The Master of Philosophy in Information Sciences (Publishing Studies) is aimed at producing professionals with competencies to work in various specialised fields of publishing such as editorial, production, marketing and selling in both print and electronic publishing. The graduates will be equipped with skills and knowledge to take up the challenge of contributing in the development of the publishing industry nationally, regionally and internationally.

Specific Objectives

The MPhil programme is designed to meet the following objectives;

1. Produce professionals equipped with knowledge and skills in the publishing field.
2. Prepare graduates capable of researching and undertaking Ph.D. in their fields of specialisation.
3. Produce professionals with the abilities to contribute effectively in the publishing industry.
4. Prepare professionals capable of exploiting new technologies to boost economies in a globalised environment.

Admission Requirements

The common regulations for the admission for the Masters degree of Moi University Master's degree shall apply.

In addition:
The candidates for MPhil in Information Sciences (Publishing Studies) must have a first degree in Information Sciences or any related discipline with at least Second Class honours degree from Moi University or a university or institution of higher learning recognised by Moi University Senate.

Course Structure and Duration

The M.Phil. programme in Publishing Studies will consist of coursework, examination and thesis and shall normally take a period of two years distributed over four semesters of full time attendance. Students will be expected to cover a minimum of 48 units and maximum of 52 units before graduation.

Part time Students
The program will extend for a maximum of four years as per Moi University postgraduate regulations.

Full Time Students
Full time students will adhere to the following programme of activities: -

First Semester

	Minimum Units	Maximum Units
Course work	12	14
Seminar	2	2

Second Semester

	Minimum Units	Maximum Units
Course work	8	10
Thesis	2	2

Third Semester

	Minimum Units	Maximum Units
Thesis Field work	9	9

Fourth Semester

	Minimum Units	Maximum Units
Course work	4	4
Thesis	9	9

	Minimum Units	Maximum Units
TOTAL	48	52

Examination Regulations

The common regulations governing postgraduate programmes at Moi University shall apply.

Thesis

All candidates will be required to write a thesis in partial fulfilment of MPhil. in Information Sciences (Publishing Studies) and shall be assessed in accordance with common regulations governing postgraduate degree programmes of Moi University.

List of Courses

Core Courses Units

Course Code	Course Title	Units
PUB 800	Contemporary Publishing	2
PUB 802	Production Management	2
INS 800	Research Methodology	2
PUB 810	Project (examinable)	2
PUB 811	Principles and Practices of Publishing	2
PUB 817	Legal and Ethical Issues in Publishing	2
PUB 820	Advanced Booktrade	2
PUB 899	Thesis	20
INS 820	Information Policy Studies	2
TOTAL		36

Electives Units

Schedule of Courses

SEMESTER ONE

Core Courses

At least one elective

SEMESTER TWO

Core Courses

At least one elective

SEMESER THREE

SEMESTER FOUR

Core Courses

At Least one elective

CONTACT ADDRESSES

HOD, Department of Publishing and Media Studies
School of Information Sciences,
Moi University, P.O. Box 3900
Eldoret, Kenya
Tel: +254 - 53 - 43041
Email: hodpublishing@mu.ac.ke OR dcrotich@hotmail.com

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