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

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

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.