Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Commerce in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)
Major Subject: Commerce
Course Category: Degree Courses

Institutions Offering Bachelor of Commerce

Chuka University, Chuka
Study options:
-Accounting
-Banking and Finance
-Cooperative Management
-Insurance and Risk Management
-Human Resource Management
-Marketing

Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. University entry requirements of at least a C+.
2. In addition, candidates must obtain at least the minimum cut-off points as determined from any one of the following four cluster subjects from revised K.C.S.E. structure.
-English or Kiswahili
3. At least any one from the following:
-History and Government
-Geography,
-Christian Religious Education
-Social Education & Ethics,
-Hindu Religious Education or
-Islamic Religious Education
-Mathematics
4. Either
-Biology or Biological Sciences; or
-Chemistry or Physics or
-Physical Sciences
Or Any one of the following: Accounts, Commerce or Economics
5. A Candidate must obtain at least a C grade in mathematics. Those with less than a C grade must take and pass a bridging course in mathematics.
6. Admission may be offered to CPA II and diploma holders in Co-operative Management, Banking, Finance, Agribusiness, Marketing, Insurance, Risk Management and Management Science passed with a credit or higher or their equivalent.

Mode of study: Full time or Work-based Day, Evening, Weekend, ODEL

Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Areas Specializations:-
1. Accounting
2. Finance and Banking
3. Marketing Management
4. Purchasing and Supplies Management
5. Business Administration

Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. At least a mean grade of C+ (plus) and a C (plain) in English Language and C (plain) in Mathematics or at least a D+ in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Commerce, Business Studies, Accounting, or Economics; in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education; OR,
2. At least two Principal and one Subsidiary passes in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE); OR,
3. A two-year Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Economics, or any other business area of study from Maasai Mara University or any institution recognized by Maasai Mara University Senate with at least an overall grade of “Credit” to be admitted in the second year of study while those with an overall grade of “Pass” to be admitted in the first year of study; OR,
4. A two-year Diploma in non-business area of study to be admitted in first year of study; OR,
5. A one-year Diploma from Maasai Mara University or from other institutions recognized by Maasai Mara University Senate (e.g. KIM, ABE, CIM and CIPS) to be admitted in the first year of study.
6. CPA/CPS 1, 2, or 3 to be admitted to either first, second, or third year of study respectively.
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Areas of specialization

(i) Finance Option

(ii) HRM Option

(iii) Marketing Option

(iv) Management Science Option

(v) Procurement and Supply Chain Management Option

(vi) Accounting Option

(vii) Actuarial Science Option

(viii) Entrepreneurship Option

Course requirements

(i) Mean grade of KCSE C+ or equivalent with at least C in Mathematics and English or

(ii) Advanced Level certificate with 2 principal passes and a credit pass in Mathematics at ‘O’ Level or

(iii) Degree from a recognized university or

(iv) Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution OR CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent with at least Mean grade of C (plain) at KCSE and C (plain) in Mathematics
and English. or

(v) Mean grade of C- at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma at Kenyatta University or any other recognized/accredited Institutions

Tuition Fees : 120,000.00

Statutory Fees: 23,000.00

Fee per Annum : 143,000.00
Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
Areas of Specialization
1. Management
2. Banking and Finance
3. Entrepreneurship
4. Human Resource Management

Duration: 4 Academic years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or
-2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or
-5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent
-Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma
-Credit pass at Diploma level

Units:
-Fundamentals of Accounting I
-Fundamentals of Accounting II
-Micro economics
-Business Studies
-Management Math I
-Cost Accounting
-Principles of Management
-Macro economics
-Management Math II
-Entrepreneurship
-Principles of marketing
-Business Finance
-Business Law
-Human Resource Management
-Business Statistics
-Research Methods
-Company Law
-Management Information Systems
-Managerial Accounting
-Business policy & Ethics
-Quantitative Techniques
-Management Research Project.

The Management University of Africa (MUA), Nairobi
Specialization options:

(i) Accounting option (ACC)

(ii) Finance and Banking option (FIN)

(iii) Insurance and Risk Management option (INS)

(iv) Entrepreneurial option (ENT)

(v) Human Resource option (HRM)

(vi) Marketing option (MKT)

Entry requirements

(i) KCSE - Mean Grade C+ with C plain in both
Mathematics and English or Kiswahili; Mean Grade C
or its equivalent with a diploma in the relevant area of
study from a recognized institution.OR

(ii) IGCSE - 5 Upper levels passes (equivalent to C+) OR

(iii) GCE - Five (5), O’ Level (equivalent to C+) with a
pass, C in Maths and English or Kiswahili OR

(iv) 12th GRADE GPA of 2.5 or above OR

(v) KACE - 2 Principal passes and minimum pass of 7 in
Maths and English or Kiswahili at KCE. OR

(vi) Diploma or above
Mama Ngina University College, Gatundu
Minimum Entry Requirements
Candidates will be required to have any of the following qualifications:
Mean grade of C+ or equivalent with at least C (plain) in Mathematics and English.
OR Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education(A-Level) with two (2) principals and one (1) subsidiary with a credit pass in Mathematics and English at KCE (O Level)
OR Degree from a recognized university
OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with a Diploma in a relevant field from a recognized institution
OR Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE with CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent
OR Mean grade of C- at KCSE and progressed from certificate to Diploma in a relevant field of study at a
recognized/accredited institution.

Fee Structure (per academic year)
East Africans: Ksh 100,000
Non-East Africans: Ksh 130,000
Statutory: Ksh 18,000
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Options
• Accounting Option
• Finance and Banking Option
• Risk and Insurance
• Management Option
• Marketing Management Option
• Purchasing and Supplies Option
• Human Resource Management
• Business Management Option
• Entrepreneurship Option
• Project Planning Option

Minimum entry requirements:
i. Mean grade of C+ plus at KCSE and a C plain in Mathematics and English Language in KCSE, or at least a D+ in Mathematics and a C plain in Commerce, Business Studies, Accounting, or Economics; OR
ii. Two principals and one subsidiary pass in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) plus at least pass in Maths and English at ‘O’ level;
OR
iii. Holder of CPA(K)/CPS(K),
iv. A diploma or higher diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
Rongo University, Rongo
Areas of Specialization:
-Accounting
-Finance
-Purchasing and Supplies Management

Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: 42,500/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C in both Mathematics or business studies and English, or;
- Be a holder of KCE Division II with credit pass in both Mathematics and English, or;
- Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and a subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics at KCE, or;
- Be a holder of any other qualification equivalent to the above

Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi
Entry requirements:

A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

Either:

-KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English Or;
-KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE Or;
-Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the Academic Council of the university Or;
-Any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.

Intakes:January, May and September
KCA University, Nairobi
Areas of specialization
1. Finance,
2. Accounting,
3. Banking,
4. Entrepreneurship,
5. Human Resources Management, and
6. Marketing.

Duration: 3 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university senate.

Tuition fees:
1. Trimester 1- KSh. 76,770
2. Trimester 2- KSh. 64,895
3. Trimester 3- KSh. 64,895
4. Trimester 4- KSh. 64,895
5. Trimester 5- KSh. 64,895
6. Trimester 6- KSh. 64,895
7. Trimester 7- KSh. 64,895
8. Trimester 8- KSh. 64,895
9. Trimester 9- KSh. 64,895
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
a) Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.
b) Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and a minimum of a credit (6) pass in Mathematics at KCE.
c) Holder of a degree from a recognized university.
d) Holder of a diploma from a recognized institution.
e)Holder of CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification.
f) Holder of pre-university qualification with minimum average score of C or equivalent from a recognized university.
g) Holder of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Minimum Admission Requirements

-KCSE C+ with C (plain) in Mathematics and English or
-Two Principal passes at “A” level or
-Diploma in relevant area of study from a recognized Institution, with credit pass.

Career Prospects:
Students completing this course can pursue careers in a broad range of positions based on their area of specialization such as: project manager, Operations manager, financial manager, banking professional, financial analysis, investment analysts, investment advisors, Finance managers, marketing or Human resource officers and Scholars.

Duration of Study
8 Semesters or Four-Academic-years.
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 8 semesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) with a minimum of KCSE C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili or equivalent at ‘O’ level and or ‘A’ level.
-Holder of an accredited diploma with a credit pass from an institution that is recognized by the University Senate.
-Holder of a diploma from Zetech University or a Senate recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of C – at KCSE.
-EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE certificate with a minimum of five (5) credits in any five subjects at ‘O’ level and two principals at A level.
Gretsa University, Thika
Duration: 4 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics/Business studies and English, or
-Be a holder of a KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE, or
-Be a holder of a diploma or professional certificates from institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education and/ or Commission for University Education.

Tuition fees: Ksh. 51,000
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Specializations:
•Accounting
•Marketing
•Finance
•Human Resource Mgt
•Enterprise Devt. & Mgt
•Purchasing & Supply Chain Mgt.
•Insurance & Risk Management
•Operations and Information Systems Mgt
•Business Administration

Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: 60,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum aggregate of C+ in KCSE and minimum of C (plain) in either Mathematics/Business Studies and English/Kiswahili Or a Business Diploma validated by CUE with a minimum of credit.
Taita Taveta University, Voi
Course entry requirements:
EITHER
(i) Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English. OR
(ii) Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics at KCE OR
(iii) Be a holder of a diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the University Senate. OR
(iv) Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi
Options:
-Accounting
-Business Information Technology
-Business Management
-Entrepreneurship Human Resource Management
-Finance
-Insurance Management
-Logistics and Supply Chain Management
-Operations Management
-Sales and Marketing

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ with C+ in Eng/Kisw,Group II/Maths, Group III, 2nd Group II/III or Group IV/V
Or
-Higher Diploma (HDip.) in Business Management or Equivalent OR Diploma in a Business Course or Equivalent
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Mean grade C+ at KCSE or equivalent with at least C (Plain) or above in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili; OR,
KACE or equivalent with a minimum of two Principal passes and a Subsidiary, with a minimum of a Credit pass in Mathematics at KCE; OR,
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a Diploma in Business Studies or its equivalent with a credit pass; OR,
Mean grade C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE with a CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification.
Strathmore University, Nairobi
Minimum entry requirements:
• KCSE aggregate C+
• 6 Credits at O level, A level 2 principal passes and 1 subsidiary
• IB minimum 24 out of 45.;
• A distinction in the Strathmore Entrance Exam
• Proven leadership skills in school & community and outstanding performance in extra-curricular activities are an added advantage
• All candidates meeting the entry requirements are required to sit the University entrance examination in English and Mathematics and an oral interview
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) Direct admission
-KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili

(ii) Indirect admission
-Holders of CPA II OR Diploma holders in Co-operative Management, Banking, Finance, Agri-Business, Marketing, Insurance and Risk Management and Management Science disciplines with at least a credit OR

-A level certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in relevant subjects.
Pioneer International University, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
KCSE certificate with a minimum of an aggregate of C+ (plus).
EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE certificate with a minimum of five (5) credits in any five subjects at ‘O’ level and two principals at A level. 12th-grade certificate with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. Alternatively,:
Be a holder of a CUE validated diploma with at least a credit or a professional certificate in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher education.
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 4 years

Tuition fees: Ksh 105,000.00 Per year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE mean grade of C+ and a minimum of C in both English and Mathematics or
-A-Level two principal passes and one subsidiary pass in the relevant subjects or
-Relevant professional qualifications approved by the University Senate
-Successful Diploma graduates with at least a CREDIT Pass will join in 2nd Year
Daystar University , Athi River
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Business Administration ,Marketing, Purchasing and Business Logistics, Law Option, or Management Information Systems)

Admission requirements

(i) C+ (plus) and above in KCSE or, 5 Credits in IGCSE;

(ii) Or 2 Principal passes in 'A' level or Division 2 in GCE

(iii) Or 50% from other countries using percentages;

(iv) Or CPA (K) entry to commerce degree.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: Ksh. 45,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Be a holder of K.C.S.E with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from KNEC, KASNEB or any institution recognized by MUST senate.
St. Paul's University, Limuru
Specializations:

-Business Administration and Management
-Management Science
-Purchasing and Supplies

Admission Requirements:
-KCSE grade C+ with a minimum of C in both Mathematics & English, Or
-KACE (A level) with a minimum of two principal passes, one subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics Or
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 8 semesters

Tuition fees: KShs. 126,234 per year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Aggregate grade “C+” and grade “C” in Mathematics and English or
-A holder of Diploma from any institution recognized by the University Senate
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Admission Requirements:

Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) or equivalent and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
OR
Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline or equivalent

Duration : 8 Semesters
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Options:
• Accounting & Finance
• Banking
• Human resource management
• Marketing management
• Strategic Management
• Production and Operations Management.
• Purchasing and Supplies Management.
Lukenya University, Athi River
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE C+ with a minimum of C in both mathematics and English

Tuition fees: Sh.38,000 per semester

Mode of study:
-Full Time
-Part time
Kisii University, Kisii.
Specialization:
1. Accounting
2. Banking and Finance
3. Insurance and Risk Management
4. Human Resource Management
5. Cooperative Management
6. Management Science
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Admission requirements

KCSE Mean grade C+ with C in Maths and English or two principal passes in KACE or Credit in relevant Diploma.

Course duration: 4 years
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi
Areas of Specialization
1. Accounting,
2. Finance,
3. Marketing,
4. Human Resources Management,
5. Banking and Financial Services, and Management
Machakos University, Machakos
Course Entry Requirements:
KCSE Minimum Mean Grade C+ (Plus) with C (plain) in Mathematics and English

Course Duration: 4 years
Laikipia University, Nyahururu
Minimum entry requirements:
- An aggregate KCSE grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-KCSE Mean Grade C+ (Plus) or KCSE Mean Grade C (Plain) with a Diploma in a relevant field.
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Duration: 4 years
Kibabii University, Bungoma
Frontier Institute of Professional and Management Studies, Garissa
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Pwani University, Kilifi
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri