Business

Bachelor of Management and Office Administration

The Bachelor of Management and Office Administration is a four-year programme that prepares students for office management, administrative management and business administration. Students study office management, business administration, human resource management, communication and organisational management. The programme combines administrative skills with management theory for office and administrative roles.

Students develop competencies in office management, administrative procedures, business communication, human resource management, records management and organisational management. They learn to manage offices, coordinate administrative functions, supervise staff and support organisational operations. The programme covers office management, administration, communication, HR and management.

In Kenya, management and office administration is important across all sectors. Kenya's business environment and organisational needs create demand. Graduates find roles in corporate offices, government departments, NGOs, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and administrative departments.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, practical exercises, case studies, industrial attachment and research projects. Students practice office procedures, develop communication skills, manage administrative projects and undertake industrial attachment. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as office managers, administrative officers, executive assistants, office administrators and administrative managers. Some work for corporate organisations. Others join government departments, NGOs or educational institutions.

This programme is ideal for individuals with organisational skills, communication abilities and interest in office management and administration.

Duration: 4 years
Private, up to: Ksh 105,000
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: 40 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Office Management and Administration
Business Communication and Report Writing
Human Resource Management
Records and Information Management
Organisational Behaviour and Management
Business Mathematics and Statistics
Office Technology and Automation
Project Management
Financial Management and Accounting
Research Methods

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Management and Administration
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Introduction to Management and Administration: Management principles, administrative theory and organisational structures Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational cont...
Business Communication and Report Writing
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Business Communication and Report Writing: Business communication, report writing, presentations and correspondence Develops practical skills for academic and professional contexts.
Office Technology and Automation
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Office Technology and Automation: Office technology, computer applications, office automation and digital tools Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Records and Information Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Records and Information Management: Records management, filing systems, document control and information management Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Human Resource Management
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Human Resource Management: HR management, staffing, training, performance management and labour relations Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Organisational Behaviour and Management
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Organisational Behaviour and Management: Organisational behaviour, motivation, leadership and organisational culture Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Office Management and Administration
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Office Management and Administration: Office management, administrative procedures, office systems and supervision Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Financial Management and Accounting
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Financial Management and Accounting: Financial accounting, budgeting, cost management and financial reporting Covers financial reporting, budgeting, investment analysis, and regulatory frameworks.
Project Management
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
Project Management: Project planning, execution, monitoring and project management tools Covers project lifecycle, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Strategic Management and Planning
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Strategic Management and Planning: Strategic management, planning, strategy formulation and implementation Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Quality Management and Productivity
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Quality management, productivity improvement, process optimisation and standards
Final Year Research Project
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Final Year Research Project: Independent research on management and office administration Involves independent research, data analysis, and scholarly writing under supervision.

Specialisations

Administrative Management
Specialization in Administrative Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
Office Management
Specialization in Office Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
Project Management
Specialization in Project Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
Quality Management
Specialization in Quality Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
Human Resource Management
Specialization in Human Resource Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
Records Management
Specialization in Records Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on office management or business communication with afternoon practical exercises or case studies. Students may practice office procedures, develop communication materials, manage administrative projects or work on management assignments.

The trade offs

In its favour

Every organisation needs administrative professionals
Combines administrative skills with management knowledge
Diverse career paths across all sectors
Relevant to modern digital office environments

Against it

Some roles may be perceived as routine
Entry-level positions may have modest salaries
May require additional certifications for advancement
Some positions may have limited career growth

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

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

MKU only (private), Ksh 105K/yr (52,500/sem) per KUCCPS & mku.ac.ke. No public univ offers this.

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some organisations offer internship stipends.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
LoanKsh 60,000
National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF)
Bursary
County Government Bursaries
Bursary

Scholarships

3 recorded

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities
County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
BursaryKenyan
Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+
Alternative entry: Relevant diploma or equivalent qualification

English or Kiswahili
C+
Mathematics A/B or any Group II
C
Any Group III, IV or V subject
C+
Any Group III, IV or V subject
C+

How you are assessed

4 components

Industrial Attachment Report
Coursework10% of the mark
Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework20% of the mark
Practical Exercises and Project Work
Coursework30% of the mark
Final Examination
Coursework40% of the mark

Accreditation

Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE).

Accredited by

Commission for University Education (CUE)
InstitutionalRequired

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Administrative Manager
Moderate demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 230,000
Manages administrative departments and teams
Office Manager
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 200,000
Manages office operations and administrative functions
Executive Assistant
Moderate demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 200,000
Provides executive support and administrative coordination
Administrative Officer
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 170,000
Manages administrative operations and procedures
Office Administrator
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 170,000
Administers office operations and systems

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as office managers, administrative officers, executive assistants, office administrators and administrative managers in corporate offices, government departments, NGOs, educational institutions, healthcare facilities and administrative departments.

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

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Office administration is just about clerical work
Office administration covers management, HR, communication, technology and organisational operations.
There are limited career opportunities in office administration
Every organisation needs administrative professionals, creating diverse opportunities.
Office administration doesn't require a degree
Professional office management requires training in management, HR, communication and technology.
Office administration is becoming obsolete with technology
Technology increases the need for skilled office administrators who can manage digital systems.