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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Administration

Doctoral studies provide an opportunity for candidates with an outstanding academic background to engage in an advanced study in a specialized field of research. Candidates are expected to have intellectual curiosity, self-discipline and a high level of motivation to carry out research.

The programme provides for a wide variety of specializations in management. To prepare Doctor of  Philosophy (Ph.D.) candidates for advanced research, teaching and writing skills in their chosen area of specialization, candidates shall be required to take supporting coursework comprising six course units and lasting at least two semesters.

The Ph.D. programme seeks to orient candidates to the informed and critical application of knowledge to problems and issues concerning management disciplines and professions. The doctoral programme is intended to enhance individuals' capacity and skills for positions involving teaching, and research, in local and international institutions.

The objectives of the programme are: a) to enhance skills in the various areas of specialization; b) to provide an opportunity to the candidate to carry out and present scholarly work; and c) to carry out research in the chosen area of study and submit a Ph.D. thesis.

MODES OF DELIVERY

 Full-time and part-time programme

The teaching of the degree programme shall extend over a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum period of 16 semesters.

   Each semester shall consist of 15 weeks inclusive of teaching and examinations

     Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours

 Open, Distance and e-Learning

   This Module is offered off-campus using multimedia approach in distance education.

   The main media of instruction will be print and electronic study materials.

• The study materials shall be self-instructional.
• There will be use of limited face-to-face contact during the residential sessions.

Face-to-face delivery mode shall not exceed one third of the instructional time.

• Counseling and guidance shall be provided using multi-media approach.
• The module will run for a minimum of eight semesters of 24 weeks each and a maximum of 24 semesters from the date of registration.
• The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be six course units.
• Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours.

The doctoral programme shall last for a minimum period of seven (7) semesters and a maximum of fifteen (15) semesters.

Course outline

Candidates will be required to take three (3) core and three (3) specialization courses as indicated below.

Thematic Areas of Specialization

Accounting • Banking • Finance • Global Management • Human Resources Management • Strategic Information Systems

• Marketing • Operations Management • Organizational Theory and Behaviour • Strategic Management • Entrepreneurship and Small business Development

The following shall be eligible for admission:

A holder of a Master of Business Administration(MBA) from the UoN or any other recognized university

A holder of Masters degree from the UoN in areas of specialization relevant to the disciplines in faculty of commerce or any other institution recognized by senate.

a) A holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate. b) A holder of a Masters degree from the University of Nairobi in areas of specialization relevant to the disciplines in the School of Business or any other institutions recognized by Senate.

Registration as a Doctoral student

a)For the purposes of eligibility for registration in the programme, an applicant who qualifies for admission into the course work phase shall be deemed to have satisfied the requirement spelt out in paragraph 4 of the common regulations for the degree of doctor of philosophy.

(b) A successful applicant shall register as a doctoral studentand take the required coursework. This student registration shall be for a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of seven semesters. The student shall be required to complete the coursework phase and develop an acceptable Research Proposal before being  enrolled as a doctoral candidate.

Enrolment as a Doctoral Candidate

A student shall enroll as a doctoral candidate after fulfilling the following requirements in his/her respective departments of specialization: (a) successful completion of all the common and specialization courses. (b) presentation of an acceptable Thesis Research Proposal.

Thesis Research A candidate shall carry out supervised Thesis Research in his/her chosen area of study, for a minimum period of four semesters,culminating in a Doctoral Thesis.

Extension of Registration An extension of the registration period may be granted by Senate subject to satisfactory reasons being presented by the candidate.

TUITION                                                                       72,000.00

EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)                           1,000.00

LIBRARY (PER YEAR)                                                5,000.00

MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)                                       6,500.00

ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)                                    7,000.00

REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)               2,250.00

CAUTION - (ONCE)                                                    5,000.00

ID CARD ( PER YEAR)                                              1,000.00

ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)                                             2,000.00

THESIS EXAMINATION                                             50,000.00

Tuition/Supervision fees after course work p.a.     288,000.00

total units=6

1 unit                                      101,750.00

 2 units                                   174,750.00

 3 units                                   247,750.00

 Semester totals 

1  unit                                      75,250.00

 2 units                                   148,250.00

 3 units                                   221,250.00

1 unit                                      96,750.00

 2 units                                   169,750.00

 3 units                                   242,750.00

THESIS IS 50,000.00 AND 288,000.00 FOR THE SUBSEQUENT YEARS

Bank Account to Deposit:

ABSA Bank of Kenya

Branch-ABSA Towers

A/C Name: UON Module II  Fee Collection Account

A/C. No.:     2032771362

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN PUBLIC HEALTH

A world-class Department of Public and Global Health committed to excellence in scholarly pursuit, scientific research, and service delivery.

To provide quality public health education and training, research, and service delivery that embodies the aspirations of the Kenyan people and global community through the creation, preservation, integration, transmission, and utilization of public health knowledge.

Overall objective:

To facilitate the strengthening of public health training, research capacity and provision of services to the local and international communities.

Specific objectives:

• To promote  training of trans-disciplinary experts capable of meeting the emerging challenges in the field of public health in developing countries as well as promotion of health.
• To facilitate  cross disciplinary research by experts from diverse backgrounds, thus creating an environment that appreciates strength and unity in diversity .
• To provide  multidisciplinary services and consultancies to communities at local and international levels.
• To be the public health institution of choice for training and research to undergraduate, graduate health care providers and public health experts.
• To provide the forum for interrogating important current and emerging issues on national, regional and international public health.

The Department of Public and Global Health offers a PhD in Public Health by research/thesis as a three-year programme, with a rolling admission/ongoing enrollment throughout the year.

Structure Summary

- Provisional admission, Concept presentation and allocation of supervisor(s)

- Proposal writing and presentation

- Ethical approval, full registration and data collection

- Analysis and report writing 

- Thesis presentation

Mode of Delivery

Proposal, progress report and thesis defense is done virtually and could also be presented face-to-face.

During the study period, a candidate participates in seminars, journal clubs and study fellowships.

PhD students, under the supervision of an academic staff and or an expert as a supervisor, carry out a research thesis project on a selected topic in Public Health. Research proposals shall be presented to the Departmental Postgraduate Committee, Faculty Postgraduate Committee and appropriate ethics committees as may be required by the Faculty.

The common regulations for Doctor of Philosophy Degree in all faculties of the University of Nairobi apply. Holders of any of the following degrees are eligible for admission into the programme:

a) Holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Nairobi; or

b) Holder of a Bachelor's and Master's degree or equivalent academic qualifications recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable status;

c) Able to produce evidence to the satisfaction of Senate of his/her adequate background in the discipline and capacity to carry out research;

d) May be required to undergo an interview by the Department to determine suitability for registration;

e) A draft proposal of at least 15 pages submitted through online application system.

Application Procedure

To apply, please visit the online application portal 

Intakes: Open

For Enquiries, kindly call +2540204915044; Contact person Kenneth Owuori Email: [email protected]

The programme aims at producing specialists who will be able to provide leadership in community health at all levels. The emphasis is re-orientation from hospital clinical practice to community health practice, with special emphasis on the community. Graduates from this programme are expected to have acquired competence in the following;

- Academic health research, training and mentorship.

- Policy analysis and health services management.

- Evaluation of health projects and programmes.

- Provide strategic advisory services in health.

- Peer review and publication.

Our graduands get to serve in the private sector, public sector and/or academia.

Attachment Opportunities

These include post-doctoral attachments with local and international partners.

Notable Alumni

1. Dr. Faith M. Thuita - Senior Lecturer, Dept of Public and Global Health

2. Dr. Richard Ayah - Public Health and Health Systems Specialist 

3. Dr. Abigael Obura Awuor - Public Health Specialist (Nutrition and Aflatoxin) at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  

4. Dr. Gilbert Koome Rothaa - Research and Policy Specialist, Technical support consultant Scaling up Nutrition Movement (SUN) Somalia, Lecturer Mount Kenya University.

5. Dr. George Agot Nyadimo - Lecturer, Dept of Public and Global Health, UoN

Candidate shall conduct research in the selected thematic area of Public Health as approved by the Unit and Faculty. The thesis shall be submitted three months before the anticipated date of defense.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ECONOMICS

​​​​​​   Philosophy of the Programme

The programme will prepare learners already grounded in the social sciences to deal creatively and effectively with developmental problems. This programme is expected to respond to these challenges in varied ways. First, leveraging its research output to inform development policy and other conversations at the local, regional and global arenas. Secondly, preparing PhD students who have the requisite knowledge, skills and the attitude to advance development agenda in different sectors and levels of the society. The programme with its diversity in background and experience prepares graduates with the cutting edge theoretical and methodological approaches besides rich network with various epistemic communities across the globe. It seeks to empower learners to address the challenges of development by promoting dialogue among research findings, societal needs, and what is being taught. This curriculum takes into account the emerging issues that have implications for development.

Rationale for the Programme

Apart from building on the already existing Masters of Development Programme, introduction of the taught PhD programme in Development studies has been informed by the following factors. A good number of applicants going by previous experiences do not have back ground neither in development studies nor social sciences hence the need for conceptual/theoretical and methodological grounding. It is also envisaged that a taught programme will enable students who have taken some time out from active academic work since their completion of masters programme opportunity to reconnect with the theoretical and conceptual issues besides advancing them in the light of emerging issues.

Overall, the PhD programme in development studies is expected to achieve the following objectives

• Equip students with conceptual, theoretical and analytical grounding in development studies
• Equip students with advanced and cutting edge methodologies in development research.
• Impart students with skills to communicate development knowledge/ research findings to varied audiences.

The main objectives of the programme are to:

• Apply modern economic theory, using analytical and evaluative skills, to understand and solve a variety of economic problems and to make policy evaluations, recommendations, and decisions.
• Possess the analytical, mathematical, and econometric skills needed to engage in and conduct original research. This will include the ability to use modern, extensive, economic datasets. In doing so, students will be able to understand and replicate contemporary findings within economics research.
• Produce and publish original economic research; this includes their dissertations as well as the production of research papers appropriate for peer-reviewed academic journals and submission to economic research conferences.
• Communicate and disseminate knowledge of economics effectively in careers within and outside academia
• Schedule of Intakes

Department of Economics and Development Studies, University of Nairobi has ONE intake in a year.

• September Intake (Every Year)

For any assistance and clarification please contact any of the following:

Academic Revenue Office

Tel:+254 20 491 3138

(For all courses) 020 491 0000

Email:[email protected]

More information may also be obtained from the Admissions Office, Main Campus, Administration Block, 1 st floor, room 116, Room A112 or email: [email protected]

6.9 Mode of Delivery

The programme shall adopt blended learning through the use of  face-to-face and online modes. The face-to-face learning will take place within the classroom setting at the Main Campus. Currently, learning is through  online delivery. The online classes are conducted over video conferencing platforms such as Mtihani, Zoom and Google Meet, among others.

The classes are conducted in the evening, Monday to Friday. Time 5.30pm – 8.30pm. 

Students who successfully finish the coursework shall, in the second half of the second year, select their dissertation topics and prepare their thesis proposals, which have to be presented in a proposal seminar in the Department. On approval, the proposal will be forwarded to the Board of Postgraduate Studies for thesis registration.

During the third year, students will be involved with thesis research, fieldwork, and data gathering and analysis under the guidance of their supervisors.  This process will end with a post-fieldwork seminar, where students will present preliminary analyses of their research.  The fourth and final year will be devoted to final thesis write-up and defense.  There will be two distinct parts to this period.  The draft thesis will be prepared during the first half of the year and presented at a thesis seminar in the department.  The draft thesis will be finalized during the second half of the year and defended in accordance with established procedures.

In the first year of study students will take a total of 6 (six) compulsory course units in the core areas of microeconomics, macroeconomics and quantitative methods, two from each area. In each of the two semesters of the first year, candidates shall be required to take THREE (3) compulsory courses.

Semester 1:

• CEC8101 – Microeconomics I
• CEC8103 – Macroeconomics I
• CEC8105 – Quantitative Methods I

Semester 2:

• CEC8102 – Microeconomics II
• CEC8104 – Macroeconomics II
• CEC8106 – Quantitative Methods II

In the first half of the second year, students will continue with further coursework by taking FOUR (4) elective course units selected from the list of electives on offer.  Students shall take the course units from two elective fields only, e.g. Agricultural Economics and Monetary Economics.  In the second half of the second year, students would then prepare for and take comprehensive examinations.

Semester 3:

• XEA826 – Labour Economics I
• XEA827 – Labour Economics II
• XEA846 – Public Sector Economics I
• XEA847 – Public Sector Economics II
• XEA851 – International Economics I
• XEA852 – International Economics II
• XEA856 – Development Economics I
• XEA857 – Development Economics II
• XEA861 – Econometrics I

Comprehensive Examination

• XET901 – Comprehensive Examination in Microeconomics
• XET902 – Comprehensive Examination in Macroeconomics
• XEA905 – Comprehensive Examination in Labour Economics
• XEA909 – Comprehensive Examination in Public Sector Economics
• XEA910 – Comprehensive Examination in International Economics
• XEA911 – Comprehensive Examination in Development Economics
• XEA912 – Comprehensive Examination in Econometrics

During the third year, students will be involved with thesis research, fieldwork, and data gathering and analysis under the guidance of their supervisors.  This process will end with a post-fieldwork seminar, where students will present preliminary analyses of their research.  The fourth and final year will be devoted to final thesis write-up and defense.  There will be two distinct parts to this period.  The draft thesis will be prepared during the first half of the year and presented at a thesis seminar in the Department.  The draft thesis will be finalized during the second half of the year and defended in accordance with established procedures.

Written Examinations - Core and Electives

• All candidates shall be required to take and pass examinations in the core courses before proceeding to the second year.
• All candidates shall be required to take and pass examinations in the four electives during the second year of study.
• Continuous assessment shall consist of timed tests, assignments, class presentations and seminar papers.
• Each course shall be examined through a three hour written examination at the end of the semester during which the course was offered.
• The final examination shall account for sixty percent (60%) of the total marks in each course while the continuous assessment shall account for the remaining 40 per cent.
• The pass mark shall be fifty percent (50%).
• The pass mark for the supplementary examinations shall be fifty percent (50%), which is also the maximum attainable mark.
• A candidate who fails not more than 50% of the units in any academic year will be allowed to sit for supplementary examinations in the failed units when next offered.
• A candidate who fails more than 50% of the units in any one academic year shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.
• A candidate who fails in two consecutive supplementary examinations of any one unit shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.

Written Examinations - Comprehensives

• All candidates who have fulfilled 6.1 and 6.2 above shall prepare and sit for comprehensive examinations in three subject areas, which shall include Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and another subject area of their choice.
• The Comprehensive Examinations shall be graded out of one hundred percent (100%).
• The pass mark for each Comprehensive Examination shall be fifty percent (50%)
• A candidate who fails a Comprehensive Examination in any one unit shall take a supplementary examination the next time offered.
• A candidate who fails more than 2 Comprehensive Examinations shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.
• A candidate who fails in two consecutive supplementary comprehensive examinations in a particular subject area shall, at the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners and approval by Senate, be discontinued.
• A candidate who successfully finishes the coursework and the Comprehensive Examinations shall proceed to prepare and present a thesis proposal.
• Candidates will be allocated at least two supervisors, one of whom shall be a member of the academic staff in the School.
• Each supervisor shall be required to compile and submit at least one progress report of the candidate’s work each semester.  The report shall be submitted to the Director, School of Economics with a copy to the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies for appropriate action.
• Candidates shall be required to present one seminar paper each semester.
• The candidate shall write and submit for examination a Thesis compiled from the research work carried out under the direction of not less than two supervisors.
• The format of the Thesis shall be as prescribed in the common regulations for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all Faculties of the University.
• The thesis is equivalent to 12 core units or 2 academic years of coursework.

The common regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in all the faculties of the University of Nairobi shall apply.

The following shall be eligible for admission:

• Holders of a Master's degree in economics from the University of Nairobi.
• Holders of a Master's degree in economics from an institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate as of comparable academic status.
• Holders of qualifications deemed by the Senate of the University of Nairobi to be equivalent to (a) and (b) above 

Application Information

Step 1: Visit the application website http://application.uonbi.ac.ke

Step 2: Registration and creation of User Account - To register, you need an email address and phone number that will be validated during registration. Every applicant must create their own personal user account .

Step 3: Profile Management - Key-in your personal details and upload scanned copies of academic certificates and a passport size photograph. Only when your profile is complete can you apply for the programme you wish to undertake.

Step 4: Programme Selection - Select and apply for the course you are interested in. You will be issued with a REFERENCE NUMBER and directed to pay the prescribed application fee through the following Available Payment options:

• Credit/Debit Card
• M-Pesa Pay Bill
• Direct Cash Deposit at any Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) branch

Upon payment, you will receive a confirmation of the payment on the email address and phone number registered in step 2.

Step 5: Application Tracking - Track the status of your application online through the system.  Alerts will be sent to your registered email address and phone number

Attachment Opportunities

Students may apply for attachment opportunities during the long holidays (May-August) every year. They get the opportunities to expand their economic knowledge and gain professional experience. There are many different types of economics attachments based on various types of work. The key areas: Mathematics and statistics; Research; Communication; Data analysis; Technology; and Business. The attachments opportunities are available in private and public sectors of the economy.

Economics Career paths

Career Prospects                                                                   Prospective Employers

1)      Professional Economists                                                         Private Sector

2)      Planning Officers                                                                    Public Sector

3)      Economic Attachee                                                                 Parastatals

4)      Statisticians/Econometrician                                                   NGOs

5)      Multilateral/bilateral Trade Negotiators                                 International Institutions

Research Institutions

During their study period, Development Studies students are actively engaged as research assistants in research projects. This gives them a chance to build their development research skills.  Also, as the projects are implemented collaboratively with industry partners, students get opportunities to build contacts with potential future employers.

Our graduates go on to work in the private sector, civil society organisations and public sectors in Kenya and beyond. They are working to address emerging issues that have implications for development in various capacities including:

1.      Monitoring & Evaluation Experts

2.      Development Analysts

3.      Project Managers

4.      Business Development Experts

5.      Community Development Experts

6.      Development Researchers/Consultants

7.      Academic Professions

8.      Programme Officers in Development Projects.

Further information be obtained from;

Department of Economics and Development Studies

            University of Nairobi            

Tel. 0204913206/3238

Email: [email protected]

Website: economics.uonbi.ac.ke

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LITERATURE

Graduates with PhD in literature come out with the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for professional research and teaching in English.  

Rationale of the programme 

The Degree consists of the coursework in literary studies, methodologies and theories

and training in research for the purpose of professing of highly qualified teaching cadres

for colleges and universities to meet a growing need for academics with PhDs.

Objective of the programme

By the end of the programme, the student should be able to:

(i)         Develop good and credible research tools and capabilities;

(ii)        Acquire effective academic writing skills;

(iii)       Deepen and enhance critical thinking skills;

(iv)       Conceptualize and choose a viable research topic;

(v)        Produce original research with novel contribution to knowledge.

The programme comprises research and thesis and takes a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of four years of full-time study or five years of part-time study after the candidate registers for the programme.

Mode of Study

There shall be three modes of study:

• Face-to-face (Module I)
• Part Time (Module II)
• Distance Learning (Module III)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR PHD IN LITERATURE I)  The common regulations for admission requirements for PhD in the University of     Nairobi shall apply. II) In addition, applicants must be holders of a Bachelor‟s and Master‟s degree in any     other relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or any other institution     recognized by University of Nairobi Senate.

Scheduled intakes

There is only one intake in the September of every Year 

Application Information 

Application is done through the University of Nairobi online application portal :  https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/

Instructions on how to apply can be found in the link below:

https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/how_to_apply.pdf

Mode of delivery 

The modes should be classified as follows: 

FACE-FACE MODE   

Instructions shall be given in lectures, lecture discussions, class presentations, seminars, demonstrations, fieldwork, student-lecturer consultations, supervised independent research, or any combination.

● Students shall undergo continuous assessment in each taught course in each semester, which shall take the form of written tests, term papers, oral presentations, field assignments, or any combination.

OPEN, DISTANCE LEARNING, AND E-LEARNING MODE  

The programme offers full-time, part-time, and school-based and distance learning modes. The part-time, school-based and distance learning programmes are designed to accommodate the unique needs of full-time employees or those with other demands on their time.

BLENDED LEARNING MODE  

The programme's mode of study is a combination of coursework, seminars, class discussions and research supervision. The programme shall be offered full-time, part-time, face to face or online or blended asynchronous mode of study and through Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) mode of study.

●          The degree programme shall consist of coursework, seminar, examinations and Thesis.

●          The programme shall cover a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 10 semesters and each semester will be 15 weeks.

●          Each candidate will be required to undertake a research project leading to an examinable dissertation.  The choice of the research topic shall be made in consultation with the department and two academic supervisors.

●          Each course unit shall have 45 hours covered in one semester of 15 weeks.

  Part time

●          The degree programme shall consist of coursework, seminar, examinations and Thesis

●          It shall cover a minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 14 semesters and each semester shall be 15 weeks.

●          Part-time students shall  be  required to  take a  minimum of two (2)  and amaximum of four (4) units in one semester of 15 weeks.

  Open, Distance and e-Learning

The Open, Distance, and e-Learning programme will run for a minimum of 6 semesters of 15 weeks each and a maximum of 12 semesters of 15 weeks          each. The minimum calendar years for completion of the programme shall be 3 years and a maximum of 6 years. The minimum course load per semester will be 2 course units and maximum of 4 units.

The mode of delivery will be through open and distance learning modes involving largely home and/or office-based media and shall consist of:

Written self-instruction study modules issued at registration time

(a)   Study course materials like booklets

(b)    Relevant literature

(c)        Interactive devices and self-tests

Face to face introductory tutorials

Mediated technical learning materials such as:

            (a) Audio-visual

(b) e-learning materials

Limited   face-to-face sessions to provide an overview of the course at the commencement of semester, mid-semester, and revision period before examinations.

Support study centres at the University of Nairobi

(a)   Access to information through computers at the University of Nairobi

            and other     resource centres.

(b)    Use of libraries at the University of Nairobi and other institutions.

            Orientation immediately after registration:

(a)   Orientation in ODEL delivery

(b)    Study, reading and computer skills

(c)        Time management and techniques for handling assignments

(d)       Mentorship, guidance and counselling.

(e)        Emphasis  is  on  satellite  centres  that  serve  as  a  link  between  the

University and the student in the following manner: registration, collecting reading materials, collecting results and  programmes,  examination information, posting time table and holding meetings.

Attachment opportunities 

Contact of support persons 

Department of Literature

P.O.BOX 30197 -00100, NAIROBI

Tel no: 020- 4918202/ 8212

email address: [email protected]

Website:  literature.uonbi.ac.ke

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Education Building, 1st Floor, Main campus

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