Programme Details:

Entry Requirements:

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.

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Course Objective

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.

Course Programme

First Year

Introduction to Political Science

Politics and Government in Africa

Basic Concepts in Political Science

Politics and Government in Kenya

Second year

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