The objectives of the programme are:
i) To understand and appreciate the role of politics in human life.
ii) To equip students with skills of understanding and conducting research on politics, political processes and political systems globally.
iii) To acquire appropriate skills that can enable students to effectively participate and contribute to political development in the country.
Entry requirements for admission to the University of Nairobi for the above programme
1. KCSE with a C+ or equivalent or KCSE with a C plain or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
2. KCE/EACE Div. III/ Ordinary GCE or equivalent Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized post- secondary institution.
3. KACE or EAACE./ Advanced GCE Certificate with one principal pass Plus a Diploma (including IB Diploma) or equivalent from a recognized postsecondary institution, KACE or EAACE certificate with two principal passes or equivalent.
4. International Baccalaureate Diploma or a degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
5. A Diploma course shall be required to have covered at least 3 course units of 45 contact hours each over a minimum period of 2 semesters of 15 weeks or 270 contact hours.
First Year
Introduction to Political Science
Politics and Government in Africa
Basic Concepts in Political Science
Politics and Government in Kenya
Administrative Theory II
Introduction to Public Administration
Introduction to Administrative Law
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Local Government
Introduction to Political Economy
Introduction Computers
Comparative Administrative Systems
Local Authorities in Service Provision
Principles of Corporate Finance in Pub. Sector
The Constitution o Kenya
Political Economy of African Development
Third Year
Methods of Political Inquiry
Public Policy Analysis
Theory of Political Inquiry
Management of Urban Development
Comparative Public Admin. In East Africa
Environmental Policy & Administration
Human Resource Development
Quantitative Research Methods in Political Sc.
Development Administration
Public Personnel Management
Politics of Agriculture Dev. in Africa
Politics of Industrialization in Africa
Fourth Year
Administrative Law
Public Personnel Management
Administrative of Public Enterprises & Privatisation
Mon. and Evaluation of Dev. Programmes
Public Relations in Government
Disaster and Relief Management in Africa
Democracy and Development
Urban Government and Politics
Administration of Rural Development
Public Financial Administration
Public Administration in Kenya
Public Service and the Private Sector
Politics of Multinational Corporations
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