Colleges and Universities Offering Bachelor of Economics(Economics) in Kenya

Course Name: Bachelor of Economics(Economics)
Major Subject: Economics
Course Category: Degree
Average Study Duration: 4 Years

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Economics(Economics)

Alupe University College, Busia
Bachelor of Arts in Economics.

Entry requirements
1.KCSE Mean grade C+ and at least C in English and Maths; OR

2.Two principal passes at ‘A’ level; OR

3.Have a diploma in development related field from a recognized Institution.
Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-A minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths or
-A diploma in economics from a recognized institution with at least a credit pass
Course duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time

Kenya College of Accountancy Western Campus, Kisumu
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths
Period of study
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Kenya School of Monetary Studies, Nairobi
University of Nairobi School of Biological Sciences, Nairobi

Universities Offering Bachelor of Economics(Economics)

Mt. Kenya University Nkubu Centre, Nkubu
Requirements:-i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate.
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of 2 principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines with a minimum of C- (minus) at KCSE from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Entry via University Bridging
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages as in 2.7.1.1 (i) above. The Candidate must score at least a C- (minus) in the subject he/she is bridging in as in 2.7.1.1 (i) above;
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades as in 2.7.1.1(ii) above. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging in as 2.7.1.1 (ii)
Entry via Pre-university Programme
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Mathematics and English
Mt. Kenya University Eldoret Campus, Eldoret
Entry Requirements:-
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate.
Or.

ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of 2 principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or

iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines with a minimum of C- (minus) at KCSE from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Entry via University Bridging
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages. The Candidate must score at least a C- (minus) in the subject he/she is bridging.
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades . The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging.

Entry via Pre-university Programme
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Mathematics and English
Mt. Kenya University Kitale Centre, Kitale
Entry Requirements:
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate.
Or.

ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of 2 principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or

iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines with a minimum of C- (minus) at KCSE from an institution recognized by the University Senate.

Entry via University Bridging
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages. The Candidate must score at least a C- (minus) in the subject he/she is bridging .
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging.

Entry via Pre-university Programme
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Mathematics and English

Mt. Kenya University Nakuru Campus, Nakuru
Entry Requirements:-
i) KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ (plus) and grade C (plain) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate.
Or.
ii) KACE or equivalent Certificate with a minimum of 2 principles passes and O level Credit in Mathematics and English Language.
Or
iii) Diploma in relevant disciplines with a minimum of C- (minus) at KCSE from an institution recognized by the University Senate.
Entry via University Bridging:-
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Mathematics and English languages. The Candidate must score at least a C- (minus) in the subject he/she is bridging .
ii) A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging.
Entry via Pre-university Programme:-
i) A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C- (minus) in Mathematics and English
University of Embu, Embu
Entry Requirements
1.A holder of at least Upper Second Class honours Bachelor’s degree in economics or related fields of University of Embu or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by University of Embu Senate.
2.A holder of Lower Second Class honours degree of University of Embu or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by University of Embu Senate with at least two years of post-qualification work experience.
3.In exceptional cases, the Senate may also admit to the Master’s programme, non-holders of a first degree provided such candidates can, on the basis of the research and academic work they have done, show that they are well qualified to undertake postgraduate work, by passing qualifying examinations

Tuition Fees: Kshs.76,000
Mode of Study: Full Time/ Part Time
Average Study Duration: 2 years
Taita Taveta University , Voi
Entry requirements
University entry requirements of overall C+ in KCSE or equivalent, candidates for admission to the Bachelor of Economics and Finance must have obtained a minimum of C+ in Mathematics.
ALTERNATIVE A: KCE Candidates: KCE Division II with a credit pass in Mathematics or equivalent.
ALTERNATIVE B: A – Level Candidates: KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes (one of which should be in Mathematics or Economics), OR two principal passes in any subjects with a minimum of credit pass Mathematics at KCE or equivalent.

Duration :4 years

Kenyatta University, Nairobi
Admission requirements
-Applicants holding
any one of the qualifications
below shall be considered for admission:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C+ in
each of the subjects below:
(i)Humanity or Commercial subject
(ii)English or kiswahili
(iii)Physics or Chemistry or Biology
They must have scored B- in maths.

(b)At least two principals and a credit
in maths at A-level qualifications

Course duration
- Four years
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology, Juja
Entry requirements
- Admission shall be granted to applicants
possessing any one of the qualifications
below:
(a)A minimum of C+ in KCSE with C in both English
and maths.

(b)At least two principal passes and one subsidiary
pass at K.A.C.E and a credit in maths at KCE

(c)A diploma in a relevant discipline from a recognized
institution.

Tuition fees
-Kshs.133,707 per year.

Course duration
- Four years
Egerton University, Nakuru
Admission requirements
- Applicants are expected to
have scored a minimum of C+
in KCSE.They must also have
scored B- in maths or C+ in
maths and B in any one of the
subjects below:
(i)Commerce
(ii)Business studies
(iii)Economics
(iv)Accounting

Applicants holding A-level
qualifications with two principal
passes in maths or Economics will
be considered for admission.

Course duration
- Four years
Kenyatta University School of Economics, Nairobi
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:-
a) To be admitted into the undergraduate programmes, potential
candidate must have attained the minimum requirement of
K.C.S.E. C+
b) Candidates taking a degree course within the School of
Economics will be required to have at least C+ in
Mathematics. Candidates with A- level qualifications or its
equivalence will be considered, on condition that they attain at
least two principles and a credit in Mathematics.

JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

KCSE meangrade C+ (plus) and grades C (plain) in Mathematics and English.
OR
KACE certificate with 2 Principal and 1 subsidiary passes, and a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics at KCE.
OR
Diploma in relevant discipline with credit pass from JKUAT or from an institution recognized by University Senate.
Daystar University, Nairobi
Entry requirements
- Applicants must be in
possession of any one of the
qualifications given below:
(i)A minimum of C+ in KCSE
with C in maths
(ii)Five credits in IGCSE
(iii)Two principal passes
in "A" level
(iv)Division two in GCE

Course duration
- Four years
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Admission requirements.
(i) KCSE mean grade of C+ and at least C in English and Mathematics or Business Studies or Commerce OR
(ii) Two principal passes at A level OR
(iii) Two year ordinary diploma in an economics related field.
Course duration
-Four years.
Technical University of Kenya , Nairobi
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C+ at KCSE or a Diploma in Accountancy and Business Administration from Technical University of Kenya or any other reputable institution.

Course duration.
Four years.
University of Nairobi, Nairobi
Admission requirements
- One must have scored a minimum
C+ in KCSE with B in maths.
Holders of a relevant diploma
may be considered for admission
too.

Course duration
- Four years
The Presbyterian University of East Africa, Kikuyu
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C+ in maths
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Admission requirements
-KCSE C+ with C in maths
Duration
-4 years
Mode of study
-full time
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Entry requirements:minimum of c+ mean grade and c+in mathematics
Duration : 4 yrs
Karatina University college School of Business, Karatina
this course is offered in the the school of business.
minimum entry is C+
Machakos University, Machakos
JKUAT Westlands Campus, Westlands
Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya
University of Nairobi School of Economics, Nairobi
Kenyatta University Kitui Campus, Kitui
Kabarak University, Nakuru
Maseno University, Kisumu
Pwani University College, Kilifi

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