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Description

This programme aims at equipping students with knowledge, skills and values required to formulate, analyse, interpret, manage, coordinate and appraise educational policies, projects and programmes at all levels of the education system within the national development agenda. The students will be equipped with relevant knowledge and skills to plan and administer national education strategies, projects and programmes with reference to national socio-economic development frameworks such as the National Vision 2030, Harambee Prosperity Plan II, and the National Development Plans. On completion, graduates should be able to actively participate in planning and management of educational policies at national and regional levels and, thereby, contributing to the development of the national economy.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will be considered for admission to this programme if they have a minimum Bachelor of Education at NQF level 7 (with at least 360 credits) or a related qualification from a recognised institution. Potential candidates must have been practising education in the fields of education and management and leadership. Pre-requisites for admission to this programme must first be obtained before registration for the programme can take place.

Articulation Arrangements

Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the NUST regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50% of the credits for a qualification. The Bachelor of Education in Educational Planning and Administration Honours will articulate to further studies in the same, or a related cognate area, at NQF Level 9.

Mode of Delivery

The programme will be offered both the full time and part-time mode of study through blended delivery options and methodologies in accordance with NUST rules and regulations and at the discretion of the department.

Requirements for Qualification Award

The Bachelor of Education in Educational Planning and Administration Honours will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 120 NQF credits, all at NQF Level 8 and who have met the detailed requirements as set out below.