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

Bachelor of Commerce also commonly referred to as BCOM is among the most competitive degree courses in Kenya. Nearly all the leading private and public universities offer the course at undergraduate level.
Students prefer pursuing the course due to the fact that there are numerous companies in the country which absorb BCOM graduates either as part time or full time employees.
Those who successfully complete the course find themselves working in the following careers:
1. Accountants and accounting officers.
2. Finance officers.
3. Human resource managers/executives.
4. Sales and marketing executives.
5. Sales and marketing managers.
6. Auditors.
7. Credit officers.
8. Credit controllers.
9. Managing directors.
10. Finance managers.
Among others

The average duration taken to complete the course is four years although students complete in three years if a universities offers trimester mode of study.
The course is offered on part time, full time as well evening classes basis in most of the institutions.
Fees payable vary from university to university and it ranges from Ksh. 65,000 to Ksh. 90,000.
Those seeking admission for Bachelor of Commerce course can go through the following list of institutions and get all the necessary information such as entry requirements, course study duration as well as mode of study.

Colleges Offering Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

•  Pioneer International University, Nairobi  
  Course Options:
  1. Bachelor of Commerce - Aviation (Pilot).
  Course Study Duration: 3 years.
  Mode of study: Full time.
  
  Course Entry/Admission Requirements:
  - Must have an aggregate grade of C+ (C PLUS) in K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) and a minimum grade of C+ in Mathematics and Physics. Further to these, a C in either Geography, Business Studies or English.
  - TWO Principal (2P) passes at ‘A’ level Physics and Mathematics and one subsidiary in Geography, Economics or English.
  - A Valid Private Pilot Licence by KCAA or Equivalent Licensing Authority.
  - A medical examination by KCAA Approved Doctors and be issued with a medical certificate for the Pilot license.
  - Be a holder of a CUE validated diploma with at least a credit, or a professional certificate in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher education.
  
  2. Bachelor of Commerce - Insurance Management.
  3. Bachelor of Commerce - Finance.
  4. Bachelor of Commerce - Marketing.
  5. Bachelor of Commerce - Accounting.
  6. Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources Management.
  7. Bachelor of Commerce - Strategic Management.
  8. Bachelor of Commerce - Entrepreneurship.
  Course Entry/Admission Requirements:
  - KCSE certificate with a minimum of aggregate of C+ (plus).
  OR
  - Two principals at A level.
  - IGCSE certificate with a minimum of five (5) upper level passes.
  GCE certificate with minimum of five (5) upper level passes at ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level passes of C grade.
  - Be a holder of a CUE validated diploma with at least a credit, or a professional certificate in the relevant discipline from a recognized institution of higher education.
  Course Study Duration: 3 years.
  
•  Kentrac College, Nairobi  
  Entry Requirements
  i) Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English
  ii) Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and one subsidiary pass and a minimum of a credit pass in mathematics at KCE
  iii) Be a holder of Diploma or professional certificate in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate
  iv) Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above
  v) Candidates who are CPA/CPS/ACCA/CCP finalist will be exempted from year 1. However the candidates are expected to undertake the University core units.
  Course Duration: 3 Years Full-Time or Part-Time including attachment
•  Kaimosi Friends University College, Kaimosi  
  Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
  (i) A mean grade of C+ at KCSE with C+ in either Business Studies/Mathematics or English or Kiswahili.
  
  (ii) KACE certificate with minimum of two Principal passes and one Subsidiary pass, and a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE.
  
  (iii) A Business diploma validated by CUE with a minimum of credit C.
  
  Program duration
  Four years
  
  Tuition Fees
  Ksh.60,000 per semester
  
  Mode of study
  Full-time, Evening and Weekend
•  Laikipia University College, Nyahururu  
  Admission requirements
  - Students are required to have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths,English or kiswahili or
  - Hold a diploma in a similar field with at least a credit pass or
  - CPA ,at least section III
  Admission fees
  - Sh.2,000
  Tuition fees
  - Sh.90,000-100,000 p.a
  Course duration
  - 4 years
  Mode of study
  - Regular,evening and weekends
•  Kisii University, Kisii  
  Entry requirements
  - Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths or
  - Hold a diploma in commerce from a recognized institution
  Course duration
  - 4 years
•  Kenya Polytechnic University College, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  -A C+ in KCSE with a C in maths or
  -Hold a diploma in commerce or its equivalent
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Murang'a University College, Muranga  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C+ in maths
  Period of study
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Kenya College of Accountancy Western Campus, Kisumu  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C in maths
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Co-operative University College of Kenya, Nairobi  
  Course duration: 4 academic years.
•  Baraton College, Kapsabet town  
  
•  Kiambu Institute of Science and Technology, Kiambu  
  
•  Nyandarua Institute of Science and Technology, Nyahururu  
  
•  Zetech College Pioneer Campus, Nairobi  
  
•  Vision Institute of Professionals, Mombasa Campus, Mombasa  
  
•  Vision Institute of Professionals, Agro House Campus, Nairobi  
  
•  Vision Institute of Professionals, Paramount Plaza Campus, Nairobi  
  
•  Kilifi Institute of Agriculture, Kilifi  
  
•  Thika Institute of Technology, Thika  
  
•  Institute of Information Technology Studies & Research, Nairobi  
  
•  Loreto College, Msongari, Nairobi  
  
•  Alphax College, Eldoret  
  
•  University of Nairobi School of Physical Sciences, Nairobi  
  
•  Nyeri National Polytechnic, Nyeri  
  
•  Nakuru College of Professional Studies, Nakuru  
  

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Universities Offering Bachelor of Commerce(Commerce)

•  Mt Kenya University, Thika  
  Admission requirements
  (i) Students must have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C in maths and English or
  (ii) Two principal passes and a credit in maths and English at O level or
  (iii) A minimum of a C- in KCSE with a relevant diploma from a recognized institution
  Course duration
  - 4 years
  Fees
  - Sh.60,000 per semester
•  Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya  
  Entry Requirements:
  (i) Be a holder of KCSE (or equivalent examination)certificate with a minimum of C+ and a minimum of C in both mathematics and English
  OR
  (ii) Be a holder of KNEC Diploma or equivalent in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by University senate
  
  Course duration
  Four years.
•  Gretsa University, Thika  
  Areas of specialization: Accounting, Business Administration, Credit Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, Enterprise Development, Marketing, Purchasing and Supply Chain Management.
  Minimum Entry Requirements: KCSE C+ with at least C in Mathematics or Business Studies and English.
  Course duration: 8 trimesters.
•  Kenyatta University Mombasa Campus, Mombasa  
  The program is suitable
  for applicants who wish to
  pursue their interest in
  business.
  
  Entry requirements
  - A minimum of C+ in KCSE or
  hold a diploma in commerce or
  in any business related field.
  
  Course duration
  - The program takes a minimum
  of four years
•  Daystar University, Nairobi  
  Minimum requirements
  -Applicants must be in
  possession of any one of
  the qualifications below:
  (a)At least C+ in KCSE with C in maths
  (b)Five credits in IGCSE
  (c)Two passes in "A" level
  (d)Division two in GCE
  (e)CPA(K)
  
  Program duration
  -Four years
•  Mt. Kenya University Eldoret Campus, Eldoret  
  Entry Requirements:-
  -KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CUE
  Or
  -Applicants who are in possession of a relevant Diploma
•  Mt. Kenya University Kitale Centre, Kitale  
  Entry Requirements:-
  KCSE or equivalent certificate with a minimum of C+ and grade C+ (plus) in both Mathematics and English or similar grades in an equivalent examination approved by the University Senate in liaison with CUE
  Or
  Applicants who are in possession of a relevant Diploma
•  JKUAT Main Campus Juja, Nairobi  
  Course requirements
  - Students applying for this program a required to have attained a C+ in KCSE with a C in English and maths or
  - Hold a relevant diploma with at least a credit pass or
  - Two principal passes in KCE level
  Course duration
  - 4 years
•  Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina  
  Admission requirements
  -Applicants must have attained a C+ in KCSE,with a C English and maths or
  -A C- in KCSE,with a diploma or a professional certificate from a reputable institution
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  St. Pauls University, Limuru  
  Bachelor of commerce specialization in Accounting, marketing,finance, purchasing and supplies, management science and procurement.
  Joining you need to have a c+ and above in kcse with c+ in mathematics and above. Or diploma of it's equivalent.
•  KCA University Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  - A minimum of a C+ in KCSE or
  - Hold a KACE certificate with at least two principal passes or
  - Possess a relevant diploma from a reputable institution
  Duration
  - 3 years
•  Dedan Kimathi University of Technology DKUT, Nyeri  
  Admission requirements
  -The student must have scored a C+ with a C in maths and English or
  -A related diploma and a CPA final
  Period of study
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Kenyatta University, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  - Applicants must have
  scored a minimum of C+
  in KCSE or a relevant
  diploma from a recognized
  institution.
  
  Program duration
  -Four years
•  Kabarak University, Nakuru  
  Admission requirements
  -To qualify for this program,
  one must have scored a minimum
  of C+ in KCSE with C in both
  English and maths.
  
  Program duration
  -Eight semesters
•  Machakos University, Machakos  
  Entry requirements
  -A C+ in KCSE with a C in maths or
  -Hold a diploma in commerce
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C+ in maths/physics
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  JKUAT Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C in maths
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Kisii CBD Campus, Kisii  
  Academic requirements
  -KCSE C+ with C in maths
  Duration
  -4 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Kenyatta University Digital School of Virtual and Open Learning, Nairobi  
  Accounting
  Finance
  Human Resource Management
  Entrepreneurship
  Economics
•  Pan Africa Christian University, Nairobi  
  -Must at least C+ in KCSE or diploma in a relevant area
  -Duration: 4 years
•  Kenyatta University School of Economics, Nairobi  
  
•  Lukenya University, Athi River  
  
•  JKUAT Westlands Campus, Westlands  
  
•  Laikipia University, Laikipia  
  
•  Kenyatta University Nyeri Campus, Nyeri  
  
•  Africa Nazarene University, Eldoret Centre, Eldoret  
  
•  Africa Nazarene University, Machakos Center , Machakos  
  
•  JKUAT Nakuru Campus, Nakuru  
  
•  Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal  
  
•  Kampala International University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
  

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