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Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation Management

The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation Management is a programme that combines entrepreneurial skills with technology and innovation management. Offered at select universities in Kenya, the programme prepares graduates for careers in entrepreneurship, innovation management and technology ventures.

Duration
4 years
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 216,000
Ksh 864,000 total
Private tuition
Ksh 105,000
Ksh 420,000 total
Job market
Moderate
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 216,000 a year at a public institution, Ksh 864,000 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 105,000 a year at a private one.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of C+ or above, plus 2 subject grades. There is another way in without it.The detail
How long, and when
Takes 4 years, full-time, part-time, with 3 months of attachment. Next intake January 2027, at 1 institution.The detail
Where it leads
8 careers in the catalogue. The least exposed to AI is Cloud Security Engineer, at 14 out of 100.The detail

The programme

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

Overview

The curriculum covers entrepreneurship theory, innovation management, technology entrepreneurship, business model design, venture capital, startup management, product development, intellectual property, digital innovation, business analytics, project management, strategic management, financial management for startups, marketing for innovation, research methods and a business plan project. Students develop creative and analytical skills for building and managing innovative ventures.

Kenya's startup ecosystem, the growth of tech hubs and the government's innovation agenda create demand for entrepreneurship and innovation graduates. The programme is offered through lectures, workshops, hackathons, incubator programmes and industry projects.

Graduates are prepared for careers as entrepreneurs, startup founders, innovation managers, product managers, venture analysts, technology consultants, business development managers, incubator managers and innovation officers. They work in startups, tech companies, innovation hubs, consulting firms, corporate innovation departments and as entrepreneurs.

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Admission requires KCSE mean grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics and English. KUCCPS Cluster 2.

Prospective students should have strong analytical skills, a commitment to continuous learning, and an interest in contributing to Kenya's socio-economic development. The programme provides a solid foundation for further postgraduate study and professional advancement in related fields.

What you study

10 subjects
  • Entrepreneurship Theory
  • Innovation Management
  • Technology Entrepreneurship
  • Business Model Design
  • Venture Capital
  • Startup Management
  • Product Development
  • Intellectual Property
  • Digital Innovation
  • Business Analytics

Modules

10 in the programme

  • Entrepreneurship Theory

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Foundations of entrepreneurship. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-...

  • Innovation Management

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Managing innovation processes. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-se...

  • Technology Entrepreneurship

    Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore

    Tech venture creation. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-semester e...

  • Business Model Design

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Designing viable business models. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of...

  • Venture Capital

    Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

    Funding and investment. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-semester ...

  • Startup Management

    Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore

    Managing early-stage ventures. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-se...

  • Product Development

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Product lifecycle management. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-sem...

  • Intellectual Property

    Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

    IP rights and management. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-semeste...

  • Digital Innovation

    Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore

    Digital transformation. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-semester ...

  • Business Plan Project

    Year 4Semester 16 creditsCore

    Final year business plan. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of-semeste...

Specialisations

  • Corporate Innovation

    Innovation in established firms. 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.

  • Technology Ventures

    Tech startup creation. 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.

  • Venture Capital

    Investment and funding. 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.

  • Product Management

    Product development. 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 involves attending entrepreneurship lectures, developing business models, working on startup projects, participating in hackathons, studying innovation case studies, pitching ideas, networking with entrepreneurs, and working on a business plan project.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
Kenya's startup ecosystem is growing rapidlyEntrepreneurship involves financial risk
Skills applicable to both entrepreneurship and corporate rolesLimited formal job positions for innovation management
Practical and project-based learningRelatively new programme with limited track record

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 216k
184k at Kenyatta University216k at University of Nairobi
Private105k to 105k
105k at Mount Kenya University105k at Mount Kenya 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

KU B.Com 183.6K/yr (ku.ac.ke). UoN B.Com 216K/yr (Schedule II). MKU BBM 105K/yr.

HELB loans are available for eligible students. County bursaries and NGAAF provide additional support.

Funding options

  • HELB Loan

  • County Bursaries

  • NGAAF Bursary

Scholarships

3 recorded

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKsh 30,000Kenyan

    Kenyan students from participating counties

  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan

    LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan

    Kenyan undergraduate students

  • Higher Education Fund (HEF)

    BursaryKenyan

    Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

Scholarships you could apply for

6 usable where it is taught
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Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade
C+minimum entry
Alternative entry

KCSE mean grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics and English. Diploma in business, entrepreneurship or related field from a recognised institution. KUCCPS Cluster 2.

Subject requirements
MathematicsC+
EnglishC+

When it next starts

Taught at 1 institution
January 20271 institution

Including South Eastern Kenya University.

May 20271 institution

Including South Eastern Kenya University.

September 20271 institution

Including South Eastern Kenya University.

How you are assessed

4 components

  • Continuous Assessment Tests

    Cat30% of the mark

    Regular tests, assignments and project work

  • End of Semester Examinations

    Written examination40% of the mark

    End of semester written exams

  • Project Presentations

    Practicum20% of the mark

    Startup and innovation project presentations

  • Business Plan Project

    Project10% of the mark

    Final year business plan

Accreditation

  • Commission for University Education

    AcademicRequired

    Statutory body responsible for accreditation of university programmes in Kenya

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE). Admission requires KCSE mean grade C+ with C+ in Mathematics and English. KUCCPS Cluster 2.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

  • Venture Analyst

    Moderate demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 300,000

    Investment analysis

  • Business Development Manager

    High demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 350,000

    Business growth and partnerships

  • Innovation Manager

    Moderate demandKsh 120,000 to Ksh 350,000

    Managing innovation in organisations

  • Product Manager

    High demandKsh 130,000 to Ksh 380,000

    Product development and management

  • Entrepreneur

    Moderate demandKsh 0 to Ksh 500,000

    Starting and running ventures

Graduate outcomes

Graduates pursue careers as entrepreneurs, innovation managers, product managers and venture analysts in startups, tech companies and innovation hubs.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

  • SAP FICO

    ErpPrimary

    SAP financial and controlling module.

  • QuickBooks Enterprise

    Accounting

    Advanced accounting for SMEs.

  • Microsoft Excel

    SpreadsheetPrimary

    Financial modelling and analysis.

  • SAP ERP

    ErpPrimary

  • Oracle ERP

    Erp

Certifications

Common misconceptions

  • Entrepreneurship cannot be taught.

    The programme provides frameworks, skills and networks for entrepreneurial success.

  • This degree is only for starting businesses.

    Graduates work in corporate innovation, product management, consulting and venture capital.

  • Innovation management is just about technology.

    The programme covers business models, processes, services and social innovation.

  • There are no jobs without starting a business.

    Many organisations hire innovation managers and entrepreneurship graduates.

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