Mount Kenya University (MKU) Vice-Chancellor, Prof Deogratius JAGANYI, urges learners to aim for academic progression rather than settle for their first qualification. He says this will help them fully unlock their potential, thereby attaining career growth.
During his address to new MKU students on May 12, Prof JAGANYI emphasised this message. The speech, which he delivered at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre, was titled, “Becoming Your Own Life Champion”. He told the new students: “There is no ceiling of success. Desire to progress even after your graduation. Pursue the next higher academic course. If you are pursuing a certificate, go for a diploma afterwards, then advance further by enrolling for a Bachelor’s degree programme.
If you are studying for a Bachelor’s degree, pursue a Masters’ degree and eventually, a PhD. All these career progressions are available at MKU.” Prof JAGANYI reminded students that choosing the university and a preferred course was only the first step of a progressive journey, saying: “If you want to become a champion in any area of your life, you must be resilient, enthusiastic, and ready to go an extra mile to find ways of achieving great results.”
The MKU Vice-Chancellor pointed out that the university had diverse schools offering a wide range of programmes to choose from. Over and above that, he gave a breakdown of the reasons that make the university popular.
They include the following:
Affordable and convenient fees payment: Students are allowed to make flexible fees payment in percentage instalments of 40:20:20:20. The “Madison Insurance Survey on Higher Education” rated MKU as the most affordable institution and a leading private university in Kenya in terms of the number of programmes on offer and the student population. Accessible campuses: Students have a choice to study from any of MKU’s accredited campuses in Kenya and other countries. Hence, MKU offers increased access to university education.
Flexible study options: The university’s modes of learning include fulltime, digital, institution-based, and part-time (evenings and weekends).
E-Learning facilities: MKU provides open, distance, and e-learning programmes that eliminate residential requirement and reduce the costs of education. Internet is accessible in all the campuses through Wi-Fi. MKU has invested in fast internet connectivity and cloud services, including data storage, e-repository, library support, and Microsoft Suite.
Employability: MKU graduates are among the top-10 most preferred by employers, according to a Corporate Staffing Services Limited Ranking Survey.
Automation: Automation of university processes enhances service delivery. The university has invested in academic resources and ICT infrastructure dedicated to enhancing the quality of education in its campuses and Open, Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) centres.
Career guidance: MKU offers free career guidance and mentorship talks. Its career counsellors guide students on the qualifications to pursue at a specific school.
International students and staff exchanges: Collaborative exchanges with Clarke University (USA), Makerere University (Uganda), Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University (BRSU) of Applied Sciences (Germany), and Vincent Pol University (Poland), enrich teaching and learning at MKU.
Multicultural diversity: The university recognises the diversity of its student population and
develops talents through cultural events.
Graduate Enterprise Academy: The university runs a Graduate Enterprise Academy to assist
students and alumni become job creators rather than job seekers.
Accreditation: MKU is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) to offer both
face-to-face and ODeL.
International recognition: The university is also ISO 9001:2015 certified. CPS Research International ranked MKU among the top five destinations for students from other parts of Africa and beyond.
Highly qualified staff and supportive academic resources: Other features that make MKU attractive include its qualified and committed faculty and professional staff, and well-equipped Science and IT laboratories, library, postgraduate centre, and other academic resources.
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