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Courses Offered At Mount Kenya University Department Of Hospitality And Tourism Management

Courses Offered At Mount Kenya University Department Of Hospitality And Tourism Management

June 19, 2022 11:24 am

Lotela Paul

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In 2004, Mount Kenya University established the department of Hospitality and Tourism. Since then, the department has transformed to cater to a huge number of students. Two training restaurants and two demonstration kitchens ensure that students gain the practical knowledge needed to become fully skilled in their respective careers. The department offers post graduate courses, undergraduate courses, diploma courses and certificate courses. These are:

Masters of Science in Hospitality Management

Individuals who want to undertake Masters of Science in Hospitality Management should have obtained a Bachelors degree, 2nd class honours. Those who have an equivalent qualification that is recognized by the senate are also welcome to apply. The course takes place in 6 sessions with each session costing Ksh 45,000.

Bachelors of Science in Travel and Tourism Management

Individuals who wish to pursue Bachelors of Science in Travel and Tourism Management should have obtained:

Individuals should have obtained a mean grade if at least C+ (plus) at KCSE with a C (plain) in at least three of the following: Biology/Chemistry, English/Kiswahili, Home Science and Humanities.
Individuals with a relevant diploma from a recognized institution are also welcome to apply for the course.

The course takes place over a period of 8 semesters and it costs Ksh. 65,000 per semester.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Individuals who want to undertake Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management should have:

Individuals should have obtained a mean grade of C+ (plus) in KCSE with a C (plain) in at least three of the following: Biology/Chemistry, English/Kiswahili, Home Science and humanities.
Individuals who are holders of a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution can also apply.

The course covers 8 semesters and it costs Ksh 65,000 per semester.

Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management

Individuals who want to undertake Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management should have obtained at least a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE. Individuals who are holders of a Certificate in Tourism Management from a recognized institution can also apply for the course. The course covers 6 trimesters and costs Ksh 25,550 per semester.

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Individuals who want to undertake Diploma in Hospitality Management should have obtained at least a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE. Individuals who are holders of a Certificate in Hospitality Management from a recognized institution can also apply for the course. The course covers 7 trimesters and costs Ksh 29,550 per semester.

Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management

Individuals who want to undertake Certificate in Travel and Tourism Management should have obtained at least a mea grade of C- (minus) at KCSE. It is a 4 trimester course that costs Ksh. 25,500 per semester.

Certificate in Hospitality Management

Individuals who want to undertake Certificate in Hospitality Management should have obtained at least a mea grade of C- (minus) at KCSE. It is a 4 trimester course that costs Ksh. 27,500 per semester

For more information, individuals ca contact:

MAIN CAMPUSP.O.Box 342-01000 Thika, Tel:(+254 20) 2088310, 2338148, 2338146 Cell: +254 720 790 796, 789 126 571 Fax:+254 20 2050315

Email: [email protected] Website:www.mku.ac.ke

MOMBASA CAMPUSMombasa Trade Centre, Nkurumah Road, P.O.Box 42702-80100, Mombasa Tel: 020 8002096/7/8 Email: [email protected]

NAIROBI CAMPUS– MKU Towers P.O.Box 13495 – 00100 GPO Nairobi, Tel:+254 20 2528803, 0202667731/2/3/4 Cell: 0722307617, 0729256979, 0734667731 Fax:+254 20 2667596

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Originating from the picturesque valleys of Nakuru, a region of Kenya known for its stunning flamingo-populated lakes, Lotela Paul's early life was steeped in stories and narratives that danced between the daily lives of the local people and the grand tapestry of Kenyan history.

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