About Course

There is an urgent need for comprehending the rapid changes affecting families, communities and the larger society. These changes are attributed to cultural, economic, technological, political, environmental and human factors at different levels in the society. In development, a range of complimentary policies including active participation of individuals and families at the grass root level is important for many interventions in communities’ sustainable development. Development projects are more likely to succeed if they emphasise beneficiary participation at the individual, family and community levels. It is therefore the aim of this programme to develop strategies focussing on humans, as individuals in families at community and society levels.

Program Objectives

By the end of the training, the graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate competencies in management and leadership for community development.
• Promote the welfare of individuals, families and communities.
• Have a better understanding of various issues affecting individuals, families and communities.
• Apply analytical research skills crucial for improving the quality of life in individuals, families and communities.
• Engage in gainful employment for self- reliance.
• Pursue advanced studies in areas related to community development studies.

Program Learning Outcomes

The Graduate will be able to use acquired knowledge, skills and attitudes to:-

• Demonstrate leadership competencies in management for community development
• Have a better understanding of various issues affecting individuals, families and communities.
• Mobilise resources for the benefit of society and carry out research and innovations
• Be adaptable to various working environment and be able to undertake further studies.

To view the full list of courses in the program, click the button below

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Requirements

How to Apply

• Apply online via the link given below the Program
• In the Registration portal, click apply and fill out your details in the fields
• Pay the Application fee of Kshs. 2,000 through Egerton University Account Number: KCB Bank A/C No. 1101906812

Fee

Fee Structure Annual charges for the programmes will be as follows:
Tuition Fee per Course Unit:
Undergraduate KES. 5,900.00

Administrative Costs Annually:
Undergraduate KES. 19,140.00

The breakdown of the administrative charges is given below

The Annual Administrative fee for the other years (2nd to 4th year) is less the Caution money and Student ID Charges (total, Kshs.2,500) amounting to Kshs. 16,640

The fee summary is given below per academic year

Note that the amount might be more depending on the number of units you take each session.
The fee is paid through the following bank account

KCB, Account no. 1101893680

Download a copy of the fee structure below

Fee Structure