7 Top Marketable Degree Courses In Kenya Today

7 Top Marketable Degree Courses In Kenya Today

One might argue that all courses are equally good and all you need is to acquire knowledge. Reality is, the market is flooded more than ever and more graduates are tarmacking day in day out.

To position yourself in better, you need to be very keen on what you choose to study.

So, which are the most marketable degree courses one should consider pursuing.

Here are the top seven degree courses that will increase your chances at finding a job.

1. Education in Special Needs Education

Bachelor of education in special education is a course that anyone with a passion for education and teaching should pursue.

There has been an increase in demand for sign language interpreters and other professionals in special needs, from media houses, banks, NGOs and more.

This is therefore the best marketable degree course to take this year, considering how well NGOs pay.

2. Applied Statistics with IT/Statistics

Bachelor of Applied Statistics with IT involves data analysis, statistical modelling and monitoring and evaluation. This course can be done at most universities in the country.

The good thing about this course is that you can go into self employment if you are unable to find a job.

A statistics graduate can work as an accountant, financial analyst, investment analyst, monitoring and evaluation officer, project manager, statistician, actuary, policy analyst, economist and many more.

3. Medicine & Surgery

Quality medical services and practitioners will always be in demand. There are many private hospitals that keep springing up in different parts of the country which will need staffing medics, surgeons included. Alternatively, you can also pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, also considered among the top marketable degree courses in Kenya.

Professionals in this field are among the people who earn the highest salary.

.4. Software engineering

IT is the future. It is therefore a very good idea to take up any IT related course, most especially software engineering.

Software engineers get hired by companies to come up with new applications and software’s to keep them on top.

Organisations like Safaricom, Google, Facebook, Microsoft and many more always hire software developers for this purpose.

Some software engineers earn more than 250K.

5. Real Estate Managements

There has been growth in the this industry. More people are investing in real estate. This makes the course very marketable.

By pursuing a career in this field alongside CFA, you might find yourself not earning less than 150K per month.

6. Commerce plus CPA/CFA/ACCA/CIFA

If you will be taking Bachelor of Commerce in University you will need to enroll for CPA/CFA/ACCA/CIFA courses as well.

This is the only way you will be able to succeed in the job market. Most companies require their accountants and finance mangers to have additional certificates so there is no going around it.

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7. Journalism and Communications

Even with the huge retrenchments happening in the big media houses, this still remains a marketable course.

Because of the increase in internet and social media usage, everyone requires online services. Digital marketing is the way to go in this day and er. This is why most businesses have migrated online which in turn has created more opportunities for media personnel. People want to shop online, and get there information on social media platforms as well.

The rise of the digital age has also led to the increase in TV and radio stations in the country which means more work opportunities.

In Conclusion

As you build your career, ensure you enroll for short courses and training. This will help you build on your CV by adding you skills thus increase your chances at landing your dream.