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UndergraduateCode: BSc. BBE

Bachelor of Science in Business and Entrepreneurship

Duration

4 Years

Mode of study

Online

Academic overview

In line with the Open University of Kenya philosophy, the Bachelor of Science in Business and Entrepreneurship offers a practical-oriented learning experience for all. The programme is unique in that prior learning is used to create, run and grow enterprises. Learners will gain sought-after critical skills such as resilience, ethical and moral practices, networking, self-efficacy, critical and strategic thinking and leadership. By learning through doing, learners will thrive in solving and overcoming social, economic and geographical barriers, and develop essential entrepreneurial and innovative skills which include the realization of business opportunities and the creation of innovative solutions. The programme is designed to develop entrepreneurial competencies in individuals through functions such as identification of business opportunities, creating business plans, strategic leadership, and creativity to accelerate innovativeness. The important contribution of Business and Entrepreneurship to the economy is closely related to venture formations, green entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial growth, self-efficacy and capability, and value creation. The programme is in line with the bottom-up economic model which focuses on inclusivity and a creative economy, and the need to help learners acquire the competencies for self-employment with the main aim to inculcate an entrepreneurial spirit.

Expected outcomes

  • Create innovations around social, economic, environmental sustainability, ethics and individual responsibility.
  • Apply an entrepreneurial mindset focusing on problem identification and solutions through innovation, creativity and perseverance.
  • Examine and apply the best business practices in Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Analyze real life cases and apply transferable skills learnt ensuring business sustainability, success and transition.

Entry requirements

  • A mean grade of C+ and above at KCSE where applicable or its equivalent using a criteria that the Senate may determine.
  • Diplomas or professional qualifications from recognized institutions.
  • KCSE certificate or equivalent and a certificate of foundation or bridging courses from recognized institutions.
  • Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 1 principal and subsidiary passes.
  • Evidence of KCSE certificate or equivalent and a portfolio for the purpose of recognition of prior learning determination (e.g. workplace training of 2 years, work experience in a relevant field of 2 years, or two short courses lasting at least 3 months each in relevant fields).
  • Any other qualifications that may be determined by Senate recognizing prior learning leading to equivalents of the identified criteria, experience and skills of learners.
  • A bachelor's degree from an institution recognized by Senate.
  • Have prior experience in a business environment.
  • Candidates with Diploma qualifications in any other relevant areas as approved by the University Senate will also be considered.
  • Mature candidates with at least two principals at A level in arts subjects obtained in the same sitting may also be admitted.
  • Admission may also be granted to candidates with alternative qualifications as recognized by the University Senate.

Credit and Entry pathways

Explore how your previous studies or professional experience can be credited towards this qualification through our RPL framework.

Programme structure

The programme runs over four academic years of study, each comprising two semesters, for a total of 8 semesters. Learners take 7 courses per semester, giving a total of 56 timetabled courses across the programme (the full course outline contains 60 distinct units including internships and electives). Each course unit carries 3 credit hours, with one credit hour equivalent to a minimum of 13 instructional hours. A typical course unit comprises 13 hours of asynchronous online lectures, 26 hours of synchronous tutorials/group work, 39 hours of individualised learning and 6 hours reserved for examinations, totalling 84 instructional hours per course. Candidates are required to undertake an industrial attachment of at least two months at the end of every academic year, and to write a supervised research project and a complete business plan.

Assessment methods

50%Continuous assessment
50%End of semester examination

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The pass mark shall be 40% for each course registered.

Projects, business plans and internships/industrial attachments are graded out of 100%.

A candidate who fails one or more courses amounting up to 25% of the prescribed course units in a given semester shall be eligible to do a supplementary examination.

A candidate who fails more than 50% of the prescribed course units in any academic year shall be discontinued.

Global careers

Industry leadership; academic research; professional consultancy; public sector

Application hub

Typical duration

4 Years

Delivery mode

Online

Fees

KES 79,000 / Year

≈ USD 669+10% Intl.

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Accreditation info

Fully accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and recognised globally for digital-first excellence.

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