KCA University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location And Campuses

KCA University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location and Campuses

The KCA University Professional Technical Training Institute (PTTI) leads vocational and technical education, equipping graduates with the skills to thrive in Industry 4.0’s technology-driven workforce.

Since its establishment in 2017, the Institute has offered practical, market-driven training in fields such as food and beverage production, ICT, and other emerging sectors.

It combines blended learning, proficiency certifications, and work-based training to ensure graduates gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on expertise.

PTTI builds on the transformative history of KCA University, which began in 1989 as the Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA).

ICPAK founded KCA to address the shortage of professional accountants, and the college quickly trained over 40% of Kenya’s professional accountants.

In 2007, KCA upgraded to a full university while continuing to offer professional programs under the School of Professional Programs.

Aligned with Kenya’s Vision 2030, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the African Union Agenda 2063, PTTI drives innovation in technical education.

It designs programs to prepare graduates for the evolving digital economy, helping them become future-ready professionals capable of making a transformative impact.

KCA University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location, and Campuses

The university has three campuses: Western Campus in Kisumu, Nairobi CBD Town Campus, and Kitengela Campus in Kajiado County

The university offers a range of programmes, from certificate and diploma courses to undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate degrees across its various schools.

School of Business

KCA University School of Business is a leading business school in Kenya, located in the capital city, Nairobi.

The school offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business and related disciplines, such as accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship, and supply chain management.

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School of Technology

The school provides a world-class education to both graduate and undergraduate students by partnering with other industry partners like Safaricom PLC and European universities, including the University of Stavanger in Norway

Students and faculty pursue knowledge in Information Systems/Technology, Information Security & Forensics, Software development, Data Science, and Artificial Intelligence fields. Upon completion of studies, some of our graduates go on to work in reputable organizations across all sectors, while others initiate their own ICT companies, such as the following:

Nakala analytics -Founded by Enock Keya, Msc DA-KCAU
Jungo Pharm– Founded by Victor Muchiri, DIT KCAU
AgroTech Plus+, Founded by Elisha Caleb, BSc IT (KCAU)

School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences

KCA University’s School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences (SEAS) is one of the university’s four schools. SEAS offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in various fields such as Education, Journalism and Media Studies, International Relations, Psychology, and Social Work.

The school has modern facilities that support teaching, learning, and research. These facilities include well-equipped lecture halls, computer labs, a library, and a media center. It also has partnerships with various organizations and institutions that provide students with internships and job opportunities.

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Programmes Offered at KCA University

Level	Programmes
PhD Programmes	Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management; Doctor of Philosophy in Finance Program; Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems
Master’s Programmes	Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology; MBA – Corporate Management; MBA – Human Resource Management; MBA – Marketing; MBA – Procurement and Supplies Management; M.Ed – Leadership and Management; M.Ed – Educational Administration, Curriculum and Policy Studies; MSc – Commerce; MSc – Data Analytics; MSc – Data Science; MSc – Development Finance; MSc – Information Systems Management; MSc – Supply Chain Management; MSc – Knowledge Management and Innovation
Undergraduate Programmes	BA – Counselling Psychology; BA – Criminology; BA – Economics and Business Studies; BA – Film Technology and Performing Arts; BA – Journalism and Digital Media; Bachelor of Business Information Technology; Bachelor of Commerce; B.Ed – Arts; B.Ed – Early Childhood Education; Bachelor of International Business Management; Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics; BSc – Actuarial Science; BSc – Applied Computing; BSc – Data Science; BSc – Economics & Statistics; BSc – Forensic Accounting; BSc – Gaming and Animation Technology; BSc – Information and Communications Technology; BSc – Information Security and Forensics; BSc – Information Technology; BSc – Public Management; BSc – Software Development
Postgraduate Diploma	Postgraduate Diploma in Education
Professional Programmes	Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD); ACCA (UK); Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS); Certified Forensic Fraud Examiner (CFFE); Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP); Certified Information System Auditor (CISA); Certified Information Systems Solutions Expert (CISSE); Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA); Certified Procurement and Supply Professional (CPSP-K); Certified Public Accountants (CPA); Certified Secretaries (CS)
Certificate Programmes	Certificate in Banking; Certificate in Business Information Technology; Certificate in Business Management; Certificate in Counselling Psychology; Certificate in Film Technology; Certificate in Information Technology; Certificate in Procurement and Logistics; Certificate in Project Management
Diploma Programmes	Diploma in Banking; Diploma in Business Information Technology; Diploma in Business Management; Diploma in Computer Networks and Systems Administration; Diploma in Counselling Psychology; Diploma in Criminology and Criminal Justice; Diploma in Data Management and Analytics (DDMA); Diploma in Education; Diploma in Film Technology; Diploma in Information Technology; Diploma in Journalism and Digital Media; Diploma in Pedagogy and Instruction; Diploma in Procurement and Logistics; Diploma in Project Management; Diploma in Public Management
Short Professional Programmes	Advanced Excel; AWS – Cloud Practitioner; Backend Web Development with Python; CCNA (Levels 1–3); Certificate in Computer Applications; Computer Accounting Packages; Data Analytics with Python; ICDL; IELTS; Linux (Levels 1–3); Microsoft Office; Proficiency Certification in Baking and Pastry; Professional Cookery; Barista and Mixology; Foodpreneurship; QuickBooks Accounting; Sage Accounting; SPSS; Web Applications and Development
KNEC Programmes	Artisan Certificate in Food and Beverages; Craft Certificate in Business Management; Craft Certificate in Food and Beverages; Craft Certificate in ICT; Diploma in Food and Beverages; Diploma in ICT

2024-2025 Fees Structure for Undergraduate Programmes

School	Courses	Cumulative Total (Sem 1 + 2) Ksh
School of Education	Bachelor of Education Arts Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts and Film Technology Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media	180,830
	Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) Bachelor of Arts in Criminology	107,430
School of Business	Bachelor of Commerce Bachelor of Procurement and Logistics BSc. in International Business Management BSc. in Public Management BSc. in Economics and Statistics BSc. in Forensic Accounting	174,270
	Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science	202,700
School of Technology	BSc in Applied Computing Bachelor of Business Information Technology BSc in Data Science	182,320
	BSc in Information Security & Forensics (BSc ISF) BSc in Software Development	206,180