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Academic programmes

Certificate courses

S/NoName of programmeMinimum Entry Requirements
 1Certificate in County GovernanceKCSE D+
 2Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies ManagementKCSE D+
 3Certificate  in Information TechnologyKCSE D+
 4Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)KCSE certificate
 5Certificate in AgricultureKCSE D+
 6Certificate in GemmologyKCSE D+

    Diploma courses

     1Diploma in AgricultureKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     2Diploma in Community DevelopmentKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     3Diploma in County GovernanceKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     4Diploma in Information TechnologyKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     5Diploma in Business AdministrationKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     6Diploma in Tourism ManagementKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     7Diploma in Mining EngineeringKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     8Diploma in Mechanical EngineeringKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     9Diploma in Civil EngineeringKCSE C- or a relevant certificate
     10Diploma in Electrical and Electronics EngineeringKCSE C- or a relevant certificate

    Undergraduate courses

    S/NoName of programmeMinimum Entry Requirements
    1Bachelor of Science in Information TechnologyKCSE Mean Grade KCSE C+ and grades C+ in Mathematics and English;
    2Bachelor of Science in GeoinformaticsKCSE Mean Grade of C+ and C+ in Mathematics, Physics Geography,.
    3Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer ScienceKCSE Mean Grade mean grade of C+ and Mathematics C+ and C- in both Chemistry and Physics or Physical Sciences and Biological Sciences
    4Bachelor of Science in StatisticsKCSE Mean grade of C+ and at least C+ in English and a minimum grade of B- in Mathematics
    5Bachelor of Science in Industrial ChemistryKCSE Mean Grade of C+ and English/Kiswahili C and Mathematics C+ With Chemistry C+, Physics C+ OR Physical Science B
    6Bachelor of Science in Analytical ChemistryKCSE Mean Grade of C+ and English/Kiswahili C and Mathematics C+ With Chemistry C+, Physics C+ OR Physical Science B
    7Bachelor of Science in Applied PhysicsKCSE Mean Grade C+ and Physics or Physical Science C+, Mathematics C+, English/Kiswahili C+, Chemistry/Biology or Biological Science/ Geography C+
    8Bachelor of EconomicsKCSE Mean Grade C+ and a C+ in Mathematics.
    9Bachelor of Commerce Options: Accounting, Finance, Marketing & Human Resource Management.KCSE Mean Grade C+ and a C in Mathematics and English, Or Diploma in a relevant Discipline Or Relevant professional qualifications.
    10Bachelor of Business Information TechnologyKCSE mean Grade C+ and a C in Mathematics and English, Or Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline
    11Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies ManagementKCSE mean grade C+ and a C in Mathematics and English, Or Diploma or professional certificate in relevant discipline.
    16Bachelor of Tourism Development and ManagementKCSE Mean Grade C+ and a C- in  English or Swahili Or Diploma in a relevant discipline
    17Bachelor of Maritime and Shipping ManagementKCSE Mean Grade C+ and a C in both Mathematics and English Or Diploma in a relevant discipline Or Relevant professional qualifications (such as CIPS/CPSP-K/CILT)
    18Bachelor of Public Administration and PolicyKCSE Mean Grade C+  and a C in both Mathematics and English/Swahili Or Diploma in a relevant discipline
    12Bachelor of Science in AgricultureKCSE Mean grade C+ and (C plain) in each of the following subjects: Physics/Maths, Chemistry, Biology, English/Kiswahili OR Diploma in relevant field
     13Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness ManagementKCSE Mean grade C+ or equivalent, minimum of D+ in mathematics, C in Biology or Agriculture or Geography, Chemistry or Physical Sciences and C in either English or Kiswahili. Or KCE DIV II or holders of a Certificate in agribusiness or related disciplined from recognized institution with a minimum of a CREDIT pass in Agriculture and related subjects.
    14Bachelor of Science in HorticultureKCSE Mean grade C+ and a minimum grade of C (plain) in each of the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics/Geography or C (plain) in each of the following subjects; Biological Sciences, Physical Sciences, Mathematics/Geography and C(plain) in English/Kiswahili, or 3rd Group II subject, or any of the Group IV subjects or any Group V.
    15Bachelor of Science in Rangeland Ecosystem Management  i).Holders of KCSE with a Mean Grade of C+ with passes of C or above in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics or Geography, and one of the following subjects: – English, Kiswahili, Physics (if not included above), History and Government, Geography (if not included above), CRE, Computer Studies, German, Music, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education, Home Science, Art & Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, French, Arabic, Business Studies. ii).Holders of KACE or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) Principal Passes in Biology or Geography and Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics. If Mathematics or Physics was not offered at KACE, then it is accepted at Ordinary Level but with a minimum of a Credit Pass. iii.) Holders of a Diploma in Agricultural Sciences, Livestock sciences, environmental sciences or related sciences from a recognized institution with KCSE mean grade of C or above or KCE Division 3 or above.
    19Bachelor of Science in Mining & Mineral Processing  EngineeringKCSE Mean grade C+ and mean grade for the total score in the four KUCCPS cluster subjects or at least B (plain) Holder of a Diploma in Engineering with a distinction or credit or any such qualification from Taita Taveta University or any other Institution accepted and recognized by the Senate will join (2) year after assessment of the experience in a relevant field.
    20Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringKCSE Mean grade C+ and mean grade for the total score in the four KUCCPS cluster subjects or at least B (plain) Holder of a Diploma in Engineering with a distinction or credit or any such qualification from Taita Taveta University or any other Institution accepted and recognized by the Senate will join (2) year after assessment of the experience in a relevant field.
    21Bachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringKCSE Mean grade C+ and mean grade for the total score in the four KUCCPS cluster subjects or at least B (plain) Holder of a Diploma in Engineering with a distinction or credit or any such qualification from Taita Taveta University or any other Institution accepted and recognized by the Senate will join (2) year after assessment of the experience in a relevant field
    22Bachelor of Education (Science)KCSE Mean grade C+ and C+ in two teaching subjects OR Mean Grade C plain with a Diploma in Education and C+ in two teaching subjects
    23Bachelor of Education (Arts)KCSE Mean grade C+ and C+ in two teaching subjects OR Mean Grade C plain with a Diploma in Education and C+ in two teaching subjects

    Masters courses

    1Master of Science in Data Science and AnalyticsUpper Second Class Honours degree from a recognized university in a numerate subject, such as mathematics, operational research, statistics, computer science, management science, economics, actuarial science, financial engineering, engineering or a suitable science degree. (ii) Under exceptional circumstances a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class Honours or its equivalent in a numerate subject as listed with evidence of proven research ability in an appropriate branch of Statistics and/or data analytics.  
    2Master of Science in Mathematical ModellingA Bachelor‘s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honors, having studied Mathematics/Statistics as a single subject or as a major of two subjects studied at the degree level at TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate. A holder of a quantitative degree, not necessarily in Statistics, with at least Upper Second Class Honours, from TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate, but with work experience in Statistics. A degree in Engineering, Economics (with mathematics minor) of at least second class division. A degree in Biological, Biomedical and Ecological Sciences (with interest in Modelling, Bioinformatics and Bio data analysis) with good analytical skills and Mathematics background. Under exceptional circumstances a Bachelor‘s degree with Lower Second Class Honours or its equivalent with evidence of proven research ability in an appropriate branch of Mathematics.
    3Master of Science in Applied StatisticsA Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, A holder of a quantitative degree, not necessarily in Statistics, with at least Upper Second Class Honours, from TTU or any other University recognized by the Senate, but with work experience in Statistics. Under exceptional circumstances a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class Honours or its equivalent
    4Master of Business Administration in Natural Resource ManagementBe a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. Alternative A: Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in any discipline provided the candidate can show proof of evidence of research ability or three (3) years of relevant experience in a relevant field.
    5Master of Business Administration MBA options;-Finance, Accounting, Marketing, Strategic Management  and Human Resource Management  Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in any discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. Alternative A: Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in any discipline provided the candidate can show proof of evidence of research ability or three (3) years of relevant experience in a relevant field.
    6Master of Science in Applied Crop ScienceHolder of Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second-Class honours in any discipline or its equivalent from an Institution recognized by the University Senate.
    7Master of Science in Climate Smart AgricultureHolders of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) in Agricultural Sciences or in related disciplines. ii. Holders of Bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Lower Division) in Agriculture Sciences or in related disciplines with evidence of at least one year relevant working experience. iii. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with a Pass in Agricultural Sciences or in related disciplines with evidence of at least Three years relevant experience iv. Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with a  Pass in Agricultural Science or in related disciplines with evidence of at least Three years relevant experience.   v. Holders of Postgraduate Diploma from Taita Taveta University or any other Institution recognized by the Senate of Taita Taveta with evidence of at least Two years relevant experience and an earned post graduate diploma in a relevant field.  
    8Master of Science in Information Technology A holder of Bachelor degree in Computing/Computer Science/Information Technology/Business Information Technology/Computer Technology/Computer Engineering or related filed of at least Upper Second Class Honours from a recognized University;
    9Master of Science in GeoinformaticsA holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studied Surveying and Land Information/Geomatics, Cartography, Geology, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Hydrology, Engineering, Survey, Information Technology, Mining and Mineral Processing Engineering at the degree level at TTU or at any other University recognized by the Senate;
    10Master’s in Education with specialization in;Education Administration, Curriculum Studies, Educational Foundations, Education Psychology and Counseling Psychology  A holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours, having studied Agricultural Education & Extension, Special needs education, Science Education science or Arts,  BSc and BA with PGDE at TTU or at any other University recognized by the Senate.  Lower Class Honors with 2 years teaching experience and Pass with 5 years’ experience.

    PhD courses

    S/NoName of ProgrammeEntry Requirements
    1Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration Natural Resource Management: Options; Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Accounting, Finance, Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Marketing, Project Management, International Business Management  Master’s degree from Taita Taveta University or from any other University recognized by Taita Taveta University Senate in the area of Business, Economics or related disciplines;
    2Doctor of Philosophy in Information TechnologyMaster’s degree from Taita Taveta University or from any other University recognized by Taita Taveta University Senate in Information Technology or related disciplines.
    3Doctor of Philosophy  in Mining EngineeringMaster’s degree from Taita Taveta University or from any other University recognized by Taita Taveta University Senate in the area of Mining Engineering or related disciplines.