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<p>The Master of Arts in Planning is a postgraduate programme that trains professionally qualified personnel in urban and regional planning. The programme provides planners with the requisite skills and specialised knowledge to address challenges associated with rapid urbanisation and resource use in Africa. Core areas include planning theory, urban and regional planning, spatial analysis, land use planning, rural development, urban development, planning methods, GIS, and research. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical planning studio work. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi and Kenyatta University. UoN offers MA in Planning through its Department of Urban and Regional Planning, a leading institution for training planners in Eastern and Southern Africa. KU offers MA in Urban and Regional Planning through its School of Engineering and Architecture. Students develop competencies in planning analysis, urban and regional planning, spatial planning, land use, GIS, planning studio, and research. The programme includes coursework, studio work, fieldwork, examinations, research project, and oral defence. UoN tuition is KES 9,000 per unit with total programme cost of KES 598,000 (~KES 299,000/year). KU charges KES 367,200/year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division in planning, architecture, geography, or related field. Graduates pursue careers as urban planners, regional planners, city managers, planning consultants, and development planners in government, counties, private sector, and international agencies.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Urban and Regional Planning</li><li>Land Use Planning</li><li>Spatial Analysis and GIS</li><li>Planning Theory and Practice</li><li>Urban Development Management</li><li>Rural Development Planning</li><li>Planning Studio and Design</li><li>Research Methods in Planning</li><li>Environmental Planning</li><li>Transportation Planning</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Planning Theory</li><li>Urban and Regional Planning</li><li>Spatial Analysis and GIS</li><li>Land Use Planning</li><li>Urban Development</li><li>Rural Development</li><li>Planning Methods and Techniques</li><li>Environmental Planning</li><li>Transportation Planning</li><li>Research Methods in Planning</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KIP Planning Certification</li><li>UN-Habitat Urban Planning Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Urban Planning</h4><p>Focuses on urban planning, city planning, land use, zoning, urban design, and planning and managing urban areas and cities.</p><h4>Regional Planning</h4><p>Examines regional planning, regional development, spatial planning, regional analysis, and planning and managing regional development.</p><h4>Rural Development Planning</h4><p>Covers rural development planning, rural land use, community planning, rural services, and planning for rural development.</p><h4>Environmental Planning</h4><p>Focuses on environmental planning, environmental impact assessment, natural resource planning, sustainability, and planning for environmental sustainability.</p><h4>Transportation Planning</h4><p>Examines transportation planning, transport systems, road networks, public transport, and planning and managing transportation systems.</p><h4>GIS and Spatial Analysis</h4><p>Covers GIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, cartography, mapping, and using GIS and spatial tools for planning.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Project Planning and Management is designed to provide skills, techniques and knowledge required for careers in the management of all types of projects in the public and private sectors. The programme helps present and future managers of development projects to be more efficient and effective, contributing to economic growth and development in line with Vision 2030. Core areas include project management cycle, project planning, project implementation, monitoring and evaluation, project finance, quantitative techniques, research methodology, and strategic management. The programme blends theoretical concepts with practical knowledge based on case studies and shared experiences. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its School of Continuing and Distance Education, and by Maseno University through its School of Planning and Architecture. UoN offers evening and ODeL modes, while Maseno offers full-time and part-time modes. Students develop competencies in project planning, project management, M&E, project finance, research, and strategic management. The programme includes 15 taught course units and a research project constituting 4 units, totalling 19 units. UoN tuition is KES 279,000 total programme (~KES 139,500/year). Maseno fees not independently verified for this exact programme. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division in a related field. Graduates pursue careers as project managers, M&E officers, development planners, project consultants, and programme coordinators in government, NGOs, donor agencies, and private sector.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Project Planning and Design</li><li>Project Management Cycle</li><li>Project Monitoring and Evaluation</li><li>Project Finance and Budgeting</li><li>Quantitative Techniques for Projects</li><li>Research Methodology</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Project Implementation</li><li>Environmental Impact Assessment</li><li>Project Risk Management</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Project Management Cycle</li><li>Project Planning and Design</li><li>Project Implementation</li><li>Project Monitoring and Evaluation</li><li>Project Finance</li><li>Quantitative Techniques</li><li>Research Methodology</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Environmental Impact Assessment</li><li>Planning Theory</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PMI Project Management Professional (PMP)</li><li>IPMA Project Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Development Project Management</h4><p>Focuses on development project management, donor-funded projects, community projects, and managing development projects in public and NGO sectors.</p><h4>Project Monitoring and Evaluation</h4><p>Examines M&E, M&E frameworks, indicators, logframes, data collection, evaluation, and monitoring and evaluating project performance.</p><h4>Project Finance</h4><p>Covers project finance, budgeting, cost analysis, financial management, resource mobilisation, and managing project finances and budgets.</p><h4>Strategic Project Management</h4><p>Focuses on strategic management, strategy, project strategy, alignment, portfolio management, and aligning projects with organisational strategy.</p><h4>Rural Development Projects</h4><p>Examines rural development, rural projects, community development, agricultural projects, and planning and managing rural development projects.</p><h4>Urban Development Projects</h4><p>Covers urban development, urban projects, infrastructure, housing, and planning and managing urban development projects.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Psychology is a postgraduate programme that provides advanced study of psychological theory, research, and practice. The programme prepares graduates for careers in counselling, mental health, research, education, and organisational psychology. Core areas include psychological theory, research methods, counselling psychology, psychometrics, psychological statistics, psychotherapy, ethics, and practicum. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical counselling and assessment skills. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, and Moi University. UoN offers MA in Psychology through its Faculty of Arts and Department of Psychology. KU offers MA in Counselling Psychology through its School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Moi offers MA in Counselling Psychology through its School of Arts and Social Sciences. Students develop competencies in psychological assessment, counselling, research, psychotherapy, and mental health. The programme includes coursework, examinations, practicum, research project, and oral defence. UoN tuition is KES 27,000 per unit with total programme cost of approximately KES 537,000 (~KES 268,500/year). KU charges KES 216,000/year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division in Psychology or related field. Graduates pursue careers as counselling psychologists, mental health practitioners, researchers, HR specialists, and lecturers in hospitals, schools, NGOs, private practice, and academia.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Psychological Assessment and Testing</li><li>Counselling and Psychotherapy</li><li>Research Methods in Psychology</li><li>Psychometrics and Statistics</li><li>Theories of Counselling</li><li>Mental Health and Psychopathology</li><li>Ethics in Counselling and Psychology</li><li>Group and Family Therapy</li><li>Community Psychology</li><li>Organisational Psychology</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Theories of Counselling</li><li>Research Methods in Psychology</li><li>Psychometrics and Psychological Statistics</li><li>Psychotherapeutic Communication Practices</li><li>Ethics in Counselling and Public Law</li><li>Psychopathology</li><li>Counselling Approaches</li><li>Group and Family Therapy</li><li>Community Psychology</li><li>Organisation and Administration of Counselling Services</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KPA Psychology Certification</li><li>IUPsyS Psychology Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Counselling Psychology</h4><p>Focuses on counselling psychology, theories of counselling, psychotherapy, counselling approaches, and providing counselling and psychotherapy services.</p><h4>Clinical Psychology</h4><p>Examines clinical psychology, psychopathology, diagnosis, treatment, clinical assessment, and understanding and treating mental health disorders.</p><h4>Community Psychology</h4><p>Covers community psychology, community mental health, HIV/AIDS counselling, substance abuse, and understanding and supporting community mental health.</p><h4>Organisational Psychology</h4><p>Focuses on organisational psychology, workplace behaviour, HR, employee wellbeing, organisational development, and applying psychology in organisations.</p><h4>Educational Psychology</h4><p>Examines educational psychology, school counselling, learning, development, guidance, and applying psychology in educational settings.</p><h4>Health Psychology</h4><p>Covers health psychology, health behaviour, chronic illness, counselling special populations, and applying psychology to health and wellbeing.</p>

<p>The Executive Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (EMPPA) is a one-year intensive postgraduate programme designed for executives and senior managers in government, private sector, and NGOs. The programme equips senior executives with knowledge, relationships, and tools necessary to drive results at the highest levels of management. Core areas include public policy analysis, public administration, governance, leadership, strategic management, research methods, and project management. The programme focuses on public policy problem-solving through identifying societal problems, critical analysis, and weighing possible solutions. The programme is offered by Kenyatta University through its Department of Public Policy and Administration. KU offers the EMPPA on Saturdays at the City Campus, designed for working executives who cannot take study leave. Moi University also offers a related executive programme. Students develop competencies in public policy analysis, governance, leadership, strategic management, and research. The programme includes 12 taught units and a research project equivalent to 4 units, totalling 16 units over three trimesters. KU charges KES 400,000 for the entire programme plus KES 32,300 statutory fees. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division and at least two years of senior management experience. Graduates pursue careers as senior public administrators, policy analysts, executive directors, county commissioners, and governance advisors in government, private sector, and NGOs.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Public Policy Analysis</li><li>Public Administration and Governance</li><li>Strategic Leadership and Management</li><li>Policy Brief Writing</li><li>Research Methods in Public Policy</li><li>Project Planning and Management</li><li>Decision-Making and Problem-Solving</li><li>Public Financial Management</li><li>Organisational Management</li><li>Policy Implementation and Evaluation</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Public Policy Analysis</li><li>Public Administration</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Governance and Ethics</li><li>Research Methods in Public Policy</li><li>Public Financial Management</li><li>Leadership and Decision-Making</li><li>Project Planning and Management</li><li>Policy Implementation</li><li>County Governance and Devolution</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KSG Governance Certification</li><li>AAPAM Public Administration Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Public Policy Analysis</h4><p>Focuses on public policy analysis, policy process, policy instruments, policy evaluation, and analysing and developing public policy.</p><h4>Public Administration</h4><p>Examines public administration, governance, public management, decentralisation, service delivery, and managing public organisations and services.</p><h4>Strategic Leadership</h4><p>Covers strategic leadership, strategic management, organisational strategy, change management, and leading and managing organisations strategically.</p><h4>Governance and Ethics</h4><p>Focuses on governance, good governance, ethics, accountability, transparency, and promoting good governance and ethical practice.</p><h4>Public Financial Management</h4><p>Examines public financial management, budgeting, fiscal policy, revenue, expenditure, and managing public finances and budgets.</p><h4>County Governance</h4><p>Covers county governance, devolution, county administration, CIDP, and understanding and managing county governance and development.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Public Administration and Management is a postgraduate programme that trains professionals in public administration, public policy, governance, and public sector management. The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in government, county administrations, NGOs, and international organisations. Core areas include administrative theory, human resource management, public budgeting, public policy analysis, governance, public finance, strategic management, research methods, and project management. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical public administration applications. The programme is offered by Mount Kenya University, Kenyatta University, and the University of Nairobi. KU offers MA in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) with 20 units over two years at KES 216,000/year. MKU offers MA in Public Administration and Management at KES 65,000/semester full-time. Students develop competencies in policy analysis, public finance management, strategic planning, governance, research, and public sector leadership. The programme includes coursework, examinations, research project or thesis, and oral defence. MKU charges KES 65,000 per semester for full-time (~KES 130,000/year) and KES 50,000 per semester for virtual learning. KU charges KES 216,000/year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division, or Lower Division with relevant work experience. Graduates pursue careers as public administrators, policy analysts, county government officers, programme managers, and governance consultants in government, counties, NGOs, and international organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Public Administration and Management</li><li>Public Policy Analysis and Development</li><li>Public Budgeting and Financial Administration</li><li>Human Resource Management in Public Sector</li><li>Strategic Management and Planning</li><li>Governance and Accountability</li><li>Research Methods in Public Administration</li><li>Project Management and Evaluation</li><li>Devolved Government and Decentralisation</li><li>Public Sector Reform and Innovation</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Administrative Theory and Behaviour</li><li>Human Resource Management and Development</li><li>Public Budgeting and Financial Administration</li><li>Public Policy Analysis</li><li>Research Methods</li><li>Constitutionalism and Governance</li><li>Public Finance and Accounting</li><li>Strategic Management in Public Sector</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Devolved Governments</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>AAPAM Public Administration Certification</li><li>KSG Public Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Public Policy</h4><p>Focuses on public policy, policy analysis, policy development, policy evaluation, and analysing and developing public policy.</p><h4>Local Government Administration</h4><p>Examines local government, county government, devolution, decentralisation, service delivery, and administering local and county government.</p><h4>Financial Management</h4><p>Covers public finance, budgeting, financial administration, fiscal management, and managing public finances.</p><h4>Human Resource Management</h4><p>Focuses on HR management in public sector, recruitment, performance, development, and managing people in government.</p><h4>NGO Management</h4><p>Examines NGO management, civil society, development management, programme management, and managing NGOs and civil society organisations.</p><h4>Strategic Management</h4><p>Covers strategic management in public sector, strategy, planning, performance, and leading and managing public sector organisations strategically.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Public Administration and Public Policy (MPPA) is a postgraduate programme that provides advanced study of public policy analysis, public administration, governance, and strategic management. The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in public service, policy development, and governance. Core areas include public policy analysis, public administration, research methods, microeconomics and macroeconomics for public policy, public finance, law and governance, devolved governments, and strategic management. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical policy problem-solving. The programme is offered by Kenyatta University through its Department of Public Policy and Administration. KU offers the MPPA in regular and evening/weekend modes at Main, City, Mombasa, Nyeri, and Nakuru campuses. The programme is an academic degree that can be considered for PhD studies. Students develop competencies in policy analysis, governance, public administration, research, and strategic management. The programme includes 20 units comprising coursework, examinations, and a research project equivalent to 4 units. KU charges KES 216,000/year for the MPPA. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division from a recognised university. Lower Second Class with at least two years of relevant experience is also accepted. Graduates pursue careers as policy analysts, public administrators, governance advisors, county officials, and researchers in government, counties, NGOs, and private sector.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Public Policy Analysis</li><li>Public Administration and Governance</li><li>Research Methods in Social Sciences</li><li>Microeconomics and Macroeconomics for Public Policy</li><li>Public Finance and Accounting</li><li>Strategic Management in the Public Sector</li><li>Project Management in the Public Sector</li><li>Law and Governance</li><li>Corporate Governance</li><li>Policy Implementation and Evaluation</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Public Policy Analysis</li><li>Public Administration</li><li>Research Methods in Social Sciences</li><li>Microeconomics for Public Policy</li><li>Macroeconomics for Public Policy</li><li>Public Finance and Accounting</li><li>Law and Governance</li><li>Devolved Governments</li><li>Strategic Management in the Public Sector</li><li>Corporate Governance</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KSG Governance Certification</li><li>AAPAM Public Administration Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Public Policy Analysis</h4><p>Focuses on public policy analysis, policy process, policy instruments, policy evaluation, and analysing and developing public policy.</p><h4>Public Administration</h4><p>Examines public administration, governance, public management, decentralisation, service delivery, and managing public organisations and services.</p><h4>Public Finance</h4><p>Covers public finance, budgeting, fiscal policy, revenue, expenditure, accounting, and managing public finances and budgets.</p><h4>County Governance and Devolution</h4><p>Focuses on devolved governments, county governance, county administration, CIDP, intergovernmental relations, and understanding and managing county governance.</p><h4>Strategic Management</h4><p>Examines strategic management in the public sector, strategy, strategic planning, change management, and leading and managing public sector organisations strategically.</p><h4>Corporate Governance</h4><p>Covers corporate governance, governance principles, ethics, accountability, transparency, and promoting good corporate governance in public and private sectors.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology is a postgraduate programme that equips students with advanced knowledge and analytical skills in security studies, criminology, criminal justice, and governance. The programme prepares professionals for leadership roles in security agencies, law enforcement, criminal justice, and related fields. Core areas of study include theories of criminology, security management, criminal justice systems, terrorism and counter-terrorism, cyber security, intelligence studies, transitional justice, human rights, alternative dispute resolution, good governance and ethics, and research methods. Students examine security challenges in Kenya, the Horn of Africa, and the broader African context. The programme is offered by Mount Kenya University through its Institute of Security Studies, Justice and Ethics (ISSJE), established in November 2012 at the Nairobi campus. The ISSJE focuses on four thematic areas: security studies, good governance and ethics, democracy and human rights, and alternative dispute resolution and transitional justice. Students develop competencies in security analysis, crime prevention strategy design, intelligence assessment, policy formulation, criminal justice administration, and research. The programme combines coursework, examinations, and a research project. The ISSJE collaborates with security institutions, government agencies, and international organisations to provide practical exposure. The programme is delivered over four semesters for full-time students and six semesters for DIBeL (Distance and Institution Based Learning) students. Classes are offered at Nairobi, Eldoret, Kakamega, Kisii, Kitale, and virtual campuses. The programme is available in full-time, part-time, digital learning, and DIBeL modes. Graduates pursue careers as security analysts, intelligence officers, crime prevention specialists, policy analysts, security consultants, criminal justice administrators, and researchers in government security agencies, private security firms, NGOs, international organisations, and research institutions.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Criminological Theory and Analysis</li><li>Security Management and Strategy</li><li>Intelligence Analysis</li><li>Counter-Terrorism Studies</li><li>Criminal Justice Administration</li><li>Cyber Security Fundamentals</li><li>Transitional Justice and Security Sector Reform</li><li>Research Methods in Security Studies</li><li>Policy Analysis and Formulation</li><li>Alternative Dispute Resolution</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Theories of Criminology</li><li>Security Management</li><li>Criminal Justice Systems</li><li>Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism</li><li>Intelligence Studies</li><li>Transitional Justice</li><li>Human Rights and Security</li><li>Alternative Dispute Resolution</li><li>Good Governance and Ethics</li><li>Research Methods in Security Studies</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Kenya Security Professionals Certification</li><li>ACCORD Conflict Resolution Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Security Management</h4><p>Focuses on security management principles, risk assessment, security operations, physical security, and corporate security management in public and private sector contexts.</p><h4>Criminology and Criminal Justice</h4><p>Examines criminological theories, criminal behaviour analysis, criminal justice systems, corrections, rehabilitation, and crime prevention strategies.</p><h4>Intelligence and Counter-Terrorism</h4><p>Covers intelligence collection and analysis, counter-terrorism strategies, radicalisation and de-radicalisation, and emerging security threats including cyber terrorism.</p><h4>Transitional Justice and Security Reform</h4><p>Explores transitional justice mechanisms, security sector reform, institutional reforms, truth commissions, and post-conflict justice processes.</p><h4>Governance and Ethics</h4><p>Examines good governance principles, public ethics, anti-corruption strategies, human rights, and democratic governance in security contexts.</p><h4>Conflict and Dispute Resolution</h4><p>Focuses on alternative dispute resolution, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and conflict management in security and justice contexts.</p><h4>Cyber Security and Digital Forensics</h4><p>Covers cyber security threats, digital forensics, cyber crime investigation, and information security management in contemporary security environments.</p><h4>Human Rights and Security</h4><p>Examines human rights frameworks in security contexts, emerging human rights concerns, security sector accountability, and rights-based approaches to security.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Social Development and Management is a postgraduate programme that trains graduates in social development, community development, social management, and development policy. The programme prepares graduates for advanced careers in social development, community development, NGO management, and social policy. Core areas include social development, community development, project management, social policy, development economics, gender and development, monitoring and evaluation, social research, governance, and research methods. Students engage with theoretical foundations and practical social development applications. The programme is offered by Moi University, Chuka University, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, with Maseno University as a college. These universities provide training in social development, community development, and social management. Students develop competencies in social analysis, project management, policy analysis, community engagement, monitoring and evaluation, and research. The programme includes coursework, field placements, examinations, supervised research, and thesis. The programme is delivered over two years. Chuka University art-based masters fees are KES 71,000/semester (~KES 142,000/year). Comparable community development programmes at other institutions charge approximately KES 130,000/year. Entry requires Bachelor's degree in relevant field with Upper Second or Lower with experience. Graduates pursue careers as social development managers, programme managers, community development officers, NGO managers, and social policy analysts in NGOs, government, international organisations, and community-based organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Social Development Planning and Management</li><li>Community Development and Participation</li><li>Project Management and Proposal Writing</li><li>Social Policy Analysis and Development</li><li>Monitoring and Evaluation of Development Programmes</li><li>Gender and Development Mainstreaming</li><li>Development Economics and Livelihoods</li><li>Social Research and Data Analysis</li><li>Governance and Institutional Development</li><li>Social Development Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Social Development</li><li>Community Development</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Social Policy</li><li>Development Economics</li><li>Gender and Development</li><li>Monitoring and Evaluation</li><li>Social Research</li><li>Governance</li><li>Social Development Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PMI Project Management Certification</li><li>AMREF M&E Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Community Development</h4><p>Focuses on community development, community mobilisation, participation, community projects, CBOs, and supporting community-driven development.</p><h4>Project Management</h4><p>Examines project management, project cycle, proposal writing, log frame, budgeting, implementation, and managing development projects.</p><h4>Social Policy</h4><p>Covers social policy, policy analysis, social protection, welfare policy, development policy, and developing and analysing social policy.</p><h4>Gender and Development</h4><p>Focuses on gender and development, gender mainstreaming, women empowerment, gender analysis, and integrating gender in development.</p><h4>Monitoring and Evaluation</h4><p>Examines monitoring and evaluation, M&E frameworks, indicators, data collection, impact evaluation, and evaluating development programmes.</p><h4>NGO Management</h4><p>Covers NGO management, NGO governance, funding, compliance, advocacy, stakeholder management, and managing non-governmental organisations.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Social Work and Administration is a postgraduate programme that trains professionals in social work practice, social welfare administration, community development, and social policy. The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles in social services, NGOs, government, and community development. Core areas include social work theory, social welfare administration, community development, social policy, counselling, research methods, project management, and human behaviour. Students engage with both social work theory and practical administration skills. The programme is offered by the Catholic University of Eastern Africa and Kenyatta University. CUEA offers MA in Social Work at KES 93,375 per semester for full-time study. KU offers MA in Social Work through its School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students develop competencies in social work practice, welfare administration, community mobilisation, counselling, research, and social policy analysis. The programme includes coursework, field practicum, examinations, research project or thesis, and oral defence. CUEA charges KES 93,375 per semester full-time (~KES 186,750/year) and KES 62,530 per semester part-time. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division in social work, sociology, or related field. Graduates pursue careers as social workers, welfare administrators, community development officers, programme managers, and counsellors in government, NGOs, hospitals, schools, and international organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Social Work Practice and Intervention</li><li>Social Welfare Administration and Management</li><li>Community Development and Mobilisation</li><li>Social Policy Analysis and Development</li><li>Counselling and Psycho-social Support</li><li>Research Methods in Social Work</li><li>Project Management and Evaluation</li><li>Human Behaviour and Social Systems</li><li>Social Justice and Advocacy</li><li>Case Management and Social Assessment</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Social Work Theory and Practice</li><li>Social Welfare Administration</li><li>Community Development</li><li>Social Policy and Social Protection</li><li>Counselling and Psycho-social Support</li><li>Research Methods in Social Work</li><li>Human Behaviour and Social Systems</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Social Justice and Human Rights</li><li>Case Management and Social Assessment</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KNASW Professional Certification</li><li>IFSW Social Work Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Social Welfare Administration</h4><p>Focuses on social welfare administration, welfare organisations, programme management, funding, and administering social welfare organisations and programmes.</p><h4>Community Development</h4><p>Examines community development, community mobilisation, participation, empowerment, and developing and supporting communities.</p><h4>Counselling and Psycho-social Support</h4><p>Covers counselling, psycho-social support, mental health, trauma, and providing counselling and psycho-social support services.</p><h4>Social Policy</h4><p>Focuses on social policy, policy analysis, social protection, welfare policy, and analysing and developing social policy.</p><h4>Child and Family Welfare</h4><p>Examines child and family welfare, child protection, family support, adoption, and supporting children and families.</p><h4>Medical Social Work</h4><p>Covers medical social work, hospital social work, health, disability, and providing social work services in health settings.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in State Craft and Devolution is a postgraduate programme that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in statecraft, governance, devolution, and public administration within Kenya's constitutional framework. The programme prepares professionals for leadership roles in county governments, national administration, and governance institutions. Core areas of study include theories of the state, devolved governance systems, intergovernmental relations, county administration, public policy in devolved contexts, fiscal decentralisation, political institutions, constitutional law and governance, statecraft and diplomacy, and research methods. Students examine Kenya's 2010 constitutional dispensation and its devolution framework in depth. The programme is offered by Moi University as an executive programme through its School of Arts and Social Sciences. The executive format is designed for practitioners with experience in public administration, county governance, or related fields who wish to deepen their expertise while continuing to work. Students develop competencies in governance analysis, policy formulation for devolved contexts, intergovernmental relations management, county administration, fiscal decentralisation, political analysis, and research. The programme combines coursework, examinations, and a research project, with emphasis on practical application to Kenya's devolution challenges. The executive programme at Moi University is delivered over one calendar year consisting of three semesters, with coursework, examination, and research project components. The programme is designed for senior managers in government, county executives, and public administration practitioners. Graduates pursue careers as county administrators, governance consultants, policy analysts, devolution specialists, intergovernmental relations officers, and public administration professionals in county governments, national government, NGOs, and international organisations working on governance and devolution.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Statecraft and Governance Analysis</li><li>Devolved Governance Systems</li><li>Intergovernmental Relations</li><li>County Administration and Management</li><li>Fiscal Decentralisation</li><li>Public Policy in Devolved Contexts</li><li>Constitutional Law and Governance</li><li>Political Analysis and Institution Building</li><li>Research Methods in Governance Studies</li><li>Diplomacy and Statecraft</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Theories of the State</li><li>Devolved Governance Systems</li><li>Intergovernmental Relations</li><li>County Administration</li><li>Public Policy in Devolved Contexts</li><li>Fiscal Decentralisation</li><li>Constitutional Law and Governance</li><li>Statecraft and Diplomacy</li><li>Political Institutions and Democracy</li><li>Research Methods in Governance Studies</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Kenya School of Government Devolution Certification</li><li>AAPAM Governance Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Devolved Governance</h4><p>Focuses on Kenya's devolved government system, county administration, intergovernmental relations, fiscal decentralisation, and county-level governance challenges and opportunities.</p><h4>Statecraft and Diplomacy</h4><p>Examines theories of the state, diplomatic practice, statecraft strategies, and the role of state institutions in governance and international relations.</p><h4>County Administration</h4><p>Covers county government administration, service delivery, county planning, budgeting, and public management at the sub-national level.</p><h4>Public Policy and Devolution</h4><p>Focuses on policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation in devolved contexts, including county-level policy making and intergovernmental policy coordination.</p><h4>Fiscal Decentralisation</h4><p>Examines fiscal decentralisation frameworks, county revenue mobilisation, equitable sharing of resources, and intergovernmental fiscal transfers.</p><h4>Constitutional Governance</h4><p>Explores constitutional law frameworks, the 2010 Constitution, devolution provisions, constitutional commissions, and the rule of law in governance.</p><h4>Political Institutions and Democracy</h4><p>Covers political institution design, democratic governance, electoral systems, political parties, and democratic consolidation in devolved contexts.</p><h4>Intergovernmental Relations</h4><p>Focuses on intergovernmental relations between national and county governments, conflict resolution, coordination mechanisms, and cooperative governance.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Strategic Communications is a postgraduate programme that combines real-life practice with academic rigour to position communication professionals for leadership in a complex and rapidly changing media landscape. The programme equips students with strategic communication skills needed to drive impact across corporate, public, and development sectors. Core areas of study include strategic communication theory, risk and crisis communication, leadership and innovation, health and development communication, global communication, political communication, financial communication and investor relations, digital media strategy, stakeholder engagement, and research methods. Students engage with emerging issues in the communication environment across multiple markets. The programme is offered by Aga Khan University through its Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) in Nairobi. The GSMC is a premier media and communications school offering world-class training that blends practice, critical thinking, and theory. The programme is designed for communication professionals seeking to advance their strategic capabilities. Students develop competencies in strategic message design, stakeholder analysis, crisis communication management, digital media strategy, brand positioning, campaign planning, communication research, and leadership. The programme combines coursework, practical projects, and a research component, integrating theoretical knowledge with real-world communication challenges. The programme is delivered over two years with a curriculum that spans different forms of strategic communication across markets. Students learn to leverage stakeholder insights to deliver action-inspiring messages and build mutually beneficial relationships between organisations and their stakeholders. Graduates pursue careers as communication directors, strategic communication consultants, corporate affairs managers, public relations managers, crisis communication specialists, political communication strategists, and development communication specialists in corporate organisations, government, NGOs, international organisations, and media houses.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Strategic Communication Planning</li><li>Risk and Crisis Communication</li><li>Digital Media Strategy</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement and Analysis</li><li>Corporate Communication Management</li><li>Political Communication</li><li>Health and Development Communication</li><li>Financial Communication and Investor Relations</li><li>Brand Positioning and Reputation Management</li><li>Communication Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Strategic Communication Theory</li><li>Risk and Crisis Communication</li><li>Leadership and Innovation in Communication</li><li>Health and Development Communication</li><li>Global Communication</li><li>Political Communication</li><li>Financial Communication and Investor Relations</li><li>Digital Media Strategy</li><li>Stakeholder Engagement</li><li>Communication Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PRSK Professional Certification</li><li>IABC Strategic Communication Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Corporate Communication</h4><p>Focuses on corporate communication strategy, brand management, reputation management, investor relations, and internal communication in corporate organisations.</p><h4>Crisis and Risk Communication</h4><p>Examines crisis communication theory and practice, risk communication strategies, crisis management frameworks, and organisational resilience through effective communication.</p><h4>Political Communication</h4><p>Covers political communication strategies, campaign communication, government public affairs, political messaging, and media relations in political contexts.</p><h4>Health and Development Communication</h4><p>Focuses on health communication, development communication, behaviour change communication, and social mobilisation in public health and development programmes.</p><h4>Digital Media Strategy</h4><p>Examines digital media strategy, social media management, content strategy, digital storytelling, and online reputation management in contemporary communication practice.</p><h4>Financial Communication</h4><p>Covers financial communication, investor relations, financial reporting communication, and corporate financial messaging for stakeholders and markets.</p><h4>Global Communication</h4><p>Explores global communication strategies, cross-cultural communication, international media relations, and communication in multinational and multicultural contexts.</p><h4>Leadership Communication</h4><p>Focuses on leadership communication, executive communication coaching, change communication, and communication for organisational leadership and innovation.</p>

<p>The Master of Arts in Urban Development and Management is a postgraduate programme that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in urban planning, urban management, municipal governance, and sustainable urban development. The programme prepares professionals for leadership roles in county governments, urban development agencies, and planning institutions. Core areas of study include urban planning theory, urban management and governance, municipal finance, urban infrastructure management, land use planning, urban housing and shelter, environmental planning, urban poverty and livelihoods, GIS for urban planning, urban policy analysis, and research methods. Students examine urbanisation challenges in Kenya and the Global South. The programme is offered by Maseno University through its School of Planning and Architecture, with Moi University, Chuka University, and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology also offering related programmes. The programme combines coursework, examinations, and a thesis or research project. Students develop competencies in urban planning, municipal management, urban policy analysis, infrastructure planning, land use management, GIS applications, urban project management, and research. The programme offers both thesis and project options, with the thesis option requiring 14-19 units and the project option requiring 15+ units distributed over four semesters. The programme is delivered over two academic years with each year divided into two semesters of fifteen weeks each. Teaching is conducted over twelve weeks with two weeks of examinations. The programme is designed for urban planners, municipal officers, county government staff, and development professionals working on urban issues. Graduates pursue careers as urban planners, municipal managers, county planning officers, urban development consultants, policy analysts, GIS specialists, and project managers in county governments, urban development agencies, NGOs, international organisations, and private sector consultancies.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Urban Planning and Design</li><li>Urban Management and Governance</li><li>Municipal Finance and Budgeting</li><li>Land Use Planning and Management</li><li>Urban Infrastructure Planning</li><li>GIS for Urban Planning</li><li>Urban Policy Analysis</li><li>Urban Project Management</li><li>Environmental Planning for Urban Areas</li><li>Research Methods in Urban Studies</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Urban Planning Theory</li><li>Urban Management and Governance</li><li>Municipal Finance</li><li>Urban Infrastructure Management</li><li>Land Use Planning</li><li>Urban Housing and Shelter</li><li>Environmental Planning</li><li>GIS for Urban Planning</li><li>Urban Policy Analysis</li><li>Research Methods in Urban Studies</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Kenya Institute of Planners Certification</li><li>ISOCARP Professional Membership</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Urban Planning and Land Use</h4><p>Focuses on urban planning theory, land use planning, zoning, spatial planning, and urban design for sustainable city development.</p><h4>Municipal Management and Governance</h4><p>Examines municipal governance, urban management systems, county government administration, service delivery, and urban governance frameworks.</p><h4>Urban Infrastructure and Housing</h4><p>Covers urban infrastructure planning, housing policy, shelter provision, transportation planning, and utility services management in urban areas.</p><h4>Urban Environmental Planning</h4><p>Explores environmental planning for urban areas, urban sustainability, climate change adaptation in cities, and environmental impact assessment.</p><h4>Municipal Finance and Economics</h4><p>Focuses on municipal finance, urban economics, local revenue mobilisation, urban development financing, and public-private partnerships.</p><h4>Urban Poverty and Social Development</h4><p>Examines urban poverty, informal settlements, livelihoods, social inclusion, and community development in urban contexts.</p><h4>GIS and Spatial Analysis</h4><p>Covers geographic information systems for urban planning, spatial data analysis, urban mapping, and digital tools for urban management.</p><h4>Urban Policy and Development</h4><p>Explores urban policy analysis, development planning, urban regeneration, smart cities, and sustainable urban development frameworks.</p>

<p>The Master of Banking and Finance is a postgraduate programme that provides advanced study of banking, finance, financial markets, investment management, and financial regulation. The programme equips finance professionals with analytical skills and knowledge for the banking and financial services industry. Core areas include banking operations, financial management, investment analysis, risk management, financial markets, corporate finance, banking law, financial regulation, and research methods. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical banking and finance applications. The programme is offered by Moi University through its School of Business and Economics at Nairobi Campus (Bazaar Plaza) and Eldoret Main Campus. USIU-Africa offers a related MSc in Global Banking and Finance through its Chandaria School of Business. Students develop competencies in banking, financial analysis, investment management, risk assessment, financial modelling, and research. The programme includes coursework, examinations, thesis, and oral defence. Moi University (public) charges approximately KES 187,200/year. USIU-Africa (private) charges KES 159,750 per semester (~KES 319,500/year) for its MSc in Global Banking and Finance. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours in Business, Economics, Commerce, or related field. Graduates pursue careers as bank managers, financial analysts, investment managers, risk managers, and financial consultants in banks, financial institutions, investment firms, and regulatory bodies.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Banking Operations and Management</li><li>Financial Analysis and Modelling</li><li>Investment Management and Portfolio Analysis</li><li>Risk Management and Assessment</li><li>Financial Markets and Instruments</li><li>Corporate Finance and Valuation</li><li>Banking Law and Financial Regulation</li><li>Credit Analysis and Lending</li><li>Financial Reporting and Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Finance</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Banking Operations and Management</li><li>Financial Management and Analysis</li><li>Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management</li><li>Risk Management in Banking</li><li>Financial Markets and Instruments</li><li>Corporate Finance and Valuation</li><li>Banking Law and Financial Regulation</li><li>Credit Analysis and Lending Management</li><li>Financial Reporting and Compliance</li><li>Research Methods in Finance</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>CFA Charter</li><li>CIB Banking Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Banking Operations</h4><p>Focuses on banking operations, bank management, commercial banking, retail banking, and managing and operating banking institutions and services.</p><h4>Investment Management</h4><p>Examines investment management, portfolio management, securities analysis, asset management, and managing and analysing investment portfolios.</p><h4>Risk Management</h4><p>Covers risk management, credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and assessing and managing risks in banking and financial institutions.</p><h4>Corporate Finance</h4><p>Focuses on corporate finance, capital structure, valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and managing and analysing corporate financial decisions.</p><h4>Financial Markets</h4><p>Examines financial markets, capital markets, money markets, derivatives, and understanding and analysing financial markets and instruments.</p><h4>Financial Regulation</h4><p>Covers financial regulation, banking law, regulatory compliance, central banking, and understanding and applying financial regulation and banking law.</p>

<p>The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a postgraduate programme that provides advanced study of business management, leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship. The programme equips professionals with management skills and knowledge for leadership roles across business and industry. Core areas include strategic management, financial management, marketing management, human resource management, operations management, entrepreneurship, business analytics, and research methods. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical business case studies. The programme is offered by multiple universities in Kenya including the University of Nairobi through its School of Business, Kenyatta University, Moi University, USIU-Africa through its Chandaria School of Business, Strathmore University through its Business School, and KCA University. Most universities offer specialisations in marketing, finance, human resource management, strategic management, entrepreneurship, and project management. Students develop competencies in strategic thinking, financial analysis, marketing, leadership, decision-making, and research. The programme includes coursework, examinations, project or thesis, and oral defence. Most programmes run for 2 years. Public universities charge KES 187,200–301,125/year. Private universities charge KES 319,500–700,000/year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours and relevant work experience may be required. Graduates pursue careers as business managers, consultants, executives, entrepreneurs, and directors across all sectors of the economy.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Strategic Management and Planning</li><li>Financial Management and Analysis</li><li>Marketing Management and Strategy</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Operations and Supply Chain Management</li><li>Entrepreneurship and Innovation</li><li>Business Analytics and Decision-Making</li><li>Leadership and Organisational Behaviour</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Business Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Financial Management and Corporate Finance</li><li>Marketing Management and Strategy</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Operations and Supply Chain Management</li><li>Entrepreneurship and Innovation</li><li>Business Analytics and Decision-Making</li><li>Leadership and Organisational Behaviour</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Business Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>AMBA MBA Accreditation</li><li>KIM Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Marketing Management</h4><p>Focuses on marketing management, marketing strategy, consumer behaviour, brand management, digital marketing, and developing and implementing marketing strategies.</p><h4>Finance</h4><p>Examines financial management, corporate finance, investment analysis, financial markets, and managing and analysing organisational finances and investments.</p><h4>Human Resource Management</h4><p>Covers human resource management, HR strategy, talent management, organisational development, and managing and developing human resources in organisations.</p><h4>Strategic Management</h4><p>Focuses on strategic management, strategy formulation, competitive strategy, corporate strategy, and understanding and developing organisational strategy.</p><h4>Entrepreneurship</h4><p>Examines entrepreneurship, venture creation, business planning, innovation, and understanding and practising entrepreneurship and new venture creation.</p><h4>Project Management</h4><p>Covers project management, project planning, project execution, project monitoring, and managing and delivering projects in organisations.</p>

<p>The Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) is a postgraduate programme designed for experienced professionals and senior managers seeking to enhance their strategic leadership and management capabilities without interrupting their careers. The programme provides advanced study of business strategy, leadership, finance, and organisational management. Core areas include strategic leadership, corporate governance, financial management, organisational transformation, change management, global business, innovation, and executive decision-making. Students engage with real-world business challenges through case studies, simulations, and peer learning. The programme is offered by multiple universities in Kenya including Kenyatta University through its City Center Campus, USIU-Africa through its Chandaria School of Business, Strathmore University through its Business School, Mount Kenya University, and Karatina University. Programmes are delivered in evening, modular, or part-time formats to accommodate working executives. Students develop competencies in strategic thinking, executive leadership, financial analysis, change management, global business, and innovation. The programme emphasises peer learning, networking, and practical application through case studies and projects. Most programmes run for 1.5 to 2 years. Public universities charge KES 246,000–400,000/year. Private universities charge KES 350,000–1,250,000/year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours and significant work experience, typically 3–5 years in management or professional roles. Graduates pursue careers as C-suite executives, senior managers, directors, consultants, and entrepreneurs across all sectors of the economy.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Strategic Leadership and Vision</li><li>Executive Decision-Making</li><li>Corporate Governance and Compliance</li><li>Financial Management and Analysis</li><li>Organisational Transformation and Change Management</li><li>Global Business and International Strategy</li><li>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</li><li>Negotiation and Stakeholder Management</li><li>Strategic Human Resource Management</li><li>Business Research and Analytics</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Strategic Leadership and Executive Management</li><li>Corporate Governance and Ethics</li><li>Financial Management and Strategy</li><li>Organisational Transformation and Change Management</li><li>Global Business and International Strategy</li><li>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</li><li>Executive Negotiation and Stakeholder Management</li><li>Strategic Human Resource Management</li><li>Business Analytics and Decision-Making</li><li>Business Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>AMBA Executive MBA Accreditation</li><li>KIM Executive Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Strategic Leadership</h4><p>Focuses on strategic leadership, executive leadership, vision, strategy, and leading and transforming organisations at the executive level.</p><h4>Corporate Governance</h4><p>Examines corporate governance, board leadership, compliance, ethics, and understanding and applying corporate governance principles and practices.</p><h4>Global Business</h4><p>Covers global business, international strategy, cross-cultural management, global markets, and managing and leading in global business environments.</p><h4>Innovation and Entrepreneurship</h4><p>Focuses on innovation, entrepreneurship, venture creation, corporate innovation, and driving innovation and entrepreneurship in organisations.</p><h4>Financial Strategy</h4><p>Examines financial strategy, corporate finance, investment strategy, financial analysis, and managing and developing financial strategy at executive level.</p><h4>Change Management</h4><p>Covers change management, organisational transformation, change leadership, and managing and leading organisational change and transformation.</p>

The Master of Business Administration in Corporate Management provides advanced training in corporate management, strategic leadership, corporate governance, financial management, and organisational behaviour. Students learn corporate strategy, leadership, governance, financial management, and business analytics. The programme is designed for practising managers and professionals seeking advanced corporate management qualifications. Students develop advanced competencies in corporate strategy, leadership, financial management, corporate governance, organisational behaviour, and business analytics. The curriculum covers corporate management, strategic management, corporate governance, financial management, organisational behaviour, research methods, and a dissertation. Practical skills are developed through case studies, seminars, and industry engagement. Corporate management expertise is essential for Kenya's business sector, which is growing and becoming more complex. Corporations, businesses, and organisations require trained managers with advanced corporate management qualifications. Kenya's position as East Africa's business hub creates demand for corporate management expertise. The programme addresses the demand for advanced corporate management training. The programme combines classroom lectures with case studies, seminars, guest speakers, and research. Students study corporate management concepts, analyse business cases, examine governance issues, and conduct research. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, seminars, report presentations, and guest speakers. The programme is offered in full-time, part-time, and distance learning modes. Graduates find employment as corporate managers, executives, business consultants, or entrepreneurs in corporations, businesses, and organisations across sectors. The MBA supports careers in corporate leadership, business management, and executive roles. This programme is ideal for practising managers with at least three years of managerial experience and professionals aspiring to senior management roles. The programme provides advanced skills for corporate leadership and business management.

The Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Management provides advanced training in HR management, strategic HR, organisational development, labour relations, and talent management. Students learn HR strategy, recruitment and selection, performance management, employee relations, and HR analytics. The programme is designed for HR professionals and managers seeking advanced HR management qualifications. Students develop advanced competencies in strategic HR management, talent management, organisational development, labour relations, HR analytics, and leadership. The curriculum covers HR management, strategic HR, organisational behaviour, labour law and relations, talent management, research methods, and a dissertation. Practical skills are developed through case studies, seminars, and industry engagement. HR management expertise is essential for Kenya's growing business sector. Corporations, businesses, and organisations require trained HR professionals with advanced qualifications. Kenya's evolving labour market and regulatory environment create demand for HR expertise. The programme addresses the demand for advanced HR management training. The programme combines classroom lectures with case studies, seminars, guest speakers, and research. Students study HR concepts, analyse HR cases, examine labour relations, and conduct research. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, seminars, report presentations, and guest speakers. The programme is offered in full-time, part-time, and distance learning modes. Graduates find employment as HR managers, HR directors, talent managers, organisational development consultants, or labour relations specialists in corporations, businesses, and organisations across sectors. The MBA supports careers in HR leadership, talent management, and organisational development. This programme is ideal for HR professionals and managers with at least three years of managerial experience seeking advanced HR management qualifications. The programme provides advanced skills for HR leadership and talent management roles.

<p>The Master of Business Administration and Management with IT is a specialised postgraduate programme that integrates business administration and management principles with information technology. The programme produces graduates who are competent in both managerial practice and technology, addressing the modern workplace demand for professionals who understand business strategy and IT systems. Core areas include management practice, strategic management, financial management, management information systems, IT project management, e-commerce, network and communication systems, database management, and business research. Students engage with both business frameworks and technology applications. The programme is closely related to the MBA with Information Technology offered at Kibabii University through its School of Business and Economics. That programme was developed in response to surveys showing that 70% of MBA graduates lacked basic IT skills, making them dependent on IT experts for managing information systems. Students develop competencies in business management, information systems, IT project management, e-commerce, data management, and research. The programme includes coursework, examinations, thesis, and oral defence over four semesters across two years. Kibabii University (public) charges KES 166,800 in Year 1 and KES 138,300 in Year 2, totalling KES 305,100 for the full programme. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or Lower Second with relevant work experience. Graduates pursue careers as IT managers, business analysts, project managers, systems managers, e-commerce managers, and technology consultants in organisations requiring both business and technology expertise.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Business Administration and Management Practice</li><li>Management Information Systems</li><li>IT Project Management</li><li>Strategic Management and Planning</li><li>Financial Management and Analysis</li><li>E-Commerce and Digital Business</li><li>Network and Communication Systems</li><li>Database Management and Administration</li><li>Business Research and Analytics</li><li>Technology Strategy and Innovation</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Management Practice and Organisational Behaviour</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Financial Management</li><li>Management Information Systems</li><li>IT Project Management</li><li>E-Commerce Technologies</li><li>Network and Communication Systems</li><li>Database Management Systems</li><li>Web Programming and Development</li><li>Business Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PMI Project Management Certification</li><li>KIM Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Management Information Systems</h4><p>Focuses on management information systems, enterprise systems, database management, business intelligence, and managing and developing information systems for organisations.</p><h4>IT Project Management</h4><p>Examines IT project management, software project planning, IT project execution, agile methodologies, and managing and delivering IT projects.</p><h4>E-Commerce and Digital Business</h4><p>Covers e-commerce, digital business, online platforms, electronic payments, and managing and developing e-commerce and digital business.</p><h4>Network and Communication Systems</h4><p>Focuses on network and communication systems, network design, network security, communication technologies, and managing and administering network systems.</p><h4>Database Management</h4><p>Examines database management, database design, SQL, database administration, and managing and administering database systems.</p><h4>Technology Strategy</h4><p>Covers technology strategy, IT strategy, digital transformation, technology innovation, and managing and developing technology strategy in organisations.</p>

This Master's programme prepares students for senior financial management and corporate finance leadership. It focuses on corporate finance, financial management, monetary management, and international finance — equipping graduates for executive finance roles in corporations and financial institutions. Students learn to manage corporate finance, analyse investment decisions, evaluate capital structure, manage financial risk, and apply international financial management principles. They develop skills in financial analysis, capital budgeting, cost of capital analysis, dividend policy, working capital management, and international finance. Throughout the programme, students examine how Kenya's financial sector — with the Nairobi Securities Exchange, growing corporate sector, and regional financial integration — requires finance professionals who can make strategic financial decisions. They learn how finance expertise serves corporations in raising capital, managing investments, and optimising financial performance in dynamic markets. The programme combines coursework, financial analysis projects, case studies, and a research project over two years totalling 45 credits. Students study accounting for decision-making, managerial economics, strategic management, introduction to corporate finance, financial statement analysis, valuation of future cash flows, capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital, financial leverage and capital structure, short-term financial planning, international financial management, and advanced financial management. Graduates pursue careers as chief financial officers, finance directors, investment managers, corporate finance advisors, financial analysts, and finance consultants across corporations, banks, investment firms, and financial institutions in Kenya and Africa. The programme is ideal for finance and accounting graduates who want to build advanced corporate finance expertise for senior financial leadership.

<p>The Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Management is a postgraduate programme that equips healthcare professionals and managers with advanced business and management skills specific to the healthcare sector. The programme combines MBA core disciplines with specialised healthcare management training, preparing leaders for the complex and evolving healthcare industry. Core areas of study include healthcare systems and policy, healthcare finance and economics, healthcare operations management, strategic management in healthcare, healthcare quality and patient safety, health information systems, healthcare marketing, human resource management in healthcare, healthcare law and ethics, healthcare project management, and research methods. Students engage with both Kenyan and international healthcare systems. The programme is offered by Strathmore University through its Business School (SBS), a leading business school in East Africa with AACSB accreditation. SBS offers the programme in modular format with two-week full-time modules every three months, designed for working healthcare professionals. The programme includes collaborative online international learning courses. Students develop competencies in healthcare management, financial analysis, strategic planning, operations management, quality improvement, health policy analysis, healthcare marketing, and leadership. The programme combines coursework, case studies, examinations, and a dissertation, integrating business theory with healthcare sector application. The programme runs for six semesters over thirty months, with eighteen course units plus a dissertation. The modular delivery format allows healthcare professionals to study while continuing their careers. Classes are conducted in-person at Strathmore Business School in Nairobi. Graduates pursue careers as hospital administrators, healthcare consultants, healthcare programme managers, health insurance managers, pharmaceutical company managers, healthcare policy analysts, and healthcare entrepreneurs in hospitals, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, NGOs, government health agencies, and international health organisations.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Healthcare Systems and Policy Analysis</li><li>Healthcare Finance and Economics</li><li>Healthcare Operations Management</li><li>Strategic Management in Healthcare</li><li>Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety</li><li>Health Information Systems Management</li><li>Healthcare Human Resource Management</li><li>Healthcare Law and Ethics</li><li>Healthcare Project Management</li><li>Healthcare Leadership and Change Management</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Healthcare Systems and Policy</li><li>Healthcare Finance and Economics</li><li>Healthcare Operations Management</li><li>Strategic Management in Healthcare</li><li>Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety</li><li>Health Information Systems</li><li>Healthcare Marketing</li><li>Human Resource Management in Healthcare</li><li>Healthcare Law and Ethics</li><li>Healthcare Project Management</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>Certified Healthcare Manager (CHM)</li><li>Strathmore Healthcare Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Hospital Administration</h4><p>Focuses on hospital management, healthcare operations, facility management, patient flow optimisation, and hospital financial management in healthcare facilities.</p><h4>Healthcare Finance</h4><p>Examines healthcare finance, health insurance, healthcare cost management, revenue cycle management, and financial analysis in healthcare organisations.</p><h4>Healthcare Quality and Safety</h4><p>Covers healthcare quality improvement, patient safety frameworks, accreditation standards, clinical governance, and quality management systems in healthcare.</p><h4>Health Policy and Management</h4><p>Explores health policy analysis, healthcare system design, public health management, health sector reform, and policy advocacy in healthcare.</p><h4>Health Information Systems</h4><p>Focuses on health information technology, electronic health records, telemedicine, health data management, and digital transformation in healthcare.</p><h4>Pharmaceutical Management</h4><p>Covers pharmaceutical industry management, drug supply chain, pharmaceutical marketing, regulatory affairs, and pharmaceutical business strategy.</p><h4>Health Insurance Management</h4><p>Examines health insurance operations, insurance product design, claims management, risk assessment, and health insurance regulation.</p><h4>Global Health Management</h4><p>Explores global health systems, international health organisations, global health policy, and comparative healthcare management across countries.</p>

<p>The Master of Business Information Systems is a postgraduate programme that bridges the gap between business management and information systems technology. The programme equips students with the technical and managerial skills needed to design, implement, and manage information systems that support business operations and strategy. Core areas include information systems management, database management, network and communication systems, systems analysis and design, IT project management, business process modelling, information systems security, emerging technologies, and research methods. Students engage with both technical and managerial perspectives. The programme is offered by multiple universities in Kenya. KCA University offers MSc in Information Systems Management through its School of Technology. Strathmore University offers MSc in Computing and Information Systems through its Faculty of Information Technology. JKUAT offers MSc in Business Information Technology. The Technical University of Kenya offers Master of Technology in Business Information Technology. Students develop competencies in systems analysis, database management, network systems, IT project management, business process modelling, information security, and research. The programme includes coursework, examinations, dissertation, and oral defence over two years. KCA University (private) charges approximately KES 539,820 total. Strathmore University (private) charges KES 952,500 total. JKUAT (public) charges KES 505,000 total. Technical University of Kenya (public) charges KES 383,300 total. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours in a relevant field. Graduates pursue careers as systems analysts, IT managers, information systems managers, business analysts, database administrators, and IT consultants in organisations requiring both business and technology expertise.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Information Systems Management and Strategy</li><li>Database Management and Administration</li><li>Systems Analysis and Design</li><li>Network and Communication Systems</li><li>IT Project Management</li><li>Business Process Modelling and Optimisation</li><li>Information Systems Security</li><li>Emerging Technologies and Innovation</li><li>Business Research and Data Analytics</li><li>Technology Strategy and Digital Transformation</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Information Systems Management</li><li>Database Management Systems</li><li>Systems Analysis and Design</li><li>Network and Communication Systems</li><li>IT Project Management</li><li>Business Process Modelling</li><li>Information Systems Security</li><li>Emerging Technologies in ICT</li><li>Research Methodology</li><li>Data Communications</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>PMI Project Management Certification</li><li>CSK IT Professional Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Information Systems Management</h4><p>Focuses on managing information systems in organisations, including IS strategy, governance, IT service management, and aligning IS with business objectives.</p><h4>Database Management</h4><p>Examines database design, administration, data warehousing, business intelligence, and managing and administering database systems.</p><h4>Network and Communication Systems</h4><p>Covers network design, network security, communication technologies, wireless networks, and managing and administering network systems.</p><h4>Systems Analysis and Design</h4><p>Focuses on systems analysis, design methodologies, requirements engineering, software development, and analysing and designing information systems.</p><h4>Information Systems Security</h4><p>Examines information security, cybersecurity, risk management, computer forensics, and securing and protecting information systems.</p><h4>Business Process Management</h4><p>Covers business process modelling, optimisation, automation, workflow management, and analysing and improving business processes using technology.</p>

<p>The Master of Business Information Technology is a postgraduate programme that bridges business management and information technology, training graduates to leverage technology for business innovation, digital transformation, and competitive advantage. The programme prepares graduates for leadership roles at the intersection of business and IT. Core areas include business analytics, enterprise systems, IT strategy, digital transformation, project management, information systems security, e-business, data management, and emerging technologies. Students engage with both business strategy and technology implementation. The programme is offered by Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Kabarak University. JKUAT offers MBIT through its School of Computing and Information Technology with total tuition of KES 505,000 over two years. Kabarak offers MSc IT at KES 65,000 per semester. Students develop competencies in business-IT alignment, enterprise architecture, digital strategy, data analytics, project management, and technology innovation. The programme includes coursework, examinations, research project or thesis, and oral defence. JKUAT charges KES 505,000 total for the programme (~KES 252,500/year) with full-time, evening, and weekend modes. Kabarak charges KES 65,000 per semester (~KES 130,000/year). Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division, or Lower Division with three years work experience. Graduates pursue careers as IT managers, business analysts, digital transformation leads, enterprise architects, project managers, and technology consultants in corporates, government, NGOs, and tech companies.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Business-IT Alignment and Strategy</li><li>Enterprise Systems and Architecture</li><li>Digital Transformation and Innovation</li><li>Business Analytics and Data-Driven Decision Making</li><li>IT Project Management</li><li>Information Systems Security and Governance</li><li>E-Business and Digital Commerce</li><li>Data Management and Database Systems</li><li>Emerging Technologies and Innovation</li><li>Technology Consulting and Advisory</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Business Analytics</li><li>Enterprise Systems</li><li>IT Strategy and Governance</li><li>Digital Transformation</li><li>Project Management</li><li>Information Systems Security</li><li>E-Business and Digital Commerce</li><li>Data Management</li><li>Emerging Technologies</li><li>Research Methods</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>CSK ICT Professional Certification</li><li>PMI Project Management Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Business Analytics</h4><p>Focuses on business analytics, data analysis, BI, data visualisation, predictive analytics, and using data for business decision-making.</p><h4>Enterprise Systems</h4><p>Examines enterprise systems, ERP, CRM, SCM, enterprise architecture, integration, and managing enterprise IT systems.</p><h4>Digital Transformation</h4><p>Covers digital transformation, digital strategy, digital business models, innovation, and leading digital transformation in organisations.</p><h4>IT Security and Governance</h4><p>Focuses on IT security, information security, governance, risk, compliance, and managing IT security and governance in organisations.</p><h4>E-Business</h4><p>Examines e-business, e-commerce, digital platforms, online business models, payment systems, and managing e-business operations.</p><h4>Project Management</h4><p>Covers IT project management, project lifecycle, agile, scrum, PMO, and managing IT and business projects.</p>

<p>The Master of Business Management is a postgraduate programme designed to develop advanced management competencies for professionals seeking leadership roles in business and organisations. The programme provides a comprehensive grounding in management theory and practice, with emphasis on strategic thinking, analytical skills, and research. Core areas include management theory and practice, financial management, marketing management, human resource management, strategic management, management information systems, operations research, managerial economics, and research methodology. Students engage with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications. The programme is offered by multiple public universities in Kenya including Moi University through its School of Business and Economics, Egerton University through its Nairobi Campus, Laikipia University, Karatina University through its School of Business, and Maasai Mara University. The programme runs for two academic years with four semesters of full-time registration. Students develop competencies in management practice, financial analysis, marketing strategy, human resource management, strategic planning, and research. At Moi University, the first year is devoted to coursework and research proposal development, while the second year focuses on fieldwork, coursework, and thesis writing, comprising a minimum of 53 units. Moi University charges approximately KES 187,200 per year. Laikipia University charges KES 120,000 per year. Entry requires a Bachelor's degree with at least Second Class Honours Upper Division or Lower Division with relevant work experience. Graduates pursue careers as business managers, management consultants, project managers, operations managers, human resource managers, and entrepreneurs across all sectors of the economy.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Management Theory and Practice</li><li>Strategic Management and Planning</li><li>Financial Management and Analysis</li><li>Marketing Management and Strategy</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Operations Research and Management</li><li>Managerial Economics and Decision-Making</li><li>Management Information Systems</li><li>Business Research Methods and Analysis</li><li>Entrepreneurship and Business Development</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Theory and Practice of Management</li><li>Financial Management</li><li>Marketing Management</li><li>Human Resource Management</li><li>Strategic Management</li><li>Management Information Systems</li><li>Operations Research</li><li>Managerial Economics</li><li>Quantitative Methods of Management</li><li>Research Methodology</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>KIM Management Certification</li><li>CMI Chartered Manager</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Strategic Management</h4><p>Focuses on strategic management, strategy formulation, competitive strategy, business strategy, and understanding and developing organisational strategy.</p><h4>Financial Management</h4><p>Examines financial management, corporate finance, investment, financial analysis, and managing and developing financial strategy.</p><h4>Marketing Management</h4><p>Covers marketing management, marketing strategy, digital marketing, consumer behaviour, and managing and developing marketing strategy.</p><h4>Human Resource Management</h4><p>Focuses on human resource management, talent management, leadership development, and managing and developing human resources.</p><h4>Operations Management</h4><p>Examines operations management, operations research, supply chain management, quality management, and managing and improving operations.</p><h4>Entrepreneurship</h4><p>Covers entrepreneurship, venture creation, corporate innovation, business development, and building and growing business ventures.</p>

<p>The Master of Climate Change Adaptation is a postgraduate programme that equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in climate science, adaptation strategies, and resilience building. The programme seeks to improve the science and practice of climate change adaptation, exploring fundamental changes caused by anthropogenic and natural activities that influence the alteration of the Earth's environment. Core areas of study include climate science and modelling, climate change impacts and vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning and implementation, climate policy and governance, disaster risk reduction, climate-resilient agriculture, water resources management, ecosystem-based adaptation, climate finance, community-based adaptation, and research methods. Students engage with both global climate science and local adaptation contexts. The programme is offered by the University of Nairobi through its Institute for Climate Change and Adaptation (ICCA). The ICCA is a specialised institute focusing on climate change research, teaching, and policy engagement. The programme is also offered at Kenyatta University and Moi University. UoN's ICCA hosts the African Climate and Environment Center (AFAS) in partnership with German universities. Students develop competencies in climate analysis, vulnerability assessment, adaptation planning, climate policy analysis, disaster risk management, climate-resilient development, climate finance, and research. The programme combines coursework, continuous assessment, examinations, and a research thesis, integrating climate science with practical adaptation planning. The programme is delivered over two years with twelve course units plus a thesis. Intakes are in September at the start of the academic year, though admission is continuous. The programme is designed for environmental professionals, researchers, policy makers, and development practitioners working on climate change. Graduates pursue careers as climate change adaptation specialists, environmental consultants, climate policy analysts, disaster risk reduction officers, sustainability managers, climate researchers, and development practitioners in government, NGOs, international organisations, research institutions, and private sector companies.</p><h3>Skills Required</h3><ul><li>Climate Science and Modelling</li><li>Climate Change Impact and Vulnerability Assessment</li><li>Adaptation Planning and Implementation</li><li>Climate Policy and Governance</li><li>Disaster Risk Reduction</li><li>Climate-Resilient Agriculture</li><li>Ecosystem-Based Adaptation</li><li>Climate Finance</li><li>Community-Based Adaptation</li><li>Research Methods in Climate Change Studies</li></ul><h3>Key Subjects</h3><ul><li>Climate Science and Modelling</li><li>Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability Assessment</li><li>Adaptation Planning and Implementation</li><li>Climate Policy and Governance</li><li>Disaster Risk Reduction</li><li>Climate-Resilient Agriculture</li><li>Water Resources and Climate Change</li><li>Ecosystem-Based Adaptation</li><li>Climate Finance</li><li>Research Methods in Climate Change Studies</li></ul><h3>Certifications</h3><ul><li>ICCA Climate Change Adaptation Certification</li><li>NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment Certification</li></ul><h3>Specializations</h3><h4>Climate Science and Modelling</h4><p>Focuses on climate system science, climate modelling, data analysis, climate projections, and the scientific basis of climate change.</p><h4>Adaptation Planning</h4><p>Examines adaptation planning frameworks, vulnerability assessment, adaptation strategy development, and implementation of climate adaptation measures at different scales.</p><h4>Climate Policy and Governance</h4><p>Covers climate policy frameworks, international climate agreements, national climate policy, climate governance, and the policy process for climate action.</p><h4>Disaster Risk Reduction</h4><p>Focuses on disaster risk reduction, climate-related hazard management, early warning systems, and building resilience to climate extremes.</p><h4>Climate-Resilient Agriculture</h4><p>Examines climate-smart agriculture, resilient farming systems, food security under climate change, and agricultural adaptation strategies.</p><h4>Ecosystem-Based Adaptation</h4><p>Explores ecosystem-based adaptation, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation under climate change, and ecosystem services for adaptation.</p><h4>Climate Finance</h4><p>Covers climate finance mechanisms, green climate fund, carbon markets, adaptation financing, and financial instruments for climate action.</p><h4>Community-Based Adaptation</h4><p>Focuses on community-based adaptation, participatory approaches, local knowledge integration, and grassroots resilience building in vulnerable communities.</p>