The phenomenon of globalization and other complex social issues are increasingly creating the need for better attention to security challenges that have become more prevalent in Kenya. These challenges include terrorism, which has become a global problem, international and trans-national crimes, money laundering, alcoholism and drug abuse, political violence, cybercrime, corruption, youth radicalization, etc. This calls for well-trained professionals who will not only be effective in crime prevention and security management but will also offer effective leadership in security and in the criminal justice system. Therefore, the BA in Criminology and Security Leadership program aims to equip learners with knowledge, skills, and competencies in crime prevention, crime investigation, the criminal justice system, and security leadership. Above the professional skills, the BA program integrates the impartation of Christian values in the learning process to develop Godly character in Security officers who will serve communities and the nation of Kenya and beyond wholeheartedly.

Program Objectives

• To create awareness for the role and need of security officers in the achievement of Kenya Vision 2030, the Sustainable development goals for peaceful and sustainable communities, and equip them with professional skills.
• To equip students with servant leadership skills and Christian-related principles, ethics, and values as they engage in crime control and security leadership.
• To produce skilled graduates who are able to prevent crimes, conduct investigation intelligence gathering
• To empower students to conduct research on crime and security problems and find innovative solutions that will lead to peaceful coexistence in our communities.

Program Information

The program plays an important role in producing professional security officers who will help in crime prevention and security management but will also offer effective leadership in security matters and in the criminal justice system. The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Leadership seeks to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, and competencies that will help them be effective in criminology and security leadership in Kenya and beyond. The program provides a broad knowledge base in crime prevention, security management, and leadership.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum of KCSE Grade C (Plus), or its equivalent;
• C Plain or C Minus with a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.

Mode of Study

Online

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Transformational Church Leadership program is designed to produce a Church leadership that is equipped to impart positive spiritual and socio-economic transformation of the Church and the community. It is rooted in the conviction that this purpose is achieved primarily by the integration of Christian faith and practice into all aspects of the curriculum. Thus the diligent study of the doctrines of the Spirit-empowered word coupled with radical obedience and relevant leadership skills training will produce those empowered leaders who render holistic and transformative ministry and service in the Church and the community.

Goal of the Program

The goal of the Bachelor of Arts in Transformational Church Leadership is to train holistically developed and highly qualified transformational church leaders who are not only empowered to deliver Biblically-based leadership in their local congregations but also are equipped to lead in community transformation initiatives.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, students will be able to:

• Apply sound hermeneutical principles to Bible exposition of transformative life lessons
• Demonstrate academic competence and the expertise in administration and ministry skills essential to transformational church leadership
• Demonstrate ability to inculcate biblical values in the Church and in all its faith practice
• Evaluate transformational leadership in church history and relevancy for the church today
• Design church intervention programs to address contemporary life issues and ministry to the disabled
• Lead the local community to engage in manageable holistic transformation initiatives

Admission Requirement

KCSE Grade C+
C Plain or C Minus with a Diploma from a recognized institution

Intakes

January, May, and September

This Degree programme combines Information Technology with an interplay between the social, scientific and technical issues underlying the WWW and most current technologies influencing daily life. It merges technical courses with those in human-computer interaction, the social implications of IT, communications, management, leadership, team building and Godly Christian values. Students receive a broad yet focused degree and are prepared to apply the technology for sustainable positive impact in society. The course is structured to focus on issues surrounding the strategic use, development, implementation and management of computer systems. The programme further combines the essential aspects of computer science (covering areas such as software development, communications and networking, security, systems analysis, databases, systems software, Data science, artificial intelligence among others) with key facets of business as they relate to IT and Christian Leaderships. This is deliberate to produce technically proficient graduates who also understand business issues in the precincts of Christianity. The combination of skills and knowledge will prepare graduates to be immediately productive in the IT industry. Moreover, considering that the job market demands both theory and practical aspects, the BSc. IT of PAC University shall endeavour to strike a meaningful balance to produce Godly Christian Leaders in the dynamics of Information Technology.

The BSc. IT programme is intended to produce Information Technology (IT) graduates with requisite skills capable of managing IT organisations and IT departments, either in formal employment or in self-employment. The programme offers knowledge and skills to learners through the application of modern information technology within the business. It is designed to build skills in computer programming, Computer Systems analysis, application design and development, and implementation of ICT solutions to business enterprises.

Admission Requirements

In addition to meeting the University’s admission requirement, the BSc. IT degree requires students to have scored a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics, in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or its equivalence.

Intakes

January, May, and September

This program equips graduates with sufficient knowledge and skills in Business Management and Information Technology. It combines the key aspects of Information Technology (covering areas such as software development, communications and networking, security, systems analysis, databases, etc.) with the key facets of business such as accounting, operations management, organizational behavior, marketing, etc. This combination of skills and knowledge equips graduates to be immediately productive in the modern business environment. It is aims at preparing students for work in the fields of software development, database administration and networking.

The course is structured to focus on issues surrounding the strategic use, development, implementation and management of computer systems. It involves creating critical awareness of the need to align Information Systems and Information Technology with an organisation’s long-term business strategies. Courses in humanities and ethics are included to address the need for a wider consideration of issues in business decision-making. The curriculum will provide training for individuals interested in pursuing careers in business management and those interested in pursuing graduate or professional degrees. Candidates will be prepared to work as project managers, system designers, information systems developers; all pertaining to business management.

Admission Requirements

• KCSE mean grade of C+ and above (with a C+ in Mathematics) or its equivalence
• Be a Diploma holder from a recognized learning institution

Intakes

January, May, and September

This program is designed to develop and equip biblically and theologically sound scholars with the relevant skills and competencies to effectively serve God in the context of the Church and community.

Core Objectives

By the end of this course the learner should be:

• Skilled in the practical exegesis of the biblical text, using the range of contributory disciplines, methodologies and resource materials.
• Able to innovate and develop ministries that will address the needs of the community in which graduates are called to serve.
• Able to demonstrate awareness and appreciation of disciplines of study that prepare the person to serve society and the world.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or C plain with Pre-University Certificate or Relevant Diploma from a recognized institution or mature age entry

Specializations

A student may specialize in any of the following

• Biblical Studies
• Pastoral studies
• Christian education
• Mission studies

This program aims to develop positive, goal-oriented practitioners capable of evaluating business and management issues from ethical, professional, and academic perspectives, as well as applying their knowledge, skills, and values to impact the marketplace in dynamic and salutary ways.

The goal of this degree program is to produce highly qualified and competent professionals who have the requisite skills and values to serve the needs of the large industrial concerns, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), the public sector, as well as, nongovernmental organizations.

Course objectives:

• To develop an understanding of the general issues and approaches to business and management.
• To enhance self-confidence and the ability to critically evaluate business and management issues and develop solutions from the moral, professional and the academic perspectives.
• To instill a problem-solving attitude and business ethics in the practice of management.
• To prepare the candidates for progression to higher levels of study.

The degree program aims at instilling a critical and integrated understanding of the world of business, with a firm grounding in ICT and e-commerce as driving forces of 21st Century business enterprises. It is expected to enhance students’ self-confidence and the ability to critically evaluate business and management issues and develop solutions from ethical, professional, as well as, academic perspectives. This will be achieved through the development of theoretical and technical understanding of concepts and practices in six (6) key business areas including Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resources Management, Entrepreneurship, and Purchasing and Supplies Management

Entry requirements

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:
Either:

• KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English Or;
• KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE Or;
• Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Academic Council of the university Or;
• Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The BA in Community Development program is founded on the belief that the transformation of human life is a divine mandate that has to be undertaken if human dignity is to be restored. It further believes that this transformation can only occur if carried out using holistic approaches and by development practitioners who are devoted to and believe in creating a community whose members embrace and strive for equity and social justice.

Goal of the Program

The goal of the Bachelor of Arts in Community Development program is to train high-quality transformative community leaders and practitioners who will demonstrate skills, attitude, and capacity to address community development issues that empower individuals for quality living.

Admission Requirements

• Be a holder of a Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) with a minimum grade of C+ or an equivalent certificate with a minimum cumulative of C+ and a minimum of C in English or;
• Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of one principal pass and two subsidiaries and a minimum of a credit pass in English in EACE or,
• Be a holder of a diploma or Higher Diploma certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education and approved by CUE.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, learners will be able to:

• Understand the models, approaches, and theories in community development concepts;
• Apply the models, approaches, and theories in community development programs;
• Develop partnerships with development agencies and engage in sustainable development;
• Design innovative programs that mobilize communities to action;
• Monitor and evaluate community development programs;
• Integrate Christian principles and community development processes.

Intakes

January, May, and September

In today’s world, effective communication is critical. This program is designed to provide learners with the fundamental skills and practices of various professional communication contexts to enable them to strategically package messages through appropriate channels.

The study of communication in different contexts will provide students with the unique opportunity to develop insights and understanding of the theoretical and empirical basis of this complex discipline. The program provides students with opportunities to learn the foundational skills and practices of particular professional communication contexts from a biblical perspective.

Area of specializations

• Advertising
• Mass Communication
• Corporate Communication
• Public Relations

Program Objectives

• To increase awareness of the roles communication practitioners and theoreticians play in society.
• To inculcate high regard for traditional communication systems, particularly in the era of new media technologies.
• To produce skilled graduates who will offer leadership and managerial skills in the communication/media industries.
• To introduce students to Christian ethical and moral behavior in a variety of communication contexts.
• To provide quality undergraduate instructions in communication studies so as to enable those capable and interested to pursue Post-Graduate studies.

Program Information

The program is therefore expected to play an important role in producing professional communicators who will assist in linking theories and principles of communication to industry and communities in the 21st century.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or; C plain with Pre-university Certificate or Relevant Diploma from a recognized institution or mature age entry.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The purpose of this program is to develop positive, goal-oriented leaders: persons who thoroughly understand and who apply their knowledge, skills, and values to impact the marketplace in dynamic and salutary ways.

In modeling exemplary business practices, the department will build strategic alliances with business interests, and endeavors to focus on empowering business students and leaders to pursue their academic and professional activities in the light of a Christian perspective.

Specializations

• Accounting& Finance
• Marketing
• Human resource& management
• Entrepreneurship

Objectives

The following are the objectives of this program are:

• To develop in the student a solid understanding of fundamental aspects of business leadership such as accounting, economics, marketing, strategic leadership, human resources management, business ethics, auditing and business law.
• To prepare the student to professionally apply business leadership and management principles acquired, in any four major areas namely, Accounting, Marketing, Human Resources Management and Entrepreneurship.
• To provide the student with the necessary basic skills, knowledge and methods for the successful practice of a business vocation.
• To challenge the student to practice Biblical leadership principles, values and ethics in the marketplace as an expression of his/her Christian commitment.
• To prepare the student to be a servant leader in the marketplace and to equip the student to practice his/her vocation for the service of God and humanity.
• Prepare the student for post-graduate studies in business leadership.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of KCSE Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent or C plain with Pre-University Certificate or Relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology Program is designed for students who desire to serve the community by providing counselling services to individuals, couples, family relations, and counselling ministries, as well as small group facilitation and mediation.

Program Objective

The program is intense, practical, and covers a wide range of issues relevant to people, such as marital problems, drug abuse, trauma counselling, grief and loss, and teenage crisis, among others. This means that after completion, students are prepared to offer counselling services in various situations.

Program Information

In order for the trainee to gain an appreciation of the counselling process, the program provides an opportunity for the trainee to develop greater self-awareness and growth in personal relationships and psychotherapeutic skills through experiential learning and counselling practicum.

Entry Requirements

Minimum of KCSE Mean Grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, or KCSE Mean Grade of C plain with Pre-university Certificate, or relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.

Intakes

January, May, and September

This is a 9-month program designed for CEOs, managers, team leaders, project coordinators, supervisors, business proprietors/entrepreneurs, practicing executives, and other professionals who are responsible for providing leadership, or who want to take up leadership roles in their careers or the larger society.

Objectives

This program provides students with a systematic and integrated response to organizational processes and imperatives relating to new concepts of leadership; the effective functioning of organizations; team-based approaches to leadership and mechanisms for assuring quality.

Program Information

The PGDL is a 30 credit hours program built around 9 months of coursework. During this period students are expected to complete 10 courses of 3 credit hours each.

Entry Requirements

A first degree in any field from a recognized university

Intake

January, May, & September

The Master of Arts in Community Development and Social Protection program is designed to empower and equip students to serve as transformational social change agents who can translate the national and global development agenda into reality in the African context. This program recognizes the need that communities and individuals in society need to be equipped with capacities to protect themselves against shocks and how to deal with risks. This program will inculcate much-needed skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating development programs as a means to achieving sustainable development. The program will further offer skills in advocacy, lobbying, and policy development to enhance social justice. Graduates of the program will be competently equipped to serve effectively and professionally as program/project managers in Government ministries, private sectors, and civil societies.

Core objectives

At the end of the program, the student should be able to:

• Integrate community development and social protection concepts, theories, and principles in solving community development problems
• Identify community problems, design, implement, monitor, and evaluate development programs
• Develop and Influence policies in the area of community development and social protection
• Analyze and develop social protection systems

Entry Requirement

For admission into the program, a candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.70 or Second Class Upper Division, or its equivalent.

Intakes

May and September

The Master of Arts in Transformational Church Leadership (MTCL) seeks to produce transformative church leader researchers who accurately interpret scripture and employ critical and creative leadership skills to bridge the gap between the original context of the Christian Scriptures and the contemporary world. Thus, they can provide transformative leadership and relevantly communicate the message of scripture in every sphere of society.

Objective:

The goal of this programme is to develop church leaders who are sound in doctrine, effective transformational leaders with a godly character and mission bearing, to innovatively and creatively apply it in contemporary contexts within the local church and in wider society.

Entry Requirements:

• Be a holder of a relevant Bachelor’s Degree: Upper second-class honors or accumulative Grade Points Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00; Lower second-class honors or accumulative Grade Points Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training and relevant working experience.
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any field (there’s a prerequisite of 8 designated units).

Intakes:

January, May, and September

The Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology program aims to promote the continuing professional development of learners committed to serving in the area of counselling psychology. It prepares counselling professionals by equipping them with the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to help clients deal with addictions, mental disorders, behavioural problems, loss, grief, and trauma, among other psychological challenges.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, the learner should be able to:

• Demonstrate and articulate an understanding of professional identity as counselling psychologists;
• Apply clinical competence in systemic assessment and diagnosis, treatment of addictions, and other disorders;
• Articulate personal awareness, theoretical knowledge, and clinical skills needed to engage in multi-cultural counseling and advocacy;
• Apply relevant research and evaluation methods in the practice of counselling psychology;
• Analyze policies, interventions, and/or modes of advocacy in counselling psychology.

Duration

The program shall be completed within a minimum of three academic years on a full-time basis. Learners will be expected to do Coursework, Practicum, and Research.

Admission Requirements

Learners with the following qualifications shall be eligible for admission:

• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Counselling Psychology with Second Class (Hons) Upper Division from PAC University or a university recognized by its Senate in Education, Sociology, Community Development, or any other social science;
• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Lower Division from PAC University or a recognized university its Senate in a relevant field, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Counseling Psychology, or its equivalence, with at least a credit level pass;
• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with a Second Class Lower Division from PAC University, or from a recognized university by its Senate in relevant disciplines, plus at least two years of relevant professional experience in either private or public sector.

Intakes

January, May, and September

This program is one of its kind program in Africa. An MA-MFT approach focuses on the strengths and resiliency of family systems and communal resources to restore and build family relationships.

Why study Family Therapy?

Couples & families in Kenya today face daily challenges in a rapidly changing social context, marital instability and an increase in separation/divorce, changing parent-child expectations and increasing conflict, rise in substance use and addictive behaviors, brutal acts of family violence and Child neglect, economic and employment stressors and breakdown of extended family relationships and the list continues.

Areas of Specialization

• Child and Adolescent therapy
• Premarital and Couple therapy

Goals of the program:

MA-MFT aims to prepare marriage and family therapists: – aware and self-reflective, ethically knowledgeable, culturally sensitive, clinically competent.

Program Information

The MA-MFT is a two-year, trimester M.A. Degree program that consists of 60 credits. Students undergo clinical training of 6 credits and 500 hours of practicum over a year. It consists of an option of TWO elective courses; Research Thesis or an MAMFT Project.

Entry Requirements

• The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology or related discipline from an accredited university. The minimum entry requirement is a Second Class Honor, Upper Division, and above (or a GPA of 3.00 and above).
• All applicants are required to have completed the following undergraduate course prerequisites: Abnormal Psychology, Personality Theories, Human Growth and Development, and Foundational Skills in Counseling.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Master of Arts in Children and Youth Ministry seeks to produce and prepare knowledgeable scholars and practitioners to better serve children and youth in the context of church and community. The program will equip students with practical knowledge that can immediately be applied in their ministry while making connections with other ministry leaders that will last a lifetime; thus able to provide servant leadership and relevantly communicate the message of scripture to children and youth.

Objective

The goal of this program is to develop children and youth workers who are sound in doctrine with godly character able to accurately interpret God’s word and apply it in contemporary contexts within the local church and in the wider society. By so doing it is envisaged that such children and youth workers will lead biblically-based conversations across the world since Africa is the host of over half of the population with young people today. One of the principal aims is to develop scholars who engage in original research and scholarship in children and youth ministry.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of studying this program, the student should be able to:

• Exhibit various interpretive tools in constructing the nature and theology of children and youth ministry
• Apply a Biblical framework to underpin their values, attitudes, and aspirations through a biblical worldview for their own welfare, service to God, and to children and youth
• Adapt theological responses to trends that affect children and youth ministry in Africa and beyond
• Design biblically sound teaching and training resources for children and youth ministry for the Church and the larger community

Admission Requirements

The program shall admit students whose academic qualifications must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• Direct entry: Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related disciplines. He/she must have a minimum grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or an equivalent certificate with a minimum cumulative of C+ and a minimum of C in English or be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and satisfy the prerequisite of an equivalent of a Post-graduate Diploma in Theology or related disciplines.
• Mature entry: Be a holder of a Diploma and a Higher Diploma Certificate in a relevant discipline, or their equivalents, from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education and approved by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and a minimum of 3 years field experience in Christian ministry.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Master of Arts in Biblical Theology program seeks to produce hermeneutically sound Biblical scholars and researchers who can accurately interpret scripture and employ critical and creative skills to bridge the gap between the Ancient Near East and the contemporary world and spread God’s word in every sphere of society.

Objective

The goal of this program is to develop Biblical scholars with sound doctrine and godly character. These scholars shall accurately interpret God’s word and apply it within the local church and the wider society

Admission Requirements

• Be a holder of a relevant academic Bachelor’s Degree: Upper second class honours, or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00; Lower second class honours or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer-reviewed publications and relevant working experience
• Relevant Postgraduate Diploma

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Master of Theology in Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies program equips scholars to adequately investigate and document Pentecostal and Charismatic phenomena in Global South. It analyzes characteristics, trends, and expressions of Classical Pentecostalism, Neo-classical Pentecostalism, and New religious Movements dominant in the Global South to accurately map out their contribution to global Christianity. This course recognizes that the raw data of Christianity today is resident in the Global South and appreciates that Pentecostal and Charismatic movements have extensively contributed to global Christianity.

Core Objectives

At the end of the program, the student should be able to:

• Demonstrate competence in articulating the contextual nature of Christianity in Global South
• Critically examine biblical and theological foundations for Pentecostal and Charismatic faith
• Employ theoretical and methodological approaches to Pentecostalism and Charismatic movement
• Develop a theology of Pentecostal and Charismatic movement

Entry Requirement

For admission into the program, a candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 2.70 or Second Class Upper Division, or its equivalent.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Master of Divinity program aims to develop biblically and theologically sound Pastors and Church leaders who are contextually relevant through adequate spiritual formation, supervised field placement, and mentoring. The program is designed to inculcate critical and creative thinking skills for value-based leadership while addressing contemporary African realities. The program ensures rigorous and wide-ranging preparation for ministry that allows individuals to explore their interests and develop their theological persuasions informed by Pentecostal tradition as well as historical Christian Orthodoxy.

The Master of Divinity is in three tracks namely:

• Public Theology
• Biblical Theology
• Cross-Cultural Missions

Objective

This program seeks to develop Pastors and Christian leaders in their faith, moral integrity, social concern, and understanding of their place in the community of faith. The program also aims to deepen their understanding of the cultural realities and social settings with a view to building their capacity for relevant Christian ministry practice.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program in Master of Divinity, the student should be able to:

• Effectively utilize various interpretive tools in analyzing scripture.
• Respond critically to current theological debates.
• Develop Biblically sound teaching and training resources for the Church and community.
• Integrate Biblical knowledge and principles in solving contextual issues.
• Model transformative biblical leadership for ordained functions and community transformation and many more.

Admission Requirements

The program shall admit students whose academic qualifications must satisfy the following minimum requirements:

• Direct Entry: Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in theology or related disciplines. He/she must have a minimum grade of C+ in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) or an equivalent certificate with a minimum cumulative of C+ and a minimum of C in English or; Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and satisfy the pre-requisite of an equivalent of a post-graduate diploma in theology or related disciplines.
• Mature Entry: Be a holder of a Diploma and a Higher Diploma Certificate in a relevant discipline, or their equivalents, from an institution recognized by the Ministry of Education and approved by CUE and a minimum of 3 years field experience in Christian ministry.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The purpose of the MBA program is to prepare students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will make them fit in general management positions in business (for-profit and not-for-profit) organizations.

The MBA program produces graduates, who are well rounded and capable of running an organization in the modern economies, provide consultancy, and act as a link between theory and practice in core functional areas of management and in academia. MBA graduates should fit in different levels of management both middle and senior levels in upcoming, established national and transnational organizations in line with the economic development goals.

While the focus of the ‘traditional’ MBA program is on the development of administrative and managerial skills for organizational leaders, the PAC University MBA adds to that a dimension of business leadership skills that participants need to apply in their various areas of work. This is in line with the core business of PAC University which is, to develop leaders who are service-minded at all levels of society.

Through this program, PAC University aims at making a contribution to addressing the leadership challenge in Africa that has led to lost opportunities, the frustration of development efforts, and the waste of resources in various sectors. Our Christian distinctive, emphasis on leadership and ethics balanced with the traditional functional skills, will make the students’ experience really unique and prepare them for leadership and business in the global marketplace.

The MBA program courses are delivered with an intentionally applied emphasis. Consistent with learning by doing, course assignments are designed to enable students to apply course concepts in their current employment settings, thus demonstrating the value-added nature of the program to their employers.

Objectives

The graduate of the PAC University MBA program should be able to:

• Formulate and implement policies and procedures in business functional areas.
• Conduct relevant research, monitoring, and evaluation for managerial decision-making.
• Manage contemporary problems and challenges in a modern and complex business environment.
• Conduct business practices within the acceptable legal and ethical framework.
• Design and implement strategic direction for any organization

Areas of specialization

• Finance
• Marketing
• Accounting
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Management
• Human Resource Management
• Management Information Systems

Entry Requirements

• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any business-related discipline from a recognized university with at least upper second class or equivalent GPA Or;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least lower second class and a diploma or professional qualification in Business from a recognized institution Or
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related discipline with a lower second class from a recognized university and at least two (2) years working experience Or;
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline from a recognized university with at least lower second class with at least (3) year’s managerial experience

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Master of Educational Leadership program is designed to prepare future leaders to foster an environment of accountability and high standards in educational settings by promoting strategic, servant, and value-based leadership. The program recognizes the significance of preparing educational leaders to be innovative change agents capable of making an impact in complex and dynamic educational environments in the twenty-first century and beyond. As a result, it equips prospective school leaders with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to develop and improve their capabilities in communication, finance, budgeting, staffing, problem-solving, and, finally, e-leadership and learning.

Program Objectives

At the end of the program, students should be able to:

• Articulate and integrate theoretical knowledge of educational leadership into practice and resolution of challenges within education contexts
• Relate personal and corporate challenges, to a world of shared power and multiple institutional levels;
• Demonstrate and articulate knowledge and skills in formation, direction, motivation and evaluation of individual and institutional activities in education contexts.
• Apply appropriate methodologies in research to address educational issues at the national and international levels

Duration

This program lasts 2.5 years and is taught full-time online and in a few face-to-face settings. It consists of coursework, practicum, and research courses delivered in a friendly, professional, and flexible learning environment.

Admission Requirements

Applicants with the following qualifications are eligible:

• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or its equivalent from an accredited university (upper second-class honours or its equivalent and a minimum of 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average);
• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with a least lower-class second-class division plus a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with at least a credit from a recognized institution of higher learning;
• A holder of a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a lower-class division plus at least two years of professional experience in the public or private sector and/or one year of experience in a leadership position, preferably within an education setting.

Intakes

January, May, and September

The Master of Arts in Leadership is intentional at equipping students & professionals with leadership competencies for effectiveness in leading teams and organizations through enhanced commitment, capability, and practical effectiveness in any of three specialty areas, namely:

• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Christian Ministry
• Education

Program Objectives

• Understanding Leadership and its personal & corporate challenges in a world of shared power and multiple organizational levels
• Appreciate leadership as the establishment of mission, vision, and core values that are expressed through service
• Development of a personal value-based Biblical foundation for the practical and moral evaluation of society, the church, and organizational change
• Acquire skills in the formation, direction, motivation, and evaluation of individual and team activities
• Apply Leadership principles

Program Information

MAL is a 27-month program that consists of 33 credits including 6 core, 5 specialized online stream courses, and completion of a major paper.
Flexibility, off class experiences, dynamic interactions, readily applicable principles, are some of the highlights/reasons that characterize the much sought-after master’s program by today’s Leaders.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, with a minimum of 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) or its equivalent and significant work experience (minimum three years).

Intakes

January, May, and September

The PhD in Marriage & Family Therapy is an advanced course of the MA in Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is grounded in a Christian worldview that presents a holistic perspective of human nature including physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social aspects of maturation. The approach focuses on the strengths and the resiliency of family systems and communal resources to restore and build healthy family relationships. Systemic philosophy and models provide the basis for a therapeutic approach to mental health and relational restoration. Values of creativity, respect, compassion, excellence, and accountability are promoted. Effective learning and preparation for professional service are believed to occur in an academic community of trust that practices justice, peace, and human dignity.

Goals of the Program

• To ensure quality higher education within a faithfully Christian learning environment that facilitates professional training and personal development
• To prepare highly competent and top systemic scholars, educators, clinicians, consultants, and researchers in the field of marriage and family therapy
• To prepare marriage and family therapists who are self-reflective, ethically knowledgeable, culturally sensitive, and clinically competent practitioners
• To train MFTs to bring a systemic perspective and clinical skill set to the mental health and therapeutic communities in Kenya and beyond
• To develop a network of professionals whose work is sensitive to culture, gender, power, and inclusive of individual, family, and societal relations

Admission Requirements

• A Masters Degree, from an accredited University, in Systemic Family Therapy, Counselling Psychology, or other related mental health degrees
• A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA)
• Personal opportunities and experiences in counselling and therapy
• A personal value statement and how it impacts one’s view of counselling, family therapy, and communal relations
• Those with non-MFT Master’s level Degrees will be required to take the following pre-requisites: Systemic Family Therapy Theories, Family Therapy Counselling Skills, Family Life Cycle, and Psychopathology the Family

Intake:

Every May

The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership program aims to produce competent, high-integrity scholars for local and global contexts who can apply their knowledge critically and practically to issues of organizational leadership, consultancy, and research.

Goal of the Program

The goal of this program is to develop and enhance competencies in teaching, research, consultancy, and value-based leadership in all sectors of society.

Entry Requirements

For admission into the program, a candidate must be a holder of a relevant Master’s degree from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.00 or its equivalent.

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of the program students will be able to:

• Apply theories of organizational leadership and behavior
• Apply appropriate methodologies in research to address leadership issues at the national and international levels
• Provide informed leadership in all institutions and organizations in Africa and internationally
• Collaborate and consult with a network of leaders in Africa to support intellectual, professional, and career development
• Write and publish works relevant to the field of leadership

Intake

Every April