Bachelor of Cooperative Management

Egerton University

Important info

Co-operative movement is the heart of this country„s progress, cutting across all sectors. It is based on principle of pooling meager recourses for the common benefit of all. Kenya being a developing country with a variety of problems needs to embrace the spirit of co-operative to achieve its Millennium Development Goals. This degree programme is meant to train manpower with co-operative skills to steer our economy for faster economic growth, to be in line with vision 2030. People who train in this programme may become; Co-operative accountant, Front office savings clerk, Co-operative personnel manager, Co-operative managers and Co-operative credit officer.

  • Bachelor
  • On Campus
  • Nakuru
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Start Date: Flexible
  • Price on application

Where and when

Start DateLocation

Flexible

P.O Box 536,Nakuru

Kenya

FAQ

Which are the objectives of the course?

The main aim of Bachelor of Co-operative Management degree programme
i). To develop a theoretical and technical understanding of Accounting, Finance, Banking, Marketing and Human Resources Management concepts and practices and the ability to cope with future developments in these areas;
ii). To enhance self confidence and the ability to critically evaluate business and management issues, and develop solutions from the ethical, professional as well as academic perspectives;
To instill a critical and integrated understanding of the world of business, with a firm foundation in related areas such as economics, ethics, information technology, organization behaviour and co-operative law; To prepare the students for progression to higher degree work and research in various disciplines.

What are the admission criteria?

i). All candidates admitted to the degree programme of Bachelors of co-operative management degree must satisfy the minimum common entrance requirements as stipulated by Egerton University senate. EITHER
ii). Be a holder of KCSE certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ and a minimum of C in both Mathematics and English/Kiswahili
iii). Be a holder of KACE certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics at KCE OR
iv). Be a holder of a diploma in a relevant discipline with a credit pass from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR
v). Be a holder of any qualification recognized by the University Senate.
vi). Based on senate approved guidelines, candidates may be allowed to transfer up to 30% of credit factors from a related diploma course.

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