Course Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in any Technology field such as Bachelor of Technology in: Mechanical Technology, Automotive Technology, Chemical Technology, Building and Construction Technology, Computer Technology, Electrical Technology, Agricultural Technology, Water Technology or any related disciplines.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any Engineering field such as Bachelor of Science in: Mechanical Engineering, Chemical engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water engineering or any related disciplines.
3. Bachelor's degree in any Medical field such as Bachelor of Science in: Food and Nutrition, Human Nutrition and Dietetics, Clinical Medicine and Nursing.
4. Bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Consumer Science field such as Bachelor of Science in: Tourism Management and Hospitality, Fashion Design.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Phd in Mechanical Engineering:

Either;

1. Be a holder of a Master of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering of DeKUT.
2. Be a holder of a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from another institution recognized by DeKUT Senate as being of satisfactory academic status.
3. Any other recognized qualification deemed as being an adequate prerequisite for the PhD Mechanical Engineering Degree by DeKUT Senate.

The PhD in Geomatics and Geospatial information Science is designed to produce professionals with skills in research, innovation, teaching and policy. The programme will equip students with skills in clearly defining problems and then applying their knowledge to provide novel solutions. This is in line with the DeKUT’s Vision and Mission whose emphasizes is on research, innovation and technology transfer for national development.

The program targets graduate who have a master’s qualification in Geomatics and geospatial information science including its areas of specializations. This philosophy is incorporated in all aspects of the programme, from course design and teaching as well in the research activities conducted by our institute.

The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy Programme in Geomatics and Geospatial Information Science is to produce a professional who has skills in research, analytics, innovation and knowledge creation in Geomatics and geospatial information science, geospatial technologies and related applications, and develop novel solutions to address environmental and societal problems.

Course Requirements 

Entry requirements are,

1. A holder of Master of Science Degree in Geospatial Information Systems and Remote Sensing or its equivalent of DeKUT
2. A holder of at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field, from DeKUT or any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status
3. Any other qualification deemed to be equivalent to (i) and (ii) above and recognized by DeKUT Senate as being of equivalent academic status

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the PhD in Food Science & Technology:

Either;

1. A holder of a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Technology of DeKUT or from any other recognized institution. A holder of a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Technology of DeKUT or from any other recognized institution.
2. A holder of a Master of Science degree in any field relevant to Food Science and Technology (including but not limited to: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Nutrition and Dietetics, and Agro-processing), from another institution recognized by the DeKUT Senate.

Course Requirements

For admission into the Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science program, the learner shall hold:

1. A Master of Science degree in Computer Science or in Information Technology from DeKUT or, from any other institutions recognized by DeKUT’s Senate as being of equivalent academic status or,
2. A Master of Science Degree in a discipline related to Computer Science or Information Technology from DeKUT or any other institution recognized by DeKUT’s Senate as being of equivalent academic status, including Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering

PHD in Business Administration program provides advanced study in corporate decision-making processes, utilizing personnel and resources to achieve maximum profitability.

Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration program is the terminal degree of business administration studies. Focusing on advanced research and teaching competencies, this doctorate program delves heavily into the theory and analysis of business management techniques and strategies. Program specializations include: Marketing, Banking Finance, Strategic Management, Human Resources & Organizational Management, Leadership & Organization Management and Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management.

The Ph.D. program prepares graduates for careers in research, teaching, and consulting in various functional areas of business. Graduates of the program are expected to make significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge of business practices through research and consulting, and to disseminate such knowledge through their teaching.

Course Requirements

Minimum requirements are, be a holder of a Master Degree in Business Administration from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) OR Be a holder of a Master Degree in Business Administration or equivalent academic qualifications from institutions recognized by DeKUT Senate.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering:

Either;

1. A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s degree from DeKUT in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from an other institution recognized by the DeKUT Senate.
3. A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Electronic Engineering degree from DeKUT or any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof ofany other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof ofeither two years of relevant experience and professional development or in lieu of such experience, academic advancement through researchand publication since graduation with the bachelor's degree or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.
4. A holder of any other qualifications recognized by the Senate as equivalent to the above.

This Two (2) years programme seeks to develop and nurture leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, researchers, scholars, consultants and industry players with knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for critical thinking, innovation and work towards addressing challenges for national and global development in Tourism and Hospitality. After training the graduate should be able to:

1. Analyse modern trends, developments, theories, concepts and practices in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management.
2. Apply best practices in product development, innovation, destination management and marketing to enhance customers’ satisfaction, operating income and improve the image of an organization.
3. Develop and implement sustainability strategies at the functional, business and corporate levels that promote Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality operations.
4. Formulate practical solutions to problems and challenges through, consultancies and research in sustainable tourism and hospitality management.

Admission requirements

1. A holder of a Bachelor’s degree, Second Class honours Upper Division of DeKUT in Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Management 
   OR
2. A holder of a Bachelor’s degree, Second Class honours Upper Division in a relevant field from DeKUT or any other accredited institutionas being of equivalent academic status to (1). 
   OR
3. A holder of a Bachelor’s degree, Second Class honours Lower Division from DeKUT in Sustainable Tourism and HospitalityManagement who in addition MUST show evidence of at least two years of relevant experience and professional development andacademic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.
   OR
4. A holder of a Bachelor’s degree, Second Class honours Lower Division in a relevant field from DeKUT or any other accredited institution as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition MUST show evidence of at least two years of relevant experience and professional development and academic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.

The Master of Science in Supply Chain management (MSc Supply Chain Management) is a postgraduate Degree in Business and Management with a focus on theoretical and Practical Skills. It seeks to equip Students with the cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills to succeed as strategic supply chain Leaders in today’s sophisticated global economy, identifying, creating and managing opportunities for reducing costs, driving growth and building sustainable competitive advantage. The programme provides theoretical framework and Practical Skills needed by management professionals working in different industries in order to cope with an increasing complex national and global supply chain management environment. This is achieved by delivering the programme using an integrated approach with Procurement, Logistics and Supply chain and management units.

The Program seeks to develop the learners thinking, management skills and knowledge across the entire supply chain for improvement of the overall organization performance and customer satisfaction by improving product/service delivery to Consumers.

Course Requirements

A candidate must satisfy one of the following admission requirements:

1. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology or any other University recognized by DeKUT   Senate and approved by the Senate.
2. Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with  Lower Second Class Honours from DeKUT or any other University recognized and approved by the Senate provided the candidate has relevant Postgraduate qualifications or relevant work experience of more than two (2) years.
3. Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with a PASS from DeKUT or any other   University recognized by the University Senate and approved by the Senate    provided such a candidate has relevant full professional qualifications or  relevant work    experience of more than five (3) years.
4. Be a holder of an equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by the Senate as comparable academic qualification of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, and approved by Senate.

The programme is designed to provide advanced competencies to graduates from mechanical engineering undergraduate programs that will allow them to lead and spur innovation in society as engineers, consultants, educators and researchers. Since students learn best by hands-on learning and practical experiences, these learning styles are integrated into coursework and research.

The coursework components of the MSc programme are created with the core competencies of the faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. This allows for deeper practical engagement in core engineering matters and allows the faculty to engage as the students’ research mentors. In this way, the course work and research are seamlessly interwoven in the MSc programme. Furthermore, the MSc research projects address key national developmental goals. The program is an opportunity to provide the students with a unique skills and tools on how to engage in national development.

Course Requirements

Entry requirements are,

1. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from DeKUT AND an upper second class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from another institution recognized by the DeKUT senate AND an upper second class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 or
3. Any other related engineering qualification deemed as being an adequate prerequisite for the Masters of Science in Mechanical Degree approved by DeKUT Senate AND an upper second class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Machine Tools Designs & Manufacturing:

Either;

1. At least an upper Second-Class Honor in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering from DeKUT or any other University recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status OR
2. A Lower Second Class Honors in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience of at least 2 years since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field from DeKUT or any other University and recognized by Senate as being of equivalent academic status OR
3. Any other Bachelors Degree in engineering qualification deemed as being of equivalent academic status and approved by DeKUT Senate as a prerequisite for the Master of Science Degree programme in Machine Tools Design and Manufacturing.

The program consists of a core, which provides advanced skills of leather technology, footwear design and manufacture and specialized courses of leather manufacture. The aim of the curriculum is to impart on the student, comprehensive knowledge and skills on the leather industry, environmental pollution control and ethics and animal rights. The Master of Science degree programme in Leather Technology is designed and developed so as to be consistent with global trends in leather industry.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Leather Technology:

Either;

1. A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honours bachelors degree of DeKUT in OR
2. A holder of at least a second class honours upper division Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field, from DeKUT any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status to (i) OR
3. A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science degree in Leather Technology or Bachelor of Science degree in relevant field from DeKUT or any other institution which is recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof of two years of relevant experience and professional development and academic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.

The Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics is designed to provide the country and region with high-level manpower in computational planning, management and research in a broad range of industrial and engineering areas. This programme is aimed at developing multidisciplinary students who have up-to-date knowledge in their fields, but who also understand the linkage between Mathematics, industry and business.

The master’s program aims to train students to become professional Industrial Mathematicians, who are able to apply and develop mathematical methods and have the computational skills to solve industrial and engineering problems.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Industrial Mathematics, either:

1. A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics (or Actuarial Science.), any Engineering course and Computer Science from DeKUT OR
2. A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Bachelors Degree of Science in relevant field, from any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status to (a) OR
3. A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Bachelors Degree in relevant field, which is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate prerequisite for M.Sc. in Industrial Mathematics OR
4. A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Lower Division) Bachelors Degree from DeKUT or any other institution which is recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof of either two years relevant experience and personal development or academic advancement through research and publications since graduation with the Bachelor Degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field.

This program hosted by the mechanical engineering department is intended for engineers with suitable qualifications and/or professional experience who wish to enhance their expertise in management of technical systems. The courses are designed to help the candidate develop a capability for independent pursuit of research and scholarly works, as well as meeting the requirements of industries through application of the technology.

Course Requirements 

The following shall be eligible for admission for the degree of Master of Science in Industrial Engineering and Management:

1.  A holder of a Bachelor’s of Science of an Engineering degree, with at least second class honours, upper division, from DeKUT or from any other institution which is recognized by the university senate as being of equivalent academic status or
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Science of an Engineering degree, with Second Class honours- Lower division in the Engineering disciplines outlined above and with at least 2 years work experience.

The Geothermal Energy technology program consists of: Masters of Science Degree in Geothermal Energy Technology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Geothermal Energy technology

The proposed Geothermal Energy Technology programs are envisioned to provide an organized academic training in the field, within the context of the growth of use of geothermal energy in the African region. It will focus on capacity building for promoting geothermal energy resource development and utilization. Further, the Geothermal Energy Technology programs will foster research in this area with the mission of improving all aspect of Geothermal Energy development.

Course Requirements

The following are eligible for the Geothermal Energy Technology postgraduate programmes:

1. A holder of a Bachelors degree in physical science / Geosciences or a Bachelors Engineering degree of at least second class honours, upper division, or equivalent qualification,) which is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate prerequisite for a Post Graduate Diploma or a Master’s of Science degree in Geothermal Energy Technology.
2. A holder of a Bachelor degree with a Second Class honours Lower division in the disciplines outlined above. Any work experience gained will be taken into consideration.

The Master of Science degree in Geospatial Information Systems and Remote Sensing is designed to deepen grasp of professionals to Geospatial technologies and their broad applications required for planning and management for informed decision making. Attention is particularly focused on practical applications so as to empower professionals with skills and provide them with hands-on experience necessary for a broad and divergent range of applications. Upon completion of the study, graduates will have acquired skills, knowledge and attitudes in Geoinformatics enabling them to actively be involved in efficient management of resources. The programme builds on basic degree qualifications or equivalent qualifications acquired in areas related to the proposed programme.

Course Requirements

The following are eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Geospatial Information Systems and Remote Sensing:

Either;

1. A holder of at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) Bachelor of Science degree from DeKUT in a spatial information based or related specialization, or from any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status, OR
2. A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science degree from DeKUT in a spatial information based or related specialization, or from any other institution which is recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition has had either two years relevant experience and professional development or academic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the Bachelor’s degree or a Postgraduate Diploma in the relevant field.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Food Science Technology:

Either;

1. A holder of at least a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) Bachelors of Science degree in Food Science and Technology of DeKUT or any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status, OR
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree of at least Second Class Honors (Upper Division), in a related field, which is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate pre-requisite for M.Sc. in Food Science and Technology OR
3. A holder of a Second Class Honors (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science degree from DeKUT or any other institution which isrecognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof of at least two years relevant experience.

Course Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication & Information Engineering or other equivalent qualifications from DeKUT or any other accredited institution, AND Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 OR
2. Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or Telecommunication & Information Engineering or other equivalent qualifications from DeKUT or any other accredited institution OR any other related engineering qualification deemed as being an adequate prerequisite for the Masters of Science in Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree WITH Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00. In addition, applicants must show proof of either two years of relevant work experience and professional development or academic advancement through research and publications since graduation with the Bachelor’s degree in the relevant field.

Course Duration

2 Years

Scholarship

Successful candidates will be sponsored to carry out their work in state-of-the-art semiconductor facilities in DeKUT and in highly specialized chip design labs of partner Universities in France.

Master of Science in Economics programme of DeKUT aims at preparing students for a career as professional economists in the private or public sector as well as offering intensive training to students interested in joining a PhD programme in Economics. It will provide students with economic related competencies, skills, knowledge and integrated understanding required by economist and related environments as well as those seeking competitive advantage in work places and consultants world. Economics is important because it helps society understand what is going on financially and socially, virtually everything we do is about the economy.

This programme will prepare graduates of economics to address pressing economic needs of our times by being equipped to contribute to training, research, policy evolution and economic management.

Course Requirements

A candidate must satisfy one of the following admission requirements.

1. Be holder of Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Economic Finance or Economics Statistics; with at least Upper Second class honor from any university recognized by DeKUT academic Board and approved by the senate.
2. Be holder of Bachelor Degree with lower second class honor in any of the areas (as in part a above);  from  DeKUT  or  any  other  university  recognized  by  the  academic  Board  and approved by the  Senate  provided the  candidate has  relevant  research or  relevant  work experience of more than two(2) years.
3. Be a   holder   of an equivalent qualification   from other   institutions   recognized by the Academic Board as compared academic qualifications from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and approved by Senate.

Course Requirements

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines, including Information Technology, Electronic Engineering and Information Systems from DeKUT, or from any other institution recognized by the University Senate, with at least Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 OR,
2. Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science or related disciplines,including Information Technology, Electronic Engineering and Information Systems, from DeKUT, or any other institution recognized by the University Senate, with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.00 on a scale of 4.00, and in addition, have relevant industry experience of at least two (2) years. The applicant should show evidence of research capability either through paper presentations or peer reviewed publications.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Civil Engineering:

Either;

1. At least a relevant upper second class honor in Civil Engineering or other equivalent or related qualifications from DeKUT or any other University recognized by Senate as being of equivalent academic status , OR;
2. A relevant Lower second class honors in Civil Engineering or other equivalent or related qualifications with additional relevant training,evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experienceof at least 2 years or a relevant.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Chemistry:

Either;

1. A holder of at least an Upper Second Class Honors bachelors degree of DeKUT in BSc. Industrial Chemistry OR
2. A holder of at least a second class honors upper division Bachelors of Science degree in relevant field from DeKUT or any other institutionrecognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status to (1) OR
3. A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree, Second Class (Lower Division), in Industrial Chemistry or Bachelors of Science Degree in relevant fieldfrom DeKUT or any other institution recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition mustshow proof of two years of relevant experience and professional development and academic advancement through research and publicationsince graduation with the bachelor’s degree or postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering program, housed in the Electrical & Electronic Engineering Department, is in line with the vision of advancing education to drive biomedical engineering advancements. The MSc programme is founded on the belief that students should be equipped with knowledge and skills that meet national and international standards. The programme emphasizes on modern techniques in musculoskeletal biomechanics, bio fluid biomechanics, biomedical measurements and stimulation, biomedical data processing, management of medical equipments, medical imaging and analysis. The programme is designed to provide advanced competencies to graduates from electrical & electronic engineering, mechatronic engineering, mechanical engineering or biomedical engineering undergraduate programs, that will allow them to lead and spur innovation in society as engineers, consultants, educators and researchers. Since students learn best by hands-on learning and practical experiences, these learning styles are integrated into coursework and research. The coursework components of the MSc programme are created with the core competencies of the faculty in the School of Engineering. This allows for deeper practical engagement in core engineering matters and allows the faculty to engage as the students’ research mentors. In this way, the course work and research are seamlessly interwoven in the MSc programme. Furthermore, the MSc research projects address key national developmental goals. The program is an opportunity to provide the students with unique skills and tools on how to engage in national development.

At the end of the program the graduates should be able to acquire the following knowledge, skills & attitude:

1. Apply knowledge and expertise in all thematic areas of biomedical engineering.
2. Effectively identify problems, formulate and initiate research, interpret and critically analyse data and formulate adequate and sound solutions.
3. Analyze engineering knowledge in the creation of innovative designs in biomedical engineering systems and components following established code of ethics.
4. Participate in intra-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary team.
5. Employment of acceptable ethical principles in all aspects of engineering. 

Program Details

At the end of the first year each MSc student will be expected to prepare a research proposal based on a real-world biomedical engineering problem and present it to the School of Engineering as part of the preliminary exam. Once the proposal is approved by the School Board of Examiners, the student will put into practice specialized knowledge in science and engineering that they have acquired, to solve research problems outlined in the research proposal. Students then prepare a dissertation based on their research findings, and upon completion, publicly present the work and defend the work in a closed session with their dissertation committee.

Academic Policies and Procedures
Academic policies and procedures are found in the MSc student handbook available in the departmental office.

Application to the Program
All application materials must be acquired and submitted online through the university academics website .

Admission Requirements
The following shall be eligible into admission for the degree of Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering:

• A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from DeKUT AND an upper second class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 OR
• A holder of a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from another institution recognized by the DeKUT senate AND an upper second class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 OR
• Any other related engineering qualification deemed as being an adequate prerequisite for the Masters of Science in Biomedical Degree approved by DeKUT Senate AND an upper second class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00.

The following shall be the alternative entry admission requirements for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering:

A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from DeKUT, a holder of a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronic Engineering from another institution recognized by the DeKUT Senate OR any other related engineering qualification deemed as being an adequate prerequisite for the Masters of Science in Mechanical Degree approved by DeKUT Senate WITH a lower second-class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience.

1.0 Academic Regulations for the Programme

1.1    Admission  Requirements

The following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Science in Applied Statistics :- Either;

1.  A holder of at least a second class Honours (Upper Division) Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status, OR
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division), in a related field, that is recognized by the University Senate as an adequate pre-requisite for M.Sc.  in Applied Statistics.
3. A holder of a Second Class Honours (Lower Division), Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics which is recognized by the University Senate as being of equivalent academic status and who in addition must show proof of two years of relevant experience and professional development and academic advancement through research and publication since graduation with the bachelor’s degree or a postgraduate diploma in the relevant field.

1.2    Course Requirements

1. Students Course Requirements:- The students shall be required to attend at least three quarters of all lectures in a semester, register by the 4th week of the semester, carry out practical work stipulated in a course, and undertake all class assignments and other examinations in a course.
2. Lecturers Course Requirements:- The lecturers shall be required to issue an approved course outline to students every beginning of the semester, file copies of approved course outline, attendance sheets, CATs, assignments with the CoD. The Lecturer shall lecture, supervise practical, mark reports, assign- ments and continuous assessment tests, set and administer examinations and grade the examinations, use professionally acceptable teaching methods. In addition, lecturers shall file copies of the class attendance sheets.

1.3    Student assessment policy/criteria

1.3.1 Basic Regulations

The University Examinations regulations shall apply.

The Master of Science in Applied Statistics Programme shall be assessed through the following methods

1. Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) and assignments which shall be marked out of 40% respectively.
2. End of Semester Examinations marked out of 60% .
3. The thesis shall be assessed by both submitted project and oral defence examination.
4. The University School of Graduate Studies and Research examination regulations shall apply

1.4    Grading System

Each unit shall be graded out of 100 marks and the Pass Mark for each unit shall be 50 % of the total marks. The marks shall be translated into literal grades as follows:

70% and above           –          A

60% and below 70%   –          B

50% and below 60%   –          C

below 50%      –          Fail

Mode of study; Blended

Course Duration: 2 years

2.0    Rationale of the Programme

2.1    Needs Assessment

Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, being a technological institution has identified the critical role that technology plays in our nation’s development in line with Vision 2030 and beyond.  The field of statistics is constantly being challenged by the problems that science and industry brings to its door. In the early days, these problems often came from agricultural and industrial experiments and were relatively small in scope. With the advent of computers and the information age, statistical problems have exploded both in size and complexity. The explosion of data being recorded from different sources such as the internet, business processes, surveys and social media has created an ever increasing demand for specialists who can use analytical tools and techniques to uncover information including the hidden pat- terns, trends, preferences and unknown correlations to help in providing information to the government and other organizations to make informed decisions. The statistician’s job is to extract important pat- terns and trends, and understand “what the data says.” This challenge of learning from data have led to a revolution in the statistical sciences as computation plays such a key role. It is therefore not surprising that much of this new development has been done by statisticians in collaboration with other researchers in fields such as computer science and engineering.

Thus in order to attain vision 2030 and “big 4 agenda” the government needs to use this available data or collect new sets of data so as to make sound projections and decisions that are based on the needs of its citizens. Other governmental and non-governmental organizations need also to embrace this form of decision making so as to spur growth in the country. The link between knowledge and practical skills is essential in both social and scientific fields and require a thorough and broad training in the method- ology of statistical theory, modelling and data analysis laying emphasis on applications to real-world problems. This is a practical-orientated programme that gives the learners advanced knowledge in sta- tistical methods with a strong emphasis on relating theory to practice and thus learners will develop analytical, logical, numerical and problem-solving skills that will enable them be job creators rather than job seekers. This programme will promote an inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all (Sustainable Development Goal 8) by leveraging on the use of available data to make informed decisions and formulate sound policies.

2.2    Stakeholder Involvement

The stakeholders of this course were drawn from the government, academia and business organisation. There was a stakeholders forum on 15th  September 2017.  Their views and recommendations were incorporated in the development of the curriculum as much as possible. 

2.3    Justification of the need for the Programme

Statistics is concerned with decision-making in the face of uncertainty, and lies at the heart of the type of quantitative reasoning necessary for making important advances in the sciences, such as medicine and genetics, and for making important decisions in business and public policy.  Over the recent past some policies and decision made by the government have not been based on scientific research. This leads to loss of revenue and time when such decisions are abandoned midway. This could be avoided if information based policies and decisions were made. Our graduates will fill this gap by providing the technical advise through the use of the available information. This programme offers a balance between statistical theory and its applications as it covers the statistical theory and computing. The graduates will acquire the scientific skills of data collection, analyzing, interpreting and communicating it to provide the necessary solutions to real-life problems. The broad base training in the areas of statistical theory and computing will allow the graduates to be appreciate the general principles of statistical inference and computing techniques in data analysis.  They will also use the acquired knowledge and skills in developing new models and adopt statistical methodology and modelling techniques to make informed decisions to real-life problems. Graduates will thus qualify for jobs in a wide range of areas including but not limited to academic institutions, research institutions, financial and Investment institutions, gov- ernment and non governmental institutions. The programme will also equip and prepare graduates for further studies.

2.4    Goal of the Programme

The goal of the program is to equip the graduates with the theory and methodology required for the design of experiments, collection and subsequent analysis of data and use it for decision making.

2.5    ProgrammeExpected  Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate a mastery of theoretical statistical knowledge.
2. Interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and make professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
3. Apply statistical knowledge and skills, with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning.
4. Conduct an independent scientific research ethically.

Course Coordinator: Dr. Simon Maina Mundia

Contact: 0721 302 869

The goal of this programme is to contribute to developments in, and training for the manufacturing sector. The programme is domiciled in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering but it is essentially an inter-disciplinary programme of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering programmes

The programme integrates highly diverse technologies and disciplines, such as design, robotics, micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS), manufacturing systems and control, and green manufacturing, into a comprehensive educational program that will help the graduates fine tune production technologies, assembly, packaging, and shipping facilities. Furthermore, it equips the graduate with skills to work in teams for design and the subsequent manufacturing systems with sensitivity to efficiency, cost, safety and environmental sustainability.

Course Requirements

The following shall be eligible into admission for the degree of Master of Science in Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Engineering:

1. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with at least Second Class Honours, Upper Division, of DeKUT or 
2. A holder of a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with at least Second Class Honours, Lower Division, of DeKUT with not less than two (2) years relevant work experience or
3. A holder of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering, with Second Class Honours-Upper Division or Second Class Honours-Lower Division but with two (2) years professional work experience in area relevant to the programme, from another institution recognized by the DeKUT Senate as being of satisfactory academic status.

The Masters of Business Administration (MBA) programme of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) aims to provide students with business management-related competencies, skills, knowledge and integrated understanding required by business leaders for business and business-related environments as well as those seeking competitive advantage in work places and in business world. The Programme emphasizes both theory and practical orientation in preparing students for management positions. It is a broad-based, career advancement degree rather than technical training for a particular job within an organization. The programme is flexible, broadly based and tailored to meet the current needs of the real world. The MBA programme comprises Seven (7) areas of specializations as follows:

1. Entrepreneurship
2. Leadership and Management
3. Strategic Management
4. Human Resource Management
5. Marketing
6. Finance Management and Investment Banking
7. International Business

Course Requirements

A candidate must satisfy one of the following admission requirements:

1. Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honours (GPA of 3.0) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology or any other University recognized by DeKUT School Board and approved by the Senate.
2. Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with Lower Second Class honours (GPA of 2.60) from DeKUT or any other University recognized by the DeKUT School Board and approved by the Senate provided the candidate has relevant Postgraduate qualifications or relevant work experience of at least two (2) years.
3. Be a holder of a Bachelor Degree with a PASS (GPA of 2.0) from DeKUT or any other University recognized by the University School Board and approved by the Senate provided such a candidate has relevant full professional qualifications or relevant work experience of at least three (3) years.
4. Be a holder of an equivalent qualifications from other institutions recognized by the School Board as comparable academic qualification of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, and approved by Senate.

Course Requirements

The following is the Admissions criteria for the programme:

1. The minimum academic requirement will be an undergraduate degree with at least a Second-Class Upper division or an equivalent for unclassified degrees, as per Kenya National Qualification Authority (KNQA).
2. Further, the applicants will be required to submit a business concept. Subject to a positive evaluation of the submitted business plan, the applicant will be considered for admission into the program.

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