Masters Degrees
The following shall be eligible for admission into the Masters programmes in the School of Economics:

  • A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Economics and Statistics or Economics and Finance from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution of comparable status.

A holder of a Lower Second Class degree in the stated disciplines from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with 2 years relevant experience.

Ph.D in Economics (Coursework,Examination and Thesis)
The following shall be eligible for admission into the Ph.D programmes in the School of Economics. A holder of at least a Masters Degree in any one of the following:

  • Master of Economics
  • Master of Economics (Econometrics)
  • Master of Economics (Finance)
  • Master of Economics (Development)
  • Master of Economics (Policy and Management)
  • Master of Economics (Environment)
  • Master of Economics (Health)
  • Master of Economics (Agriculture)
  • Master of Economics (International Trade and Finance)
  • Master in Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)

Course Duration
The course duration is given as follows:

  • Bachelors degree take a minimum of eight (8) semesters.
  • Masters degree take a minimum of four (4) semesters.
  • Ph.D degree take a minimum of six (6) semesters.

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