Master of Science in Agricultural Economics - University of Embu, Kenya

• Agriculture
• Economics

1. Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent in Agriculture, Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education and Extension, Agricultural Engineering, Range Management, Wildlife Management, Forestry, Environmental Science, Biological and Natural Sciences from a recognized University;

OR

2. Bachelor of Science degree as in 1 above with a Lower Second Class Honors plus at least two years of relevant work experience/ demonstrated research ability.

Interested candidates should additionally visit the university website or contact the admissions office for further information on both the university and departmental entry requirements for this course.

Career Opportunities

• Agriculture Research Scientist
• Policy Planning & Implementation Specialist
• Food Scientist
• Agriculture Engineer
• Lecturer
• Consultant
• Agriculture Extension Manager
• Marketing Manager
• Farm Manager
• Project Manager
• Development Manager
• Agricultural Economist
• Soil Scientist
• Quality Control Manager

Application Forms

• Application forms can either be obtained from the Admissions Office, University of Embu, or downloaded here
  • Undergraduate Application Form
  • Postgraduate Application Form

Application Fees

Application forms should be submitted upon a payment of a non-refundable application fee of:

• KSh. 4,000 for PhD
• KSh. 2,000 for Masters and Bachelors,
• KSh. 1,000 for Diploma and
• KSh. 500 for Certificate for East Africans and
• USD 100, USD 50, USD 25 and USD 15 respectively for non-East Africans.

The application fees should be paid to the following accounts:

Kenya Commercial Bank, Embu Branch               1140846019
Equity Bank, Embu Branch                                0190260737294
National Bank, Embu Branch                             01001081259300
MPESA PAY BILL                                              418888

Duly filled-in forms should be submitted with the original copy of the application fee payment deposit slip.

Applications and enquiries should be directed to the following:

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics, Research and Extension)
P.O. Box 6-60100, EMBU
Tel. 020-2444136, 0727933950, 0788199505
Website: www.embuni.ac.ke
E-mail: school email, dvc.are@embuni.ac.ke, admissions@embuni.ac.ke