The University of Nairobi offers several hospitality-related programs across different levels of study. Here are some of the notable ones:
Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Management
Focuses on management and leadership in the hospitality industry, combining classroom learning with professional internships. Students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for careers in hotels, restaurants, and tourism enterprises.
Bachelor of Hotels and Hospitality Management
Offered at the Kenya Science Campus, this program emphasizes hotel operations, customer service, and hospitality business management. Entry requires KCSE C+ or equivalent, with alternative pathways for diploma holders.
Bachelor of Arts in Travel and Tourism
A broader program that integrates tourism and hospitality, preparing students for careers in travel agencies, tour operations, and cultural tourism.
Diploma & Certificate Programs
Diploma in Cultural Tourism
Designed for students interested in heritage, cultural tourism, and hospitality services linked to Kenya’s diverse traditions.
Postgraduate Options
The University also offers Masters, PhD, and Postgraduate Diplomas in tourism and hospitality management, catering to advanced research and professional specialization.
At the University of Nairobi, courses involving technical diagrams and technical drawing are primarily taught within the Faculty of Engineering. These courses are integrated into several engineering programs, where diagrammatic representation, drafting, and schematic design are essential skills. Here’s a structured breakdown:
Programs with Technical Diagram Components
Faculty/School
Example Courses Involving Technical Diagrams
Notes
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering
Engineering Graphics, Machine Drawing
Focus on mechanical parts, assemblies, and manufacturing schematics.
Civil & Construction Engineering
Technical Drawing, Structural Diagrams
Covers construction plans, civil schematics, and structural layouts.
Electrical & Information Engineering
Circuit Diagrams, Technical Drawing 1 (EEE 4203)
Includes geometric constructions, sketches, and electrical schematics.
Environmental & Biosystems Engineering
Engineering Graphics, System Layouts
Emphasis on biosystem schematics and environmental design diagrams.
Geospatial & Space Technology
Cartographic Diagrams, Geospatial Mapping
Heavy use of technical diagrams for spatial representation.
Architecture & Design (related faculty)
Architectural Drawing, Design Visualization
Though not engineering, these courses rely extensively on technical diagrams.
Offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts (humanities & social sciences) and specialized Postgraduate Diplomas (e.g., Cultural Studies, Heritage Management, Gender & Development).
Broad-based undergraduate program covering humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and arts. Students often major in one area but take courses across disciplines.
Core Focus
Emphasis on African heritage, cultural identity, socio-economic and political contexts, and comparative cultural analysis.
Emphasis on critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving across diverse fields; rooted in Western traditions of the “seven liberal arts.”
Specializations
Postgraduate diplomas allow specialization in Cultural Studies, Heritage Management, or Gender & Development.
Students can specialize in majors like History, Literature, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, etc.
Skills Developed
Cultural analysis, heritage preservation, socio-political awareness, comparative frameworks.
Analytical reasoning, writing, interdisciplinary problem-solving, leadership, and civic engagement.
Career Pathways
Cultural heritage management, NGOs, academia, policy research, gender advocacy.
Wide-ranging: education, public service, media, consulting, law, business, and graduate studies.
Duration
BA: 3–4 years; Postgraduate Diplomas: 1 year full-time.
Typically 4 years undergraduate; postgraduate study optional.
I can say UoN isn’t the cheapest option, especially for self-sponsored students. Government-sponsored programs are more manageable, but once you add accommodation, food, and other expenses in Nairobi, the cost goes up quickly…
Yes. The cost of attending a basic UoN course isn’t very different from the cost of attending a non-Ivy league college. Meaning that 50% of Americans cannot afford to attend the school despite the bragging and usual hubris expected of these coddled children.
Core units: News writing, broadcast journalism, photojournalism, media law & ethics, investigative journalism, online/multimedia journalism.
Focus: Hands-on newsroom training, reporting, and production skills.
Entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C+ with C+ in English/Kiswahili, or equivalent qualifications .
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Communication Studies
Core units: Combines journalism practice with communication theory, covering mass media, cultural communication, and information transfer.
Focus: Balanced training in both reporting and strategic communication .
Postgraduate Programs
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Units: Communication theory, development communication, political communication, organizational communication, public relations, media research methods.
Focus: Conceptual frameworks, strategic communication, and academic scholarship.
Master of Arts in Journalism & Media Studies
Units: Advanced reporting, media management, digital journalism, media policy.
Focus: Specialized professional practice and leadership in media organizations.
PhD in Communication Studies
Focus: Advanced research in communication theory, media policy, intercultural communication, and applied communication.
Comparative Study
Level
Journalism Units
Communication Studies Units
Undergraduate
News writing, broadcast journalism, photojournalism, media law, investigative reporting
Interpersonal communication, organizational communication, development communication, PR & advertising
Postgraduate
Media management, advanced reporting, digital journalism
Communication theory, political communication, research methods, intercultural communication
PhD
Specialized media research (journalism focus)
Broad communication research, policy, cultural analysis
Journalism is skills-based, preparing graduates for careers in media houses, broadcasting, and reporting.
Communication studies are concept-driven, equipping graduates for corporate communication, public relations, academia, and policy analysis.
At postgraduate level, journalism narrows into advanced practice and management, while communication studies broaden into interdisciplinary research and strategic applications.
Humanities & Social Sciences: ~KES 170,000 per year
Engineering & Science: ~KES 200,000–220,000 per year
Medicine & Health Sciences: ~KES 400,000+ per year
Government-Sponsored Students: Pay much less, but still higher than in 2012.
Additional Costs: Registration, examination, library, ICT, and accommodation fees are separate.
Key Takeaway
If you were studying today under the same program, your total cost for a 4-year degree would likely exceed KES 700,000–900,000, compared to just KES 105,500 in my time.
@Maize_Combuster Unaulizanga mambo ya degree, sio? Shit got expensive as fuck since I left.
