Business

Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

The Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management is a four-year programme that prepares students for strategic procurement, supply chain operations and logistics management. Students study procurement, supply chain strategy, logistics, inventory management, operations, contract management and supplier relations. The programme combines procurement skills with end-to-end supply chain management for organisational competitiveness.

Students develop competencies in procurement planning, sourcing, supplier management, logistics, demand forecasting, inventory control, supply chain analytics and risk management. They learn to design and manage supply chains, negotiate contracts, coordinate logistics and ensure efficient flow of goods and services. The programme covers procurement, supply chain management, logistics, operations and strategy.

In Kenya, procurement and supply chain management is critical for manufacturing, retail, government, humanitarian organisations and service industries. Egerton University, Chuka University, Mount Kenya University and other institutions offer this programme. Graduates find roles in procurement departments, supply chain consultancies, logistics companies, government agencies and multinational organisations.

Teaching is delivered through lectures, case studies, simulations, industrial attachment and research projects. Students analyse supply chain cases, develop procurement strategies, use supply chain software and undertake industrial attachment. The programme includes a final-year research project.

Graduates pursue careers as procurement and supply chain managers, logistics managers, supply chain analysts, procurement officers and operations managers. Some work in manufacturing and retail. Others join logistics firms, government, NGOs or international organisations.

This programme is ideal for individuals with strategic thinking, analytical skills and interest in managing supply chains and procurement.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 216,000
Private, up to: Ksh 248,900
Job market: High

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

Procurement and Supply Chain Principles
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
Logistics and Transportation Management
Inventory and Warehouse Management
Operations Management
Contract Management and Negotiation
Supply Chain Analytics
Risk Management and Ethics
E-Procurement and Digital Supply Chain
Research Methods

Modules

12 in the programme

Communication Skills
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Communication Skills: Academic writing, presentation skills, and professional communication. Develops practical skills for academic and professional contexts.
Foundations of the Discipline
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Foundations of the Discipline: Introduction to core concepts, theories, and principles of the field. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Information Technology Fundamentals
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Computer applications, data processing, and digital literacy for academic and professional use.
Research Methods
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies, data collection, and analysis techniques.
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Management: Sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation and relationship management Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Logistics and Transportation Management
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Logistics and Transportation Management: Transport modes, logistics networks, distribution and freight management Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Statistics and Data Analysis
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Statistical methods, probability, and data interpretation for research and practice.
Professional Ethics
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Ethical principles, professional conduct, and regulatory frameworks in the field.
Project Management
Year 3Semester 16 creditsCore
Project Management: Project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation techniques. Covers project lifecycle, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder engagement.
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Business planning, venture creation, and innovation management. Equips students with practical skills for venture creation and business management.
Risk Management and Ethics
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Supply chain risk, ethics, compliance and sustainability. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment test...
Procurement Governance and Public Policy
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Governance, public procurement law and policy. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursewo...

Specialisations

Contract Management
Specialization in Contract Management, preparing graduates for careers such as procurement-manager. 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.
Procurement
Specialization in Procurement, preparing graduates for careers such as procurement-manager. 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.
Logistics
Specialization in Logistics, preparing graduates for careers such as logistics-manager. 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.
Supply Chain Analytics
Specialization in Supply Chain Analytics, preparing graduates for careers such as supply-chain-analyst.
Sustainable Supply Chain
Specialization in Sustainable Supply Chain, preparing graduates for careers such as supply-chain-management.
Operations
Specialization in Operations, preparing graduates for careers such as operations-manager. 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.
General Practice
Broad foundational knowledge covering core principles and practices in the field. 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.
Research and Analysis
Focus on research methods, data analysis, and evidence-based decision making. 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.
General Practice
Broad foundational knowledge covering core principles and practices in the field. 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.
Research and Analysis
Focus on research methods, data analysis, and evidence-based decision making. 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 lectures on supply chain strategy with case studies or logistics simulations. Students may analyse supply chain networks, design procurement strategies, evaluate suppliers or use supply chain software.

The trade offs

In its favour

High demand across multiple sectors
Accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE).
Graduates are eligible for HELB loans and government funding.
Practical and business-focused training

Against it

Limited programme specialisation options may be available.
Supply chain disruptions can create high-pressure situations
Competitive job market requiring practical experience and networking.
Some roles require advanced certifications

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 249k

105k at Mount Kenya University249k at KCA 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 183.6K, UoN 216K/yr pub. MKU 105K, KCA ~249K/yr priv. Src: uonbi.ac.ke, mku.ac.ke, kcau.ac.ke

Students may access HELB loans and county bursaries. Some companies offer internship stipends for supply chain 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

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students admitted to recognised universities demonstrating financial need.
Higher Education Fund (HEF)
Government fundingKenyan
Kenyan students in public universities under the new funding model based on financial need assessment.
County Government Bursaries
BursaryKenyan
Residents of respective counties

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

5 components

Continuous Assessment Tests and Assignments
Coursework30% of the mark
Written tests, assignments, and practical exercises throughout the semester.
End of Semester Examinations
Examination70% of the mark
Written examinations covering all course content for the semester.
Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs)
Coursework20% of the mark
Case Studies and Simulations
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

8 roles

Graduate Trainee
High demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 60,000
Entry-level position applying academic knowledge in a professional environment.
Research Assistant
Moderate demandKsh 45,000 to Ksh 65,000
Supporting research projects through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Project Officer
High demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 80,000
Coordinating and implementing projects in public, private, or NGO sectors.
Analyst
High demandKsh 60,000 to Ksh 90,000
Analysing data, trends, and patterns to support decision-making.
Procurement Officer
High demandKsh 50,000 to Ksh 180,000
Manages procurement processes and suppliers
Logistics Manager
High demandKsh 70,000 to Ksh 250,000
Manages logistics and distribution operations
Procurement and Supply Chain Manager
High demandKsh 80,000 to Ksh 300,000
Manages procurement and supply chain operations
Supply Chain Analyst
High demandKsh 65,000 to Ksh 230,000
Analyses supply chain data and performance

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work as procurement and supply chain managers, logistics managers, supply chain analysts, procurement officers and operations managers in procurement departments, supply chain consultancies, logistics companies, government agencies and multinational organisations.

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
Oracle Procurement Cloud
Software
Cloud-based procurement management system for sourcing and purchasing.
QuickBooks
Software
Accounting software for procurement budgeting and financial management.
Microsoft Project
Software
Project management software for supply chain project planning.

Certifications

Industry links

Common misconceptions

Procurement and supply chain management is just about buying
It includes strategy, logistics, analytics, risk management and supplier collaboration.
Supply chain jobs are only in logistics companies
Supply chain professionals work in manufacturing, retail, healthcare, government and NGOs.
You don't need a degree for supply chain
Professional supply chain management requires training in operations, analytics, finance and negotiation.
Procurement and supply chain is the same as logistics
Logistics is a part of supply chain; the field is broader and includes procurement, planning and strategy.