, and Oral Health. The programmes have been approved by the Kenya Kiswahili, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and Kshs108,600 per semester Community Health Dental Technologists Association and the Oral Health Association of Kenya. Mathematics or Physics

Bachelor of Science Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and 8 semesters in Health Records C in English or Kiswahili, C- in Mathematics or Kshs64,550 per semester DIRECT ENTRY and Information Physics and Biology Bachelor of Science in Dental Management Technology. (Registered with KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, 8 semesters the Kenya Dental Technologists and C+ in Mathematics or Physics or Physical Kshs79,550 per Association) Sciences, Chemistry or Biology and English semester KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, 3 academic years Diploma in Clinical or Kiswahili and C in English or Kiswahili, C in Biology, C- in Kshs56,000 per trimester Medicine and Surgery Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry (September intake only) DIRECT ENTRY 8 semesters Bachelor of Science in Oral KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and Diploma in Health Health (Registered with the Oral Kshs79,550 per KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, 3 academic years C+ in Mathematics or Physics or Physical Scienc- Records and Health Association of Kenya) semester and C- in English or Kiswahili and D in Kshs29,550 per trimester es; Chemistry, Biology; and English or Kiswahili Information Mathematics or Physics and Biology Technology

KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, and 3 academic C in English, Biology or Biological Sciences and KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and Diploma in Community Oral years C- in any two of the following subjects: Math- Health Records D in English or Kiswahili, Biology or Biological 2 academic years Health (Dental Therapy) ematics, Chemistry, Physics, Physical Sciences, Kshs49,550 per and Information Sciences and a D- in Mathematics or Physics Kshs29,550 per trimester Agriculture and General Science trimester Technology and Biology

3 academic KCSE mean grade of C and C in English or Career opportunities Diploma in years Kiswahili, Chemistry or Biology and C- in either Graduates of Clinical Medicine are readily absorbed in public and private health care facilities, research institutes Dental Technology Kshs49,550 per Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences. and/or agencies, tertiary institutions and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as: trimester . . . Clinical instructors Career opportunities . Research assistants Diploma and degree holders in Dental Technology make careers as: . Research associates . . Health programme managers/supervisors dentistry). . Health records assistants . . Data entry clerks . Dental therapists . . Research assistants . Data registrars . Tutors/lecturers 13

School of Public Health [email protected]

The School offers world-class teaching, learning, research, innovation and investments in public health. It houses programmes in Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Processing Technology, Health Systems Management, Public Health in Reproductive Health, Food Hygiene and Safety, and Environmental Health.

Nutrition and Dietetics and Food Science and Processing Technology.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

Bachelor of Science in Nutri- KCSE mean grade of C+ with a grade of C (Plain) in Direct entry tion and Dietetics (Accredited Chemistry or Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological 8 semesters by the Kenya Nutritionist and Sciences and English or Kiswahili AND grade C (plain) Kshs57,550 per Dietitians’ Institute) either Physics, Mathematics or Geography. semester

Diploma in Nutrition and KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and D+ in 3 academic years Dietetics (Accredited by the English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry Kshs34,550 per Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ or Physical sciences and D (plain) in either one of the trimester Institute) following subject; Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture

KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and C+ in 8 semesters Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics or (Regular) Bachelor of Science in Food C+ in Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences and Science and Processing Geography or any other of the group IV subjects in Kshs 57,550 per KCSE or its equivalent semester

KCSE mean grade of C with C- in Chemistry, Biology, 3 academic years Diploma in Food Science and Mathematics or Physics, Biological Sciences or Processing Kshs 29,550 per Technology Physical Sciences. trimester

KCSE mean grade of D and D in English, Biology or 2 Academic years Dietetics (Accredited by the Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences Kenya Nutritionist and and D (plain) in either one of the following subject; Kshs29,550 per Dietitians’ Institute) Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture trimester

Career opportunities You will be engaged in rewarding careers in the public, private, international NGOs and the United Nations agencies, which include: . Nutritionist /dietician . Food service diet therapist . Clinical nutritionist/dietician . Tutor/lecturer . Public health nutritionist . Nutrition scientist in research institutions . Community nutritionist 14

School of Public Health Department of Community Health [email protected] Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

The School offers world-class teaching, learning, research, innovation and investments in public health. It KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiva- houses programmes in Nutrition and Dietetics, Food Science and Processing Technology, Health Systems Bachelor of Science lent, and C in either English or Kiswahili; 8 semesters Management, Public Health in Reproductive Health, Food Hygiene and Safety, and Environmental Health. in Community Health Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry and Kshs57,550 per semester Biology

Nutrition and Dietetics KCSE mean grade C+ or its equivalent, Bachelor of Science in Health and C in the following subject cluster 8 semesters and Food Science and Processing Technology. Education and Promotion either English/Kiswahili; Mathematics or Kshs57,550 per semester Physics, Chemistry, Biology

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, Bachelor of Science in Nutri- KCSE mean grade of C+ with a grade of C (Plain) in Direct entry and C- in English or Kiswahili and one of 2 academic years tion and Dietetics (Accredited Chemistry or Physical Sciences, Biology or Biological 8 semesters Diploma in Community Health the following: Mathematics or Physics, Kshs29,550 per by the Kenya Nutritionist and Sciences and English or Kiswahili AND grade C (plain) Kshs57,550 per and Development Biology or Dietitians’ Institute) either Physics, Mathematics or Geography. semester Chemistry or Physical Science trimester or Biological Science Diploma in Nutrition and KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, and D+ in 3 academic years Dietetics (Accredited by the English, Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equiv- Kshs34,550 per Kenya Nutritionist and Dietitians’ or Physical sciences and D (plain) in either one of the alent and D in English or Kiswahili, trimester Community 1½ academic years Institute) following subject; Physics, Mathematics, Mathematics or Physics, Biology or Health and Development Kshs24,550 per trimester Home Science, Agriculture Chemistry or Physical Science or Biological Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and C+ in 8 semesters Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics or (Regular) Bachelor of Science in Food C+ in Biological Sciences or Physical Sciences and Science and Processing Geography or any other of the group IV subjects in Kshs 57,550 per KCSE or its equivalent semester Department of Health Management and Informatics

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees KCSE mean grade of C with C- in Chemistry, Biology, 3 academic years Diploma in Food Science and Mathematics or Physics, Biological Sciences or Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, 8 semesters Processing Kshs 29,550 per Technology Physical Sciences. trimester Health System and C+ in English or Kiswahili, C in Mathe- Kshs57,550 per Management matics or Physics, Chemistry, Biology semester KCSE mean grade of D and D in English, Biology or 2 Academic years Dietetics (Accredited by the Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences Kenya Nutritionist and and D (plain) in either one of the following subject; Kshs29,550 per Dietitians’ Institute) Physics, Mathematics, Home Science, Agriculture trimester Department of Environmental Health

Career opportunities Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees You will be engaged in rewarding careers in the public, private, international NGOs and the United Nations Bachelor of Science in KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiva- 8 semesters agencies, which include: Public Health lent, and C+ in Mathematics or Physics; Kshs62,550 per semester . Nutritionist /dietician . Food service diet therapist Chemistry; Biology or Biological . Clinical nutritionist/dietician . Tutor/lecturer Sciences; and Kiswahili or English . Public health nutritionist . Nutrition scientist in research institutions . Community nutritionist 15 School of Pharmacy [email protected]

The MKU School of Pharmacy is accredited by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) and the Pharmacy Regulatory Authority in accordance with the Pharmacy and Poisons Act (Cap 244). The School offers Diploma in Pharmaceutical Technology and Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

KCSE mean grade of B- or its equivalent, and C+ in cluster subjects: Biology or Biological Science, Bachelor of Pharmacy 10 semesters Chemistry, Mathematics or Physics, and English or Kshs165,300 per semester Kiswahili

KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, Diploma in and C in Biology or Biological 3 academic years Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics or Kshs34,550 per trimester Technology Physics, and English or Kiswahili

Career opportunities Careers opportunities for those trained in pharmacy are available in public and private health facilities, research institutes, tertiary institutions and pharmaceutical industry and include: . Pharmacy technicians . Pharmacists . Researcher coordinators . Quality/production managers . Production managers . Marketing and medical representatives

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Career opportunities Career opportunities Careers opportunities for those trained in pharmacy are available in public and private health facilities, With the reforms being undertaken in the health sector to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) at the research institutes, tertiary institutions and pharmaceutical industry and include: County and National levels, graduates in Nursing have very promising career prospects as nurses in; . Pharmacy technicians . Health facilities under the 47 counties and the National Government . Pharmacists . Faith-based organisations . Researcher coordinators . Research institutes . Quality/production managers . The United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada once licensed by the Nursing Council . Production managers of Kenya . Marketing and medical representatives . Private health facilities such as clinics and nursing homes

Ministry of Education officials led by Education Cabinet Secretary Prof. George Magoha (Centre) Inspect Mount Kenya University to assess level of preparedness and compliance with the Ministry of Health Covid-19 preventive and containment A member of staff washing hands measures. CS Magoha noted that MKU was among the two universities that had made using a contamination free hand great progress and was given a clean bill of health for face-to-face teaching wash station Mount Kenya University students during a practical lesson at one of the state-of-art laboratories. &Learning. MKU has more than 15 laboratories to meet the need of specialized equipment training. 17

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

At the MKU School of Education, we appreciate that teachers are leaders who help shape the future of the society. Our education

diploma, bachelor, masters and PhD, provide teachers with knowledge, skills and opportunities to mould the future of the next generation of We are passionate citizens. about developing the

Besides direct entry into education very best teachers programmes for school leavers, MKU offers who make a difference to children, young Distance, Institution-Based and Electronic Learning (DIBeL) programmes for practising peoples’ lives classroom teachers and school administrators and the country. (senior teachers, heads of departments, deputies and heads of institution).

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Department of Educational Management and Curriculum Studies [email protected]

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

Full time 8 semesters KCSE mean grade of C+ or its Kshs53,850 per semester Bachelor of equivalent and C+ in two subjects of Education (Science) specialisation

Full time 8 semesters Kshs52,800 per semester KCSE mean grade of C+ or its Bachelor of equivalent and C+ in two subjects of Education (Arts) specialisation

Department of Special Needs Education

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

SCHOOL OF Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education (Secondary option) EDUCATION in the following specialisation areas: At the MKU School of Education, we appreciate Hearing impairment 8 semesters that teachers are leaders who help shape Visual impairment KCSE mean grade of C+ or the future of the society. Our education Emotional and its equivalent, and C+ in two Kshs55,800 per semester teaching subjects behavioural disorders . diploma, bachelor, masters and PhD, provide teachers with knowledge, skills and opportunities Disabilities to mould the future of the next generation of We are passionate Gifted and talented citizens. about developing the Physical, neurological And other health Besides direct entry into education very best teachers Impairments programmes for school leavers, MKU offers who make a difference to children, young 2½ academic years Distance, Institution-Based and Electronic KCSE mean grade of C or Kshs27,000 per trimester (full time) Learning (DIBeL) programmes for practising peoples’ lives Diploma in Special Needs its equivalent, and C in two classroom teachers and school administrators and the country. Education teaching subjects (senior teachers, heads of departments, deputies and heads of institution).

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Subject Combinations in Education Courses

Bachelor of Education Science Bachelor of Education Arts

S/NO SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 S/NO SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 1 CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY 1 GEOGRAPHY CRE 2 CHEMISTRY PHYSICS 2 GEOGRAPHY HISTORY 3 CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS 3 GOEGRAPHY IRE 4 PHYSICS COMPUTER STUDIES 4 GEOGRAPHY BUSINESS 5 PHYSICS MATHEMATICS 5 GEOGRAPHY KISWAHILI 6 BIOLOGY GEOGRAPHY 6 KISWAHILI CRE 7 BIOLOGY AGRICULTURE 7 KISWAHILI IRE 8 BIOLOGY MATHEMATICS 8 HISTORY KISWAHILI 9 AGRICULTURE GEOGRAPHY 9 HISTORY CRE 10 ARABIC IRE 11 MATHEMATICS BUSINESS STUDIES 12 MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY 13 ENGLISH LITERATURE 14 MATHEMATICS COMPUTER STUDIES 15 HISTORY IRE

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Subject Combinations in Education Courses Department of Early Childhood Studies Bachelor of Education Science Bachelor of Education Arts

S/NO SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 S/NO SUBJECT 1 SUBJECT 2 Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees 1 CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY 1 GEOGRAPHY CRE 2 CHEMISTRY PHYSICS 2 GEOGRAPHY HISTORY Full time 8 semesters Kshs45,550 per semester 3 CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS 3 GOEGRAPHY IRE KCSE mean grade of C+ or Bachelor of 4 PHYSICS COMPUTER STUDIES 4 GEOGRAPHY BUSINESS its equivalent Education in Early 5 PHYSICS MATHEMATICS 5 GEOGRAPHY KISWAHILI Childhood Studies 6 BIOLOGY GEOGRAPHY 6 KISWAHILI CRE 7 BIOLOGY AGRICULTURE 7 KISWAHILI IRE 8 BIOLOGY MATHEMATICS 8 HISTORY KISWAHILI 2½ academic years 9 AGRICULTURE GEOGRAPHY 9 HISTORY CRE Kshs24,550 per trimester 10 ARABIC IRE KCSE mean grade of C or its Diploma in Early 11 MATHEMATICS BUSINESS STUDIES equivalent, or a Childhood Studies from a recognised institution 12 MATHEMATICS GEOGRAPHY 13 ENGLISH LITERATURE 14 MATHEMATICS COMPUTER STUDIES 15 HISTORY IRE 1½ academic years Kshs24,550 per trimester KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, Childhood Studies in ECD from a recognised institution

Career opportunities

such as the Teachers Service Commission, the Ministry of Education, the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) and international organisations dealing with education

Children Fund (UNICEF) and non-governmental organisations. The available careers include: . Teaching . Education administration and management . Programme managers . Students’ counsellors . Education consultants . Academic advisors . Researchers

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SCHOOL OF PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES

MKU School of Pure and Applied Sciences (SPAS) is focused towards providing pure and applied sciences as a vehicle for attaining and sustaining industrial development in Kenya and beyond. The School trains professional scientists in animal health and production sciences, biological sciences, physical and mathematical sciences.

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Department of Biological Sciences [email protected]

Degree programmes under biological sciences include; Biotechnology, Environmental Science and Applied Biology.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

KCSE mean grade of C+ or Bachelor of Science in its equivalent, and grade C+ 8 semesters Biotechnology in Chemistry, Biology and Kshs55,600 per semester Mathematics or Physics

8 semesters KCSE mean grade of C+ or its Kshs55,600 per semester Bachelor of Science in equivalent, and C+ in Biology, Applied Biology Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics

8 semesters KCSE minimum mean of C+ Kshs55,600 per semester Bachelor of Science in or its equivalent, and grade Environmental Science C+ in Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics or Physics

Career opportunities SCHOOL OF Career opportunities exist as scientists / researchers in research institutes and organisations such as: . Ministries dealing with environment and natural resources PURE & APPLIED . The Kenya Agricultural Research and Livestock Organisation (KARLO) . The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate service (KEPHIS) . The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) SCIENCES . The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) MKU School of Pure and Applied Sciences . The United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) (SPAS) is focused towards providing . The World Health Organisation (WHO) pure and applied sciences as a vehicle . The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) for attaining and sustaining industrial . The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) development in Kenya and beyond. The . The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) School trains professional scientists in . Remote-sensing animal health and production sciences, biological sciences, physical and mathematical sciences.

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Department of Physical Sciences The department offers programmes in industrial Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Statistics and Acturial Science.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters full-time in Laboratory equivalent, and C+ in Chemistry, Kshs55,600 per semester Technology Biology and Mathematics or Physics

Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters full-time in Industrial equivalent, and C+ in Chemistry Kshs55,600 per semester Chemistry

KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiva- Bachelor of Science 8 semesters lent, and C+ in Chemistry, Biology and in Statistics Kshs60,550 per semester Mathematics or Physics

Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiva- 8 semesters in Actuarial lent, and C+ in Mathematics and C in Kshs55,600 per semester Sciences English

Diploma in Science KCSE mean grade of C or its 5 trimesters full-time Laboratory equivalent, and C- in Chemistry and Kshs29,550 per trimester Technology

Career opportunities Career opportunities exist in laboratories, chemical manufacturing and processing industrial plants for paper, petroleum, plastic, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and food such as: . Building materials and paints/coatings industries . Paper manufacturing . . Plastics and advanced materials industries . Analytical laboratories . Quality control industries such as the Kenya Bureau of Standards . Product development researchers . Pharmaceutical industries . Food manufacturing industries . Pesticide manufacturing industries . Research and academic institutions 24

Graduates of actuarial sciences and statistics have rewarding careers as; Department of Physical Sciences . Budget analysts The department offers programmes in industrial Chemistry, Laboratory Sciences, Statistics and Acturial . Business analysts Science. . Research analysts . Financial analysts . Insurance underwriters Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees . Insurance claim adjusters . Risk consultant analysts Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters full-time . Data analysts in Laboratory equivalent, and C+ in Chemistry, Kshs55,600 per semester . Bio-statisticians Technology Biology and Mathematics or Physics . Statistical analysts

Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters full-time in Industrial equivalent, and C+ in Chemistry Kshs55,600 per semester Department of Animal Health and Production Chemistry The department offers courses in animal Health and Production, Animal Science, Agriculture and Rural Development. KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiva- Bachelor of Science 8 semesters lent, and C+ in Chemistry, Biology and in Statistics Kshs60,550 per semester Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees Mathematics or Physics KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiva- and C+ in Biology or Biological Sciences 8 semesters full-time 8 semesters in Animal Health and in Actuarial lent, and C+ in Mathematics and C in and any one of these subjects: Chemistry, Kshs59,550 per semester Kshs55,600 per semester Production Sciences English Mathematics, Physics or Physical Sciences

Diploma in Science KCSE mean grade of C or its 5 trimesters full-time KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equiv- Bachelor of Science in Laboratory equivalent, and C- in Chemistry and Kshs29,550 per trimester alent, and C in Biology and any one of 8 semesters full-time Agriculture and Rural Technology these subjects: Chemistry, Mathemat- Kshs54,550 per semester Development ics, Physics or Agriculture

Career opportunities KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, and Career opportunities exist in laboratories, chemical manufacturing and processing industrial plants for Bachelor of Science C in Biology or Biological Sciences and any 8 semesters paper, petroleum, plastic, pesticides, herbicides, pharmaceuticals and food such as: in Animal Science of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Kshs54,550 per semester . Building materials and paints/coatings industries Physics or Physical Sciences . Paper manufacturing . KCSE mean grade C (plain) with C (Minus) in . Plastics and advanced materials industries 2 academic years Diploma in Animal Biology or Biological Sciences, Chemistry or . Analytical laboratories Full-time Health and Production Physical Sciences and a C- (minus) in either . Quality control industries such as the Kenya Bureau of Standards Kshs34,550 per trimester . Product development researchers . Pharmaceutical industries Pass in Animal Health/Agriculture/Range . Food manufacturing industries management/Wildlife/Dairy Technology. . Pesticide manufacturing industries . Research and academic institutions 2 academic years KCSE mean grade of C- or its equiv- Full-time alent, and C- in Biology or Biological Health and Production Kshs29,550 per Sciences trimester

4-week sessions in April, from an institution recognised by the August, December Insemination Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) Kshs33,600 per session 25

Career opportunities Graduates in Animal Health and Production have an opportunity to work in private clinical veterinary practice; dairy industry; genetics and plants/animal breeding industry; and food processing. The following careers are available to graduates: . Animal health technologist . Animal health technician . Animal nutritionist . . . Animal research scientist . Agriculture research scientist . Agronomist . Entrepreneur (agro-vet, agribusiness) . Agricultural consultancy .

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SCHOOL OF COMPUTING & INFORMATICS

Computer technology pervades every aspect of our modern lives and each technological advance transforms the world in which we live and work. The MKU School of Computing and Informatics offers the much sought- Our Computer Science after skills in Information Communication Technology courses cover all aspects (ICT), Informatics and Knowledge Management. The of modern ICT, giving students skills to create degree levels in three departments; Information Technology, Information Science and Knowledge future technology Management and Enterprise Computing. and gain relevant The University has partnerships with global IT giants such as IBM and Oracle to make the industrial courses even more industry-focused. experience.

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MKU among the top universities in MKU ranked among the top 10 Kenya - 2020 Kenyan University Ranking- uniRank (4ICU) Universities in research funding

Public & Private Universities - top 10 The state of research funding in Kenyan Universities- survey by Private universities- top 3 CPS Research International. Rank University 1 University of Nairobi Ranking And Research Funds In Private Universities In Kenya 2 Kenyatta University 1. 3 Strathmore University 2. Mount Kenya University 4 United States International University Africa 3. Aga Khan University 5 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 4. United States International University Technology 5. KCA University 6 Egerton University 6. Catholic University 7 Moi University 7. Management University of Africa 8 Mount Kenya University 8. St. Paul’s University 9 The Catholic University of Eastern Africa 9. Africa Nazarene University 10 Kenya Methodist University 10.

MKU has embraced ICT in MKU among the most Teaching and Research affordable universities

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KENYAN SPORTS RANKING MKU Ranked among top 5 best Universities in Sports 28

MKU among the top universities in MKU ranked among the top 10 Mount Kenya University Kenya - 2020 Kenyan University Ranking- uniRank (4ICU) Universities in research funding

Public & Private Universities - top 10 The state of research funding in Kenyan Universities- survey by Mount Kenya Private universities- top 3 CPS Research International. Rank University University is 1 University of Nairobi Ranking And Research Funds In Private Universities In Kenya 2 Kenyatta University 1. Strathmore University 3 Strathmore University 2. Mount Kenya University 4 United States International University Africa 3. Aga Khan University 5 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 4. United States International University universities in Kenya Technology 5. KCA University 6 Egerton University 6. Catholic University 7 Moi University 7. Management University of Africa 8 Mount Kenya University 8. St. Paul’s University 9 The Catholic University of Eastern Africa 9. Africa Nazarene University of Career Services. 10 Kenya Methodist University 10. Daystar University - Ministry of Education

MKU has embraced ICT in MKU among the most Teaching and Research affordable universities

Hon. Joseph Mucheru, Cabinet Secretary, with flexible fees payment Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs lauded MKU for effective use of internet technologies during the Varsity's 18th graduation ceremony Higher education survey where he presided as chief guest. Madison Insurance

KENYAN SPORTS RANKING MKU Ranked among top 5 best Universities in Sports 29 Department of Information Technology [email protected]

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

8 semesters full-time KCSE mean Grade of C+ or its Kshs50,550 per semester Bachelor of Science in equivalent, and C in Mathematics or Information Technology Physics or Computer Studies and English or Kiswahili

KCSE mean Grade of C+ or its 8 semesters equivalent, and C in Mathematics or Kshs50,550 per semester Bachelor of Science in Physics or Computer Studies and Computer Science English or Kiswahili; or a diploma in a

KCSE mean grade of C- or its Diploma in equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics 2 academic years Information or Physics or Computer Studies and Kshs24,550 per trimester Technology English or Kiswahili

KCSE mean grade of C- or its Diploma in Computer equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics 2 academic years Science or Physics or Computer Studies and Kshs24,550 per trimester English or Kiswahili

KCSE mean grade of C- or its Diploma in equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics 2 academic years (Regular) Information or Physics or Computer Studies and Kshs24,550 per trimester Systems English or Kiswahili

1½ academic years full-time KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent Kshs20,550

KCSE mean grade of D+ or its 1 trimester full-time equivalent Kshs20,550

Department of Information Science and Knowledge Management

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

8 semesters full-time KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, Kshs50,550 per semester Bachelor of Science in and C in Mathematics or Physics and Information Science English or Kiswahili

KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, Diploma in Information and C in Mathematics or Physics or 2 academic years (Regular) Science Computer Studies and English or Kshs24,550 per trimester Kiswahili 30 Department of Information Technology [email protected] KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, 2 academic years Diploma in Archives and Kshs24,550 per trimester Records Management from an institution recognised by the Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees Mount Kenya University Senate

8 semesters full-time KCSE mean Grade of C+ or its KCSE mean grade of Kshs50,550 per semester 2 academic years equivalent, and C in Mathematics or Diploma in Library C- or its equivalent, or a Bachelor of Science in Kshs24,550 per trimester Information Technology Physics or Computer Studies and Management English or Kiswahili discipline

KCSE mean Grade of C+ or its 8 semesters Department of Enterprise Computing equivalent, and C in Mathematics or Kshs50,550 per semester Bachelor of Science in Physics or Computer Studies and Computer Science Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees English or Kiswahili; or a diploma in a 8 semesters full-time KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, Bachelor of Business Kshs50,550 per semester and C in Mathematics or Physics and KCSE mean grade of C- or its Information Diploma in English or Kiswahili equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics 2 academic years Technology Information or Physics or Computer Studies and Kshs24,550 per trimester Technology English or Kiswahili KCSE mean grade of C- or its Diploma in Business equivalent, and D in Mathematics or 2 academic years KCSE mean grade of C- or its Information Physics and English or Kiswahili Kshs24,550 per trimester Diploma in Computer equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics 2 academic years Technology Science or Physics or Computer Studies and Kshs24,550 per trimester English or Kiswahili 1½ academic years KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent Information Technology Kshs20,550 per trimester KCSE mean grade of C- or its Diploma in equivalent, and D+ in Mathematics 2 academic years (Regular) Information or Physics or Computer Studies and Kshs24,550 per trimester Career opportunities Systems English or Kiswahili Career opportunities in Computing and Informatics . Competitive intelligence analyst 1½ academic years full-time at diploma, bachelor’s and master’s level cut . Information architect KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent Kshs20,550 across a wide-range of disciplines, including . business, accounting, statistics, health sciences, . Computer support engineer KCSE mean grade of D+ or its 1 trimester full-time mathematics, engineering, natural sciences and . Software engineer equivalent Kshs20,550 . Web developer for the following careers: . Network engineer . Mobile application developer Department of Information Science and Knowledge Management . Business analyst . Security analyst

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees . Software engineer . Security engineer . Web developer . Security architect 8 semesters full-time . Business manager . Security administrator KCSE mean grade of C+ or its equivalent, Kshs50,550 per semester Bachelor of Science in . Security software developer and C in Mathematics or Physics and . Database administrators . Cryptographer Information Science English or Kiswahili . ICT manager . Cryptanalyst . Librarian . Security consultant . Knowledge manager KCSE mean grade of C or its equivalent, . Lecturer 2 academic years (Regular) . Data analyst Diploma in Information and C in Mathematics or Physics or . Researcher Science Computer Studies and English or Kshs24,550 per trimester . Web content manager Kiswahili . Records manager, . Archives and special collections librarian 31 W e l c o m e

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ENVIRONMENT Students are equipped with skills to Our engineering courses are essential to all industrial sectors in Kenya and around the world. Emphasis investigate the basic is placed on incorporating the latest technologies and ideas, and direct involvement of engineers from and technological industry to ensure that our courses are industrially development and relevant and up-to-date. You will be trained to develop participate in successful careers in environmental and electrical, and electronic engineering. The School comprises two creating new departments: Energy and Environmental Engineering technology. and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

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KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters (Regular) Bachelor of Science in equivalent, and C in Mathematics and Kshs54,550 per semester Real Estate Management English or Kiswahili

Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

KCSE mean grade of C + or its equivalent, Bachelor of Technology in 8 semesters full-time Computer and Electronic and C+ in Mathematics, Physics or Physical Kshs54,550 per semester Systems Sciences

SCHOOL OF KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, 3 academic years Diploma in Electrical and C- in Mathematics and Physics or Regular and Electronic Engineering ENGINEERING Physical Sciences Kshs29,550 per trimester KCSE mean grade of C- or its equivalent, 3 academic years Diploma in Medical and C- in Mathematics and Physics or Regular ENERGY & Engineering Physical Sciences Kshs29,550 per trimester

THE BUILT Career opportunities Graduates in engineering, energy and built environment have rewarding careers as: ENVIRONMENT Students are . Electrical engineers . Electronics engineers equipped with skills to Our engineering courses are essential to all industrial . Medical engineers sectors in Kenya and around the world. Emphasis investigate the basic . Computer manufacturing managers is placed on incorporating the latest technologies . Computer design technologists and ideas, and direct involvement of engineers from and technological . Managers of computer networks and communication systems industry to ensure that our courses are industrially development and . Electrical and electronic technicians relevant and up-to-date. You will be trained to develop participate in . Computer hardware technicians successful careers in environmental and electrical, . Electrical machines service and installation technicians and electronic engineering. The School comprises two creating new . Powerline construction technicians departments: Energy and Environmental Engineering technology. . Power generation, transmission and distribution technicians and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. . Energy production managers . Design technologists . Petroleum energy surveyors . Petroleum exploration experts / consultants . Safety managers w wwwww..mmku..aacc.k.ke/e/ mountkenyauniversity . Petroleum drilling technologists mountkenyauniversity MountKenyaUni MMoouunnttK KeenyaaU Uniiversity d n n a i t t t o h n t

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Welcome to MKU 35 Department of Social and Development Studies

The department offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate programmes in development and community studies, monitoring and evaluation, and sociology.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

8 semesters Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade of C+ or its Kshs51,500 per semester Community Development equivalent

Bachelor of Social Work and KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters Administration equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester

Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters full-time Development Studies equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester

KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters Bachelor of Arts in Sociology equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters and Development Studies equivalent Kshs45,500 per semester

Diploma in NGO Management KCSE mean grade of C- or its 2 academic years equivalent Kshs24,500 per trimester

Diploma in Community KCSE mean grade of C-or its 2 academic years Development and Social Work equivalent Kshs24,500 per trimester

1½ academic years KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Development and Social Work Kshs20,550 per trimester equivalent

1½ academic years KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Kshs20,550 per trimester Project Management equivalent

Career opportunities Graduates pursue a wide range of careers as: . Peace/human rights activists . Business consultants . Policy/political risk analysts . . Program analysts . Diplomats . Project coordinators . . Research assistant/researchers . Economic policy analysts . Teacher/professors . Eco-tourism guide/agents . Volunteer co-coordinator/recruiters . . International policy analysts . . International youth workers . Government relations advisors . Market researchers . . Peace/human rights activists . . Policy/political risk analysts . International aid workers . Programme analysts . International communications experts . Project coordinators . International policy analysts . Research assistant/researchers . International youth workers . Teacher/lecturers . Market researchers . Volunteer Coordinator/Recruiters 36

Department of Social and Development Studies Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics If you are interested in building a better and fairer society, criminology may be the course for you. You will The department offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate programmes in development and community engage with some of the most pressing dilemmas facing society today around crime, justice, social control, studies, monitoring and evaluation, and sociology. punishment, rights and citizenship.

Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees 8 semesters Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade of C+ or its Kshs51,500 per semester Bachelor of Arts in 8 semesters Community Development equivalent KCSE mean grade of C+ or Security Studies and Kshs49,500 per semester its equivalent Bachelor of Social Work and KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters Criminology Administration equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester Bachelor of Arts in Peace 8 semesters Bachelor of Arts in KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters full-time KCSE minimum grade of Kshs49,500 per semester Development Studies equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester C+ or its equivalent Resolution KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters Bachelor of Arts in Sociology equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester 8 semesters Bachelor of Arts in Jus- KCSE minimum grade of Kshs49,500 per semester Bachelor of Arts in Sociology KCSE mean grade of C+ or its 8 semesters tice and Security Studies C+ or its equivalent and Development Studies equivalent Kshs45,500 per semester Bachelor of Arts in Public 8 semesters 2 academic years KCSE minimum grade of Diploma in NGO Management KCSE mean grade of C- or its Administration and Kshs24,500 per trimester C+ or its equivalent Kshs51,500 per semester equivalent Governance Diploma in Community KCSE mean grade of C-or its 2 academic years Development and Social Work equivalent Kshs24,500 per trimester Diploma in County 2 academic years KCSE mean grade of C- or Administration Kshs24,550 per trimester its equivalent 1½ academic years and Governance KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Development and Social Work Kshs20,550 per trimester 2 academic years equivalent Diploma in Peace Studies KCSE mean grade of C-or Kshs24,550 per trimester its equivalent 1½ academic years KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Kshs20,550 per trimester Project Management equivalent Diploma in KCSE mean grade of C- or 2 academic year Security Studies its equivalent, - Kshs24,550 per trimester and Criminology Career opportunities

Graduates pursue a wide range of careers as: . Peace/human rights activists 1½ academic years . Business consultants . Policy/political risk analysts KCSE mean grade of D+ or Security Studies Kshs20,550 per trimester its equivalent . . Program analysts and Criminology . Diplomats . Project coordinators . . Research assistant/researchers 1½ academic years KCSE mean grade of . Economic policy analysts . Teacher/professors Resolutions and Peace Kshs20,550 per trimester D+ or its equivalent . Eco-tourism guide/agents . Volunteer co-coordinator/recruiters Studies . . International policy analysts . . International youth workers Career opportunities . Government relations advisors . Market researchers . . Peace/human rights activists . . Policy/political risk analysts agencies, non-governmental organisations and international organisations such as the United Nations as: . International aid workers . Programme analysts . International communications experts . Project coordinators . . . Administrator . International policy analysts . Research assistant/researchers . . . Lecturer . International youth workers . Teacher/lecturers . . . Market researchers . Volunteer Coordinator/Recruiters . . g n s i , o s a t g e i r

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Career opportunities - MOUNT KIGALI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MKUT) Communication as:

. Video editor . News anchor MKUT set to become autonomous in its operations in Rwanda. . Reporter . Copy writer/advertising creative MKU has been operating MKU Kigali, across-border campus . Photojournalist . Media researcher . Camera operator . Social media administrator which is know ready to become a fully fledged university . Disc jockey . Photojournalist in the republic of Rwanda . Print and broadcast editor . . Sound technician . Website content developer . Studio technician . Event organiser . . Content developer (TV, radio, Online) . Website content developer . Graphic designer . Event organiser . Sound designer . . Film producer . . Film director . Event organiser . Film researcher . Trainer . Cinematographer/videographer . TV/radio host . Animator . Media manager . Script writer . Editor . Creative Advertiser

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Diploma in Maritime KCSE mean grade of C-or its 2 academic years Transport Logistics equivalent Kshs24,550 per trimester

KCSE mean grade of D+ or its 1½ academic years Transport Logistics equivalent Kshs 24,550 per trimester

2 academic years Diploma in Marketing KCSE mean grade of C-or its Kshs24,550 per trimester Management equivalent

2 academic years Diploma in KCSE mean grade of C- or its Kshs24,550 per trimester Entrepreneurship equivalent

2 academic years Diploma in Supplies KCSE mean grade of C- or its Kshs24,550 per trimester and Procurement equivalent Management

2 academic years Diploma in Project KCSE mean grade of C- or its Kshs24,550 per trimester Management equivalent

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2 academic years KCSE mean grade of C+ or its Diploma in Supplies KCSE mean grade of C- or its Kshs24,550 per trimester Bachelor of Science in 8 semesters and Procurement equivalent, and C+ in Mathematics equivalent Finance and Statistics Kshs45,550 per semester Management and English or Kiswahili.

KCSE mean grade of C-or its Diploma in Financial 8 semester 2 academic years equivalent, and C- in Economics Kshs24,550 per trimester Diploma in Project KCSE mean grade of C- or its Kshs24,550 per trimester Mathematics and English or Kiswahili Management equivalent KCSE mean grade of C- or its Diploma in Economics equivalent, and C- in 8 semester 1½ academic years Mathematics and English or Kshs24,550 per trimester KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Kshs20,550 per trimester Kiswahili Management equivalent

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The department offers courses in Commerce, Financial Science, Banking, 1½ academic years Accounting, Risk Management and Insurance. KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Kshs20,550 per trimester Management equivalent Programmes Admission Requirements Duration & Fees

Bachelor of Commerce KCSE mean grade of D+ or its 1½ academic years Options: Entrepreneurship equivalent Kshs20,550 per trimester Accounting & Finance 8 semesters Banking KCSE mean grade of C+ Kshs45,550 per semester Human resource management or its equivalent, and C in KCSE mean grade of D+ or its 1½ academic years Marketing management Mathematics and English and Procurement equivalent Strategic management or Kiswahili. Digital learning Management Kshs20,550 per trimester Production and Operations Management Kshs40, 000 per semester 1½ academic years Purchasing and Supplies Management. KCSE mean grade of D+ or its Kshs20,550 per trimester Management equivalent Digital learning Kshs24,000 per trimester

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Kshs24,550 per trimester KCSE mean grade of D+ or its equivalent, and D in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili

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Kshs24,550 per trimester KCSE mean grade of D+ Banking and Finance or its equivalent, and D in Mathematics and English or Kiswahili

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KCSE mean grade of C- or Career opportunities Diploma in Financial Science The courses lead to careers as; . Procurement staff assistant its equivalent, and C- in 2 academic years for diploma . Accountant . Distribution manager Mathematics and English . Marketer . or Kiswahili 1½ academic years for . Brand strategist . . KCSE mean grade of D+ . Programme assistant . Business/management consultant or its equivalent, and D in . Kshs24,550 per trimester . Entrepreneur Mathematics and English . . Training and development specialist or Kiswahili . Cargo handler . . . Financial analyst KCSE mean grade of C- or . Cruise staff Diploma in Accounting its equivalent, and C- in . Advertising coordinator 2 academic years for diploma . Sales agent . Mathematics and English 1½ academic year for . Auditor . Event coordinator or Kiswahili . . Media planner Kshs24,550 per trimester . Research assistant KCSE mean grade of D+ . . Project manager or its equivalent, and D in . Business development coordinator Mathematics and English . . or Kiswahili . Bookkeeper . Business development coordinator . . KCSE mean grade of C- or Diploma in Banking & Finance . . Equity trader its equivalent, and D+ in 2 academic years for diploma . Supply chain analyst . Product marketing specialist Mathematics and C- in 1½ academic year for . Purchasing agent . English or Kiswahili . Human resource practitioners/consultant . Financial analyst Kshs24,550 per trimester . Investment banker . Brand strategist KCSE mean grade of D+ Banking and Finance . Insurance underwriter or its equivalent, and D in . . Sales agent Mathematics and English . Credit analyst or Kiswahili . Equity trader . Claims analyst . Budget analyst . Economist KCSE mean grade of C- or . Financial advisor . Data analyst its equivalent, and C- in 2 academic years . Actuary Mathematics and English Kshs24,550 per trimester or Kiswahili

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Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services (KUCCPS)

KUCCPS MKU Programme Codes PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 1279107 Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science 1279108 Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) 1279129 Bachelor of Pharmacy 1279131 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1279132 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1279133 Bachelor of Commerce 1279135 Bachelor of Education (Arts) 1279137 Bachelor of Education (Science) 1279146 Bachelor of Economics 1279150 Bachelor of Science in Information Science 1279151 Bachelor of Business Management 1279163 Bachelor of Science In Statistics 1279171 Bachelor of Arts in Community Development 1279188 Bachelor of Science in Public Health 1279194 Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences 1279199 Bachelor of Economics and Statistics 1279202 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 1279207 Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion 1279209 Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology 1279213 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 1279218 Bachelor of Science in Oral Health 1279219 Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production 1279220 Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems 1279224 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management 1279226 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) 1279232 Bachelor of Science In Information Technology 1279244 Bachelor of Business Information Technology 1279250 Bachelor of Procurement 1279290 Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production 1279293 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) 54

1279296 Bachelor of Arts in International Relations 1279303 Bachelor of Development Studies 1279403 Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Rural Development 1279423 Bachelor of Science in Community Health and Development 1279448 1279455 Bachelor of Science in Dental Technology 1279477 Bachelor of Science (Applied Biology) 1279514 Bachelor of Science in Energy and Environmental Technology Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Services 1279540 Bachelor of Economics and Finance (KUCCPS) 1279591 Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine and Community Health 1279603 Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Processing 1279604 Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication KUCCPS MKU Programme Codes 1279656 Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education Secondary Option) PROGRAMME CODE PROGRAMME NAME 1279657 Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management 1279107 Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science 1279668 Bachelor of Arts in Justice and Security Studies 1279108 Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry) 1279669 1279129 Bachelor of Pharmacy 1279670 Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration 1279131 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery 1279671 Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and Governance 1279132 Bachelor of Science in Nursing 1279672 Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology 1279133 Bachelor of Commerce 1279674 Bachelor of Counselling Psychology 1279135 Bachelor of Education (Arts) 1279675 Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies 1279137 Bachelor of Education (Science) 1279677 Bachelor of Science in Finance and Statistics 1279146 Bachelor of Economics 1279679 Bachelor of Film Animation 1279150 Bachelor of Science in Information Science 1279681 Bachelor of Science in Health Records and Information Technology 1279151 Bachelor of Business Management 1279683 Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Management 1279163 Bachelor of Science In Statistics 1279684 Bachelor of Science in Travel and Tourism Management 1279171 Bachelor of Arts in Community Development 1279685 Bachelor of Social Work and Administration 1279188 Bachelor of Science in Public Health 1279806 Bachelor of Arts in Sociology 1279194 Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences 1279134 Bachelor of Laws 1279199 Bachelor of Economics and Statistics 1279202 Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics 1279207 Bachelor of Science in Health Education and Promotion 1279209 Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Technology 1279213 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Financial Aid 1279218 Bachelor of Science in Oral Health 1279219 Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production 1279220 Bachelor of Technology in Computer and Electronic Systems rom rom • Mount Kenya University Foundation 1279224 Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management • MKU Chancellor’s Scholarship 1279226 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB www.helb.co.ke) • National government Constituency Development Fund (NG CDF) 1279232 Bachelor of Science In Information Technology • Government Bursaries 1279244 Bachelor of Business Information Technology • Students can apply for 1279250 Bachelor of Procurement • National Council for persons with disabilities • Education Trust Funds e.g Saale Gobanai ETF, Saku Forum, Turuyu ETF HELB loans through 1279290 Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production • Non- Governmental Organizations e.g Chalbi Scholars, Direct Aid Kenya www.helb.co.ke 1279293 Bachelor of Science (Animal Science) • Multinational Organizations eg, Danish Refugee Council and DAAD 55 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application forms can be downloaded from www. mku.ac.ke or collected from our campuses and/or marketing centres.

Application fee is as follows: a) USD 50 for non-East African applicants. b) Kshs 2000 for Postgraduate programmes for East African Applicants. USD 100 for Non-East African applicants.

Note: “Transfer fee shall be taken care of by the applicant “

Tuition fee All international students (non-East African) will pay additional (statutory fee, quality assurance and tuition fee) of 20% above the fee indicated in this prospectus.

International students can pay fees in the MKU dollar account: MKU graduates among KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK USD ACCOUNT - 1173740309 (Swift Code. KCBLKENX) top 10 in employability Thika Branch

Please note: Application for admission does not guarantee admission into the University for the course applied for. Admission MKU has consistently been ranked among the top 10 Kenyan public and private universities with the highest employability rate. Studies on the State of Graduate Employability in Kenya by the CPS Research International, a

out of the 67 public and private universities surveyed. MKU’s leading position in higher education is further MODE AND DETAILS OF PAYMENT 1. 2. Commission for University Education (CUE) levy of Kshs1,000 payable once on admission. 3. The University fees payment can also be done in easy instalments within the semester. The instalments are as follows: 30% upon registration, 30% second instalment, 20% third instalment, 20% fourth instalment. 4. Fees are payable either per semester, trimester (three semisters) or annually in the bank accounts listed below. One academic year is equivalent to two semesters or three trimesters 5. fees structure are only applicable to new students and do not affect continuing students. 6. The University fees indicated in this prospectus do not include industrial attachments/internship fees. For more information, liaise with your respective departments. 7. Government-sponsored (KUCCPS) students applicable fees are indicated in the student’s admission letter.

demonstrated by the rising student enrollment and the annual university graduates population. Bank Name Account Number Annual university graduates population KCB Bank 1121032222

Co-operative Bank 01129279981300

Equity Bank 0090292435067

GT Bank 220/136554/1/5101/0

Standard Chartered Bank 0102049817400

Family Bank 005000019336

NIC (NCBA) Bank 1000174347

National Bank of Kenya 01047093018900

Lipa na M-Pesa (GTBANK) Paybill no: 270988 56 APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application forms can be downloaded from www. mku.ac.ke or collected from our campuses and/or marketing centres.

Application fee is as follows: a) USD 50 for non-East African applicants. b) Kshs 2000 for Postgraduate programmes for East African Applicants. USD 100 for Non-East African applicants.

Note: “Transfer fee shall be taken care of by the applicant “

Tuition fee All international students (non-East African) will pay additional (statutory fee, quality assurance and tuition fee) of 20% above the fee indicated in this prospectus.

International students can pay fees in the MKU dollar account: MKU graduates among KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK USD ACCOUNT - 1173740309 (Swift Code. KCBLKENX) top 10 in employability Thika Branch

Please note: Application for admission does not guarantee admission into the University for the course applied for. Admission MKU has consistently been ranked among the top 10 Kenyan public and private universities with the highest employability rate. Studies on the State of Graduate Employability in Kenya by the CPS Research International, a out of the 67 public and private universities surveyed. MKU’s leading position in higher education is further MODE AND DETAILS OF PAYMENT 1. 2. Commission for University Education (CUE) levy of Kshs1,000 payable once on admission. 3. The University fees payment can also be done in easy instalments within the semester. The instalments are as follows: 30% upon registration, 30% second instalment, 20% third instalment, 20% fourth instalment. 4. Fees are payable either per semester, trimester (three semisters) or annually in the bank accounts listed below. One academic year is equivalent to two semesters or three trimesters 5. fees structure are only applicable to new students and do not affect continuing students. 6. The University fees indicated in this prospectus do not include industrial attachments/internship fees. For more information, liaise with your respective departments. 7. Government-sponsored (KUCCPS) students applicable fees are indicated in the student’s admission letter. demonstrated by the rising student enrollment and the annual university graduates population. Bank Name Account Number Annual university graduates population KCB Bank 1121032222

Co-operative Bank 01129279981300

Equity Bank 0090292435067

GT Bank 220/136554/1/5101/0

Standard Chartered Bank 0102049817400

Family Bank 005000019336

NIC (NCBA) Bank 1000174347

National Bank of Kenya 01047093018900

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