| ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMMES | |
| Modes of Study: Full Time, School Based, Evening & Weekend | |
| SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY | |
| COURSES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
| Bachelor of Science (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering) Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) | (i) KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a minimum of B+(Plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and B(Plain) in Chemistry and English OR (ii) Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of Credit pass in relevant field of study from a recognized institution. |
| Bachelor of Science (Information Technology) Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication & Information Technology) | (i) KCSE Mean Grade C+(Plus) with C+(Plus) in English and C+(Plus) in Mathematics, OR (ii)Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in IT with Credit Pass |
| Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | (i) KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with B+(Plus) in Mathematics, B+ in Physics and C+ in English, R (ii) Diploma in Computer Science or related field with Credit Pass and Mean Grade of C(Plain) in KCSE with C+ in Mathematics and Physics. |
| Bachelor of Science (Cloud Computing and Information Security) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with a minimum of C+ (plus) or equivalent in Mathematics and Physics and a minimum grade of C in English / Kiswahili. |
| SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT | |
| COURSES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Human Resource ManagementFinance Strategic ManagementMarketing | A holder of a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree or its equivalent in business from University or other institution recognized by University Senate OR A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of Business & Economics |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) Marketing, Strategic Management, Human Resource Management,Accounting & Finance Master of Science (Human Resource Management) Master of Science (Finance) Master of Economics Master of Science (Finance) Master of Science (Econometrics) Master of Economics (Policy & Management) | Holders of Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Honour’s (Upper Division) from a recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years’ relevant work experience may be considered |
| Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Economics and Finance Bachelor of Economics and Statistics Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Science (Banking & Credit Management) | KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English |
| Bachelor of Science (Hospitality and Tourism Management) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+(plus) or equivalent in any three (3) of the following subjects: English/Kiswahili/Foreign Languages; Biology/Biological Sciences; Chemistry/Physical Sciences/Physics; Mathematics; OR C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Hospitality Management from a recognized institution |
| Bachelor of Science (Hospitality Management) | |
| SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | |
| COURSES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational ManagementCurriculum StudiesEducational Communication & Information TechnologyEducational Psychology | A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of EducationMust have covered at-least five (5) Units at M.Ed level in area of specialization with B and above or equivalent grade Must show ability to undertake academic research in the areas of specialization. |
| Master of Education (M.Ed):- Educational Administration & PlanningCurriculum StudiesEducational Communication & Information Technology.Early Childhood EducationEducational Psychology | Holders of Bachelor’s Degree with 2nd Class Honour’s (Upper Division) from a recognized institution. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C and above in units relevant to their specialization |
| Bachelor of Education (Arts) | Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE OR equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE OR equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects |
| Bachelor of Education (Science) | Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects and C+ (plus) in Mathematics OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education and at least C+ (plus) in two teaching subjects. |
| Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education | Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in ECDE or its equivalent with an overall pass of credit or distinction. |
| Bachelor of Education in Special Needs Education | Minimum of C+ (plus) in KCSE or equivalent with at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects OR minimum of C (plain) in KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Education OR Special Education and at least C + (plus) in two teaching subjects. |
| SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |
| COURSES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
| Master of Science in Agribusiness Management | A holder of FIRST CLASS or UPPER SECOND-CLASS degree in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics or any Agricultural Sciences degree (with a strong background in economics or business) from a university recognized by Machakos University Senate; OR A holder of LOWER SECOND-CLASS degree in the same disciplines as in (1), but must show a proof of academic advancement either through research and publication or postgraduate training in agribusiness related field or at least two year of relevant field experience; OR A holder of a PASS degree in the same discipline as in (1) above AND a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized University OR at least five years of relevant field experience and evidence of research publication since graduation. |
| Master of Environmental Science | (1)At least a Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) in Bachelor of Environmental Science, or related disciplines such as Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatic Sciences, Environmental Resource Conservation from Machakos University or any other recognized university. (2)A Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) Degree in the above disciplines with at least two years of relevant experience after the first degree in areas related to Environment Science |
| Master of Environmental Studies and Community Development | (1)At least a Second Class Honors (Upper Division) Degree in Environmental Studies and related disciplines such as Geography, Natural Resources Management, Agriculture, Biological sciences, Urban & Regional Planning, Developmental Studies from Machakos University or any other recognized university. OR (2)A Lower Second Class (Lower Second) Degree in the above disciplines with at least two years of relevant experience after the first degree in areas related to Environment and Development. |
| Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Education and Extension) Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management and Trade) | KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Mathematics OR Mean Grade C+ (Plus) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma in Agricultural Education or related Agricultural Course |
| Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Community Development) Bachelors of Environmental Studies (Environmental Resource Conservation) Bachelor of Environmental Sciences | KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+(Plus) in Biology, Chemistry, Agriculture, Geography and Mathematics OR Mean Grade C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with at least credit pass in an environmental related course from a recognized/accredited institution. |
| Bachelor of Science (Public Health) Bachelor of Science (Food, Nutrition & Dietetics) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least C+ in the following subjects, Mathematics or physics, Chemistry, Biology, English or Kiswahili |
| Bachelor of Science in Community Resource Management | i. KCSE minimum grade of C+ in either of the following subjects: Alternative A: Biology or Agriculture, Geography or Home Science. Alternative B: Business Studies, Commerce, Accounting or any Other Art-Based Subjects. ii. OR Mean grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or equivalent with a Diploma of at least credit pass in Community Development or Extension-related work from a recognized institution. iii. OR Mean grade of C- at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma of at least credit pass in Community Development or Extension-related work at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions. |
| SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES | |
| COURSES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
| Master of Science (Chemistry) | Holders of Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) with at least an upper class honours OR Holders of Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed) with at least an upper 2nd class honours degree and who have studied Chemistry either as a major or as a regular subject. |
| Masters of Science (Mathematical Modelling and Computation) | Holders of Bachelor of Science degree (B.Sc) with at least an upper class honours OR Holders of Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed) with at least an upper 2nd class honours degree and who have studied Mathematics either as a major or as a regular subject. |
| Bachelor of Science (Statistics and Programming) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with atleast B(Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics C+(Plus) in English and C(Plain) in Physics OR Must have a Minimum of C (Plain) at KCSE and a Diploma in Statistics with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate. |
| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics and Computer Science) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B(Plain) or equivalent in Mathematics C+(Plus) in English and C(Plain) in Physics OR Must have passed with a credit at Diploma level in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or any other relevant Diploma to be determined by the department of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science at Machakos University & must have at least C+ (plus) at KCSE or equivalent. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution. |
| Bachelor of Science (Mathematics) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B-(Minus) in Mathematics or equivalent OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution. |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or equivalent with at least B-(Minus) in Biology/ Biological. In addition, the student must satisfy any of the following minimum requirement. Alternative A: Chemistry C+, Physics C (Plain), Mathematics C (plain), Geography B- (minus), English C+ (plus) Alternative B: Physical Science B- (minus), Mathematics C(plain), Geography B- (minus), English C+ (plus), Agriculture B- (minus) OR KCSE mean grade of C (plain) and a Diploma in Forestry, Education (Biology, Agriculture), Applied Biology, Wildlife or Wetlands with at least a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University senate. OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution. |
| Bachelor of Science (Actuarial Science) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least B(Plain) in Mathematics and B-(Minus) in English OR Diploma holder in Actuarial Science with atleast credit pass from accredited institution and a C+ in Mathematics at KCSE OR Mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Machakos University or any other recognized/accredited institution. |
| Bachelor of science (Analytical Chemistry) | KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least C+(Plus) in Chemistry and Mathematics or equivalent, must have passed in Physics or Biology with a minimum grade of C+ (plus); OR KCSE mean Grade C (plain) or equivalent with a Diploma of at least pass in the relevant field of study from a recognized institution. |
| Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics & Technology) | |
| SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| COURSES | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS |
| PhD in Applied Linguistics | A holder of a Master of Arts (MA) degree or its equivalent from a University or other institution recognized by University Senate OR A holder of a Master degree from a recognized University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Master of Arts in Philosophy and religionEnglish and LinguisticsKiswahiliApplied LinguisticsReligious Studies (Christianity, Islam and ATR)Literature | Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or its Equivalent in related disciplines from recognized University. Those with Second Class (Lower Division) may be considered on condition that they have Grade C” and above in units relevant to their areas of specialization |
| Bachelor of Arts in:- (Counselling; Psychology; Sociology, Philosophy and Religious Studies; Kiswahili; Counselling Psychology; English and Linguistics; Gender and Development Studies; Literature; Geography; History, Archeology and Political Studies) | Minimum C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) OR KNEC Diploma or its equivalent |
| Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development) Bachelor of Arts (Counselling Psychology) | Minimum C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) OR KNEC Diploma or its equivalent |
| Bachelor of Science in Community Resource Management | Minimum C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) OR KNEC Diploma or its equivalent |
| Bachelor of Science in Fashion, Design and Marketing | KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with at least C+(Plus) in Art and Design or Home Science or any one science Subject; OR mean grade of C(Plain)at KCSE or equivalent with a diploma of at least credit pass in Fashion design or Clothing technology from a recognized institution; OR mean grade of C-(Minus) at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma of at least a credit pass in Fashion design or clothing technology from a recognized institution. |
| TVET DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES | |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering Diploma in Building & Construction Technology Diploma in Civil Engineering Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Power Option) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Plant Option) Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (Production Option) Diploma in Business Management Diploma in Information Technology and Communication Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain Management Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management Diploma in Fashion Design & Clothing Technology Diploma in Food and Beverage Production, Service & Sales | |
| The minimum entry requirement for KNEC Diploma is a Mean Grade of C- (Minus) or a Craft Certificate in relevant field. The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) is the sole Examining Body for the TVET Diploma Programmes offered at Machakos University. | |
| PROFFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES | |
| Huawei Certified ICT Associate (HCIA) Datacom Training Cloud-Computing Training Artificial Intelligence Training Bakery and Pastry Integrated Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit INTAKES FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SHORT COURSES ARE OPEN ANNUALLY!! | |
| For additional information, please contact: Customer Service ( 0739 184 442 / 0735 247 939 ) Admissions Office 0733 664 117 | |
