Maseno University is determined and committed to provide quality education to all groups of candidates not only those who pass well in their KCSE and qualify for degree courses but also cater for the other students who are interested in carrying on their higher education but have not qualified the entry requirements for the degree courses by offering diploma courses and certificate courses which may finally usher the students to undertake degree courses in the related courses. In this post, we have shared the updated Maseno University Diploma and Certificate Courses, the courses listed here are the actual diploma and certificate courses offered at Maseno University.
The minimum entry requirement for diploma courses at Maseno University is C plain in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE), while the minimum entry requirement for certificate courses at Maseno University is D+ in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education K.C.S.E. These diploma courses and certificate courses are offered in the constituent campuses such as City Campus-Kisumu, Homabay Campus, and Bondo campus. Several schools offer this.
Maseno University Diploma Courses Offered with Requirements
School of Agriculture & Food Security
Plant Genetics Resources & Biodiversity
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics
School of Arts & Social Sciences
• French (Several Levels)
• Church Music
• Film & Theatre Studies
• Music
• Music Production & Technology
• Social Work
• Textile Design
• Fine Art
• Interior Design
• Fashion Design & Accessories
• Journalism & Mass Media
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics
School of Physical & Biological Sciences
• Hospitality Management
• Travel & Tourism Management
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English and D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics
School of Business & Economics (SBE)
• Business Administration
• Human Resource Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Small & Medium Size Enterprises
• Strategic Management
• Health Economics
• Transport System Management
• Purchasing & Supply
• Total Quality Management
Minimum Requirement:
Mean Grade of C (plain) or C- with a Certificate of Maseno University or other recognized institution.
School of Computing & Informatics
• Information Technology (DIT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- or above in English and Mathematics or KCE Div III with a pass in English and Mathematics or Certificate in IT/ICT with overall Credit pass or degrees, diplomas, and certificate from recognized institutions.
School of Development & Strategic Studies
• Public Administration
• Community Development
School of Education
• Special and Inclusive Education
• Guidance & Counselling
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade C Plain and C- in English, D+ in Mathematics, or KCE Div III with a pass in English & Mathematics.
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
• Actuarial Science
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE C+ Mean Grade & B in maths or Grade C with a diploma in a relevant field or KCE (“O” Level) Division II & above with a diploma in a relevant field.
School of Public Health & Community Development
• Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science
Minimum Requirement:
Registered with KMLTTB or KCSE Mean Grade C+ overall mean grade or equivalent, with a minimum C+ in Mathematics/Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Institute of Gender Studies
• Gender Development
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE mean grade C plain or KCE Div III
Maseno University Certificate Courses Offered with Requirements
School of Arts & Social Sciences
• Church Music
• Film & Theatre Studies
• Music
• Music Production & Technology
• Social Work
• Public Relations
• Textile Design
• Fine Art
• Interior Design
• Fashion Design & Accessories
• Journalism & Mass Media
• French (Several Levels)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Physical & Biological Sciences
•Hospitality and Tourism
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Business & Economics
• Human Resource Management
• Sales and Marketing
• Purchasing
• Management
• Business Administration
Minimum Requirement:
At least a Mean Grade of D+
School of Computing and Informatics
• Information Technology (CIT)
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE mean Grade of D+ with D in Mathematics and English
School of Development & Strategic Studies
• Public Administration
• Community Development
School of Education
• Sign Language
• Special & Inclusive Education
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English.
Location & Mode of Study:
Kisumu Campus: Day
School of Mathematics, Statistics & Actuarial Science
• Bridging Course Mathematics
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade D+ with D in Mathematics & English
Institute of Gender Studies
Certificate in Gender Development
Minimum Requirement:
KCSE Mean Grade D+
