Kirinyaga University offers certificate,diploma,degree,masters and PhD courses.Some of the best programmes at the institution include MBA,Bachelor od Procurement and Supply Management and BSc IT.The list of all programmes offered at Kirinyaga University are as follows:
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
| Name of the Programme | Entry Requirements | Programme | |||
| Duration | |||||
| POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |||||
| Doctor of Philosophy in | Be a holder of a Master of Business Administration or its | 3 Years | |||
| Business Administration | equivalent from an institution recognized by the | ||||
| University Senate | |||||
| Masters of Business | Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper | 2 Years | |||
| Administration | Second Class honors in any discipline or its equivalent | ||||
| from an institution recognized by the University Senate. | |||||
| OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years | |||||
| relevant experience in a relevant field. | |||||
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |||||
| 1. | Bachelor of Procurement and | Be a holder of KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or equivalent | |||
| Supplies Management | and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English | ||||
| 2. | Bachelor of Commerce | OR | |||
| 3. | Bachelor of Science in | ||||
| Be a holder of KNEC Diploma in a relevant discipline or | 8 Semesters | ||||
| Human Resource | |||||
| equivalent | |||||
| Management | |||||
| 4. | Bachelor of Science in | ||||
| Entrepreneurship | |||||
| 5. | Bachelor of Business | ||||
| Management | |||||
| 6. | Bachelor of Enterprise | ||||
| Management | |||||
| 7. | Bachelor of Economics | ||||
| 8. | Bachelor of Economics and | ||||
| Finance | |||||
| 9. | Bachelor of Economics and | ||||
| Statistics | |||||
| 10. | Bachelor of Economics and | ||||
| Mathematics | |||||
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | |||||
| Diploma in Business | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- | ||||
| Management | (C Minus). | ||||
| OR | |||||
| KCSE mean grade D+ (D Plus) and a certificate in any | |||||
| relevant area with at least Credit pass from an institution | 6 Semesters | ||||
| recognized by the University Senate. | |||||
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
| Certificate in Business | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of D+ | ||||
| Management | (Plus) | 4 Semesters | |||
| SHORT COURSES | |||||
| Proficiency certificate in | Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate | 4 weeks-fulltime | |||
| management skills for senior | OR | 6 weeks-parttime | |||
| managers. | An equivalent qualification from an institution | ||||
| Proficiency certificate in | recognized by university senate | ||||
| supervisory skills. | |||||
| Proficiency certificate in | |||||
| customer care. | |||||
| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES | |||||
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | |||||
| 1. BSc Information Technology | Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE with a minimum of | ||||
| 2. Bachelor of Business | C in both Mathematics and English. | ||||
| Information Technology | OR | 8 Semesters | |||
| 3. BSc Computer Science | |||||
| Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE with a | |||||
| Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from | |||||
| an institution recognized by the University Senate | |||||
| BSc. Statistics | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in | 8 Semesters | |||
| English and B- in Mathematics. OR Diploma in | |||||
| applied Sciences in which there has been a | |||||
| substantive mathematics content, with at least a | |||||
| credit pass in relevant subjects from an institution | |||||
| recognized by the University Senate. | |||||
| BSc. in Mathematics and | Mean grade of C+ at KCSE with at least C+ in | 8 Semesters | |||
| Computer Science | Mathematics. In addition, applicants must have | ||||
| grade C-(minus) in both Chemistry and Physics. | |||||
| BSc. In Actuarial Science | Mean grade of C Plus (C+) at KCSE with at least | 8 Semesters | |||
| C+ in English and Mathematics | |||||
| OR | |||||
| A mean grade of KCSE C Plain with C in | |||||
| Mathematics KNEC Diploma or equivalent in | |||||
| relevant subjects with at least a credit pass from an | |||||
| institution recognized by the University Senate. | |||||
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | |||||
| Diploma in Information | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | ||||
| Technology | of C- (C Minus) with at least D+ in | ||||
| Diploma in Business | English/Kiswahili and Mathematics | ||||
| Information Technology | . | 6 Semesters | |||
OR
KCSE mean grade D+ (D Plus) and a certificate
in any relevant area with at a pass from an
institution recognized by the University Senate.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
| Certificate in Information | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | |||||
| Technology | of D+ (Plus) with at least D (plain) in | 4 Semesters | ||||
| Certificate in Business | English/Kiswahili and Mathematics | |||||
| Information Technology | ||||||
| SHORT COURSES | ||||||
| Proficiency Certificate in | Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate | 8 weeks – fulltime | ||||
| Computer Applications | OR | 12 weeks – part time | ||||
| An equivalent qualification from an institution | ||||||
| CISCO IT Essentials | recognized by university senate | |||||
| Proficiency certificate in data | KSCE Certificate | 10 Days | ||||
| analysis | ||||||
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES | ||||||
| POST GRADUATE PROGRAMME | ||||||
| Be a holder of Bachelor’s degree in | Medical | |||||
| MSc. Medical Laboratory | Laboratory Sciences or related field | from a | 4 Semesters | |||
| Sciences | ||||||
| recognized university. | ||||||
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||||||
| BSc. Forensic Science | KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 Semesters | ||||
| with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological | ||||||
| Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/ | ||||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||||
| BSc. in Clinical Medicine & | KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | |||||
| Community Health (Direct | with C+ (plus) in English/Kiswahili, Biology or | |||||
| Entry) | Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Mathematics/ | 12 Trimesters | ||||
| Physics/Physical Sciences. | ||||||
| BSc. in Clinical Medicine & | Must have had mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE | |||||
| Community Health (Mature | and a Diploma or Higher Diploma in Clinical | 8 Semesters | ||||
| Entry) | Medicine and Surgery | |||||
| Be registered by the Clinical Officer’s Council of | ||||||
| Kenya. | ||||||
| BSc. Community Health & | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | |||||
| Development | of C+ (C plus) with C (plain) in Biology or | 8 Semesters | ||||
| Biological Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) | ||||||
| in Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics/Physical | ||||
| Sciences. | ||||
| BSc. Medical Laboratory | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of | 8 Semesters | ||
| Sciences | C+ (C plus) with C (plain) in Biology /Biological | |||
| Sciences and a minimum of C- (minus) in | ||||
| Chemistry and | Mathematics/Physics/Physical | |||
| Sciences. | ||||
| BSc. in Health Information | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education mean | 8 Semesters | ||
| Management & Informatics | grade of C+ (plus) and above with a combination | |||
| of: English or Kiswahili C , Biology/Biological | ||||
| Sciences, C , Mathematics C, Physics or | ||||
| Chemistry C | ||||
| OR | ||||
| Diploma in Health Records and Information | ||||
| Technology or any other equivalent qualification | ||||
| from an institution recognized by the University | ||||
| Senate. | ||||
| BSc. Nursing | KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | |||
| with C+ (plus) in English, Biology or Biological | 12 Trimesters | |||
| Sciences, | Chemistry, | Mathematics/ | ||
| Physics/Physical Sciences. | ||||
| DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | ||||
| Diploma in Clinical Medicine & | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | |||
| Surgery | of C (plain) with C (plain) in English/Kiswahili | |||
| and Biology/Biological Sciences, and C- in | 9 Trimesters | |||
| Chemistry and Mathematics/Physics | ||||
| Diploma in Health Information | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 6 Semesters | ||
| Management & Informatics | of C- (minus) with: D+ (Plus) in | |||
| English/Kiswahili, Biology/ Biological Sciences | ||||
| and D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics | ||||
| /Physics/ Physical Sciences | ||||
| Diploma in HIV Management | Mean Grade C- (minus) at K.C.S.E with D+ | 3 Semesters | ||
| (Plus) in Biology/Biological Sciences and a | ||||
| minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and | ||||
| Mathematics/Physics/Physical Science | ||||
| Diploma in Community Health | KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus) | |||
| & Development | with D+ (Plus) in Biology or Biological Sciences | |||
| and a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Chemistry and | ||||
| Mathematics/Physics/Physical Sciences. | ||||
| OR | 6 Semesters | |||
| Credit pass in any relevant certificate course with | ||||
| at least KCSE Grade D+ (Plus). | ||||
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES | ||||
| Certificate in Community Health | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | |||
| & Development | of D+ (Plus) | 4 Semesters | ||
| Certificate in HIV Management | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 1 Semester | ||
| of D+ (Plus) | ||||
| SHORT COURSES | ||||
| 1. Molecular Diagnostics | Be a holder KCSE/KCE Certificate | 2 weeks | ||
| 2. Total Quality Management in | OR | |||
| Clinical Laboratories | An equivalent qualification from an institution | |||
| recognized by university senate. | ||||
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND BUILDING ENVIRONMENT DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
| Bachelor of Technology in | KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) | 8 semesters | |
| Electrical and Computer | with C+ (plus) in; | ||
| Engineering. | 1. | Mathematics | |
| Bachelor of Technology in | 2. | Physics/ Chemistry | |
| 3. | Biology/Geography/History/Commerce | ||
| Construction and Property | |||
| Management. | |||
| Diploma in Electrical & | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 6 semesters | |
| Electronics Engineering | of C- (C Minus) with at least D+ in Mathematics | ||
| Diploma in Mechanical | & Physics/Physical Science | ||
| Engineering | . | ||
| OR | |||
| KCSE mean grade D+ (D Plus) and a certificate | |||
| in any relevant area with at least a pass from an | |||
| institution recognized by the University Senate | |||
| Diploma in Building | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 6 semesters | |
| Construction | of C- (C Minus) with at least D+ in Mathematics | ||
| Diploma in Quantity Survey | & Physics/Physical Science | ||
| Diploma in Architecture | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 6 semesters |
| of C- (C Minus) with at least D+ in Mathematics | ||
| & Physics/Physical Science | ||
| Diploma in Civil Engineering | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 6 semesters |
| of C- (C Minus) with at least D+ Mathematics & | ||
| Physics/Physical Science | ||
| CERTIFICATE COURSES | ||
| Certificate in Electrical & | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 4 semesters |
| Electronics Engineering | of D+ (Plus) with at least D Mathematics & | |
| Certificate in Automotive | Physics/Physical Science | |
| Engineering | ||
| Certificate in Architectural | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 4 semesters |
| Studies | of D+ (Plus) with at least D Mathematics & | |
| Certificate in Building | Physics/Physical Science | |
| Construction | ||
| SHORT COURSES | ||
| Certificate in Computer Aided | KCSE Results | 4 weeks |
| Architectural Design (CAAD) | ||
| Proficiency Course in Plumbing | KCSE Results | 6 weeks |
| and Tile work | ||
| DEPARTMENT OF HOSPITALITY AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY | ||
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| BSc in Fashion Design and | Mean grade of C+ (Plus) C (plain) in art | 8 Semesters – fulltime |
| Textile Technology | design/homescienceoronescience | 12 Semesters –parttime |
| subject(Chemistry, Biology and Physics /one art | ||
| subject (Geography , History) | ||
| OR | ||
| Pass in Diploma in fashion design or its equivalent | ||
| with minimum C- at KCSE. | ||
| BSc Hospitality Management | Mean grade of C+ (Plus | 8 Semesters |
| OR | ||
| Diploma in Food & Beverage / Hospitality | ||
| management or its equivalent with minimum C- at | ||
| KCSE. | ||
DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
| · Diploma in Fashion Design & | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 6 Semesters | |
| Textile Technology | of C- (C Minus) with at least D+ in | ||
| · Diploma in Hospitality | English/Kiswahili | ||
| Management | OR | ||
| · Diploma in Food & Beverage | KCSE mean grade D+ (D Plus) and a certificate | ||
| Management | in any relevant area with at least a pass from an | ||
| institution recognized by the University Senate | |||
| CERTIFICATE COURSES | |||
| Certificate in Food and | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 4 Semesters | |
| Beverage production Services | of D+ (Plus) | ||
| and Sales | |||
| Certificate in Fashion Design & | Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate | 4 Semesters | |
| Textile Technology | of D+ (Plus) | ||
| SHORT COURSES | |||
| Apparel accessories | Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate | 4 Weeks | |
| Interior design and fabric | OR | ||
| decoration | Those practicing in fashion industry | ||
| OR | |||
| Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the | |||
| School of Hospitality &Textile Technology as | |||
| equivalent to any of the above | |||
| Waiters’ proficiency | Be a holder of KCPE or KCSE certificate | 3 Weeks | |
| Basic cookery | OR | ||
| Those practicing in food industry | |||
| OR | |||
| Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the | |||
| School of Hospitality & Textile Technology as | |||
| equivalent to any of the above | |||
