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So, are you interested in studying online degree courses in Kenya?
Gone are the days when getting a higher education required
relocating or juggling work, family, and studies.
You can now embark on a transformative learning journey
without geographical constraints, thanks to today’s online courses.
Also, another advantage of online learning is that it is
much cheaper as compared to school-based programs.
That being so, in this article, we will look at the online degree
courses in Kenya.
Let’s get started…
Online degree courses in Kenya
So, there are hundreds of online degree courses available in
Kenya, and here is a list of some of them, as well as where they are offered:
Mount Kenya University (MKU) online degree courses
Known for its commitment to providing accessible and quality
education, MKU also offers online courses, making education more flexible and
accessible to a wider range of students.
MKU is among the first universities to offer online degrees,
and it has an excellent eLearning platform.
The best part is that they are also among the most
affordable in terms of fees.
Below are their online degree courses:
- Bachelor
of Business Management
- Bachelor
of Procurement
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Office Management and Administration
- Bachelor
of Public Administration
- Bachelor
of Business Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Science
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor
of Education in Early Childhood Studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in Mass Media and Communication
- Bachelor
of Arts in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- Bachelor
of Arts in Public Administration and Governance
- Bachelor
of social work and administration
- Bachelor
of Arts in Justice and Security Studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in Security Studies and Criminology
- Bachelor
of Counseling Psychology
- Bachelor
of Development Studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in Community Development
- Bachelor
of Science in Hospitality Management
- Bachelor
of Science in Travel and Tourism Management (BSc. TTM)
- Bachelor
of Science in Nursing-Upgrading-Blended Learning
- Bachelor
of Science in Health Systems Management (BSCHSM)
If you are interested in any of the above courses, please
click here to
apply.
MKU ODeL contacts:
Phone: 0709 153 141
Email: odel@mku.ac.ke
Website: https://www.odel.mku.ac.ke/programmes/
KCA online degree courses
KCA also has a very vibrant e-learning department and have a
couple of excellent degree programs.
Given that it is also one of Kenya’s top private
universities, it is an excellent choice for distance learning.
While it is not as cheap as MKU, they provide a quality
education and ensure that you complete your course on time; there are no cases
of missing marks.
The following are the online degree courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Science in Data Science
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Procurement and Logistics
- Bachelor
of Business Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Education Early Childhood Education
- Bachelor
of Education Arts
Click here for more information about the courses.
Kenyatta University (KU Digital School) online degree courses
KU’s popular digital school of virtual and open learning
offers a plethora of degree-level courses designed to provide students with the
same skills as their school-based counterparts.
Furthermore, learning is blended; you will learn through a
combination of online digital instructions and live tutorials at the school’s
regional learning centers.
Among the courses offered are:
- Bachelor
of Science (Records Management and Information Technology)
- Bachelor
of Security Management and Policing Studies
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Economics
- Bachelor
of Education (ARTS)
- Bachelor
of Education (Early Childhood Education)
- Bachelor
of Education (Home Economics)
- Bachelor
of Public Policy And Administration
- Bachelor
of Science (Crop Science)
- Bachelor
of Science
- Bachelor
of Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Education (Library Information)
- Bachelor
of Science (Agribusiness Management and Trade)
KU Digital School contacts:
Phone no.: 0719 739 438, 0719 739 445, 0716 208
832, 0736 244 464
Telephone no.: 020 870 3288
Email: dean-dsvol@ku.ac.ke
Website: https://www.ku.ac.ke/dsvol/
Other universities offering Online degree courses in Kenya
University of Nairobi
UON’s center for distance learning has been teaching online
courses for several years and is among the leaders in the field.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Project Management Planning and Management
Click here to know more about the course.
Egerton University School of Distance Learning
Just like the other universities, Egerton offers blended
learning so learners access most materials from the portal while attending
face-to-face sessions once in a while.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Arts in Criminology
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Psychology
- Bachelor
of Science Community Development
- Bachelor
of Library and Information Science
Click here to apply.
Africa Nazarene University
Everything is uploaded on the eNaz
Virtual learning system, a web-based LMS (learning management system) to
help you access course content.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Arts Criminal Justice and Security Management
- Bachelor
of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor
of Science in International Business Management
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Science in Computer Science
- Bachelor
of Business and Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Science in Environmental Resource Management
- Bachelor
of Mass Communication
- Bachelor
of Theology
- Bachelor
of Arts in Christian Ministry
- Bachelor
of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Bachelor
of Arts in Peace and Conflict Resolution
- Bachelor
of Education
- Bachelor of Art in Community Development
JKUAT School of distance learning
Another great place to get quality online education is Jomo
Kenya University of Agriculture and Technology.
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Science Procurement & Contract Management
- Bachelor
of Business Information Technology [BBIT]
- Bachelor
of Commerce [BCOM]
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Human Resource Management
Here is more information about the courses, including the fees structure.
Kabarak University
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor
of Arts in Chaplaincy
- Bachelor
of Arts in Theology
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor
of Music Theory and Composition
Click here to learn more.
Maseno University eCampus
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Business Administration (BBA, with IT)
- Bachelor
of Eco-Tourism, Hotel and Institution Management (with IT)
- Bachelor
of Science (Mathematics Science, with IT)
- Bachelor
of Science (Mathematics and Business, with IT)
- Bachelor
of Science (Actuarial Science, with IT)
- Bachelor
of Science (Applied Statistics, with IT)
Visit their website at https://ecampus.maseno.ac.ke/ to learn more.
Cooperative University of Kenya Institute of Open, Distance and Elearning
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Cooperative Business
- Bachelor
of Cooperative and Community Development
Contacts:
Phone no.: 0724 311 606, 020 243 0127, or 020
267 9456
Email address: enquiries@cuk.ac.ke
Website: https://www.cuk.ac.ke/iodel/
Catholic University of East Africa online degree courses
Courses offered:
- Bachelor
of Commerce
- Bachelor
of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor
of Arts in Social Sciences
- Bachelor
of Arts in Sociology
- Bachelor
of Science Health Professionals in Education
Find out more about the courses here.
Entry Requirements for online degree courses in Kenya
To be eligible for any of the above-mentioned degree
programs, you must have scored a KCSE minimum mean grade of C+ (plus) or
equivalent.
In addition, you must meet additional specific cluster subject requirements for the majority of the courses.
Final word
As I previously stated, there are numerous online degree
programs in Kenya; the list is endless, and we cannot possibly exhaust them
all.
In this regard, there are other universities (besides the
ones mentioned) where you can also consider enrolling in online degree courses.
Masinde Muliro University, Chuka University, Kisii University, Baraton
University, and others are among these institutions.
So, make sure to visit each university’s website, look over
the available online degree courses, and apply if you find one that interests
you.
Best of luck!