Overview
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.
MODES OF DELIVERY
Full-time and part-time programme
The teaching of the degree programme shall extend over a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum period of 16 semesters.
Each semester shall consist of 15 weeks inclusive of teaching and examinations
Each course unit in the programme has a loading of a minimum of 45 hours
Open, Distance and e-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.
- Counseling 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 45 hours.
Structure
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.
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.
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.
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
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:
Admission Requirements
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 following are eligible for admission into the programme:
a) Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili.
b) Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and a minimum of a credit (6) pass in Mathematics at KCE.
c) Holder of a degree from a recognized university.
d) Holder of a diploma from a recognized institution.
e)Holder of CPA/CPS Part II or equivalent professional qualification.
f) Holder of pre-university qualification with minimum average score of C or equivalent from a recognized university.
g) Holder of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.
Careers
- Accountant
- Auditor
- Consultant
- Company Secretary
- Business Analyst
- Finance Officer
- Sales Analyst
- Junior Analyst
- Tax Accountant
- Stock Broker
- Economist
- Business Development Trainee
Fees and Funding
MODULE II
TUITION 18,000.00
MEDICAL FEE (PER YEAR) 6,500.00
ICT SERVICES - (PER YEAR) 7,000.00
CAUTION - (ONCE) 5,000.00
ACTIVITY-( PER YEAR) 2,000.00
REGISTRATION (PER SEMESTER@2250) 2,250.00
STUDENT ORGANISATION(PER YEAR) 1,000.00
EXAMINATION (PER UNIT @1000) 1,000.00
ID CARD ( PER YEAR) 1,000.00
LIBRARY (PER YEAR) 4,000.00
Semester totals
Sem1
2 units 66,750.00
3 units 85,750.00
4 units 104,750.00
5 units 123,750.00
6 units 142,750.00
Semester totals
Sem2,3,5,6,8,9,11,12,14,15,17,18
2 units 40,250.00
3 units 59,250.00
4 units 78,250.00
5 units 97,250.00
6 units 116,250.00
Semester totals
Sem4,7,10,13,16,19
2 units 61,750.00
3 units 80,750.00
4 units 99,750.00
5 units 118,750.00
6 units 137,750.00
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE COMPLETED IN 8 SEMESTERS (46 UNITS)
SEMESTER 1 6 UNITS 142,750.00
SEMESTER 2 6 UNITS 116,250.00
SEMESTER 3 6 UNITS 116,250.00
SEMESTER 4 6 UNITS 137,750.00
SEMESTER 5 6 UNITS 116,250.00
SEMESTER 6 6 UNITS 116,250.00
SEMESTER 7 6 UNITS 137,750.00
SEMESTER 8 3 UNITS&MRP 78,250.00
Grand totals 961,500.00
Bank Account to Deposit:
ABSABank of Kenya
Branch-ABSA Towers
A/C Name: UON Module II Fee Collection Account
A/C. No.: 2032771362
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