Located approximately 20 kilometers from Nairobi’s Central Business District, the Co-operative University of Kenya has experienced significant growth both physically and academically,
The University operates four campuses, the Lang’ata Campus, Nairobi Town Campus, Meru Campus, and Mombasa Campus.
It admitted its first cohort of 351 students in September 2012, who were enrolled in two undergraduate programs, Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Co-operative Management.
Since then, the University has remained focused on delivering quality training in co-operative management, law, accountancy, and co-operative banking at certificate, diploma, and degree levels.
Beyond academics, the University also provides research and consultancy services to the co-operative sector in areas such as poverty reduction, management of co-operative societies, credit management, and corporate strategic management.
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Courses Offered at The Co-operative University of Kenya
If you are thinking about studying at The Co-operative University of Kenya, here is a look at some of the programs available across different academic levels:
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Bachelor of Co-operative Business (BCOB)
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Co-operatives and Community Development (BCCD)
Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management & Sustainable Development (BDM)
Diploma Programs
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in Business Information Technology
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma in Entrepreneurship
Diploma in Microfinance
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Public Relations
Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies Management
Diploma in Marketing
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Leadership and Management
Certificate Programs
Certificate in Business Management
Certificate in Purchasing and Supplies
Certificate in Co-operative Management
Certificate in Bridging Mathematics
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Admission Requirements for Courses
To be admitted for a Bachelor of Co-operative Business (BCOB), Bachelor of Co-operatives and Community Development (BCCD), Bachelor of Science in Disaster Risk Management & Sustainable Development (BDM) and Bachelor of Commerce (BCOM), students require the following qualifications.
Entry Requirements:
KCSE aggregate grade “C+” with at least a “C” in Mathematics and English, OR A recognized diploma from any institution approved by the University Senate.
Duration: 8 semesters for KCSE certificate holders and 6 semesters for diploma holders
Diploma
Diploma Programs take 3 semesters unless stated otherwise.
For a Diploma in Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Entrepreneurship, Microfinance, Project Management, Public Relations, Purchasing & Supplies Management, Marketing, Information Technology and Leadership and Management, students require the following.
Entry Requirements:
KCSE aggregate grade “C–” OR Any other qualification accepted by the University College Academic Board.
Diploma Programs (4 semesters)
These include Catering & Hotel Management, Co-operative Management and Community Development and Social Work. Students require the following.
Entry Requirements: KCSE aggregate grade “C–” OR Any other qualification recognized by the University College Academic Board.
Certificate Programs
For Business Management (1 semester), Purchasing and Supplies (1 semester), students require a KCSE aggregate grade “D”
Co-operative Management (2 semesters)
For this course, students require a KCSE aggregate grade “D”.
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Co-operative University of Kenya: Updated Fee Structure
1. Certificate Courses
Courses Offered: Co-operative Management, Business Management, Purchasing & Supplies Management.
Tuition: Ksh41,766 annually.
Other Charges: Ksh22,934.
Student Union Fees: Ksh1,300.
Total Annual Cost: Ksh66,000.
2. Diploma Courses
Common Diplomas Offered: IT, Hotel Management, Agribusiness, Co-operative Management, Marketing, Public Relations, HR, Microfinance, and more.
Tuition Fees:
IT/Hotel Management: Ksh54,066.
Others: Ksh42,866.
Other Charges: Ksh22,934.
Union Fees: Ksh1,300.
IT/Hotel Management: Ksh78,300.
Other diplomas: Ksh67,100.
3. Degree Programs
KUCCPS (Government-Sponsored Students):
Tuition: Ksh16,000 per year.
Operational Charges: Ksh20,260.
Total Annual Cost: Ksh36,260.
SSP (Self-Sponsored Students):
General Programs (e.g. BCom, Community Dev., Tourism):
Tuition: Ksh100,000.
Charges: Ksh22,534.
Total Annual Cost: Ksh122,534.
IT & Applied Science Programs
Tuition: Ksh120,000.
Charges: Ksh26,234.
Total Annual Cost: Ksh146,234.
Applied Statistics/Data Science:
Tuition: Ksh110,000.
Charges: Ksh22,534.
Total: Ksh132,534.
4. Master’s Programmes
Courses: MBA, Community Development, Co-operative Management.
Tuition: Ksh125,126.
Other Charges: Ksh20,834.
Total Annual Fee: Ksh145,960.
MSc in Computer/Data Science:
Tuition: Ksh135,000.
Other Charges: Ksh23,600.
Total Annual Cost: Ksh158,600.
5. PhD Programmes
Courses: PhD in Co-operative Business and Business Administration.
Tuition: Ksh150,000–156,000.
Operational Charges: Ksh50,000.
Total Annual Fee: Ksh200,000–206,000.
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