Moi University, a prominent institution in Kenya, offers a diverse range of academic and extracurricular opportunities for students from various backgrounds.
Despite its least selective admission policy, with an acceptance rate of 80-89%, Moi University provides a supportive environment for students who may not have achieved top grades, including those with a C-minus average.
In this article, WoK aims to highlight the courses that C-minus students can engage with at Moi University.
Courses for C-minus students at Moi University
1. Diploma in Entrepreneurship Studies
This program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to start and manage successful businesses.
The admission requirements include a mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with a C- (minus) in Mathematics, English, and Business Studies.
The duration of the course is four semesters, approximately two years, and it is offered on a full-time basis.
2. Diploma in Project Planning and Management
This course focuses on the principles and practices of project planning and management, preparing students for roles in various sectors.
Admission requires a mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE or its equivalent, with a C- (minus) in Mathematics, English, and Business Studies.
The program spans four semesters and is available as a full-time or evening program.
3. Diploma in Tourism Management (DTM)
This program aims to develop professionals capable of managing tourism operations effectively.
Admission requirements include a minimum grade of C– (minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili, or an ‘A’ Level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass, or any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by Moi University Senate.
The course duration is four semesters, and it is offered full-time.
4. Diploma in Travel & Tour Guiding (DTTG)
This course prepares students for careers in travel and tour guiding, focusing on the skills needed to lead and manage tours.
Admission requires a minimum grade of C– (minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili, or an ‘A’ Level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass, or any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by Moi University Senate.
The program is four semesters long and is available full-time.
5. Diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management (DHRM)
This program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to manage hotel and restaurant operations effectively.
Admission requires a minimum grade of C– (minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili, or an ‘A’ Level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass, or any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by Moi University Senate.
The course duration is four semesters, and it is offered full-time.
6. Diploma in Events Management (DEM)
This course focuses on the planning and management of events, preparing students for careers in the events industry.
Admission requires a minimum grade of C– (minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili, or an ‘A’ Level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass, or any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by Moi University Senate.
The program spans four semesters and is available full-time.
7. Diploma in Sustainable Tourism & Wildlife Management
This program aims to develop professionals capable of managing tourism and wildlife resources sustainably.
Admission requires a minimum grade of C– (minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili, or an ‘A’ Level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass, or any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by Moi University Senate.
The course duration is four semesters, and it is offered full-time.
8. Diploma in Air Travel Services Management
This course prepares students for careers in the air travel industry, focusing on the management of air travel services.
Admission requires a minimum grade of C– (minus) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili, or an ‘A’ Level qualification with at least a subsidiary pass, or any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by Moi University Senate.
The program is four semesters long and is available full-time.
9. Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
This program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for effective business management.
Admission requires a mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE, with C- (minus) in either English or Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in Mathematics.
The course duration is four semesters, and it is offered on a full-time or evening program basis.
10. Diploma in Economics
This course focuses on the principles and applications of economics, preparing students for various roles in the economic sector.
Admission requires a mean grade of C- (minus) at KCSE, with C- (minus) in either English or Kiswahili and D+ (plus) in Mathematics.
The program spans four semesters and is available full-time or as an evening program.
11. Diploma in Culture, Applied Research and Development
This program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary for research and development in cultural contexts.
Admission requires a KCSE mean grade of C- with at least a D+ in English, or KCSE Division III with a credit in English, or KACE/EACE with at least one principal, or a certificate in a social science discipline from Moi University or a recognized institution.
The course duration is one academic year, comprising 42 units.
