Master of Economics

Applicants must meet the general postgraduate admission criteria and any of the following Programme requirements: • A Second-Class Honours, Upper Division in Economics or a closely related discipline from the Open University of Kenya or another accredited university. • Second Class Honours, Lower Division in Economics or a closely related discipline, plus either a relevant postgraduate diploma or at least two years of professional or academic experience in economics, finance or related fields. • Equivalent qualifications approved by Senate. • Additional qualifications may be considered by Senate through Recognition of Prior Learning, relevant experience or demonstrated competencies. Regulations on Credit Transfer Credit transfer may be considered for equivalent level coursework completed at accredited institutions and programmes recognised by Senate. Credit transfer may be permitted up to a maximum of 49% of the core course units for similar programmes at the same level, subject to Senate approval. A course considered for transfer must have been completed and passed at the required level. Thesis/research project components are not transferable.