Below is a list of courses offered at Maasai Mara University, admission requirements,fee structure and contacts:

How can I contact the Office of Admissions if I have questions?

A: General international admissions information is detailed throughout our website. If you have additional questions, email us info@mmarau.ac.ke, reg.aa@mmarau.ac.ke or dial Tel: +254 020 5131400

Q: What are the admission criteria for different academic programmes?

A: Undergraduate programmes

Minimum mean grade of C+ at KCSE OR

principals and 1 subsidiary pass at “A” level OR

A Diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized institution.

In addition, applicants must meet the specific subject requirements for each programme

Masters programmes

Bachelors Degree, Second Class (Upper Division) in a relevant field of study or its equivalent from a recognized University OR

Bachelors Degree, Second class Honors (Lower Division), with at least two years post qualification work experience OR

Bachelors Degree with a Pass and a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field of study.

Ph.D. programmes

Masters degree in a relevant field of study, from a recognized university.

Q: Do I qualify to join Maasai Mara University for an Undergraduate Degree/ Diploma programme and How much will it cost me?

A: For Undergraduate Degree, you require a minimum C+ grade or its equivalent; For Diploma programme, a minimum C plain grade or its equivalent.

SCHOOL OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Academic Programmes

Doctorate Programmers	Master Programmes		Undergraduate Programmers
Doctor of Philosophy in Linguistics. Doctor of Philosophy in Kiswahili. Doctor of Philosophy in Literature	Master of Social Work Master of Arts in Philosophy Master of Arts (Kiswahili)		Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Penology Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Public Administration Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration) Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Studies Bachelor of Arts in Community Development Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Religion Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Public Relations Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Journalism Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili and Media Studies Bachelor of Arts in Literature, Theatre, and Film Bachelor of Arts in History Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy Bachelor of Arts in Language and Communication Studies
Diploma Programmers		Certificate Programmes
Diploma in Public Administration Diploma in Criminology Diploma in Social Work Diploma in Community Development		Certificate in Social Work Certificate in Community Development Certificate in Criminology

School of Natural Resources, Environmental Studies and Agriculture

Academic Programmes

PhD Programmes	Masters Programmes	Undergraduate Programmes
Ph.D. in Land Resource Management Ph.D. in Environmental Planning & Management	Master of Science in Environmental Science Master of Arts in Geography Master of Environmental Planning & Management Master of Science in Land Resource Management	Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Earth Sciences) Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning Bachelor of Arts in Geography Bachelor of Environmental Management. Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies Bachelor of Environmental Studies(Biology and Health) Bachelor of Science in Forestry Ecosystem Management Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Resource Management) Bachelor of Science(Forestry) Bachelor of Science (Animal Health and Production) Bachelor of Science in Leather Production and Processing Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Biotechnology

SCHOOL OF TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

Academic Programmes

		Undergraduate Programmes
		Bachelor of Tourism Management Bachelor of Hotels and Hospitality Management Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Management Bachelor of Tours and Travel Management

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Business Administration
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Economics.

Master of Business Administration

Minimum entry requirements:

• Holders of a 1st Class/2nd Class (Upper Division) degree in Business, Economics, Administration or Commerce from a recognized University OR.
• 2nd Class Bachelors Degree (Lower Division) in a relevant area of study with at least two years of post-qualification work experience or with a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s Degree with a Pass and a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field.

Masters of Science in Human Resource Management

Minimum entry requirements:

• At least a 2nd class honours Bachelors degree (Upper Division) in a relevant area from a recognized University OR
• 2nd Class Bachelors degree (Lower Division) in a relevant field with at least two years post qualification experience OR
• A 2nd Class Bachelors degree (Lower Division) with a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized Institution with relevant work experience or research publication.
  Master of Science in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management

• Master of Science in Economic Policy Analysis and Management
• Master of Science in Economics and Statistics
• Master of Science in Financial Economics
• Master of Business Management
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics and Resource Management
• Bachelor of Science in Economics
• Bachelor of Science in Financial Economics
• Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
• Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics
• Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Science in Project Planning and Management
• Bachelor of Business Management

Admission Requirement:

• Minimum Mean Grade of C+ at KCSE and at least a C Plain in English and Mathematics or Business Studies or Commerce or Accounting or Economics OR

• Two Principles and a Subsidiary Pass at ‘A’ Level plus at least a Pass in Mathematics and English at ‘O’ Level OR

• Diploma holders in Business related discipline from a recognized institution OR

• CPA/CPS

Part I – 1st year

Part II – 2nd year

Part III – 3rd year

• HND holders Credit or Distinction – 3rd year

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Academic Programmes

Doctorate Programmers	Master Programmes			Undergraduate Programmers
Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Development Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology	Master of Education (Guidance and Counseling) Master of Education (Educational Administration) Master of Education (Early Childhood Development) Master of Education (Philosophy of Education) Master of Education (Special Needs Education) Master of Education (Educational Psychology) Master of Education (Curriculum Instruction and Media) Master of Education (Executive) in Leadership and Policy studies			Bachelor of Education (Arts) Bachelor of Education (Science) Bachelor of Education (Arts) with Special Needs Education Bachelor of Education (Arts) with Guidance and Counseling Bachelor of Education (Science) with Special Needs Education Bachelor of Education (Science) with Guidance and Counseling Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development Education)
Diploma Programmers
Diploma in Education (primary Option) Diploma in Early Childhood Development Education Diploma in Education (Arts) Diploma in Education (Science)

SCHOOL OF PURE AND APPLIED SCIENCES

Ph.D. Programmes

• Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Statistics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry
• Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
• Doctor of Philosophy in Pure Mathematics

Master Programmes

• Master of Science in Applied Statistics
• Master of Science in Chemistry
• Master of Science in Physics
• Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
• Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
• Master of Science in Computer Science
• Master of Science in Information Science
• Master of Science in Applied Entomology

Undergraduate Programmes

The School has a variety of Undergraduate programs in various areas like Computer Science, Applied Statistics with Computing, Information Science, Chemistry,  Physics, Zoology, and Mathematics. The following programs are ongoing in the school. Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

• Bachelor of Science (Applied statistics with Computing)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Science
• Bachelor of Science (Chemistry)
• Bachelor of Science (Physics)
• Bachelor of Science (Plant Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Mathematics)
• Bachelor of Science (Zoology)
• Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
• Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
• Bachelor of Science (General)

Diploma Programmes

All most all the Departments in the School also offers some highly demand Diploma Programs. Below is the list of their Name of program, Admission Requirements and fee structure.

• Diploma in Computer Science
• Diploma in Applied statistics with Computing
• Diploma in Information Science
• Diploma in Chemistry
• Diploma in Physics
• Diploma in Zoology

Certificate Programmes

The Department of Computer and Information Science and Department of Mathematics & Physical Sciences offers various certificate programs. E.g.

• Certificate in Computer Science
• Certificate in Applied statistics with Computing

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Science(Food, Nutrition and Dietetics)
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

TVET COURSES, ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND FEE STRUCTURE

NO.	COURSE & LEVEL	REQUIREMENTS	NO OF	DURATI	EXAM	INTAKE
			TERMS	ON	BODY
1.	Sign Language level 4	KCSE	4 Terms	1 Year	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	(Artisan)
2.	Applied Biology level 6	KCSE C- & above or at least a Credit Pass in a	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	(Diploma)	relevant Certificate (e.g. Biology, Agriculture,
		Environmental Science, Agronomy) from a
		recognized Institution.
3.	Applied Biology level 5	KCSE D & above	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	(Certificate)
4.	Computer Applications	Open	1 Terms	3 months	CDACC	CONTINUOUS
	Level 3
5.	Human Resource	KCSE Mean grade C minus and above or A	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Management Level 6	certificate in Human resource Management
	(Diploma)	from a recognize examine body or KCE
		Division III KACE I principal and 1 subsidiary
		OR Equivalent qualification as determined by
		KNQF 5
6.	Human Resource	KCSE D AND ABOVE OR EQUIVALENT	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Management Level 5	QUALIFICATION AS DETERMINED BY
	(Certificate)	KNQA
7.	Environmental Management	KCSE C- & above or pass in level 5	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Level 6 (Diploma)
8.	Environmental Management	KCSE D & above	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Level 5 (Certificate)
9.	Food and Beverages, Sales	KCSE C- & above D+ English/ Kiswahili D+	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	and Service Management	Biology/A or pass in level 5
	Level 6 (Diploma)	Alternatively, a pass in Food and Beverages
		Sales and Service Management Level 5
		(Certificate).

 

2. Additional Requirements:
3. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili (written and spoken).
4. Basic computer skills are often recommended or required.
5. Uniform and Attire:
6. Chef’s uniform (including hat, coat, apron, and trousers).

• Service uniform (including shirt, trousers/skirt, and service apron).

1. Books and Learning Materials:
   • Textbooks on food and beverage service and management.
2. Recipe books and culinary guides.

• Service operation manuals and hospitality management texts.

1. Kitchen and Service items:
   • Waiters’ cloth
   • Wine/ Cork screw
   • Black trouser
   • White Shirt
   • Black-half coat
   • Closed Black leather shoes
   • Dust coat
2. Technology and Equipment:
   • Access to a computer or laptop with relevant software for hospitality management.
3. Calculator for cost calculations and inventory management.

• Access to the internet for research and online learning materials.

1. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Hair nets or caps.
• Masks (if required for specific training environments).

1. Stationery:
2. Pens and pencils.
3. Folders and binders for organizing notes and assignments.

10.	Food and Beverages, Sales	KCSE D & above	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	and Service Management	Material requirements for LEVEL 6 Required.
	Level 5 (Certificate)
11.	Social Work and	KCSE C- & above or pass in level 5	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Community Development	Credit pass in Certificate by KNEC
	Level 6 (Diploma)	Examination or an equivalent qualification
		from an Institution recognized by the
		University.
12.	Social Work and	KCSE D & above or Credit pass in Artisan by	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Community Development	KNEC Examination or an equivalent
	Level 5 (Certificate)	qualification from an Institution recognized by
		the University.
13.	Christian Ministry Level 6	KCSE C- & above or pass in level 5	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	(Diploma)	-A personal statement of faith and interest in
		youth ministry(optional)
		-A completed application form and fee
14.	Christian Ministry Level 5	KCSE D & above	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	(Certificate)	-Certificate Level 4 in a related course Or
		Equivalent qualifications as determined by
		Kenya National Qualifications Authority
		(KNQA)
15.	Nutrition and Dietetics	KCSE C- & above or pass in level 5 Mandatory	6 Terms	2 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Level 6 (Diploma)	subjects shall be D+ in English,
		Biology/Biological Sciences and
		Chemistry/Physical sciences.

 

16.	Nutrition and Dietetics	KCSE D+, & above Mean Grade D+, D+ in	3 Terms	1 Years	CDACC	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	Level 5 (Certificate)	English or Kiswahili and Biology/ Biological
		Sciences D in any one of the following: Home
		Science, Agriculture, Mathematics, Physics,
		General Science.
17.	Health Care Assistant Level	KCSE C- & above	3 Terms	1 Years	MMU	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	5 (Certificate)	D+ in English or Kiswahili
		D+ Biology or any Science
		Community Health Assistant Level 4
		Certificate.
18.	Community-Based Work	Open	3 Terms	1 Years	MMU-	JAN/MAY/SEPT
	with Children and Youth				APSI
	Level 5 (Certificate)

 

Fees Structure of Academic Programmes

• Fees Structure 2021/2022
• Fees Structure 2023/2024
• Fee Structure for PhD (By Course work) & Masters Programme
• Fees structure for PhD Thesis only
• TVET Fees Structure
• Fees Structure for Short course in Public Policy and Governance

Maasai Mara University Contacts

Maasai Mara University

1. O. Box 861-20500
   Narok, Kenya
   Tel: (254) 20 5131400
   Email: info@mmarau.ac.ke