Course Overview

This two year Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM) is designed to produce graduates who are equipped to function in entry-level positions with a strong foundation for continued career growth. The on-campus course combines conceptual knowledge in key disciplinary areas with the strong technical knowledge required for effective workplace performance. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on project work, thus building students' problem-solving and critical thinking skills, key attributes required by successful professionals.

The career prospects in commerce and its interdisciplinary domains such as Banking, Chartered Accountancy, Economics, Stock Broking, and Agricultural Economics are extremely bright, allowing successful graduates to climb to well-paid, high-standing positions in both public and private organisations. In addition, given the positive changing scenario globally in the realm of economic activity, this job path offers endless opportunities to grow and learn. For interested students, this BCOM is designed to develop your business acumen, financial literacy, and analytical skills, preparing you well for a thriving career after graduation.

Upon completion of the programme, students will receive a Bachelor of Commerce.

How This Course Will Benefit Your Career

At the end of this programme, successful graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of major theories and models in key areas of organisational behaviour.
Demonstrate a knowledge of macroeconomic theory as it relates to current macroeconomics policy and issues
Apply basic mathematical and statistical skills necessary for analysis of a range of problems in economics, actuarial studies, accounting, marketing, management and finance
Analyse organisational problems and generate realistic solutions based on current academic research in organisational behaviour
Demonstrate a knowledge of microeconomic theory as it relates to markets, firms, government policy, and resource allocation

Certification obtained

Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM)

What jobs will I qualify for?

This course will give you a solid foundation for a successful career as a:

Tax Auditor
Financial Manager
Accountant
Stock Broker

REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE

On Campus, , Flexible

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

On Campus, 3 years, Flexible

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BCOM)

On Campus, 3 years, October 2019

DEDAN KIMATHI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY - DEKUT

Public University

PWANI UNIVERSITY

Public University

UMMA UNIVERSITY

When do I start?

Next available course

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To apply for this programme students must show ONE of the following:

A KCSE Certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ with a C in Mathematics and English
EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE Certificate with a minimum of five credits in any five subjects at 'O' Levels and two principals at 'A' Levels

How do I apply?

To apply, students must:

Fill out and submit the application form to the enrolment coordinator at any of the four campuses.
Pay a 1000 KES application fee through M-PESA, credit/debit card, bankers cheque or the KCA Bank Account.
Show the enrolment coordinator the originals and submit copies of the following documents:
- High school certificate (KCSE, IGCSE, IB etc.)
- Academic transcript or result slip
- National ID/Birth Certificate/Passport
- Two (2) colour passport-sized photographs
- Proof of application fee payment

Payment options

The total fee for this course is 139,715 KES

Payment Options
1st Instalment - 50%
2nd Instalment - 30%
3rd Instalment - 20%

How to Pay
The fees are payable by bankers cheque, M-PESA or direct bank deposits. Please note that personal cheques are NOT acceptable.

This programme is taken on-campus at the KCA University. The course outline is as follows:

Year 1

Information Literacy
Communication Skills
Introduction to Information Systems
Introduction to Accounting I & II
Business Studies/Management
Principles of Management
Management Mathematics I & II
Business Law I
Development Studies and Ethics
Introduction to Microeconomics
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Taxation
Intermediate Accounting I
Business Finance
Introduction to Business Statistics
Introduction to Macroeconomics
Human Resource Management

Year 2

E-Commerce
Introduction to Cost Accounting
Insurance and Risk Management
Operations Research I
Organisational Behavior
Financial Management
Total Quality Management
Company Law
Strategic Management
Project Management
Computer Applications Software
Career Management
Business Core Unites (Entrepreneurship, International Relations, International Business Studies)

Year 3 - Specialisation

Accounting Option
Finance Option
Marketing Option
Human Resource Option