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Bachelor of Education (Major in Accounting, Business Administration or Bible)

The Bachelor of Education (Major in Accounting, Business Administration or Bible) is a four-year degree programme offered at Daystar University that prepares graduates to teach accounting, business studies, or biblical studies in secondary schools.

The curriculum covers accounting principles, business administration, management, economics, biblical studies, theology, educational psychology, teaching methodology, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation, educational foundations, research methods, and educational technology.

Students develop skills in subject-specific instruction, lesson planning, classroom management, student assessment, curriculum design, educational leadership, financial literacy instruction, biblical interpretation, and research methodology.

Graduates pursue careers as accounting teachers, business studies teachers, CRE or Bible teachers, education officers, school administrators, and education consultants. They find employment in public and private secondary schools, faith-based institutions, and educational NGOs.

The programme is offered at Daystar University (private, KES 242,800 per year, KUCCPS code 1162137) in Nairobi and Athi River campuses. Daystar University is a CUE-accredited private university with a Christian foundation. The programme has been accredited since 1994, making it one of the longest-established education programmes at Daystar.

Accreditation is provided by the Commission for University Education (CUE), the statutory body responsible for quality assurance and regulation of university education in Kenya. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The programme combines Christian values with professional teaching qualifications.

Duration: 4 Years
Public, up to: Ksh 263,000
Private, up to: Ksh 257,800
Job market: Moderate

The programme

What you study, how long it takes, and how it is delivered.

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 3 months
Average class: 35 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Accounting Principles
Business Administration
Biblical Studies
Educational Psychology
Teaching Methodology
Curriculum Development
Assessment and Evaluation
Educational Foundations
Research Methods in Education
Educational Technology

Modules

12 in the programme

Foundations of Education
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Historical, philosophical, and sociological foundations of education in Kenya and globally.
Educational Psychology
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Theories of learning, adolescent development, motivation, and classroom behaviour management.
Major Content I (Accounting/Business/Bible)
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Foundational content in the student's chosen major: accounting principles, business fundamentals, or biblical studies.
Teaching Methodology
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Teaching Methodology: Pedagogical methods for teaching the chosen major subject in secondary schools. Covers instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational theory.
Major Content II (Advanced)
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Advanced content in the student's chosen major: financial accounting, business management, or biblical theology.
Curriculum Development and Assessment
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Principles of curriculum design, the Kenyan secondary curriculum, and assessment methods.
Research Methods in Education
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Research design, data collection, and analysis methods applied to educational research.
Educational Technology and ICT Integration
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Educational Technology and ICT Integration: Integrating digital tools and technology in teaching and e-learning platforms. Covers instructional strategies, assessment methods, and educational theory.
Major Content III (Specialised)
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Specialised content in the chosen major: advanced accounting, strategic management, or biblical exegesis.
Inclusive Education and Guidance
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Supporting diverse learners, guidance and counselling techniques, and inclusive classroom practices.
Educational Leadership and Management
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
School administration, leadership theories, education policy, and institutional management.
Teaching Practice and Research Project
Year 4Semester 26 creditsCore
Supervised teaching practice at a secondary school and a final-year education research project.

Specialisations

Accounting Education
Focus on teaching accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management in secondary schools. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Business Administration Education
Focus on teaching business administration, management, and entrepreneurship in secondary schools. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Bible and Religious Education
Focus on teaching biblical studies, Christian religious education, and theology in secondary schools.
Commerce Education
Focus on teaching commerce, trade, and business operations in secondary schools. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Christian Values in Education
Focus on integrating Christian values and ethics in teaching practice and school leadership. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.
Entrepreneurship Education
Focus on teaching entrepreneurship and business start-up skills in secondary schools. This specialisation equips graduates with discipline-specific competencies for professional practice in Kenya and the East African region, with pathways to postgraduate study and professional certification.

A day as a student

A typical day combines major-specific content lectures, education theory sessions, and teaching methodology workshops. Morning sessions cover accounting, business administration, or biblical studies content depending on the chosen major, while afternoons focus on micro-teaching, lesson planning, and teaching practice preparation. Students participate in teaching practice at partner secondary schools, developing practical classroom skills. The programme integrates Christian values with professional teaching practice.

The trade offs

In its favour

Three major options provide flexibility for diverse teaching career paths.
CUE-accredited since 1994, making it one of the longest-established education programmes at Daystar.
Christian foundation integrates values-based education with professional teaching qualifications.
TSC registration enables employment in both public and private secondary schools.

Against it

Only offered at Daystar University, a private institution with higher fees than public universities.
KES 242,800/year is significantly higher than public university education programmes.
Bible major may limit employment opportunities compared to accounting or business administration majors.
Career advancement may require additional qualifications such as a master's degree.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 331 business courses

Public184k to 263k

184k at Kenyatta University263k at University of Nairobi

Private87k to 258k

87k at Management University of Africa258k at Daystar University

Annual tuition in Kenyan shillings, rounded. The upright tick is the median for this field, so a bar sitting entirely to its right is an expensive programme by the standards of its own subject.

The fine print

UoN 263,000/yr; KU 183,600/yr; Daystar 257,800/yr; MUA 86,600/yr. Src: educationnewshub KUCCPS, mawese

HELB loans and Higher Education Fund (HEF) support are available for qualifying Kenyan students. County government bursaries may also be available.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
County Government Bursaries

Scholarships

5 recorded

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
Government loanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities. Must demonstrate financial need.
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
Government fundingKenyan
Kenyan students in public and private universities under the new funding model based on financial need assessment.
County Government Bursaries
Government bursaryKenyan
Kenyan students from respective counties demonstrating financial need.
ICPAK Scholarship for Accounting and Finance Students
ScholarshipKenyan
Bright and needy students admitted to accounting or finance programmes
TSC Teacher Training Support
BursaryKenyan
Teachers and trainee teachers in recognised institutions

Getting in

The grades, the alternatives, and who accredits the award.

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+ (Plus)
Alternative entry: KACE with at least two principal passes in relevant subjects; OR a relevant diploma in education, business, or theology from a recognised institution; OR CPA/CPS holders for accounting major; OR any other qualification recognised by the university senate.

How you are assessed

4 components

Continuous Assessment Tests and Assignments
Coursework30% of the mark
Written tests, lesson plans, micro-teaching assessments, and subject-specific assignments throughout the semester.
Teaching Practice Assessment
Practical20% of the mark
Supervised teaching practice at partner secondary schools with assessment of classroom performance.
End of Semester Examinations
Examination50% of the mark
Written examinations covering all course content for the semester.
Research Project
Project100% of the mark
A final-year education research project investigating a relevant teaching or education issue.

Accreditation

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE), the statutory body responsible for quality assurance and regulation of university education in Kenya. The programme has been CUE-accredited since 1994. Graduates are eligible for registration with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
Academic accreditationRequired
CUE is the statutory body responsible for the accreditation and quality assurance of university programmes in Kenya. This programme has been CUE-accredited since 1994.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

6 roles

Accounting Teacher
High demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 150,000
Teaches accounting and bookkeeping in secondary schools, preparing students for KCSE.
Business Studies Teacher
High demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 150,000
Teaches business studies, commerce, and entrepreneurship in secondary schools.
Bible and CRE Teacher
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 150,000
Teaches Christian Religious Education and biblical studies in secondary schools.
Education Officer
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 180,000
Works in government or faith-based education offices supporting policy implementation.
School Administrator
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 180,000
Manages secondary school operations, supervises staff, and oversees educational programmes.
Curriculum Developer
Moderate demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 200,000
Designs and evaluates business or religious education curricula at KICD or institutions.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as accounting, business studies, or Bible/CRE teachers in secondary schools. The three major options provide flexibility for diverse teaching career paths.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Google Classroom
Learning managementPrimary
Learning management platform for organising classes, assignments, and student communication.
Microsoft PowerPoint
PresentationPrimary
Presentation tool for lesson delivery, visual aids, and educational content creation.
Microsoft Excel
Data analysis
Spreadsheet tool for accounting demonstrations, financial modelling, and record-keeping.
Logos Bible Software
Biblical studies
Bible study software for biblical research, exegesis, and lesson preparation for Bible major students.
Zoom
Communication
Video conferencing tool for online teaching and remote learning sessions.

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

This is a theology degree, not a teaching degree.
The programme is a professional education degree with three major options — accounting, business administration, or Bible — all leading to TSC registration as a secondary school teacher.
The Bible major only leads to church ministry, not teaching.
The Bible major prepares graduates to teach Christian Religious Education and biblical studies in secondary schools, with TSC registration.
Daystar University degrees are not recognised by TSC.
Daystar University is CUE-accredited, and graduates are eligible for TSC registration like any other accredited university.
Only for Christian students.
While Daystar has a Christian foundation, the accounting and business administration majors are open to all students regardless of faith background.