Courses offered at Gretsa University

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Gretsa University offers certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The full list of courses offered at the university is as follows:

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES

Academic Programmes

Admission Requirements

Course Duration

Fees payable

Diploma In Nutrition and Dietetics

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum

requirements:

  1. KCSE mean Grade of C – (Minus ) or its equivalent as ascertained by the Ministry of Education and any other requirements as set by the Kenya Nutritionists and

Dieticians Instititute (KNDI). The Mandatory subjects shall

be:

     

  • D+ (plus) English
  • D+ (plus) in Chemistry or Physical sciences
  • D+ (plus) Biology/ biological sciences
  • D (plain) in the following mathematics, physics, home science, agriculture
  1. A certificate in Community Nutrition and Dietetics from

Gretsa University or any other institution recognised by

Gretsa University Senate  and  KNDI

  • Bridging: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C -(Minus ) but lacking the Mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University to qualify for entry.

The duration of the programme will be 8 semesters.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Self Sponsored Students: Distance Learning Diploma (SSSDL): Ksh 22,000

Diploma in Community Health

  1. KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
  1. A certificate in Community Health or any other Health related course from Gretsa or any other recognized institution.

The duration of the programme will be 7 semesters (6 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Diploma in Environmental Health

  1. KCSE mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
  • C(plain) in English/Kiswahili
  • C(plain) in Biology/Biological sciences
  • C-( Minus) in Mathematics
  • C- (minus) in any of the following: Physics, Chemistry or physical Sciences
  1. A certificate in Environmental Health from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University and PHOTC.

Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.

The duration of the programme will be 8 semesters. (7 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

.

Diploma In Health Records and Information Technology

  1. KCSE mean Grade of C (Plain) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
  • C(plain) in Mathematics
  • C(plain) in English/Kiswahili
  • C-(minus) in any of the following: Biology/Biological sciences, Chemistry/Physics/Physical Sciences.
  1. A certificate in Health Records from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University Senate.

Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.

The duration of the programme will be 8 semesters. (7 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Certificate in Community Health

  1. KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
  1. A certificate in Health or any other Health related course from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University Senate.

The duration of the programme will be 5 semesters. (4 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL   Ksh  25,000

Certificate in Environmental Health

  1. KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
  • C- in English/Kiswahili
  • C- Biology/Biological sciences/Physical sciences
  • D+ in any of the following: physics, chemistry, mathematics, home science, agriculture, general science
  1. A certificate in Health or any other Health related course from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University Senate.

Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.

The duration of the programme will be 5 semesters. (4 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL   Ksh  25,000

Certificate in Health Records and Information technology

  1. KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or equivalent as ascertained by the ministry of Education in addition to the following mandatory subjects:
  • C- in Mathematics
  • C- in English/Kiswahili
  • D+ in any of the following : Biology, Chemistry or Physical Sciences
  1. A certificate in Health or any other Health related course from Gretsa University or any other recognized institution by Gretsa University Senate.

Bridging Courses: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C (Plain) but lacking the mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University or any other university to qualify for entry.

The duration of the programme will be 5 semesters. (4 Semester course work and one semester for attachment).

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL   Ksh  25,000

Certificate In Nutrition and Dietetics

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum  requirements:

  1. KCSE mean Grade of D +  (Plus ) or its equivalent as ascertained by the Ministry of Education and any other requirements as set by the Kenya Nutritionists and Dieticians Instititute (KNDI).The Mandatory Cluster subjects shall be:
  2. D (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Biology/Biological sciences, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and D (Plain) in any

of the following: Mathematics ,Physics, Home science, Agriculture, OR General Sciences

  • Bridging: A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of D+( Plus ) but lacking the Mandatory cluster subjects may be required to undertake a bridging course in the respective courses offered at Gretsa University to qualify for entry

The duration of the programme will be  6 semesters ( 5 semesters’ course work and one semester for  Field attachment ).

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL   Ksh 25,000

Bridging Certificate In Biology

A candidate MUST satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

  • KCSE certificate or any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent
  • REQUIRED mean grade for admission to a  Diploma or Certificate Programme but lacking

Required grade in biology for the MANDATORY cluster subjects.

The programme will be covered in 75 academic hours in a duration of 1 month.

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL     23,500

Foundation Certificate in Community Health

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum  requirements:

  1. KCSE mean Grade of D (Plain).

The duration of the programme will be  2 semesters. Practical sessions will be offered in addition to class sessions for a total contact hours of at-least 75 hours equivalent to a 8 months course.

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL   Ksh 22,000

Bridging Certificate In Chemistry

To be admitted in the programme a candidate must satisfy the following Minimum requirements:

  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) of D+ and minimum of D (plain) in chemistry
  • Required mean grade for admission to programme of choice but lacking the required grade in chemistry for the Mandatory cluster

The programme will be covered in a duration of 75 academic hours covered in one month.

Total Fees Per Semester in Ksh. (Exclusive of Accommodation and Food)

TOTAL     23,500

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS COURSES

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES 

CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING

CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISE MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE IN BANKING AND FINANCE

CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE IN CREDIT MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS

CERTIFICATE IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY MANAGEMENT

CERTIFICATE IN SALES AND MARKETING

OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROGRAMME

The certificate programme aims at creating manpower with knowledge and skills required in business for improved performance.


CORE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

To equip trainees with practical skills in business management.
To enable trainees understand the role and importance of business management in an organization.
To enable trainees start and manage their own successful enterprises.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

KCSE mean grade D (Plain) Or,
KCE Division III Or,
Foundation Certificate or KNEC Artisan Certificate

CAREER PROSPECTS

Holders of Certificate in Business Management may pursue careers in the
following areas;

  1. Office Assistants.
  2. Farm Management Assistants.
    3. Sales people (for those specializing in Sales& Marketing.
    4. Store Clerks (for those specializing in Purchasing & Supply).
    5. Receptionists.
  3. Communication Assistants.
  4. Human Resource Assistants.
  5. Credit Assistants.
  6. Accounts Clerks.
  7. Bank Clerks.


PROGRAMME DURATION

The duration of the programme will be 3 semesters (One Calendar Year)

Bachelor of Commerce

Diploma in Accounting

Diploma in Agricultural Enterprise and Project Management

Diploma in Banking and Finance

Diploma in Business Information Technology

Diploma in Business Management

Diploma in County Governance and Management

Diploma in Credit Management

Diploma in Finance and Co-operatives Management

Diploma in Human Resource management

Diploma in Marketing Management

Diploma in Micro-Finance and co-operatives Management

Diploma in Project management

Diploma in Public Administration

Diploma in Public Relations

Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Management

Diploma in Quality Assurance and Standardization

Diploma in Real Estate Management

Diploma in Sales Management

SCHOOL OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS

Academic Programmes

Admission Requirements

Course Duration

Fees payable

Bachelor Of Science in

Computer Science

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

  • Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ or
  • Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
  • Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates in IT from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.

The programme shall take 3 academic Years of Study.

(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).

Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses) 

Self sponsored students – Ksh. 55,000

Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000

Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000

Diploma in Computer Science

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
  • Certificate in relevant ICT discipline or equivalent qualifications.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or 3 academic years offered in 2 calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma in Software Systems Development

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) with a minimum of C- in Mathematics and English.
  • KACE A – Level with 1 principal passes and 1 subsidiary pass.
  • Certificate in relevant ICT discipline from recognized institutions.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in 2 calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Certificate in Information Technology

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
  • A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.

The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters or 1 academic year.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Certificate In Desktop Publishing and Graphics Design

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or
  • A foundation or artisan certificate in IT related Discipline from a recognized institution.

The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters or 1 academic year.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D
  • Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above.

The Foundation Certificate Programme shall take a duration of 2 semesters or one academic year. Upon graduation, the student will graduate with a Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University and will be eligible for admission to a certificate programme of their choice at Gretsa University.

Tuition fee per semester (5 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Academic Programmes

Admission Requirements

Course Duration

Fees payable

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

  • Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+.
  • Be a holder of a KACE or EAACE certificate with two principal passes, or
  • Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.

Credit Transfers

Holders of relevant Social Work and/or community development diplomas and professional qualifications recognized by CUE will be admitted in the programme in the 2nd year of study while those with higher diplomas or final level of recognized professional bodies qualifications will be admitted in the 3rd year of study provided credit transfers granted do not exceed 49% of credits offered in the entire degree programme.

The degree programme shall take 4 academic Years of Study.

(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years).

Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses) 

Self sponsored students – Ksh. 50,000

Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000

Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000

Diploma In Education (ARTS)

KCSE minimum mean Grade of C+ (Plus) as well as a C+ in the two subjects the student is to be trained to teach.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for teaching practice).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma in Diplomacy and International Relations

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
  • KCE Div III or EACE Div III
  • Certificate in relevant discipline of social sciences from a recognized institution.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma in Social Work and Community Development

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
  • KCE Div II
  • Certificate in social work and community Development from a recognized institution.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma in Special Needs Education

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain).
  • Equivalent Certificate recognized by the university senate from a recognized institution.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for internship).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma In Journalism And Mass Communication

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) and a mean Grade C (Plain) in English or Kiswahili or,
  • KCE Div II or,
  • Certificate in Mass Communication and Journalism from a recognized Institution.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for field attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma In Primary Teacher Education

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain).
  • P1 Certificate
  • Any other Certificate level recognized by the university senate.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for teaching practice) offered in two calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma In Early Child Hood Development Education.

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE minimum mean Grade of C (Plain) or
  • C- (Minus) with either a certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution or
  • C- (Minus) with pre-university Upgrading Certificate from a recognized institution or
  • P1 or P2 with a KNEC Proficiency Certificate from KNEC (Kenya National Examinations Council).

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for teaching practice) offered in two calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma In Counseling Pyschology

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus).
  • KCE Div II.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters (5 semesters course work and 1 semester for field attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Certificate In Journalism And Mass Communication

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus),
  • KCE Div III,
  • Be a holder of a Foundation Certificate or Craft Certificate or Bridging Courses in Languages and Mathematics.

The duration of the programme is 3 semesters (2 semesters course work and 1 semester for field attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Certificate In Early Childhood Education

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D+ (Plus),
  • Be a holder of a Proficiency Certificate in Early Childhood Education from a recognized institution.

The duration of the programme is 4 semesters (3 semesters course work and 1 semester for field attachment).

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D
  • Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above.

The Foundation Certificate Programme shall take a duration of 2 semesters or one academic year. Upon graduation, the student will graduate with a Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University and will be eligible for admission to a certificate programme of their choice at Gretsa University.

Tuition fee per semester (5 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000

SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Academic Programmes

Admission Requirements

Course Duration

Fees payable

Bachelor of Science  Hospitality Management

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

  • Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics/Business studies and English, or
  • Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
  • Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.

The programme shall take 4 academic Years of Study.

(8 sememsters in 3 calendar years) in situations where the student is admitted Year 1 Semester 1.

Tuition Fee per Semester (6 Courses) 

Self sponsored students – Ksh. 55,000

Self sponsored students Distance Learning (SSDL) – Ksh 45,000

Government sponsored students – Ksh 8,000

Diploma in

Food Production

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
  • Certificate in Hospitality training from a recognized institution.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in two calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus) or
  • Certificate in Hospitality training from a recognized institution.

The duration of the programme is 6 semesters or three academic years offered in two calendar years.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 25,000

Distance Learning (DL) – Ksh 22,000 (Inclusive of Study materials.)

Certificate in Food Production

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D+ or
  • KCE Div III,
  • Foundation or Artisan Certificate.

The programme will be offered on a duration of 2 semesters.

Tuition fee per semester (6 courses)  – Ksh 25,000

Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University

A candidate must satisfy the following minimum Requirements:

  • KCSE mean Grade of D
  • Any other qualification acceptable by the University Senate as equivalent to above.

The Foundation Certificate Programme shall take a duration of 2 semesters or one academic year. Upon graduation, the student will graduate with a Foundation Certificate of Gretsa University and will be eligible for admission to a certificate programme of their choice at Gretsa University.

Tuition fee per semester (5 courses)

Fulltime, Evening and weekend (FTEW) – Ksh 22,000