The Commission for University Education (CUE) has published a list of fully accredited institutions, including both public and private universities, that offer business-related courses in Kenya.
Business programs equip learners with skills across business management, economics, accounting, and procurement.
The courses include:
- Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
- Business Administration and Business Management
- Economics and Economics & Statistics
- Procurement, Purchasing, and Supply Chain Management
- Accounting, Accounting & Finance, and Financial Services
- Entrepreneurship, Cooperative Management, and Enterprise Management
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is also recognized as the best public university offering both undergraduate and postgraduate Business programs.
KCA University is recognized as the best private University offering business-related courses since it started as a business college in 1989.
Other best institutions include the University of Nairobi, Kenyatta University, Strathmore University, Egerton University, Maseno University, and Mount Kenya University, which are well equipped with modern learning facilities, including computer labs, business incubation hubs, and research centers.
These institutions also require students to undertake an industrial attachment or internship, usually in the third year, while some universities schedule attachment in the fourth year, depending on the school calendar.
Several private universities have industry linkages that enhance hands-on training, and most offer industrial attachments to their students.
Most public universities take four academic years to complete a business-related bachelor’s degree, with two semesters per year and a long holiday break.
At private universities, students can complete their programs within two and a half to three years, with shorter breaks and more flexible academic calendars.
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Qualifications for Business-Related Courses in Kenya
To qualify for admission into a bachelor’s degree in business-related fields, applicants must meet at least one of the following requirements:
- A minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus)
- At least a C+ in Mathematics or English, depending on the course and university
- Some institutions may consider a C (Plain) in Mathematics or English, provided the overall mean grade is C+
Government-sponsored students who have a direct entry can apply through the KUCCPS portal, while self-sponsored students apply directly to the universities.
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
| University | Degree | Year Accredited | Cost (KES per year) |
| University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Commerce | 2013 | 140,000 |
| KCA University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2007 | 130,000 |
| Kenyatta University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2013 | 140,000 |
| Strathmore University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2002 | 260,000 |
| JKUAT | Bachelor of Commerce | 2013 | 150,000 |
| Egerton University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2013 | 140,000 |
| Mount Kenya University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2016 | 130,000 |
| Masinde Muliro University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2013 | 130,000 |
| Chuka University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2013 | 130,000 |
| Kabarak University | Bachelor of Commerce | 2000 | 160,000 |
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Business Administration & Business Management
| University | Degree | Year Accredited | Cost (KES per year) |
| USIU-Africa | BSc Business Administration | 1999 | 300,000 |
| Daystar University | BA Business Administration | 1994 | 190,000 |
| Moi University | Bachelor of Business Management | 2013 | 130,000 |
| Kenyatta University | Bachelor of Business Management | 2013 | 140,000 |
| Kirinyaga University | Bachelor of Business Management | 2013 | 130,000 |
| Zetech University | BBA & Management | 2014 | 140,000 |
Economics & Economics with Statistics
| University | Degree | Year Accredited | Cost (KES per year) |
| University of Nairobi | Economics / Econ & Statistics | 2013 | 160,000 |
| Kenyatta University | Economics / Economics & Finance | 2013 | 150,000 |
| Maseno University | BA Economics | 2013 | 130,000 |
| Egerton University | BSc Economics & Statistics | 2013 | 140,000 |
| Kabarak University | BSc Economics | 2005 | 160,000 |
| Mount Kenya University | Economics & Statistics | 2012 | 130,000 |
Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics
| University | Degree | Year Accredited | Cost (KES per year) |
| JKUAT | Procurement & Supply Chain Management | 2013 | 160,000 |
| Kenyatta University | BCom (Procurement Option) | 2016 | 150,000 |
| Maseno University | Procurement & Supply Chain (with IT) | 2016 | 140,000 |
| Strathmore University | BSc Supply Chain & Operations | 2021 | 280,000 |
| Multimedia University | Procurement & Logistics | 2013 | 140,000 |
| Taita Taveta University | Purchasing & Supplies Management | 2013 | 130,000 |
Accounting & Financial Services
| University | Degree | Year Accredited | Cost (KES per year) |
| USIU-Africa | BSc Accounting | 2007 | 300,000 |
| Strathmore University | Bachelor of Financial Services | 2022 | 290,000 |
| Technical University of Kenya | BSc Accountancy | 2013 | 150,000 |
| Co-operative University of Kenya | BSc Accounting | 2021 | 140,000 |
| Zetech University | Accounting & Finance | 2018 | 140,000 |
Entrepreneurship & Specialized Business Courses
| University | Degree | Year Accredited | Cost (KES per year) |
| JKUAT | Bachelor of Entrepreneurship | 2013 | 160,000 |
| Chuka University | Entrepreneurship & Enterprise Management | 2015 | 130,000 |
| Egerton University | Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management | 2013 | 140,000 |
| Kirinyaga University | BSc Entrepreneurship | 2016 | 130,000 |
| Open University of Kenya | Business & Entrepreneurship | 2023 | 120,000 |
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