Globally, the livestock sector is rapidly growing and contributing 40% of the total value of agricultural output. Livestock keeping is one of the main vibrant economic sectors in many Africa countries. In Kenya, livestock contributes 12% to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 42% to Agricultural GDP. 80% of Kenya’s landmass is Arid and Semi-Arid, home of about 16 million people dependent on agro-pastoral livelihoods. Though the largest Kenya region, Turkana County is the poorest, with 70% of the population depending entirely on livestock keeping. While many impediments retard the development of livestock in Kenya’s drylands, using the case…
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Unicaf Professional Development short courses for working professionals The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our lives has been devastating. No matter where you are, the higher unemployment will go hand in hand with an increase in government debt. This will limit government relief for those out of work. Companies will need to reduce fixed costs. This in turn will “force” out-of-work people to accept lower starting salaries. This new reality will require you to find ways to improve your employability prospects. More and more job seekers will need to pursue advanced degrees and attend professional short courses to…
The Transformation of the MBA in Finance The MBA is the “king” of all Master’s degrees but many speculated that its popularity would incline as the interest shifted towards more tech degrees. Nevertheless, the rapid growth of digital finance, investment, and cryptocurrency has transformed the previously rigid MBA degrees. For this reason, universities and business schools updated their curriculum to embrace the new digital era. Digital finance provides several advantages for developing economies as it increases investments between providers and individuals (Ozili, 2018). Nowadays, financial inclusion has significantly accelerated the speed of product and service delivery in businesses (Shofawati 2019).
The Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future acknowledges Unicaf University as a sustainable institution. Unicaf University (UU) has achieved a new milestone with the signing of the Talloires Declaration, which defines and promotes sustainability in Higher Education. Universities members of the Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future promote education for sustainability and environmental literacy. Unicaf University is proud to be a member of the Association of University Leaders for a Sustainable Future (ULSF). Multi-campus Unicaf University aims to make a difference in all the communities it serves by giving back to society and by supporting environmentally responsible behaviours. Unicaf…
A Unicaf MBA graduate tells us why he chose to study online and discusses the benefits of the flexible online MBA programme. Drason Delong Browne is the Director of University Services at the University of the Southern Caribbean-Trinidad. I am very happy to share my journey with others with the confidence that my story will create a natural appetite for academic lovers to join the institution. Tell us about your overall university experience. Unicaf equates the most genuine meaning of two terms, ‘excellent’ and ‘rewarding’. The university experience highlights were the commitment to delivering high academic standards, quality teaching mixed with timely…
This course is designed to help students develop a critical awareness of strategies, policies and processes for sustainable management in the Oil & Gas industry. Graduates of the programme are expected to have acquired an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by the industry and be able to provide applied, industry-relevant solutions. The programme focuses also on environmental protection, advances in technology, risk, sustainability, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding corporate social responsibility in the Oil &Gas industry. …
This course is designed to develop specialists in the management of multidisciplinary organisations in the construction industry, who can apply theory into practice and have the capability to work in an international environment. The aim is to maximise students’ skills and knowledge in areas of Construction and Engineering, such as Project Management, Information Communication Technology, Construction Law, Supply chain Management, Procurement and to develop a critical awareness of the issues and challenges in Construction Engineering Management.
Computer science is a rapidly growing field and is, de facto, an essential component of the Information Communications Technology (ICT) sector. Computer Science is the science, theory and practice of computational applications. Computer scientists communicate with computers through appropriate programming languages and codes and develop the systems and software that enable computers to operate. This requires an understanding of, and an ability to manipulate, algorithms and associated mathematics. Computer science feeds into Information Technology, which centres on the use of computer systems, including their application for network and database design. These information technology aspects are incorporated into the Unicaf University…
Educational aims of the programme The programme will explore mass communications across a range of media forms including: entertainment media, broadcast and digital, public relations, advertising and journalism. The programme will address issues of policy, governance, professional practice, international communication flows, digitalisation, political economy, cultural practice and research methods. The programme aims to provide a progressive and challengingcurriculum that is informed by contemporary research and responsive to the changing nature of the Communication industries. The specific aims of the programme are to enable students to:Critique key theories and concepts that underpin the study of mass communications Undertake the evaluation of contemporary…
Educational aims of the programme The aim of this programme is for students to gain academic and intellectual progression in a number of areas of law and criminal justice, together with the acquisition of specific knowledge and skills. Within the context of the University's mission statement and responsiveness to national and international needs, curriculum innovation and continuing quality enhancement, the programme objectives are to: Provide students with knowledge and critical analysis of key themes of law and criminal justice. Provide advanced legal knowledge and skills directly relevant to law and criminal justice through the delivery of intellectually stimulating course…