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University Of Nairobi UoNBI Bachelor Of Commerce

Degree Code:	D33
Degree Name:	BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
Degree Type:	BACHELOR
Degree Duration:	4
Degree Description:
Degree Courses:

DEGREE REGULATIONS

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The programme is both academic and practical in its orientation. The teaching method methods applied include lecturers, tutorials, assignments, class discussions, case analysis and research. Students are evaluated on the basis of class attendance and participation, performance in assignments, tests and in final examinations done at the end of each semester. Links with the business community, industry and other business schools provide an important component.

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REVISED REGULATIONS AND SYLLABUS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BCom)

1. Introduction

1.1 Preamble

The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree programme of the University of Nairobi prepares undergraduate students for careers in business management both in the public and private sectors of the economy. Since its inception in 1964, the programme has offered management education to a broad spectrum of students from the Eastern Africa region and beyond.

University Of Nairobi UoNBI Bachelor Of Commerce

To improve on its utility, the programme has been and will continue to be realigned to be consistent with the changing needs of society. It has developed from a programme of three options into the presently eight distinct options: Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Risk Management and Insurance, Human Resources Management, Business Information Systems, Procurement and Supply Chain Management and Operations Management, each one addressing the unique needs of our society.

Flexible schedules make the program more accessible. The program is offered on full-time, part-time and distance learning modes. The part-time and distance learning programmes are designed to accommodate the special needs of those in full-time employment and other demands.

1.2 Objectives

`To introduce students to the general issues and approaches to management.
To enhance self-confidence and ability to critically evaluate management issues from academic and practical perspectives.
To develop awareness of the changing local and international business environments.
To prepare students for advancement in their fields of specialization.
To instil problem-solving attitudes and business ethics in the practice of management.
To inculcate entrepreneurial and self-reliance attitudes and habits in students so that they may be active participants in the creation of new wealth.

1.3 Approach

The BCom programme is both academic and practical in its orientation and enriched by linkages with the business community, industry and other business schools.

1.4 Admission Requirements

Admission to the Bachelor of Commerce degree will be governed by the common regulations of the bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi and specifically any one of the following Senate approved qualifications:

Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C+ plus a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili;
Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C+ plus a minimum of B in bridging course offered in the University of Nairobi with at least a C- in the subject at KCSE.
Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C or O-level Division III plus a diploma from a recognized institution.
Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C or O-level Division III plus CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification.
Holder of KCSE with a minimum mean grade of C- plus a Certificate and Diploma from a recognized institution.
Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes plus a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE.
Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two subsidiary passes plus a Diploma from a recognized institution.

Holder of a degree from a recognized university.

Holder of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

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2. Programme Duration, Structure and Mode of Study

The BCom Programme is offered in three modes, that is Module I or Regular which is for Government sponsored students, Module II (day and evening) and Module III (Distance Learning) which are for self-sponsored students.

2.1 Module I

Module I will run for eight semesters of 15 weeks each.

b) Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours.

2.2 Module II

a) Module II will run for a minimum of eight semesters of 15 weeks each and a maximum of 24 semesters

from the date of registration.

b) The minimum semester load shall be 2 course units and maximum shall be 6 course units.

c) Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours.

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2.3 Module III (Distance Learning)

This Module is offered off-campus using multimedia approach in distance education.

The main media of instruction will be print and electronic study materials.
The study materials shall be self-instructional.
There will be use of limited face-to-face contact during the residential sessions.
Face-to-face delivery mode shall not exceed one third of the instructional time.
Counselling and guidance shall be provided using multi-media approach.
The module will run for a minimum of eight semesters of 24 weeks each and a maximum of 24 semesters from the date of registration.
The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be six course units.
Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 70 hours.

2.4 Structure of the programme

The programme is organized into two parts, Part I consisting of Year/Level I and Year/Level II; and Part II consisting of Year/Level III and Year/Level IV.
To qualify for the award of Bachelor of Commerce degree, a candidate must successfully complete a minimum of 46 course units.
The course units are divided into common, core, specialization, and elective course units that are organized as follows:

Year/Level	Semester	Common	Core	Specialization	Electives	Total
I	I	2	4			6
	II	1	5			6
II	I		6			6
	II		6			6
III	I		4	2		6
	II		2	3	1	6
IV	I		2	2	1	5
	II		1	3	1	5
TOTAL		3	30	10	3	46

PART I

COMMON UNDERGRADUATE COURSE UNITS

*Code*	*Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
CCS001	Communications and Learning Skills		45
CCS002	Fundamentals of Development and their applications to Kenya		45
CCS010	HIV/AIDS		45

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YEAR /LEVEL I COURSE UNITS at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

*Code*	*Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DAC111	Fundamentals of Financial Accounting I		45
DAC112	Fundamentals of Financial Accounting II	DAC111	45
DBA101	Introduction to Business		45
DBA102	Principles of Management	DBA101	45
DFI102	Fundamentals of Financial Management		45
DFI103	Principles of Micro-Economics		45
DMS111	Quantitative Methods for Business		45
DIS102	Fundamentals of Information Systems		45
DOM102	Principles of Operations Management		45

YEAR /LEVEL II COURSE UNITS at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

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*Code*	*Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DAC211	Principles of Management Accounting	DAC112	45
DAC212	Principles of Taxation	DAC112	45
DAC204	Principles of Internal Controls and Corporate Governance	DAC112	45
DFI201	Personal Finance	DFI102	45
DFI224	Financial Institutions and Markets	DFI102	45
DFI203	Principles of Macro-Economics	DFI103	45
DBA203	Organization Theory	DBA102	45
DIN211	Risk Management and Insurance	DBA101	45
DHR202	Management of Human Resources	DBA102	45
DMA202	Principles of Marketing		45
DMS201	Business Statistics I	DMS111	45
DPS202	Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management		45

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PART II

YEAR /LEVEL III COURSE UNITS

CORE COURSE UNITS at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

*Code*	*Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DBA323	Business Law		45
DBA324	Business Values and Ethics	DBA102	45
DBA303	Organizational Behavior	DHR202	45
DFI341	Public Finance		45
DMS311	Operations Research Management I	DMS111	45
DIS302	E-Business	DIS102	45

Accounting Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DAC311	Accounting and Reporting for Assets		45
DAC318	Accounting and Reporting for Equities	DAC311	45
DAC314	Cost Management		45
DFI305	Corporate Finance		45
DFI356	Financial Analysis and Forecasting	DFI305	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Finance Option Courses at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DFI301	Monetary Theory and Practice		45
DFI302	Management of Financial Institutions		45
DFI354	Investments Analysis and Portfolio Management	DFI305	45
DFI305	Corporate Finance		45
DFI356	Financial Analysis and Forecasting	DFI305	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Human Resource Management Option Courses at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DHR302	Industrial Relations Management	DHR202	45
DHR313	Human Resource Training and Development	DHR202	45
DHR304	Maintenance of Human Resources	DHR202	45
DHR316	Public Relations	DHR202	45
DHR309	Labour Law	DHR202	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Marketing Option Courses at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DMA311	Business to Business Marketing	DMA202	45
DMA302	Consumer Behaviour	DMA202	45
DMA313	Principles of Global Marketing	DMA202	45
DMA318	Advertising and Sales Promotion Management	DMA202	45
DMA316	Foundations of Marketing of Services	DMA202	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

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Risk Management and Insurance Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DIN311	Pensions	DIN211	45
DIN314	Insurance Law	DIN211	45
DIN305	Operations Risk Management	DIN211	45
DIN316	Life Assurance	DIN211	45
DIN308	Demographic Statistics	DIN211	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Business Information Systems Option Courses at University Of Nairobi UoNBI

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DIS301	Information Technology Hardware and System Software	DOM102	45
DIS303	Information Systems Analysis and Design	DOM102	45
DIS304	Business Applications Development		45
DIS306	Database Systems	DIS102	45
DIS308	Networks and Telecommunications	DIS102	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Operations Management Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DOM301	Operations Management Practice	DOM102	45
DOM304	Operations Systems Design	DOM102	45
DPS301	Supply Chain Management	DPS202	45
DMS308	Business Statistics II	DMS201	45
DMS312	Operations Research for Management II	DMS311	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DPS301	Supply Chain Management	DPS202	45
DPS302	Inventory Management	DPS202	45
DPS304	Procurement Management	DPS202	45
DPS306	Logistics and Transportation Management	DPS202	45
DOM301	Operations Management Practice	DOM102	45
Plus at least one elective from any Year/Level III course units offered in the School.

Additional Year/Level III Elective Course Units

Code	*Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DBA304	Principles of Co-operative Management	DBA102	45
DBA306	International Business Management		45
DBA308	Public Management		45
DHR310	E-Human Resource Management	DHR202	45
DHR312	Human Resource Management Ethics	DHR202	45
DMA307	Green Marketing	DMA202	45
DMA308	E-Marketing	DMA202	45
DIS310	Knowledge Management and Innovation		45
DIN310	Motor Insurance		45
DIN312	Marine and Aviation Insurance	DIN211	45

YEAR /LEVEL IV COURSE UNITS

CORE COURSE UNITS

Code	Course Units	Prerequisites	Contact hours
DBA401	Strategic Management	DBA102	45
DBA403	Entrepreneurship	DBA102	45
DMS411	Business Research Methods	DMS201	45

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Accounting Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DAC411	Accounting and Reporting for Specialized Industries	DAC318	45
DAC416	Corporate Financial Reporting	DAC411	45
DAC413	Auditing and Assurance Services	DAC318	45
DAC404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DAC422	Tax Laws and Practice	DFI341	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

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Finance Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DFI451	International Finance	DFI305	45
DFI452	Micro-Finance	DFI302	45
DFI441	Real Estate Finance and Investment	DFI305	45
DFI404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DFI442	Commercial Bank Finance	DFI305	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

Human Resource Management Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DHR401	Compensation Management	DBA325	45
DHR402	Strategic Human Resources Management	DBA325	45
DHR404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DHR407	Occupational Health and Safety Management	DBA325	45
DHR416	Employee Performance Management		45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

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Marketing Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DMA411	Marketing Research Applications	DMA202	45
DMA413	Marketing Strategy and Plans	DMA202	45
DMA404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DMA416	Personal Selling and Sales Management	DMA202	45
DMA414	Supply Channels Management	DMA202	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

Risk Management and Insurance Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DIN411	Liability Insurance	DIN211	45
DIN420	Assurance of the Person	DIN316	45
DIN413	Insurance Markets and Intermediaries	DIN311	45
DIN404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DIN422	Property Insurance Coverages	DIN211	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School

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Business Information Systems Option Courses

Code	Specialization Course Units	Prerequisites	*Contact hours*
DIS401	Information Systems Management	DIS302	45
DIS402	Information Systems Security and Audit	DIS302	45
DIS403	Advanced Business Applications Development	DIS304	45
DIS404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DIS406	Business Analytics and Decision Support	DIS302	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

Operations Management Option Courses

Code	Specialization Course Units	Prerequisites	*Contact hours*
DOM401	Manufacturing Operations Management	DOM301	45
DOM402	Project Management		45
DOM403	Service Operations Management	DOM301	45
DOM404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DOM406	Quality Management	DOM301	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

Procurement and Supply Chain Management Option Courses

*Code*	*Specialization Course Units*	*Prerequisites*	*Contact hours*
DPS401	Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain Management	DPS301	45
DOM402	Project Management		45
DPS404	Management Research Paper	DMS411	45
DOM406	Quality Management	DOM301	45
DPS407	Negotiation in Procurement and Supply	DPS301	45
Plus at least two electives from any Year/Level IV course units offered in the School.

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Additional Year/Level IV Elective Course Units

Code	Course Units	Prerequisites	*Contact hours*
DIN405	Actuarial Mathematics	DIN311, DIN316	45
DIN424	Reinsurance		45
DIN405	Disaster Management		45
DIN411	Corporate Risk Management	DIN311	45
DBA402	Issues in Strategic Management		45
DBA408	Small Business Management		45
DBA411	Banking Practice		45
DBA412	Banking Law		45
DBA414	Company Law	DBA324	45
DBA415	Mercantile Law	DBA324	45
DBA416	Business and Society		45
DMA408	Agricultural Marketing	DMA202	45
DMA412	Brand Management	DMA202	45
DMA415	Customer Care and Relationship Marketing		45
DMA416	Retail Management		45
DMA417	Product Development and Innovations Management		45
DHR408	International Human Resource Management	DHR202	45
DHR405	Issues in Management of Human Resources	DHR202	45
DAC425	Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting	DAC314	45
DAC417	Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting	DAC318	45
DAC418	Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services	DAC413	45
DAC420	Accounting for Governmental and Non-Profit Entities	DAC318	45
DAC412	Contemporary Issues in Auditing	DAC413	45
DFI405	Development Finance	DFI341	45
DFI443	Contemporary Issues in Financial Management	DFI302	45
DFI408	Insurance Companies Finance	DFI302	45
DFI445	Investment Banking	DFI302	45
DIS410	Distributed Information Systems	DIS302	45
DIS411	Internet Technologies and Applications	DIS302	45
DIS412	Information Technology Project Management	DIS302	45
DMS406	Advanced Business Statistics	DMS308	45
DMS407	Heuristics and Simulation	DMS311	45
DOM405	Global Operations Management	DOM102	45
DOM407	Business Forecasting	DMS201	45
DPS406	Global Supply Chain Management	DPS202	45

2.4 A student will only register for course units in a higher Year/Level of study after passing all course units in the preceding Year/Level as follows:

a) Registration for Year/Level II course units requires that the student will have passed all Year/ Level I course units including all the common undergraduate course units;

b) Registration for Year/Level III course units requires that the student will have passed all course units in Year/Level II;

c) Registration for Year/Level IV course units requires that the student will have passed all course units in Year/Level III.

2.5 A candidate shall take the Management Research Paper (MRP) only after successfully completing DMS411and is in the final semester of the Bachelor of Commerce degree program.

2.6 A student may take any course unit offered by any option as his/her elective as long as he/she meets the relevant prerequisites.

2.7 A student may take any course unit offered in other Schools, Faculties and Institutes of the University of Nairobi in addition to the required course units in the School of Business subject to approval by the Schools, Faculties and Institutes involved. Such course units will appear in the candidate’s transcript but shall not contribute to the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce.

2.8 A student is expected to attend all lectures in the course units registered. In any case, a student shall not qualify to sit the final examination if he/she has not attended at least two thirds (2/3) of all the lectures in each unit registered.

3. Examination Regulations

3.1 Final examinations for all the course units are University Examinations and are governed by therelevant regulations of the University.

3.2 Each registered course unit shall be evaluated through course work and a two-hour final examination.

To be eligible for the award of the Bachelor of Commerce degree, a candidate will have passed in the minimum number of course units prescribed for each level of study.

All examinations shall be governed by the following rules:

Each course unit shall be graded out of one hundred (100) marks;

Final examination shall constitute seventy percent (70%) and coursework the remaining thirty-percent (30%) of the marks in each course unit offered and taken in any semester except for the MRP;

MRP shall be done in only one area of specialization and is graded out of one hundred percent (100%);

The grading system in each course unit will be as follows:

MARKS (%)GRADE

70 – 100 A

60 – 69 B

50 – 59 C

40 – 49 D

– 39 E

The pass-mark in each course unit shall be forty percent (40%);

A candidate who fails an examination in any course unit shall be allowed to sit for supplementary examination in or repeat the failed course unit. The maximum mark awarded for a supplementary or repeat examination is 40%;

A candidate who fails an examination in an elective course unit may opt to take a different course unit if the candidate is not inclined to sit for supplementary examination in or repeat the failed course unit;

On the recommendation of the School Board, a candidate who takes the maximum number of course units (currently six) in any semester, sits University Examinations in all and fails in a maximum of two may be eligible for compensation in the failed course unit(s) provided that:

His/her mean mark for that particular semester is 50% or above;

The score on the failed course unit does not fall below 35%;

Each mark in the failed course unit will be compensated by a loss of two marks in a passed course unit up to a maximum of 10 marks.

A candidate who, for acceptable cause, fails to sit for a final examination at the scheduled time may, on the recommendation of the School Board of Examiners to the University Senate, be allowed to sit for a special examination. A special examination is a University examination in accordance with Rule 3.4.

3.7 A candidate who fails to satisfy the School Board of Examiners may, on the recommendation of the Board to the University Senate, be required to sit for supplementary examination in, or repeat the failed course unit not more than two times. If the candidate fails after sitting supplementary examinations or repeating the failed course unit twice he/she shall be discontinued from the program.

3.8 A candidate who passes the University Examinations and who, in other respects qualifies for the award of the degree, shall be placed in one of the three classes to be described as First, Second (Upper Division or Lower Division) and Pass. Honours shall be awarded to a candidate whose name is placed in the First Class or Second Class (Upper or Lower Division).

3.9 A candidate who qualifies for an award of the degree after sitting for supplementary examination in, or repeating any course unit in Part II twice shall be awarded a pass degree.

3.10 The aggregate score of the Bachelor of Commerce degree shall be based on assessment of performance of the candidate in Years/Levels I, II, III and IV of study with 10%, 20%, 30% and 40% weights respectively.

3.11 The classification of the degree award shall be based on the aggregate score as follows:

First Class Honours 70 – 100%

Second Class Honours (Upper Division) 60 – 69%

Second Class Honours (Lower Division) 50 – 59%

Pass 40 – 49%

4. 0 Degree Award

4.1 The degree awarded shall be Bachelor of Commerce (BCom).

4.2 A candidate who takes all the required specialization course units in two areas of specialization shall be awarded a ‘Major’ in the area of specialization in which he/she does the MRP and a ‘Minor’ in the other area of specialization.

4.3 The Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate shall be inscribed either in “Accounting Option”, “Finance Option”, “Risk Management and Insurance Option”, “Human Resource Management Option”, “Marketing Option”, “Business Information Systems Option”, “Procurement and Supply Chain Management Option’’, and “Operations Management Option’’, where the student has taken only one area of specialization or ‘Major’ and ‘Minor’, and qualifies in accordance with Rule 4.2.

5. Credit Transfer and Exemptions

5.1 A student who wishes to be exempted from any course unit shall follow the guidelines set out below:

5.1.1 He/she shall send a formal application for exemption to the Academic Registrar by completing Senate approved form for exemption, justifying his request and attaching evidence of the credentials, which would support such a request.

5.1.2 He/she may be required to submit to an exemption examination set and administered by the School of Business.

5.1.3 The School of Business may, for exceptional reasons of academic merit, recommend to Senate the exemption of an applicant from a course unit without being subjected to an exemption examination.

5.1.4 The candidate must have attained a grade interpreted by the School of Business as a passing grade in the course units for which exemption is applied.

5.1.5 Exemptions shall be allowed only upto a maximum of 1/3 of the total prescribed course units for the award of the BCom degree.

5.1.6 Exemptions shall only be applicable in Part I of the programme.

5.2 A student may transfer credits for equivalent course units taken from a recognized University subject

to the following guidelines:

5.2.1 The student shall complete the Senate approved credit transfer application form and

attach supporting documents.

5. 2.2 The course unit taken by the student must meet the required minimum contact hours.

5. 2.3 The student must have attained a minimum grade C or equivalent.

5.2.4 The transferred credits shall not be more than 1/3 of the total prescribed course units for the

award of the BCom degree.

5.2.5 Credit transfer shall only be applicable in Part I of the programme.

6. Intermission or Academic Leave

6.1 A student who wishes to temporarily suspend his/her studies must apply for academic leave.

6.2 Application for academic leave of at most two semesters must be made to the Dean, School of Business and beyond two semesters to the Academic Registrar, University of Nairobi.

7. Registration

7.1 A student can only attend classes for units he/she has registered.

7.2 A student shall register for course unit within the first five (5) weeks of the semester.

7.3 A student may drop or add course units only during the first five (5) weeks of the semester.

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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

FEES STRUCTURE FOR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE UNDER MODULE II

TOTAL FEES	10,000.00	PER UNIT
EXAMINATION FEES	1,000.00	PER UNIT
TOTAL	11,000.00

OTHER CHARGES

1.	CAUTION MONEY	5,000.00	ONCE
2.	I.D.	500,00	1 YEAR
3.	MEDICAL FEES	5,000.00	1 YEAR
4.	ACTIVITY	2,000,00	1 YEAR
5.	REGISTRATION FEES	1,000.00	PER YEAR
6.	SONU MEMBERSHIP	1,000.00	1 YEAR
7.	COMPUTER FEES	3,000.00	PER SEM
	TOTAL	17,500.00

TOTAL FEES BY SEMESTER

REGISTERED	SEM 1	SEM 2,3,5,6,8,9	SEM 4,7,10
2 UNITS	39,500.00	26,000.00	34,500.00
3 UNITS	50,500,00	37,000.00	45,500.00
4 UNITS	61,500.00	48,000.00	56,500.00
5 UNITS	72,500.00	59,000.00	67,500.00
6 UNITS	83,500.00	70,000.00	78,500.00
MRP (PROJECT)			15,000.00

NB: FOREIGNERS: ADD 20%

Tuition Fees Collection Account:

A/C. No.: 2032771362

Account Name: UON CESSP Collection Accounts

Bank : Barclays

Branch: Plaza

Distance Learning Tuition Fees

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FEES STRUCTURE FOR BACHELOR OF COMMERCE UNDER DISTANCE LEARNING

TUITION FEES	No of Units	PER UNIT
1^st Semester	6	48,000.00
2^nd Semester	6	48,000.00

OTHER CHARGES (STATUTORY CHARGES)

1	I.D.	500.00	1 YEAR
2.	REGISTRATION FEES	1,000.00	1 YEAR
3.	ACTIVITY FEES	2,000.00	1 YEAR
4.	COMPUTER REGISTRATION	5,000.00	1 YEAR
5.	MEDICAL FEES	5,000.00	1 YEAR
6.	EXAMINATION FEES	5,000.00	1 YEAR
7.	CAUTION MONEY	5,000.00	ONCE
8.	STUDENT UNION	1,000.00	1 YEAR
9.	LIBRARY FEES	3,000.00	PER SEM
	TOTAL	27,500.00

TOTAL FEES:The fee total for 1^st Semester B.Com Distance Learning is Ksh 75,500.

The fee total for 2^nd Semester B.Com Distance Learning is Ksh 51,000.

B.COM 1^ST SEMESTER FEES SUMMARY BY COURSE LOAD

Course Units taken	Cost	Statutory Cost	Total Payable
2 UNITS	16,000.00	27,500.00	35,500.00
3 UNITS	24,000.00	27,500.00	44,500.00
4 UNITS	32,000.00	27,500.00	55,500.00
5 UNITS	40,000.00	27,500.00	66,500,00
6 UNITS	48,000.00	27,500.00	77,500.00

FOREIGNERS: ADD 20%NB:

It is cheaper to take a full load of six units than fewer units.
Fees for the course units registered for must be paid in full before registration.
All payments are done in Bank Cheques/Drafts payable to the University of Nairobi

Entry Requirements

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Admission will be on the basis of academic qualifications and more specifically will be governed by any one of the following Senate approved regulations:

The common regulations of the bachelors degree of the University of Nairobi shall be applicable.The following are eligible for admission into the programme:

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Introduction

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The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree programme of the University of Nairobi prepares undergraduate students for careers in business management both in the public and private sectors of the economy. Since its inception in 1964, the programme has offered management education to a broad spectrum of students from the Eastern Africa region and beyond.

To improve on its utility, the programme has developed six distinct options: accounting, finance, marketing, insurance, human resources management and management science, each one addressing the unique needs of our society.

Flexible schedules make the program more accessible. The program is offered on full-time, part-time and distance learning modes. The part time and distance learning programmes are designed to accomodate the special needs of those in full-time employment and other demands.

Module II Entry Requirements

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1. The B.Com programme will run for a minimum of eight semesters and a maximum of 24 semesters from the date of registration.

2. The minimum semester load shall be two course units and the maximum shall be six course units.

3. Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours

4. The programme is organized into two parts, Part I consisting of year/level I and Year/level II; and part II consisting of year/level III and year/level IV.

Registration for Part II course units requires successful completion ofPart I course units.
Students may take any course unit offered by any option as their elective as long as they meet the relevant prerequisites.

5. A student may take any course unit offered in other Faculties of the University of Nairobi in addition to the required course units in the Faculty of Commerce subject to approval by the Faculties involved. Such course units will appear in the candidates transcript but shall not contribute to the requirements of the degree of Bachelor of Commerce.

Module II Fees

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Bachelor of Commerce-D33-(foreign students to add 20% on all items)-min. units=46
Tuition/unit	10,000.00		10,000.00
Medical/year	5,000.00		5,000.00
Computer/sem	3,000.00		3,000.00
Caution-Once	5,000.00		5,000.00
Activity/year	2,000.00		2,000.00
Registration/sem	1,000.00		1,000.00
Student Organisation	1,000.00		1,000.00
Examination/unit	1,000.00		1,000.00
ID Card/year	500.00		500.00
			Semester totals
*Sem1*	2 units		39,500.00
3 units		50,500.00
4 units		61,500.00
5 units		72,500.00
6 units		83,500.00
			Semester totals
*Sem2,3,5,6,8,9*	2 units		26,000.00
3 units		37,000.00
4 units		48,000.00
5 units		59,000.00
6 units		70,000.00
			Semester totals
*Sem4,7,10*	2 units		34,500.00
3 units		45,500.00
4 units		56,500.00
5 units		67,500.00
6 units		78,500.00
	MRP(Management Research Paper)	15,000.00

DEGREE COURSES

Level : 1
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
CCS001	Communication Skills	45
DAC101	Foundations Of Accounting I	60
DAC102	Foundations Of Accounting 11	60
DBA101	Introduction To Business	60
DBA103	Introduction To Micro-economics	60
DMS101	Management Maths I	60
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
CCS002	Fundamentals Of Development & Its Applications To Kenya	45
CCS006	Chemistry And Its Applications	45
CCS007	Science And Technology In Development	45
CCS010	Hiv And Aids Instructions	45
DAC102	Foundations Of Accounting Ii	60
DBA102	Principles Of Management	60
DBA104	Introduction To Macro-economics	60
DMS102	Management Mathematics Ii	60
DMS104	Fundamentals Of Computer Systems	60
DSM102	Fundamentals Of Management	45

Level : 2
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
DAC201	Accounting For Assets	60
DAC201	Accounting For Assets	60
DAC203	Intrduction To Management Accounting	60
DAC203	Introduction To Management Accounting	60
DBA201	Micro-economic Theory	60
DBA203	Organizational Theory	60
DIN201	Introduction To Risk And Insurance	60
DIN213	Elements Of Risk And Insurance	60
DMS201	Business Statistics I	60
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
DAC 203	Introducation To Management Accoutning	60
DAC202	Accounting For Equities	60
DAC202	Accounting For Equities	60
DBA202	Macro-economic Theory	60
DF1 202	Introduction To Finance	60
DFI201	Introduction To Finance	60
DFI202	Introduction To Finance	60
DIN202	Risk Management	60
DMA203	Principles Of Marketing	45
DMS202	Operations Research I	60

Level : 3
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
DAC301	Advanced Financial Accounting Techniques	60
DBA301	Business Law I	60
DBA303	Organizational Behaviour	60
DFI301	Monetary Theory And Practice	60
DFI303	Financial Institutions And Markets	60
DFI305	Corporate Finance	60
DHR301	Management Of Human Resources	60
DHR303	Human Resource Training	60
DIN301	Pension I	60
DMA301	Marketing Strategy And Plans	60
DMA303	International Marketing	60
DMS301	Computer Programming I	60
DMS303	Business Statistics Ii	60
DMS305	Electronic Data Processing	60
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
DAC302	Advanced Financial Accounting Practice	60
DAC304	Advanced Management Accounting	60
DAC310	Public Sector Accounting	60
DAC312	Contemparary Issues In Auditing	60
DBA302	Business Law Ii	60
DBA304	Principles Of Co-operative Management	60
DBA305	Management Of Human Resources	60
DBA306	International Business Management	60
DBA308	Public Management	60
DBA309	Advanced Micro-economic Theory	60
DBA310	Advanced Macro-economic Theory	60
DBA312	Agricultural Marketing	60
DFI302	Management Of Financial Institutions	60
DFI306	Public Finance	60
DFI403	Investment Analysis And Portfolio Management	60
DHR302	Industrial Relations Management	60
DHR304	Maintenance Of Human Resources	60
DHR306	Introduction To Public Relations	60
DIN302	Property Insurance I	60
DIN304	Introduction To Insurance Law	60
DIN306	Assurance Of The Person I	60
DIN308	Demographic Statistics	60
DMA302	Consumer Behaviour	60
DMA304	Marketing Communications	60
DMA304	Marketing Of Services	60
DMA314	Marketing Of Services	60
DMS302	Operations Research Ii	60
DMS304	Information Systems Development	60
DMS306	Computer Programming Ii	60

Level : 4
Semester: 1
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
DAC401	Principles Of Auditing	60
DAC403	Tax Laws And Practice	60
DAC405	Trust And Executorship Accounting	60
DAC410	Public Sector Accounting	60
DAC412	Contemporary Issues In Auditing	60
DAC414	Contemporary Issues In Financial Accounting	60
DBA401	Strategic Management	60
DBA403	Enterpreneurship	60
DBA411	Banking Practice	60
DFI304	International Finance	60
DFI401	Financial Statement Analysis	60
DFI407	Real Estate Finance	60
DHR401	Compensation Management	60
DHR402	Strategic Human Resources Management	60
DHR403	Issues In Management Of Human Resource	60
DHR405	Issues In Management Of Human Resources	60
DIN401	Liability Insurance I	60
DIN403	Actuarial Mathematics I	60
DIN405	Motor Insurance	60
DMA401	Marketing Research	60
DMA408	Industrial Marketing	60
DMA410	Channels Management	60
DMS401	Research Methods	60
DMS403	Operations Management	60
DMS405	Data Communications	60
DMS407	Heuristics And Simulation	60
DMS409	Materials Management	60
Semester: 2
Course Code	Course Name	Course Hours
DAC402	Financial Auditing Practice And Investigations	60
DAC404	Management Research Paper	60
DAC406	Contemporary Issues In Management Accounting	60
DAC407	International Accounting	60
DAC408	Tax Management	60
DBA402	Issues In Strategic Management	60
DBA404	Management Research Paper	60
DBA405	Issues In Management Of Human Resources	60
DBA406	Labour Law	60
DBA407	Labour Relations	60
DBA408	Small Business Management	60
DBA409	Development Economics	60
DBA412	Banking Law	60
DBA413	International Economics	60
DBA414	Company Law	60
DBA415	Merchantile Law	60
DBA416	Business And Society	60
DFI402	Financial Management In The Public Sector	60
DFI404	Management Research Paper	60
DFI405	Development Finance	60
DFI406	Corporate Financial Policy	60
DFI408	Financial Operation Of Insurance Companies	60
DFI409	Financial Modeling And Forecasting	60
DFI410	Bankruptcy And Reorganizations	60
DFI412	Regulations And Innovations In Financial Markets	60
DFI414	Contemporary Issues In Financial Management	60
DFI416	Investment Banking	60
DFI418	Marketing Of Financial Services	60
DHR404	Management Research Paper	60
DHR406	Labour Law	60
DHR407	Occupational Health And Safety	60
DHR408	Performance Management	60
DIN402	Assurance Of The Person Ii	60
DIN404	Management Research Paper	60
DIN406	Liability Insurance Ii	60
DIN407	Insurance Markets	60
DIN408	Pension Ii	60
DIN410	Marine Insurance	60
DIN412	Reinsurance	60
DIN414	Property Insurance Ii	60
DBA 202	Advanced Actuarial Science	60
DMA 202	Insurance Brokerage	60
DMA402	Applications Of Marketing Research	60
DMA406	Management Research Paper	60
DMA410	Channel Management	60
DMA408	Agriculutural Marketing	60
DMA412	Brand Management	60
DMS402	Project Management	60
DMS404	Management Research Paper	60
DMS406	Advanced Business Statistics	60
DMS408	Managing Informatics	60
DMS410	Non Parametric Statistics	60
DMS412	Total Quality Management	60