Multimedia University of Kenya RIDING THE PATH OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Following inspection and a good report by the Commission for University Education, His Excellency the President and Commander-In- Chief of Kenya’s Defence Forces Hon. Mwai Kibaki granted a university charter to Multimedia University of Kenya on 1st March 2013 in a colorful and momentous ceremony at KICC. The President also appointed Mrs. Catherine Kimura as the first Chancellor of Multimedia University of Kenya. Prof. Walter Oyawa, the outgoing Principal of the former University College was also appointed Ag. Vice Chancellor of the University by the Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Prof. Margaret Kamar. Multimedia University of Kenya’s newly appointed Chancellor, Hon. Catherine Kimura (2nd Left) hands over the mace to Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Walter Oyawa (2nd right) in the presence of the Chairman of the University Council, Eng. Jan Mutahi (Left) during the Award of Charter ceremony at KICC on 1st March 2013 The granting of university charter to MMU is the culmination and grand finale of a long journey that commenced soon after the elevation of the former college KCCT into the former University College in 2008. The University Charter comes at a time when MMU is celebrating the ranking by CPS International as the best public university in Kenya in ICT excellence (usage and facilities), the 2 nd best overall in Kenya, and 5 th best overall in East Africa. Indeed the Vision of the University is to be a world-class centre of academic excellence, research and innovation in cutting edge ICT and multimedia technologies, while the Mission is to provide quality training in Engineering, Media and Communication, Information Science and Technology and Business to meet the aspirations of a dynamic society. For details please visit http://www.mmu.ac.k e MMU Ranked Top Public University in ICT Excellence (usage and facilities) Following the release of university rankings in ICT excellence (usage and facilities), MMU emerged top public university in Kenya in the use of ICT in education and operations, and is well supported by modern ICT facilities. Reports from the Centre for Public and Social Research Ranked the best Public University in Kenya in ICT Excellence (CPS) International confirm that while MMU is the top public university in Kenya in the use of ICT in education and operations, it is the second University in Kenya, and fifth in the whole of East Africa. The ranking of the Universities was done based on ICT Policy, Infrastructural facilities, Faculty’s use and access, Students’ use and access to ICT tools and the use of ICT in the Finance Department. Following the award of University Charter, MMU looks forward to playing a major and pivotal role in the transformation of Kenya into the information age. MMU Selected to host “Sap Skills for Africa” Training Program Multimedia University was selected to host an Information and Computing Technology (ICT) training programme that equips university graduates with latest skills necessary for the job market. This comes after the government of Kenya through the Kenya ICT Board and SAP announced a partnership deal that will see 100 bright but underprivileged students undergo training to become certified SAP Software engineers. Dubbed “SAP Skills for Africa”, Kenya ICT Board CEO Paul Kukubo said the partnership is key in equipping young professionals with high end ICT skills that are on demand in the Kenya and the wider East African market. This hands-on initiative perfectly fits into MMU’s agenda of producing graduates who are immediately ready to be productive in the industry upon graduation. Students using the state-of-the-art ICT facilities at MMU MMU becomes a Fully Fledged University Group photo with his Excellency the President during the award of charter to MMU Multimedia University of Kenya cast itself in the Inter- University map of excellence when it emerged first in the premier academic symposium on media hosted by the United States International University (USIU). MMU students scooped four of the five awards available thus stamping their authority as the top notch university in the region offering media studies. The awards won by the MMU team were for the: • Overall Best University • Best Radio Team • Best Summit Team • Best Hard News MMU’s Student’s Innovation to save on trees Mr. Edgar Masinde together with four of his classmates undertaking BSc. Mechatronic Engineering, have come up with an innovative clean cook stove. The cook stove is a smoke-free stove that not only conserves the environment but also boosts food production. The stove, made out of locally available material has two ventilations and takes four minutes to boil two litres of water. The primary aeration lets in air that helps the twigs to burn, producing heat that is used for cooking. The other one allows in air that mixes with smoke, causing combustion, hence limiting smoke and turning the twigs into charcoal. The charcoal, Mr Masinde says, is what could be used in the farm for food production as it contains high levels of nitrogen, which is good for plants. This ongoing research project is foreseen to play a central role in forest conservation since the stove uses twigs often regarded as waste, sparing trees from being used as firewood or charcoal. MMU’S strong Partnerships with Key Industry Players Safaricom CEO, Mr. Bob Collymore (2nd Right), Chancellor of JKUAT, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe and Prof. W. Oyawa during the launch of Master-plan at MMU. Multimedia University prides itself in producing graduates ready-made for assimilation in the industry with minimal re-training. In this regard, the university has engaged key industry players in student apprenticeship, training and mentorship. Recently, Multimedia University of Kenya entered into partnership with Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, collaborating in several areas that include student apprenticeship, course MMU’s Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof Walter Oyawa (4th right) congratulates the winning students, as the Ag. Deputy Vice- Chancellor- Research, Production and Extension, Prof Douglas Shitanda, (3rd right), looks on. Continued on next page MMU Scoops Inter-Varsity Media Awards
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Multimedia University of KenyaRIDING THE PATH OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Following inspection and a good report by the Commission for University Education, His Excellency the President and Commander-In-Chief of Kenya’s Defence Forces Hon. Mwai Kibaki granted a university charter to Multimedia University of Kenya on 1st March 2013 in a colorful and momentous ceremony at KICC. The President also appointed Mrs. Catherine Kimura as the first Chancellor of Multimedia University of Kenya. Prof. Walter Oyawa, the outgoing Principal of the former University College was also appointed Ag. Vice Chancellor of the University by the Minister for Higher Education, Science and Technology, Hon. Prof. Margaret Kamar.
Multimedia University of Kenya’s newly appointed Chancellor, Hon. Catherine Kimura (2nd Left) hands over the mace to Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Walter Oyawa (2nd right) in the presence of the Chairman of the University Council, Eng. Jan Mutahi (Left) during the Award of Charter ceremony at KICC on 1st March 2013
The granting of university charter to MMU is the culmination and grand finale of a long journey that commenced soon after the elevation of the former college KCCT into the former University College in 2008. The University Charter comes at a time when MMU is celebrating the ranking by CPS International as the best public university in Kenya in ICT excellence (usage and facilities), the 2nd best overall in Kenya, and 5th best overall in East Africa.
Indeed the Vision of the University is to be a world-class centre of academic excellence, research and innovation in cutting edge ICT and multimedia technologies, while the Mission is to provide quality training in Engineering, Media and Communication, Information Science and Technology and Business to meet the aspirations of a dynamic society. For details please visit http://www.mmu.ac.ke
MMU Ranked Top Public University in ICT Excellence (usage and facilities)
Following the release of university rankings in ICT excellence (usage and facilities), MMU emerged top public university in Kenya in the use of ICT in education and operations, and is well supported by modern ICT facilities. Reports from the Centre for Public and Social Research
Ranked the best Public University in Kenya in ICT Excellence
(CPS) International confirm that while MMU is the top public university in Kenya in the use of ICT in education and operations, it is the second University in Kenya, and fifth in the whole of East Africa. The ranking of the Universities was done based on ICT Policy, Infrastructural facilities, Faculty’s use and access, Students’ use and access to ICT tools and the use of ICT in the Finance Department. Following the award of University Charter, MMU looks forward to playing a major and pivotal role in the transformation of Kenya into the information age.
MMU Selected to host “Sap Skills for Africa” Training Program
Multimedia University was selected to host an Information and Computing Technology (ICT) training programme that equips university graduates with latest skills necessary for the job market. This comes after the government of Kenya through the Kenya ICT Board and SAP announced a partnership deal that will see 100 bright but underprivileged students undergo training to become certified SAP Software engineers. Dubbed “SAP Skills for Africa”, Kenya ICT Board CEO Paul Kukubo said the partnership is key in equipping young professionals with high end ICT skills that are on demand in the Kenya and the wider East African market. This hands-on initiative perfectly fits into MMU’s agenda of producing graduates who are immediately ready to be productive in the industry upon graduation.
Students using the state-of-the-art ICT facilities at MMU
MMU becomes a Fully Fledged University
Group photo with his Excellency the President during the award of charter to MMU
Multimedia University of Kenya cast itself in the Inter- University map of excellence when it emerged first in the premier academic symposium on media hosted by the United States International University (USIU). MMU students scooped four of the five awards available thus stamping their authority as the top notch university in the region offering media studies. The awards won by the MMU team were for the:
• Overall Best University• Best Radio Team• Best Summit Team• Best Hard News
MMU’s Student’s Innovation to save on treesMr. Edgar Masinde together with four of
his classmates undertaking BSc. Mechatronic Engineering, have come up with an innovative clean cook stove. The cook stove is a smoke-free stove that not only conserves the environment but also boosts food production. The stove, made out of locally available material has two ventilations and takes four minutes to boil two litres of water. The primary aeration lets in air that helps the twigs to burn, producing heat that is used for cooking. The other one allows in air that mixes with smoke, causing combustion, hence limiting smoke and turning the twigs into charcoal. The charcoal, Mr Masinde says, is what could be used in the farm for food production as it contains high levels of nitrogen, which is good for plants. This ongoing research project is foreseen to play a central role in forest conservation since the stove uses twigs often regarded as waste, sparing trees from being used as firewood or charcoal.
MMU’S strong Partnerships with Key Industry Players
Safaricom CEO, Mr. Bob Collymore (2nd Right), Chancellor of JKUAT, Hon. Mutahi Kagwe and Prof. W. Oyawa during the launch of Master-plan at MMU.
Multimedia University prides itself in producing graduates ready-made for assimilation in the industry with minimal re-training. In this regard, the university has engaged key industry players in student apprenticeship, training and mentorship. Recently, Multimedia University of Kenya entered into partnership with Samsung Electronics East Africa Ltd, collaborating in several areas that include student apprenticeship, course
MMU’s Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof Walter Oyawa (4th right) congratulates the winning students, as the Ag. Deputy Vice-Chancellor- Research, Production and Extension, Prof Douglas Shitanda, (3rd right), looks on.
Continued on next page
MMU Scoops Inter-Varsity Media Awards
development and training and laptop support. Following the signing of the Memorandum of understanding, MMU was selected among four other institutes in Kenya to benefit from a one year student apprenticeship at Samsung Engineering Academy in Westlands, Nairobi. The apprenticeship will see top students employed by Samsung upon graduation. MMU students have also had an opportunity to jointly host a road show with the Samsung team of experts.
MMU signed an MOU with China CCTV media group, enabling MMU students to get internship positions at CCTV station. MMU has also signed MOUs with Kenya Wildlife Service, Postal Corporation of Kenya and Kenya Film Commission. Further, MMU is partnering with Safaricom Ltd to digitize the Kenyan high school curriculum and avail the information to schools, using the Safaricom Blackboard platform.
MMU shines at East African varsity games in Dar es Salaam
MMU’s sports teams showcased an impressive performance in the just concluded East Africa University games that were held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, by bagging the second best trophy in Badminton and clinching the third spot in Hockey.Sheila Gakii, MMU’s prolific Badminton player had her star shining bright after she manage to outshine big teams like Kampala International 2-1, Kyambogo 2-0, Laikipia University 2-0 and Kenya Methodist 2.0 to proceed to semi finals in the Badminton individual takes. In the semis, she was again pitted against Kampala International University but carrying on with her rich form of vein, she nailed Kampala 2-0 to book her ticket to finals.
Sheila Gakii (Badminton player) holding a trophy she won after emerging second best in Badminton in the just concluded EA varsity games in Dar es Salaam Tanzania
Hockey team did not disappoint either! In a tight competition that saw only Kenyans teams taking part since it is the only country that registered, the Trojans, as they are known, managed to clinch the third spot after playing with JKUAT, Moi, KU, and Kimathi.
MMU Alumni elected to top UPU (UN Agency) position
Multimedia University of Kenya has once again been cast into the map of landmark achievement when Kenya’s Amb. Bishar Hussein, a former student of MMU and the first Postmaster General of Postal Corporation of Kenya was elected Director General of Universal Postal Union (UPU) for 2013-2016 in Doha, Qatar on 10th October 2012. This news came during the 25th Universal Postal Congress (UPU) where member countries selected him over other international candidates. UPU is a UN agency whose Headquarters is based in Berne, Switzerland. Soon after this achievement,
Amb. Bishar visited Multimedia University and encouraged both staff and students to strive towards achieving excellence in the core business of the University.
Other Alumni of MMU who have taken key positions in the country include Mr. Francis Wangusi, the Director General of Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) who was a lecturer at MMU and Dr. Enock Kinara, the Director General of Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) who was a student at MMU.
MMU’s Special FacilitiesMMU Radio
MMU has a 24 hour vibrant community radio with the frequency 99.9 FM. It broadcasts five kilometers around the university, therefore covering the nearby towns of Rongai and Karen
among others.
State-of-the-Art Film and Animation Laboratory
MMU prides itself in offering the first and only degree programme in Film Production and Animation in the country. It has some of the best-equipped media and communication labs,
including more than 22 high-end I-Mac computers and many Multimedia PCs for use by our students in the duration of their studies.
The Bachelor of Film and Animation programme is a four-year degree programme that covers technical and creative components of filmmaking including concept development, screen writing, camera operation, production management, and directing, editing and sound design.
Students create their own projects to develop skills as directors, producers and editors with the aim to become proficient filmmakers. They also gain expertise in digital film production, (film) business management, marketing, and communications for the film related industries.
MMU Tele-Conference Centre & Kenya-Korea Information Access Centre
The Centre comprises of;• Two IT Training Labs• Internet Lounge • Seminar Room with Teleconference and Video
conferencing facilities
Refurbished MMU Hotel and Conference Facilities
Besides training, MMU has distinguished itself as a major conference centre with few equals in this region. On average, MMU hosts over 200 corporate organizations (both local and International) including government, private sector and NGOs for conferences, cocktails and team building activities.
The Hotel and Conference centre offers, Accommodation- Executive and Standard rooms, Conference and Seminar Facilities, Club House- Swimming Pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna and Steam Bath, Laundry Services, Bulk Printing Press.
For details please visit http://www.mmu.ac.ke
PROGRAMMES MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication and Information EngineeringDuration: 5 yearsTuition : Kshs.101,871/=
KCSE Mean grade of C+ with C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or any of Group III, IV, or V subjects or Holder of an equivalent qualification approved by JKUAT.
City & Guilds Advanced Diploma in Applied TelecommunicationDuration: 16 weeksTuition: Kshs.19,500/=
Diploma II in Applied Telecommunication
City & Guilds Diploma II in Applied TelecommunicationDuration: 14 weeksTuition: Kshs.19,500/=
Diploma I in Applied Telecommunication
City & Guilds Diploma I in Applied TelecommunicationDuration: 14 weeksTuition: Kshs.16,500/=
KCSE mean grade C- with minimum of C- in Mathematics and Physics or C & G Certificate in Applied Telecommunication
City & Guilds Certificate in Applied TelecommunicationDuration: 12 weeksTuition: Kshs.12,500/=
KCSE Mean Grade D+
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyDuration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.77,616/=
KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in both English and Mathematics or JKUAT Diploma in IT with a pass
Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceDuration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.77,616/=
KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in Mathematics, Physics and English or JKUAT Diploma in IT with a pass
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer ScienceDuration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.76,403/=
KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in Mathematics, Physics and English or JKUAT Diploma in IT with a pass
BSc (Hons) in Business Information Technology (BBIT) - Top upDuration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.65,000/=
International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS)
SELF SPONSORED PROGRAMMES FOR MAY 2013 INTAKE AT MMU MAIN CAMPUS-MBAGATHI KAREN & MMU NAIROBI CITY (CBD) CAMPUS (City-Square Building)
Applications are invited from qualified candidates to pursue studies in the following courses. Full time and Part Time (Evening/Weekend) Classes are now available
International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS)Duration: 1 yearTuition: Kshs.45,250/=
International Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies (IADCS)
International Diploma in Computer Studies (IDCS) Duration: 1 yearTuition: Kshs.35,000/=
KCSE mean grade C with a minimum of C in English and Kiswahili
FACULTY OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION
1. Bachelor of Applied Communication2. Bachelor of Journalism3. Bachelor of Mass CommunicationDuration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.66,900/=
KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in either English or Kiswahili or A- Level two principal passes and one subsidiary or Relevant Professional Qualifications approved by the UniversitySuccessful Diploma graduates with at least a Credit Pass will join in 2nd Year
Bachelor of Film and Animation Duration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.77,500/=
KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in either English or Kiswahili or A- Level two principal passes and one subsidiary or Relevant Professional Qualifications approved by the UniversitySuccessful Diploma graduates with at least a Credit Pass will join in 2nd Year
1. Diploma in Mass Communication2. Diploma in Journalism3. Diploma in Strategic Public RelationsDuration: 2 & 1/2 yearsTuition: Kshs.39,000/=
KCSE mean grade C with C in English and Kiswahili or a Certificate in Mass Communication or its equivalent
Diploma in Film Production & AnimationDuration: 2 & 1/2 yearsTuition: Kshs.45,000/=
KCSE mean grade C with C in English and Kiswahili or a Certificate in Mass Communication or its equivalent
Certificate in Mass CommunicationDuration: 1 yearsTuition: Kshs.39,000/=
KCSE mean grade C- with C- in either English or Kiswahili
PROGRAMMES MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FACULTY OF BUSINESS STUDIES AND LAW
1. Bachelor of Commerce2. Bachelor of Business Information TechnologyDuration: 4 yearsTuition: Kshs.71,310/=
KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in English and Mathematics or A- Level two principal passes and one subsidiary or Relevant Professional Qualifications approved by the University
CIPS Graduate Diploma (Level 6) Duration: 5 monthsTuition: Kshs.26,000/=
CIPS Advanced Diploma
CIPS Advanced Diploma (Level 5) Duration: 5 months Tuition: Kshs.26,000/=
CIPS Foundation Diploma
CIPS Foundation Diploma (Level 4) Duration: 5 monthsTuition: Kshs.20,000/=
CIPS Advanced Certificate/2 years working experience/ higher relevant qualification including degrees from recognized universities
CIPS Advanced Certificate (Level 3) Duration: 5 monthsTuition: Kshs.17,000/=
CIPS Certificate
CIPS Certificate(Level 2) Duration: 5 monthsTuition: Kshs.17,000/=
KCSE Certificate Mean Grade D+
SHORT COURSESOptical Fiber Cable Installation and MaintenanceDuration: 2 weeksTuition: Kshs.40,800/=Intake: 15th April 2013
Certificate or Diploma in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering
Telephone Operation AdministrationDuration: 4 weeksTuition: Kshs.33,500/=Intake: 15th April 2013
Certificate in Telephone Operations Supervision or equivalent
PABX Operations & ReceptionistDuration: 4 weeksTuition: Kshs.24,300/=Intake: 3rd June 2013
KCSE Certificate Mean Grade D+ and at least D+ in English
Panasonic PABX Configuration and MaintenanceDuration: 2 weeksTuition: Kshs.40,800/=Intake: 19th August 2013
Certificate or Diploma in Telecommunication or Electronic Engineering
Satellite and VSAT Technologies workshopDuration: 2 weeksTuition: Kshs.40,500/=Intake: 1st July 2013
Technical personnel involved in planning and maintenance of VSAT networks
Cisco CCNA Fast track – Module 1-4Duration: 40 hoursTuition: Kshs.10,000/= per moduleIntake: Every Monday
Certificate in computer studies
Diploma graduates eligible for Bachelor programs
Other administrative charges will be specified in the letter of offer.
Fee is paid through Kenya Commercial Bank, Rongai Branch Account Number 110-451-3447.
The college shall NOT accept cash payments but will instead accept cash pay –in slips from the bank with the student’s application number.
Enquiries or Applications accompanied by copies of relevant academic qualifications
should be submitted upon payment of a non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 1,500/= for
Degree Programs or Kshs. 500/= for Diploma and Certificate Programs to:
E-mail: [email protected] website: www.mmu.ac.ke
Registrar/Academic AffairsMbagathi-Karen Campus
P.O. Box 15653-00503 Mbagathi, Nairobi.Tel : 0724-257083/ 0735-900008
Director, OR MMU Nairobi CBD Campus
P.O. Box 30305, Nairobi.Tel. 0734333901/ 0700753176
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