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    Preamble

    Regulations for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing shall apply subject to provisions for both the University General Academic Regulations for Undergraduate degree programmes and Faculty General Academic Regulations.

    Aim

    The Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing aims to equip students with specialised theoretical knowledge, practical skills and competencies necessary for effective marketing learning.

    Intended Learning Outcomes

    Upon completion of the programme a graduate will be able to:

    • Develop and demonstrate competence in selling and promotions;
    • Demonstrate competence in conducting and applying marketing research in decision making;
    • Communicate marketing messages;
    • Manage supply chains; and
    • Set up and manage marketing programmes and firms.

    ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

    Subject to provisions of the General Academic Regulations for Undergraduate degree programmes and Faculty General Academic Regulations for admission, the following entry requirements shall apply:

    • Minimum of five ‘O’ level passes including English Language and Mathematics (Those without Ordinary-level Mathematics will enrol in the university’s Foundation Mathematics course) plus either,
    • At least two ‘A’ level passes in relevant subjects; OR
    • At least 2 years relevant work experience and either a relevant Diploma in Business related studies or Part IMM, IAC and any other recognised entry qualification.

    PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    The Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing shall take 4 years to complete. The programme structure is as follows.

    First Year, First Semester

    Code Course
    KBCL111 Introduction to Computer Applications
    KBM112 Principles of Economics
    KBM115 Financial Mathematics
    KBM116 Principles of Marketing 1
    KBM117 Introduction to Financial Accounting
    KCS111 Communication Skills

    First Year, Second Semester

    Code Course
    KBM124 General Management Principles
    KBM125 Quantitative Analysis for Business 1
    KBM126 Business Law
    KBM127 Principles of Marketing 2
    KSS122 Introduction to Gender Studies

    Second Year, First Semester

    Code Course
    KBM211 Marketing Management
    KBM212 Entrepreneurship
    KBM216 Marketing Information Systems
    KMG211 Marketing Communications
    KMG212 Retail Management

    Second Year, Second Semester

    Code Course
    KBM223 Consumer Buyer Behaviour
    KBM225 Business Research Methods
    KBM322 Business to Business Marketing
    KBMM221 Sales Management
    KMG322 Digital Marketing

    Third Year, First and Second Semesters

    Code Course
    KBM311 Professional Attachment
    KBM311 Professional Attachment

    Fourth Year, First Semester

    Code Cousre
    KBM313 Strategic Marketing Management
    KBM314 Corporate Governance & Ethics
    KMG312 Services Marketing

    Fourth Year, Second Semester

    Code Course
    KBM321 Consultancy
    KBM323 Brand Management
    KMG323 International Marketing
    KMG326 Research Project

    SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS

    Examinations will normally be held at the end of each Semester. To be admitted to the examinations, a student must have registered for and satisfactorily completed the prescribed scheme of study which includes 80% lecture attendance, and submission of written assignments. Coursework shall count for 30% of the overall assessment of a course while end-of-course examinations shall count for 70%.  A student can only proceed to the next semester if he/she attains a minimum GPA of 2.0.

    CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

    Here are just a few of the career opportunities that graduates of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing will be ready for:

    • Account Executive;
    • Advertising/Promotion Manager;
    • Brand Manager;
    • Copywriter;
    • Marketing Manager;
    • Communications and Public Relations Manager;
    • Market Research Analyst;
    • Media Planner; and
    • Promotions Coordinator.

    In addition, the programme offers opportunities in entrepreneurship and business development.

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