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Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration(Public Administration) in Kenya

Discover colleges and universities in Kenya currently offering Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration(Public Administration), plus course details, typical duration and related programmes.

Course Name
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration(Public Administration)
Major Subject
Public Administration
Course Category
Degree
Average Study Duration
4 years
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About Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration(Public Administration)

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration(Public Administration)

Duration: 3 years

Tuition Fees: USD 5500

Minimum entry requirements:
- At least A’ Level or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
- Possession of ordinary diploma (NTA Level 6) from a recognized institution
- Ability to speak and write English clearly

Course List:
-Public Sector Budgeting
-Public Sector Management Accounting and Control
-Human Resource Planning Techniques
-Human Resources Development
-Human Resource Reward Management
-Human Resource Information System
-Human Resource Policies
-Principles of Public Administration
-Principles of Administrative Law
-Research Design
-Conducting Surveys
-Conducting Evaluation Research
-Human Resource Policy Formulation, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
-Strategic Human Resource Management
-Public Accounting and Finance
-Public Budget Management
Course requirements

A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or a diploma in public administration
or any other relevant qualifications from an institution recognized
by the institution.

Duration

Four years
Admission requirements
-Candidates must scored a C+ in KCSE and above or
-A diploma in public administration with a credit pass
Course duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

Universities Offering Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration(Public Administration)

Qualifications:-
KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CHE
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of business and management from an institution recognized by the University Senate in liaison with CHE and which may be eligible for credit transfers on application as spelt out by the University’s credit transfer policy

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages as in (i) above. The Candidate must score at least a C plain in the subject he/she is bridging in as in 2.7.1.1. (i) above;
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades as in 2.7.1.1.(ii) above. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging in as 2.7.1.1 (ii)

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English.

Entry Requirements:
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CHE
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of business and management from an institution recognized by the University Senate in liaison with CHE and which may be eligible for credit transfers on application as spelt out by the University’s credit transfer policy

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages as in (i) above. The Candidate must score at least a C plain in the subject he/she is bridging.
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging.

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English



ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:-
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CHE
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of business and management from an institution recognized by the University Senate in liaison with CHE and which may be eligible for credit transfers on application as spelt out by the University’s credit transfer policy

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages as in (i) above. The Candidate must score at least a C plain in the subject he/she is bridging .
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades as in 2.7.1.1.(ii) above. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging .

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English
Entry Requirements:-
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CHE
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of business and management from an institution recognized by the University Senate in liaison with CHE and which may be eligible for credit transfers on application as spelt out by the University’s credit transfer policy

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages. The Candidate must score at least a C plain in the subject he/she is bridging.
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades . The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging.

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English

Entry Requirements:-
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CHE
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of the principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines in the field of business and management from an institution recognized by the University Senate in liaison with CHE and which may be eligible for credit transfers on application as spelt out by the University’s credit transfer policy

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages.. The Candidate must score at least a C plain in the subject he/she is bridging in .
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging in.

i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English.
The program is made of
students wishing to work
in government institutions
or those working with the
public service.

Entry requirements
- Students applying for this
program are required to possess
either of the qualifications below:
(i)C+ in KCSE
(ii)Two principal passes and one subsidiary pass
at A levels
(iii) A diploma in public administration or its
equivalent from a reputable institution.

Program duration
- This course takes four years
Entry requirements:-

(i) Minimum Mean Grade of C+ (Plus) at KCSE

OR

(ii)- A Level: 2 principals and a subsidiary.

OR

(iii) Diploma in Public Administration or related field from a recognized institution (Those with Distinction and credit may be admitted into 2nd year of study)

Full time

Venue: Kericho & Sotik Campuses

Duration: 4 Academic Years.
Entry requirements
-A KCSE Certificate or a slip with a C+ and above or
-Hold a diploma in public administration
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Admission requirements
-A minimum of C+ in KCSE
or a diploma in relevant
discipline from a recognized
institution.

Course duration
-Four years

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