Top Five Most Marketable Degree Courses in Kenya 2022

Many youths have been graduating yearly from the many universities and colleges in the country. After graduation, however, is when the problem of finding a job starts. This may be due to pursuing a course which is not marketable enough. Here are some of the most marketable courses you can do in Kenya in 2022.

1. Intellectual Property Law

Kenyans are very innovative, but lack legal representation of their copyrighted works YouTube videos, music and art.In case of disputes, most creators do not get the right legal representations. Intellectual property lawyers will, therefore, be in demand.

2. Digital Marketing

Kenyan companies have embraced the digital space, thanks to the high internet access in Kenya.What makes digital marketing one of the top degree courses in Kenya? First, most companies have shown a huge interest in fully going digital as far as marketing is concerned. Second, digital marketing has democratized the marketing world and any business can venture into this form of marketing.

3. Cyber Security

In the last two years, major banking institutions in Kenya have registered fraud cases. Currently, millions of Kenyans use mobile banking to transfer and receive funds. Banks and consumers are therefore potential victims of cyber-attacks. Cyber security experts are therefore needed to safeguard this growing industry. 

Cyber security is not limited only to the banking sector. Real estate, for example, is one of the key beneficiaries of technology.

4. Engineering

Kenya has numerous megaprojects and according to the government, the projects may take another two decades. The demand for engineers is, therefore, going up in the next two decades. Although most of the construction companies are foreign, the government has put structures that limit the number of expertise a can bring in Kenya. It is important to note that not all engineers will be on-demand in this growth period. Key engineering courses that will be on-demand are Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering.

5. Information Technology and Computer Science

Since 2008, Kenya has been one of the best internet-connected countries in the region. The availability of fibre optics has opened up Kenya to a lot of opportunities. Major companies such as Google have African headquarters in Nairobi. The availability of these opportunities makes tech-related studies the most marketable courses to study in 2022 .In the last ten years, most companies in Kenya, and particularly in Nairobi have been utilizing the digital space as a marketing and visibility avenue. Therefore, studying this course will guarantee a job in the fast growing sector of ICT.

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