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Overview
Bachelor of Co-operative Management and Accounting (BCMA) is a three year degree program full time and evening mode. It is designed to enable graduate to understand that Co-operative is a business like other business organizations and a hub for human development. The program prepares the graduate to work in different carrier employment like Co-operatives, Banking, and Government and Non Government institutions. The program focuses on the different strategies, procedures, management of Co-operative and Business organization. It equips a graduate with knowledge in Business management, Co-operative Management, Microfinance management, accounting and finance aspect of the business. Graduate can be employed as Co-operative Managers, Business Managers, Accountants, finance officers, Projects officer and financial analysts. The programme further offers opportunities in self employment as consultants, trainers and researchers in different areas of Co-operative and Business management and Accounting.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the Nature and Role of Co-operatives:
- Apply Business and Co-operative Management Principles:
- Proficient in Accounting and Financial Management:
- Plan and Manage Co-operative and Business Operations:
- Demonstrate Professional Competence for Employment:
- Exercise Entrepreneurial and Consultancy Skills:
Career Pathways
Career information
Based on the Bachelor of Co-operative Management and Accounting (BCMA) programme at KICOB, the career pathways for graduates include a wide range of opportunities in both the private and public sectors, as well as in self-employment.
Professions
- Co-operative Manager
- SACCO Manager
- Co-operative Development Officer
- Credit/Loan Officer in Co-operatives
- Auditor in Co-operative Societies
- Accountant
- Finance Officer
- Internal Auditor
- Financial Analyst
- Grants/Compliance Officer (especially in NGOs)
- Business Manager
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
- Procurement or Inventory Officer (especially in member-based organizations)
- Policy Analyst (focused on co-operatives or finance)
entry requirements
Direct Entry Requirements
NQF Level 5 Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
At least two Principal Passes with a minimum total of 4 points, drawn from any two of the following subjects:
Accountancy, Commerce, Economics, Advanced Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Agriculture, Geography, Nutrition.
Diploma / Equivalent Qualifications
A relevant diploma (e.g. in Co-operative Management and Accounting, Microfinance, Banking & Finance, Public Sector Finance, Taxation, Business Admin, etc.) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (B‑average), or Distinction for unclassified diplomas.
Alternatively, a Foundation Certificate from the Open University of Tanzania (OUT) with at least GPA 3.0.
Additionally, diploma holders must have at least four O‑Level passes including English and Mathematics.
English requirements
All applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in English as a condition of admission.
