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From Reading the Economy to Shaping Decisions. — Master of Economics

Every headline has a model behind it. Explore OUK’s Master of Economics, check programme fit, and continue to official admissions.

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From Reading the Economy to Shaping Decisions. — Master of Economics

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Master of Economics

From Reading the Economy to Shaping Decisions.

From reading the economy to shaping decisions.

2 years · ~80% async / 20% sync

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Every headline has a model behind it.

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At a glance

Duration
2 years
Delivery
Blended online: approximately 80% asynchronous and 20% synchronous learner support (confirm current mix with OUK)
Fees (published)
KES 187,500 total (Year 1 KES 101,500; Year 2 KES 86,000)
Application status
Application Due: Open (confirm on official OUK pages; no verified precise closing date)

Fees and programme details may change. Confirm current information with OUK before applying. Students outside East Africa may pay 10% more according to the OUK fee structure page — confirm with OUK before budgeting.

Could this fit you?

Economics and related graduates or professionals in policy, finance, development, planning, research, monitoring and evaluation, forecasting, public finance, markets, health, environment/climate, and related fields.

Tension: You see the headline or dashboard, but want the depth to test assumptions, analyse trade-offs, and communicate evidence responsibly.

Eligibility (summary — confirm with OUK)

  • Second Class Honours Upper Division in Economics or a closely related discipline, or
  • Lower Division plus a relevant postgraduate diploma or at least two years’ relevant experience, or
  • Equivalent qualifications / RPL as approved by Senate — confirm with OUK

A programme-fit check is not an admissions decision. Opportunity Activation supports programme discovery and learner readiness. OUK confirms eligibility, admission, fees, programme requirements and payment.

Ready for the official application?

Continue to the Open University of Kenya admissions portal. OUK alone confirms eligibility, fees, deadlines, registration, payment, and programme requirements.

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Your Next Chapter, Activated.

From Reading the Economy to Shaping Decisions.

From reading the economy to shaping decisions.

2 years · ~80% async / 20% sync

KES 187,500 total (Y1 101,500 · Y2 86,000)

Eleven specialisation pathways listed on the official page

Master of Economics

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Your Next Chapter, Activated.

From Reading the Economy to Shaping Decisions.

From reading the economy to shaping decisions.

2 years · ~80% async / 20% sync

KES 187,500 total (Y1 101,500 · Y2 86,000)

Eleven specialisation pathways listed on the official page

Master of Economics

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Your Next Chapter, Activated.

From Reading the Economy to Shaping Decisions.

From reading the economy to shaping decisions.

2 years · ~80% async / 20% sync

KES 187,500 total (Y1 101,500 · Y2 86,000)

Eleven specialisation pathways listed on the official page

Master of Economics

  1. Slide 1

    Every headline has a model behind it.

    Learn to interrogate the model.

  2. Slide 2

    One decision. Many trade-offs.

    Households, firms, counties, and agencies.

  3. Slide 3

    Test assumptions. Measure effects. Explain choices.

    Analytical confidence without outcome guarantees.

  4. Slide 4

    Eleven official specialisation pathways

    Including agricultural, energy, health, climate, development, financial, and public policy economics.

  5. Slide 5

    2 years · KES 187,500 total

    ~80% asynchronous / 20% synchronous. Confirm with OUK.

  6. Slide 6

    Check My Programme Fit

    Then continue to official OUK admissions.

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Every headline has a model behind it. OUK’s Master of Economics is listed as a two-year blended online programme (~80% asynchronous / 20% synchronous) with specialisation pathways across policy-relevant fields. Opportunity Activation supports discovery and readiness; OUK alone confirms eligibility, fees, and admission.

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Every headline has a model behind it. OUK Master of Economics — 2 yrs, KES 187,500 (confirm). Check fit → OUK admissions.

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Sources and important notes

Information checked: . Opportunity Activation supports programme discovery and learner readiness. OUK confirms eligibility, admission, fees, programme requirements and payment.

Confirm with OUK

  • Which specialisation pathways are open for your intake
  • Synchronous schedule commitments for your cohort
  • Document and thesis requirements for Year Two