Overview
This syllabus and accompanying regulations will prepare masters level graduates of economics to address complex multilateral trade needs of our time by equipping them with such economics and law as is useful in guiding the multilateral trade agreements of an evolving global trading system.
Structure
The program shall consist of 2 years of full time study by coursework, examination and a research project. The first year of study shall be devoted to coursework only, while the second year will be devoted to further coursework (first semester), and preparation of the research project.
·In each of the two semesters of the first year, the candidates shall be required to take FOUR units (4 core courses per semester).
·In the first semester of the second year, candidates shall be required to take 4 elective courses.
·The second semester of the second year will be completely devoted to research and preparation of a research project.
·The maximum duration for completion of the programme is 4 years.
Exams Regulations
Exams Regulations
- All candidates shall be required to take and pass first year examinations in all the EIGHT course units offered.
- Each course unit shall be examined through a three hour written examination paper at the end of the semester.
- The final written examination shall account for 70% of the marks, while continuous assessment shall account for 30%.
- Continuous assessment shall consist of term papers and tests.
- The pass mark in each course unit shall be 50%.
- A candidate who fails in up to TWO papers may on the recommendations of the School’s Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be allowed to take a supplementary examination in the failed paper(s) during the next examination season.
- A candidate who fails in MORE THAN TWO papers or a candidate, who fails in any of the supplementary examinations, shall be discontinued.
Second Year Examinations:
- All candidates shall be required to take and pass second year examinations in all the FOUR Elective units.
- Each course shall be examined through a three hour written examination paper at the end of the first semester of the second year.
- The final written examination shall account for 70% of the marks in each course unit, while continuous assessment shall account for 30%.
- The pass mark in each course unit shall be 50%.
- A candidate who fails ONE paper may, on recommendations of the School’s Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be allowed to take a supplementary in the failed paper during the next examination season.
- A candidate who fails in MORE THAN ONE paper during regular sitting or fails a supplementary examination shall be discontinued.
Examination of the Research Project
- Each candidate, working under the guidance of at least two academic supervisors shall complete an original in-depth research project on a topic chosen in consultation with the School.
- The pass mark for the research project shall be 50%.
- A candidate who fails in the research project shall be given three months to revise and re-submit for examination.
- A candidate who fails in the revised project shall be discontinued.
Admission Requirements
The common regulations for admission and registration in a Masters Degree in the University of Nairobi and the School of Economics shall apply.
In addition, the following shall be eligible for admission for the Masters programme.
·Holders of Bachelors degree at Upper Second Class honours in economics, health sciences or other related disciplines from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by Senate.
·Holders of Bachelors degree at lower second class from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by Senate, with at least two years relevant post qualification working experience.
·Holders of a pass degree and a relevant postgraduate Diploma from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by Senate.
·Holders of a pass degree from the University of Nairobi or other institutions recognized by Senate, with at least five years relevant post qualification working experience.
Fees and Funding
| TUITION | 31,500.00 | |
| EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) | 1,000.00 | |
| MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) | 6,500.00 | |
| ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) | 7,000.00 | |
| CAUTION - (ONCE) | 5,000.00 | |
| LIBRARY (PER YEAR) | 5,000.00 | |
| ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) | 2,000.00 | |
| REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) | 2,250.00 | |
| ID CARD ( PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |
| STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) | 1,000.00 | |
| THESIS EXAMINATION | 30,000.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem1 | 2 units | 94,750.00 |
| 3 units | 127,250.00 | |
| 4 units | 159,750.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem2 ,3,5 or 6 | 1 unit | 34,750.00 |
| 2 units | 67,250.00 | |
| 3 units | 99,750.00 | |
| 4 units | 132,250.00 | |
| Semester totals | ||
| Sem4, 7, or 10 | 1 unit | 57,250.00 |
| 2 units | 89,750.00 | |
| 3 units | 122,250.00 | |
| 4 units | 154,750.00 | |
| Project =4units | ||
| Project in sems 4 or 7 | 184,750.00 | |
| Other sems | 162,250.00 | |
| SUMMARY OF TOTAL FEES | ||
| Sem1 | 4 units | 159,750.00 |
| Sem2 | 4 units | 132,250.00 |
| Sem3 | 4 units | 132,250.00 |
| Sem4 | PROJECT | 184,750.00 |
| Totals | 609,000.00 |