Maasai Mara University - Knowledge for prosperity - Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship

1.0 BACKGROUND

1.1 UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY

The vision of Maasai Mara University (MMARAU) is to be a world class university committed to academic excellence for development. Its mission is to provide quality University education through innovative teaching, research and consultancy services for development. The University’s Philosophy is to promote holistic education for both students and staff through teaching, research, innovation and extension, in order to promote social, economic and political development of Kenya and beyond and to realize sustainable conservation of the environment through natural resource management and tourism.

1.2 UNIVERSITY MINIMUM ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

As stipulated by Maasai Mara University Senate, the minimum entry requirement for undergraduate degrees is KCSE C+. However, the regular government sponsored students are admitted upon meeting the requirements stipulated by the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).

2.0 THE PROGRAMME

2.1 TITLE

The title of the programme is Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship(B.Sc. in Entrepreneurship).

2.2 PHILOSOPHY

The philosophy of the B.Sc. in Entrepreneurship programme is to inculcate in the students an entrepreneurial culture, which will enable them to scan the environment to identify business opportunities, mobilize resources, and start and manage business ventures successfully.

2.3 RATIONALE

The current unemployment and poverty situation in Kenya necessitates the development of an enterprise culture among the manpower in the society. Various government policy documents like Sessional papers No. 1 of 1986, No. 2 of 1992, No. 2 of 2005, and national development plans have all underscored the importance and role of entrepreneurship and the small enterprise sector in national development. An important approach to developing an enterprise culture amongst a critical mass of the population in Kenya is education and training.

2.4 GOAL

The goal of this programme is to orient and/or re-orient students’ thinking toward creating jobs for themselves and others as opposed to focusing on getting employed in the formal sector.

2.5 EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the programme, the student should be able to:

Describe the entrepreneurial venture creation process;
Prepare a business plan;
Discuss various sources of finance for small enterprise in Kenya;
Examine the environment of the small enterprise sector in Kenya;
Discuss the managerial challenges in small business;
Design a small enterprise development project.

2.6 MODE OF DELIVERY

The programme shall be delivered using the following the modes:

Face-to-face (full-time, part-time, evening, weekend);
Open and distance;
E-learning;

The mode of delivery may, however, vary from time to time and from Campus to Campus based on the specific needs of the students and available resources.

2.7 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

2.7.1 Admission Requirements

The Maasai Mara University common regulations for admission into undergraduate programmes shall normally apply. To be admitted, an applicant should be a holder of:

At least a mean grade of C+ (plus) and a C (plain) in English Language and C (plain) in Mathematics, or at least a D+ in Mathematics and a C (plain) in Commerce, Business Studies, Accounting, or Economics; in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education; OR,
At least two Principal and one Subsidiary passes in Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE); OR,
A two-year Diploma in Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Economics, or any other business area of study from Maasai Mara University or any institution recognized by Maasai Mara University Senate with at least a credit to be admitted in the second year of study; OR,
A two-year Diploma in non-business area of study to be admitted in first year of study; OR,
A one-year Diploma from Maasai Mara University or from other institutions recognized by Maasai Mara University Senate (e.g. KIM, ABE, CIM and CIPS) to be admitted in the first year of study.
CPA/CPS 1, 2, or 3 to be admitted to first, second, or third year of study respectively.

2.7.2 Credit Transfer

Credit transfers shall be accepted for purposes of student mobility and recognition of prior learning:

In line with the existing qualification frameworks, credit transfers shall only be accepted from accredited institutions and programmes;
Credit transfers may be permitted up to a maximum of 49% of the core course units for similar programmes at the same level;
No credit transfer shall be allowed in respect of University-wide common courses.

2.7.3 Student Assessment Policy/Criteria

The pass mark shall be 40%. Courses shall be examined at the end of each semester. A written examination shall constitute 70% of the total marks in each course. Continuous Assessment Tests (CATs) based on assignments, sit-in tests, seminars, term papers, or essays shall constitute 30% of the total marks.

2.7.4 Grading System (Degree Classification)

The overall classification of the degree shall be based on the overall weighted average performance as follows:

Classification Percentage Level

First Class Honours 70% and above

Upper Second Class Honours 60-69 %

Lower Second Class Honours 50-59 %

Pass 40-49%

A student’s academic credits acquired elsewhere and transferred into his/her programme shall not be considered in determining the classification.

2.7.5 Examination Regulations

Examinations will be governed by the common rules and regulations for undergraduate examination regulations of Maasai Mara University.

2.7.6 Graduation Requirements

To qualify for graduation with a BSc. in Entrepreneurship, a student shall satisfy all the requirements pertaining to the degree. A candidate must cover a total of credit hours 174, which is within the range of 168-192 as per the Standards and Guidelines for an Academic Programme (INST/STD/00) from the Commission for University Education. The total credit hours are spread as follows:

Category of Courses Credit Hours

University-wide common courses 18

Programme Core courses 156

Total 174

The distribution of credit hours across the years and semesters as well as various categories of courses is shown in Table1.

Table 1 Credit Hours Required for Graduation

YEAR	SEMESTER	UNIVERSITY-WIDE COMMON COURSES	PROGRAMME CORE COURSES	ELECTIVE COURSES	TOTAL
1	1	6	15	-	21
	2	3	18	-	21
2	1	6	15	-	21
	2	-	21	-	21
3	1	-	21	-	21
	2	3	21	-	24
4	1	-	24	-	24
	2	-	21	-	21
	TOTAL	18	156		174

2.8 COURSE EVALUATION

The programme shall be evaluated as per the Maasai Mara University Quality Management System (QMS) Policy and Procedure on course evaluation. The evaluation shall cover all the aspects of each course. These include thecourse content, instructional process, infrastructure and equipment for the delivery of the course, instructional and reference materials,and assessments.Feedback on course evaluation shall be utilized in decision-making with regard to all the coursesin the programme.

2.9 MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION

The management and administration of Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship programme shall be undertaken in such a way that it will ensure adequateacademic leadership and internal quality assurance mechanisms. The programme will be taught by a mix of professors, senior lecturers, lecturers and assistant lecturers. The senior academic staff shall provide the necessary academic leadershipat both the department and school levels.

For effective and efficient teaching and learning, the Maasai Mara University ISO policies and procedures contained in various Quality Manuals the Quality Management System (QMS) shall be followed strictly. There shall be proper documentation of any deviations or non-conformities and corrective action shall be taken promptly.

2.10 LIST OF COURSES

The list of the courses in the programme is as indicated in table 2 below:

2.11 DURATION AND STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

The programme shall take four academic years spread over eight semesters.

The course structure is presented in Table 2.

Table 2: Course Structure

Year I Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

CMJ 1100 Communication Skills 3

ZOO 1100 HIV & AIDS and Lifestyle diseases 3

BSE 1103 Philosophy of Entrepreneurship 3

BSE 1104 Historical Development of Informal Sector in Kenya 3

BPM 1104 Theory & Principles of Management 3

BCM 1106 Business Mathematics 1 3

ECO 1110 Introduction to Microeconomics 3

Year I Semester II

FCourse Code Course Title Credit Hours

COM 1200 Computer and Information Literacy 3

BSE 1203 Small Enterprise Environment 3

BSE 1204 Small Enterprise Management 1 3

BSE 1205 Creativity and Innovation in Small Enterprise 3

E 1206 Introduction to Development Economics 3

BCM 1210 Business Mathematics II 3

ECO 1211 Introduction to Macroeconomics 3

Year II Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

ENS 2100 Environmental Skills 3

REL 2100 Philosophy and Critical Thinking 3

E 2103 Entrepreneurial Venture Creation 3

BSE 2104 Financial Accounting in SMEs 1 3

E 2105 Introduction to Risk & Insurance in Small Enterprise 3

BSE 2106 Policy, Legal & Regulatory Framework for SED in Kenya 3

BPM 2103 Project Identification and Appraisal 3

Year II Semester II

ourse Code Course Title Credit Hours

BPM 2203 Project Planning, Design and Implementation 3

SE 2204 Entrepreneurial Behaviour

BSE 2205 Corporate Entrepreneurship 3

BSE 2206 Small Enterprise and Community Development 3

BSE 2207 Financial Accounting in SMEs II 3

BSE 2208 Value Chain in Small Enterprise 3

BSE 2209 Venture Capital for Small Business 3

Year III Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

BSE 3103 Auditing for Small Enterprises 3

BSE 3104 anaging Growth in Small Enterprise 3

BSE 3105 Business Planning in Small Enterprise 3

BSE 3106 Marketing Management for Small Enterprise 3

BSE 3107 Operations Management in Small Enterprises 3

BCM 3104 Introduction to Manager ial Accounting 3

Year III Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

BSE 3203 Supply Chain Management in SMEs 3

BSE 3204 Research Methods in Small Enterprises 3

BSE 3205 Cooperative Developmentand Management 3

BSE 3206 Micro Financing in Small Enterprises 3

BSE 3207 Field Attachment 6

BCM 3113 Business Finance 3

Year IV Semester I

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

BSE 4103 Consulting and Counseling in Small Enterprise 3

BSE 4104 Entrepreneurship and SED for Special Groups 3

BSE 4105 Economics of Entrepreneurship 3

BSE 4106 Strategic Change Management in Small Enterprises 3

BSE 4107 Taxation Theory and Practice for Small Business 3

BSE 4108 Human Resource Management in Small Enterprises 3

BSE 4109 Research Project 6

Year IV Semester II

Course Code Course Title Credit Hours

BSE 4203 Strategic Entrepreneurship 3

BSE 4204 Business Networks in Entrepreneurship 3

BSE 4205 Globalization in Small Enterprises 3

BSE 4206 Monitoring & Evaluating SED 3

BSE 4207 Product Development and Management 3

BSE 4208 Quality Management in Small Enterprises 3

BSE 4209 Social Entrepreneurship 3