Masters of Science in Agricultural and Applied Economics

Overview

Agriculture is the mainstay of Kenyas economy and creating an understanding of how the available resources in the country can be allocated optimally to spur economic growth and development is critical. The Master of Science in Agricultural Economics is intended to equip the students with skills necessary to develop the understanding and apply those skills to contribute towards agricultural development anywhere in the world. The demand for a Master of Science in Agricultural Economics is very high. This is reflected by the large number of applications received whenever the course is advertised for offer and the numerous inquiries received about opportunities available for undertaking a Master degree in the department. Previously, many applicants relied on the availability of University/Government scholarship to take up the training in Master in Agricultural Economics but currently, many potential students have expressed the desire and willingness to take up the masters degree with government or self-sponsorship. This has necessitated adjusting/revising the existing masters programme to reflect the realities of the moment.

The objectives of the Masters in Agricultural Economics is to give a firm grounding in the field of Agricultural Economics and equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to:

  1. Understand the nature of agricultural development problems and analyse the problems to be able to offer alternative viable solutions to the problems.

  2. Undertake agricultural policy analysis for relevant policy formulation and to stimulate sectoral and national economic growth and development.

  3. Participate effectively in for a designing and implementing strategy for agricultural development locally, regionally and globally.

  4. Offer advisory and training services to government, farmers and other private sector players in the field of agricultural economics for the improvement in performance in their respective roles, capacities and outputs.

  • The programme lasts for a minimum of four semesters and a maximum of 12 semesters and offered by coursework, examination and thesis. Coursework consists of lecturers, tutorials, practicals, and seminars.

  • Students are required to take 13 units of course work and a thesis project. A course unit will consist of 45 contact hours while a project will be equivalent to 4 units.

  • On successful completion of coursework, students devote the rest of the period to research in a given approved subject area and writing of thesis under supervision.

  • Students will take a minimum of 3 course units per semester of 15 weeks.

  • The common admission regulations governing Masters degree in the University of Nairobi and the Faculty of Agriculture shall be applicable.

  • The following shall be eligible for admission for the degree in Agricultural Economics.

  1. Holders of at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Food Science, Range Management or in any other subject are judged relevant from a university recognized by Senate
  2. Holders of Lower Second Class Honours degree in the same discipline as in 2.2 (i) from the University of Nairobi or from another University recognized by the senate but must show proof of academic advancement either through research and publication or postgraduate training since graduation with a Bachelors degree.
  3. Holders of a Pass degree in the same discipline as in 2.2 (i) and a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized University or at least five years of field experience and evidence of research publication since graduation

Agricultural sector

   Year I   Year 2   Totals 
TUITION         384,000.00      384,000.00     768,000.00
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000)           10,000.00                       -         10,000.00
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR)             7,000.00          7,000.00       14,000.00
THESIS EXAMINATION                          -          30,000.00       30,000.00
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250)             4,500.00          4,500.00          9,000.00
ID CARD ( PER YEAR)             1,000.00          1,000.00          2,000.00
CAUTION - (ONCE)             5,000.00                       -            5,000.00
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR)             6,500.00          6,500.00       13,000.00
LIBRARY (PER YEAR)             5,000.00          5,000.00       10,000.00
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR)             2,000.00          2,000.00          4,000.00
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR)             1,000.00          1,000.00          2,000.00
Grand Totals 426,000.00 441,000.00 867,000.00

The common regulations for the Master's Degrees in all faculties shall apply.

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