Bachelor of Economics and Statistics

MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Mean grade C+ at KCSE or equivalent with at least C+ in Mathematics; OR,
2. KACE or equivalent with at least two Principal passes with Credit pass in Mathematics at KCE or equivalent.

Bachelors of Commerce

Title of the program
Bachelors of Commerce

Admission requirements
a)    Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C+ plus a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili; or
b)    Holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum mean grade of C or O-level Division III plus a diploma from a recognized institution., or
c)    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, or
d)    Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes plus a minimum of a credit pass in Mathematics at KCE, or
e)    Holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two subsidiary passes plus a Diploma from a recognized institution, or
f)    Holder of a degree from a recognized university, or
g)    Holder of qualifications deemed to be equivalent to any of the above.

Duration of Study
i)    The Bachelor of Commerce course shall be offered in EIGHT academic semesters organized in FOUR academic years.  A learner will be deemed to have passed an academic semester after successful completion of all the units in the previous academic semester.
ii)    Each semester will have a maximum of seven (7) units.
iii)    Courses shall be offered in terms of units with one unit consisting of a minimum of 45 contact hours.  For this purpose a one-hour lecture is equivalent to a two-hour tutorial or a three-hour practical period or an equivalent amount of other assigned study or practical experience of any combination of these that may be approved by the University senate.
iv)    The programme will run for a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum of 12 semesters.  The student will be encouraged to undertake the industrial attachment in the area of specialization.
v)    To qualify for the award of the degree, a candidate must take and pass all fifty three (53) units offered.  Learners who wish to take extra units during vacations will be allowed to do so, subject to availability of resources.

General objectives or expected learning outcomes
1.    Demonstrate an understanding of theoretical and practical aspect on business management in a dynamic environment.
2.    Exhibit ability to apply business analytical tools and techniques to provide solutions in enterprise management. 
3.    Demonstrate ability and attitude to support a business enterprise in their functional areas of specializations including accounting, finance, marketing, human resource management, insurance and risk management or supply chain management.
4.    Identify business opportunities, prepare a business plan and apply appropriate fundraising strategies.
Career prospects
The study of bachelor of commerce is central to understand business dynamics, markets, trade, government policies, international issues, globalization, development, and the environment. This programme is for students intending to become practitioners in accounting, finance, human resource, marketing or supply chain as well as consultants in the said fields.

Requirements for graduation and degree classification
i)    To qualify for the award of a degree, a candidate for the Bachelor of Commerce shall take a minimum of 53 units (2385 lecture hours) during the four years of study
ii)    A candidate may be allowed, on requisition, to graduate with a maximum of one failed retake unit. The unit shall be non-core unit.
iii)    The degree award and classification shall be based on the average score of all the units taken in the programme.
iv)    The final award of the degree shall be classified into First Class, Second Class (Upper Division), Second Class (Lower Division) and Pass, based on (i) above. Honours shall be awarded to candidates passing in the First Class, Second Class (Upper Division) or Second Class (Lower Division).

Bachelors of Economics

Title of the program
Bachelors of Economics

Admission requirements
2.1    Applicants for the Bachelor of Economics degree must, in the first instance, satisfy the general University of Embu admission requirements.
2.2    In addition, they should have obtained a minimum of grade B in Mathematics offered in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations, or their equivalents.

Duration of Study
i.    This is a FOUR YEAR undergraduate program. Each year is broken into TWO semesters of 15 weeks each.
ii.    Students are expected to cover FIFTY FOUR units of study, each with 45 contact hours.
iii.     The 54 units shall include FOUR common courses.
iv.    ONE common course shall be covered in each semester of the first and second years of study.
v.    During the first and second years of study, students will be required to take SIXTEEN course units each year including the TWO common courses.
vi.    During the third year of study, students will be expected to take a total of TWELVE course units, FOUR of which will be selected from third year electives.
vii.    During the fourth and final year of study, students will be expected to take TEN course units, FOUR of which will be selected from a menu of fourth year electives.

General objectives or expected learning outcomes
By the end of this programme the students will be expected to:
1.    Equip learners with an understanding of Economics and the ability to place economic and policy innovations within Governments, research institutions and international institutions.
2.    Demonstrate the understanding of theoretical and practical issues critical for managers who often make rapid and far-reaching decisions about the short-term operations and long-term strategies of firms.
3.    Develop learner’s self-confidence, skills and ability to critically evaluate economic decisions and develop solutions from ethical, professional as well as academic perspective.
4.    Prepare learners for progression to higher post graduate degree study and research in Economics and statistics and related Economics areas.

Career prospects
The study of economics is central to understand business dynamics, markets, trade, government policies, international issues, globalisation, health, development, and the environment. This programme is for students intending to become analysts, advisors, and economists in the public and private sectors and leads to careers in business, international development, health, market analysis, management and research.
Requirements for graduation and degree classification
i)    To qualify for the award of a degree, a candidate for the Bachelor of Economics shall take a minimum of 52 units during the four years of study
ii)    The degree award and classification shall be based on the average score of all the units taken in the programme.
iii)    The final award of the degree shall be classified into First Class, Second Class (Upper Division), Second Class (Lower Division) and Pass, based on (i) above. Honours shall be awarded to candidates passing in the First Class, Second Class (Upper Division) or Second Class (Lower Division).

Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management

Title of the program
Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management

Admission requirements
a)    C+ for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council and Attainment of C+ in Mathematics in KCSE
b)    Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) diploma or its equivalent
c)    KACE with 2 principles and a subsidiary or its equivalent

General objectives or expected learning outcomes
On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to;
1.    Explain theories, concepts, principles, processes and procedures associated with purchasing and supplies management;
2.    Develop understanding of relevant frameworks, policies and legislations governing purchasing and supplies locally, nationally, regionally and internationally;
3.    Demonstrate appropriate professional knowledge and technical skills and technologies for application in purchasing and supplies management decision processes.
4.    Appreciate, assess and evaluate information in order to provide and/or make choices on purchasing and supplies processes, procedures and activities.

Career prospects
A Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies degree prepares the student for a career in both private and public sectors. A growing country like Kenya requires an education system that is able to produce highly trained professionals in purchasing and supplies background. The study of Purchasing and Supplies is important in understanding theories, concepts, principles, processes and procedures associated with purchasing and supplies management; relevant frameworks, policies and legislations governing purchasing and supplies locally, nationally, regionally and internationally, gaining appropriate professional knowledge and technical skills and technologies for application in purchasing and supplies management decision processes.

Requirements for graduation and degree classification
i.    To qualify for the award of a degree, a candidate for the Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies degree shall take a minimum of 48 units during the four years of study.
ii.    A candidate may be allowed, on requisition, to graduate with a maximum of one failed unit. The unit shall be non-core unit.
iii.    The degree award and classification shall be based on the average score of all the units taken in the programme.
iv.    The final award of the degree shall be classified into First Class Honours, Second Class Honours (Upper Division), Second Class Honors (Lower Division) and Pass, based on (i) above. Honours shall be awarded to candidates passing in the First Class, Second Class (Upper Division) or Second Class (Lower Division).