MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Overview

Philosophy

To enable students to acquire requisite knowledge and skills to improve their performance in public service and develop insights and skills needed to plan, formulate, execute policy, as well as to monitor and evaluate.

Objectives

  • To enhance capacity building in the public service.
  • Equip learners with requisite skills and tools necessary to make sound public policies and to effectively implement them.
  • Prepare learners for further academic and career pursuits in the study and conduct of public administration.

Rationale

  • The programme has been developed in response to the increasing demand for an efficient, effective, accountable and representative public service in light of the fast changing economic, social and political environment in Kenya and in the international milieu

 

Schedule of intake: September (annually)

Duration: 2 years

Mode of Delivery: Evening - Blended (Virtual & physical)

Contact of support person: dept-pspa@uonbi.ac.ke &  020-491-8224

Admission Requirements

  • The common regulations for the Masters degree in the Faculty of Arts, University of Nairobi shall apply.
  • The following shall be eligible for admission into the Master in Public Administration.
  • A holders of a Bachelor degree of at least Upper Second Class (Honours) in any field from University of Nairobi or from an equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.
  • A holders of a Bachelor degree with a Lower Second Class (Honours) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate with at least two years working experience.
  • A holders of a Bachelor degree with a pass or an equivalent qualification from the university of Nairobi or an equivalent institution recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate may be considered for admission if: (a) he/she has at least five years of relevant experience, or: (b) has a post-graduate diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the senate

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Attachment opportunities: Both Private and Public sectors

Career prospects/opportunities: Both Private and Public sectors

 

Notable alumni:

  1. Prof. Peter Anyang Nyong’o
  2. Prof. Peter Wanyande
  3. Prof. Philip Nying’uro
  4. Ms. Charles Owino Maj.
  5. General Martin Kizito Ong’oyi
  6. Dr. Solomon Owuoche
  7. Prof. Fred Jonyo
  8. Prof. Adams Oloo
  9. Dr. Henry Amadi
  10. Mr. Benson Ogutu
  11. Mr. John Mutega
  12. Dr. Jonathan Londomponi
  13. Mr. Davis Chelogoi
  14. Ms. Dorris Chepkoech

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (CPA61)    
TUITION 27,000.00  
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1,000.00  
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500.00  
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000.00  
CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000.00  
LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 5,000.00  
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000.00  
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2,250.00  
ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000.00  
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000.00  
THESIS EXAMINATION 30,000.00  
    Semester totals
Sem1 2 units 85,750.00
  3 units 113,750.00
  4 units 141,750.00
    Semester totals
Sem2,4,6,8,10,12 1 unit 30,250.00
  2 units 58,250.00
  3 units 86,250.00
  4 units 114,250.00
    Semester totals
Sem 3,5,7,9,11,13 1 unit 52,750.00
  2 units 80,750.00
  3 units 108,750.00
  4 units 136,750.00
Project =4units    
Project in sems 4 or 7   140,250.00
Other sems   162,750.00
     
     
SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES    
Sem1 5 units 169,750.00
Sem2 5 units 142,250.00
Sem3 2 units 80,750.00
Sem4 PROJECT 140,250.00
Totals   533,000.00