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<p>The Master of Research and Public Policy (MRPP) is a unique collaborative postgraduate programme that combines social science research training with public policy analysis. The programme prepares graduates to conduct policy-oriented research, analyse public policy issues, and contribute to evidence-based policymaking in Kenya and across Africa. Core areas of study include qualitative and quantitative research methods, public policy development and analysis, governance and politics of public policy, social science foundations, economics for public policy, research ethics, gender and social diversity, leadership and public policy, and global contexts of public policy. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical applications in research and policy. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and Moi University, with Egerton University and Maseno University as colleges. The MRPP is a collaborative programme designed and implemented by 16 participating universities across 9 African countries, supported by the Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). The programme uses a common architecture, course content, and teaching practices across all partner universities. Students develop competencies in research design, policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative methods, policy evaluation, governance analysis, economic analysis of policy, ethical research practice, and applying research evidence to policy. The programme uses participatory learning, interactive teaching tools, group projects, case studies, and e-learning materials. Students complete coursework, industrial attachment, and a research thesis. The programme is delivered over two academic years with two semesters per year, followed by a long break for field experience and data collection. The programme is full-time with evening blended delivery (virtual and physical) at UoN. The collaborative model enables students to interact across MRPP universities and access international practices and experience. Graduates pursue careers as policy researchers, policy analysts, monitoring and evaluation specialists, governance consultants, public policy educators, and research consultants in government, think tanks, NGOs, international organisations, and universities.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Policy Analysis and Development</li><li>Quantitative Research Methods</li><li>Qualitative Research Methods</li><li>Public Policy Evaluation</li><li>Governance and Political Analysis</li><li>Economic Analysis of Public Policy</li><li>Research Ethics and Integrity</li><li>Evidence-Based Policymaking</li><li>Gender and Social Diversity Analysis</li><li>Research Project Management and Thesis Writing</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Qualitative Research Methods</li><li>Quantitative Research Methods</li><li>Public Policy Development and Analysis</li><li>Governance and Politics of Public Policy</li><li>Social Science Foundations for Public Policy</li><li>Economics for Public Policy</li><li>Ethics in Research and Public Policy</li><li>Gender, Social Diversity, Equity and Public Policy</li><li>Leadership and Public Policy</li><li>Global Context of Public Policy</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PASGR MRPP Certification</li><li>KIPPRA Policy Research Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Policy Research</h4><p>Focuses on designing and conducting policy-oriented research, using research methods to inform policy, and producing evidence for policymaking.</p><h4>Public Policy Analysis</h4><p>Examines public policy analysis, policy development processes, evaluating policy options, and applying analytical tools to public policy issues.</p><h4>Governance and Public Policy</h4><p>Covers governance, politics of public policy, understanding governance systems, and analysing how governance structures shape policy outcomes.</p><h4>Social Policy and Equity</h4><p>Focuses on social policy, gender and social diversity in policy, equity considerations, and ensuring policies address social inclusion and justice.</p><h4>Economic Policy Analysis</h4><p>Examines economics for public policy, economic analysis of policy options, understanding economic implications of policy decisions, and fiscal policy.</p><h4>Global and Comparative Public Policy</h4><p>Covers global context of public policy, comparative policy analysis, understanding international policy frameworks, and policy transfer and learning.</p>

<p>The Master of Science in Digital Security and Forensics is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in digital security, forensic investigation, and cybercrime management. The programme combines digital security theory with practical forensic investigation, evidence analysis, and crime prevention application. Core areas include digital security fundamentals, forensic investigation, cybercrime analysis, network forensics, mobile forensics, incident response, security governance, cryptography, legal and ethical aspects, research methods, and thesis or project. Students engage with both security theory and practical forensic laboratory work through coursework and research. The programme is offered by Dedan Kimathi University of Technology as MSc in Forensics and Security Management through the Nairobi Campus, JKUAT as MSc in Cyber Security through the School of Computing and Information Technology, and United States International University Africa as MSc in Information Security. Public and private universities offer programmes over two to three academic years through full-time and part-time modes of study. Students develop competencies in digital security, forensic investigation, cybercrime analysis, network forensics, mobile forensics, incident response, and security governance. The programme includes coursework, examinations, laboratory work, and a supervised research thesis or project. DeKUT charges approximately KES 200,000/year for forensics and security management. JKUAT charges approximately KES 252,500/year (KES 505,000 total) for cyber security. USIU-Africa charges approximately KES 600,000/year for information security as a private university. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division in computer science, IT, criminology, security studies, or related fields from a recognised university. Graduates pursue careers as digital forensics investigators, security analysts, cybercrime investigators, forensic auditors, security consultants, and lecturers in digital security and forensics across law enforcement, financial institutions, government agencies, security firms, consulting firms, and universities.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Digital Security Fundamentals and Threat Defence</li><li>Forensic Investigation and Evidence Analysis</li><li>Cybercrime Analysis and Investigation</li><li>Network and Mobile Forensics</li><li>Incident Response and Recovery</li><li>Security Governance and Risk Management</li><li>Cryptography and Cryptanalysis</li><li>Forensic Auditing and Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Digital Security</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Digital Security Fundamentals and Threat Defence</li><li>Forensic Investigation and Evidence Analysis</li><li>Cybercrime Analysis and Investigation</li><li>Network and Mobile Forensics</li><li>Incident Response and Recovery</li><li>Security Governance and Risk Management</li><li>Cryptography and Cryptanalysis</li><li>Forensic Auditing and Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Digital Security</li><li>Thesis or Project Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)</li><li>Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Forensic Investigation</h4><p>Focuses on forensic investigation, covering evidence collection, analysis, chain of custody, forensic tools, legal procedures, and managing forensic investigations.</p><h4>Cybercrime Analysis</h4><p>Examines cybercrime analysis, covering cybercrime types, investigation techniques, digital evidence, attribution, and managing cybercrime investigations.</p><h4>Network and Mobile Forensics</h4><p>Covers network and mobile forensics, covering network evidence, mobile device forensics, cloud forensics, and managing network and mobile forensics.</p><h4>Security Management</h4><p>Focuses on security management, covering risk assessment, security planning, corporate security, governance, and managing security operations.</p><h4>Corporate Forensics</h4><p>Examines corporate forensics, covering fraud investigation, corporate crime, compliance, audit, and managing corporate forensics.</p><h4>Incident Response</h4><p>Covers incident response, covering incident handling, threat hunting, containment, recovery, and managing security incidents.</p>

<p>The Master of Science in IT Security and Audit is a postgraduate programme that prepares professionals for advanced practice in information security, cybersecurity, IT audit, and risk management. The programme combines security theory with practical cybersecurity, digital forensics, and IT audit application. Core areas include information systems security, network security, digital forensics, IT audit and assurance, risk management, cryptography, governance and compliance, penetration testing, incident response, research methods, and thesis. Students engage with both security theory and practical laboratory and industry work through coursework and research. The programme is offered by Kabarak University, Strathmore University, and the University of Nairobi. Kabarak offers MSc in IT Security and Audit at Nakuru City Campus, Strathmore offers MSc in Information Systems Security through the School of Computing and Engineering Sciences, and UoN offers MSc in Information Systems with security and audit modules. Kabarak and Strathmore are private universities, while UoN is public. Students develop competencies in information systems security, network security, digital forensics, IT audit and assurance, risk management, cryptography, governance and compliance, and penetration testing. The programme includes coursework, examinations, laboratory work, industry placements, and a supervised research thesis. Kabarak charges KES 80,000/semester (KES 160,000/year, KES 320,000 total) for IT security and audit. Strathmore charges approximately KES 704,250/year (KES 1,408,500 total) for information systems security. UoN charges approximately KES 486,000/year (KES 972,000 total) for information systems. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division in computer science, IT, or related fields from a recognised university. Graduates pursue careers as information security analysts, cybersecurity engineers, IT auditors, digital forensics analysts, penetration testers, security consultants, and chief information security officers across financial institutions, government agencies, consulting firms, technology companies, and universities.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Information Systems Security and Risk Management</li><li>Network Security and Defence Architecture</li><li>Digital Forensics and Incident Response</li><li>IT Audit and Compliance Assurance</li><li>Cryptography and Cryptographic Protocols</li><li>Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment</li><li>Security Governance and Policy Development</li><li>Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence</li><li>Research Methods in Information Security</li><li>Academic Writing and Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Information Systems Security and Risk Management</li><li>Network Security and Defence Architecture</li><li>Digital Forensics and Incident Response</li><li>IT Audit and Compliance Assurance</li><li>Cryptography and Cryptographic Protocols</li><li>Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment</li><li>Security Governance and Policy Development</li><li>Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence</li><li>Research Methods in Information Security</li><li>Thesis Research</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>CISSP Certification</li><li>CISA Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Digital Forensics</h4><p>Focuses on digital forensics, covering digital investigation, evidence collection, analysis, reporting, and managing digital forensics.</p><h4>Network Security</h4><p>Examines network security, covering network architecture, infrastructure security, traffic analysis, firewalls, and managing network security.</p><h4>IT Audit and Assurance</h4><p>Covers IT audit, covering audit planning, controls testing, compliance, assurance, reporting, and managing IT audit.</p><h4>Cybersecurity Management</h4><p>Focuses on cybersecurity management, covering security governance, risk management, policy, strategy, and managing cybersecurity.</p><h4>Penetration Testing</h4><p>Examines penetration testing, covering vulnerability assessment, exploitation, reporting, remediation, and managing penetration testing.</p><h4>Security Governance and Compliance</h4><p>Covers security governance, covering governance frameworks, compliance, regulations, standards, and managing security governance.</p>