Course Rationale
The university conducted an extensive market survey prior to the designing of the programme where critical gaps in hospitality and tourism industry and training were identified.
The BSc.HM programme was designed to fill the gaps identified.
Why study the programme
The programme is intended to fill the forgoing identified gaps in hospitality skills development in the following areas:
The course incorporates technology to meet the demands of the current job market and anticipated continued influence of electronic trade in conducting business in modern times.
Course Units of humanities like communication skills, Essential of Development, Business ethics and Laws are to address the issues of decision making as well as meet the 8.4.4 aspects in Kenya.
Target Groups
a) Have strong hospitality orientation and management knowledge in order to provide management knowledge, skills and abilities that will
b) Exhibit strong ethical principles, good interpersonal communication values and virtues through:
c) Have strong analytic and critical thinking, knowledge, skills and abilities to:
d) Design and implement hospitality management solutions that enhance organizational performance:
Programme Objectives
Upon completion of the prescribed course of study for Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management the graduate will have acquired knowledge, skills and abilities to be able to:
Entry Requirements
Entry via University Bridging
A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a minimum of C+ and lacking clusters subjects, Geography / History / Biology as in (i) above. The Candidate must score at least a C plain in the subject he/she is bridging in as in (i) above;
A holder of KACE certificate or equivalent with minimum of two principles and lacking O level clusters subject grades as in (ii) above. The candidate must score in the subject in which he/she is bridging in as 2.7.1.1 (ii)
Entry via Pre-university Programme
A holder of KCSE certificate or equivalent with a mean aggregate of C (plain) with C (plain) in Geography / History / Biology
Exemptions and credit transfers
A maximum of 15 units can be transferred for relevant units covered at degree or diploma level whose attainment is grade B and above.
Evidence supporting the application should include certified academic transcripts, certificates and a letter from the relevant registrar or authority
Application for credit transfer will not be allowed three (3) weeks after the start of the semester / trimester unless granted permission by the University Senate .
The University reserves the right to administer an appropriate test, through the relevant Department in order to determine whether exemption should be granted.
Exemption
The following conditions should be met in seeking an exemption for a particular subject:
No exemption shall be granted for professional or clinical subjects.
Fees
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Application form
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