Maasai Mara University
Former names | Narok University College |
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| Established | July 16, 2008 |
| Chancellor | Prof. Philip Ngunjiri |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. Kitche Magak (Acting) |
| Location | , , |
| Website | Homepage |
Maasai Mara University (MMU), (formerly Narok University College), is a public university in Kenya.[1][2]
Location[]
MMU is located in the town of Narok, in Narok County, approximately 147 kilometres (91 mi), by road, west of the city of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya.[3] The geographical coordinates of the university campus are 01°05'35.0"S, 35°51'28.0"E (Latitude:-1.093056; Longitude:35.857778).[4] The university's main campus measures an estimated 129 acres (52 ha).[5]
Overview[]
MMU is accredited by the Commission for University Education of Kenya. The institution was founded on 16 July 2008 as Narok University College, a constituent college of Moi University. In 2013 it rebranded as Maasai Mara University.[5]
Academics[]
The following academic courses are offered at Maasai Mara University:[6]
Undergraduate[]
As of May 2021, the university offers the following undergraduate degree courses.[6]
- Bachelor of Arts (Community Development)
- Bachelor of Arts (Cultural Studies)
- Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
- Bachelor of Arts (Public Administration)
- Bachelor of Arts (Social Work)
- Bachelor of Business Management
- Bachelor of Education
- Bachelor of Education (Arts)
- Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Education)
- Bachelor of Education (Guidance and Counseling)
- Bachelor of Education (Science)
- Bachelor of Education (Special Education)
- Bachelor of Environmental Science
- Bachelor of Hotels and Hospitality Management
- Bachelor of Human Resource Management
- Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor of Science (Agricultural Economics and Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Animal Science and Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Business Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Communication and Public Relations)
- Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Forestry)
- Bachelor of Science (Horticultural Science and Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Human Development Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Human Resource Management)
- Bachelor of Science (Information Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Media Science)
- Bachelor of Science (Seed Science and Technology)
- Bachelor of Science (Wildlife Management)
- Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistic With Computing
- Bachelor of Tourism and Travel Management
- Bachelor of Tourism Management
Postgraduate[]
As of May 2021, the university offers the following postgraduate degree courses.[6]
- Master in Education
- Master of Arts (Economics)
- Master of Education (Curriculum Instruction and Education Media)
- Master of Education (Education Administration)
- Master of Hospitality Management
- Master of Philosophy in Curriculum Development
- Master of Philosophy in Early Childhood Education
- Master of Philosophy in Economics of Education
- Master of Philosophy in Educational Administration
- Master of Philosophy in Educational Planning
- Master of Philosophy in Guidance and Counselling
- Master of Philosophy in Human Resource Development
- Master of Philosophy in Wildlife Management
- Master of Tourism Management
- Masters in Business Management
- Masters in Human Resource Management
- Masters of Education (Educational Foundations)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Administration
Other courses[]
In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, MMU offers Certificate and Diploma courses in many of the same subjects.[6]
Other considerations[]
In May 2021, Professor Kitche Magak, the Acting Vice Chancellor of MMU, a specialist in human reproductive health, announced in Kenyan print media, that the university was in the process of launching the manufacture of re-usable sanitary towels. The towels would be distributed to girls from low income families, who otherwise could not afford them.[7]
Other collaborators in this female sanitary towels project include (a) Chris Kirubi, an industrialist and philanthropist (b) Jennifer Riria PhD, a businesswoman, banker and corporate executive, who serves as the CEO of Kenya Women Holding Group (now Echo Network Africa Limited) and (c) Bedi Investments Limited, a textiles and garments manufacturer. They have donated industrial machinery to the project.[7]
See also[]
- List of universities in Kenya
References[]
- ^ Maasai Mara University (7 September 2019). "About Maasai Mara University". Narok, Kenya: Maasai Mara University. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Robert Kiplagat (2 September 2019). "Disquiet at Maasai Mara University following corruption exposé". The Standard (Kenya). Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Google (22 May 2021). "Road Distance Between Nairobi, Kenya And Narok, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Google (22 May 2021). "Location of Maasai Mara University Campus" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b My Kenyan Jobs (2014). "About Narok University College". Nairobi: My Kenyan Jobs. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Study In Kenya (22 May 2021). "Courses Offered At Maasai Mara University". Nairobi, Kenya: Study In Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Francis Mureithi (3 May 2021). "Kenya: Maasai Mara University to Manufacture Reusable Sanitary Towels" (via AllAfrica.com). Daily Nation. Nairobi, Kenya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
External links[]
- Official Website
- Brief Overview
- Maasai Mara University VC, four others held at Nakuru Police station awaiting plea-taking As of 26 August 2020.
Coordinates: 01°05′35″S 35°51′28″E / 1.09306°S 35.85778°E
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- Universities and colleges in Kenya
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