Business

Bachelor of Organizational Management and Technology

The Bachelor of Organizational Management and Technology is a four-year programme that prepares students for managing organisations with a technology focus. Students study organisational management, business technology, information systems, strategic management, operations and digital transformation. The programme combines management principles with technology integration for modern organisations.

Students develop competencies in organisational management, business technology, strategic planning, operations management, information systems, change management and digital innovation. They learn to manage teams, align technology with business goals, improve organisational processes and lead digital transformation. The programme covers management, technology, strategy, operations and organisational behaviour.

In Kenya, organizational management and technology is relevant for businesses, government agencies and non-profits seeking digital transformation. Kenya's growing digital economy and emphasis on technology adoption create opportunities. Graduates find roles in corporate management, IT coordination, business process improvement, operations management and technology consulting.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, case studies, practical technology sessions, industrial attachment and research projects. Students analyse organisations, develop technology strategies, manage projects and undertake industrial attachment. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as organizational managers, operations managers, IT coordinators, business process analysts and technology consultants. Some work in corporate management. Others join consulting firms, government agencies or establish technology-enabled businesses.

This programme is ideal for individuals with leadership potential, business understanding and interest in technology-enabled management.

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: 35 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

10 subjects

Organisational Management and Behaviour
Business Technology and Digital Transformation
Strategic Management
Operations Management
Information Systems Management
Human Resource Management
Project Management and Innovation
Business Process Improvement
E-Commerce and Digital Business
Research Methods

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Organisational Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Introduction to Organisational Management: Management principles, organisational structures and functions Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Business Technology Foundations
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Business Technology Foundations: Business technology, digital tools and IT fundamentals for managers Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Organisational Behaviour and Leadership: Behaviour in organisations, motivation, leadership and teams Covers leadership theories, organisational behaviour, and strategic decision-making.
Strategic Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Strategic Management: Strategy formulation, implementation, competitive analysis and planning Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Operations Management
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Operations Management: Operations, process design, quality and supply chain management Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Information Systems Management
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Managing information systems, ERP, CRM and business systems. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment t...
Human Resource Management
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Human Resource Management: HR management, staffing, training, performance and labour relations Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Business Process Improvement
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Business Process Improvement: Process improvement, Lean, Six Sigma and business process reengineering Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
E-Commerce and Digital Business
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
E-Commerce and Digital Business: E-commerce, digital business models, platforms and online strategy Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Project Management and Innovation
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Project Management and Innovation: Project management, innovation, change management and digital transformation Equips students with practical skills for venture creation and business management.
Technology Strategy and Governance
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Technology Strategy and Governance: IT strategy, governance, risk, compliance and digital leadership Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Final Year Research Project
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Final Year Research Project: Independent research on organizational management and technology Involves independent research, data analysis, and scholarly writing under supervision.

Specialisations

Organizational Leadership
Specialization in Organizational Leadership, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
E-Commerce
Specialization in E-Commerce, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration. 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.
Operations Management
Specialization in Operations Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
Business Process Improvement
Specialization in Business Process Improvement, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.
IT Management
Specialization in IT Management, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration. 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.
Digital Transformation
Specialization in Digital Transformation, preparing graduates for careers such as business-administration.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on management or technology with afternoon case studies or practical sessions. Students may analyse organisations, develop technology strategies, manage projects or work on business process improvement.

The trade offs

In its favour

Relevant for Kenya's digital transformation
Combines management and technology skills
Diverse career paths across sectors
Opportunities for leadership and innovation

Against it

May require additional technical certifications for some roles
Competitive job market for management roles
Broad scope may require focusing on a specific area
Rapid technology change requires continuous learning

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), est. Ksh 105K/yr based on MKU cluster 2 business fees. KUCCPS shows no fee data.

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some companies offer internship stipends for management and technology students.

Funding options

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

Scholarships

3 recorded

County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities
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
Final Examination
Coursework40% of the mark
Case Studies and Practical Work
Coursework30% of the mark
Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework20% 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

Business Process Analyst
Moderate demandKsh 65,000 to Ksh 230,000
Analyses and improves business processes
Organizational Manager
Moderate demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 250,000
Manages organisational operations and strategy
Technology Consultant
Moderate demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 280,000
Advises organisations on technology solutions
Operations Manager
Moderate demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 280,000
Manages operations and business processes
IT Coordinator
Moderate demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 220,000
Coordinates IT systems and business needs

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as organizational managers, operations managers, IT coordinators, business process analysts and technology consultants in corporate management, consulting firms, government agencies and technology-enabled businesses.

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

Organizational management and technology is just about IT
It combines management, strategy, operations, leadership and technology integration.
Technology makes management unnecessary
Management is essential for strategic technology adoption and organisational change.
There are limited jobs for this combination
Digital transformation creates demand for managers who understand technology.
It is the same as Information Technology
It focuses on managing organisations using technology rather than purely technical skills.