JOMO KENYATTA UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY NAIROBI CAMPUS INVITES APPLICATIONS F THE FOLLOWING POSTGRADUATE, UNDERGRADUATE, DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE COURSES COMMENCING MAY, 2013 POSTGRADUATE COURSES: SNO COURSE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1 Ph.D. in Human Resource Management 2 Ph.D. in Business Administration 3 Ph.D. in Entrepreneurship M.Sc. in relevant field 4 Ph.D. in Supply Chain Management 5 Ph.D. in Leadership and Governance 6 Ph.D. in Development Studies 7 Master of Science in Entrepreneurship i) Bachelors degree with at least 8 Master of Science in Human Resource Upper Second class Honours Management or equivalent from a 9 Master of Science in Procurement and recognized university. Logistics ii) Bachelors degree with Lower 10 Masters in Business Administration Second Class Honours plus at 11 Masters of Science in Project Management least THREE years relevant Master of Science in Computer Systems experience iii) Bachelors degree with pass plus at least FIVE years relevant postgraduate experience 12 Master of Science in Software Engineering Holders of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Computer Technology/Information Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, and Electronic Engineering of at least Second Class Honours(Upper Division) of JKUAT Holders of a Bachelor's degree in a related discipline: Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science of a minimum Credit pass from an institution recognized by senate or an equivalent qualification from an institution recognized by Senate. Any other qualification from an institution recognized by senate and equivalent to (a) and (b) DURATION 3 years part time (evening weekends) Part time - evening weekends) 1
above. 13 Master of Science in Chemistry: Analytical, A holder of at least Second Organic and Natural products and Inorganic Class Honours, (Upper. Division) having studied Chemistry either as a single subject or as one of two science subjects at Bachelor Degree level or its equivalent from a university recognised by the Senate. Under exceptional circumstances a holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) having studied chemistry either as a single subject or as one of two science subjects at Bachelors Degree level or its equivalent may be registered provided the candidate produces evidence of proven post graduate research ability 14 MSc Bioinformatics and Molecular Biology Holder of a Bachelors Degree with at least Second Class Honours(Upper division) in the following: Biochemistry or Molecular Biology Biological & Agricultural Sciences: Computer Science: Maths and/statistics: Physical Sciences Engineering and Health Sciences with sufficient background of biochemistry in undergraduate and Computer Sciences Those with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in the above mentioned courses should in addition have three years post qualification working experience 15 MSc. Applied Statistics A Bachelors Degree in statistics with at least Upper Second Class Honours (Upper Division) A Bachelors in Mathematics & Majored in Statistics A holder of a quantitative degree not necessarily in statistics with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from JKUAT or any other University recognised by senate but with work experience in Statistics A holder of a Bachelors degree with Lower Class honours or Part time - evening weekends) 2
its equivalent may be eligible for registration provided the candidate can produce evidence of proven research ability in an appropriate branch of statistics. 16 Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Statistics A Bachelors degree in Statistics with at least second class honours- Lower Division A Bachelors in Mathematics & Majored in Statistics A holder of a quantitative degree not necessarily in Statistics with at least Lower Second Class honours from JKUAT or any other University recognised by the Senate but with relevant work experience in Statistics 17 M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics A holder of a Bachelors degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studies Mathematics as a single subject or as a major of two subjects, with a substantial number of units of Applied Mathematics, studied at the degree level at JKUAT or any other University recognised by the Senate. Under exceptional circumstances a holder of a Bachelors degree with Lower Second Class Honours or its equivalent may be eligible for registration provided that the candidate can produce evidence of proven research ability in Applied Mathematics. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, all students who are admitted to the course are expected to be proficient in at least one high level computer programming language. 18 M.Sc. in Pure Mathematics A holder of a Bachelors degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studies Mathematics as a single subject or as a major of two subjects, with a substantial number of units of Pure Mathematics, studied at the degree level at JKUAT or any other University recognised by the Senate. Under exceptional circumstances a holder of a Bachelors degree with Lower Second Class Honours or its 1 year Part time (evening) 3
19 Post Graduate Diploma in: i) Procurement and Logistics ii) Human Resource Management iii) Entrepreneurship iv) Project Management equivalent may be eligible for registration provided that the candidate can produce evidence of proven research ability in Pure Mathematics. In addition to meeting one of the requirements above, all students who are admitted to the course are expected to be proficient in at least one high level computer programming language. Higher Diploma A Bachelors Degree 1 year Part time - evening weekends) UNDERGRADUATE COURSES: SNO COURSE MINIMUM ENTRY DURATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Bachelor of Science in Actuarial (KCSE) mean aggregate of at least grade C+ (plus); Science (BAS) At least C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English; Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) or the A-level equivalent should have at least two (2) principal passes including Mathematics; Diploma applicants: Holder of Diploma in Applied Sciences with at least a CREDIT PASS in relevant subjects from an Institution recognized by the University Senate, Or Diploma in relevant subjects with at least a CREDIT PASS from an 2. Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science 3. (a) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BIT) - Stage 1 (Full time institution recognized by the University Senate (KCSE) mean aggregate of at least grade C+ (plus); Must have a C+ (plus) in Mathematics. In addition, a student must have at least a C in both subjects from the following alternatives: 1. Chemistry or Physics 2. Physical Science or Biological Science. Have a minimum of 2 principal passes in Science subjects in General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level/Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE). Have a Diploma in relevant subjects and with at least a credit pass from an Institution recognised by the University Senate. Have a Diploma in Applied Sciences with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an Institution recognised by the University Senate. KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) and C in Mathematics and English KACE with 2 Principal Passes JKUAT Diploma in IT with Pass 4
(b) Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BIT) - Stage II A Credit pass in JKUAT Diploma in IT An equivalent qualification approved by the University Senate. (Full time 4. Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology (BCT) 5. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) (Full time 6. Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies (BPS) (Full time 7. Bachelor of Business and Information Technology (BBIT) KCSE Mean Grade C+ and an average of Grade C+ in one of the following combinations of three subjects taken in KCSE (or equivalent examination); Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences An equivalent qualification approved by the University Senate. KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) and C in Mathematics and English KACE with 2 Principal passes and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE A accredited Diploma in Management and with a credit pass that is recognised by the University senate KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) and C in Mathematics and English KACE with 2 Principal passes and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE A accredited Diploma in Management and with a credit pass that is recognised by the University senate KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) and C in mathematics and English KACE with 2 Principal passes and a minimum of a Credit Pass in Mathematics at KCE A accredited Diploma in Management and with a Credit Pass that is recognised by the University Senate DIPLOMA COURSES: SNO COURSE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Diploma in Information KCSE Mean Grade C and Grade C-(minus) in Mathematics and Technology (DIT) English Division II in KCE with at least a Credit pass in Mathematics and English KACE with Subsidiary Pass in Mathematics 2. Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT) 3. Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies KCSE Mean Grade C and Grade C-(minus) in Mathematics and English KCE Division III KCSE C- plus Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) Relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the University Senate Holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above. KCSE mean Grade C (plain) and C- in both Mathematics and English Other qualifications recognized by University Senate. 4. Diploma in County Governance KCSE Mean of C with C- in Mathematics and English 5
(Full time KCE Division II with at least Pass in both Mathematics and English Credit pass in County Governance Certificate course from JKUAT Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with at least KCE Div. III with at least a Pass in Mathematics and English any other qualifications accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above. CERTIFICATE COURSES: SNO COURSE MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Certificate in Information KCSE Mean Grade C-(minus) Technology Division III in KCE with a Credit Pass in Mathematics and English 2. Bridging Certificate in Mathematics For Certificate applicants: Aggregate Grade C in KCSE, Division III in KCE or the equivalent grade. For Degree &Diploma applicants: Aggregate Grade C+ in 3. Certificate in County Governance (3 months) (Full time KCSE, Division II in KCE or the equivalent grade. Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- Be a holder of KCE division IV with at least a Pass in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili Be a holder of a Credit pass in any relevant certificate course from an institution recognized by the University Holders of KCSE mean grade D- may be admitted to the certificate course provided they have at least two (2) years experience in County/Local authorities environment Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications will be made on prescribed forms obtained from the Campus Finance Department upon payment of nonrefundable fees of Kshs 1,500/= for Ph.D, Masters & Bachelors degree Courses, 1,000/= for all Diploma Courses and Kshs. 500/= for Bridging/Certificate Courses. Duly completed application forms with copies of certificates, transcripts/result slips, copy of ID and the copy of the application fee receipt should be returned to the Campus Administration Block by 28 TH MARCH, 2013. LOCATION: JKUAT Nairobi Campus is located about 10km from the City Centre on the Kabarsiran Avenue off Waiyaki Way, Next to Kianda School and opposite Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK). It is easily accessible by public means. Public transport is by mini buses (or matatus) plying routes 22, 23, 30,105 and 131 boarded at Odeon Cinema and behind Kenya National Archives along Tom Mboya Street. For more information, please contact us through: The Principals Office Tel. Nos.+254-020-4447769/0729-958003/0708241204 Or email: director@nbicampus.jkuat.ac.ke admissions.nbicampus@jkuat.ac.ke 6