The Online Master of Business Administration program seeks to develop competent, well-trained, and ethically upright managers and leaders to serve in public, private and not-for-profit organizations. The program is designed to be offered online within 5 semesters (approximately 18 months) to give students the flexibility that does not require them to leave their workstations, or other personal engagements.
The management courses are designed with a strong emphasis on social science theory and practice relevant to student experiences, as well as the local and global environment. The learning experiences and outcomes from each course will provide students with knowledge and understanding of a wide range of issues in global management.

Program learning outcomes

Graduates of the Online MBA program will be able to:

• Analyze and interpret financial information for decision making
• Formulate, implement, and evaluate firm strategies
• Demonstrate leadership and ethical behavior in a diverse environment
• Conduct research for managerial planning and decision making
• Employ global management practices

Mode of delivery

The Online MBA is designed for those executives and others who prefer to learn at the convenience of their homes and offices and would like to access course materials on a 24/7 basis. Delivery will be online using the Learning Management System, Blackboard Learn, as the default platform for asynchronous teaching and learning. Zoom conferencing tool will be used for asynchronous teaching and learning. Learning resources will include e-books, e-journals and other e-resources from the online library. Virtual examinations will be administered via the Respondus Lockdown System.

Whatever your leadership ambitions, you need to understand how markets work and how to build a thriving organization. But to make a deep impact in coming decades, you also need to be able to navigate the complexity that exists where sectors, regions, and cultures intersect in an increasingly connected world.

The USIU-Africa MBA one and half year program provides knowledge and skills in selected business and management disciplines, through practical experience, case studies, guest speakers, simulations and research issues. The students are enabled to demonstrate the application of these knowledge and skills in the context of an overall dynamic environment through assignments and projects. Further, the students demonstrate functionality in dynamic organizations; as change managers and change agents in various employee positions. It is expected that students demonstrate abilities in working as a member of a multicultural team; collecting, analyzing and critically evaluating data as well as other information so as to arrive at reasoned conclusions. They have to also demonstrate an ability to evaluate the environments of organizations and develop responsive strategies for organizations; an advanced competence in interpersonal, oral, written, quantitative, and technology management skills. The program prepares students for positions in management or consulting, or entry into doctoral programs.

Across sectors, the world needs broad-minded leaders with extended lines of sight to seize opportunities and lead change in times of escalating complexity. The MBA (Global Business Management) program is a rigorous one year course of study that focuses on globalization, entrepreneurship and applicability.

Student experience

The MBA (Global Business Management) program at the Chandaria School of Business is intense and challenging. Through coursework, interactions with academic experts and leading practitioners, and a network of classmates and alumni in your field, you will build a foundation for genuine success. Students bond during intensive course sessions forming relationships that continue long after graduation. Rely ON USIU-Africa alumni community as a resource and be inspired by your peers’ accomplishments.

Admissions

Call or email us to find out more about the program
Email: admit@usiu.ac.ke | Call: 0730116261/300/522/247/503

Admission Requirements

1. Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
2. Minimum GPA 2.5 on a scale of 4 or Upper Second Class Honors
3. Have a minimum of two years of relevant managerial experience

Applications

Application forms are available from the admissions office or can be downloaded from our website. (www.usiu.ac.ke/mba). Completed forms must be submitted with the following:

• Certified copies of academic and professional certificates
• Copies of national identity card or passport
• Two passport-size photographs
• Payment of a KES 3000 application processing fee

TARGET: Senior or high potential executives at a global organization or in a company organization planning to expand into global markets

Program schedule

DAYTIME OPTION

• Solbridge International Business School (South Korea)
• Symbiosis International University (India)
• 8. 00am- 6.00pm (Monday to Saturday)
• Day time option 9.00am – 6.00pm ( 7 sessions of 2 weeks each spread throughout the year)

EVENING OPTION

• Frankfurt School of Finance and Management (Germany)
• Evening Option 5.40pm – 9.00p.m (Monday-Thursday)
• 1 year program divided into 3 semesters of 13 weeks each

The Health Leadership and Management concentration will specifically equip graduates with a range of competencies, knowledge, skills, attitudes and problem-solving abilities to enable graduates respond to the need for successful management and leadership of health systems.

The concentration has been developed for managers who need professional development and progression in the within dynamic health organizations. Thus graduates are equipped with the art and science of managing and leading health systems in a dynamic environment. This is expected to improve health care and bring about a lasting change in health of all the people of Africa.

It also provides an opportunity for medical personnel to upgrade their management and leadership skills without necessarily travelling outside Kenya to pursue such studies.

Program Delivery

• World-class faculty from USIU-Africa;
• Designed with executives’ schedules in mind;
• 30 students per year;
• Global Study Tour of key health management institutions around the world;
• Offers participants the opportunity to pursue an executive MBA in a cohort of fast-tracked peers from around the region.

Program timings

• 9.00am – 6.00pm (Monday - Saturday);
• 1 Year program divided into 6 sessions of 2 weeks each spread throughout the year;.

Business is evolving more rapidly than ever before. The challenges are more complex, the stakes higher, and the players are increasingly global. The only constant today is change and USIU-Africa Chandaria School of Business prepares its students not just to navigate change, but to use it to create new opportunities.

MOD is a one year program for middle and senior managers who want to deepen their understanding of the most complex management issues facing leaders worldwide. The program targets students with work experience background from local and international NGOs, public and private educational institutions, health institutions, faith-based organizations and community based organizations.

Philosophy of the Program
The Master of Arts in Criminal and Transitional Justice program is tailored to equip students with the advanced understanding of research and practice in criminal justice practices and transitional justice issues in Kenya, East Africa, Africa and globally and the responses thereof. It focuses on the student’s mastery of major theories of criminal and transitional justice, qualitative and quantitative research methods and policy analysis.

The MA in Criminal and Transitional Justice will equip students with the knowledge to understand the role transitional justice in post-conflict reconstruction efforts and examine the potential contribution that these interventions contribute to post-conflict peace building and reconciliation.

The program is in line with the African Union’s (AU) quest of developing policy measures and institutional mechanisms that societies adopt in order to overcome past violations, divisions and inequalities and to create conditions for both security and democratic and socio-economic transformation.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, the students will be able to:

1. Evaluate various transitional justice mechanisms and how they are implemented in the criminal justice system;
2. Develop intellectual socio-legal arguments with respect to criminal and transitional justice;
3. Apply different theories in the discipline to explain national and international mechanisms in criminal and transitional justice;
4. Evaluate ethical dilemmas relating to criminal and transitional justice;
5. Conduct research in the fields of criminal and transitional justice.

Mode of Delivery of the Program
A variety of delivery modes and methods that promote creativity and critical thinking in learning will be employed in the delivery of the program, including case studies, problem solving strategies, use of projects and lectures complimented with question and answer approach, as well as field trips.

Admission Requirements
The following are the requirements of the proposed MA in Criminal and Transitional program:

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or relevant discipline such as Criminology, Law, Sociology, Psychology, International Relations, Political Science, Human Rights and other relevant area of study; and
2. An Upper Second Class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00; or
3. A Lower Second Class honors or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience; or

4. A relevant Postgraduate Diploma.

Students seeking admission from non-English speaking countries shall provide evidence of English proficiency (i.e. Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Career Prospects

The program’s uniqueness lies in the fact that it enables students to delve deep in criminal and transitional justice issues as opposed to existing programs. It is therefore a game changer to those aspiring to join / already in careers in the criminal and transitional justice fields. Those working in INGOS, NGOs, cohesion and integration commissions, human rights organizations, embassies, government ministries, ombudsman, the criminal justice system among other fields can benefit from this course.

The first intake will be in Fall/September 2023.

At the master's level, the International Relations program stresses an in-depth knowledge of world affairs and a thorough understanding of the research methods and theory of International Relations. All of the courses within the master's program offer students a complex and challenging course of study, enhanced by USIU's international student body and faculty population. This degree program prepares students for careers in the Foreign Service, diplomacy, government posts, international business, international organizations and private or non-governmental organizations.

Duration
The full-time program is expected to be completed in a minimum of one and a half years, while part-time should be completed in at least three years.

Starting Date: Every Fall Semester

The Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology program is a practitioner model to promote professional mental health services to individuals, couples, groups, institutions and the society at large. It will provide education and training in professional standards of practice in clinical psychology. Furthermore, international ethical standards are incorporated into the program, to prepare the student for clinical practice in both the public and private domain worldwide.

Duration

The full time program duration is two years at 54 units.

Part time enrollment is available.

Starting Date: September, in Fall Trimester, every year.

Marriage and Family Therapy is a specialized form of psychotherapy that deals with family patterns of behavior, couples relationships, individuals challenges using a systemic framework to nurture change. They are trained in systems theories and licensed to diagnose mental and emotional diseases. Marriage and family therapists are trained to work in diverse clinical settings and conduct research in the field.
This program will ensure that all clients including but not limited to students, clients, supervisors, research participants, their demographic constellations; age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political status, religious or spiritual beliefs, immigration status and all diverse populations are all treated with dignity, respect and in adherence to the AAMFT code of ethics. Students will be taught how to work with diverse populations from marginalized communities. MFT courses will be based on systemic/relational philosophy as well as the theoretical, research and ethical standards of MFT that incorporate the cultural diversity of Kenya.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Apply a systemic framework and clinical language in their clinical practice.
• Develop treatment plans after conducting mental status examination, assessment and diagnosis according to Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders system.
• Apply theories of psychotherapy to assessments and interventions;
• Apply professional ethics and law following Local and International standards;
• Review and synthesize empirical research in MFT.

Degree Requirements 57 Units
Students without a background in Psychology must take the following undergraduate Prerequisites: PSY 1101, PSY 1105, PSY 3110, PSY 3115 (PSY 3140 recommended).
Core Courses: 30 Units
Concentration courses: 12 Units
Thesis: 6 Units
Practicum courses: 9 Units

Core Courses 30 Units

MFT6800 Introduction to Family Therapy
MFT6802 Child Abuse and Family Violence
MFT 6803 Family Therapy with Adolescents and Children
MFT6805 Group Psychotherapy
MFT 6806 Supervision in MFT
MFT6807 Couples and Sex
MFT6812 Family Assessment
PSY6002 Research Methods
PSY 6220 Professional Ethics and the Law
PSY6704 Clinical Psychopathology I: Assessment and Diagnosis

Concentrations 12 Units

Choose any one track from the following two tracks:

Family Violence and Trauma

MFT 6819 First Responders, Military Personnel and Trauma
MFT 6821 Culture, Attachment and Trauma
MFT 6822 Immigration Trauma
MFT 6823 Trauma and the Family

Mindfulness and Family Therapy

MFT 6824 Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couples Therapy
MFT 6826 Mindfulness and Family Therapy
MFT 6827 Integrating Mindfulness and Narrative Therapy
MFT 6828 Mindfulness and Art Therapy

Elective Courses 3 Units

Choose any one course from the following:
MFT 6814 Men and Families
MFT 6815 Couple & Family Therapy with LGBTQ Relationships
MFT 6816 School Counseling Seminar
MFT 6817 Play Therapy
MFT 6818 Current Trends in the Field of Family Therapy
PSY 6114 Life Cycle Developmental Psychology

Thesis 6 Units

MFT6810 Master’s Thesis I
MFT6811 Master’s Thesis II

Practicum 9 Units

PSY 6771A Clinical Practicum I 3 units
PSY 6772A Clinical Practicum II 3 units
PSY 6773A Clinical Practicum III 3 units

Extra Credit Courses

**Available upon request and availability of quorum
MFT 6804 Publication & Research Presentation
MFT 6809 Family and Divorce Mediation
MFT 6813 Life Work and Planning
MFT 6814 Men and Families
MFT 6815 Couple & Family Therapy with LGBTQ Relationships
MFT 6816 School Counseling Seminar
MFT 6817 Play Therapy
MFT 6818 Current Trends in the Field of Family Therapy
MFT 6820 Substance Abuse and Childhood Trauma
MFT 6825 Mindfulness Based-play Family Therapy

Admission Requirements

• B.A. Psychology degree or closely related field is required from an accredited university with a minimum GPA 2.5 on a scale of 4 or Upper Second Class Honors. (An undergraduate degree in a non-psychology field requires completion of psychology pre-requisite coursework prior to full admission.)
• Graduate application and other required documents indicated on the program application form.
• An interview with Marriage and Family Therapy, and Psychology faculty.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Marriage and Family Therapy program may pursue careers in private practice, or as lead therapists in the following organizations, and others not listed below:

• Health / Residential Treatment Facilities
• Educational Institutions
• Legal and Correctional Systems
• International / Government / Social Service Agencies
• Military Organizations
• Faith-based Organizations

Program description
The goal of the Master of Science in Information Security (MSc. ISEC) programme is to prepare the graduates for the intellectual, analytical and practical challenges of a career in Information Security. The MSc. ISEC programme will utilize an active, experiential learning environment that prepares students to apply the acquired knowledge of information security, for the betterment of organizational operations and society at large. It will contribute to the university mission outcomes which are higher order thinking; literacy; global understanding and multicultural perspective; preparedness for career; community service; and leadership and ethics.

Program learning outcomes

• Assess new developments in information security threats, technologies and controls.
• Conduct a forensic audit on a range of information security breaches
• Implement cryptographic enabled mechanisms to counter a range of information security breaches
• Design network defense solutions to counter cyber threats in modern organizations’ networks and systems
• Analyze strategic information systems security governance and management in organizations
• Execute scholarly information security research, communicate effectively, and develop professional skills in information security discipline.

Mode of delivery
The Master of Science in Information Security programme will be delivered through face to face learning on part-time basis.
Admission requirements
The applicants must be holders of the following qualifications from local or international accredited universities:

• BSc degree in Information Systems and Technology (IST), or related field such as Computer Science/Computer Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electronic Engineering , Criminology with a GPA of 3.0 on a scale of 4.00 or its equivalent, or
• BSc degree in Information Systems and Technology (IST), or related field such as Computer Science/Computer Technology, Cybersecurity, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Criminology With a GPA of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications and relevant working experience, or
• BSc degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Physics with a GPA of 3.0, with a postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science with a credit pass.
• Holders of other related qualifications from recognized universities, considered by the CUE as equivalent to a degree in Computer Science with a GPA of 3.0.

All applicants considered will be required to take and pass a placement exam on admission. Those who fail will take all the survey courses.

List of the institution’s core courses
The MSc in Information System Security students will be required to complete 54 units to graduate which are made up of 49.5 units (fifteen courses) of core courses and one elective course of 4.5 credit units. Each course entails 45 lecture hours per trimester unless otherwise specified, and the 4.5 credit-unit courses have an additional lab component of 3 hours a week. Hence the total lecture and lab hours required to graduate is (16 × 45) for lectures plus (4 × 45) for courses with intense labs giving a total of 900 hours.

To apply please visit www.usiu.ac.ke/intake

The Student Experience

The Masters’ degree in Information Systems Technology (MSc.IST) at USIU aspires to be a world class, and industry-focused graduate program that is targeted at offering a flexible learning environment to IT employees already in the workplace and students aspiring to advance their studies. The degree program places business and technology at the heart of its curriculum and ethos. We look to produce a new breed of IT graduates, who are both highly innovative, have strong leadership skills, and therefore capable of leading the desired transformation in business and society.

We believe that by understanding how current and emerging technologies can best be applied to make their organizations more profitable, productive, and competitive, USIU’s MSc.IST graduates are well-positioned to face the challenges of technology in the 21st century. It is for this reason that our approach is fundamentally post-disciplinary; seeking a digital fusion of ideas from experienced PhD faculty and students from strong IT related disciplines. Furthermore, we closely align with the needs and goals of business and industry to ensure the relevance of our program and to encourage technology exchange and early adoption of emerging technologies, processes and ideas. We also seek innovative strategies to engage with end-user organizations, particularly the corporates, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) and micro-businesses.

Resources

The MSc.IST program offers students an opportunity to earn their degree using state-of-the-art technological resources. Amongst these are a software lab, hardware lab and five teaching labs with over 200 PCs, 5 servers 3 routers, 10 Switches, 2 Autonomous Wireless Access Points, and WLAN Controllers for stand-alone and controller-based WI-FI technologies. These facilities also boast a 20 PC Workstation lab which supports all Linux, Certified Ethical Hacker and Microsoft Academy courses, including MCSE, LPI and CEH certifications. All classes in this program are offered in a laboratory environment and all material delivered by faculty is supported by an online learning platform.

Student Club

Students are involved in information technology club activities which amongst other things expose students to IT solutions as used in the business environment. The club also invites alumni and distinguished speakers from industry to deliver guest lectures on topical issues affecting the IT industry. Academic faculty alongside the Centre of Information research and informatics (CIRI) provide students with support and mentorship towards software development both within and outside the university.

Certifications

The school recognizes the importance of supporting the students towards gaining a competitive edge in fast changing IT job market. It has therefore integrated certifications into the IST curriculum by offering certification courses in Linux, Certified Ethical hacker and Microsoft. Besides, USIU prides in being a Microsoft academy and a Linux partner.

Curriculum

This is a two year program that focuses on contemporary IT solutions that help business create a competitive advantage in the market place. The Information Systems Technology degree program aims at educating students in all program levels in order to provide them with the knowledge, interest, and ethics to become productive members of the information systems profession. Flexibility is core to the delivery of the program hence students are scheduled to attend three evening classes per week during which they undertake three courses per semester.

On this program you'll acquire the theoretical and practical expertise you need to produce better functioning, scalable IT systems in a wide variety of commercial and other contexts. The cloud based online learning platform at USIU augments the entirely laboratory based delivery of the curriculum.

The program offers an innovative curriculum that employs a real-world problem-solving approach and an outstanding faculty dedicated to teaching and bringing the corporate perspective into the classroom. Featuring an executive format, the program allows working professionals from a wide range of industries and functional areas of expertise to remain on the job while completing their degree.?

Admissions

Application Information

1. Applicants must be holders of the following qualifications from accredited universities:
2. BSc degree in Information Systems and Technology (IST), or related field such as Computer Science/Computer Technology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Electronic Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent, or
3. BSc degree in Engineering, Statistics, or Physics, with a postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science with a credit pass.
4. Holders of a BSc in engineering, Statistics and Physics or business with a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent from an accredited university, but have no background in Information Technology or Computing may be considered. However, they will be required to take survey courses.

Financing your IST Program

The university offers Campus based work opportunities through initiatives like the work study program which will partly finance your program apart from giving students the skills and experience required later in life while in the workplace. For more details, see the Financial aid section.

Careers

Career Paths

Students joining the program will take up a total of 54 units over a two year period. 39 of these will be core while 15 will be taken as concentration units. Upon completion of the degree program students will be expected to specialize in one of the following areas:

Business Information Systems - students who take up business information systems specialization can expect to take up job titles such as IT Systems Researcher, IT Entrepreneur, IT Security Specialist/Director/Consultant, Information Systems Manager, Computer Manager, ICT Consultant, lecturer amongst others.

Software Development - students who take up software development specialization can expect to take up job titles such as IT Systems Researcher, IT Entrepreneur, ICT Project Director, ICT Manager, Information Systems Manager, Mobile Application consultant, ICT Consultant, lecturer, or web services consultant amongst others.

Telecommunications & Mobile Computing – students who take telecommunications and Mobile computing specialization can expect to take up job titles such as telecommunications systems consultant, mobile applications consultant, IT systems researcher, IT infrastructure manager, IT entrepreneur, ICT project director, ICT manager, ICT director, information systems manager, ICT consultant or lecturer amongst others.

Internet Security & Cybercrime - students who take up telecommunications and Mobile computing specialization can expect to take up job titles such as IT Security Specialist/Director/Consultant, IT Systems Researcher, IT Entrepreneur, ICT Project Director, or lecturer amongst others.

Internships

Students get a chance to be attached to industry through internships where they spend a semester under the mentorship of a supervisor in industry and receive support from a member of faculty. Students get exposed to real-world work environments in a variety of industries and some internships convert into job opportunities.

Master of Arts in Communication Studies

The Masters of Arts in Communication Studies was launched in January 2015 after a rigorous curriculum development process and the hiring of additional highly qualified faculty. Approved internationally by WASC, the program plays an important role in the professionalization of communications practice in Kenya and the region. Unlike most of the existing similar programs, our program focuses on addressing the changing communication landscape marked by convergent technologies. It also focuses on honing strategic communication management skills by offering specializations in digital, media, development and corporate communications. With a strong emphasis on digital and management skills, this program provides opportunities for students graduating from undergraduate programs, including USIU-Africa’s Journalism program, as well as practitioners in the field looking to further their skills and knowledge in the field of communication.

Importantly, the M.A. in Communications Studies brings together conceptual, research, and practical approaches through use of technology so as to prepare graduates to handle communication challenges in the current technological environment - including digital and mobile platforms. We employ pedagogical methods that put students at the center of learning. Some of these methods include case studies, direct instruction, class leadership, guided discovery, community learning, convergent inquiry, divergent inquiry, and constructivism.

Concentrations

The program is anchored on four major concentrations: Communication for Development; Digital Communication, Media Studies, and Strategic Corporate Communications.

Development For Communication
This concentration equips students with skills related to the following: theoretical foundation in communication for development; the strategic use of media in development programs; how to conduct communication advocacy programs; use of communication in policy change; application of strategic communication during emergency situations (e.g. environmental health, food security, national security, financial security and other real world emergencies); the role of public health communication in healthcare programs; and how to evaluate the impact and effectiveness of organization programs. Thus, students who pursue the Communication for Development specialization end-up taking careers as communication, monitoring, and evaluation officers or consultants in Non-Governmental Organizations or Non-Profit Organizations.

Digital Communication

Students specializing in Digital Communication gain skills related to the following: theoretical foundation in new media and technology; designing and implementing multimedia (or digital media strategies) projects; the use of technology at the intersection of media and society; effective digital communication strategies; practical applications of digital communications; identifying branding within a digital context; developing online brand identity for organizations; analyzing critical communications related to organizational websites; use of social media tools (e.g. blogging, Twitter, social networking, podcasting, online video); and developing social media plans for organizations. This area of specialization prepares students to use communications technologies in a variety of careers and setting – including film and video editing, website designing, digital journalism, graphic design, marketing, and non-profit communication.

Strategic Corporate Communication

Our Strategic Corporate Communication concentration equips graduates with skills related, but not limited to: theoretical foundations in corporate communications; corporate communication management; corporate communication practices; developing communication strategies; integrating marketing communication; writing for public relations; crisis management; leadership in corporate communications; and evaluation strategic communication programs. Students in this concentration secure jobs as advertising managers, campaign managers, marketing managers, political consultants, and public relations managers.

Media Studies

The Media Studies concentration provides students with such skills as critical examination of the power and influence of media in society; writing for multimedia environmental; synthesizing and integrating multimedia skills; principles of Internet writing; political communication at the intersection of media and politics; media representation of different groups (e.g. minorities); media management; use of media in social movements; quantitative and qualitative research skills in media; and the structure and functions of mass communication systems in political economy. Students pursuing this concentration get jobs as media planners, multimedia specialists, program researchers, market researchers; and communication researchers.

Duration

Our program takes two years to complete and all students must graduate with a cumulative GPA of above 3.0. The program requires 48 credits hours, which are structured as follows: 27 credit hours for core course; 15 credit hours for areas of concentrations, and 6 credit hours for elective courses. For successful completion of this program, students are required to undertake a project, which entails engaging in service learning and writing a report under the supervision of a faculty member in the program.

Admission Requirements

The program requires the following of all applicants for admission:
Admissions are done in spring semester every year. Applicants must have a first degree in Communication, or Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising or related subject with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent.

Applicants who have at least 3 years field experience in a Communications or related role will be considered.

In addition to the degree requirements for admission, the following are University wide graduate admission requirements:-

• Proof of graduation from secondary/high school or signed attestation on the USIU application form or its equivalent (including month and year);
• Official transcripts of all college work undertaken (degrees and dates awarded must be posted);
• Submission of a two-page essay addressing the following two topics:

What experiences led you to select your professional objectives?
What other two factors would you like to be considered in evaluating your application?

• Two letters of recommendation.

*Non-East Africans will pay 25% above local rates for tuition and all mandatory charges i.e. tuition, Library, Medical and student activity fees.

** Fees are subject to an annual review

*** Project / Thesis: Graduate students are required to be continuously enrolled during every semester while their thesis / Project remains incomplete. In the first semester, the project/thesis is charged as a full three (3) unit graduate course, while the two (2) subsequent terms are charged at 50% of the tuition. Other charges remain the same.

If the project / thesis extend beyond the third term, then tuition reverts to full charge.

*** Fee balances: Interest of 1.5% will be charged on fees outstanding balance at any one time.

Application forms for admission may be obtained from the USIU website or by contacting:

Admissions Office,
United States International University-Africa,
P.O. Box 14634-00800,
Nairobi, Kenya.
Telephone: 254-20-3606000/3606300
Fax: 254-20-3606100
E-mail: admit@usiu.ac.ke

Curriculum
Core Courses (27 Units)
MAC6010 Introduction to Graduate Studies 3
MAC6020 Communication Theory 3
MAC6030 Introduction to the Digital Age 3
MAC6040 Entrepreneurship for Communication Professionals 3
MAC6050 Communication Research Methods 3
MAC6060 Global Communication 3
MAC6120 Organizational Communication 3
MAC6850 Project 6

Concentrations

Strategic Corporate Communications (15 Units)
SCC6110 Corporate Communication 3
SCC6130 Managing the Communication Function 3
SCC6140 PR Writing 3
SCC6160 Issues & Crisis Management 3
SCC6170 Communications Strategies and Campaigns 3

Digital Communication (15 Units)
DCM6110 Multimedia Design 3
DCM6130 Digital Communication Strategy 3
DCM6140 Online Corporate Branding 3
DCM6160 Effective Web Design and Strategy 3
DCM6170 Social Media Strategies 3

Communication for Development (15 Units)
CFD6110 Development Communication Theory 3
CFD6120 Participatory Communication Strategy Design 3
CFD6130 Public Policy & Advocacy 3
CFD6140 Risk Communication 3
CFD6170 Program Monitoring & Evaluation 3

Media Studies (15 Units)
MDS6110 Media Criticism and Theory 3
MDS6120 Media Writing 3
MDS6140 Media, Identity and Representation 3
MDS6160 Multimedia Journalism 3
MDS6170 Media Management 3