Doctor of Philosophy in Project Planning and Management

Overview

This programme is offered by the School of Continuing and Distance Education on evening and ODeL mode

Rationale for the programme:

The Doctoral Studies Programme aims to provide an opportunity to candidates with outstanding academic background to engage in advanced research studies in the field of project planning and management. Candidates are expected to have intellectual curiosity, self-discipline and a high level of motivation to be able to carry out research in their various areas of specialization and make a significant contribution to knowledge.

The programme has four areas of specialization namely: Project Design, Planning and Implementation; Project Monitoring and Evaluation; Project Management Information Systems and Project Financing. Candidates shall be required to take supporting coursework comprising six units.

To prepare Doctor of philosophy (PhD) candidates for advanced research and writing skills in their chosen area of specialization, candidates shall be required to take supporting coursework comprising seven course units to be done in a minimum of three semesters and a maximum of seven semesters

The PhD programme seeks to orient candidates to the informed and critical application of knowledge to problems and issues concerning project planning and management as a discipline and profession. The Doctoral programme is intended to enhance individual’s capacity and skills for positions involving teaching, consultancy and research in local and international institutions.

Objectives of the Programme

The objectives of the programme are to:

Enhance skills in the various areas of specialization in project management;
Provide an opportunity to candidates to carry out and present scholarly work;
Carry out research in the chosen area of study and submit a PhD thesis
Encourage application of creativity and critical thinking toward problem-solving.
To inculcate desirable values for responsible citizenship and good corporate management

2. Regulations:

Common Regulations for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the University of

Nairobi shall be applicable.

INTAKES

January every year

PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION (done online)

Applications are processed online through the University of Nairobi Website application https://application.uonbi.ac.ke
For instructions on how to apply kindly visit this page https://application.uonbi.ac.ke/how_to_apply.pdf

Application Fee

The fee is payable at the point of completing the application.

Structure

Year 1

Semester 1: 2 units; 1 Core and one Specialization

Semester 2: 2 units; 1 Core and one Specialization

Semester 3: 2 units; 1 Core and one Specialization

Year 2 & 3

Thesis

Areas of specializations:

1. Project monitoring and evaluations

2. Project Finance

3. Project Planning Design and Implementation

4. Project Management Information system

Total Number of units - 6 and a thesis

Admission Requirements

A holder of Master of Arts degree in Project Planning and Management from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate.
A holder of a Master’s Degree from the University of Nairobi or any other institution recognized by the senate in areas of specialization relevant to the discipline in the programme.
A holder of a Master of Business Administration from any institution recognized by University of Nairobi Senate in areas of specialization relevant to the discipline in the programme

Careers

Graduates are experts in

Project Design,

Planning and Implementation;

Project Monitoring and Evaluation;

Project Management Information Systems and

Project Financing

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees - 50,000.00 (per unit)

Examination - 3,000.00 (per unit)

Thesis examination fees - 50,000.00 (once)

Fees for subsequent years - 150,000 p.a