Distance learning happens when students are not physically present in a learning institution. Due to this, learning usually takes place online. This has helped save a lot of time and resources and it comes in handy especially to people who want to learn yet they have busy schedules. Hence, they use the small pockets of time they have to learn. There is a good number of local universities in Kenya that offer distance learning. They include;
Kenyatta University;
Undergraduate courses offered include;
Bachelor of Science [Records Management and Information Technology].
Bachelor of Library and Information Science.
Bachelor of Education [Library Science].
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Commerce.
Bachelor of Science [Agribusiness Management and Trade].
Bachelor of Information Technology.
Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration
Bachelor of Arts.
Masters courses offered include;
Masters of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management.
Master of Science in Integrated Soil Fertility Management .
Master of Library and Information Science, Master of Science [Records management and Archives administration].
KCA University;
Bachelor of Commerce.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology.
Bachelor of Business Information Technology.
Certificate in Business Management
Diploma in Business Management.
Moi University;
Schools offering distance learning include school of business and economics, school of tourism, hospitality and events management, school of engineering and school of arts and social sciences.
Strathmore University;
Bachelor of science in Telecommunications.
Bachelor of science in Informatics and Computer science.
Master of Information Technology
Master of Information Systems Security.
African Nazarene University;
Some of the courses offered include;
Bachelor of arts in community development.
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of commerce
Bachelor of Mass communicatrion
Bachelor of Theology
Diploma in Business Administraton
Master of Business Administration
Master of Arts in Religion.
Daystar University;
Distance learning is offered in schools such as school of business and economics, school of arts and humanities, school of human and social science and school of communication, language and performing arts.
St. Paul’s University;
The distance learning program in St. Paul’s University was launched in 2012. The courses offered include;
Bachelor of Business Administration and Management.
Bachelor of Arts in Leadership Management.
Bachelor of Arts in Community Development.
JKUAT;
Bachelor of Commerce.
Bachelor of Business Information Technology
Bachelor of Business Information Technology.
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Diploma in Information Technology.
Master of Science in Statistics.
Master in Business Administration
Master of Science in ICT.
University of Nairobi;
This university offers a wide range of courses. Some of them include;
Bachelor of Science.
Bachelor of Commerce.
Bachelor of Education.
Bachelor of Arts.
Masters of Science in Pharm. & Toxicology.
Masters of Arts in Project Planning and Management.
Egerton University;
Bachelor and Masters of Arts in Criminology and security studies.
Bachelor and Masters of science in Community development and extention.