Bachelor of Commerce
Duration
4 years (8 semesters) plus at least 8 weeks of industrial attachment
Mode of study
Online
Academic school
School of Business & EconomicsProgramme overview
The Bachelor of Commerce and Management is rooted in the philosophy that education should be accessible, flexible and inclusive. The programme is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of business and management, equipping students with the skills to innovate, lead and contribute to sustainable economic growth.
Expected outcomes
The students will be able to classify, compare, and explain key concepts, theories and practices in Commerce & Management.
The students will be able to apply, construct, and develop effective strategies for solving complex business problems.
The students will be able to analyse, examine, and infer business scenarios, and utilize the knowledge and skills to make informed and data driven decisions.
The students will be able to evaluate, judge, and justify ethical considerations in commerce and management, demonstrating a positive attitude towards creation and management of businesses.
Entry requirements
A candidate must satisfy the general University admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.
- A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE OR
- Diplomas or professional qualifications OR
- A certificate of foundation or bridging courses from recognised institutions OR
- A portfolio for the purpose of recognition of prior learning OR
- Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 1 principal OR
- A bachelor’s degree from an institution recognised by the Senate.
Programme structure
The programme shall be offered in 8 semesters and at least 8 weeks of industrial attachment after semester 6 (Year 3 Semester 2), comprising four academic years. The minimum total courses for the programme are 41. The minimum total credit hours and course instructional hours required for graduation are 141 and 2,595 hours respectively. Year one introduces core commerce and management courses alongside University Common Courses (UCU). Year two is common to all students covering marketing, human resource, supply chain, finance and entrepreneurship foundations. From Year three, students select one of nine specialisations: Human Resource Management, Strategic Management, Supply Chain Management, Project Planning & Management, Marketing, Accounting, Finance, Risk & Insurance, or Banking & Cooperative Management. Year three carries an industrial attachment (BCM 304) in Semester 2, and Year four concludes with a Capstone Project (BCM 404) in Semester 2.
Assessment methods
Student Assessment at programme level
The course will be assessed through:
- Content embedded quizzes
- Online practical work
- Open book tests
- Project reports
- End of course online examination
The projects will be assessed through e- portfolios. Students will present their work to an evaluation panel. All students’ work will be checked for plagiarism. The students should be logged in with the university provided login details in order to carry out any task.
Continuous Assessment
Tests/Tasks: 50%
Examination 50%
Global careers
Career Prospects
- Human Resource Management
- Strategic Management
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Planning & Management
- Banking & Cooperatives Management
- Risk & Insurance
Application hub
Typical duration
Delivery mode
Online
Accreditation info
Fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and recognised globally for digital-first excellence.
School of Business & Economics
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Location
Nairobi, Kenya