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KENNETH KAUNDA METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
THE PROSPECTUS FOR THE 2019 – 2022 ACEDEMIC YEARS
JANUARY 2019
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DIRECTIONAL STATEMENTS
OUR VISION STATEMENT
“Be the leading institution in the provision of education and research in Southern Africa”.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
“To provide Relevant and Quality Academic and Professional programmes for the private and public sectors”
OUR CORE VALUES
We Strive for:
Academic excellence Positive attitude mindset Professional integrity Need based education Leadership through innovation
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
Attributes• Proficiency• Integrity • High Quality Standards • Efficiency
Image • Friendly • Respectful • Fair • Reliable• Relevant• Ethical
Relationship• Trusted partner • Customer centric
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……………………………………• Responsive to stakeholder needs
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TABLE OF CONTENTSDIRECTIONAL STATEMENTS................................................................................................................2
OUR VALUE PROPOSITION...................................................................................................................2
MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND VICE CHANCELLOR.........................................................4
BOARD OF GOVERNORS........................................................................................................................5
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY...........................................................................................................6
ESTABLISHMENT AND BACKGROUND..............................................................................................6
ACADEMIC FACULTIES.........................................................................................................................7
ADMISSION POLICY...............................................................................................................................7
THE UNIVERSITY CALENDAR..............................................................................................................7
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING.................................................................8
FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY........................................................................................................9
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................9
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES.......................................................................16
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION.....................................................................................................................21
SCHOOL OF LAW...................................................................................................................................25
SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES.....................................................................................................27
APPENDICES...........................................................................................................................................31
APPENDIX 1: UNDERGRADUATE CONDITIONS AND PROGRESSION RULES.......................31
APPENDIX 2: GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRESSION RULES AND CONDITIONS....................37
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL AND VICE CHANCELLOR
The University was established as a private University in the year 2012 with a clear focus in becoming a centre of excellence in the provision of tertiary education in the Region.
We at KKMU believe, what drives development that changes the lives of people is the Vision; which defines our future directions and the potential impact the university will have on society. The Vision of the University is “A leading institution in the provision of quality tertiary education and research”. We see KKMU to be the” University of the future” addressing the contemporary and future challenges that society faces. Indeed KKMU will be the home of talented future corporate leaders and distinguished academic scholars offering ground-breaking solutions to the challenges of our time in line with our mission. Our mission is “to provide relevant and quality academic, research and professional programmes for business and society in general”.
KKMU has already built a reputation of academic excellence. The University is only one among other universities in Zambia governed by strict governance code to protect public interest. In line with our vision, we wish to be an undisputed leader in knowledge generation. The University is registered by the Higher Education to offer tertiary education in Zambia.
Among Zambian universities, KKMU is a unique institution in relation to its design and philosophy. The focus of the university is quality assurance in teaching and research, giving a voice to students to evaluate lectures and subject all lecturers to teaching methodology course to ensure effective lecture delivery.
We see KKMU to be the gateway to the intellectual engagements producing highly skilled graduates for the long-term transformation and sustainable development of Zambia and Africa in general.
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We welcome you to the Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University (KKMU), where we want to contribute to the economic and business transformation of Africa and Zambia in particular through the development of human capital. We believe that the university will be relevant to you as it positions itself into a leading role in the provision of tertiary education. The KKMU unique value proposition is that the university shall be a place for talented students and distinguished academics dedicated to developing the corporate leaders of the future. The Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University drives its name from Zambia’s First Republican President, Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda in recognition of his commitment to improve tertiary education standards in the country.
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……………………………………Welcome to our world.
Hapenga M KabetaPRINCIPAL AND VICE CHANCELLOR
BOARD OF GOVERNORS The members of the Board of Governors have varied experience in university education with many years associated with public sector university education in Zambia and elsewhere. The members of the Board of Governors were carefully selected for effective oversight of the university.Learners should always look at the governance of the university in order for them to choose a university that meets their requirements of quality university education.
The brief profiles of members of the Board are as follows:
a) Mr. Nathan De Assis: - Chairperson and Independent Director of the Board. He is an academic, investment expert and member of the Lusaka Stock Exchange. He spent many years at the Copperbelt University before venturing into the capital markets and entrepreneurship.
b) Mr. Matongo Matamwandi: - Vice Chairperson of the Board of Governors. A corporate business leader of many years in the private sector and he has served on various corporate boards. He has been involved in academic work with a number of private universities in Zambia.
c) Mr. Hapenga M. Kabeta – Executive Director and former Chairperson of the Board. He is the Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University. He was a senior academic of the Copperbelt University, a corporate and business leader after holding executive management positions in the public sector for many years. He sits on various boards and is a management specialist.
d) Prof. Richard Siachiwena – He is an Independent Nonexecutive Director who has spent over 40 years of his professional life in academia. He is the Vice Chancellor of Zambian Open University. He is the Vice Chancellor of Zambia Open University, has held senior management positions at the University of Zambia and Zambian Open University. He is a distance and open learning expert, with special skills in education planning and quality assurance in education.
e) Prof. Imasiku A. Nyambe – He is an Independent Nonexecutive Director. He has held very senior management positions at the University of Zambia’s School of Mining and Directorate of Postgraduate studies for many years. He is a geologist and has been associated with the University of Zambia for more than 30 years. He is an international expert in water and sanitation. He works in collaboration with various international experts around the world.
f) Ms. Beatrice Mulamfu – She is a Nonexecutive Director and has been party of the University from inception. She is a legal practitioner of more than 35 years and has served in the public sector in the
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……………………………………Ministry of Justice, representing government in various international treaties. She is in private practice and has been a board member for various institutions and she was previously associated with the Commission of Inquiry on matters related to university.
g) Dr. Ivan Zyuulu –His a Nonexecutive Director. He brings a wealth of knowledge in economics, banking and finance which he acquired progressively over many years. He worked for the Copperbelt University in the School of Business and later served the central bank for many years with distinction. He is a man of immense experience.
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITYHapenga M Kabeta Principal and Vice Chancellor
Dr. Bushimbwa Tambatamba Dean School of Health Sciences
Tobias Michelo Executive Dean, School of Business
Dr Henry Mbushi Executive Dean School of Laws
Simmy Chapula Registrar
Derrick Hamakala Coordinator ODL and Business Development
Precious Chitukwi Administrative & Assistant Librarian
SENATE OF THE UNIVERSITY
The Senate of the University provides the strategic direction in all academic developments. The Senate comprises the Vice Chancellor and Principal who is the Chairperson. All senior academic staff inclusive of all professors are members with the Registrar as its Secretary. The Vice Chairperson is the Deputy Vice Chancellor.
Members of Senate are as follows:
Hapenga M Kabeta ChairpersonMatongo Matamwandi Vice ChairpersonDr. Henry Mbushi MemberProf. Rodrick Sakamba MemberProf. Richard Siaciwena MemberTobias Michelo MemberDr. Bushimbwa Tambatamba MemberVivian Chizyuka MemberInonge Susan Wambulawae Member
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……………………………………Modest Hamalabbi MemberProf Sumbye Kapena (Dean School of Business-CBU) MemberSimmy Chapula Secretary
ESTABLISHMENT AND BACKGROUND
The Shareholders of Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University Limited were delighted with the approval by the First Republican President to use his name towards the noble cause of offering tertiary education in Zambia. The decision to use “Kenneth Kaunda” in the name of the University was in recognition of the role the First Republican President [He] played in developing and fostering tertiary education in Zambia.
With the authorization to use his name, the university was registered as Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University (KKMU) with the Patents and Company Registration Agency (PACRA) and on 13 th August 2012, the Ministry of Education, Science, Technology and Early Education authorized KKMU to offer University Education. The University is registered by Higher Education Authority to offer tertiary academic programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The University Campus is situated at the spacious Ibex Hill Corporate Office. The establishment of the University was motivated by the high demand for quality tertiary level academic education and professional training by both school leavers and those in employment.
From the three public universities, over 15 private universities have been established with their operational presence in Lusaka and the Copperbelt Provinces. Despite such a growth, we believe that there is space for high quality university education with a careful balance between academic excellence and commercial considerations.
The University is offering undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes in order to contribute to the development agenda of Zambia.
ACADEMIC FACULTIES
During the 2019 and 2022 calendar years, the University will offer programmes under the School of Management, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Laws, School of Health Sciences, School of Education and School of Graduate Studies.
The University aims to continuously deliver programmes of high quality, develop student’s technical, social and conceptual skills. The programs uses interactive learning and maintains a theoretical and industrial experience balance.
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……………………………………ADMISSION POLICY
Applicants wishing to study at the University can apply anytime and indicate their preferred programme of study and the semester they would like to be registered. The academic semesters are the January/June and July/December each year.
THE UNIVERSITY CALENDAR
The Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University has developed academic guidelines that will be a basis for academic activities for annual planning. The policy guidelines for the development of academic calendar shall be driven by the premise that academic considerations shall have priority over other administrative considerations when determining calendar of academic dates for each year. The priority concerns include the provision for sufficient lecturing time (coursework) over each semester. The calendar shall provide for an opportunity for the syllabus to be fully taught and learned through to the end of a semester. It will also include an examination schedule that allows some time for student study and general review.
The University shall always adhere to a strict academic calendar based on a semester system. This semester system is over a period of Six (6) months, accommodating students’ registration, lectures through to examinations. The academic cycle shall have 14 weeks of learning, one week for midterm break, one week for exams and two weeks (study break) preparing for final examination. Public holidays are also taken into consideration when developing academic calendar. The final examinations would take not more than two weeks.
At the beginning of the semester, students are provided with relevant information and learning materials including the Academic Calendar, which highlights significant academic activities, and the respective scheduled dates.
The detailed academic semester calendars for the 2019 /2022 are given in appendix 3 to this prospectus. The Open and Distance Learning programmes will be launched during the course of the year 2019.
QUALITY ASSURANCE OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
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……………………………………In line with the vision, mission and core values of the University, the students and academic staff are at the forefront of the successful university operations. Delivery of quality education is one of our core values that we hold dear to. The students admitted into the university shall strictly comply with a set criterion for admission thus school leaver school certificate and recognition of prior learning for the mature age entry applicants. For academic staff, be it full time or part-time teaching, research, library staff and visiting and honorary staff, should possess postgraduate degree qualifications thus Masters and PhD. The university employs and retains such number of academic staff that are required for the delivery of academic programmes on part time or permanent basis. For the purpose of quality assurance, the recruitment of academic staff for first appointment and promotions at different academic ranks in the University shall follow a set criteria.
In order to enhance our quality assurance systems, we encourage academic staff to adopt effective teaching methods and pedagogy. The University on its part offer the teaching staff continuous learning programmes as a way to enhancing their pedagogical skills and the teaching methodology. The university will offer certificates of attendance to staff who attend such continuous professional development trainings.
FACULTIES OF THE UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENTKenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University had signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Copperbelt University, School of Business to offer undergraduate degree programmes. Under the MoU, KKMU offers the degree programmes as agreed. The University is mindful of the requirements of the Higher Education Authority in the accreditation of academic prograammes. At the time of publication of this prospectus, the University had applied for the registration of five academic programmes for accreditation.
The degree programmes offered by the University are:
Bachelor of Business Administration. Bachelor of Accountancy. Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance. Bachelor of Science in Purchasing and Supply.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission into the undergraduate degree programmes in the School of Management, the applicant should satisfy the following requirements:
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……………………………………a) Have ‘O’ level credits or better in Mathematics and English, which are compulsory and compose
schedule A of the required courses; b) Have ‘O’ level credits or better in either one or two from Schedule B; and c) Have ‘O’ level credits or better in one or two subjects from schedule C to make a total of five subjects
Schedule A (Compulsory)
• English Language, • Mathematics
Schedule B
• Economics, Principles of Accounts, Education with Business Studies• Commerce, Physics or Chemistry • Physical Science, Additional Mathematics • Geography or History • Metalwork or Woodwork • Geometrical and Mechanical Drawing
Schedule C Agricultural Science, Biology, Engineering Science, Civic Education Human and Social Biology, Foods and Nutrition, Combined Science, English Literature, A Religious subject, Information Communication Technology, Zambian languages and other languages
DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURES
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
This program is a bachelor degree aimed at equipping students with a broad understanding of how organizations operate in different environmental contexts - private, and public. It exposes students to a wide range of issues and challenges faced by managers as they strive to make organizations successful, sustainable and accountable to their stakeholders in society.
The program enables students to develop relevant technical, social and conceptual skills to be able to address a range of organizational and managerial challenges in contemporary organizations. The program aims at developing a student’s intellectual ability, executive personality and managerial skills. It is also designed to produce up-to-date, assertive and effective executives for business and other organizations. The programme also prepare students for further studies.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 110 Micro Economics BS 150 Principles of Management
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……………………………………BS 120 Basic Accounting
BS 140 Mathematical Analysis
BS 151/153 Business Communication & Environment
BS 190 Business and Corporate Law
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 210 Intermediate Economic Theory (Pre-requisite: BS 110)
BS 222 Management Accounting I (Pre-requisite: BS 120)
BS 242 Decision Making Techniques (Pre-requisite: BS 140)
BS 240 Introduction to Data Processing
BS 224 Managerial Finance/ Financial Management
BS 260 Principles of Marketing
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 310 Managerial Economics (Pre-requisite: BS 210)
BS 341 Operations Research
BS 343 Production and Operations Management (Pre-requisite: BS 242)
BS 380 Personnel Administration and Labor Relations
BS 350 Portfolio Theory & Investment Management (Pre-requisite: BS 224)
BS 390 Company Law
BS 360 Marketing Research
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 416 International Business
BS 450 Strategic Management
BS 400 Thesis
Choose One Elective
BS 414 International Trade and Finance
BS 418 Public Finance
BS 466 Service Marketing
BS 452 Organization Theory and Behavior
BS 400 Thesis
Choose One Elective
BS 414 Money and Banking
BS 464 Industrial Marketing
BS 468 Public Sector Management
BS 470 E-Commerce
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY
The Bachelor of Accountancy program allows students to develop skills that are fundamental to evaluating, analysing and communicating the financial position of an organisation or individual.
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……………………………………The course is designed to prepare individuals in the core areas of financial accounting, management accounting, finance, tax and auditing; in addition to economics and commercial law. Students with studies in accounting find rewarding work in industry, commerce, the public sector, the financial industry or business consulting and public accounting.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 110 Micro Economics
BS 120 Basic Accounting
BS 140 Mathematical Analysis
BS 150 Principles of Management
BS 151/153 Business Communication & Environment
BS 190 Business and Corporate Law
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 210 Intermediate Economic Theory (Pre-requisite: BS 110)
BS 222 Management Accounting I (Pre-requisite: BS 120)
BS 224 Managerial Finance/ Financial Management
BS 240 Introduction to Data Processing
BS 242 Decision Making Techniques (Pre-requisite: BS 140)
BS 260 Principles of Marketing
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 320 Intermediate Financial Accounting & Reporting
BS 322 Management Accounting II (Pre-requisite: BS 222)
BS 325 Auditing
BS 341 Operations Research
BS 343 Production & Operations Management (Pre-requisite: BS 242)
BS 390 Company Law
BS 327 Taxation
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 420 Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting (Pre-requisite: BS 320)
BS 421 Investment Policy and Analysis
BS 425 Advanced Auditing & Investigations (Pre-requisite: BS 325
BS 427 Accounting Information Systems
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……………………………………BS 422 Accounting Theory BS 450 Strategic Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
The overall objective of the BSC in Marketing is to produce professional graduates who are technically and intellectually competent to build careers in organizations as marketing executives and marketing managers.
The specific objectives of the programme are first and foremost to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a wide range of marketing management disciplines. Secondly, to enhance students understanding of the central role of marketing in an organization.
Thirdly, to provide students with a route for progressing their careers in marketing. And finally to fill the existing gap in Zambia for professional marketers to competently and effectively handle the marketing task in public and private enterprises.
Programme Structure
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 110 Micro Economics
BS 120 Basic Accounting
BS 140 Mathematical Analysis
BS 150 Principles of Management
BS 151 Business Communication & Environment
BS 190 Business and Corporate Law
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 210 Intermediate Economic Theory (Pre-requisite: BS 110)
BS 222 Management Accounting I (Pre-requisite: BS 120)
BS 224 Managerial Finance/Financial Management
BS 240 Introduction to Data Processing
BS 242 Decision Making Techniques
BS 260 Principles of Marketing
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……………………………………THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 360 Marketing Research
BS 362 Consumer Behavior
BS 364 Sales Management
BS 366 Marketing Information Systems
BS 368 Marketing Communication
BS 361 Entrepreneurship
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 400 Marketing Project
BS 450 Strategic Management
BS 452 Organization Theory & Behavior
Choose One Elective
BS 464 Industrial Marketing
BS 466 Services Marketing
BS 400 Marketing Project
BS 460 International Marketing
Elective
Choose One Elective
BS 470 E-Commerce
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BANKING AND FINANCE (BSC-BF)
The Bachelor of Science in Banking and Finance program aims to produce students who will graduate with the confidence to present and discuss economic arguments using verbal, graphical, mathematical and statistical language.
Graduates will have the capacity and skills to innovate, provide solutions, work, manage and be a corporate leader in financial institutions. They will be equipped with the skills to research and disseminate economic and financial data in order to support their arguments and draw conclusions.
Students will also become confident in analysing and interpreting economic and financial information and be able to demonstrate a critical evaluation of economic issues relevant to banking and finance.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BF 110 Micro Economics
BF 120 Financial Accounting
BF 140 Banking Operations, Lending & International Business
BF 150 Business Management
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……………………………………BF 140 Mathematical Analysis BF 190 Banking Law & Practice
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……………………………………SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BS 210 Monetary & Financial Systems (Pre-requisite: BF110)
BF220 Financial Planning, Analysis and Reporting (Pre-requisite: BF 120)
BF 230 Corporate Finance
BS 250 Management of Information Technology
BS 242 Statistical Analysis (Pre-requisite: BF 140)
BF 240 Marketing of Financial Services & Customer Care
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BF 310 International Trade & Finance
BF 320 Investment Analysis (Pre-requisite: BF 224)
BF 330 Regulatory Framework of Financial Systems
BF 350 Risk Management and Analysis
BF 340 Residential Lending & Property Law
BF 340 Residential Lending & Property Law
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BF 462 Lease & Project Financing
BF 461 Corporate & Merchant Banking
BF 440 Strategic Management
BF 400 Project/Dissertation
BF 420 Risk Management
BF 460 Bank Treasury and Financial Management
BF 463 Insurance & Pension Management
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PURCHASING AND SUPPLY (BSC. PS)
The aim of the Bachelor of Purchasing and Supply program is to provide students with necessary skills in Purchasing and Supply management that can enable them to respond to their need for effective management of procurements of public and private enterprises. The specific objectives of this program include:
i. To develop a coherent and broad based coverage of Purchasing and Supplies Supply Management and the underlying principles in the supply chain management.
ii. To equip the learners with appropriate business skills in Purchasing and Supply Management.iii. To enhance learners confidence and ability to critically evaluate supply chain requirements.iv. To enable learners to develop solutions from moral, professional and academic perspectives.v. To provide students with experience in the development of Supply Chain Systems necessary for
solving business problems and making managerial decisions.
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……………………………………vi. To prepare the candidates to undertake research and pursue Post-graduate studies
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BSP 110 Economics
BF 140 Business mathematics
BF 170 Materials Technology
BSP 150 Principles of Management
BSP 151 /153Business Communication & Environment
BSP 190 Business Law
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BSP 220 Business Accounting
BSP 232 Production and Inventory Control
BSP 234 Productivity Methods
BSP 240 Business Information Systems
BSP 244 Statistics (Pre-requisite: BSP140)
BSP 282 Introduction to Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
BSP 254 Logistics and Distributions Management
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BSP 322 Cost & Management Accounting
BSP 340 Operations Management
BSP 354 Distribution
BSP 342 Business Information Systems
BSP 382 Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: (Strategy)
BSP 390 Business and Commercial Law
BSP351 Industrial Placement Education Programme (1 ½ months industrial practice after Semester 2)
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
BSP 400 Project/Thesis
BSP 466 Strategic Management
BSP 456 Project and Contract Management
Choose One Elective
BSP 400 Project/Thesis
BSP 442 Quality Management
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……………………………………BSP 452 Entrepreneurship
Intellectual Property
BSP 464 Commercial Relationships
Choose One Elective
BSP 482 Purchasing and Supply Chain Management: Tactics and Operations
BSP 462 Marketing
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES The programmes under the School of Humanities and Social Sciences include; The Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Arts Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts in Public Sector Management and Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSTo be eligible for admission into the School of Humanities and Social Sciences to study for the Bachelor of Science in Economics, Bachelor of Arts Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Arts in Public Sector Management and the Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies, the applicant should satisfy the following requirements:
a) English, Mathematics and ANY other three other subjects.b) Have three “O” levels with a relevant Certificate or Diploma from a recognized institution.c) Applicants with alternative qualifications from recognized Institutions may be considered, subject to
approval by the admissions committee.
DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURES
BACHELOR OF ARTS SCIENCE IN ECONOMICSThe objective of the Bachelor of Science in Economics program is to provide future economists with the analytical and quantitative skills to analyze issues in economic development and natural resource economics.
It aims to produce graduates who possess:1. The necessary skills in quantitative and policy analysis;2. The ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate economic concepts, issues and data relevant
to policy and decision-making in the public and private sectors; and3. A deep appreciation of the economic issues and problems besetting the country; as well as an
objective and critical attitude towards policies meant to address them.
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……………………………………The general aims and objectives of this program are to produce well -educated and adaptable graduates. They will acquire appropriate knowledge and professional skills that will meet the existing needs and demands of employment in various industries, including commerce, banking, public administration or the more specialized fields of professional or research economics.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Macro Economics
Basic Financial Accounting
Quantitative Analysis for Economics and Business
Micro Economics
Business Communication & Environment
Statistics for Economics and Finance
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Intermediate Macro Economics
Management and Organizational Behavior
Corporate Finance and Financial Modeling
Introduction to Economics
Intermediate Micro Economics
Entrepreneurship and Business Development
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Managerial Economics
Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
Money and Banking
International Economics
Political Economy and Development
Financial Risk Management
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Research methodology in Social Sciences (with statistical packages)
Public Finance and Taxation
International Business and Finance
Strategic Management
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……………………………………Invest and Management Project
Choose 1 Elective
Project Finance
Environmental Economics
Advanced Econometrics
Financial Markets
BACHELOR OF ARTS HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management degree offers students the potential to become a leading workplace expert on strategies and practices for guiding and partnering with employees.
This is becoming increasingly challenging as workplaces become more diverse and place greater emphasis on work-life balance in order to recruit, retain and develop top talent. The program aims to mould students in such a way that they will be experts in various aspects of human resource management. The students will acquire abilities in organizational behavior and management, staffing and remuneration, workplace health and safety, employment relations, people development, strategic human resource management and leading organizational change.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Principles of Management
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Economics
Business Communication & Environment
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Business Law
Introduction to Data Processing
Industrial Sociology
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Business Mathematics & Statistics
Financial Management
Organization & Job Design
Labor Laws
Labor Economics
Public Service Management
Cost & Management
Employment & Labor Relations Law
THIRD YEAR
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SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Human Resource Planning
Human Resource Training & Development
Occupational Health & Safety Management
Personnel Administration & Policies
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Organizational Behavior
Performance & Rewards Management
Operations & Quality Management
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Research Project
Leadership & Change Management International Human Resource Management
Entrepreneurship & Business Plan Development
Research Project
Strategic Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Leadership & Corporate Governance
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN PUBLIC SECTOR MANAGEMENT
The Bachelor of Arts in Public Sector Management programme is designed to enable students understand the process of management, administration and decision making in the public sector. The objectives of the program are to help students to: understand and apply the principles of public administration; appreciate the impact of market reforms in the public sector; help students become familiar with the concepts; principles and theories of public administration finance; and to advance student’s career objectives by developing the skills and knowledge in public administration.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Introduction to Political Science
Introduction to Public Administration
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Philosophy
Principles of Economics
Public Sector Accounting
Quantitative Methods
Constitutional Law
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
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Public Management & Administration
Organization Theory & Behavior
Administrative Law
Public Finance & Taxation
Managing Public Service Delivery
Governance & Democratization
Computer Appreciation & Information Management
Research Methods Social Sciences
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Leadership Theory & Practice
Human Resource Management & Development
Public Finance & Budgeting
Local Government & Decentralization
Public Policy Formulation & Implementation
Industrial & Labor Relations in Public Sector
Public Relations
International Relations
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……………………………………FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Strategic Management
Public Sector Procurement Management
Public Private Partnerships
Dissertation
Monitoring & Evaluation
Public Policy & Management of Health Systems
Project Management
Dissertation
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
The Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies is built on three core areas: development theory, development practices and key issues and problems in development studies. The degree focuses on the analysis of a wide range of political, economic and sociological factors which help students understand the problems facing policy makers, development agencies and ordinary citizens in developing countries. This program requires students to engage with the history, theory, and practice of development. This will include a focus on international actors such as UN agencies, national donors, global civil society groups as well as policy makers, social coalitions and civil society groups in the developing world.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Study & Communication Skills
Foundation of Development Studies I
Theories of Social and Political Change
Political Economy of Development
Foundations of Development Studies
Rural and Agricultural Development
Family in Historical & Theoretical Perspectives
Roles of NGOs in Development
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Environment & Development in Developing Countries
Globalization, Environment & Sustainable Development
Technology & Development
Theatre for Development
Social Research: Theory, Methods & Techniques
Women, Gender & Development
Approach to Poverty Alleviation
Democracy, Governance & Development
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SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Food Security in Developing Countries
Global Environment
Conflict in Africa
Social Dimensions of Health
Human Rights & Development
Organization Theory
Project Monitoring & Evaluation
Food Security
Industrial Policy & Development
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Public Resources & Accountability
Human Resource & Development
Field Research
Human Development
Planning, Evaluation & Monitoring Development Projects
Field Research
Development Administration
Human Development
SCHOOL OF EDUCATIONThe University offers degree programmes designed to equip graduates with more than just the basic teaching knowledge and skills. The programmes equip students with a broad understanding of how organisations operate both in the private, and public sectors preparing them for management and administrative positions. Programmes offered include; Bachelor of Education with Mathematics, the Bachelor of Education with Business Studies and the Bachelor of Arts with Education.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
To be eligible for admission into the School of Education to study for the Bachelor of Education with Mathematics, the Bachelor of Education with Business Studies and the Bachelor of Arts with Education, the applicant must meet the following entry requirements;
a) Five (5) “O” level credits or better grades in English, Mathematics and ANY other three other subjects.
b) Possess three “O” levels with a relevant Certificate or Diploma from a recognized institution.
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to approval by the admissions committee.
DETAILED COURSE STRUCTURES
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH MATHEMATICSThe Bachelor of Education with Mathematics is offered to School Leavers and teachers with certificate or diploma qualifications in education. The programme equips teachers with knowledge and skills in teaching mathematical subjects, curriculum preparation and research. The programme further prepares graduates for management and administrative positions in schools. The development of this programme was motivated by the shortage of teaching staff of Mathematics in secondary schools, with desirable levels of qualifications.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Mathematics I
Development of Education in Zambia
Study and Communication Skills
Philosophy of Education
Mathematics II
Sociology of Education
Education and Development
Psychology of Education
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Mathematical Methods II
Linear Algebra I
Introduction to Statistics
Real Analysis I
Mathematical Methods IV
Educational Technology and LITERACY
Linear Algebra II
Real Analysis II
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Mathematical Methods V
Educational Research Methods
Mathematical Statistics
Mathematics Teaching Methods
Mathematical Methods VI
Teaching Practice
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SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Functions of a Complex Variable I
Multivariate Analysis
Educational Administration and Management
Choose 1 Elective
Educational Planning
Curriculum Studies
Special Needs Learners
Functions of a Complex Variable II
Bayesian Inference & Discrete Analysis
Dissertation
Choose 1 Elective
Educational Evaluation & Testing
Guidance & Counseling
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION WITH BUSINESS STUDIESThe Bachelor of Education with Business Studies is offered to School Leavers and teachers with certificate or diploma qualifications in education. The programme equips students with a broad understanding of how organizations operate in different environmental contexts, private, and public. It also equips students with knowledge and skills of teaching commercial subjects at secondary level, curriculum preparation and research. The programme further prepares graduates for management and administrative positions in schools. The development of this programme was motivated by the shortage of teaching staff with a deep understanding of operations of businesses in secondary schools, with desirable levels of qualifications. Graduates of this programme would be very valuable for the success of private school set ups.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Mathematical Analysis
Development of Education in Zambia
Study and Communication skills
Philosophy of Education
Commerce
Sociology of Education
Education and Development
Psychology of Education
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Decision Making Techniques
Micro – Economics
Business & Corporate Law
Principles of Marketing
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Educational Administration and Management
Financial Management
Educational Technology and Literacy
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Educational Research Methods
Developmental Psychology
Cost and Management Accounting
Macro Economics
Organizational Behavior
Educational Evaluation & Testing
Teaching Methods – Commercial Subjects
Teaching Practice – School Teaching
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Curriculum Development Studies
Personnel Administration & Labor Laws
Entrepreneurship & Business Planning
Dissertation
Introduction to Guidance & Counseling
Human Resources Training & Development
Approaches to Educational Planning
Dissertation
BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH EDUCATION (SECONDARY EDUCATION)
The Bachelor of Arts with Education is offered to School Leavers and teachers with certificate or diploma qualifications in education. The programme equips teachers with knowledge and skills of teaching, curriculum preparation and research. Students specialise in two teaching subjects among the following; English, Religious Education, Civic Education, History, Zambian Languages and/or French. The programme further prepares graduates for management and administrative positions in schools.
Programme Structure:
FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2Psychology of Education Education and DevelopmentPhilosophy of Education Sociology of EducationDevelopment of Education in Zambia Plus 2 ElectivesStudy and Communication skills
Choose Two from the following Religious Studies I Zambian Languages (Structure of Bantu
languages) Structure of contemporary English
Introducing Language and Linguistics African History I French Language I
SECOND YEAR
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Choose Two curses from the following Choose three courses from the following Structure of Contemporary English (Phonetics
and Phonology) African History I Religious Studies II Zambian Languages (Phonology and
Morphology of Zambian Language) French Language II
Structure of Contemporary English (Morphology, Word formation and Syntax)
English ( Sociolinguistics) Economic History of Europe 1790 to 1914 Indigenous Religions in Southern Africa Philosophy of Religion Zambian Languages ( Studies in Non-Bantu Languages
of Africa French Language III Introduction to Literature in French
THIRD YEARSEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2Educational Research Methods Teaching Practice – School TeachingPolitical Economy of Education
Choose Two from the following courses Choose Two from the following courses English Teaching Methods Religious Education Teaching Methods History Teaching Methods Zambian Languages teaching Methods French Teaching Methods
English (Psycholinguistics) History ( Introduction ton to Archaeology of
Historic and Prehistoric Period) RE ( African Independent Churches) RE ( Introduction to World Scriptures) Zambian Languages (African Oral Literature)
FOURTH YEARSEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2Curriculum Development Studies Introduction to Guidance & CounsellingApproaches to Educational Planning Educational Evaluation & TestingChoose One Choose One History ( Land, Labour and Capital in Southern
Africa) Literature ( Criticism and theory of Literature)
Studies in Contemporary Linguistics ( Semantics)
History of Zambia since 1890Dissertation Dissertation
SCHOOL OF LAW
BACHELOR OF LAWS PROGRAMME
The Bachelor of Laws degree is offered to school leavers as well as non-school leavers who wish to enter into legal practice. This programme equips graduates with rich professional legal fundamentals and core skills essential for effective legal practice as a lawyer, including the giving of legal advice and appearing in court.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
For candidates to be eligible to study for the Bachelor Laws Degree, the applicant should satisfy the following requirements:
a) Have “O” level credit or better grades in English or a recognized language, and ANY four other subjects. Or
b) Have three “O” levels with a relevant Certificate or Diploma from a recognized institution.c) Applicants with alternative qualifications from recognized Institutions may be considered, subject to
approval by the admissions committee.
Programme Structure:
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FIRST YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
LLB 101 Legal Process
LLB 102 Criminal Law
LLB 103 Law of Tort
LLB 104 Constitutional Law
LLB 105 Law of Contract
LLB 106 Civil & Criminal Procedures
LLB 107 Commercial Law
LLB 108 Family Law
SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
LLB 201 Administrative Law
LLB 202 Land Law
LLB 203 Labour Law
LLB 204 Human Rights Law
LLB 205 Business Law
LLB 206 International Humanitarian Law
LLB 207 Law of Evidence
LLB 208 Legal Research (Methodology)
THIRD YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
LLB 301 Company Law
LLB 302 Jurisprudence
LLB 303 Environmental Law
LLB 304 Intellectual Property Law
LLB 305 Moot Court
LLB 306 International Law
LLB 307 International Organisations Law
LLB 308 Insurance Law
FOURTH YEAR
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
LLB 401 Banking and Financial Law
LLB 402 Consumer Protection Law
LLB 403 Alternative Dispute Resolution
LLB 404 Gender Law
LLB 400 Legal Research Paper
LLB 405 Law of Corporate Governance
Plus Two Electives
Electives Offered
LLB 406 International Criminal Law
LLB 407 International Trade Law
LLB 408 International Investment Law
LLB 409 Law and Development
LLB 410 Immigration Law
LLB 411 Conflict of Laws
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The Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University School of Graduate Studies manages and coordinates the running and delivery of all postgraduate degree programmes offered. The School of Graduate Studies offers the breadth and depth of academic excellence, meant to change the perspective of the student’s life and that of leadership in organisations. The programmes offered enhance managerial, professional and leadership skills essential for the application of strategic measures in addressing challenges at senior, middle management and supervisory levels.
The programmes offered include: Master of Business Administration in General Management, Master of Business Administration in Finance, Master of Science in Marketing and the Master of Arts in Human Resource Management.
These programmes are designed in such a manner as to accord busy working professionals with full time job responsibilities an opportunity to attend an advanced management education on full time basis while maintaining their positions with their employers. The classes are offered on full time, part-time during week days, over a period of six (6) months at Kenneth Kaunda Metropolitan University, Ibex Hill Campus.
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION GENERAL
The Master of Business Administration – General offered at KKMU is a joint certification programme with the Zambian Open University (ZAOU). The programme is designed to equip candidates for managerial and leadership positions with essential knowledge and skills for effective and strategic approaches that will address challenges across diverse sectors and professional disciplines. Having undergone the programme, graduates will enhance their managerial, professional and leadership skills essential for the application of strategic measures in addressing challenges.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In order to become eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration degree programme, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements. Hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University; or Should hold a recognized professional qualification. Should have at least three years of work experience, or graduated with a merit or better at their
undergraduate level. Exceptions to above conditions would be considered on a case by case basis.
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The programme consists of four stages. The first three consist of the taught part of the programme. The fourth stage is dedicated to research which students will be required to undertake, whose findings they will present and defend at the end of the programme.
CORE
Analytical PGS 510: Managerial Economics PGS 514: Decision Making Techniques PGS 520: Managerial Accounting PGS 530: Organisational Behaviour
Functional PGS 614: Production and Operations Management PGS 620: Corporate Finance PGS 630: Strategic Human Resource Management PGS 640: Strategic Marketing Management
Ethics PGS 740: Business Ethics & Corporate Governance PGS 751: Leadership & Change Management PGS 752: Enterprise Management
CAPSTONEStrategy PGS 750 Strategic ManagementResearch PGS 800 Research Methods
Dissertation
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – FINANCE
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance prepares students for leadership roles in key financial management positions in the private and public sectors. The programme enhances relevant technical skills in accounting, financial management and economics, enabling the student to conduct analyses, managing portfolios and developing business strategies.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In order to become eligible for admission to the Master of Business Administration in Finance degree programme, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements. Should hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University; or Should hold a recognized professional qualification in Accountancy. Should have at least three years of work experience, or graduated with a merit or better at their
undergraduate level. Exceptions to above conditions would be considered on a case by case basis.
Programme Structure:
The programme consists of four stages. The first three consist of the taught part of the programme. The fourth stage is dedicated to research which students will be required to undertake, whose findings they will present and defend at the end of the programme.
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Semester One
GBS514: Managerial Economics GFS525: Financial Institutions, Markets and Money GFS541: Statistics Risk and Decision Making GBS520: Financial and Management Accounting
Semester Two
GBS621: Corporate Finance GBS630: Organizational Behaviour and Business Environment GBS660: Production and Operations Management GBS650: Management Theory and Practice
Semester Three
GBS700: Research Methods GBS750: Strategic Management GFS720: Investment Management and Analysis GFS722: Project Finance
Semester Four GBS800: Dissertation
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
The Master of Science in Marketing (Msc Marketing) is an inimitable postgraduate programme that is designed to address critical needs for professional marketers in both industry and academia. The program is designed to provide in depth knowledge for strategic marketing management and planning skills. for marketing professionals operating at strategic level in industry and academic insights for Lecturers of marketing at both undergraduate and post graduate levels. This is motivated by the growth in the number of professionals with non- marketing background taking up strategic marketing roles in most corporations.
Programme Structure:
Semester One
MKT 520: Finance for Effective Marketing MKT 550: Strategic Marketing Management MKT 564: Managing Sales and Distribution MKT 568: Marketing Communication
Semester Two
MKT 650: Integrated Management MKT 652: Enterprise Management MKT 690: Economic and Legal Impact on Marketing
Choose One Elective MKT 661: Brand Management MKT 662: International Marketing
MKT 665: Services Marketing
Semester Three MKT 700: Research for Strategic decisions MKT 710: Integrated Research Project (Dissertation)
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MASTER OF ARTS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The Master of Arts in Human Resource Management is specifically aimed to equip human resource managers with the strategic skills necessary to effectively meet complex and dynamic challenges in managing today’s workforce. The programme provides students with an in depth understanding and working application of strategies essential to the effective management of organisations, with specialization in human resource functions.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS In order to become eligible for admission to the Master of Arts in Human Resources Management degree programme, a candidate must satisfy the following requirements.
Should hold a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from a recognized University.
Should have at least three years of work experience, or graduated with a merit or better at their undergraduate level.
Exceptions to the above conditions would be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Structure
Semester One
GBS510: Labour Economics and Markets GFS521: Industrial Sociology GFS 540: Human Resource Planning GBS551: Organization and Job Design
Semester Two
GBS621: Accounting for Non-Financial Managers GBS630: Organizational Behaviour GBS640: Leadership and Corporate Governance GBS650: Performance and Reward Management
Semester Three
GBS700: Research Methods and Statistics GBS750: Strategic Management GBS782: Employment and Labour Relation Law
Choose One Elective GBS 786: Training and Development GBS 784: Trade Unionism GBS 783: Organizational Change GBS790: Comparative Employment Relations
Semester Four GBS 800 Dissertation
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APPENDICESAPPENDIX 1: UNDERGRADUATE CONDITIONS AND PROGRESSION RULES
1. General Conditions
To qualify for the award of a degree, a candidate must have completed full-time or part-time as provided in these regulations.
2. Duration of Study
a. The course of study for all Bachelor’s Degrees in the School of Business shall be completed within a period of not less than 4 and not more than 6 academic years.
b. For the purpose of computing the maximum period for a course of study, the years in which a candidate withdrew from studies with permission shall not be counted.
c. The programmes will be offered on a semester basis.
3. Academic Load
a. Full time student reading for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree programme in the School of Business shall normally take three/four full courses in each of the eight semesters in four years under the programmes. At the end of the third year and before the commencement of the fourth year, Bachelor of Accountancy students shall be required to do internship in Accountancy for a minimum period of ten weeks. This entails placement into a well-established accounting department of a business organization.
b. A full time student reading for the Bachelor’s degree programmes shall normally take six /eight full courses in each of the four years, meaning three/four courses per semester depending on the programme of study. In the fourth year of study, one of the courses shall be a Thesis. The Thesis shall be graded like any other courses.
c. The Dean of School acting on behalf of the Board of Studies may in exceptional circumstances permit a full-time student to register for fewer courses than the normal load as prescribed in 3(b) above.
d. A candidate referred to part-time under KKMU’s regulations shall not register for more than 3 courses in any one semester (academic year).
4. Definition of a CourseFor purpose of these regulations a ‘COURSE’ is defined as one semester’s study of a subject in accordance with the syllabus prescribed by the Board of Studies.
5. Exemptions
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……………………………………A student who holds a qualification from a recognized institution prior to admission to KKMU, equivalent in standard, courses and examinations which form part of the programme of studies in the relevant programme of study, subject to the approval of Senate, may be exempted. Exemptions may not be granted in the last two (2) years of the programme.
6. Grading
a. In all the courses offered by the KKMU, the distribution of marks shall be as follows:
Final Examination 60%
Continuous Assessment 40%
b. Continuous assessment shall consist of such term examinations, exercise and other works whose content and length shall be at the discretion of the Lecturer.
c. The Lecturer responsible for a course may bar a student from sitting final examinations for failure to meet course work requirements including poor performance, non-submission of Continuous Assessment or poor attendance record.
d. The following marking scheme shall be used to grade all work:
Literal Numerical (Percentage) Description
A+ 86 and above Higher DistinctionA 76 – 85 DistinctionB+ 68 – 75 MeritoriousB 62 – 67 Very SatisfactoryC+ 56 – 61 Definite PassC 50 – 55 Bare PassD+ 40 – 49 Bare FailD 0 – 39 FailWP - Withdrew Without PermissionNE - No Examination TakenLT - Left without permission OR Withdrew with Penalty
7. Rules of Progression
1. Progressiona. To proceed to the next semester, a candidate who passes must pass ALL the courses taken
during the semester (year of study).b. The Board of studies may permit a candidate who has failed in no more than one course to
proceed and repeat the failed course along with the full load for the subsequent year and corresponding semester, except where the failed course is a pre-requisite to a higher course in which case the candidate shall not be allowed to take a higher course for that year.
c. To complete a course a candidate shall:
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……………………………………i. Attend at least 80% of such classes, tutorials, seminars, practical exercises or
fieldwork as may be prescribed by the Board of Studies in consultation with the lecturer concerned for the semester (year).
ii. Perform to the satisfaction of the Board of Studies such prescribed practical, written and other course work as shall be required.
iii. Obtain an overall pass grade in the course.
2. Grading of a Pass, P, Gradea. On the recommendation of the Board of Studies the senate may grant a student who fails in a
course with a D+ a pass denoted P.b. To qualify for a ‘P’ Grade a student MUST:
i. Not have failed in more than two (2) courses;ii. Subject to (a) above, a ‘P’ shall only be granted in a course in which a student has
failed with a D+;iii. Have passed in the continuous assessment of the course being considered for P
Grade.iv. Have obtained an average grade of C+ OR better passed.
c. A’P’ Grade will be granted to a student in not more than one full-course in any one academic year. In the event of a student qualifying for P Grade in more than one course or subject to (b) (i) above, Board of Studies shall specify which other course should be a P Grade.
d. A pass, ‘P’ shall count as C for purpose of computing certificate classification.e. Failure to meet the conditions of a P Grade, does not count as a second fail for the purpose of
registration in a semester in the subsequent academic year.
3. Part Time1. The board of studies shall refer a student to part-time studies in the following cases:
i. Any student who has failed 2 courses where the semester consists of 4 courses.ii. A student referred to part-time study must pass all courses before being allowed to
proceed to full time study.
4. Deferred Examinationsa. A candidate who through illness or other reasonable cause is unable to present himself/herself
for an examination, sessional or otherwise, may make an application to the school for the consideration of his/her case. Such application shall be forwarded to the Dean of School before the date of the examinations. It should be noted that misreading the time-table and pressure of work shall not be considered reasonable cause.
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……………………………………b. The Dean of the School after consideration of any application may permit the applicant to
present himself/herself at the next sessional examinations. The results of a deferred examination shall be treated in a similar manner as those obtained at scheduled examinations.
5. Repeat Coursea. Subject to regulations governing progression and Granting of P Grade, all courses failed with
D+ and D must be repeated.b. A student who has failed a repeat course will go on part-time study to repeat the failed
course. If a student fails that course at part-time, he/she shall be excluded. 6. Exclusion
a. Being a student who has failed in 3 courses in one semester, which consists of 4 courses.b. Being a student who has failed in 6 courses in an academic year, which consists of 4 courses
per semester.c. Being a student who has failed a course while on part-time.d. Being a student who without permission of the Board of Studies fails to re-enroll for study in
any year;e. A final year student who fails a repeat course will be allowed to proceed on part-time and
complete the said course, subject to the rule requiring a student to complete his/her study within six years.
7. Re-admission a. Re-admission will be restricted to higher levels of study i.e in the 3rd or 4th year of the degree
programmes.b. Re-admission will be automatic but will be on recommendation from the School after taking
into consideration the applicant’s previous academic performancec. Applicants who had been away from school for more than two consecutive years will not be
readmitted.
NB: Once excluded from the School of Business, a candidate shall not be considered for readmission. However, he/she can be considered for admission to other faculties of the University.
8. Graduation
To be eligible for a bachelor’s degree, students must have completed all required courses in the programme or, have been duly exempted there from.
9. Classification of Degree programme
1. Grade of DegreeThe Bachelor’s degree shall be classified Distinction, Merit, Credit or Pass.
2. Calculation of the Grade of Degree
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……………………………………a. In calculating the grade of Bachelor Degree, the following shall be applied for the grades
obtained in the third and fourth years.
Grade Full Courses Half CoursesA+ - 5 2.5A - 4 2.0B+ - 3 1.5B - 2 1.0C+ - 1 0.5C - 0 -
b. The points classification of the bachelor’s degree shall be as follows:
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i. Where there are 11 courses:
Distinction 39 and aboveMerit 28 – 38.5Credit 17 – 17.5Pass 0 -16.5
ii. Where there are 12 courses:Distinction 42.5 and aboveMerit - 30.5 – 42Credit 18.5 – 30Pass 0 – 18
iii. Where there are 16 courses:Distinction 56 and aboveMerit 40 – 55Credit 25 – 39Pass 0 – 24
10. Miscellaneous
1) No student may register for a combination of courses that is incompatible with the basic timetable for the year.
2) No student may register for a course for which he/she does not have the necessary prerequisites. The Board of Studies may at its sole discretion waive the requirement for a prerequisite for all students or for a particular student.
3) A student shall register for courses on or by the dates determined by Senate. Only in exceptional circumstances will a student be registered for a course more than 3 weeks after the commencement of the semester.
4) A student shall not change his/her course enrolment or degree programme without the written approval of the Dean of School. A student wishing to change courses or programmes of study is required to apply formally to the Dean of School within three weeks of the commencement of the academic session. After due consultations with Heads of Departments, may grant the desired change to the applicant.
5) Every student is required to attend a minimum of 80% of lectures, seminars and tutorials given in each course in an academic year. A lecturer with the approval of the School, may withdraw a student from a failure after due warnings, to fill the compulsory class attendance, tutorials, field projects or written requirements of the course as specified by the Lecturer responsible.
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……………………………………6) Except with the special permission of the Board of Studies, a student shall be withdrawn from a
course if he or she has been absent for more than three consecutive weeks in a semester.
7) A student in his/her first year who withdraws or is withdrawn from studies within the first three weeks of the semester shall be regarded as a new applicant, should he/she wish to apply to the School to resume studies.
8) A student who wishes to interrupt his/her course or study shall seek leave of absence from the Board of Studies by giving notice addressed to the Dean of School under his/her signature. The Board of Studies or the Dean of School acting on its behalf shall grant permission of withdrawal in writing, if upon investigations, there is a good cause.
9) Every student who wishes to be absent from Campus on account of illness, attending conferences, sports or any such other engagements, and which absence shall involve missing classes or examinations must seek prior permission of the Dean of School. Permission may not be granted, if a student proceeds without the requisite prior leave of absence.
10) Appeals against the decisions of the Dean of School or Board of Studies shall laid before the Academic Development Committee of the Board of Governors or Senate.
11) Except with the express permission of Senate, a student who, without permission withdraws from his/her course of study shall be barred from further studies in the School of Business.
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APPENDIX 2: GRADUATE STUDIES PROGRESSION RULES AND CONDITIONS
1. Context of Progression.
The semester system is adopted for this programme. Students will be required to take a specified number of courses at each stage depending on the mode of study.
Each student will at the end of each semester (Stage) receive grades in each course taken. These represent quality points, assigned to each grade. At the end of each semester the Grade Point Average (GPA) for each student will be calculated. A cumulative Grade Point Average will also be calculated.
2. Academic Load
Full time student pursuing any programme under the School of Graduate studies shall normally take four courses in each of the first three semesters. Students under the Distance learning mode shall be allowed to take either four, three, or a minimum of two courses per semester and expected to complete the programme within a period of three years
3. The Grading System
Below is the grading system used for the graduate programmes run by the University;
Grade Point PercentageA 4.0 75 – 100B+ 3.5 70 – 74B 3.0 60 – 69C+ 2.5 56 – 59C 2.0 50 – 55D 1.0 40 – 49F 0.0 0 - 39
4. Progression Through Stages
A student shall proceed to stage II and III regardless of the cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) obtained at the end of stages I and II.
A student must have gained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 at the end of stage III to proceed to stage IV
The programme must be completed within a maximum period of 3 years.
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5. Deferred Examinations
A candidate, who through illness or other reasonable cause is unable to present himself/herself for an examination may apply for the consideration of his/ her case. Such application shall be forwarded to the Dean of the School, preferably before the date of the examination. The results of the deferred examination shall be treated in a similar manner as end of stage examinations.
6. Thesis
To proceed to the Thesis Stage, a student must have gained a cumulated GPA of at least 2.5 at the end of Stage III.
A student shall submit his/her thesis to the Dean of the School within six (6) months after completion of Stage III.
There will be two presentation periods in a year, at six monthly intervals after the completion of the third stage.
The Thesis will be examined by a committee consisting of 3 examiners, of whom two should be internal and one external. The grading of the thesis will be done according to the set criteria giving a maximum of fifty points.
The Grading of the thesis shall Pass or Fail.
In the case of a Fail, the student will be permitted to submit a new dissertation in the next presentation period. Only two submissions shall be permitted
7. Exclusion
Except with the express permission of the Dean School of Business, a student who, without permission withdraws himself/herself from his/her course of study shall be excluded
8. Graduation
MBA Degree
To be eligible for the MBA General and MBA Finance, a student must: Have achieved cumulated GPA of 2.5 at Stage III, and Have obtained a ‘Pass’ in the Thesis
Post Graduate Diploma
A student shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration:
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…………………………………… If student attains accumulative GPA of 2.5 at the end of the stage III, and after he/she has had two
unsuccessful submissions of a dissertation. If after stage III the candidate fails to attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5, but attains at least a cumulative
GPA of 2.0.
MA Human Resource Management Degree
To be eligible for the Master of Human Resource Management, a student must: Have achieved cumulated GPA of 2.5 at Stage III, and Have obtained a ‘Pass’ in the Thesis
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
A student shall be eligible for the award of Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management: If student attains accumulative GPA of 2.5 at the end of the stage III, and after he/she has had two
unsuccessful submissions of a dissertation. If after stage III the candidate fails to attain a cumulative GPA of 2.5, but attains at least a cumulative
GPA of 2.0.
Miscellaneous
A student shall not change his/her course of enrollment at Stage III without the written approval of the Dean of the School
A student wishing to change elective courses shall apply formally to the Dean of the School within three (3) weeks of the commencement of the third stage
Every student shall be required to attend lectures, seminars and tutorials given in each module in any semester, on a regular basis.
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CALENDAR 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 INTAKEWEEK DATE ACTIVITY
1 28th January Registration and Orientation of New Students2 4th to 8th February Registration of Returning Students3 11th February Classes Commence
3 – 4 11th to 22rd February Late Registration Period6 8th March End of Lessons for Research Methods7 15th March Submission of First Assignment
9 29th March
Year 4 semester - 1 Students Only: - Submission of PDF and Spiral Bound Research Proposals
Year 4 - semester 2 Students Only:- Submission of First Draft of Dissertation in PDF and Spiral Bound
13 22nd April to 26th April Study Break14 29th April to 3th May Mid Semester Examinations15 6th May Classes resume15 8th to 10th May Oral Dissertation Presentation (Year 4 semester 2 Students Only)16 17th May Submission of Second Assignment18 27th May to 31st May Examination Registration Period18 29th May Publication of C A results18 31st May Classes End
19 - 20 3rd to 14h June Study Break21 17th June Sessional Examinations Commence21 21nd June Examinations End22 28th June Submission of Final Dissertation (Year 4 semester 2 Students Only)24 9th July Meeting of Board of Examiners25 15th to 19th July Deferred Examinations26 24th July Publication of Results
JULY/AUGUST 2019 INTAKE1 22nd to 26th July Registration and Orientation of New Students2 29th July to 2nd August Registration of Returning Students3 12th August Classes Commence
3 - 4 12th to 19th August Late Registration Period6 6th September End of Lessons for Research Methods7 13th September Submission of First Assignment
9 27th September
Year 4 semester - 1 Students Only: - Submission of PDF and Spiral Bound Research Proposals
Year 4 - semester 2 Students Only: - Submission of First Draft of Dissertation in PDF and Spiral Bound
13 21nd to 25th October Study Break
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……………………………………14 28th October to 1st
NovemberMid Semester Examinations
15 4th November Classes resume
15 6th to 8th November Oral Dissertation Presentation (Year 4 semester 2 Students Only)
16 22nd November Submission of Second Assignment18 18th to 22rd November Examination Registration Period18 20st November Publication of C A results18 22rd November Classes End
19 - 20 25th November to 6th December
Study Break
21 9th December Sessional Examinations Commence21 13th December Examinations End22 20th December Submission of Final Dissertation (Year 4 semester 2 Students Only)
23 23th December to 1st January
Recess (Festive Season Break)
25 8th January Meeting of Board of Examiners27 20th to 24th January Deferred Examinations28 29th January Publication of Results
JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020 INTAKE
1 27th January to 31st January
Registration and Orientation of New Students
2 3rd to 7th February Registration of Returning Students3 10th February Classes Commence
3 - 4 10th to 21st February Late Registration Period
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