MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS)

ABI -ORGANIC AGRICULTURE PAYS A COUTESY CALL TO DEAN, SAED

The Dean, SAED Prof. Bernard Njehia (in tie) with ABI-ORGANIC AGRICULTURE team ; from right , Mr. & Mrs. Ahtur Ammi, Ms. Ann , Ms. Daniella and SAED staff (from left to 3rd left) Dr. Korir, Dr. Samita & Dr. Muui during a courtesy call to Dean, SAED on 23 rd October,2019, during the KUBRIC conference.

SAED’S APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR PROF. WACEKE WANJOHI (FORMER DEAN'SAED)

SAED’S members of staff presents a gift to SAED’s former Dean Prof. Waceke Wanjohi and her family during an Appreciation Ceremony on 4th October, 2019 in her honor for having served the School as the Dean for eight years (2011-2018)

SAED’S APPRECIATION CEREMONY FOR PROF. WACEKE WANJOHI (FORMER DEAN'SAED)

SAED’s members of staff, former Dean, SAED Prof. Waceke Wanjohi, her family members and friends in a group photo during an appreciation Ceremony on 4th October 2019 held in her honor, having served the School of Agriculture as the Dean for eight years (2011-2018)

DONKEY PROJECT INAUGAURATION CEREMONY AT KITUI CAMPUS ON 26TH SEPTEMBER, 2019.

The Vice Chancellor, Kenyatta University, Prof. Paul Wainaina (center), H.E the Deputy Governor, Kitui County Dr. Gideon Wanthe Nzau (right) and Donkey Project Principal Investigator Dr. Purity Nguhiu goes through Brook East Africa Banner during the project’s inauguration Ceremony at Kitui Campus on 26th September,2019. The Donkey Project is being implemented by Kenyatta University’s SAED in partnership with Brook East Africa.

SAED’S INAUAGURAL DISTINGUISHED AND EXPERT SEMINAR SERIES (DESS)

Permanent Secretary, State Department of Crop Development and Agricultural Research , Prof. Hamadi Boga addressing SAED staff and Postgraduate students during the inaugural Distinguished and Expert Seminar Series (DESS) on 23rd September, 2019 at BSSC. The seminar theme was on “Strategic Agricultural for Kenya’s Development Agenda”.

Details: 22 August 2017

Entry Requirements
The common regulations for admission into the Master’s degrees in the School of Agriculture shall apply. The following shall be eligible for admission into the Masters of Science (Agricultural Economics) program.
i. At least an Upper Second Class Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent in agricultural economics, Agribusiness, Economics or Agriculture from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the Kenyatta University senate.
ii. A holder of a second class honours (Lower Division) degrees in the above mentioned areas may be considered on condition that they attained Grade ‘B’ and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization and an evidence of at least two years relevant working experience.

Examinations

i. The general university examination regulations shall apply
ii. Students enrolled for the Master of Science (Agricultural Economics) degree programme will be expected to take written examinations on all the taught units.
iii. The written examinations will constitute 60% of the total marks while the course work assessment tests (CATS) will constitute 40%. Pass mark shall be 50%.
iv. Every student must do research and submit a thesis for examination.

Certification
The degree to be awarded is designated:
i. Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (Agricultural Trade and Policy Option)
ii. Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (Agricultural and Rural Development)
iii. Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (Environment and Natural Resource Management)
iv. Master of Science in Agricultural Economics (Agribusiness Management)

List Units

Year1
Core
KBT 800: Microeconomics for Agriculture
KBT 801: Macroeconomics for Agriculture
EES 812: Applied Econometrics for Agriculture
EES 813: Mathematics for Agricultural Economics
EES 814: Statistics for Agriculture
KBT 811: Agricultural Production Economics
KBT 822: Issues in Agriculture and Applied Economics
KCU 801: Research Methods

Agricultural Trade and Policy Option
Foundation Unit
KBT 812: Agricultural and Food Policy Analysis

Electives (Any 3 Units)
KBT 802: Agricultural and Food marketing
KBT 806: Institutional and Behavioral economics
KBT 807: Consumer Demand Analysis
KBT 808: Advanced Agricultural Project Management
KBT 813: International Agricultural Trade

Agriculture and Rural Development Option
Foundation Unit
KBT 809: Foundations of Agricultural and Rural Development

Electives (any 3)
KBT 806: Institutional and Behavioral Economics
KBT 808: Advanced Agricultural Project Management
KBT 815: Gender and Economic Development
KBT 816: Farming Systems and Sustainable Livelihood Analysis
KBT 817: Science and Technology Policy Analysis

Environment and Natural Resource Management Option
Foundation Unit
KBT 818: Environment and Natural Resource Management

Electives (any 3)
KBT 806: Institutional and Behavioral economics
KBT 808: Advanced Agricultural Project Management
KBT 819: Quantitative Methods in Environmental Economics
KBT 820: Natural Resource Economics and Management
KBT 821: Environmental Valuation and Policy

Agribusiness Management Option
Foundation Unit
KBT 803: Strategic Agribusiness Management

Electives (any 3)
KBT 806: Institutional and Behavioral economics
KBT 804: Agribusiness Supply Chain Management
KBT 808: Advanced Agricultural Project Management
KBT 810: Agricultural Finance and Risk Management
KBT 824: Quantitative Methods in Agribusiness management

Year 2

KBT 850: Thesis

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MASTER OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS)

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