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To produce qualified and morally upright diplomacy and international studies professionals, who have competence in relevant skills for effective service to both the Kenyan and international society, with decorum and prowess.

To ensure a comprehensive scope and in-depth analysis of global challenges the program is designed to include diverse issues including globalization and emerging trends in the social, economic, political, environmental and technological realms of international interaction, with a view to producing highly knowledgeable international Studies scholars; technocrats and policymakers.

Course Objectives

• To provide students with extensive academic skills and knowledge in their areas of specialization.
• To aid students in the development of ideas and solutions to problems that may arise in their fields of specialization over time.

Mode of Delivery

The PhD Programme is offered using two modes of delivery namely:

1. Face to Face

The methods of instruction shall be interactive and shall consist of lectures, class presentations, seminars, tutorials, case studies, fieldwork, practical sessions, student-teacher consultations, supervised independent study, group projects, guest speakers, or any combination of these.

2. Open, Distance and E-Learning (ODeL)

The Open, Distance and e-Learning Programme will run for a minimum period of seven (7) semesters and maximum of fifteen (15) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each under the following guidelines;

i. This programme will also be offered off-campus using multi-media approaches in distance education

ii. The main media of instruction will be e-learning materials which will be provided on the online LMS for synchronous learning and will also be made available in external storage devices as back-up for asynchronous learning.

iii. The content will be uploaded on the e-learning platform after conversion into e-format to provide collaborative learning through student-student, student-instructor and evaluation interaction.

iv. The materials will be accessed through a robust Learner Management System (LMS) and other e-learning Applications (Apps) downloadable on various electronic devices.

v. There will be limited face-to-face tuition during residential sessions

vi. Learner support services including academic and technical support shall be provided using multi-media approaches and during the limited face-to-face sessions.

Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy(PhD.) degree in International Studies must be:

• Holders of a master’s degree from the University of Nairobi or its equivalent from another university recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate, with specialization in one or more of the following fields: Diplomacy, International Relations, International Law, International Economics and International Politics.

Intake is done in September only.

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

To apply for the course you are interested in visit this link below for more information.

https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/

CONTACT SUPPORT PERSON

Dr. Maluki  -chair DDIS   Email. [email protected]

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Studying International Studies at the Department of Diplomacy and International Studies will prepare students for careers in various fields that include:

• Foreign service
• Diplomatic missions
• International Organizations e.g. United Nations, African Union, East African Community, World Bank, etc. 
• International Non-Governmental Organizations e.g. Human rights Watch, Amnesty International
• Government Security agencies
• International Humanitarian agencies e.g. International committee of the Red Cross.
• Educational Institutions: University teach and research
• Private sector: International Business.

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Apart from using the university career office, our experienced academics staff will advise and guide our students on how to expose themselves by developing applicable skills and once the student identifies an internship opportunity, the Chair DDIS will provide a recommendation letter.

Written Examinations The common regulations for written examinations for the University of Nairobi shall apply. 1. Candidates shall have their coursework examined at the end of the semester in which the courses have been taken. 2. The assessment for each course unit shall consist of:

          a) A 3-hour end of semester written examination that shall constitute 70% of the total marks.           b) Continuous coursework assessment based on assignments, term papers and seminars that shall constitute 30% of the total marks.

3. A candidate who fails in up to one-third of the course units in an academic year shall be allowed to take supplementary examination(s) in the course unit(s) failed.

4. A pass obtained in the supplementary examination will be recorded as 50%.

5. A candidate who fails a supplementary examination shall be allowed to repeat the failed supplementary examination once.

6. A candidate who fails in more than one-third of the course units in an academic year or fails a supplementary examination at the second attempt or fails to complete the programme within the stipulated period shall, on the recommendation of the DDIS Board of Examiners and approval by the University of Nairobi Senate, be discontinued.

7. In case of an exam irregularity by any student, the CUE regulations on what constitutes an exam irregularity and the corresponding disciplinary action shall apply.

 Moderation of examinations End of semester exams are drafted by the course lecturers after which they will be submitted to the external examiner for moderation.

Thesis Regulations 1. A student must pass all course units before presenting a research proposal for approval in a faculty postgraduate committee.

2. The Chair shall forward the corrected proposal, certificate of correction, Plagiarism certificate, declaration form and where necessary ethical certificate with the Faculty Board minutes to the Graduate School requesting for full registration of the student.

3. After approval of the research proposal, the student will undertake supervised research, write and submit a thesis within the remaining period of the program. In the course of the research work, the student shall be expected to present a minimum of two seminars and publish at least two articles in a peer reviewed journal.

Thesis Examination 1. The common regulations for submission and examination of PhD thesis of the University of Nairobi shall apply.

2. The Chair of the Department shall nominate members of the thesis Board of Examiners and recommend to Graduate School for appointment in respect to each candidate defending a PhD thesis.

3. The External Examiner and Internal Examiners shall each be required to submit to the Graduate School an independent written assessment of the thesis. 4. Upon receipt of the examiners' reports, the Graduate School in consultation with the Chair of the Department shall convene a meeting of the Board of Examiners for the candidate's oral examination.

Graduation Requirements A student who will have successfully completed and passed all written exams and passed in both written and oral defence of the thesis will qualify to graduate with a PhD in International Studies.

Course Evaluation The course will be evaluated through external examiners’ reports which are expected to pint out strengths and shortcomings of the program and the way it is taught and examined. In any case the PhD Curriculum will be reviewed after every five years inconformity with the University of Nairobi regulations.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ECONOMICS

​​​​​​   Philosophy of the Programme

The programme will prepare learners already grounded in the social sciences to deal creatively and effectively with developmental problems. This programme is expected to respond to these challenges in varied ways. First, leveraging its research output to inform development policy and other conversations at the local, regional and global arenas. Secondly, preparing PhD students who have the requisite knowledge, skills and the attitude to advance development agenda in different sectors and levels of the society. The programme with its diversity in background and experience prepares graduates with the cutting edge theoretical and methodological approaches besides rich network with various epistemic communities across the globe. It seeks to empower learners to address the challenges of development by promoting dialogue among research findings, societal needs, and what is being taught. This curriculum takes into account the emerging issues that have implications for development.

Rationale for the Programme

Apart from building on the already existing Masters of Development Programme, introduction of the taught PhD programme in Development studies has been informed by the following factors. A good number of applicants going by previous experiences do not have back ground neither in development studies nor social sciences hence the need for conceptual/theoretical and methodological grounding. It is also envisaged that a taught programme will enable students who have taken some time out from active academic work since their completion of masters programme opportunity to reconnect with the theoretical and conceptual issues besides advancing them in the light of emerging issues.

Overall, the PhD programme in development studies is expected to achieve the following objectives

• Equip students with conceptual, theoretical and analytical grounding in development studies
• Equip students with advanced and cutting edge methodologies in development research.
• Impart students with skills to communicate development knowledge/ research findings to varied audiences.

The main objectives of the programme are to:

• Apply modern economic theory, using analytical and evaluative skills, to understand and solve a variety of economic problems and to make policy evaluations, recommendations, and decisions.
• Possess the analytical, mathematical, and econometric skills needed to engage in and conduct original research. This will include the ability to use modern, extensive, economic datasets. In doing so, students will be able to understand and replicate contemporary findings within economics research.
• Produce and publish original economic research; this includes their dissertations as well as the production of research papers appropriate for peer-reviewed academic journals and submission to economic research conferences.
• Communicate and disseminate knowledge of economics effectively in careers within and outside academia
• Schedule of Intakes

Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Nairobi has ONE intake in a year.

• September Intake (Every Year)

For any assistance and clarification please contact any of the following:

Academic Revenue Office

Tel:+254 20 491 3138

(For all courses) 020 491 0000

Email:[email protected]

More information may also be obtained from the Admissions Office, Main Campus, Administration Block, 1 st floor, room 116, Room A112 or email: [email protected]

6.9 Mode of Delivery

The programme shall adopt blended learning through the use of  face-to-face and online modes. The face-to-face learning will take place within the classroom setting at the Main Campus. Currently, learning is through  online delivery. The online classes are conducted over video conferencing platforms such as Mtihani, Zoom and Google Meet, among others.

The classes are conducted in the evening, Monday to Friday. Time 5.30pm – 8.30pm. 

Students who successfully finish the coursework shall, in the second half of the second year, select their dissertation topics and prepare their thesis proposals, which have to be presented in a proposal seminar in the Department. On approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the Board of Postgraduate Studies for thesis registration.

During the third year, students will be involved with thesis research, fieldwork, and data gathering and analysis under the guidance of their supervisors.  This process will end with a post-fieldwork seminar, where students will present preliminary analyses of their research.  The fourth and final year will be devoted to final thesis write-up and defense.  There will be two distinct parts to this period.  The draft thesis will be prepared during the first half of the year and presented at a thesis seminar in the department.  The draft thesis will be finalized during the second half of the year and defended in accordance with established procedures.

In the first year of study students will take a total of 6 (six) compulsory course units in the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods, two from each area. In each of the two semesters of the first year, candidates shall be required to take THREE (3) compulsory courses.

Semester 1:

• CEC8101 – Microeconomics I
• CEC8103 – Macroeconomics I
• CEC8105 – Quantitative Methods I

Semester 2:

• CEC8102 – Microeconomics II
• CEC8104 – Macroeconomics II
• CEC8106 – Quantitative Methods II

In the first half of the second year, students will continue with further coursework by taking FOUR (4) elective course units selected from the list of electives on offer.  Students shall take the course units from two elective fields only, e.g. Agricultural Economics and Monetary Economics.  In the second half of the second year, students would then prepare for and take comprehensive examinations.

Semester 3:

• XEA826 – Labour Economics I
• XEA827 – Labour Economics II
• XEA846 – Public Sector Economics I
• XEA847 – Public Sector Economics II
• XEA851 – International Economics I
• XEA852 – International Economics II
• XEA856 – Development Economics I
• XEA857 – Development Economics II
• XEA861 – Econometrics I

Comprehensive Examination

• XET901 – Comprehensive Examination in Microeconomics
• XET902 – Comprehensive Examination in Macroeconomics
• XEA905 – Comprehensive Examination in Labour Economics
• XEA909 – Comprehensive Examination in Public Sector Economics
• XEA910 – Comprehensive Examination in International Economics
• XEA911 – Comprehensive Examination in Development Economics
• XEA912 – Comprehensive Examination in Econometrics

During the third year, students will be involved with thesis research, fieldwork, and data gathering and analysis under the guidance of their supervisors.  This process will end with a post-fieldwork seminar, where students will present preliminary analyses of their research.  The fourth and final year will be devoted to final thesis write-up and defense.  There will be two distinct parts to this period.  The draft thesis will be prepared during the first half of the year and presented at a thesis seminar in the Department.  The draft thesis will be finalized during the second half of the year and defended in accordance with established procedures.

Written Examinations - Core and Electives

• All candidates shall be required to take and pass examinations in the core courses before proceeding to the second year.
• All candidates shall be required to take and pass examinations in the four electives during the second year of study.
• Continuous assessment shall consist of timed tests, assignments, class presentations and seminar papers.
• Each course shall be examined through a three hour written examination at the end of the semester during which the course was offered.
• The final examination shall account for sixty percent (60%) of the total marks in each course while the continuous assessment shall account for the remaining 40 per cent.
• The pass mark shall be fifty percent (50%).
• The pass mark for the supplementary examinations shall be fifty percent (50%), which is also the maximum attainable mark.
• A candidate who fails not more than 50% of the units in any academic year will be allowed to sit for supplementary examinations in the failed units when next offered.
• A candidate who fails more than 50% of the units in any one academic year shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.
• A candidate who fails in two consecutive supplementary examinations of any one unit shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.

Written Examinations - Comprehensives

• All candidates who have fulfilled 6.1 and 6.2 above shall prepare and sit for comprehensive examinations in three subject areas, which shall include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and another subject area of their choice.
• The Comprehensive Examinations shall be graded out of one hundred percent (100%).
• The pass mark for each Comprehensive Examination shall be fifty percent (50%)
• A candidate who fails a Comprehensive Examination in any one unit shall take a supplementary examination the next time offered.
• A candidate who fails more than 2 Comprehensive Examinations shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.
• A candidate who fails in two consecutive supplementary comprehensive examinations in a particular subject area shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.
• A candidate who successfully finishes the coursework and the Comprehensive Examinations shall proceed to prepare and present a thesis proposal.
• Candidates will be allocated at least two supervisors, one of whom shall be a member of the academic staff in the School.
• Each supervisor shall be required to compile and submit at least one progress report of the candidate’s work each semester.  The report shall be submitted to the Director, School of Economics with a copy to the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies for appropriate action.
• Candidates shall be required to present one seminar paper each semester.
• The candidate shall write and submit for examination a Thesis compiled from the research work carried out under the direction of not less than two supervisors.
• The format of the Thesis shall be as prescribed in the common regulations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all Faculties of the University.
• The thesis is equivalent to 12 core units or 2 academic years of coursework.

The common regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all the faculties of the University of Nairobi shall apply.

The following shall be eligible for admission:

• Holders of a Master's degree in economics from the University of Nairobi.
• Holders of a Master's degree in economics from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable academic status.
• Holders of qualifications deemed by the Senate of the University of Nairobi to be equivalent to (a) and (b) above 

Application Information

Step 1: Visit the application website http://application.uonbi.ac.ke

Step 2: Registration and creation of User Account - To register, you need an email address and phone number that will be validated during registration. Every applicant must create their own personal user account .

Step 3: Profile Management - Key-in your personal details and upload scanned copies of academic certificates and a passport size photograph. Only when your profile is complete can you apply for the programme you wish to undertake.

Step 4: Programme Selection - Select and apply for the course you are interested in. You will be issued with a REFERENCE NUMBER and directed to pay the prescribed application fee through the following Available Payment options:

• Credit/Debit Card
• M-Pesa Pay Bill
• Direct Cash Deposit at any Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) branch

Upon payment, you will receive a confirmation of the payment on the email address and phone number registered in step 2.

Step 5: Application Tracking - Track the status of your application online through the system.  Alerts will be sent to your registered email address and phone number

Attachment Opportunities

Students may apply for attachment opportunities during the long holidays (May-August) every year. They get the opportunities to expand their economic knowledge and gain professional experience. There are many different types of economics attachments based on various types of work. The key areas: Mathematics and statistics; Research; Communication; Data analysis; Technology; and Business. The attachments opportunities are available in private and public sectors of the economy.

Economics Career paths

Career Prospects                                                                   Prospective Employers

1)      Professional Economists                                                         Private Sector

2)      Planning Officers                                                                    Public Sector

3)      Economic Attachee                                                                 Parastatals

4)      Statisticians/Econometrician                                                   NGOs

5)      Multilateral/bilateral Trade Negotiators                                 International Institutions

Research Institutions

During their study period, Development Studies students are actively engaged as research assistants in research projects. This gives them a chance to build their development research skills.  Also, as the projects are implemented collaboratively with industry partners, students get opportunities to build contacts with potential future employers.

Our graduates go on to work in the private sector, civil society organisations and public sectors in Kenya and beyond. They are working to address emerging issues that have implications for development in various capacities including:

1.      Monitoring & Evaluation Experts

2.      Development Analysts

3.      Project Managers

4.      Business Development Experts

5.      Community Development Experts

6.      Development Researchers/Consultants

7.      Academic Professions

8.      Programme Officers in Development Projects.

Further information be obtained from;

Department of Economics and Development Studies

            University of Nairobi            

Tel. 0204913206/3238

Email: [email protected]

Website: economics.uonbi.ac.ke

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC POLICY

Philosophy of the program

The pogramme has been prepared collaboratively between the University of Nairobi and four other Universities in Africa namely, Ibadan, Botswana, Pretoria, and Ghana in partnership with Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR). 

Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy programme is expected to innovatively enhance interdisciplinary grounding in the practice of public policy and to deepen research competencies in the discipline. The programme also imparts knowledge and skills in communication and scholarly publishing as well as leadership in pedagogical practice for next generation academics, researchers and policy practitioners to enable them contribute to national, regional and global development.

Rationale of the program

There is great need for adequately prepared cadre of faculty and research leaders with competencies in research and public policy across various disciplines to contribute to the formulation of policies that catalyse economic development and social transformation.

A doctoral degree in public policy will facilitate the development of cross cutting competencies that enhance the capacity of graduates to address development challenges through the formulation, implementation and analysis of public policies.

TEACHING MODULE - BLENDED (VIRTUAL & PHYSICAL)

MODE OF STUDY - EVENING ONLY

Admission Requirements 

• The Common regulations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all the faculties of the University of Nairobi shall apply.
• The following shall be eligible for admission
• A holder of a Masters degree in any academic discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the University of Nairobi  senate.
• In either case, the applicant must be able to produce evidence, to the satisfaction of Senate, of his/her relevant disciplinary background and capacity to carry out original research (concept paper).
• In addition to producing evidence of eligibility for registration, applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy in Public Policy degree shall be required to appear for interview by the department to determine their suitability and ranking for scholarship.

Schedule of intake: September (annually)

Duration : 3 years

Mode of Delivery: Evening - Blended (Virtual & physical)

Contact of support person: [email protected] &  020-491-8224

Attachment opportunities : Both Private and Public sectors

Career prospects/opportunities : Both Private and Public sectors

Notable alumni :

• Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o
• Prof. Peter Wanyande
• Prof. Philip Nying’uro
• Ms. Charles Owino Maj.
• General Martin Kizito Ong’oyi
• Dr. Solomon Owuoche
• Prof. Fred Jonyo
• Prof. Adams Oloo
• Dr. Henry Amadi
• Mr. Benson Ogutu
• Mr. John Mutega
• Dr. Jonathan Londomponi
• Mr. Davis Chelogoi
• Ms. Dorris Chepkoech

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC HEALTH

A world-class Department of Public and Global Health committed to excellence in scholarly pursuit, scientific research, and service delivery.

To provide quality public health education and training, research, and service delivery that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and global community through the creation, preservation, integration, transmission, and utilization of public health knowledge.

Overall objective:

To facilitate the strengthening of public health training, research capacity and provision of services to the local and international communities.

Specific objectives:

• To promote  training of trans-disciplinary experts capable of meeting the emerging challenges in the field of public health in developing countries as well as promotion of health.
• To facilitate  cross disciplinary research by experts from diverse backgrounds, thus creating an environment that appreciates strength and unity in diversity .
• To provide  multidisciplinary services and consultancies to communities at local and international levels.
• To be the public health institution of choice for training and research to undergraduate, graduate health care providers and public health experts.
• To provide the forum for interrogating important current and emerging issues on national, regional and international public health.

The Department of Public and Global Health offers a PhD in Public Health by research/thesis as a three-year programme, with a rolling admission/ongoing enrollment throughout the year.

Structure Summary

- Provisional admission, Concept presentation and allocation of supervisor(s)

- Proposal writing and presentation

- Ethical approval, full registration and data collection

- Analysis and report writing 

- Thesis presentation

Mode of Delivery

Proposal, progress report and thesis defense is done virtually and could also be presented face-to-face.

During the study period, a candidate participates in seminars, journal clubs and study fellowships.

PhD students, under the supervision of an academic staff and or an expert as a supervisor, carry out a research thesis project on a selected topic in Public Health. Research proposals shall be presented to the Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Faculty Postgraduate Committee and appropriate ethics committees as may be required by the Faculty.

The common regulations for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in all faculties of the University of Nairobi apply. Holders of any of the following degrees are eligible for admission into the programme:

a) Holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Nairobi; or

b) Holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree or equivalent academic qualifications recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status;

c) Able to produce evidence to the satisfaction of Senate of his/her adequate background in the discipline and capacity to carry out research;

d) May be required to undergo an interview by the Department to determine suitability for registration;

e) A draft proposal of at least 15 pages submitted through online application system.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit the online application portal 

Intakes: Open

For Enquiries, kindly call +2540204915044; Contact person Kenneth Owuori Email: [email protected]

The programme aims at producing specialists who will be able to provide leadership in community health at all levels. The emphasis is re-orientation from hospital clinical practice to community health practice, with special emphasis on the community. Graduates from this programme are expected to have acquired competence in the following;

- Academic health research, training and mentorship.

- Policy analysis and health services management.

- Evaluation of health projects and programmes.

- Provide strategic advisory services in health.

- Peer review and publication.

Our graduands get to serve in the private sector, public sector and/or academia.

Attachment Opportunities

These include post-doctoral attachments with local and international partners.

Notable Alumni

1. Dr. Faith M. Thuita - Senior Lecturer, Dept of Public and Global Health

2. Dr. Richard Ayah - Public Health and Health Systems Specialist 

3. Dr. Abigael Obura Awuor - Public Health Specialist (Nutrition and Aflatoxin) at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

4. Dr. Gilbert Koome Rothaa - Research and Policy Specialist, Technical support consultant Scaling up Nutrition Movement (SUN) Somalia, Lecturer Mount Kenya University.

5. Dr. George Agot Nyadimo - Lecturer, Dept of Public and Global Health, UoN

Candidate shall conduct research in the selected thematic area of Public Health as approved by the Unit and Faculty. The thesis shall be submitted three months before the anticipated date of defense.

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PhD in Project Planning and Management

Rationale for the programme:

The Doctoral Studies Programme aims to provide an opportunity to candidates with outstanding academic background to engage in advanced research studies in the field of project planning and management. Candidates are expected to have intellectual curiosity, self- discipline and a high level of motivation to be able to carry out research in their various areas of specialization and make a significant contribution to knowledge.

The programme has four areas of specialization namely: Project Design, Planning and Implementation; Project Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Management Information Systems and Project Financing. Candidates shall be required to take supporting coursework comprising six units.

To prepare Doctor of philosophy (PhD) candidates for advanced research and writing skills in their chosen area of specialization, candidates shall be required to take supporting coursework comprising seven course units to be done in a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of seven semesters

The PhD programme seeks to orient candidates to the informed and critical application of knowledge to problems and issues concerning project planning and management as a discipline and profession. The Doctoral programme is intended to enhance individual’s capacity and skills for positions involving teaching, consultancy and research in local and international institutions.

Justification:

• The school has been offering a Postgraduate Diploma and a Masters in Project Planning and Management. The PhD programme, therefore, will provide an opportunity to graduates who wish to obtain a higher degree in the same field.
• Presently, the School has graduated three cohorts at the Masters level, many of whom are demanding for the PhD programme.
• The PhD programme is expected to provide positive growth to the school in line with the University mission of being a leading center of learning, scholarship, and professional development, extending frontiers of knowledge through research and creative works
• The School has gradually expanded in terms of capacity and currently the school has 15 Lecturers with PhD degrees who are actively involved in the implementation of the School’s programmes.    

Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of the programme are to:

• Enhance skills in the various areas of specialization in project management;
• Provide an opportunity to candidates to carry out and present scholarly work;
• Carry out research in the chosen area of study and submit a PhD thesis
• Encourage application of creativity and critical thinking toward problem solving.
• To inculcate desirable values for responsible citizenship and good corporate management

2. Regulations:

   Common Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the University of

   Nairobi shall be applicable.

This programme is offered by the School of Continuing and Distance Education on evening and ODeL mode

September, May and January every year

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION (done online)

• Log on to the University of Nairobi Website application link www.application.uonbi.ac.ke .
• Type and enter or click on the slot written REGISTER to register your email with the University online application system and proceed.
• Select  the School  as School of Open &Distance Learning   and the  mode of study as ‘ distance learning’

           Application Fee

• Application fee is Ksh. 3,000/- and is non-refundable .  Its payable at the last step of the online application  vie  Mpesa Paybill number or deposit to KCB account or credit card or

Semester 1: 2 units; 1 Core and one Specialization 

Semester 2: 2 units; 1 Core and one Specialization 

Semester 3: 2 units; 1 Core and one Specialization 

Year 2 & 3

Areas of specializations:

1. Project monitoring and evaluations

2. Project Finance

3. Project Planning Design and Implementation

4. Project Management Information system

Total Number of units - 6 and a thesis

•  A holder of Master of Arts Degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the Senate.
• A holder of a Master of Business Administration from any institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate in areas of specialization relevant to the discipline in the programme.
• A holder of a Master Degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by University of Nairobi Senate in areas of specialization relevant to the programme.

Project Design,

Planning and Implementation;

Project Monitoring and Evaluation;

Project Management Information Systems and

Project Financing

Examination Regulations:

1. All Doctoral students shall be required to take examinations in three (3) common courses and three (3) specialization courses and pass all the six papers before they are allowed to proceed to the second part of the programme.

2.  Continuous assessment shall consist of class presentations, seminar papers, assignments and tests.

3.  A student shall be required to do course work and sit for end of semester examinations.

4. Each taught course shall be examined through a 3 hour written examination paper at the end of the semester in which it is taken.

5.  The pass mark for each course shall be fifty percent (50%).

6.  The final examination shall account for fifty percent  (  50% ) of the marks in each course, while continuous assessment shall account for the remaining fifty percent   (50%) ​​​​​​​

7. A student who fails in any course shall be allowed up to a maximum of two re-sits taken at the semester examinations.

​​​​​​​8.  A student who fails to satisfy the examiners in the second re-sit in any courses shall, on the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate may be discontinued.

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