Colleges and Universities Offering Master of Business Administration in Kenya

Course Name: Master of Business Administration(MBA)
Major Subject: MBA
Course Category: Masters Courses

Institutions Offering Master of Business Administration

KCA University, Nairobi
1. Marketing
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field with required work experience OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university Senate.

Tuition fees:
1. Trimester 1- KSh. 82,345
2. Trimester 2- KSh. 79,345
3. Trimester 3- KSh. 79,345
4. Trimester 4- KSh. 70,000
5. Trimester 5- KSh. 70,000

2. Corporate Management
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field with required work experience OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university Senate.

Tuition fees:
1. Trimester 1- KSh. 89,495
2. Trimester 2- KSh. 86,495
3. Trimester 3- KSh. 86,495
4. Trimester 4- KSh. 77,500
5. Trimester 5- KSh. 77,500

3. Human Resource Management
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field with required work experience OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university Senate.

Tuition fees:
1. Trimester 1- KSh. 82,345
2. Trimester 2- KSh. 79,345
3. Trimester 3- KSh. 79,345
4. Trimester 4- KSh. 70,000
5. Trimester 5- KSh. 70,000

4. Procurement and Supplies Management
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelor's degree in relevant field with required work experience OR any other equivalent qualification approved by the university Senate.

Tuition fees:
1. Trimester 1- KSh. 82,345
2. Trimester 2- KSh. 79,345
3. Trimester 3- KSh. 79,345
4. Trimester 4- KSh. 70,000
5. Trimester 5- KSh. 70,000
Egerton University, Nakuru
Course entry requirements:
(i) All applicants for registration shall be processed in the first instance through the relevant Department in which registration is sought. The Department shall then forward all such applications with appropriate comments to the Faculty board concerned for approval Egerton University Statutes 2008 51 and onward transmission to the Board of Postgraduate studies.
(ii) Applicants shall be admitted to only one Degree programme at a time.
(iii) Admission shall be confirmed by letter from the Direct, Board of Postgraduate Studies
(iv) Admission shall be offered to holders of a Bachelor's Degree with an Upper Second Class Honours or above or equivalent qualification from recognized Institutions.
(v) In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Master's programme a non-holder of Upper Second Class Honours provided that such candidate can, on the basis of the research and other scholarly work done, demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Senate qualification to undertake postgraduate studies.
(vi) Subject to approval by the Senate, Departments may formulate regulations requiring applicants to have attained other academic qualifications as may be consistent with the goals of their Master's programmes or to appear for an interview to determine their suitability for admission. (See annex Pre-masters)
(vii) In exceptional cases, holder of lower second class honor may be admitted if they have two years of relevant experience.
Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa
Course entry requirements:
i. Be a holder of Bachelor of commerce/Bachelor of Business Administration/B achelor of Business Management, BSc Science in Supply Chain Management with an option in procurement or Logistics Management, with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) OR A Relevant Academic Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized institution of higher learning, or in the case of foreign students, Universities recognized by Commission for University Education (CUE), with a minimum qualification of Second-Class Honours (Upper Division) or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00; or its equivalent in the relevant discipline.
ii. A Second-Class Honours (Lower Division) or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 in the relevant discipline from TUM or any other University recognized by CUE and at least (2) years of relevant working experience since graduation.
iii. A Pass degree in the relevant discipline and a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized University; or at least three (3) years of relevant working experience since graduation.
iv. Bachelor degree with at least 480 credit in a qualification of KNQF level 7 in relevant study area.
v. A relevant postgraduate diploma.

Course duration: 4 Semesters
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Nairobi
Course requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with at least a 2nd Class Honours (Upper Division) from JKUAT in relevant field or from any other institution recognized by the JKUAT Senate.

Course content

-HCBA 3213 Change Management
-HCBA 3212 Organisational Behaviour
-HCBA 3219 Mergers and Acquisitions
-HCBA 3216 Capital Markets
-HCBA 3217 Risk Management
-HCBA 3220 Negotiation Skills
-HCBA 3222 Innovation Management
-HCBA 3221 Systems Dynamics and Corporate Strategy
-HCBA 3214 Human Resource Management
-HCBA 3215 Supply Chain Strategy
-HCBA 3206 Statistics
-HCBA 3207 International Business
-HCBA 3209 Strategic Management
-HCBA 3211 Research Methodology
-HCBA 3210 Marketing Management
-HCBA 3208 Management Analysis, Data Decisions and Risk Management
-HCBA 3203 Corporate Governance and Ethics
-HCBA 3201 Accounting
-HCBA 3205 Information Systems and Strategic Change
-HCBA 3204 Managerial Economics
-HCBA 3202 Corporate Finance

Course duration: 2 years

United States International University - Africa, Nairobi
1. Health Leadership & Management
Minimum entry requirements:
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 on a scale of 4 or Upper Second Class Honors
• Have a minimum of two years of relevant managerial experience

Courses:
-Managerial Accounting
-Strategic Management
-Leadership and Ethics
-Business Research Methods
-Business Statistics
-Managerial Economics
-Managerial Finance
-Managerial Marketing

2. Global Business Management
Minimum entry requirements:
• Undergraduate degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum GPA 2.5 on a scale of 4 or Upper Second Class Honors
• Have a minimum of two years of relevant managerial experience

Courses:
Managerial Accounting
Strategic Management
Leadership and Ethics
Business Research Methods
Business Statistics
Managerial Economics
Managerial Finance
Managerial Marketing
Taita Taveta University, Voi
Course entry requirements
Either
(i) Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honours in any discipline or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR
(ii) Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class honours in any discipline provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability or three (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field. OR
(iii) Be a holder of a bachelor’s degree at pass level in any discipline from a recognized University with five (5) years post qualification experience. If less than five (5) years, the holder must have a Diploma with Credit in a relevant field from Kenya National Examinations Council and any other institution recognized by the University Senate. OR
(iv) A holder of a Higher National Diploma with Credit pass with two (2) years’ experience in a relevant field may be admitted into the Master’s degree programme provided that such candidates pass the required units
Maseno University, Maseno
Options:
1. Operations Management
2. Procurement and Supplies Management
3. Management Information Systems

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
(i) First Class in first degree or Second Class Honours (Upper Division) of Maseno University.
(ii) Holders of a first degree from an accredited University and recognized by Maseno University Senate as equivalent to a First Class or Upper Second Class Honours degree of Maseno Univesity.
(iii) Holders of Lower Second Class Honours degree of Maseno University or of a recognized University who in addition to the degree, have a post graduate qualification such as a diploma in a relevant field , or have post graduate Research experience as evidenced by atleast one published paper in a refereed journal or Technical reports and patent documents, or two years working experience in a relevant field.
Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi
Entry Requirements:

-Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any business related discipline from a recognized university with at least upper second class or equivalent GPA Or;

-Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university with at least lower second class and a diploma or professional qualification in Business from a recognized institution Or

-Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in a business related discipline with a lower second class from a recognized university and at least two (2) years working experience Or;

-Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any other discipline from a recognized university with at least lower second class with at least (3) year’s managerial experience Or;

Anybody doing an MBA must have earned an undergraduate degree.

Intakes - January, May and September

University of Kabianga, Kericho
Areas of specialisation:
-Finance
-Strategic Management
-Human Resource Management
-Accounting
-Marketing
-Entrepreneurship
-Procurement and Logistics
-Management Information Systems
-Operations Management
-Project Management

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. Be a holder of a degree at the level of bachelors with at least Second Class honours, Upper division in any discipline from University of Kabianga or any other institution recognized by the University Senate.
or
2. Be a holder of a degree at the level of a Bachelors’ with Second Class honours, Lower division in any discipline from University of Kabianga or any other institution recognized by the University Senate provided the candidate has two (2) years experience in a relevant field.
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, Nyeri
Options:
-Marketing
-Accounting
-Entrepreneurship
-Leadership & Management
-Strategic Management Option
-Human Resource Management
-International Business Management
-Finance Management & Investment Banking

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. Be a holder of Bachelor Degree with at least Upper Second Class Honors from a University recognized by DeKUT Senate OR
2. Be a holder of a Bachelor degree with a Lower Second Class Honors from a recognized University provided the candidate has post graduate qualifications or work experience of at least three (3) years OR
3. Be a holder of a Bachelor degree with a Pass from a recognized University provided the candidate has relevant professional qualifications or work experience of at least five (5) years
The Management University of Africa (MUA), Nairobi
Specialization options:

(i) Banking and Finance option (BFO)

(ii) Strategic Management option (SMO)

(iii) Human Capital Development option (HCO)

(iv) Marketing option (MKT)

(v) Logistics and Supplies Chain option (LSO)

Entry requirements:
(i) First Class Honours or Second Class Honours, Upper
Division from any Recognized University. OR

(ii) Second Class Lower Division from any recognized
University with at least Two (2) years experience in
Research, Administration, Management or the public
sector, as evidenced by at least one published paper
in a refereed Journal or Technical reports and patent
documents.

Course duration: 2-4 years

Intakes: January, May, September

Mode of study: Full-time
Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi
Areas of Specialization
1. Finance
2. Project Management

Duration: 1 year and 8 months

Minimum entry requirements:
1. 2nd class Honors,Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or
2. 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.

Course Content:
-Graduate Business Research Methodology
-Corporate and Personal Ethics
-Accounting for managers
-Strategic Management
-Organizational Behavior
-Human Resource Management
-Introduction to Electronic Commerce
-Marketing management
-Project Management
-Business Law for managers
-Financial management
-Managerial Economics
-Management Information System
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
To qualify for this program, applicants are expected to posses any of the qualifications below:

(i) A holder of a bachelor's degree with at least upper second class honors degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university.

(ii) A holder of a lower second class degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with proven ability in research, administration or
management.

(iii) A holder of a degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university plus relevant full professional qualification certificate

Course duration: Two years

(i) Tuition Fees : Sh.368,150.00

(ii) Statutory Fees: Sh. 29,150.00

Total Fees : Sh. 397,300.00
Multimedia University of Kenya, Nairobi
Course entry requirements:
a) Bachelors degree with Second Class Honours Upper Division or a
cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 on a scale of 4.00 from MMU or any institution recognized by the University;
b) Bachelor degree with Second Class Honours Lower Division or a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 from MMU, or any institution recognized by the University, with three (3) years working experience in relevant field, or evidence of research capability either through research, paper presentations or peer reviewed publications;
c) Relevant postgraduate diploma from MMU or any institution recognized by the University.

Course duration: 2 years
Adventist University of Africa, Ongata Rongai
Admission Requirements:

-Applicants must have a first degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 point scale) or its equivalent. Applicants whose GPA fall below 3.0 shall be assessed and offered provisional admission and monitored to ensure that they maintain a minimum GPA of 3.00 for the first two semesters.

-In addition, applicants should have at least two years post-graduate work experience.

-Also, applicants are expected to request their former universities and/or employing organization to submit two letters of recommendations (aptitude and character) directly to the AUA Admission Office.
Kenya Methodist University, Meru
Areas of specialization:
1. Human Resource Management
2. Marketing
3. Strategic Management
4. Finance
5. Entrepreneurship
6. International Business

Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirements:
1. Be a holder of Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university with a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale OR
2. Holder of Bachelor's degree Upper second class in a relevant discipline from a recognized university OR
3. Holder of Bachelor's degree lower second class in a relevant discipline from a recognized university and 2 years relevant working experience at management level
St. Paul's University, Limuru
Areas of Specialization
-Entrepreneurship
-Finance
-Human Resource Management
-Marketing
-Management Information Systems
-Procurement & Supply Chain Management
-Project Management
-Strategic Leadership
-Strategic Management

Admission Requirements:
-A Bachelor's degree with at least an upper Second class honors; or
-A Bachelor's degree with a lower Second Class Honors and two years work experience in a related field, or
-A Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 3.0 on 4.0 scale (B+) or the equivalent, from an accredited University

Duration
Two (2) years (4 Semesters).
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree from a related discipline with a second class honors upper and above, or lower and at least two years related work experience or research, from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate

Course duration:
-2 Years (4 Semesters) Full-time
-4 Years (8 Semesters) Part-time/ Work-Based; Day, Evening or Weekend

Intakes:
(i) September, January and May of each year for full time students.
(ii) December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students
Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Specialization options:
-Accounting
-Economics
-Finance
-Human Resource management
-Marketing
-Strategic Management

Course entry requirements:
a.) Bachelor’s Degree with Second Class Honours (Upper Division) or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university OR

b.) Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant experience after graduation

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study:
-Day,Evening,Saturday Classes and ODL
Daystar University , Athi River
Master of Business Administration (MBA) (Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Finance or Marketing)

Course requirements

(i) Bachelors degree from an accredited university with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 on a 4.00, or a degree awarded with First Class or an Upper Second Class Honours.

(ii) Those whose GPA is 2.5 or who have Lower Second Class Honours and a Higher Diploma with relevant experience may be considered if the degree or diploma is relevant to the field of study
Africa International University, Nairobi
Areas of Specialization
1. Human Resources
2. Strategic Management
3. Entrepreneurship
4. Marketing Management

Duration: 2 years

Course Outline:
-Christian Professional Ethics
-Principles of Human Resource Management
-Ethics and corporate governance
-Global Business Management & Leadership in a Multicultural Environment
-Financial management
-Investment analysis and portfolio management
-Leadership Development
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission Requirements:
The common regulations for the masters’ degree in the University of Nairobi shall be applicable.

The following shall be admissible:
A holder of at least an upper second class honors degree or equivalent in non- classified degrees.
A holder of lower second class with at least two years of work experience, or a pass degree with at least five years of work experience, and/or having relevant professional qualifications.
Meru University of Science and Technology, Meru
Duration: 2 years

Tuition fees: Ksh. 60,000 per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST in a relevant field or from any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience OR Be a holder of a Pass Degree with 5 years post qualification working experience.
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 4 semesters

Tuition fees: KShs. 142,500 per year

Minimum entry requirements:
* A holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with:
-At least Upper Second Class Honours
-Lower Second Class Honours and proven evidence of research or three years relevant work experience
-Pass and five (5) years work experience post qualification experience.
-Pass and Postgraduate Diploma
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Specialization options:
-Accounting
-Strategic Management
-Human Resource Management
-Finance
-Marketing
-Entrepreneurship
-Management Information Systems
-Operations Management

Course entry requirements:
-Bachelor’s degree Second Class Honours (Upper Division), OR Lower Division with 2 years of relevant work experience after graduation.

Mode of study: Full time
Maasai Mara University, Narok
Minimum entry requirements:
-Bachelors degree with First Class Honours or Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in relevant disciplines, from Universities recognized by the University Senate OR
- Bachelors degree with a Second Class Honors (Lower Division) in relevant disciplines, from Universities recognized by the University Senate, with at least two (2) years post qualification of work experience.
Tangaza University College, Nairobi
Areas of specialization
– Global Business & Sustainability

Duration: 18 months

Minimum Entry Requirements
– A recognised B.A degree from an accredited institution.
– Relevant work experience: 3 or more years working in a role, on a project or with the resources to undertake a viable project. Start-up and entrepreneurship experience strongly preferred.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology, Bondo
Duration: 2 years

Tuition fees: KShs. 300,000 for the whole course

Minimum entry requirements:
- First Class Honours OR Second Honours Upper Division degree from accredited University OR Second Class Honours, Lower Division Degree with at least two years of work/research experience in a relevant field after graduation.
Baraton College, Baraton
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with First Class or an Upper Second Class Honours. Those who have Lower Second Class Honours and a Higher Diploma with relevant experience may be considered if the degree or diploma is relevant to the field of study.

Duration: 4 semesters
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
Entry Requirements:

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honors in any discipline or its equivalent
from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR Lower Second Class honors with two (2) years relevant experience in a relevant field.

Duration: 2 years
University of Embu, Embu
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree with at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent from a recognized University; OR,
Bachelor’s degree with a Lower Second Class Honours plus at least two years of work experience; OR,
An equivalent of any of the above for a non-classified degree.
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
-A relevant bachelors degree of South Eastern Kenya University or any other recognised university, or other qualifications considered by University Senate as equivalent to a relevant bachelor’s degree.
Scott Christian University, Machakos
Areas of Specialization:

-Strategic Management
-Finance
-Accounting
-Human Resource Management
-Project Management
-Entrepreneurship Management
-Marketing
-Management Information Systems
Laikipia University, Nyahururu
Minimum entry requirements:
1. Bachelor Degree, Second Class Honours (Upper Division) and above OR
2. Bachelor Degree Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two (2) years’ relevant work experience.
Lukenya University, Athi River
Course entry requirements:
-First Class or Upper Second class Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or Second Class Lower Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with two years working experience.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Options:
i. Strategic Management
ii. Entrepreneurship
iii. Finance
iv. Accounting
v. Logistics & Supply chain Management
vi. Human Resource Management
vii. Marketing
The Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi
Areas of Specialization
1. Strategic Management
2. Financial Management
3. Marketing Management
4. Human Resource Management
5. Electronic Commerce
6. Entrepreneurship
Mount Kenya University, Thika
Options:
-Accounting & Finance
-Human Resource Management
-Marketing Management
-Strategic Management
-Production and Operations Management.
-Small Business Management.
Kenya Highlands University, Kericho
Admission Requirements:

-2nd Class Upper Division or

-2nd Class Lower Division with 2 years working experience.

Duration: 2 years
Turkana University College, Lodwar
Areas Covered: Accounting, Marketing, Human Resource, Production & Operation Management, Small Business Management, or Strategic Management
University of Eastern Africa, Baraton, Eldoret
Course duration:
(i) 2 years-full time
(ii) 3 1/2 years-6 years-part time
Strathmore University, Nairobi
1. Healthcare Management
2. Executives
Technical University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 5 semesters
Zetech University, Thika
Course duration: 2 years
Finstock Evarsity, Nairobi
Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi
Great Lakes University of Kisumu, Kisumu
Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology, Nairobi
Muranga University of Technology, Muranga
Pwani University, Kilifi