OPEN, DISTANCE AND ELECTRONIC LEARNING (ODeL)

JANUARY 2018 INTAKE

Mount Kenya University Directorate of Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODEL) offers Certificate, Diploma,
Bachelors, Masters and PhD programmes through two modes: Digital (Virtual) learning and Distance and
Institution-based Learning (DIBL).
1. The Digital Learning is a web based mode of learning that offers opportunities to online students who have
no opportunities for a face to face interaction. The instructor student interaction is online through the Digital
Learning Management System.

2. The DIBL is a blended mode of study where one-third of the learning is delivered through face-to-face (14
hours) while two-thirds (28 hours) is done through web-based learning.
s Face-to-face learning takes place during school holidays ( December, April, and August) while the web-based
learning is done through Virtual Learning Management System (VLMS).
s The learning materials for web-based learning are developed by qualified module developers.

DIGITAL LEARNING PROGRAMMES

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Master of Arts in International Relations and
Diplomacy
Master of Arts in Law Enforcement and Justice
Administration
Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation
Master of Arts in Governance and Ethics
Master of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
Bachelor of Arts in Security Studies and
Criminology
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Media and Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration and
Governance
Bachelor of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict
Resolution
Bachelor of Counseling Psychology
Bachelor of Development Studies
Diploma in Community Development and Social
Work
Diploma in Security Studies and Criminology
Diploma in Public Relations and Diplomacy
Certificate in Security Studies and Criminology
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Master of Arts in Public Administration and
Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Procurement and Supplies
Management
Master of science in project planning and
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Project Planning and
Management
Bachelor of Business Management
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Bachelor of Office Management and
Administration
TARGET GROUP
s Employees wishing to upgrade their skills as they continue with their uninterrupted schedules.
s International Students willing to pursue their career with Mount Kenya University on Digital Learning Mode.
s School leavers wishing to pursue university education through cost effective mode of delivery
Diploma in Banking and Finance
Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Procurement and Supplies
Management
Diploma in Marketing Management
Certificate in Banking and Finance
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Human Resource Management
Certificate in procurement and supplies
management
SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND
INFORMATICS
Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Science
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Master of Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Studies
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
Bachelor of Science in Health Records and
Information Management
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Master of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Master of Public Health
Master of Science in Community Health
Master of Public Health-Nutrition
Master of Science in Health Education, Promotion
and Development
Master of Public Health in Reproductive Health
Master of Science in Health System Management
Bachelor of Science in Health System
Management

APPLICATION
Apply to the Registrar, Academic Administration, enclosing copies of relevant academic/professional certificates
and Ksh. 1,000, or USD 50 for foreign students, (Undergraduates, Diploma and Certificates) and Ksh. 2,000 or USD
100 for foreign students, (Postgraduate Programmes) application fee deposited in any of the following accounts.
Account Name: Mount Kenya University
Equity Bank - 0090292435067 GT Bank - 2014200002
Standard Chartered Bank - 0102049817400 Family Bank - 005000019336
Kenya Commercial Bank - 1121032222 Dollar account (KCB) -1173740309 (swift No. KCBLKENX)
National Bank of Kenya - 01047093018900 NIC Bank - 21200008796

Fees: Flexible fees payment in instalments-40% on registration.

Examinations: All students sit for exams in Local and Regional MKU Campuses and Centres. International
students sit for the exams in the approved selected Kenyan Embassies of their host Country.

Student support: All digital learning students inluding international students get both academic, administration
and technical support from the university academic staff, online tutors, e-coordinators and the technical team at
MKU Campuses, Centres and Thika main campus in Thika.

Duration: Master Programmes: 4 semesters; Bachelor Programmes: 8 semesters, Diploma 2 academic years
and certificate:1½ academic years - download the 2017/2018 university prospectus on www.mku.ac.ke to
confirm the course entry requirements and fees payable .For more information and application form, visit www.
mku.ac.ke or apply online at https:// application.mku.ac.ke/umis/application/

Contact
Mount Kenya University
Directorate of Open Distance and Electronic Learning ,
MAIN CAMPUS P.O. Box 342 - 01000 THIKA. Tel: +254 67 2820 000 Cell: 0702041042
Cell: 0720 790796 Email: distance.learning@mku.ac.ke
Nyeri office: +254723356247, Garissa: +254724299449, Kisumu: 0724204193,
Malindi 0721123695, Uganda: +256758666190, Burundi: burundi@mku.ac.ke
Hargeisa, Somaliland: hargeisa@mku.ac.ke
www.mku.ac.ke