Academic Programmes

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Academic ProgrammesA Goldmine of Knowledge and Innovation

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PROGRAMME NAME MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDYDOCTOR OFPHILOSOPHY IN: - PLANT BREEDING - ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY - ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

Masters degree in related Fields Full 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 experienceResearch Publications

Full Time

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

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HORTICULTURE

KCSE 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 EDUCATION

KCSE 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 SCIENCE

KCSE 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 MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C+, C + in Mathematics and Business / Commerce / Accounting / Economics / C+ in Agriculture, KCSE mean grade C (plain) or a relevant diploma

Full time

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C+ , C + in Mathematics and Business / Commerce / Accounting / Economics / C+ in Agriculture, KCSE mean grade C (plain) or a relevant diploma

Full Time

DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURE

KCSE 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 NAME MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDYDOCTOR OFPHILOSOPHY IN:• KISWAHILI• SOCIOLOGY• LINGUISTICS

Relevant Masters Weekend

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 experienceResearch Publications

Weekend

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ECONOMICS

K.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 ARTS K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ or C plain and a Relevant Diploma

Full time& weekend

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INTERNTIONAL RELATIONS AND DIPLOMACY

K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+ or a Relevant Diploma Full time& weekend

DIPLOMA IN LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE

K.C.S.E C-(Minus) or relevant certificate Full time& weekend

DIPLOMA IN CRIMINOLOGY AND SECURITY STUDIES

K.C.S.E C- (Minus) or relevant certificate ODEL

DIPLOMA IN SOCIAL WORK

K.C.S.E Mean Grade C- (Minus) or relevant certificate. Full time& weekend

PROGRAMME NAME REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDYDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATIONSPECIALIZATIONS: 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-MENT

A 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 from

Weekend

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (SBHRD)

an accredited institution with additional relevant training, evidence of research and relevant working experience OR Postgraduate diploma in a Business Related Discipline

Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

KCSE 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 & MANAGEMENT

KCSE 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 Institution

Fulltime/ Evening/ Weekend

BACHELOR OF HOTEL AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

KCSE 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 MANAGEMENT

KCSE 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 /institution

Fulltime/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 CHAINMANAGEMENT:

• 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 MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent

Full Time

DIPLOMA IN PROJECT PLANNING MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent

Full Time

DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent

Full Time

DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent

Full Time

DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent

Full time

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics or its equivalent

Full time

POSTGRADUATEDIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC PLANNING AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

A 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 equivalent Full time/Evening/ Weekend

CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent Full time/Evening/ Weekend

CERTIFICATE IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent Full time/Evening/ Weekend

CERTIFICATE INPROJECT MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

KCSE Mean Grade D+ (Plus) or its equivalent Fulltime/Evening/ Weekend

PROGRAMME NAME MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MODE OF STUDY

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN: EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY

A 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 DEVELOPMENT

Bachelor of Education (Arts or Science) with a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of working experience.

Weekend

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION (SOE)

MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND POLICY

Bachelor 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 EDUCATION

K.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 mean

Open 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.E

Full 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 recognizedInstitutions.

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 NAME MINIMUM REQUIREMENT MODE OF STUDY

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Relevant Masters Degree in communication or relevant field from a recognized institution.

Weekend

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN MEDIA & SECURITY STUDIES

MultidisciplinaryAny masters degree

Weekend

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN MEDIA AND SECURITY STUDIES

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

Weekend

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

A 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 SCIENCE

A 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 TECHNOLOGY

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

Weekend

MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEMS & INFORMATICS

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

Weekend

BACHELOR OF INFORMATION SCIENCE

K.C.S.E mean K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with relevant diploma from recognized institution

Full time

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATICS

K.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 MANAGEMENT

K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) or C (plain) with a relevant diploma from a recognized institution

Full time

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT

K.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 TECHNOLOGY

K.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 RELATIONS

K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from recognized institution.

Fulltime

DIPLOMA IN MEDIA AND JOURNALISM WITH IT

K.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 institution

Full time

DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

K.C.S.E mean grade of C- (Minus) or relevant certificate from a recognized institution

Full time

CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY & INFORMATION STUDIES

K.C.S.E mean grade of D (plain) Full time

CERTIFICATE IN HEALTH RECORDS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

K.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 Science

Full time

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING (SSTE)

PROGRAMME NAME REQUIREMENTS MODE 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 Diploma

Full 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 Diploma

Full 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 Diploma

Full time

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (COMPUTER SCIENCE)

KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics or Relevant Diploma

Full time

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED STATISTICS WITH COMPUTING)

KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) with C+ in Mathematics and Physics or Relevant Diploma

Full 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 TECHNOLOGY

KCSE mean grade of C – (Minus), or a relevant certificate

Full time

DIPPLOMA IN COMMUNITY HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT

KCSE mean grade of C – (Minus), or a relevant certificate

Full time

DIPLOMA IN PUBLIC HEALTH KCSE 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 P. O Box 103 – 40404, Rongo

Email: [email protected] Tel: + 254 770 308 256, +254 773 296 379