Agriculture

Bachelor of Science in Science Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development

This Bachelor's programme prepares students for professional careers in agribusiness management and enterprise development. It develops expertise in agricultural business, farm management, agricultural marketing, enterprise development, and agribusiness finance while building comprehensive skills for managing agricultural enterprises and developing new businesses.

Students analyse agricultural business systems, design business strategies, implement enterprise development plans, evaluate business performance, conduct agribusiness research, apply management principles, manage agricultural enterprises, and develop agribusiness strategies. They also strengthen analytical thinking, business skills, communication, teamwork, and entrepreneurial abilities.

Kenya requires agribusiness management and enterprise development to support agricultural development, improve farm profitability, and strengthen the agricultural value chain, creating demand for professionals who can manage agribusinesses, develop enterprises, implement business strategies, and support agricultural enterprise development.

The programme combines coursework, business case studies, field visits, enterprise development, and research projects. Students gain hands-on experience through agribusiness management, enterprise development, and business planning.

Graduates pursue careers as agribusiness managers, enterprise development officers, agricultural marketers, agribusiness consultants, and agricultural entrepreneurs across agribusiness companies, agricultural organizations, financial institutions, and the agribusiness sector.

The programme is ideal for students interested in agribusiness management, enterprise development, agricultural business, farm management, and agricultural entrepreneurship.

Duration: 4 years
Public, up to: Ksh 324,000
Private, up to: Ksh 188,700
Job market: High

The programme

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

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time
Attachment: 8 months
Average class: 35 students
Award: Bachelor

What you study

6 subjects

Agribusiness Management
Enterprise Development
Agricultural Business
Farm Management
Agricultural Marketing
Agribusiness Finance

Modules

12 in the programme

Introduction to Agribusiness Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Introduction to Agribusiness Management: Overview of agribusiness, enterprise development, and agribusiness systems. Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Agricultural Business Management
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Business management principles, organizational management, and business strategy.
Enterprise Development
Year 1Semester 33 creditsCore
Enterprise Development: Enterprise planning, business development, and entrepreneurship. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Farm Management
Year 2Semester 13 creditsCore
Farm planning, budgeting, and farm business management. The module covers theoretical foundations, practical applications and industry-relevant skills, assessed through continuous assessment tests,...
Agricultural Marketing
Year 2Semester 23 creditsCore
Agricultural Marketing: Marketing principles, market analysis, and agricultural marketing strategies. Covers market analysis, consumer behaviour, branding, and promotional strategies.
Agribusiness Finance
Year 2Semester 33 creditsCore
Agribusiness Finance: Financial management, agricultural credit, and investment analysis. Covers financial reporting, budgeting, investment analysis, and regulatory frameworks.
Agricultural Value Chains
Year 3Semester 13 creditsCore
Agricultural Value Chains: Value chain analysis, value addition, and supply chain management. Covers theoretical foundations, practical applications, and industry-relevant skills.
Agribusiness Economics
Year 3Semester 23 creditsCore
Agribusiness Economics: Economic principles, supply and demand, and market analysis. Covers economic theory, market analysis, and policy evaluation.
Business Planning
Year 3Semester 33 creditsCore
Business Planning: Business plan development, feasibility analysis, and business strategy. Covers planning theory, regulatory frameworks, and sustainable development practices.
Innovation and Technology
Year 4Semester 13 creditsCore
Innovation and Technology: Agricultural innovation, technology adoption, and digital agribusiness. Equips students with practical skills for venture creation and business management.
Strategic Management
Year 4Semester 23 creditsCore
Strategic Management: Strategic planning, competitive strategy, and business strategy. Covers planning, organising, leadership, and control in organisational contexts.
Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development Project
Year 4Semester 36 creditsCore
Agribusiness Management and Enterprise Development Project: Independent project on agribusiness management or enterprise development topic. Covers project lifecycle, resource allocation, risk manag...

Specialisations

Agricultural Marketing
Specialization in marketing principles, market analysis, and agricultural marketing strategies. 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.
Agribusiness Finance
Focus on financial management, agricultural credit, and investment analysis. 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.
Enterprise Development
Focus on enterprise planning, business development, and entrepreneurship. 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.

A day as a student

Students attend lectures, conduct business case studies, participate in enterprise development, and engage in agribusiness activities.

The trade offs

In its favour

Critical role in supporting agricultural development and creating agricultural enterprises.
Growing demand for agribusiness professionals due to agricultural sector development.
Combines business with agriculture for comprehensive understanding of agribusiness.

Against it

Agribusiness can be challenging due to market volatility and price fluctuations.
Enterprise development requires capital and faces risks from market uncertainties.

What it costs

Tuition at both ends of the market, and how to pay for it.

What it costs, and where

Against 303 agriculture courses

Public184k to 324k

184k at Kenyatta University324k at University of Nairobi

Private109k to 189k

109k at Mount Kenya University189k at Kabarak 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

UoN agro 324K/yr (fee schedule). KU B.Com 183.6K/yr (KUCCPS). Kabarak 188.7K, MKU 109.1K/yr.

HELB loans available for eligible students. Some universities offer scholarships based on academic performance.

Funding options

Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Scholarships

4 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 pursuing undergraduate studies
TAGDev 2.0 Scholarship at Egerton University
ScholarshipKenyan
Students admitted to agriculture, natural resources and food science programmes at Egerton University

Getting in

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

What you need

KCSE mean grade: C+ (plus) mean grade at KCSE
Alternative entry: Diploma holders in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Business Management, or related fields with Credit pass from recognized institutions may also apply.

Mathematics
C+
Biology/Agriculture/Business Studies
C+
Chemistry/Geography/Economics
C
English/Kiswahili
C

How you are assessed

4 components

Continuous Assessment Tests
Cat30% of the mark
Regular tests, assignments, and business case reports throughout the semester.
Research Project
Project100% of the mark
Independent research project on agribusiness management or enterprise development topic.
End of Semester Examinations
Exam70% of the mark
Comprehensive written examinations at the end of each semester.
Field Practice Assessments
Practicum100% of the mark
Evaluation of field skills in agribusiness management, enterprise development, and business planning.

Accreditation

Accredited by Commission for University Education (CUE).

Accredited by

Commission for University Education
NationalRequired
Mandatory accreditation for all university programmes in Kenya.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

5 roles

Agribusiness Manager
High demandKsh 55,000 to Ksh 120,000
Manage agribusiness operations, implement business strategies, and ensure profitability.
Agribusiness Consultant
Medium demandKsh 58,000 to Ksh 125,000
Provide consulting services on agribusiness management, enterprise development, and agricultural development.
Enterprise Development Officer
High demandKsh 52,000 to Ksh 115,000
Develop agricultural enterprises, support entrepreneurship, and facilitate business development.
Agricultural Entrepreneur
Medium demandKsh 48,000 to Ksh 105,000
Start and manage agricultural businesses, implement business strategies, and create employment.
Agricultural Marketer
High demandKsh 53,000 to Ksh 118,000
Develop marketing strategies, manage agricultural marketing, and ensure market access.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates work in agribusiness management, enterprise development, and agricultural business across Kenya's agribusiness sector.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Tools you will learn

Microsoft Excel
SoftwarePrimary
Spreadsheet for extension data management, project planning and rural development budgeting.
SPSS
SoftwarePrimary
Statistical analysis software for rural development research and extension impact assessment.
QGIS
Software
GIS software for agricultural mapping and extension service planning.
PowerPoint
Software
Presentation tool for farmer training and extension education sessions.
KoboToolbox
Software
Mobile data collection tool for field surveys and extension needs assessment.