Business

Master of Business Administration Corporate Management

The Master of Business Administration in Corporate Management provides advanced training in corporate management, strategic leadership, corporate governance, financial management, and organisational behaviour. Students learn corporate strategy, leadership, governance, financial management, and business analytics. The programme is designed for practising managers and professionals seeking advanced corporate management qualifications.

Students develop advanced competencies in corporate strategy, leadership, financial management, corporate governance, organisational behaviour, and business analytics. The curriculum covers corporate management, strategic management, corporate governance, financial management, organisational behaviour, research methods, and a dissertation. Practical skills are developed through case studies, seminars, and industry engagement.

Corporate management expertise is essential for Kenya's business sector, which is growing and becoming more complex. Corporations, businesses, and organisations require trained managers with advanced corporate management qualifications. Kenya's position as East Africa's business hub creates demand for corporate management expertise. The programme addresses the demand for advanced corporate management training.

The programme combines classroom lectures with case studies, seminars, guest speakers, and research. Students study corporate management concepts, analyse business cases, examine governance issues, and conduct research. Teaching methods include lectures, case studies, seminars, report presentations, and guest speakers. The programme is offered in full-time, part-time, and distance learning modes.

Graduates find employment as corporate managers, executives, business consultants, or entrepreneurs in corporations, businesses, and organisations across sectors. The MBA supports careers in corporate leadership, business management, and executive roles.

This programme is ideal for practising managers with at least three years of managerial experience and professionals aspiring to senior management roles. The programme provides advanced skills for corporate leadership and business management.

Duration: 2 years
Public, up to: Ksh 256,200
Private, up to: Ksh 700,000
Job market: High

The programme

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

Practicalities

Study mode: Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning
Attachment: 0 months
Average class: 30 students
Award: Master

What you study

10 subjects

Corporate Strategy
Strategic Management
Corporate Governance
Financial Management
Organisational Behaviour
Leadership and Change Management
Business Analytics
Research Methods
Corporate Finance
Dissertation Research

Modules

8 in the programme

Corporate Strategy and Strategic Management
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Corporate strategy covering strategic analysis, strategy formulation, competitive strategy, corporate-level strategy, and strategic implementation in corporate organisations.
Corporate Governance
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Corporate governance covering governance principles, board effectiveness, shareholder rights, corporate accountability, and governance frameworks and regulations.
Financial Management and Corporate Finance
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Financial management covering corporate finance, capital budgeting, financial analysis, working capital management, and financial decision-making.
Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
Year 1Semester 13 creditsCore
Organisational behaviour covering individual and group behaviour, motivation, leadership, organisational culture, and change management in corporate settings.
Business Analytics and Research Methods
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Business analytics covering data analysis for management decision-making, and research methods covering research design, data collection, and analysis for business research.
Operations and Project Management
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Operations management covering operations strategy, quality management, supply chain management, and project management for corporate operations.
Marketing and Strategic Innovation
Year 1Semester 23 creditsCore
Marketing management covering strategic marketing, market analysis, and innovation management covering innovation strategy, product development, and corporate entrepreneurship.
Dissertation
Year 2Semester 16 creditsCore
A research dissertation on a corporate management topic, demonstrating research competence and contributing to corporate management knowledge and practice.

Specialisations

Corporate Governance
Focus on governance principles, board effectiveness, corporate accountability, and governance frameworks.
Strategic Management
Focus on strategic analysis, strategy formulation, competitive strategy, and strategic implementation.
Corporate Finance
Focus on corporate finance, capital budgeting, financial analysis, and financial decision-making.

A day as a student

A typical day combines morning lectures on corporate strategy or financial management with afternoon case study discussions and seminars. Students analyse business cases, examine corporate governance issues, and engage with guest speakers from industry. The programme emphasises practical application through case studies, report presentations, and industry engagement. Research work involves analysing corporate management issues and developing evidence-based recommendations.

The trade offs

In its favour

KCA University has a strong business school with industry links and experienced faculty.
Offered in full-time, part-time, and distance learning modes, providing flexibility for working professionals.
MBA graduates have strong career prospects in Kenya's growing corporate sector.

Against it

The programme is offered at only one university with this specific corporate management focus.
Total programme cost of approximately KES 461,535 is significant.
Requires managerial experience, which may exclude recent graduates.

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

Public171k to 256k

171k at Maseno University256k at University of Nairobi

Private231k to 700k

231k at KCA University700k 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

KCA 461,535/2=230,768/yr (2025 PDF). Strathmore 700,000. Maseno/UoN unverified.

HELB loans are available for eligible Kenyan students. KCA University may offer institutional scholarships for qualifying students. Corporate sponsorships may be available through employer programmes.

Funding options

HELB Loan

Scholarships

1 recorded

HELB Loan
LoanKsh 60,000Kenyan
Kenyan students enrolled in master's programmes at chartered universities

Getting in

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

What you need

Alternative entry: Bachelor's degree (Lower Second Class honours) from a recognised institution, or relevant managerial experience of at least 3 years. Pass degree holders with 10+ years experience may be admitted after passing an aptitude test.

How you are assessed

3 components

Coursework and Case Studies
Written examination40% of the mark
Coursework assessments, case study analyses, and examinations evaluating understanding of corporate management concepts.
Seminars and Presentations
Project30% of the mark
Seminar presentations, group projects, and report presentations evaluating practical management skills.
Dissertation
Project30% of the mark
A research dissertation demonstrating research competence in corporate management.

Accreditation

KCA University is chartered by the Commission for University Education (CUE). The MBA programme is accredited by CUE.

Accredited by

Commission for University Education
AcademicRequired
KCA University is chartered by CUE. MBA programme accredited by CUE.

Where it leads

The roles it opens, and what you leave with.

Where graduates go

4 roles

Corporate Manager
High demandKsh 150,000 to Ksh 500,000
Manages corporate operations and departments in corporations, overseeing teams, budgets, and strategic initiatives.
Business Consultant
High demand
Provides consulting services to corporations on strategy, governance, operations, and organisational development.
Corporate Executive
Moderate demand
Serves in executive roles such as CEO, COO, or CFO in corporations, providing strategic leadership and managing corporate performance.
Entrepreneur
Moderate demand
Starts and manages business ventures, applying corporate management skills to build and grow successful enterprises.

Graduate outcomes

Graduates find employment as corporate managers, executives, business consultants, and entrepreneurs in corporations and businesses across sectors, with opportunities for senior leadership and executive roles.

Where these fields lead

8 careers

Industry links

Common misconceptions

An MBA is only for those who want to be CEOs.
An MBA provides versatile management skills valuable for various roles including consulting, entrepreneurship, project management, and functional leadership.
Corporate management MBA is the same as a general MBA.
The Corporate Management specialisation focuses specifically on corporate governance, corporate strategy, and managing corporate organisations, distinct from a general MBA.
You need a business undergraduate degree to do an MBA.
MBA programmes accept graduates from various fields, with managerial experience often more important than the undergraduate specialisation.
Online MBA programmes are less valuable than on-campus ones.
KCA University offers distance learning MBA with the same curriculum and accreditation as on-campus, providing flexibility for working professionals.