SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE)

The School of Business and Economics was established in the year 2012, with a mission to provide a holistic Business Education, Training and Research in Human Capital Development aiming to produce globally competitive graduates.

The school has two departments;

1. Department of Accounting and Finance

 

2. Department of Business Management

 

The school of Business and Economics (SBE) offers competitive and market driven programmes in Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Masters Levels. In addition, the school has launched a PhD programme in Business Management.

SBE focuses on ensuring quality standards are adhered to through incorporation of active programme advisors for each programme. Our students are offered quality theory and practical studies by effecting the comprehensive curricula and industrial attachment. This ultimately prepares the student for the competitive work environment. The school is on advanced stages to fully register a Business Club which will open the students to a vast networking platform both nationally and internationally. The exposure will offer an opportunity to broaden their knowledge on current and emerging issues in the world of business.

SBE courses are offered both in the main campus and town campus with majority of the government sponsored students in the main campus while the self-sponsored students at the town campus.

Programmes offered in the School of Business and Economics

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (SBE)
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Ph.D. in Business Management	Be a holder of a Master’s degree in a Business related field recognized by Meru University of Science and Technology Senate.
Duration: 3 years   Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening   Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 105,000
Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 2 years relevant working experience.
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship	Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from MUST or any other institution recognized by MUST Senate OR; A Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least 3 years relevant working experience.
Duration: 2 years   Mode of Study: Weekend/Evening   Campus: Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 60,000
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor of Commerce	K.C.S.E with a minimum grade of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English OR; Diploma in a relevant discipline with Credit pass from KNEC, KASNEB or any institution recognized by MUST Senate.
Bachelor of Purchasing and Supplies Management
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Co-operative Management
Bachelor of Science in Economics
Bachelor of Science in Finance	Be a holder of K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) and a minimum of C (plain) in both Mathematics and English. OR; Be a holder of K.A.C.E. certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and subsidiary pass and a minimum of credit pass in Mathematics and English. OR; Be a holder of a diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognised by the University Senate. OR; Be a holder of any other qualification accepted by the University Senate as equivalent to any of the above.
Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management	Be holder of K.C.S.E. (or equivalent examination) certificate with a minimum aggregate of C+ (plus) or its equivalent as determined by the Kenya National Examination Council; OR; Be a holder of K.A.C.E certificate with a minimum of two principal passes and a subsidiary pass and a minimum of Credit pass in Mathematics and English. OR; Be a holder of a Diploma in a relevant discipline from an institution recognized by the University Senate. OR; Be a holder of any other qualification in Business from accredited institutions and programmes.
Duration: 8 semesters   Mode of Study: Full-time/Weekend Campus: Main Campus(Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)    Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 45,000
KASNEB COURSES
PROGRAMME	ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills(CAMS)	Mean grade of D+ (plus) in K.C.S.E and above.
Duration: 6 months   Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening   Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD I)	Mean grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E and above or a pass in Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD II)	Pass at ATD I.
Accounting Technicians Diploma(ATD III)	Pass at ATD II.
Duration: 6 months   Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening   Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per stage: Ksh. 12,000
Certified Public Accountant (CPA I) / Certified Public Secretary (CPS 1)  – Sections 1 & 2	K.C.S.E examination with a mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE) with at least two (2) Principal passes provided that the applicant has credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) level or equivalent qualifications. KASNEB technician, diploma or professional examination certificate. International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) examination grade C in 6 papers with C in both English and Mathematics.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA II) / Certified Public Secretary (CPS II) – Sections 3 & 4	Pass at CPA I.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA III) / Certified Public Secretary (CPS III) – Sections 5 & 6	Pass at CPA II.
Duration: 6 months   Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening   Campus: Main campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per section: Ksh. 14,000 (CPA/CPS I), Ksh. 15,000 (CPA/CPS II), Ksh. 16,000 (CPA/CPS III)
Certified Investment and Financial Analysts (CIFA) Section 1 -6	A degree from a recognized university.   Such other certificates or diplomas as may be approved by KASNEB.
Duration: 6 months   Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening   Campus: Main campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per section: Ksh. 14,000 (CIFA I), Ksh. 15,000 (CIFA II), Ksh. 16,000 (CIFA III)
PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL  COURSES
Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya(APS-K) level I	Mean grade of C- (minus) in K.C.S.E and above.
Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya(APS-K) level II	Pass in APS-K Level I.
Duration: 6 months   Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening   Campus: Main Campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers)   Tuition fees per level : Ksh. 12,000
Certified Procurement and Supply Professional of Kenya (CPSP-K)	Pass in APS-K OR; Degree from a recognized University OR; K.C.S.E mean grade of C+ (plus) with minimum C+ (plus) in English and in Mathematics OR; Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (K.A.C.E.) with at least two principal passes and credits in Mathematics and English at Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) OR; Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM). Demonstrate knowledge on mitigation of emerging issues in Supply Chain Management.
Duration: 6 months per part, Mode of Study: Full-time/Evening   Campus: Main campus (Nchiru) and Meru Town Campus (Hart Towers) Tuition fees per part: Ksh. 29,000
ACCOUNTING PACKAGES
QuickBooks, Pastel, Sage	Accounting Background.

 

 

Course Description

 PhD Business Management

UNIT CODE	UNIT TITLE
YEAR 1 SEMESTER I
BBT 6100	Advanced Research Methods for Business 1
SMA 6100	Advanced Business Statistics
BBT 6101	Corporate and leadership Management
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO
CIT 6150	Business   Data Management   & Analysis
BBT6150	Project  Implementation, Monitoring  And Evaluation
Finance Option
BFT 6150	Advanced Theory of Finance
Human Resource Management Option
BBT 6151	Strategic Human Resource Management
YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE
Finance Option
BFT 6200	International Finance
BFT 6201	Financial Markets and Intermediaries
BFT 6202	Finance Seminar
Human Resource Management Option
BBT 6200	Human Resource Development
BBT 6201	Performance management
BBT 6202	Human Resource Management Seminar
BBT 6250 Research Thesis                                                                                    18  units

  Master of Business Administration

Y1S1

BFA 5125 Contemporary Management

SMB 5100 Statistics for Business

BFA 5126 Financial Accounting

BFA 512 Marketing Management

CIT 5141 Management Information Systems

BFA 5128 Managerial Economics

Y1S2

BFA 5175 Management Accounting

BFA 5176 Financial Management

BFA 5178 Human Resource Management

BFA 5179 Strategic Management

BFA 5180 Innovation and Change Management

BFA 5181 Business Research Methods

Y2S1

HRM Option

BFA5241 Employee Relations

BFA 5242 Compensation and Performance Management

BFA 5243 Procurement and Development of Human Resource

BFA 5244 Human Resource Management Seminar

Finance Option

BFA 5229 Investment & Portfolio Management

BFA 5230 Financial Markets & Intermediation

BFA 5231 Corporate Finance

BFA 5232 Finance Seminar

Elective Unit

BFA 5248 Organizational Behaviour

BFA 5245International Business Management

BACHELOR OF PURCHASING & SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

S/NO	UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
1.	BBS 3125	Principles of Procurement
2.	BBS 3126	Stores Management and Stock Control
3.	BFC 3125	Finance Accounting I
4.	BBS 3127	Supplies and Material Management I
5.	BFC 3228	Auditing Principles and Practice
6.	CIT 3100	Introduction to Computer Technology
Y1S2
7.	BFC 3227	Cost Accounting
8.	BFB 3103	Principles & Practices of Management
9.	BFB 3201	Business Law I
10.	BEC 3101	Principles of Microeconomics
11.	BFC 3175	Financial Accounting II
12.	BFB 3200	Human Resource Management I
13.	BBS 3175	Supplies & Materials Management II
14.	UCU 3102	Communication Skills
15.	UCU 3103	HIV/AIDS
Y2S1
16.	UCU 3101	Development Studies and Ethics
17.	EFN 3151	Sociology
18.	BEC 3125	Principles of Macro Economics
19.	BFB 3151	Principles of Marketing
20.	SMB 3225	Quantitative Methods I
21.	BBS 3225	Distribution  & Warehousing
22.	BEC 3325	Transport Economics
Y2S2
23.	BFB 3254	Business Law II
24.	BEC 3200	Intermediate Microeconomics
25.	BBS 3275	Retail Merchandise Management
26.	SMB 3276	Quantitative Methods II
27.	BFB 3315	Total Quality Management
28.	BBS 3276	Inventory Management
29.	BBS  3277	Purchasing Policy and Strategy
Y3S1
30.	BFB 3358	Production & Operations Management
31.	BEC 3275	Intermediate Macroeconomics
32.	BFB 3308	Marketing Management
33.	BFB 3251	Organizational Behaviour
34.	BFB 3150	Risk Management & Insurance
35.	BBS 3325	Relationship Management
36.	BFC 3379	Investment Analysis & portfolio Management
Y3S2
37.	BBS 3375	Transport Management and Policy
38.	BBS 3376	Procurement Management
39.	BBS 3377	Ethics in Purchasing and Supplies
40.	BBS 3378	Public Finance and Purchasing Practices
41.	BBS 3350	Strategic Management
42.	BBS 3379	Materials Handling and Stores Management
43.	BBS 3380	Clearing and Forwarding
44.	BBS 3381	Industrial Attachment
Y4S1
45.	BBS 3425	International Purchasing
46.	CIT 3425	Management Information Systems
47.	BEC 3406	International Banking
48.	BFC 3226	Introduction to Financial Management
49.	BBS 3426	Management of Customer Service
50.	CIT 3226	Network System Design and Implementation
51.	EMP 3350	Research Methodology I
Y4S2
52.	BBS 3475	Entrepreneurship Skills
53.	BFB 3403	Industrial Relations
54.	BBS 3476	Logistics in Purchasing & Supplies Chain Management
55.	BBS 3477	Tactics & Operations in Purchasing & Supplies
56.	CIT 3477	E-Commerce
57.	BFC 3380	Management Accounting
58.	SES 3375	Research Project

BACHELOR OF COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT

S/NO	UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
Y1S1
1.	BCM 2121	Co-operative Philosophy
2.	HBC 2105	Principles and Practice of Management
3.	HBC 2101	Business Statistics
4.	BCM 2171	Sociology
5.	BCM 2112	Financial Accounting I
6.	HBC 212	Principles of Marketing
7.	HBC 2102	Constitution & Governance
Y1S2
8.	BFM 3151	Cooperative Accounting
9.	BEC 3101	Introduction to Micro Economics
10.	SMB 3151	Management Mathematics
11.	CIB 3110	Introduction to Computer Technology
12.	BFC 3175	Financial Accounting II
13.	BFM 3152	Principles of Cooperative Management
14.	UCU 3102	Communication Skills
15.	UCU 3101	Development Studies and Ethics
16.	UU 3103	HIV/AIDS
Y2S1
17.	BEC 3150	Principles of Macroeconomics
18.	SMB 3425	Operations Research I
19.	BFC 3276	Introduction to Taxation
20.	BFM 3200	Cooperative Law
21.	BFM 3201	Cooperative Financial Management
22.	BFB 3201	Business Law
Y2S2
23.	BEC 3200	Intermediate Micro-Economics Theory
24.	BFM 3251	Cooperative Banking
25.	CIT 3251	Management Information Systems
26.	BFM 3252	Cooperative Financial Reporting
27.	BFB 3150	Principles of Insurance
28.	BFB 3227	Cost Accounting
29.	BBS 3256	Introduction to Purchasing & Supplies Management
Y3S1
30.	BBS 3326	Introduction to Supply Chain Management
31.	BEC 3250	Intermediate Macroeconomics
32.	BFM 3300	Cooperative Human Development
Accounting Option
33.	BFC 3325	Financial Reporting
34.	BFC 3228	Principles of Auditing
35.	BFC 3329	Advanced Taxation
Finance Option
36.	BFM 3301	Micro Finance
37.	BFC 3379	Investment & portfolio Management
38.	BFM 3302	Management Accounting Reports for Cooperatives
Y3S2
39.	BFB 3351	Cooperative Financial Investment Planning Business
40.	BFB 3315	Total Quality Management
41.	EMP 3350	Research Methodology
42.	BFB 3365	Industrial Attachment
Accounting Option
43.	BFC 3427	Advanced Auditing
44.	BFC 3327	Computerized Accounting
45.	BFC 3326	Issues in Taxation
Finance Option
46.	BFC 3428	Financial Accounting Theory
47.	BFC 3429	Financial Information Systems
48.	BEC 3357	Monetary Theory and Practice
Y4S1
49.	BFM 3400	Cooperative Development Policies
50.	BFM 3401	Corporate Governance
Accounting Option
51.	BFM 3403	Advanced Co-operative Financial Reporting
52.	BFM 3404	Forensic Accounting
53.	BFC 3478	Contemporary Issues in Management Accounting
Finance Option
54.	BFC 3328	Financial Institution & Markets
55.	BFC 3380	Financial Management in the Public Sector
56.	BFC 3429	International Finance
Y4S2
57.	BFM 3451	Cooperative Export/Import trade
58.	CIT 3477	E-Commerce
59.	BFB 3467	Project Management
60.	BFC 3426	Research Project (2 UNITS)
Accounting Option
61.	BFC 3376	Public Sector Accounting
62.	BFC 3377	Bankruptcy & Insolvency Accounts
63.	BFC 3378	Trust and Executorships Accounting
Finance Option
64.	BCM 2428	Project Finance Management
65.	BCM 2426	Project Risk Analysis and Management
66.	BFC 3479	Financial Risk Management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ECONOMICS

S/NO	UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
YIS1
1.	CIT 3117	Computer Applications
2.	BEC 3101	Principles of Microeconomics
3.	SMB 3110	Mathematics for Business
4.	BFC 3102	Business Studies
5.	UCU 3101	Development Studies
Y1S2
6.	BEC 3150	Principles of Macroeconomics
7.	SES 3151	Sociology
8.	BEC 3151	Contemporary Economic Issues in Africa
9.	BFB 3151	Principles of Marketing
10.	BFB 3201	Business Law
11.	BFB 3314	Gender and Development
12.	UCU 3102	Communication Skills
13.	UCU 3103	HIV / AIDS
Y2S1
14.	BEC 3200	Intermediate Microeconomics Theory
15.	BEC 3201	Mathematics for Economists I
16.	BEC 3202	Economic Statistics I
17.	BFC 3125	Financial Accounting I
18.	BFB 3103	Principles of Management
Y2S2
19.	BEC 3250	Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory
20.	BEC 3251	Mathematics for Economists II
21.	BEC 3252	Economic Statistics II
22.	BFC 3175	Financial Accounting II
23.	BEC 3253	Production Economics
24.	BFB 3251	Organizational Behaviour
25.	COMP 2231	Data Processing Systems Analysis & Design
Y3S1
26.	BEC 3300	Economic Development I
27.	BEC 3301	Advanced Microeconomic Theory
28.	BEC 3302	Econometrics I
29.	BEC 3303	Economics of Money and Banking
30.	BEC 3304	History of Economic Thought I
31.	BEC 3305	Economics of Transport and Infrastructure
32.	BEC 3306	Urban and Regional Economics
Y3S2
33.	BEC 3350	Economic Development II
34.	BEC 3351	Advanced Macroeconomic Theory
35.	BEC 3352	Econometrics II
36.	BEC 3355	History of Economic Thought II
37.	BEC 3356	Economic of Labour
38.	BEC 2257	Monetary Theory and Practice
39.	EMP 3350	Research Methodology
40.	BFB 3365	Industrial Attachment
Y4S1
41.	BEC 3400	Economics of Public Policy
42.	BEC 3401	International Economics I
43.	SMB 3425	Operations Research
44.	EMP 3401	Economics of Education
45.	BEC 3403	Energy Economics
46.	BEC 3404	Health Economics
Y4S2
47.	BEC 3450	Entrepreneurship Economics
48.	BEC 3451	Public Finance and Fiscal Policy
49.	BEC 3452	International Economics II
50.	BEC 3453	Project Planning and Evaluation
51.	BEC 3454	Economics of Industry
52.	BEC 3455	Environmental Economics
53.	BEC 3456	Natural Resource Economics
54.	BEC 3457	Research Project (2 UNITS)

   BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

S/NO	UNIT CODE	UNIT NAME
1.	BFC 3125	Introduction to Accounting I
2.	BFB 3104 BFB 3104	Introduction to Business
3.	SMB 3110	Mathematics for Business
4.	BEC 3102	Introduction to Microeconomics
5.	BFB 3103	Principles of Management
6.	CIT 3100	Introduction to Computer Technology
Y1S2
7.	BFC 3175	Financial Accounting II
8.	BFB 3152	Organizational Theory & Development
9.	BFB 3150	Insurance and Risk Management
10.	SMB 3113	Introduction to Business Statistics
11.	BEC 3150	Introduction to Macro-economics
12.	BFB 3151	Principles of Marketing
13.	UCU 3102	Communication Skills
14.	UCU 3101	Development Studies and Ethics
15.	UCU 3103	HIV/AIDS
Y2S1
16.	BFC 3225	Intermediate Accounting I
17.	BFC 3226	Introduction to Financial Management
18.	BFC 3227	Cost Accounting
19.	BFB 3200	Human Resource Management
20.	BEC 3200	Intermediate Microeconomic Theory
21.	BFB 3201	Business Law
22.	BFC 3228	Principles of Auditing
Y2S2
23.	BFC 3275	Intermediate Accounting II
24.	BFB 3251	Organizational Behaviour
25.	SMB 3425	Operations Research
26.	BFC 3276	Introduction to Taxation
27.	CIT 3291	Computer Applications for Business
28.	BEC 3250	Intermediate Macroeconomics Theory
29.	BBS 3255	Procurement & Logistics Management
Y3S1
30.	BEC 3303	Money and Banking
31.	BFB 3302	Behavioural Science
32.	BFB 3350	Strategic Management
33.	BEC 3253	Production Economics
Accounting Option
34.	BFC 3325	Financial Reporting
35.	BFC 3326	Advanced Taxation
36.	BFC 3327	Financial Accounting Theory
Finance Option
37.	BFC 3332	Advanced Financial Management
38.	BFC 3330	Financial Statement Analysis
39.	BFC 3328	Financial Institutions and Markets
Y3S2
40.	EMP 3350	Research Methodology
41.	BFB 3366	International Business Management
42.	BFB 3400	Company Law
43.	BFB 3314	Gender and Development
44.	BFC 3375	Industrial Attachment
Accounting Option
45.	BFC 3376	Public Sector Accounting
46.	BFC 3377	Bankruptcy &Insolvency Accounts
47.	BFC 3378	Trust & Executorship Accounting
Finance Option
48.	BFC 3379	Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
49.	BFC 3380	Financial Management in Public Sector
50.	BFC 3381	Project Appraisal
Y4S1
51.	BBS 3475	Entrepreneurship Skills
52.	BFB 3433	Technology and Innovation
53.	BFC 3425	Management Accounting
54.	BFB 3414	Introduction to Philosophy
Accounting Option
55.	BFC 3426	Advanced Financial Reporting
56.	BFC 3427	Advanced Auditing
57.	BFC 3428	Computerized Accounting
58.	BFC 3429	International Finance
59.	BFC 3430	Pensions Finance
60.	BFC 3434	Financial Modelling & Forecasting
Y4S2
61.	BFB 3358	Production and Operational Management
62.	BFC 3475	Management Research Project  (2 UNITS)
63.	BFB 3467	Project Management
64.	BFB 3473	Business & Social Ethics
Accounting Option
65.	BFC 3476	Forensic Accounting
66.	BFC 3330	Financial Statement Analysis
67.	BFC 3478	Contemporary issues in Management Accounting
Finance Option
68.	BFC 3479	Financial Risk Management
69.	BFC 3480	Contemporary issues in Financial Management
70.	BFC 3481	Real Estate Finance

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COURSE STRUCTURE

YEAR I

Course Code                           Course Title

UCU 3102       Communication Skills

BFC 3125        Introduction to Accounting I

BFB 3100        Constitution and Governance

EFN 3151        Sociology

BEC 3101         Principles of Micro – Economics

BFB 3103        Principles of Management

CIT 3100           Introduction to Computer Technology

UCU 3103       HIV/AIDS

SEMESTER II

Course Code                          Course Title

BFC 3175                                Financial Accounting II

SMB 3151                               Management Mathematics

BFB 3150                                Insurance and Risk Management

SMB 3113                               Introduction to Business Statistics

BEC 3150                               Principles of Macroeconomics

BFB 3151                                Principles of Marketing

UCU3101                               Development Studies  and Ethics

YEAR II

SEMESTER I

Course Code                          Course Title

BFC 3227                                Cost Accounting

BFB 3200                                Human Resource Management I

BFB 3201                                Business Law

BFB 3202                                 Introduction to Entrepreneurship

BFB 3203                                Principles of Leadership

BFB 3204                                Business English

BFB 3205                                    Public Relations

SEMESTER II

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3250                                    Introduction to Project Management

BBS 3125                                Principles of Procurement

BFB 3251                                Organizational Behaviour

BFC 3276                                Introduction to Taxation

BFC 3226                                 Introduction to Financial Management

CIT 3251                                 Management Information System

CIT 3477                                      E –Commerce

YEAR III

SEMESTER I

COMMON COURSES

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3301                                   Environmental Issues in Business

BFC 3226                                 Introduction to Financial Management

BFB 3302                                 Behavioural Science

BFB 3465                                Motivation & Stress Management

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OPTION : CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFC 3225                                Advanced Accounting 1

BFC 3330                                    Financial Management

BFC 3332                                Financial Institutions and Markets

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OPTION: CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

SMB 3300                                   Statistics for Project Managers

BFB 3212                                   Project Planning and Scheduling

BFB 3313                                   Project Costing and Control

YEAR III

SEMESTER II

COMMON COURSES

Course Code                          Course Title

EMP 3350                               Research methodology

BFB 3350                                Strategic Management

BFB 3351                                  Corporate Social Responsibility

BFB 3366                              International Business Management

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OPTION : CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFC 3426                             Advanced Accounting 2

BFC 3381                                Project Appraisal

BFC 3479                                Financial risk management

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OPTION: CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3361                                    Project Risk Analysis and Management

BFB 3362                                    Decision Making in Projects

BFB 3363                                Project Appraisal

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3365                                 Industrial attachment (8 Weeks)

YEAR IV

SEMESTER I

COMMON COURSES

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3400                                 Company Law

BFB  3401                                Cross Cultural Management

BFB 3402                                  Management of Organizational Change

BFB 3420                               Leadership and Team Building

 

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OPTION : CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFC 3428                                Computerized Accounting

BFC 3429                                Financial Information Systems

BFC 3425                                Management Accounting

PROJECT MANAGEMENT OPTION: CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3411                                   Project Portfolio Management

BFB 3412                                   project Finance

BFB 3413                                   Project Resources Management

YEAR IV

SEMESTER II

COMMON COURSES

Course Code                          Course Title

BBF 3450                              Managing Multinational Organizations

BFB 3451                                 Corporate Governance

BFB 3452                              Business Planning

BFC 3475                            Management Research Project  (2 units)

BFB 3469                                Workplace Counselling

FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING OPTION: CORE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFC 3429                                International Finance

BFC 3327                                Financial Accounting Theory

BFC 3329                               Advanced Taxation

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: CORE COURSE SPECIALIZATION UNITS

Course Code                          Course Title

BFB 3462                                   Project Management Decision Making Models

BFB 3463                                   Projects Organization, Management and Leadership

BFB 3464                                   Global project  Management

DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Jan 2017 intake

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE

BBD 2101	Principles of  Procurement
BFD 2101	Introduction to Human Resource Management
SMB 2100	Introduction to Business Statistics
CIT   2117	Computer Application
BFD 2102	Principles of  Management
BFD 2103	Principles of  Accounting I
BFD 2104	Principles of  Marketing
BED 2101	Introduction to Micro-Economics

YEAR ONE SEMETER TWO

BFD 2150	Business Law
EMP 2150	Research Methodology
BED 2151	Introduction to Macroeconomics
BDS 2255	Entrepreneurship Skills
BFD 2151	Principles of Accounting II
BFD 2152	Marketing Management
BFD 2154	Principles of Auditing
UCU 2102	Communication Skills

 YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

BFD 2201	Organizational Theory & Development
BFD 2202	Business Studies
BFD 2203	Cost Accounting
BFD 2204	Principles of  Insurance
SMB 2200	Basic Management Mathematics
EFN 2151 UCU 2101 UCU 2103	Sociology Development Studies HIV/AIDS

  YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

BFD 2207       Industrial Attachment

Jan 2016 intake

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE

BBD 2101	Principles of Procurement
BFD 2101	Introduction to Human Resource Management
SMB 2100	Introduction to Business Statistics
CIT   2117	Computer Application
BFD 2102	Principles of Management
BFD 2103	Principles of Accounting I
BFD 2104	Principles of Marketing
BED 2101	Introduction to Micro-Economics

YEAR ONE SEMETER TWO

BFD 2150	Business Law
SES 2150	Research Methodology
BED 2151	Introduction to Macroeconomics
BDS 2255	Entrepreneurship Skills
BFD 2151	Principles of Accounting II
BFD 2152	Marketing Management
BFD 2154	Principles of Auditing
UCU 2102	Communication Skills

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

BFD 2201	Organizational Theory & Development
BFD 2202	Business Studies
BFD 2203	Cost Accounting
BFD 2204	Principles of  Insurance
SMB 2200	Basic Management Mathematics
EFN 2151 UCU 2101 UCU 2103	Sociology Development Studies HIV/AIDS

 YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

BFD 2207       Industrial Attachment

Sept 2016 intake

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

BBD 2101	Principles of Procurement
BFD 2101	Introduction to Human Resource Management
SMB 2100	Introduction to Business Statistics
CIT   2117	Computer Application
BFD 2102	Principles of Management
BFD 2103	Principles of Accounting I
BFD 2104	Principles of Marketing
BED 2101	Introduction to Micro-Economics

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

BFD 2150	Business Law
EMP 2150	Research Methodology
BED 2151	Introduction to Macroeconomics
BDS 2255	Entrepreneurship Skills
BFD 2151	Principles of Accounting II
BFD 2152	Marketing Management
BFD 2154	Principles of Auditing
UCU 2102	Communication Skills

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

BFD 2201	Organizational Theory & Development
BFD 2202	Business Studies
BFD 2203	Cost Accounting
BFD 2204	Principles of  Insurance
SMB 2200	Basic Management Mathematics
EFN 2151 UCU 2101 UCU 2103	Sociology Development Studies HIV/AIDS

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

BFD 2207       Industrial Attachment

YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE

BFD 2101	Introduction to HRM
SMB 2100	Introduction to Business Statistics
CIT 2117	Computer Application
BFD 2102	Principles of Management
BFD 2103	Principles of Accounting I
BED 2101	Introduction to Microeconomics
BFD 2104 BBD 2101	Principles of Marketing Principles of Procurement

YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO

BFD 2150	Business Law
EMP 2150	Research Methodology
BED 2151	Introduction to Macroeconomics
BDS 2255	Entrepreneurship Skills
BFD 2151	Principles of Accounting II
BFD 2152	Marketing Management
UCU 2102 BFD 2154	Communication Skills Principles of Auditing

YEAR TWO SEMESTER ONE

BFE 1101	Human Resource Management
SMB1100	Basic Business Mathematics
CIT  1117	Computer Application
BFE  1102	Principles of Management
BFE  1103	Fundamentals of Accounting
BEC 1101	Introduction to Economics
UCU 1102	Communication Skills
BBC  1101	Principles of  Purchasing

YEAR TWO SEMESTER TWO

BFD 2207       Industrial Attachment

DIPLOMA IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES MANAGEMENT

YEAR ONE SEM ONE

BBD 2100       Principles of Procurement

BFD 2101       Introduction to Human Resource Management

SMB 2100       Introduction to Statistics

CIT 2117         Computer Applications

BFD 2102       Principles of Management

BFD 2103       Principles of Accounting I

BFD 2104       Principles of Marketing

BED 2101       Introduction to Micro-Economics

YEAR ONE SEM TWO

BBD 2150       Retail and Merchandise Management

BFD 2150       Business Law

EMP 2150       Research Methodology

BBD 2151       Public and International Procurement

BBD 2152       Stores Management and Stock Control

BFD 2157       Principles of Accounting II

BFD 2154       Principles of Auditing

BBD 2153       Supplies and Materials Management I

YEAR TWO SEM ONE

BFD 2202       Business Studies

BFD 2203       Cost Accounting

BED 2151       Introduction to Macro-Economics

BFD 2208       Principles & Practice of Human Resource Management

BBD 2201       Transport Management

BBD 2202       Supplies & Materials Management II

UCU 2102       Communication Skills

UCU 2103       HIV/AIDS

YEAR TWO SEM TWO

BFD 2207    Industrial Attachment

Certificate in Business Administration

BFE 1101	Human Resource Management
SMB 1100	Basic Business Mathematics
CIT  1117	Computer Applications
BFE  1102	Principles of Management
BFE  1103	Fundamentals of Accounting
BEC 1101	Introduction to Economics
UCU 1102	Communication Skills
BBC  1101	Principles of Purchasing

 CERTIFICATE IN PURCHASING AND SUPLLIES MANAGEMENT

BBC 1100       Introduction to Purchasing & Supplies Management

BBC 1103       Stores Management & Stock Control

CIT 1117         Computer Application

BFE 1102        Introduction to Principles of Management

BFE 1103        Introduction to Business Accounting

BBC 1102       Introduction to Legal issues in Procurement

BFE 1104        Principles of Marketing

BBC 1101       Retail & Merchandise Management

 Publications

 

1. Kimani, E. M, Guyo, S.H and Rita, K, L. (2016). Effects of Competitive Strategies on Students Enrolment: A Survey of Institutions of Higher Learning in Meru, County, Kenya. African Journal of Co-operative Development and Technology. Volume 1, Number 1, November 2015. ISSN 2411-6645
2. Ndungu, C.W and Guyo S. H. (2015). Corporate Entrepreneurship Practices and Revenue Generation by Government Funded Universities in Kenya. International Journal of Research in Social Sciences. Volume 5, Issue 4, November 2015. PP 124-139. ISSN: 2249-2496
3. Munjuri, G. Beatrice and Guyo S. H. (2015). Influence of Business Training on Performances of Women Owned Micro-Enterprises in Meru County, Kenya. International Journal of Management, IT and Engineering. Volume 5, Issue 4, April 2015, PP 48-61, ISSN: 2249-0558
4. Guyo S. H., Z. K.Mbugua and Benard Njehia. (2015). Investigation into Sustainability Challenges of the Youths` Enterprises in Marsabit County, Kenya. Journal of Entrepreneurship 3, No. 1 January, 2015 ISSN 2349-5383
5. Guyo S. H., Z. K.Mbugua and Benard Njehia. (2015). Effects of Business Training Needs Analysis on Competencies of Trainees: The Kenyan Experience. Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 20, Issue 1, Ver. II, January, 2015, PP 76-85
6. Guyo S. H., Benard Njehia and Z. K.Mbugua. (2015). Business Training Evaluation: Application and Effects on Trainee Competencies. Journal of Business and Management, Volume 17, Issue 1.Ver. I, January. 2015, PP 60-72
7. Kirimi,Titus and Guyo, S. H . (2014). A Survey of Determinant of Access to Informal Credit by Small Businesses in Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Business and Management. Volume 16, Issue 4, April 2014
8. Muriuki K. Muriithi, Guyo, S. H and Ibuathu C. Njati. (2014). Factors Influencing Growth of Dairy Farming Business in Imenti South District of Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Business and Management. Volume 16, Issue 4. Ver. PP 47-53, April 2014
9. Hellen, K. Machira, Ibuathu C. Njati, Kubaison S. Thiaine Guyo, S. H. (2014). Accessibility of Women Enterprise Fund among small and Micro Women Enterprise Owners in Tharaka South District, Kenya. Journal of Business and Management. Volume 16, Issue 1. Ver. III. PP 79-103, January 2014
10. Kimathi Antoney Njagi, Ibuathu Charles Njati and Guyo, S. H. (2013). Factors Affecting Profitability of Fish Farming Under Economic Stimulus Programme in Tigania East District, Meru County, Kenya. Journal of Business and Management Volume 15, Issue 3, December 2013.
11. Munene, H. Nguta and Guyo, S. H. (2013). Factors Influencing Loan Repayment Default in Micro-Finance Institutions: The Experience of Imenti North District, Kenya. International journal of applied science and technology, vol.3, no. 3, March 2013
12. Waweru, M., Guyo, S.H and Shano, D. (2011). Financing of Higher Education in Africa: A Case of Ethiopian Public Universities` Revenue Diversification Strategies. International Journal of business and Public Management, vol.1, no.1, April, 2011
13. Waweru, M., Guyo, S. H and Shano, D. (2011). Financing of Higher Education in Africa: A Case of Ethiopian Public Universities` cost containment Strategies. Education Research vol. 2, no. 4, April, 2011
14. Shano, D and Guyo, S. H. (2011). The use of marketable securities by large companies: A case of companies listed at Nairobi stock exchange. Kenya. Journal of Education Planning Economics and Management, Volume 3, Number 3, July 2011
15. Guyo, S. H. (2010). Consumer Ethnocentrisms versus Polycentricism in Bangalore Mega polis: Lessons for Kenyan Marketers. International Journal of Professional Practice. Volume 1, number 1. pp 55-64
16. L, Dawe. S and Mbogo. J, (2016). The influence of loan collateral requirements on loan uptake from banks listed at NSE, Research journal
17. N, Dawe.S, and Rukangu.S ,(2016).Management Factors Influencing Financial Sustainability of Youth Group Projects Funded by Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Maara Sub-County of Tharaka Nithi County, International Journal of Advanced Research in Engineering & Management
18. S, Shano. S and Rukangu.S ,(2016).Use of Control Activities in Fraud Control in Financial Institutions: A Case of Financial Institutions in Meru Town, Kenya,International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, United Kingdom Vol. IV, Issue 8, 589-602 http://ijecm.co.uk/
19. Dawe,M.S(2016).Be wary investors: Foremost factors in asset performance in East Africa. A case of collective investment schemein Kenya.Research in Economics and management. Stolink, United State. vol1(1)
20. Dawe,M.S(2016).The market timing skills of fund managers in developing economies: a case of Kenya equity and blended funds ,World Scientific News 45(2), 111-125
21. Kirimi, J and Dawe, M.S (2016).Influence of corporate social responsibility activities on the financial performance of commercial banks in Meru town, Kenya” International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom Vol. III, Issue 9, September 2015 http://ijecm.co.uk/     ISSN 2348 0386.
22. Dawe, M. S (2014). The performance of equity funds in Kenya” Asian Journal of Business and Management (ISSN: 2321 – 2802) Volume 02– Issue 05.
23. Dawe,M.S .,Pokhariyal,G. and Muroki,M.(2014).The performance persistence of mutual funds in Kenya International Journal of Economics and Finance; Vol. 6, No. 8; 2014 .ISSN 1916-971X E-ISSN 1916-9728
24. Waweru, G., Mbogo, J. and Shano, M.D. (2013). Privatization conundrum in the 21^st century: A study of privatized companies quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange (European Journal of Business and Management, ISSN 2222-1905, ISSN 2222-2839 (Online), Vol.5, No.18, 2013
25. Waweru, G., Mbogo, J. and Shano, M.D. (2013. Effect of privatization on liquidity performance: A case of firms listed at Nairobi stock exchange (IJEF)
26. Muguna,A.T. and Dawe, M.S.(2010).The impact of stress and the importance of its Management by the organization (OSSREA)
27. Hussein, O., Ibuathu, C. N. & Rukangu, S. (2016). Influence of Work Life Balance on Employee Job Satisfaction: A Case of Northern Rangelands Trust in Isiolo County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management. United Kingdom; http://ijecm.co.uk/ IV, Issue 11 PP (443-457) November 2016; ISSN 2348 0386.
28. Ndunga, R. M., Ibuathu, C. N. & Rukangu, S. (2016). Influence of Technological Innovation on Bank Performance in Meru town, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management. United Kingdom; http://ijecm.co.uk/ IV, Issue 11, PP (481-495) November 2016; ISSN 2348 0386.
29. Ibuathu C. N. (2016). Drug Abuse and Addiction Effects on Human Body. IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 21, Issue 9 Ver. 3 (Sep. 2016) PP 54-57 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845. iosrjournals.org.
30. Ibuathu C.N. (2016). Planning and Managing Technical and Vocational Education in Polytechnics: Priorities in Training Trends and Prospects: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention ISSN (Online): 2319 – 7722, ISSN (Print): 2319 – 7714 www.ijhssi.org ||Volume 5 Issue 4 ||April. 2016 || PP.06-18.
31. Awando, P. A., Simon R. & Ibuathu, C. N., (2015). Influence of Financial Resource on Successful Implementation of Strategic Plans in the Ministry of Land, Housing and Urban Development in Meru County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom Vol. I I I, Issue 11 PP 929-939 November 2015
32. Munyua C. K., Rukangu S. & Ibuathu C. N. (2015). Influence of Remuneration on Performance of Banking Agent Workers in Meru County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management; United KingdomVol. III, Issue 11, PP 702-714, November 2015.
33. Kaguri, M., Ibuathu C. N. & Kubaison, S. T. (2014). Financial Management Challenges Facing Implementation of Free Day Secondary Education in Imenti North District, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) e-ISSN: 2278-487X, p-ISSN: 2319-7668. Volume 16, Issue 1. Ver. III (Jan. 2014), PP 55-78.
34. Muriuki K.M., Guyo H. & Ibuathu C.N. (2014). Factors Influencing Growth of Dairy Farming Business in Amentia South District of Meru County, Kenya. IOSR Journal of Business and Management 01/2014; 16(4):21-31. DOI: 10.9790/487X-16432131.
35. Ibuathu C.N. & Kubaison S.T. (2013). The Impact of Vocational Training for Rural Development: A case Study of Youth Polytechnics in Nyambene District. International Journal of Human Resource and procurement, Vol.1, Issue 1, 2013 (http://www.ijse.org).
36. Ibuathu C.N. & Kubaison S.T. (2013). Realizing Equal Opportunities among Youth Groups in Accessing Government Financial Credit Facilities. International Journal of Human Resource and procurement, Vol.1, Issue 1, 2013 (http://www.ijse.org).
37. Njagi A. & Ibuathu C.N. (2013). Factors Affecting Profitability of Fish Farming under Economic Stimulus Programme in Tigania East District, Meru County, Kenya-IOSR Journal of Business and Management; Volume 15 Issssue:3, 2013 (http://www.iosrjournals.org).
38. Rita K.L (2016);Effects of Talent Attraction on Organization Performance in Companies listed in Nairobi Security Exchange in Kenya ,International Journal of Science and Research,Vol 5(10)
39. Rita K.L (2016); Effects of Learning and Development on Organization Performance in Companies Listed in Nairobi Securities Exchange, International Journal of Social Sciences and Entrepreneurship Vol 5(10)
40. Ndumba M, Rita L, and Rukangu S.(2016); Effects of Human Resource Management practices on growth of Sacco societies in Imenti North Sub County”. International Journal of Science and Research,Vol 5(10)
41. Kathambi C. K, Lyria R and Rukangu S (2016); Effects of Job Satisfaction on Public Service Employee Performance in the Ministry of Education in Meru County, International Journal of advanced Research in Engineering and management .
42. Njoroge J. K, Lyria R.  and Mwenda G.  (2016) ;Social – Economic and Legal Factors affecting Growth of Business owned by Entrepreneurs with Disability in Rural Areas in Kenya, International Journal of Science and Research,Vol 5(10)
43. Mutuma , lyria R and  Ireri J (2016);Challenges of Budget Implementation in the Public Sector ,A Case of Meru County, International Journal of Science and Research, Vol 5(10)
44. Kamba K. A, Wachira A. and Rita L. (2016),; Influence  of Performance of Various Products on Financial Sustainability of Micro Finance Institutions in Imenti North Sub County
45. Muchena Z. K, Rita L. and Ntongai D. (2016); Effects of strategic responses on competitiveness of Saving and Credit cooperative society, a survey of Imenti North sub-county Meru county, International Journal of advanced multidisciplinary Research Vol 3(10)
46. Kamwara R , Lyria R, Mbogo J.(2016)“The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial performance of manufacturing ,Construction and Allied Sector of Nairobi Securities Exchange ,Kenya, International Journal of advanced multidisciplinary Research Vol 3(10)
47. Mwangi H. M,Wachira V.and Rita K..L (2015); Effects of Inventory Conversion Period on profitability of Tea Factories in Meru County ,Kenya. International Journal of Economics Commerce and Management Vol 3(10)
48. Gakuu K.J, Wachira A. and Lyria K. L;(2015) Influence of Collateral Requirements on SACCO’s Credit Accessibility in Imenti North Sub-County, Kenya. International Journal of Economics Commerce and Management Vol 3(9). pp890-903.
49. Thuranira E.B,Kubaison T.and Rita K. L (2015); Contribution of Mobile payments in The Growth of Micro Business ,A case of M-pesa in Maua Town ,Kenya. International Journal of Economics Commerce and Management. Vol 3 (11).
50. Gatakaa P.N,Kubaison T and  Lyria R.K.(2015); Influence of Startup Loans From Youth Enterprise Development Fund on Growth of Youth Enterprise in Maara Constistuency ,Kenya .International Journal of Economics Commerce and Management, Vol 3(11).
51. Kibicho S.W,Rita K.and Shano M.(2017) Effectiveness of Financial practices on Public Sector Reforms in Kenya Rural Roads Authority,Kenya.European Journal of Economics and Financial Research,Vol 2(5)
52. Mwithiga I.,Rita K.and Shano M.(2017) Influence of Entrepreneur Skills on the Growth of Micro and Small Enterprises Owned by Women In Meru County.European Journal of Social Sciences Studies .Vol 2(9).

 

53. Lwiki, T., Ojera,P. ,Mugenda ,N. and Wachira ,A.(2013)The Impact  of Inventory  Management  Practices  on Financial  Performance  of Sugar  Manufacturing  Firms  in Kenya . International Journal of Business, Humanities and Technology.  3 (5)
54. Muinde, M. and Njoroge, Z. (2014). The role of strategic procurement approaches in internal supply performance: A case study of Kenya vehicle manufacturer’s ltd. International journal of social sciences and enterprenuership.Vol 1(13).
55. Njura,FK.,Kubaison,T(2017)Influence of Leadership Styles on Service Delivery in Embu County Government,Kenya.European Journal of Economic and Financial Research,Vol.2 Issue 5.
56. Bita, GM., Kubaison,ST., Muketha,MK(2016) Influence of cost leadership as a generic competitive strategy on Microfinance institutions’ customer satisfaction in Meru,Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research.Volume 3, Issue 11 -2016
57. Muketha,J.K.,Kubaison,ST.,Thuranira,L.(2016)Influence of Relationship Marketing on Customer Retention in the Branches of Commercial Banks in Meru Town, Kenya. International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research. Volume 3, Issue 11 -2016
58. Wanjira, JW., Kubaison ST, Nzomo, M.M(2016)Effect Of Innovation On Performance Of KTDA
59. Managed Factories In Meru County, Kenya, International Journal Of Advanced Research in Engineering & Management (IJAREM)Vol.2 Issue 4,2016.
60. Ndiga,PG,Kubaison,ST.,Lyria,RK(2015) Influence Of Startup Loans From Youth Enterprise Development Fund On Growth Of Youth Enterprises In Maara Constituency, Kenya.International Journal of Economics,Commerce and Management . III, Issue 11, November 2015
61. Sandi, JM.,Kubaison,ST.,Rukangu,SM(2015)Effect of Staff Performance Appraisal Outcomes on Employee Job Performance: A Case of Invesco Assurance Company Kenya Limited. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) Volume 17, Issue 11 .Ver. II (Nov. 2015)
62. Ethang’atha,B.T., Kubaison,ST.,Lyria,RK(2015) Contributions Of Mobile Payments In The Growth Of Micro Business A Case Of M-Pesa In Maua Town, Kenya. International Journal of Economics,Commerce and Management . III, Issue 11, November 2015
63. Githinji,GW.,Kubaison,ST.,Rukangu,SM.(2015) Role Of Training Staff In Customer Satisfaction In The Banking Sector: A Case Of Equity Bank In Central Rift Region, Kenya.The Sstrategic Journal Of Business & Change Management 2, Iss. 2 (125), pp 2078 – 2098, Nov 16, 2015, www.strategicjournals.com, ©Strategic Journals
64. Mutiria,JK.,Kubaison,ST.,Rukangu,SM(2015) Factors Influencing Employee Retention at Meru University of

Science and Technology. IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) Volume 17, Issue 11 .Ver. II (Nov. 2015), PP 75-82

65. iosrjournals.org

Kubaison,ST.,Gachunga,HG.,Odhiambo,R.(2014)  Relationship Between Direct Participation Schemes  And  Organizational Performance In Government Owned Agencies In Kenya.International Journal of Research In Social Sciences.Vol.4 issue 4(Aug.2014).

66. Makena,P.,  Kubaison,TS.,   Njati , CI(2014). Challenges Facing Women Entrepreneurs In Accessing Business

Finance In Kenya: A Case Of Ruiru Township, Kiambu County IOSR Journal of Business and Management (IOSR-JBM) Volume 16, Issue 4. Ver. III (Apr. 2014), PP 83-91 www.iosrjournals.org

67. Machira,K.,Njati,C., Kubaison,ST(2014)Realizing equal opportunities among youth groups in agribusiness sector in accessing government financial credit facilities, IOSR Journal of Business and Management, Vol.15 Issue no.2, Nov.2013.
68. Kawira,M., Kubaison, ST.,Ibuathu, CN(2014)Accessibility of women enterprise fund among small and micro enterprise owners in Tharaka South District.IOSR, Journal of Business and Management Vol.16, Issue 1, 2014
69. Ibuathu,CN.,Kubaison, ST.(2013)The impact of vocational training for rural development: A case study of Youth Polytechnics in Nyambene District. International Journal of Human Resource & Procurement, Vol.1 issue 5, 2013.
70. Kubaison,ST(2014)The Mediating role of employee attitude between participation schemes and organizational performance in state corporations in Kenya. IJRSS Vol.4 no.3, July 2014.
71. Kubaison,ST.,Gachunga H.,Odhiambo,R(2014) Relationship between direct participation schemes and organizational performance in GOAs in Kenya.IJRSS Vol.4 issue No. 4.August, 2014.
72. Kubaison, ST.,Ibuathu CN., Kaguri,M.( 2014) Financial Management Challenges Facing Implementation of Free Day Secondary Education in Imenti North District, Kenya”. IOSR Journal of Business and Management, Volume 16, Issue 1. Ver. III.
73. Itonga, L., Waweru, G., & Huka, G. S. (2016). Implications of credit access and financial performance of women owned micro and small enterprises in Imenti north sub-county, Kenya. International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management, 4(11), 583-587.
74. Wangechi, G. P., & Waweru, G. (2015). Effects of Information on Loan Access: A Case of Small and Medium Enterprises in Kenya. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 5(6), 190-207.
75. Kahuria, C. W., & Waweru, G. (2015). Does capital structure matter? Effects on profitability of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Journal of Business Economics and Finance, 4(3), 316-330.
76. Waweru, G., Mbogo, J., Shano, M., & Gichana, I. (2014). Impact of Privatization on Companies Liquidity: A Case of Companies Listed At Nairobi Securities Exchange. International Journal of Empirical Finance, 2(1), 1-26.
77. Mbogo, J., & Waweru, G. (2014). Corporate Turn Around Strategies By Financially Distressed Companies Quoted At The Nairobi Securities Exchange. Research Journal of Finance and Accounting, 5(2), 137-147.
78. Ntongai, D.M, (2016)/ Knowledge, the Fulcrum of Industry competition; International Journal of Strategic Management. Vol. 5(4). Pp 108-122
79. Mugwika, G.R. (2012). “The Kenyan SME: the case of IMDC limited.”International journal of business and management cases (IJBMC), Vol.1 (1).

 

83. Kilonzi, E.M., Rukangu, S. Mugwika, G.R. (2015). “Effects of sweepstakes on growth of deposits in national bank branches within Nairobi county of Kenya” journal of humanities and social science (IOSR-JHSS) volume 20, issue 11, ver. I.
84. Kilonzi, E.M., Rukangu, S. Mugwika, G.R. (2015).”Effects of sales contest on growth of deposits in national bank branches within Nairobi county of Kenya” international journal of management research & review (IJMRR) volume 5/issue 10
85. Kilonzi, E.M., Rukangu, S. Mugwika, G. (2016).” Relationship between sales promotion and growth of deposits in national bank of Kenya, Nairobi county” international journal of advanced engineering and management research (IJAEMR) vol. 1 issue 5
86. Rintaugu, G., Rukangu, S., & Kalinda, M.J. (2016). “Influence of Agency Banking Services on Service Delivery in Equity Bank. A Study of Meru County, Kenya.” International Journal of Economics, Commerce, and Management (IJECM), 4, issue 14.

84. Magdalene M;Nguta H,Shano M( 2017)”Influence of Financial Innovationson Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya”International Journal of Economics and Finance Vol 6(12)

 Research Projects Completed

 2014

1. Murithi Margeret Karimi”Factors that influence growth of Real Estate Investments ,a survey of residential Real Estate in Meru Township,kenya.MBA-0010/2011
2. Makena Phillis”Challenges facing Women Entrepreneurs in Accessing Credit facilities in kenya;A case of ruirutownship Kiambu County
3. Machira Hellen Kawira”Accessibility of Women Enterrprise Fund by Women Micro-Enterprise owners in Tharaka South sub County,Kenya MSE/0005/2011
4. Beatrice Gacheri Munjuri”Effects of trining in Business operation on performance of Women Microenterprises funded by women enterprise fund in Imenti North,Meru county ,kenya
5. Murianki Morris Murithi’Effects of promotion elements on sales ,acase of women groups in Imenti North District,meru County.MBA-0013-2011
6. Margeret kananu”Factors Influencng the choice of University by self sponsored students in Kenya.A survey of Universities in Meru County.mba-0023/2011
7. Eliezer Kaburu”Factors Influencing Coffee Societies in Imenti North and Buuri Districts of Meru County ,kenya MBA-0017/2011
8. Chabari Joseph Kabii”Influence of Government Regulations on the performance of alcoholic Businesses in kenyamba/0008/2011
9. Kimathi Anthony Njagi”Factors affecting profitability of fish farming under economic stimulas programme in Tigania East District,meru County,Kenya MSE /0004/2011
10. Gacicio Pauline Wangechi”Factors affecting smaal and Medium Enterprises owners in accessing loans from Commercial Banks ,a case of Small and meidam enterprises in meru County munipality,Kenya mba-0011/2011

2015

1. Daniel Wachira Githinji “Role of Training staff on customer Satisfaction in the Banking Sector,A case of Equity Bank in Central Rift Region ,Kenya MBA/0012/2011
2. Jackson Makenzi Kalinda” Influence of Agency Banking Services on Service Delivery in Equity Bank ,A study of meru County .MBA/0053/2012
3. Janet Kaari “Factors Influencing employee Retention at Meru Universityb of Science and Technology.MBA-0044/2012
4. Elijah Mulei Kilonzi”Effects of sales Promotion on growth of deposits in national Bank Branches Within Nairobi County.MBA-0022/2011
5. Munyua Kendi Caroline “Influence of working Environment on banking Agent workers performance ;A case of Postbank Agent in Meru County.MBA -043/2012
6. Lucy Kagwiria mwirigi”Use of non Monetary Incentives to Improve Service Delivery in Public Institutions In Tharaka Nithi County,a case of chukka university.MBA-0059/2012
7. Samuel Ngigi Nyakarimi”Internal control Systems as means of Fraud Control in Deposit taking Financial Institutions in Imenti North sub county .MBA-0088/2013
8. Julius Mugambi Sandi’Effects of staff Performance appraisal outcomes on employee job performance ,a case of Invesco Assurance Kenya Limited.MBA040/2013
9. Jephitha Kirimi Karuti” Influence of corporate Social responsibility activities on financial performance of commercial banks in Meru Town,Meru County.MBA-030/2012
10. Muturi harrisison Mwangi”Effects of Working Capital Management on profitability of tea factories in Meru County”MBA/0084/2013
11. Mkuma Ezekiel Kimani”Effects of Competitive Strategies on Students Enrolment ;A survey of institution of higher learning in Meru County”MBA /0082/2013
12. Awando Phillip ager “Determinants of successful implementation of strategic plan for the ministry of lands, housing and urban development offices, in meru county “MBA-067/2012
13. Bernard Thuranira Ethangatha “Contribution of mobile payment on growth of micro Business ,a case of M-pesa in Maua ,Meru.MBA-0062/2012
14. Ndiga Purity “Role of youth enterprise development fund on the growth of youth enterprise,A case of Maara constituency ,tharaka Nithi County.BS402/4207/13
15. Elizabeth Kananu “determinants of lending interest rates of commercial banks in Kenya.MBA-0052/2012
16. Catherine Wahito Kahuria “Effects of capital structure of financial performance of affirm,a case of companies listed at Nairobi Securities Exchange .MBA-0047/2012.
17. John Gakuu Karanja”Determinants of Sacco Credit Accessibility in Imenti North sub County;A survey of Sacco’s in Imenti North sub County.

2016

1. Monica Ndumba Marangu,”Effects of Human Resource Management practices on growth of Sacco societies in Imenti North Sub County”. Registration number MBA/0065/2012.
2. Caroline Kathambi Kinoti,” Effects of Job Satisfaction on Public Service Employee Performance in the Ministry of Education in Meru County”. Registration number MBA-0056/2012.
3. Justin Njoroge Kagweri “Social – Economic and Legal Factors affecting Growth of Business owned by Entrepreneurs with Disability in Rural Areas in Kenya “BS402/4209/13.

1. Muchena Zipporah Karamana” Effects of strategic responses on competitiveness of saving and credit cooperative society. (A survey of Imenti north sub-county Meru county) Bus401/4204/2013
2. Mutuma Annie M.”Challenges of Budget Implementation in the Public Sector ,A Case of  Meru County”MBA-0060/2012
3. Kiriinya Agnes Kamba “ Influence of Performance of Various Products on Financial Sustainability of Micro Finance Institutions in Imenti North Sub County”MBA-0090/2013
4. Robert Kamwara ,“The Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Financial Performance of Manufacturing ,Construction and Allied Sector of Nairobi Securities Exchange ,Kenya “ BS401/0285/13
5. Ndege Eric”Management Factors Influencing Financial Sustainability of Youth Group Projects Funded by Youth Enterprise Development Fund in Maara Sub County of Tharaka Nithi County”MBA-0048/2012.
6. Leah Wangui” Influence Of Human Resource Development Practices on Employment engagement in Non –Governmental Organization operating in Meru,kenya”BS401/4211/2014
7. David Gitonga Kathuraku”Effect of Recruitment and Selection Procedures on Workers Job Performance in Isiolo County Gorvernment,Kenya.BS401/4223/2014
8. Osman Hussein Ali” Effects of Work Environment on Employee Job Satisfaction ,A case of Northern Rangelands Trust.MBA0061/2012
9. Geoffrey Mwikamba Bita”Influence of Generic Competitive Strategies on Microfinance institutions on customer Satisfaction in Meru Town,Kenya “BS4225/2014
10. Lenity Gatwiri Ncheri”Institutional Factors Influencing Loan Uptake from Commercial bankslisted in the Nairobi Securities Exchange ,Kenya.BS 401/4218/2014
11. Raymond Mwendwa Ndonga” Innovation on Commercial Banks Fianancial Performance .A survey of commercial Banks Branches in meru County of Kenya.MBA/0071/2012
12. Juliet Wanjira Wambui “Effect of strategic cost management on Finacial Performance of Tea factories in Meru County.BS401/7212/13
13. Jackson Makenzi Kalinda”Influence of agency Baking services on service delivery in Equity Bank, A case of Meru County .MBA/0053/2012
14. Michael Njeru”Effects of credit management system on loan performance of commercial Banks Kenya MBA-0027/2011.
15. Charity Muthoni Ndengwa “Factors Influencing Financial Performance of Microfinance Institutions In Imenti North Subcounty,meru counntybs-4205/2014
16. Joan Karambu Muketha”Influence of Relationship Marketing on Customer retention in the Selected Commercial Banks in Meru,Kenya”MBA/0081/13.
17. Lucy Itonga” factors affecting financial performance of women owned micro and small enterprises in imenti north sub-county, meru county, kenya” BS401/4211/13

Graduated December 2017

1. Mwithiga Isaac “Determinants of Growth of Women owned micro and small etnterprises in Meru County,(A survey of enterprises within Meru Town” BS 402/4205/13

 

2. Doreen Ntinyari Nkoroi” The Extent of Absorption of Mobile Money Services  on Working Capital Management By smes Within Meru Town Central Business District “BS401/0290/1

 

3. Kibicho Simon Wahome”The Effectiveness of Financial Management Pratices on Public Sector Reforms-A Case of Kenya Rural Roads Authority ”MBA -0054/2012Flora

 

4. Njura Kanyua ”Factors Influencing Implementation of Service Delivery in County Government of Embu,kenya”BS401/7210/14

 

5. Magdalene Ngala Mukiri “Influence of Financial Innovations on Performance of Commercial Banks in Kenya” International Journal of Economics and Finance BS401/4216/13

Ongoing Research Projects

S/no.	Supervisor  name	2nd supervisor	Students detail	Title of the project/proposal	s/no.
	Dr. Guyo S. Huka		MBA/0076/2013: Abdikadir Mohamed Ali	Challenges Facing Marketing of Livestock and Livestock Products in Isiolo County, Kenya	1
	Dr. Rita Lyria	Dr. Ann	MBA-0058/2012RA1 :Muriungi Nancy Kanyiri	Relationship between strategy development and performance of public organizations. A survey of national governmentdepartments in Isiolo county	2

 

	Dr. kubaison thiane	Lydia Thuranira	Bs401/7216/13:Lydia M Muriuki	Influence of Communication Channels in Enhancing Performance at County Government of Isiolo	3
	Dr. Guyo	Julius Ithai	BS402/4203/13: Kamundi Mwiti Silas	The influence of women enterprise fund in meru. The case of women enterprenuers in central imenti constituency	4
	Dr. Njati Charles	Dr Rita	BS402/4208/13: Murikinyi M’Kiugu	Determinants of Entrepreneurial intentions among Undergraduate Students in Kenya. A case of Meru University of Science and Technology	5
		Dr. Njati	BS401/4206/14 :Njeru Lucy Wanja	A comparative study on customer relationship strategies adoipted by major higher learning institutions in kenya	6
		Dr.Rukangu	MBA-0057/2012: Muriuki Alex	Influence of Youth Enterprise Development Fund on the Growth of Individual Youth Enterprises	7
		Dr. Rukangu	MBA-0002/2011: Wekesa Sichangi	An Investigation of the Effects of Flexible Working Arrangement on Employee Work Performance at Finlay Farm in Timau, Meru County	8
	Dr. Mohamed Shano	Dr. Rukangu	MBA/0038/2012: Kinoti Stephen Kithinji	Effect of Adoption Computerized Accounting on Financial Performance : A Case of Manufacturing Companies Quoted in NSE	9
		Virginia Wachira	MBA-0049/2012:Muriuki Lilian Muthoni	The Effects of Agency Banking on Performance of Commercial Banks in Meru County	10
	Dr. Agness	Dr. Njati	MBA-0025/2011: Mwithimbu John Mutwiri	Devolved government services and its effect on performance of county government employees in Meru central sub county	11
	Muriungi Antony	Dr. Njati	Bs401/7201/13:Kennedy Omukuba Nyawanga	The impact of working capital management on the financial performance of firms	12
	Mr. Gatobu	Dr. Guyo	Doreen Kendi Reg No.BS401/4209/15	Effects of Efficient Management Information System on quality decisions	13
	Dr. waweru	Dr. Elijah walubukha	Kenneth Paul Thuranira Reg No.BS401/4210/15	The role of internal audit function in promoting effective corporate governance of county governments in Kenya.	14
	Patrick kireria	Dr.Shano	Bonface Maingi Gatobu Reg No.BS401/2605/15	The effects of Internal audit in Management system in fraud minimization in Meru County	15
	Alex Wachira	Dr. Elijah walubukha	Gladys Onkundi Reg No.BS401/4209/15	Factors determining credit facilities by small enterprises in Gakoromone Market	16
	Virginia Wachira	Dr. Guyo S. Huka	Dennis Gichuru Reg No.BS401/4209/15	Effects of Interest rate capping on financial performance of banks	17
	Dr. Shano	Dr. Guyo S. Huka	Gaichuru Eunice Murugi Reg No.BS401/2604/15	The effects of Financial Innovation on Financial performance on Sacco’s within the Eastern region in Kenya	18
	Virginia Wachira	Dr. Rita Lyria	Doris Mwendwa Kaibiria Reg No.BS401/4207/15	Influence of mobile banking on profitability of banking Institutions, a case study of Meru County	19
	Virginia Wachira	Dr. Guyo S. Huka	Silma Keitany Hillary Reg No.BS401/2607/15	Challenges facing implantation of IFMIS	20
	Virginia Wachira	Dr. Rita Lyria	Geoffrey Muchai Reg No.BS401/4205/15	Factors affecting revenue generation among water service providers in Kenya	21
	Virginia Wachira	Dr. Rita Lyria	Bob Mwenda Reg No.BS401/2608/15	Market interest rate and Commercial Bank Profitability in Kenya	22
	Prof. Kirigia	Dr. Rita Lyria	Kirema Boniface Mung’ori Reg No.BS401/2603/15	Factors affecting accessibility of financial services from micro financial institutions by women Entrepreneurs in Meru town	23
	Dr.Guyo	Dr. Shano	Muriuki Everlyne Makena Reg No.BS401/2602/15	Effects of Financial Inclusion on the growth of Microfinance Institutions in Kenya	24
	Dr. Elijah walubukha	Haldess Nguta	Susan Muthoni Kiambi Reg No.BS401/2606/15	Challenges facing adoption of IFMIS by County Governments’ case study of Meru County	25
	Dr. Ann Muriuki	Dr. kubaison thiane	Catherine Karambu Mwamba Reg No.BS401/4202/15	Strategy Implementation in deposit taking Saccos	26
	Dr. Agness Mungania	Dr. kubaison thiane	Grace Karimi Gitonga Reg No.BS401/4212/15	Work environment conflict and employees’ productivity, a case study of county governments in Kenya.	27
	Dr. Shano	Haldess Nguta	Johnson Mwirigi Ritha Reg no. BS401/8601/15	Credit policy and its effect on the performance of small and medium enterprise in Maua town	28
	Dr. Elijah walubukha	Dr. kubaison thiane	Kaburia Elias Guantai Reg No. Bs401/8208/16	Determinants of employee turnover in flower farming in Meru county	29
	Dr. Elijah walubukha	Dr. kubaison thiane	Gitonga Martin Mutembei Reg no. Bs401/8607/15	Organizational reward system and job satisfaction of health workforce in county government of meru county	30
	Samuel Mbogori	Dr. Shano	Dennis Murega Ntahbathia BS401/8602/15	Working capital management and their effectiveness on business profitability of small and medium enterprises at isiolo town	31
	Alex Wachira	Dr. Shano	Mwangi antony kiragu Reg no. MBA-0075/13	Influence of credit risk management practices on financial performance of commercial banks in meru	32
	Alex Wachira	Dr. Rukangu	Gitari Magdalene Mwende BS401/0291/13	The effect of credit handling process on the performance of commercial banks listed at Nairobi stock exchange	33
	Gichana	Dr. Elijah walubukha	Mburung’a Elicana Mwiti MBA-0085/2013	Evaluation of the internal audit on the financial performance of banks listed at NSE	34
	Dr. Ann Muriuki	Dr.Rukangu	Gitobu Ayub Muroria BS402/4201/13	The role of business planning in promoting growth of small enterprise. A case of selected small enterprises in Meru county	35
	Dr  Guyo	Dr. Kubaison	Gitonga Martin Kinoti BS401/4213/13	Effect of strategic alliances on the financial performance insurance firms in Meru town	36
	Dr. waweru	Frank kirianki	Judy M.Munyao BS401/4208/14	Influence of technology on management accounting in public sector	37
	Samuel Mbogori	Dr. Waweru	Nthigah G. Mercy BS401/4203/14	Determinants of loan defaults in the micro finance banking. A case study of women enterprise fund credit in tharaka constituency	38
	Frank Kirianki	Dr Agness mungania	Gatobu Henry Alaine BS401/4221/14	The influence of IFMIS on cash management in meru county	39
	Dr. waweru	Dr rita	Kaaria Jackline Gakii BS401/0281/13	Importance of individual investment to energizing the economy	40
	Alex wachira	Dr. Njati Charles	Kimani Stephen BS401/4219/14	Effect of computerized accounting on financial performance of saving and credit cooperative society in Imenti north constituency	41
	Dr. Mohamed Shano	Dr. Rukangu	Ithara Mary Karwirwa MBA-0087/2013	Determinants  of capital structure for banking sector firms listed in Nairobi securities   exchange	42
	Dr. waweru	Dr. Njati Charles	Mba-086-2013 Patrick Muriki Kiruki	Risk based audit in enhancing effective advisory and assurance services to public universities in Kenya A survey of public Universities in Embu, Tharaka Nithi and Meru counties	43
	Alex wachira	Dr. Rukangu	Mwangi Alex Muchoki BS401/4213/13	Effectiveness of risk management strategies on foreign currency exposure amongst oil marketing companies in Kenya	44
	Dr. Njati Charles	Dr. Guyo S Huka	MBA/0072/2013	The impact of performance appraisal on employee productivity. A survey of commercial banks in Meru town	45
	Dr. Shano	Dr. Njati Charles	MBA/0089/2013: Kaibiria Charles Mwenda	Implementation of IPSAS in County Government	46
	Ntongai	Dr. Rita	MBA-0079/2013 Njeru Dennis Mugendi	The Analysis of resource Factors influencing strategy Implementation at Meru County Government	47
	Mr. Gatobu	Dr. Rukangu	MBA-0073/2013 Ng’ang’a Eva Nyambura	Effect of marketing mix on customer perceptions: a case of Hello money in meru County	48
	Dr. Gabriel Waweru	Dr. Rita	MBA-0070/2013 Ngumbi Avignon Mbiti	Effects of credit accessibility by customers on the profitability of micro finance institutions in Imenti North Sub county	49
	Dr. Shano	Dr. Rita	MBA-0050/2012 Kithinji Frankline Festus	Effect of credit information sharing on small and medium enterprises access to bank credit in Meru county, Kenya	50
	Dr. Rita	Dr. Agness	MBA-0041/2012 Mutai Martin Mugambi	Relationship between reward and motivation among employees	51
	Julius Ithai	Dr. Rukangu	BS401/0287/13   Riungu Senan Kawira	The impact of auditing on the performance of  small and medium sized enterprises	52
	Frank kirianki	Dr. Rita	BS401/0288/13                 Gitonga Jeremy Macharia	An investigation into the effect of internal control systems on financial performance of commercial banks listed at NSE	53
	Dr. Kubaison	Dr. Rukangu	MBA-0042/2012 Muthamia Joseph Kirimi	Not yet	54
	Dr. Shano	Dr. Guyo	BS401/0283/13 Thiringi  Daniel  Mwirabua		55
	Mr. Gatobu	Dr. Rukangu	MBA-0045/2012 Kinyua Pamela Makandi	Phone not going through	56
	Mr. Gatobu	Dr. Guyo	MBA-0046/2012 Mutwiri Doreen Kendi		57
	Dr.Rita	Dr. Rukangu	MBA-0064/2012 Matti Leonard Kaburu	Not interested, retired from job	58
	Dr. Kubaison	Dr. Ann	MBA-0083/2013 Kavengi Winfred Koki	Not yet	59
	Lydia Thuranira	Dr. Rita	BS402/4202/13     Kaari Gerald Njagi		60
	Lydia Thuranira	Dr. Rita	BS401/7208/13  Mwanza Mutinda Bernard		61
			BS401/4201/14 Miriam Karimi		62
	Dr. Kubaison	Dr. Ann	BS401/4206/13 Mutwiri Sarah Gatwiri		63
	Dr. Shano	Patrick Kireria	MBA-0051/2012 Kinoti Humphrey Kiumbani		64
	Alex Wachira	Dr. Guyo	MBA-0078/2013 Kinoti Eric Mwirigi		65
	Alex Wachira	Dr. Rukangu	MBA-0075/2013 Mwangi Anthony Kiragu		66
	Dr. Gabriel Waweru	Dr. Agness	MBA-0074/2013 Barack Hassan Wako	The impact of index based livestock insurance on Kenyan economy
	Alex Wachira	Dr.	MBA-0035/2012 David Nagaa Silikan		68

 

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