Overview
MA ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
The Master of Arts in Environmental Planning and Management was developed to address the emerging interest in prudent environmental management. This is after the world realized the planet's resources are finite and are continuously depleted at a very high rate hence the need for sustainable development that takes care of the present and future generations. Following the 1992 Rio Summit on Environment and Development that proposed Agenda 21, each country promised to implement sustainable development projects and land use activities that protect and preserve environmental integrity. Such projects require highly trained personnel hence the need for our country to start advanced training on the management of the environment and natural resources
The philosophy of the programme is to achieve excellence in training students to achieve the highest knowledge in environmental planning and management and participate in promoting green growth/green economy in every aspect of national development.
This programme is cognizant of the need to protect natural and human environments to maintain the ecological balance and sustainability of the ecosystem that forms the basis for human well-being. To understand the complexity of spatial distribution, association and variations of phenomena and their interactions with the environment, there is a need to equip learners with better knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies.
The programme provides the scientific knowledge geared towards contributing to the achievement of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), African Union Agenda 2063 and Kenya’s development goals and agendas.
Objectives of the program
The programme intends on;
a) Promoting environmentally sound development strategies within the framework of national development planning and to suggest realistic options.
b) training students to be competent managers and planners of the environment and conservation of natural resources as well as leaders in environmental planning and management
c) equipping graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills to enable them actively participate in the management and research of natural resources that are the resource base of life support systems and our economy
d)Enabling graduates acquire knowledge, skills and attitude to become lead consultants in the key matters of the environment and development.
e) Addressing the need analysis identified from key government specialized institutions after stakeholder discussion and taking note of key major international environmental.
Mode of delivery
The program will be offered on the following modes
a) Face-to-Face Mode
This will be offered through didactic lectures, case studies, tutorials, seminars, class discussions and presentations, and fieldwork.
b) Open Distance and e-Learning Mode
This will be offered using a multi-media approach that includes self-instructional print and electronic study materials. This will include interactive study materials and both synchronous and asynchronous modes of learning. Online teaching and learning shall be offered through the Learning Management Systems (LMS) of the University of Nairobi.
This will combine both face-to-face and online learning approaches.
Schedule of intakes
The programmes will be admitting applicants once per year during September intake as per the faculty of Arts and Social Sciences guidelines
Detailed application information is provided in the university of Nairobi website
Contact Information
The Chairman, Geography Population & Environmental Studies
P.O. BOX 30197 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-020-4918222
E-mail: geopopes@uonbi.ac.ke
Structure
Exams Regulations
a) Course work
(i) Each course shall be examined by a 1 x 3 hour written examination.
(ii) End of semester examination shall constitute 70% while continuous
assessment shall constitute 30% (of the marks in each course).
(iii) Continuous assessment shall be evaluated in each course on the basis of
seminar papers, tutorials, essays, practical exercises and assignments.
(iv) The pass mark shall be 50% in each paper.
(v) Candidates who fail to satisfy the examiners in any course may on the recommendation of the Institute Board of Examiners and approval by Senate be allowed to take up to two resit examinations during the next ordinary examination time within the stipulated study period.
(vi) A pass obtained in the resit examination shall be recorded as 50% in the candidates' academic record.
(vii) Candidates who fail to satisfy the examiners in the resit examination in any course or fails to complete their study within the stipulated period shall on recommendation of the Institute Board of Examiners and approval by Senate to discontinue.
b) Research Project
(a) The supervisors should help students to identify possible areas of research during the second semester of the study.
(b) The actual research projects should commence at the beginning of the fourth semester of the study.
(c) The students will be required to present before staff and other fellow students their prepared/complete research proposals during the third semester of the study but not later than the beginning of the third semester examinations.
(d) The entire fourth semester will be devoted to the project work.
(e) The students will at the end of the fourth semester be required to submit with approval of their supervisors a duly approved completed research project.
c) Examination of the Project
- The supervisor and an internal examiner will examine the entire project
report. This will account for 70 per cent of the total marks. - The candidate will give a 30-minute seminar to be assessed by two internal
examiners. This will account for 30 percent of the total marks.
Admission Requirements
(i) The common Regulations for the Masters degree in all Faculties shall be applicable.
(ii) The following shall be eligible:
(a) holders of a Bachelor's degree of the University of Nairobi with at least an upper Second Class Honours, or other candidates with equivalent qualifications recognised by senate.
(b) holders of Lower Second Class honours degrees or equivalent and a diploma in population studies or at least 2 years work experience in population-related field.
(c) holders of a pass degree and a post-graduate diploma in population studies with at least three years of work experience in a population related field.
(d) holders of a pass degree with a distinction pass in post-graduate certificate in population and at least five years of work experience in population related field.
The student shall be required to attend all the scheduled lectures and tutorials for the registered course units.
The course lecturer shall be required to deliver the curriculum to the learners as per the teaching timetable, apply problem-based learning approaches, align the curriculum to learning needs and outcomes, be available for consultation by students, and assess learners based on the curriculum and aligned learning outcomes.
Application Information
Applications for admission are open throughout the year through the online platform. The requirements for submitting your application are detailed in the link provided https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/
Careers
Career prospects
Our graduates apply their skills and competencies in a wide range of public and private sectors, both nationally and globally. They have been employed in government ministries, departments and agencies; local and international organizations; civil society organizations; and community and non-governmental organizations
The program will produce experts in the following;
Environmental practitioners
Environmental lead experts
GIS and remote sensing experts
Researchers
Attachment Opportunities
Attached opportunities are available at government institutions such as National Environmental Management Authority(NEMA), Kenya wildlife services(KWS), Kenya Forest Services(KFS) among others. At international level attachments are available at UNEP Kenya, NGOs dealing with environment and conservation
Notable Alumni
1.Prof. Saeed Mwaguni . Associate Professor Environmental Science
Technical University of Mombasa
2.Julius Kamau ,Chief Conservator of Forests Kenya Forest Service
3.Ken M. Mwathe Policy & Communications Coordinator BirdLife International Africa Office
4.George Muia, Geothermal Development
5.Augustine Kenduiwo , Ministry of Environment
6.Dr. Shadrack Kipkemoi , Ministry of Energy
7.Dr. Thecla Akuke Iheoma,University of Nigerial,Nsukka(Foreign student)
Fees and Funding
MA ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
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YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
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Semester 1 (4 Units) |
Semester 2 (4 Units) |
Semester 3 (4 Units) |
Semester 4 (4 Units) |
TOTAL |
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108,000/= |
108,000/= |
108,000/= |
108,000/= |
432,000/= |
|
4,000/= |
4,000/= |
4,000/= |
4,000/= |
16,000/= |
|
6,500/= |
6,500/= |
13,000/= |
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|
7,000/= |
7,000/= |
14,000/= |
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|
5,000/= |
5,000/= |
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|
5,000/- |
5,000/= |
10,000/= |
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2,000/- |
2,000/= |
4,000/= |
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|
2,250/= |
2,250/= |
2,250/= |
2,250/= |
9,000/= |
|
1,000/= |
1,000/= |
2,000/= |
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|
1,000/= |
1,000/= |
2,000/= |
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|
30,000/= |
30,000/= |
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TOTAL |
141,750/= |
114,250/= |
136,750/= |
144,250/= |
537,000/= |