HOW TO APPLY Application forms may be obtained from the office of the Director PSSP, Rongo University College Main Campus at Kitere Hill or Town Campus Information office located on 1st floor at Nyasiyo Plaza, near the Rongo Post office or at on Migori Town Campus located in Msomi Complex or Aweo Town Campus located on National Bank Building - Kodede Plaza or through our website www.ruc.ac.ke. Dully filled application forms with copies of relevant academic certificates a banker s cheque of Kshs. 500 for diploma/certificate, Kshs 1000 for uergraduate a Kshs 2,000 for post graduate programmes payable to Rongo University College may be sent by post, courier or ha delivered to: DIRECTOR Privately Self Sponsored Students (PSSP) Rongo University College P. O Box 103-40404, Rongo Tel: 0770308256 (A Constituent College of Moi University) 2014/2015 Academic Prospectus
Bachelor of Science in Agicultural Extension a Education (Teachers of Agriculture a Biology) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+, Biology C+, Agriculture C+ or Geography C+ in K.C.S.E Our Vision To be a world class technology driven University in learning a practice Our Mission To provide high quality education through teaching, research a community service a nurture innovative graduates. Our Campuses Main Campus located on Kitere Hill Rongo Town Campus Aweo Town Campus located at Kodede Plaza, National Bank Building Migori Town Campus located at Msomi Complex Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics or Resource Management A minimum K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+, C+ in Mathematics, Economics/Commerce or Agriculture in K.C.S.E Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management A minimum K.C.S.E Mean Grade of C+, C+ in Mathematics, Economics/Commerce or Agriculture in K.C.S.E Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with C in Maths or Physics OR relevant diploma Bachelor of Science in Forestry a Agro-forestry with C in Maths or Physics or Relevant Diploma 1 We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 14
. Must have successfully completed a relevant diploma course recognized by the University a must have attained a first class grade or a credit with at least 2 years of field or research experience. Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics with Computing. Have a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics. Must have successfully completed a relevant diploma course recognized by the University a must have attained a first class grade or a credit with at least 2 years of field or research experience. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES 1. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES: Diploma in Agriculture A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) C- (Minus) in Mathematics/Physics, Agriculture, Biology a Chemistry in K.C.S.E Diploma in Food Science a Nutrition A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in Mathematics/Physics, Biology a Chemistry in K.C.S.E Diploma in Agricultural Extension a Education. KCSE C plain with C in Maths a C+ in Biology or relevant certificate Diploma in Agricultural Economics a Environmental Studies. KCSE C plain with C in Maths a In Biology, or relevant certificate 2. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: Bachelor of Science in Agriculture A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus), C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology a Chemistry in K.C.S.E 2 years 13 We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 1. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES: Diploma in Early Childhood a Primary Education (ECPE) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C- (Minus) or have a P1 Certificate A KNEC Certificate in ECPE or any equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. Diploma in Secoary Education (Arts) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) Must have at least C+ at K.C.S.E level in two arts teaching subjects. Teaching subjects: English, Literature, Kiswahili, Religion, Maths, Geography, Business Studies, History Diploma in Secoary Education (Sciences) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) At least C+ at K.C.S.E level in two science teaching subjects Diploma in Special Needs Education A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C Plain 2. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: Bachelor of Education (Arts) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) or Two principals in two teaching subjects a a subsidiary at KACE or its equivalent. Diploma holders in Education (Credit or Distinction) from recognized institution may be admitted in seco year of study. Those with a pass will join at the first year. Must have at least C+ at K.C.S.E level in two arts teaching subjects. Bachelor of Education (Guidance a Counseling) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) Equivalent Diploma holders in Education (Credit or Distinction) from recognized institution may be admitted in Seco year of study. Must have at least C+ at KCSE level in two teaching subjects. We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 2
Bachelor of Education (Science) Minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ (plus) or Two principals in two teaching subjects a a subsidiary at KCE or its equivalent. Diploma holders in Education (Credit or Distinction) from recognized institution may be admitted in seco year of study. Those with a pass will join at the first year. Must have at least C+ in two science teaching subjects. Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood a Primary Education) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ or have a P1 certificate. Two Principals passes in KACE Diploma in Early Childhood a Primary Education (Credit or Distinction) to beadmitted in seco year of study. Those with a pass will join at the first year. Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education) A minimum KCSE Mean Grade of C+ or Two Principals passes in KACE Diploma in Special Needs Education (Credit or Distinction) to be admitted in seco year of study. Those with a pass will join at the first year. 3. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION First degree (BA or BSc) from a recognized University. Must have two teaching subjects. Executive Masters in Educational Leadership a Policy Studies Hold at least a Seco Class Honours Bachelors' degree (Upper Division) in Education from a recognized University Hold Seco Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Education with two years teaching experience or with a postgraduate Diploma in Education or an equivalent certificate in Education, all from a recognized University Executive Masters in Public Administration a Policy. Bachelor's degree with 2 Class Upper or Seco Class Lower Honors with two years work experience 1 Year SCHOOL OF SCIENCE,TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING BSc. General (Mathematics, Botany, Chemistry, Physics & Zoology). Have a minimum grade of C+ in ANY two of the following subjects (Mathematics, Biology,. Chemistry a Physics). Holders of a Diploma in a relevant discipline, with minimum credit pass from recognized institutions are eligible for admission into the degree programme on credit transfer.. Any other qualifications as approved by senate Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Have a minimum grade of C+ in Biology. Holders of a Diploma in a relevant discipline, with minimum credit pass from recognized institutions are eligible for admission into the degree programme on credit transfer.. Any other qualifications as approved by senate Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Have a minimum grade of C+ in Chemistry a Biology subjects. Holders of a Diploma in a relevant discipline, with minimum credit pass from recognized institutions are eligible for admission into the degree programme on credit transfer.. Any other qualifications as approved by senate Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. Have a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics a C+ in Physics 3 We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 12
Bachelors of Arts in Kiswahili Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year Bachelors of Arts in Geography Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year4 Years Bachelors of arts in philosophy. Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year. 4 Years Bachelors of arts in psychology. Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year. 4 Years Bachelors of arts in sociology. Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year. 4 Years MASTERS Masters of arts in: History Kiswahili Religion Linguistics Sociology Literature Geography English Bachelor's degree with 2 Class Upper or Seco Class Lower Honors with two years work experience2 Years Caidates MUST be principals, deputy principals a heads of departments of schools, colleges, institutes of education, Ministry of Education officials, private entrepreneurs in education a NGO officials involved in education or practitioners with at least 5 years teaching experience in an educational institution. Students enrolled in this programme will write a project a not a thesis Masters of Education in Educational Leadership a Policy Studies Hold at least a Seco Class Bachelors' degree (Upper Division) in Education recognized by Rongo University College or Hold Seco Class Honours (Lower Division) degree in Education with two years teaching experience or with a postgraduate Diploma in Education or an equivalent certificate in Education, all from a recognized University Caidates MUST be principals, deputy principals a heads of departments of schools, colleges, institutes of education, Ministry of Education officials, private entrepreneurs in education a NGO officials involved in education or practitioners with at least 5 years teaching experience in an educational institution. Students enrolled in this programme will write a thesis a not a project. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 1. Certificate Programme(s): Certificate in Housekeeping a Accommodation Management KCSE D+ (Plus), O-Level Certificate DIV IV or equivalent plus a relevant academic/ professional training (Two semesters) 2. Diploma Programmes: Diploma in Business Management KCSE C- (Minus), C- (Minus) in English or Kiswahili, D+ (Plus) in Maths/ Accounting/ Business Studies/ Commerce/ Accounting or A-level subsidiary pass A relevant certificate from a recognized institution 11 We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 4
Diploma in Human Resource Management KCSE C (Plain) or its equivalent with a C (Plain) in Geography, History, Economics a social ethics (1 year) Diploma in Hotel a Restaurant Management 1 year certificate in a relevant field from a recognized institution KCSE C- (Minus) with pass in Maths, English or Kiswahili Knowledge in a foreign language will be an added advantage Diploma in Tourism Management KCSE C- (Minus) Diploma in Project Planning a Management KCSE C (Plain) or equivalent with a C (Plain) in Maths, English, Business Studies or Certificate in relevant field 3. Uergraduate Programmes: Bachelor of Business Management KCSE C+ (Plus), C (Plain) in English a Maths/ Business Studies/ Commerce/ Economics/ Accounting or Two principal passes a one subsidiary pass at A-level plus at least a pass in Maths a English at O-level or Ordinary Diploma in business related field from recognized institutions or rd CPA/CPS, HND may be admitted to 2 or 3 year 5 Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management KCSE C+ (Plus), C (Plain) in English, C- (Minus) in Maths/ Business Studies or At least two principals at A-level in either Sciences or Arts subjects obtained in the same sitting may also be admitted We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 2. DEGREE PROGRAMMES Bachelors of arts in literature. Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year. 4 Years Bachelors of arts in linguistics. Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 Year. 4 Years Bachelors of Arts in International Relations with IT Bachelors of Arts in Economics Bachelors of Arts in English Bachelors of Arts in Social Work a Community Development Bachelors of Arts in Political Science a Public Administration Bachelors of Arts in Penology We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 10
Masters in Communication a Public Relations. Bachelor in any social Sciences, Arts or Humanities. 2 class upper. 2 class lower division with two years working experience. 2 Years PhD in Communication Studies. Relevant master's Degree recognized by Moi University senate in communication or related field (3 Years) SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 1. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES Certificate in County Governance a Administration K.C.S.E D Plus 2 Semesters Diploma in Economics K.C.S.E C Plain Relevant Certificate Diploma in Criminology K.C.S.E C Plain Relevant Certificate Diploma in social work a community development K.C.S.E C Plain Relevant Certificate Diploma in religious studies K.C.S.E C Plain Relevant Certificate Diploma in political science a public administration K.C.S.E C Plain Relevant Certificate 9 We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year rd Diploma in a related field or CPA/CPS, HND may be admitted to 2 or 3 year Bachelor of Science in Project Planning & Management KCSE C+ (Plus) with at least a C+ (Plus) in English a C (Plain) in Maths/ Accounting/ Commerce Or a Diploma in a related business course or Diploma in any other discipline from a recognized institution Seco division with a pass in mathematics a English at O-level At least 1 principal pass a 2 subsidiaries at A-level Bachelor of Hotel a Restaurant Management KCSE C+ (Plus) or Two principal passes a a subsidiary pass at KACE- A-level or A Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized/ accredited institution or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized/ accredited institution Bachelor of Tourism Management KCSE C+ (Plus) or Two principal passes a a subsidiary pass at KACE- A-level or A Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized/ accredited institution or Higher National Diploma in a related discipline from a recognized/ accredited institution 4. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES: Master of Business Administration (MBA Executive) Caidates must have a working experience of atleast 5 years (postqualification) in a significant managerial position A degree in any discipline from a recognized university Or a holder of a complete CPA/ CPS (K) certificate or equivalent Or a holder of a higher national diploma in Business Studies (KNEC) or its equivalent (1 year) We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 6
Master in Business Management Bachelor of Business Management/ Bachelor of Business Administration A holder of a degree in Business or Commerce from a recognized University In addition the applicant must have passed with Seco Class in their course Holders of MBA Executive from Moi University shall be eligible subject to the fulfilment of the above requirements. They will be required to do the three courses in semester two a thesis SCHOOL OF INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES 1. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME Certificate in Library Studies a Information Technology. K.C.S.E D Plain (1 Year) Certificate in Computer Studies with IT. K.C.S.E D Plain (1 Year) 2. DIPLOMA PROGRAMME Diploma in Information a Communication Technology (ICT). K.C.S.E C minus. Relevant Certificate (2 Years) Diploma in Library a Information Studies. K.C.S.E C minus. Relevant Certificate (2 Years) Diploma in Media a Journalism with IT. K.C.S.E C minus. Relevant Certificate (2 Years) 3. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Bsc in Information Sciences. Relevant Diploma may be admitted to seco year (4 Years) 7 We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year Bsc in Informatics. Relevant Diploma may be admitted to seco year. 4 Years BSc in Communication a Journalism.. K.C.S E C+. Relevant Diploma with Credit may be admitted to 2 year. 4 Years Bsc in Graphics Communication a Advertising. Relevant Diploma may be admitted to seco year (4 Years) BSc in Communication a Public Relations. Relevant Diploma may be admitted to seco year (4 Years) Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics, Media a Communication with IT. Relevant Diploma may be admitted to seco year (4 Years) POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES Masters in Information Technology (IT). Bachelor degree in information Science or related fields. 2 class upper. 2 class lower division with two years working experience. 2 Years Masters in Communication a Journalism. Bachelor Degree in any Social Sciences, Arts or Humanities. 2 class upper. 2 class lower division with two years working experience (2 Years) We normally have intakes in January, April a September every year 8