The Co-operative University of Kenya(CUK) is a chartered public University established by the Government of Kenya under the Universities Act 2012. CUK is located in Karen approximately 20 KM from Nairobi city centre, in a very conducive environment for learning. Our registered offices are located in Karen, Ushirika Road P.O Box 24814-00502 Karen, Nairobi Kenya. The modes of study are Full Time (Main Campus Karen), and eLearning mode under the Institute of Open Distance, and eLearning (IODeL). The University has three (3) intakes in a year; January, May and September.
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES ON OFFER 2021
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
- Be a holder of Master’s Degree in Business Administration from CUK or its equivalent from a recognized institution/ University; or
- Be a holder of a Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline from CUK or its equivalent from a recognized institution/university; or
- Completion of KNQF level 9.
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| 1. | Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Duration 4 Semesters |
A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with:
– At least Upper Second Class Honours or – Lower Second Class Honours and proven evidence of research or three (3) years relevant work experience or – Pass with five (5) years work experience post qualification experience. or – Pass with Postgraduate Diploma
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| 1. | Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) | KCSE Aggregate grade “C+” and grade “C” in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology and English/Kiswahilior
A holder of a relevant Diploma/Professional course from any institution recognized by the University Senate
DURATION 8 Semesters plus 12 weeks of industrial attachment for KCSE Certificate holders. Applicants with other qualifications may benefit from exemptions in recognition of prior learning as per approved CUE/KNQA |
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| 2. | Bachelor of Science in Finance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3. | Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4. | Bachelor of Human Resource Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5. | Bachelor of Science in Accounting | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6. | Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 7. | Bachelor of Business Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8. | Bachelor of Tourism Management | KCSE Aggregate grade “C+” and grade “C” in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Biology/ Home Science and English/Kiswahilior
A holder of a relevant Diploma/ Professional course from any institution recognized by the University Senate
DURATION 8 Semesters plus 12 weeks of industrial attachment for KCSE Certificate holders. Applicants with other qualifications may benefit from exemptions in recognition of prior learning as per approved CUE/KNQA |
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| 9. | Bachelor of Catering & Hospitality Management | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SCHOOL OF COOPERATIVES AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
| S/NO | COURSE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
| 1 | DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN CO-OPERATIVE BUSINESS (Ph.D.) | The minimum requirements shall be a master’s degree in the field of co-operative or business-related field from an accredited education institution
or completion of KNQF level 9.Students will be on provisional registration until they submit their research proposals according to the university format within twelve months from the date of registration. Student may attend an interview conducted by the department DURATION The Programme shall run for 3 years for fulltime and a maximum of 4 years for part-time |
| 2 | Master of Co-operative Management | A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Co-operative Business or Community Development and Social Work with:– At least Upper Second Class Honours
– Lower Second Class Honours and proven evidence of research or three (3) years relevant work experience – Pass and five (5) years work experience post qualification experience. – Pass and Postgraduate Diploma
A holder of Bachelors degree in any discipline with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and a Postgraduate Diploma in Co-operative Management DURATION The Programme shall run for 2 years for fulltime and a maximum of 3 years for part-time |
| 3 | Master of Community Development | |
| UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| 1 | Bachelor of Co-operative Business | ENTRY REQUIREMENTSKCSE Aggregate grade “C+” and grade “C” in Mathematics and English or a holder of a relevant Diploma from any institution recognized by the University Senate
DURATION 8 Semesters plus 12 weeks of industrial attachment for KCSE Certificate holders. Applicants with other qualifications may benefit from exemptions in recognition of prior learning as per approved CUE/KNQA |
| 2 | Bachelor of Co-operative and Community Development | |
| 3 | Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management and Sustainable Development | |
| 4 | Bachelor of Community Development | |
| 5 | Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management | |
| 6 | Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science and Technolo | |
INSTITUTE OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
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DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES |
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| 1. | Diploma in Community Development and Social Work | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
KCSE Aggregate grade “C-” (or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate)
DURATION 4 Semesters plus 12 weeks of industrial attachment for KCSE Certificate holders. |
| 2. | Diploma in Agri-Business Management | |
| 3. | Diploma in Information Technology | |
| 4. | Diploma in Business Information Technology | |
| 5. | Diploma in Business Administration | |
| 6. | Diploma in Catering and Hotel Management | |
| 7. | Diploma in Marketing | |
| 8. | Diploma in Risk Management and Insurance | |
| 9. | Diploma in Business Management | |
| 10. | Diploma in Banking and Finance | |
| 11. | Diploma in Tourism Management | |
| 12. | Diploma in Credit Management | |
| 13. | Diploma in Human Resource Management | |
| 14. | Diploma in Microfinance | |
| CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES | ||
| 1. | Certificate in Business Management | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
KCSE Aggregate grade “D” DURATION 2 Semesters plus 12 weeks of industrial attachment for KCSE Certificate holders. |
| 2. | Certificate in Supply Chain Management | |
| 3. | Certificate in Co-operative Management | |