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PostgraduateMsimbo: OUK-BDS-01

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

Muda

3 Years

Njia ya kusoma

Online

Shule ya kitaaluma

Shule ya Biashara na Uchumi

Muhtasari wa kitaaluma

The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics is a rigorous research degree designed to develop independent scholars and researchers capable of advancing economic knowledge and contributing to evidence-based policy. The programme combines advanced coursework in economic theory and quantitative methods with supervised original research, culminating in a doctoral thesis that makes a substantive contribution to the field of economics.

Mahitaji ya kujiunga

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in Economics or a closely related discipline from a recognised university. Candidates must demonstrate research capacity and submit a research proposal for evaluation by the School's Graduate Studies Committee.

Njia za vitengo na udahili

Chunguza jinsi masomo yako ya awali au uzoefu wa kitaalamu unavyoweza kutambuliwa kuelekea sifa hii kupitia mfumo wetu wa RPL.

Muundo wa programu

The Doctor of Philosophy in Economics programme is designed to take a period of three (3) academic years of full-time study. Each academic year consists of two (2) semesters of fifteen (15) weeks each, totalling six (6) semesters. The programme shall be offered in 6 semesters with a total of 10 course units covering advanced economic theory, quantitative research methods and specialised electives, translating into approximately 840 instructional hours above the minimum CUE threshold.

Year 1 is devoted to advanced coursework in microeconomic theory, macroeconomic theory, econometrics and research design, culminating in a comprehensive examination that qualifies the student to proceed to thesis work. Year 2 focuses on specialised electives, literature review and development of the research proposal under the supervision of an assigned supervisor. Year 3 is entirely devoted to doctoral thesis research, writing and examination before a panel of internal and external examiners.

The programme is offered online with periodic residency requirements for seminars, proposal defences and thesis examination sessions.

Njia za tathmini

Tathmini hufanywa kwa mchanganyiko wa kazi endelevu na mitihani rasmi ya mwisho.

Fursa za kazi

Wahitimu wanaweza kufanya kazi katika sekta mbalimbali za kitaaluma.

Kituo cha maombi

Muda wa kawaida

3 Years

Hali ya utoaji

Online

Ada

KES 337,500 (Year 1: KES 162,000 | Year 2: KES 132,000 | Year 3: KES 43,500)

≈ USD 2,856+10% Intl.

Angalia muundo kamili wa ada

Taarifa za uidhinishaji

Imeidhinishwa kikamilifu na Tume ya Elimu ya Chuo Kikuu (CUE) na inatambuliwa kimataifa kwa ubora wa ujifunzaji wa kidijitali.

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