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Bachelor of Science in Accountancy Level 6

The Bachelor Of Science In Accountancy Level 6 is a degree programme that equips students with knowledge and skills in in accountancy level 6. The programme falls under the General category and typically spans 4 years of full-time study at accredited Kenyan universities.

Duration
4 years
Next intake January 2027
Public tuition
Ksh 220,150
Ksh 880,600 total
Private tuition
Ksh 365,000
Ksh 1,460,000 total
Job market
High
Market demand for graduates

The short answer

What it costs
Up to Ksh 220,150 a year at a public institution, Ksh 880,600 for the whole course. Up to Ksh 365,000 a year at a private one.The detail
Who can get in
A KCSE mean grade of KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) or equivalent 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 Forensic Audit Investigator, at 17 out of 100.The detail

The programme

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

Overview

The curriculum covers Financial Accounting, Computerized Accounting, Taxation, Cost Accounting, Auditing, Payroll Management. Students engage with both theoretical foundations and practical applications, developing competencies in technical and analytical competencies. The coursework is designed to build progressive understanding from foundational concepts to advanced topics.

Throughout the programme, students study Entrepreneurship, Quantitative Methods, Cost Accounting, Taxation Principles, Auditing Basics. The teaching approach combines lectures, laboratory practicals, tutorials, assignments and independent research projects. This blend ensures graduates can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world problems in their field.

The programme offers specialisations in Auditing, Taxation, Credit Control. Students can focus their studies on areas of particular interest, allowing them to tailor their degree to specific career goals. The flexibility enables graduates to pursue diverse professional paths within the sector.

Graduates of the Bachelor Of Science In Accountancy Level 6 pursue careers as Tax Assistant, Credit Controller, Payroll Administrator, Accounts Assistant. They find employment in various sectors including government agencies, private companies, research institutions, non-governmental organisations and academic institutions. The degree opens doors to both local and international opportunities.

The programme is accredited by the Commission for University Education (CUE) and offered at recognised universities across Kenya. Students benefit from industry attachments, fieldwork and practical training that complement classroom learning and enhance employability upon graduation.

What you study

6 subjects
  • Financial Accounting
  • Computerized Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Cost Accounting
  • Auditing
  • Payroll Management

Modules

10 in the programme

  • Financial Accounting

    Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore

    Preparing ledgers and financial statements. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework ...

  • Computerized Accounting

    Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore

    Using QuickBooks, Sage, and Pastel. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-...

  • Taxation Principles

    Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore

    Computing VAT, PAYE, and income tax. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end...

  • Cost Accounting

    Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore

    Analyzing business costs and budgeting. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and ...

  • Auditing Basics

    Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore

    Internal controls and audit procedures. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and ...

  • Payroll Management

    Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore

    Processing salaries and statutory deductions. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursewor...

  • Business Law

    Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore

    Legal aspects of business contracts. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end...

  • Economics

    Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore

    Micro and macroeconomic principles. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-...

  • Quantitative Methods

    Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore

    Mathematical tools for accounting. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-o...

  • Entrepreneurship

    Year 4Semester 16 creditsCore

    Starting and managing a business. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests, coursework and end-of...

Specialisations

  • Credit Control

    Debt management. 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.

  • Auditing

    Internal audit support. 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.

  • Payroll

    Salary processing. 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.

  • Taxation

    Focus on KRA compliance. 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.

  • Computerized Accounting

    Software specialization. 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

Students spend time in computer labs doing practicals on QuickBooks, attending theory classes on taxation, and working through mock VAT returns and payroll schedules.

The trade-offs

In its favourAgainst it
Every business needs accounting services, guaranteeing constant demand.Requires high attention to detail to avoid costly errors.
CBET curriculum ensures practical, software-oriented skills.Can be monotonous working with numbers all day.
Provides a stepping stone to CPA qualifications.Tax laws and accounting software change frequently.

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 220k
184k at Kenyatta University220k at University of Nairobi
Private105k to 365k
105k at Mount Kenya University365k at Strathmore 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 ~184K/yr, UoN ~220K/yr (educationnewshub). Strathmore ~365K/yr, MKU ~105K/yr.

HELB and county bursaries are available. Some corporate firms sponsor students through KASNEB routes.

Funding options

  • HELB TVET Loan

  • NG-CDF Bursary

Scholarships

5 recorded

  • County Government Bursaries

    BursaryKsh 20,000Kenyan

    County residents.

  • Higher Education Fund (HEF)

    BursaryKenyan

    Kenyan undergraduate students placed by KUCCPS in public universities

  • ICPAK Scholarship for Accounting and Finance Students

    ScholarshipKenyan

    Bright and needy students admitted to accounting or finance programmes

  • NG-CDF Bursary

    BursaryKsh 15,000Kenyan

    Needy students.

  • KASNEB Fee Waivers

    GrantKsh 30,000Kenyan

    Outstanding but needy accounting students.

Scholarships you could apply for

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Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade
KCSE mean grade D+ (Plus) or equivalentminimum entry
Alternative entry

Artisan Certificate in Business or relevant experience.

Subject requirements
MathematicsD
English/KiswahiliD

When it next starts

Taught at 1 institution
January 20271 institution

Including Technical University of Kenya.

May 20271 institution

Including Technical University of Kenya.

September 20271 institution

Including Technical University of Kenya.

How you are assessed

5 components

  • Final CBET Assessment

    Exam10% of the mark

    External assessment by TVETA assessor.

  • Theory Exams

    Exam20% of the mark

    Written tests on accounting principles.

  • Competency Demonstrations

    Practicum40% of the mark

    Practical tasks like preparing a full set of accounts.

  • Portfolio

    Project20% of the mark

    Collection of financial reports and tax returns.

  • Attachment Logbook

    Cat10% of the mark

    Evaluation during attachment in a finance dept.

Accreditation

  • Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council

    NationalRequired

    Assesses and certifies competencies.

  • Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority

    NationalRequired

    Accredits the Level 6 program.

Accredited by TVETA and assessed by CDACC. 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.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

  • Tax Assistant

    High demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 65,000

    Prepares and files tax returns for KRA compliance.

  • Credit Controller

    Medium demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 70,000

    Manages debt collection and credit accounts.

  • Payroll Administrator

    Medium demandKsh 40,000 to Ksh 65,000

    Processes employee salaries and deductions.

  • Accounts Assistant

    High demandKsh 35,000 to Ksh 60,000

    Manages day-to-day financial transactions and ledgers.

  • Audit Clerk

    Medium demandKsh 35,000 to Ksh 55,000

    Assists auditors in verifying financial records.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates secure roles as accounts assistants, payroll administrators, audit clerks, or credit controllers in SMEs, NGOs, and corporate firms.

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

  • Level 6 is just basic bookkeeping.

    It covers complex topics like taxation, auditing, and computerized accounting, preparing technicians for critical financial roles.

  • This programme has limited career opportunities.

    Graduates pursue diverse career paths across multiple sectors in Kenya and internationally.

  • The programme is only for top-performing students.

    While academic excellence is valued, the programme accepts students meeting the minimum KCSE requirements and supports diverse learners.

  • Graduates cannot find employment in Kenya.

    Kenya's growing economy creates demand for qualified graduates across public, private, and NGO sectors.

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