Course offered at Rongo University, Requirements & Fees Structures

Course offered at Rongo University, Requirements & Fees Structures

Academic Programmes

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES(SANRES)

PROGRAMME NAMEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMODE OF STUDY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN:

–  PLANT BREEDING

–  ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

–  ENVIRONMENTAL

PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Masters degree in related FieldsFull Time
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN:

–  PLANT BREEDING

–  HORTICULTURE

–  ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

–  ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY

–  ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

A lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field and two (2) years relevant work experience Research PublicationsFull Time

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTUREKCSE Mean grade of C+ with at least a C(plain)

in Mathematics / Physics, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry or KNEC Diploma in Horticulture or its equivalent.

Full Time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND EDUCATIONKCSE Mean grade of C+ with at least a C(plain) in Mathematics / Physics, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry or KNEC Diploma in AGED or its equivalent.Full Time
BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEKCSE Mean grade of C+ with at least a C(plain) in Mathematics / Physics, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry or KNEC Diploma in Environmental Science or its equivalent.Full Time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C+, C + in Mathematics and Business / Commerce / Accounting / Economics / C+ in Agriculture, KCSE mean grade C (plain) or a relevant diplomaFull time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C+ , C + in Mathematics and Business / Commerce / Accounting / Economics / C+ in Agriculture, KCSE mean grade C (plain) or a relevant diplomaFull Time

 

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTUREKCSE mean Grade of C- (minus) with at least

C-(Minus) in either mathematics/physics, C (Plain) in any two of the following subjects (Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Biological Science, Physical Science, Home Science & Geography)

 

A relevant certificate

Full Time

 

SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (SASS)

 

PROGRAMME NAMEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMODE OF STUDY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN:

•                  KISWAHILI

•                  SOCIOLOGY

•                  LINGUISTICS

Relevant MastersWeekend
MASTER OF ARTS IN:

•                  HISTORY

•                  KISWAHILI

•                  RELIGION

•                  LINGUSTICS

•                  SOCIOLOGY

•                  LITRATURE

•                  GEOGRAPHY

•                  ECONOMICS

•                  PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND PUBLIC POLICY

Bachelor degree with at least a Lower Second honours with two years relevant work experience

Research Publications

Weekend

 

 

 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICSK.C.S.E Mean grade C+ and C+ in Mathematics or a mean grade of C plain and a relevant diploma.Full time& weekend
BACHELOR OF ARTSK.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ or C plain and a Relevant DiplomaFull time& weekend
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNTIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACYK.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ or a Relevant DiplomaFull time& weekend
DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCEK.C.S.E C-(Minus) or relevant certificateFull time& weekend
DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIESK.C.S.E C- (Minus) or relevant certificateODEL
DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORKK.C.S.E Mean Grade C- (Minus) or relevant certificate.Full time& weekend

 

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SBHRD)

 

PROGRAMME NAMEREQUIREMENTSMODE OF STUDY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALIZATIONS:

ACCOUNTING FINANCE PROCUREMENT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENT

Master’s degree in related field.Weekend
MASTER OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGE- MENTA lower Second Class Honours Bachelors Degree or a Cumulative Grade Point Average of (GPA) 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 in a Business related Discipline fromWeekend

 

 an accredited institution with additional relevant training, evidence of research and relevant working experience OR Postgraduate diploma in a Business Related DisciplineFulltime/Evening/ Weekend
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus), C (Plain) in English, C- (Minus) in Mathematics / Business Studies or its equivalent.

 

Diploma in a related field or CPAK / CPS,

Fulltime/ Evening/ Weekend
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PROJECT PLANNING & MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) with at least a C+ (Plus) in English and C (plain) in Mathematics / Accounting / Commerce or Diploma in a related business course or Diploma in any other discipline from a recognized InstitutionFulltime/ Evening/ Weekend
BACHELOR OF HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) or A Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Institution.Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend
BACHELOR OF TOURISM MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent or a Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized / accredited Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized /institutionFulltime/Evening/ Weekend

 

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE:

• ACCOUNTING

• FINANCE

• PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

• LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

• STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT

• HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics, business studies and English or a Diploma in a related discipline from a

recognized Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution

Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:

• ACCOUNTING

• FINANCE AND BANKING

• PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

• HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C in both Mathematics or business studies and English, or a Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution.Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT:

•   PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

• LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT

• PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics, business studies and English or business studies and English, or a Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized

Institutions or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized institution.

Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend
DIPLOMA IN HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalentFull Time
DIPLOMA IN PROJECT PLANNING MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalentFull Time
DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalentFull Time
DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalentFull Time

 

DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIESKCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalentFull time
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalentFull time
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTA lower second Class lower division Bachelors degree in a relevant field OR A pass Bachelors degree in any field plus two years post-graduation work experience.Full time/Evening/ Weekend
CERTIFICATE IN

HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalentFull time/Evening/ Weekend
CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalentFull time/Evening/ Weekend
CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalentFull time/Evening/ Weekend

 

CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalentFulltime/Evening/ Weekend
CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENTKCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalentFulltime/Evening/ Weekend

 

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SOE)

 

PROGRAMME NAMEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMODE OF STUDY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICYA Relevant Masters degree in area of specialization recognized by Rongo University Senate.

 

PhD applications must be submitted together with a research proposal in the area of interest.

Weekend
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENTBachelor of Education (Arts or Science) with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of working experience.Weekend

 

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICYBachelor of Education (Arts or Science) with First Class (Honours) or Second Class Honours (Upper Division), or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with two years of relevant working experience.Weekend
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects. In addition one must have scored grade C (Plain) in En- glish and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics OR KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) at K.C.S.E with Diploma in Education arts with two teaching subjects with C+ (Plus) will also be consid- ered for admission in year 1. In addition the applicant must have scored grade C (Plain) in English and D+ in Mathematics.Full time
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SCIENCE)K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ and with at least C+ in two teaching subjects. In addition, one must have scored at least grade C (Plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Diploma holders in Education from a recognized Insti- tution will be admitted to year 1 of study OR KCSE mean grade of C (Plain)Full time

 

BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATIONK.C.S.E with an aggregate grade of C+ and above at K.C.S.E and grade C Plain in English and D+ in Mathematics or Diploma holders in Education (with Credit or Distinction) from a recognized Institution will be admitted to year 1 of study Or KCSE meanOpen and Distance Electronic Learning (ODEL
 grade of C (Plain), P1 certificate, Diploma in Education and at least C (Plain) in English and D+ (plus) in Mathematics 
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION(SNE – ARTS)K.C.S.E with at least a minimum mean grade of C+ and above or a Diploma Qualification in Special Needs Education (with Credit or Distinction) from Institutions recognized will be admitted to year 1 of study. In addition one must have scored at least C (Plain) in English and grade D+ in Mathematics at K.C.S.EFull time
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION(SNE – SCIENCE)K.C.S.E with at least a minimum mean grade of C+ and above or a Diploma Qualification in Special Needs Education (with Credit or Distinction) from Institutions recognized will

be admitted to year 1 of study. In addition, one

must have scored at least grade C (Plain) in both English and Mathematics at K.C.S.E

Full time

 

 

DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (ARTS)KCSE mean grade of C+ (plus) with at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects. In addition one must have scored grade C (Plain) in English and D+ (Plus) in Mathematics at K.C.S.E

 

(Teaching Subjects: English and Literature, Kiswahili, Religion, Geography, History)

 
DIPLOMA IN SPECIAL NEEDS

EDUCATION(Primary Option)

KCSE mean grade of at least C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.Full time & ODEL
DIPLOMA IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND PRIMARY EDUCATION (ECPE)KCSE mean grade of at least C (Plain) or its equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.

 

An applicant with P1 certificate from recog- nized Institutions may also be considered for admission in year 1 of study.

Full time

 

   SCHOOL OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (INFOCOMS)                                                                                                                          

 

PROGRAMME NAMEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTMODE OF STUDY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIESRelevant Masters Degree in communication or relevant field from a recognized institution.Weekend
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDIA & SECURITY STUDIESMultidisciplinary Any masters degreeWeekend
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MEDIA AND SECURITY STUDIESMultidisciplinary

A lower Second Class Honors degree , two (2) years relevant work experience & evidence of research & publications.

Weekend
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIESA lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field, two (2) years relevant work experience evidence of research & publications.Weekend
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SCIENCEA lower Second Class Honors degree in a relevant field, two (2) years relevant work experience & evidence of research & publications.Weekend

 

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYA lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field and two (2) years relevant work experienceWeekend
MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEMS & INFORMATICSA lower Second Class honors degree in a relevant field and two (2) years relevant work experienceWeekend
BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SCIENCEK.C.S.E mean K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from recognized institutionFull time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATICSK.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C(plain) with relevant diploma from recognized institution.Full time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (WITH SPECIALISATION IN JOURNALISM & PUBLIC RELATION)K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from a recognized institution.Full time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENTK.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with a relevant diploma from a recognized institutionFull time

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENTK.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from a recognized institution.Full time
DIPLOMA IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYK.C.S.E mean grade of C (plain) with C (plain) in English or Kiswahili and C- (minus) in Mathematic, Biology/Biological Sciences and C- (minus) in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Physical Science, Chemistry , Computer Studies.Full time
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC RELATIONSK.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized institution.Fulltime
DIPLOMA IN MEDIA AND JOURNALISM WITH ITK.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized

institution.

Full time
DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT)K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized institutionFull time
DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIESK.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from a recognized institutionFull time
CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIESK.C.S.E mean grade of D (plain)Full time

 

CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYK.C.S.E mean grade of C- ( Minus) in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Biology/ Biology Science and D+ (plus) in any of the following: Mathematics, Physics, physical science, Chemistry, General Science , Com- puter Studies, Agriculture or Home ScienceFull time

 

     SCHOOL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (SSTE)             

 

PROGRAMME NAMEREQUIREMENTSMODE OF STUDY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS)KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Physics and any two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant Diploma.Full time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Physics and any two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant DiplomaFull time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FASHION DESIGN & TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY)KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Physics and any two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant DiplomaFull time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS)KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and any two of the following subjects (Physics, Biology and Chemistry) or Relevant DiplomaFull time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE)KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics or Relevant DiplomaFull time

 

 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED STATISTICS WITH COMPUTING)KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics or Relevant DiplomaFull time
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BIOCHEMISTRY)KCSE mean grade of C+ with C + in Chemistry and Biology subjects or Relevant Diploma.Full time
DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE LABORATORY TECHNOLOGYKCSE mean grade of C – (Minus), or a relevant certificateFull time
DIPPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTKCSE mean grade of C – (Minus), or a relevant certificateFull time
DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTHKCSE mean grade of C (Plain), or relevant certificate with C Plain in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological Sciences.

 

In addition the applicant should have

C – (Minus) in Mathematics and any of the following a) Physics b) Chemistry c) Physical Sciences.

Full time

 

Enrolment for Certificate, Diploma, Degree and Postgraduate Programmes

School of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Studies School of Arts & Social Sciences

School of Business and Human Resource Development School of Education

School of Information, Communication and Media Studies School of Science, Technology & Engineering

HOW TO APPLY:

Application forms may be obtained from the Office of the

Registrar – Academic Affairs

at the Main Campus in Kitere Hill or from our website at www.rongovarsity.ac.ke.

 

Duly filled application forms with copies of result slips,

application fee bank deposit slip

(Ksh. 500 for Diploma and Certificate, Ksh. 1000 for Undergraduate and Ksh. 2,000 for Postgraduate Programmes) and other relevant certificates / transcripts should be sent by post, courier or hand delivered to:

 

Office ot the Registrar – Academic Affairs

  1. O Box 103 – 40404, Rongo Email: [email protected]

Tel: + 254 770 308 256, +254 773 296 379