SoB Frequently Asked Questions

Examinations

What happens if I fail an exam?

You are given a chance to repeat the unit or take a supplementary exam. In this case, you will only do the final exam.

Suppose I am unable to sit for the main exam. What should I do?

If you had completed the coursework for the course unit, you
should request for special exam through student portal. You
can do exam in the following semester so long as the course
unit is offered or when next the course is offered

Can I undertake a Project or Thesis proposal before completing the taught course units

No, the project is undertaken on completion and passing of part
one of the programme which comprises all taught courses for
different master’s and PhD programmes offered by the school.

Studying at University of Nairobi SoB.

Can I defer my studies?

Yes. When deferring the semester, you need to download
temporary withdrawal from the Graduate School
Website( https://graduateschool.uonbi.ac.ke/ )
and complete it. Once approved, you can proceed. You have
deferred your studies for a period requested

Fees and Funding

What happens if I pay fees in excess in a semester?

The excess amount is available for the next semester or if you
have completed the course, you can apply for a refund from the
Finance office

Can one pay fees in installments while attending classes and clear before the exam time

You attend classes for the units paid for in full, you should
register the units for the semester by week 5 after which the SMIS portal is closed

How can I access the programme brochure and fees structure?

It is available on the School of Business Website. Search using
programme names such as (Master of Business Administration)
1. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/doctor-philosophy-business-administration-
phd
2. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-supply-chain-management
3. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-operations-and-technology-
management
4. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-entrepreneurship-and-
innovations-management
5. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-human-resource-
management-msc-hr
6. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-marketing-msc-marketing
7. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-finance-msc-finance
8. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/bachelor-commerce

How can I access the programme brochure and fees structure?

It is available on the School of Business Website. Search using
programme names such as (Master of Business Administration)
1. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/doctor-philosophy-business-administration-
phd
2. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-supply-chain-management
3. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-operations-and-technology-
management
4. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-entrepreneurship-and-
innovations-management
5. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-human-resource-
management-msc-hr
6. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-marketing-msc-marketing
7. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/master-science-finance-msc-finance
8. https://business.uonbi.ac.ke/index.php/programs-
content-type/bachelor-commerce

Admissions

How long does the PhD programme take at the University of Nairobi?

The programme takes a minimum of 3 years and a maximum of
5 years after which you will be asked to request for extension of
registration from Graduate School and pay requisite fees for
extension

School of Business Programs

What graduate programmes are offered by school of business?

PhD in Business Administration and seven Masters programmes
namely;
1) Master of Business Administration
2) Master of Science in marketing
3) Master of Science in Finance,
4) Master of Science in Human Resource Management
5) Master of Science in Entrepreneurship & Innovations
Management
6) Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
7) Master of Science in Operations and Technology
Management