Top 5 Courses Offered At Mount Kenya University

Best Courses Offered At Mount Kenya University
By Lilian Wamaitha
After the announcement of the KCSE results, the questions remains, what next?
It’s a new year and that means focusing on the important things lest you are caught off guard.
And one of the focus right now is where to enroll for higher learning in Kenya.
Private universities as well as public ones will be conducting intakes throughout this year and its only right that you want to study in the best.
One of the private universities that you can consider enrolling at is Mt. Kenya University.
So, which are the Mount Kenya University courses you can enroll for?

Courses Offered At Mount Kenya University Today

1. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
This is one of the most marketable courses in Kenya and if you are looking for a place to study CPA, then MKU fits the bill.
The courses not only prepares you for accounting positions but also gives you the right skills and knowledge to survive the current job market and land a job easily.
2. Bachelor of Commerce 
Another top course that if offered at Mount Kenya University that prepares you for jobs in management, consultancy, banking, administration as well as other financial and accounting sectors.
The changing nature of the world of commerce has seen MKU structure this course in such a way that students are equipped with a firm foundation for the job market putting into consideration ethical principles of the business world.
3. Advanced Diploma in HR
If you already have a diploma in Human Resource Management and are already looking for a place to enroll for a higher diploma, look no further than MKU.
The courses can be studied in the main Campus as well as the other branches of the institution.
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4. Sales and Marketing Program
For those who want to go into the world of Sales, a degree or diploma in sales and marketing management at MKU offers you the necessary knowledge to compete in the sales job market.
And the good news is that, with the right perspective, you will easily land a job as sales job are available all year round.
5. Degree in Tourism and Hospitality
Compete with those with diploma in hospitality or tourism for a chance at the exciting world of tourism.
6. Degree in Mass Communication
A degree in Mass Communication at MKU allows you to major in fields like Public Relations, Marketing and advertising.
The degree prepares the future executives and decision makes in companies.
7. Degree in Journalism
For those with dreams to work in the media industry, you can consider enrolling for a degree in journalism at MKU.
While studying you can chose to major in either print, digital or electronic media giving you an advantage in the job market.
8. Computer Science Program
One of the marketable courses offered at Mount Kenya University whose aim is to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to effectively perform technical tasks in a company r become self-employed.
9. Diploma in Community Health and HIV/AIDS Management
This is a very marketable diploma course if you are looking to work for an NGO. The students are prepared to respond to health issues form community as well as global perspective.
You will also be prepared to critically analyze health related problems and propose possible solutions.
10. Clinical Medicine and Surgery
Since 1925, the Kenyan government has recognized the need for clinical officer and has supported the training of said professionals.
MKU medical school is turning out to be one of the best wit students practice at the Thika Level 5 Hospital for those in main campus.
And with a major mortuary already completed already within the institution, a course in clinical medicine at MKU couldn’t get any better.
11. Diploma in Dietetics
The objective of this course is to enable the trainee acquire practical skills, knowledge and attitudes required for the nutrition and dietetics profession. To understand the aspects of modern health care systems in the world.
The entry requirement for this course if a KCSE average grade C- or Craft certificate in Food and Beverage Production and Service.
12. Information Technology Program
This course is aimed at providing students with the right technical and technological knowledge as regards the ICT field.
The course unites include Introduction to Business, Introduction to Cost and Managerial Accounting, Introduction to Financial Accounting, Introduction to Business Communication.
If you are looking for a place to enroll for higher learning, MKU provides one for the best education backgrounds you could ever ask for. And with the above list of courses offered at Mount Kenya University, you are definitely on the right track.
The writer is a Communications Officer at Career Point Kenya? Got any queries regarding top marketable course offered in Kenyan universities? Email them to lilian@www.careerpointkenya.co.ke.