Our Programmes
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INSTITUTE OF PEACE, SECURITY & HUMANITARIAN STUDIES
8 programmes
BPS-N
Bachelor In Peace, Security and Conflict Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
- • A holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes
- • Holders of a Diploma from an institution recognized by the University Senate
- • A holder of a Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate
PHDPEACE
Doctor Of Philosophy in Peace, Security and Conflict Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
- • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
- • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant's purpose and goals of research study
- • Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries
PHDRMS
Doctor of Philosophy in Refugee and Migration Studies
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
- • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
- • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant's purpose and goals of research study
- • Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries
MARMS
Master in Refugee and Migration Studies
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with at least upper division of Garissa University or institutions recognized by Garissa University Senate
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with lower division honours and at least two years' relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Pass and experience of not less than five years after award of the degree or with a postgraduate diploma
MPS
Master In Peace, Security and Conflict Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Hold a Bachelor's degree of GaU or equivalent with at least second upper classification
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with second lower classification and at least two years relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Pass and experience of not less than five years after award of the degree or with a postgraduate diploma
PGDPS
Postgraduate Diploma in Peace, Security and Conflict Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Bachelor's Degree recognized by the University Senate as a prerequisite for the Postgraduate Diploma in Peace, Security and Conflict Management
- • Holder of qualifications considered by the Senate to be equivalent to a university degree
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
9 programmes
BA
Bachelor Of Arts in Economics
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E, with C+ in Mathematics and a C (plain) in English or Kiswahili
- • Holders of a Diploma in Economics or relevant field
BBM-N
Bachelor Of Business Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and a C (plain) in Mathematics
- • Holders of a Diploma in Business studies, Procurement, Human Resources or relevant field
BSHRM-N
Bachelor Of Science (Human Resource Management)
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
- • Diploma in Human Resources, Public Relations and Business Management and any other relevant areas
PHDBM
Doctor Of Philosophy in Business Administration
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent in any of the following disciplines: Business Management, Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Economics, Procurement, Commerce etc.
- • Holder of a relevant Master's degree recognized by the GaU Senate
- • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
- • NOTE: Holders of executive degree programmes DO NOT qualify
MBA
Master Of Business Administration
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a bachelor's degree in business or commerce with at least second-class upper honours from a university recognized by GaU
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in business or commerce with second class lower honours with two (2) years working experience
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least second-class lower honours with three (3) years managerial experience
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
14 programmes
BARI-N
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic with Islamic Studies
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in IRE, C plain in English/Kiswahili
BACD-N
Bachelor Of Arts in Community Development
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
- • Holders of a relevant Diploma in Social Work, Community Development and any other social science field from recognized institutions
BAGEO
Bachelor Of Arts in Geography
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E with C+ in Geography
- • Holders of a Diploma in Geography/Environmental Science or a relevant field
BPSPA-N
Bachelor Of Arts in Political Science & Public Administration
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E
- • Holders of a Diploma in Political Science, Public Administration, Diplomacy, International Relations or relevant field
EDA-N
Bachelor Of Education (Arts)
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in two teaching subjects
- • Holders of a Diploma in Education (Arts Subjects) with C+ in two teaching subjects
ECPE-N
Bachelor Of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Education)
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in two teaching subjects
- • Holders of a Diploma in Primary or Early Childhood Education and a P1 certificate from a recognized institution
EDS-N
Bachelor Of Education (Science)
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in two teaching subjects
- • Holders of a Diploma in Education (Science Subjects) with C+ in two teaching subjects
PDCS
Doctor Of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Master of Education degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
- • Must have taken at least four (4) courses in Curriculum Studies at Masters level
- • Must show ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation at Masters level
- • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of not more than 1000 words
- • Proof of English proficiency required for students from non-English speaking countries
PDEA
Doctor Of Philosophy in Educational Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Master of Education degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
- • Must have taken at least five (5) units at Masters level in educational management/administration/leadership
- • Must show ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation at Masters level
- • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of not more than 1000 words
- • Proof of English proficiency required for students from non-English speaking countries
MAGEO
Master In Geography
Meet any one of the following:
- • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as BSc/BA in Geography, BSc in Earth Sciences and Bachelor of Education with Geography as a specialization
MACD
Master of Arts in Community Development
Meet any one of the following:
- • Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as BA in Community Development, Development Studies or equivalent Social Sciences
MED.EA
Master Of Education in Educational Administration
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of Bachelor's Degree (at least Second Upper Division) of GaU or institutions recognized by GaU Senate in a relevant field
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Second Upper Division) B.A or B.Sc. with a Post-graduate Diploma in Education or an equivalent certificate in Education, all recognized by GaU
- • Holder of Bachelor's degree (Second Lower Division) with two years relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Pass) in a relevant field with relevant experience of not less than five years after award of the degree
MED.CS
Master Of Education in Curriculum Studies
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of Bachelor's Degree (at least Second Upper Division) of GaU or institutions recognized by GaU Senate in a relevant field
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Second Upper Division) B.A or B.Sc. with a Post-graduate Diploma in Education or an equivalent certificate in Education, all recognized by GaU
- • Holder of Bachelor's degree (Second Lower Division) with two years relevant experience after award of the degree or one research publication in a relevant field
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (Pass) in a relevant field with relevant experience of not less than five years after award of the degree
School Of Pure And Applied Sciences
18 programmes
BSAIT-N
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Innovation and Technology
Meet any one of the following:
- • KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+, and C+ in Agriculture/C plain in Biology and C plain in Chemistry, and C plain in any of Mathematics/Physics/Geography or Physical sciences
- • Holder of Diploma with a minimum of credit in a subject related to Agriculture, Environmental Studies, Applied Biology or any other related discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
- • Holder of a relevant Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate
- • Holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes
BSAP-N
Bachelor of Science in Animal Production and Health Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+, C+ in Biology and C+ in Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics
- • Holder of a relevant Diploma in Animal Production, Animal Health or any other related discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by the University Senate
- • Holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with 2 principal passes
BSN-N
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics and English/Kiswahili
- • Holders of qualifications equivalent to the above, certified by Nursing Council of Kenya and from institutions recognized by Garissa University Senate
BSC-N
Bachelor Of Science
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C plain in Mathematics, and C plain in any two of the following subjects: Biology/Chemistry/Physics
BSC
Bachelor Of Science (Applied Statistics with Computing)
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in Mathematics, C plain in Physics and C plain in English/Kiswahili
- • Attained a mean grade of C plain at KCSE and hold Diploma in Applied Sciences or Education with Mathematics as a major subject, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution recognized by the University Senate
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics background
BSCAS-N
Bachelor Of Science (Actuarial Science)
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and a C+ in Mathematics
- • Candidates with a mean grade C plain at KCSE and holders of Diploma in Applied Sciences or Education with Mathematics as a major subject, with at least a credit pass in relevant subjects from an Institution recognized by the University Senate
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree with Mathematics background
BSC/COMP-N
Bachelor Of Science in Computer Science
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics and C plain in English/Kiswahili
- • Holders of a relevant diploma (e.g., computer science, information science) recognized by the University Senate and have attained a distinction or credit with at least 2 years of field or research experience
BIS-N
Bachelor Of Science in Information Sciences
Meet any one of the following:
- • Attained a minimum mean grade of C+ at K.C.S.E and C Plain in Mathematics
- • Holders of a relevant Diploma in Information Science/Technology
PHD.DENR
Doctor Of Philosophy in Dryland Environment and Natural Resources Management
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a relevant Master's degree of Garissa University or equivalent from a recognized University
- • Applicant must show the ability to undertake academic research by having written a thesis/dissertation/project at Masters level
- • Acceptance by the department of a concept paper of at most 1000 words stating the applicant's purpose and goals of research study
- • Proof of English proficiency is required for students from non-English speaking countries
MSC
Master Of Science in Dryland Environment and Natural Resources
Meet any one of the following:
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree in B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Earth Science, BA in Geography, B.Sc. in Geography and Natural Resources Management, B.Sc. in Climate Change and Development, BA in Urban and Regional Planning, BA in Development Studies, B.Ed or other relevant disciplines with upper second-class honours from a recognized University
- • Holder of a Bachelor's degree (lower second-class honours) and Postgraduate Diploma of GaU or any other recognized University, or evidence of extensive research experience as demonstrated by publications in peer reviewed journals or at least two (2) years of working experience