Online Degree Courses in Kenya

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…

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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/

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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!

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