Course Textbooks

1. Curtis, C., & Scheurer, J. (2016). Planning for Public Transport Accessibility: An
International Sourcebook. New York : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group,
2. Jean, P. & Claude, C. (2016). The Geography of Transport Systems (4th ed.). USA:
Routledge.
3. Verma, A., & Ramanayya, T. V. (2015). Public Transport Planning and Management
in Developing Countries. Boca Raton : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group
Reference Textbooks
1. Bert, V., Jan, A., & David, B. (2013). The Transport System & Transport Policy: An
Introduction. USA: Cengage Learning.
2. Karel, M. (2016). Transport Justice: Designing Fair Transportation Systems. USA:
Routledge.
3. Tolley, Rodney. (2016). Transport Systems, Policy and Planning: A geographical
approach. S.l.: Routledge.
E-books
1. Kurauchi, F., & Schmöcker, J.-D. (2017). Public Transport Planning with Smart Card
Data. Boca Raton, Florida ; New York : CRC Press
2. Tiwari, G., & In Mohan, D. (2017). Transport Planning and Traffic Safety: Making
Cities, Roads, and Vehicles Safer. Boca Raton : CRC Press
3. Janić, M. (2017). Transport Systems: Modelling, Planning, and Evaluation. Boca
Raton; New York CRC Press, Taylor et Francis Group
Course Journals
1. International Journal of Transportation.
2. Open Transportation Journal.
3. International Journal of Logistics Management
Reference Journals
1. Journal of Advanced Transportation.
2. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
3. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management.
KSL 2306: TRANSPORT ECONOMICS
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: KFI 2102: Principles of Macroeconomic Theory

Course Purpose
To provide students with skills and knowledge in transport economics

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the characteristics of supply and demand of transport.
2. Estimate the cost and costing of transport.
3. Analyze the performance of transport organization.
 4. Discuss the economic challenges faced by transport operators

Course Content
Impact of Transport on economic development, cost and costing of transport, evaluation of
performance of transport firms, demand and supply of transport, budgets of transportation
economic effects of transport on congestion, impact of transportation prices and wages,
transport policy, leisure, sports and recreation transport, travel and tours.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Bijan, V., & Ken Fleming, K. (2013). Introduction to Air Transport Economics: From
Theory to Applications (2nd ed.). USA: Routledge.
2. Jonathan, C., & Stephen, I. (2017). The Routledge Handbook of Transport Economics
(1st ed.). USA: Routledge.
3. Robin, L., & Roger, V. (2013). A Handbook of Transport Economics. United
Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing Limited.
Reference Textbooks
1. Kara, M., & Dona, T. (2014). The Economics of Transportation Systems: A Reference
for Practitioners (1st ed.). USA: Create Space.
2. Barry, E. & Darren, P. (2015). Concepts of Transportation Economics. Singapore:
World Scientific Publishing.
3. Rushton, A., Croucher, P., & Baker, P. (2014). The Handbook of Logistics and
Distribution Management: Understanding the Supply Chain (5th ed.). Great Britain:
 Kogan page.
E-books
1. Blauwens, G., De, B. P., & Van, D. V. E. (2016). Transport Economics. Berchem de
Boeck
2. Stubbs, Pctysonwjdalvimq. (2018). Transport Economics. S.l.: Routledge.
3. Button, K. (2014). Transport Economics. Cheltenham: Edward Elgar.
Course Journals
1. International Journal of Transportation.
2. Open Transportation Journal.
3. International Journal of Logistics Management
Reference Journals
1. Journal of Advanced Transportation.
2. Journal of Transportation Engineering.
3. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
KSL 2308: FLEET MANAGEMENT
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To assist students determine the appropriate fleet mix for a logistics company, its acquisition,
fleet operations, estimated usage costs of the fleet and administrative costs, trip management,
and developing profit expectations.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Determine the appropriate fleet mix for a logistics company, its acquisition, fleet
operations, estimated usage costs of the fleet and administrative costs, trip
management, and developing profit expectations.
2. Understand the importance of the management information system in fleet
management
3. To measure the performance of a fleet management in a logistics company.

Course Content
Introduction to Fleet Management. General and Organizational Structures of Fleet
Department in a Logistics Company. Capabilities of Logistics Firm and the Customer. Costs
of Fleet Operations. Fleet Administration and Pricing. Initial Activities of Fleet Department.
On-going Functions of Fleet Department. Relationship between the Fleet Dept. and Other
Depts. Relations between Fleet Dept. and External Parties. Responsibilities and Liabilities of
Fleet Manager. Fleet Planning. Trip Management. MIS in Fleet Management. Performance
Measurement in Fleet Management.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Della-Giustina, D. (2017). Motor Fleet Safety and Security Management. Boca Raton:
CRC Press
2. Bradford, T. (2018). The Energy System: Technology, Economics, Markets, and
Policy. Cambridge, Massachusetts : The MIT Press
3. Training and Instructional Design Academy of South Africa. (2012). Transport and
Logistics: Level 4: Lecturer Guide. New Highveld: The Training and Instructional
Design Academy of South Africa.
Reference Textbooks
1. Charlesworth, S., & In Booth, C. (2018). Urban Pollution: Science and Management.
Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
2. Clark, P. (2018). Buying the Big Jets: Fleet Planning For Airlines. Routledge
3. Vaz, A. I. F., In Almeida, J. P., In Oliveira, J. F., & In Pinto, A. A. (2018). Operational
Research: IO2017, Valencia, Portugal, June 28-30. Cham: Springer International
Publishing.
E-books
1. Taneja, N. K. (2018). 21st Century Airlines: Connecting The Dots. London
[England] ; : Routledge
2. Mirkin, D. (2018). Sailing to the Holy Land: Crusader Ships, Seamanship, Logistics
And Landing Operations. Oxford BAR Publishing
3. Abdelghany, A., & Abdelghany, K. (2018). Airline Network Planning and Scheduling.
 Newark: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated.
Course Journals
1. Journal in Fleet Management
2. Journal of the Operational Research Society
3. Journal of Modern Transportation
Reference Journals
1. International Journal of Mining, Reclamation and Environment
2. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management
3. European Journal of Business Management

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 MARINE/SHIPPING MANAGEMENT SPECIALIZATION

UNITS

KMS 2305: PORT PLANNING AND DESIGN

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To understand the port’s operational and planning process through supply chain aspects as
well as logistics management in port.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze Port development and planning
2. Express Port investment, financing and pricing
3. Differentiate Port productivity, marketing and competition
4. Investigate Port design and construction

Course Content
Port development and organization: History of port development. Port roles and function.
Port users and stakeholders. Port administration and organizational structure. Traditional vs.
emerging port management model. Recent trend in port development. Port planning:
Infrastructure and capacity. Evaluation and management of port projects. Long term (master)
port planning. Modelling port demand and supply. Port traffic forecasting. Strategic port
planning. Operational port planning: Terminal planning module. Port investment and
financing: Port costs and costing systems. Economic evaluation vs. financial appraisal of
port projects. Financing mechanism of port projects. Contractual and legal arrangements.
Private sector participation and emergence of global port operator. Public-private partnership
(PPP) models in ports issues with public financing of port infrastructure. Port pricing: Port
charges vs. port dues. Tariff structures and surcharges. Marginal cost pricing. Strategic port
pricing. Through transport pricing. Other pricing models. Regulatory mechanism for port
pricing. Port operations: Port operations and services. Nautical versus cargo handling
services. Value added and logistics port services. Queuing system and congestion in port. Port
layout and configuration. Port equipment and maintenance. Terminal and site operation.
Terminal procedures. Functional modelling of port operations. Port automation. Port Design
and Construction: Introduction to port and harbor structures; Harbor classifications; Port
facilities - berthing and mooring structures and rendering system; Operational and
environmental loads; Wave oscillations in harbor and its control; Maneuvering of ships
within harbor; Cargo handling in ports; Offshore mooring - design of breakwaters, jetties,
wharfs, quays, diaphragm walls, slipways and docks; Sediment transport and maintenance
dredging in harbors. Control and marine pollution in ports.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Haralambides, H. E. (2015). Port Management. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan
2. Burns, M. G. (2015). Port Management and Operations. CRC Press
3. Alderton, P. (2017). Port Management and Operations. New Delhi: Informa Law.
Reference Textbooks
1. Forsyth, A., Salomon, E., & Smead, L. (2017). Creating Healthy Neighborhoods:
Evidence-Based Planning and Design Strategies. Chicago, IL : American Planning
Association,
2. Campbell, K. (2018). Making massive small change: Building the urban society we
want. White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing
3. Klosterman, R. E., Brooks, K., & Drucker, J. (2018). Planning Support Methods:
Urban and Regional Analysis and Projection. Lanham Boulder New York London
Rowman & Littlefield
E-books
1. Haralambides, H. E. (2015). Port Management. New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan
2. Burns, M. G. (2015). Port Management and Operations. CRC Press
3. Campbell, K. (2018). Making massive small change: Building the urban society we
want. White River Junction, Vermont : Chelsea Green Publishing
Course Journals
1. European Journal of Transport and Infrastructure Research
2. Journal of Design Research
3. Journal of Coastal Research
Reference Journals
 1. International Journal of Forecasting
2. Journal of Waterway, Port, Coastal, and Ocean Engineering
3. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications

KMS 2306: MARITIME LAW AND CONVENTIONS

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To enable students develop their knowledge and understanding of legislative drafting and
law-making procedure in Kenya in general and transforming international maritime
legislations into municipal law of Kenya.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand law making procedure of Kenya
2. Acquire basic legislative drafting skills
3. Learn the procedure of incorporating international maritime legislations into
municipal law of Kenya
4. Understand admiralty jurisdiction and procedure of admiralty matters in Kenya.
5. The different areas of maritime commercial laws

Course Content
Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS III): baselines internal
waters and territorial sea, straits used for international navigation, archipelagic states,
contiguous zone, continental shelf, exclusive economic zone, fisheries, land-locked and
geographically disadvantaged states. The High Seas: Legal Status of the High Seas, High
Seas Freedoms, nationality of Ships, Status of Ships on the High Seas International seabed
area. Settlement of disputes: The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), The
International Court of Justice (ICJ), Arbitration and Other Forms of Alternative Dispute
Resolutions (ADR). Nationality, registration and ownership of ships: Nationality of Ships.
Ship Registration, Registration and Ownership of Ships the Concept of ‘Genuine Link’,
Types of Ship Registries. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea: 1974
(SOLAS) and the 1978 and 1988 Protocols thereto as amended, International Safety
Management Code (ISM Code) International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
Ships, 1973; the 1978 and 1997 Protocols thereto (MARPOL), as amended, International
Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter,
1972 and the 1996 Protocol thereto. The law of contract and other relevant legal principles,
carriage of goods by sea and the relevant conventions including INCOTERMS and the recent
developments.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Baatz, Y. (2018). Maritime Law. : Abingdon : Informa Law from Routledge
2. Berlingieri, F. (2014). International Maritime Conventions: Volume 1. Abingdon,
Oxon: Informa Law from Routledge.
3. Berlingieri, F. (2015). International Maritime Conventions: Volume II. (International
maritime conventions.) Arbingdon, Oxon : Informa Law from Routledge
Reference Textbooks
1. Attard, D., Fitzmaurice, M., Martinez, N., & Hamza, R. (2016). The IMLI Manual on
International Maritime Law: Volume III: Marine Environmental Law and
International Maritime Security Law. Oxford: OUP Oxford.
2. Martínez, G. N. A. (2016). Limitation of Liability in International Maritime
Conventions: The Relationship between Global Limitation Conventions and Particular
Liability Regimes. London: Routledge.
3. Zhao, L., & Li, L. (2017). Maritime Law and Practice in China Abingdon, Oxon;
 New York, NY: Informa Law from Routledge.
E-books
1. Sohn, L. B. (2014). Cases and Materials on the Law of the Sea. Leiden, Netherlands :
Brill Nijhoff
2. Busch, S. V., Henriksen, T., & Oude, E. A. G. (2018). Maritime Boundary
Delimitation: The Case Law: Is It Consistent And Predictable? Cambridge, United
Kingdom : Cambridge University Press,
3. Cottier, T. (2015). Equitable Principles of Maritime Boundary Delimitation: The
Quest for Distributive Justice in International Law. Cambridge Cambridge University
Press
Course Journals
1. Journal of Maritime Law and Commerce
2. The American Journal of International Law
3. The Journal of International Maritime Law
Reference Journals
1. International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea
2. WMU Journal of Maritime Affairs
3. Journal of Marine Science and the Environment

KMS 2307: SHIPPING AND PORT FINANCE

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To understand the benefit from the exposure to the various facets making and financing
investment decisions in shipping and port.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Analyze a solid grounding on how to construct cash flows for shipping projects and
how to evaluate them, considering the time value of money, as well as uncertainty.
2. Express Learning advanced techniques to analyze and incorporate risk in project
valuation
3. Differentiate a broad overview of the various types of ship financing
4. Investigate a deeper understanding of the risk associated with shipping and how some
of these risks can be managed with the use of derivative products

Course Content
Introduction to shipping investment and operations: Shipping markets, freight, revenue and
cost structures o Markets for ships, second-hand, new building, and scrap. Cash flow
analysis of shipping projects: Cash flow components and projection, Time value of money,
discounting and compounding. Project appraisal criteria and investment decisions – o NPV,
IRR, Payback; Examples of shipping projects. Investment decision under uncertainty:
Scenario and simulation analysis. Introduction to shipping finance: Types of financing –
commercial bank loans, capital markets, equity vs. debt. Introduction to shipping risk: The
risk management process, Volatility estimation, Freight market indices. Shipping risk
management I – Revenue, FFAs and Options, Hedging examples. Shipping risk
management II – Costs, Bunker risk management and derivative instruments, Interest rate
and currency risk management. Port Pricing and Investment.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Course Textbooks
1. Meersman, H. (2014). Port Infrastructure Finance. Abingdon Informa Law
2. Bichou, K. (2014). Port Operations, Planning and Logistics. Hoboken: Taylor and
Francis.
3. Gong, S., & In Cullinane, K. (2018). Finance and Risk Management for International
Logistics and the Supply Chain. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier
Reference Textbooks
1. Visvikis, I. D., & Panayides, P. M. (2017). Shipping Operations Management. Cham
Springer International Publishing
2. Draffin, N. (2014). Shipping: An Introduction to the Technical, Operational and
Commercial Aspects. Adderbury, Oxfordshier, England: Petrospot Limited
3. Lee, P. T.-W., & Cullinane, K. (2016). Dynamic Shipping and Port Development in
the Globalized Economy: Volume 2: Emerging Trends in Ports. Basingstoke Palgrave
Macmillan
E-books
1. Visvikis, I. D., & In Panayides, P. M. (2017). Shipping Operations Management. New
York: Springer.
2. Meersman, H. (2014). Port Infrastructure Finance. Abingdon Informa Law
3. Lee, P. T.-W., & Cullinane, K. (2016). Dynamic Shipping and Port Development in
the Globalized Economy: Volume 2: Emerging Trends in Ports. Basingstoke Palgrave
Macmillan
Course Journals
1. Journal of International Shipping and Port Research
2. Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics
3. Journal of Transport Economics & Policy
Reference Journals
1. Multinational Finance Journal
2. Journal on strategic Shipping
3. International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics
KMS 2308: MARITIME ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To analyze environmental protection standards and requirements, and to present how ports
and shipping operators are implementing them.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand contemporary environmental issues in port & shipping
2. Distinguish environmental protection and management, standard and requirements,
and implementation
3. Examine the best practices in monitoring and control of port activities and air
pollution
4. Explain economics of marine environmental regulations
5. Examine on-board energy management
6. Discuss noise and energy management in port.

Course Content
Environmental issue in general and port reception facilities including the operational aspects,
facilities, equipment’s. Waste management, the administrative and operational aspects, types
of waste, collection, treatment, transportation. The investment and operational aspects of port
reception facilities. Related conventions including MARPOL. Implementation of
environmental standard the economic perspective. Energy management aspects both in ship
operation and port operations.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Narula, K. (2018). The Maritime Dimension of Sustainable Energy Security.
Singapore: Springer.
2. Sayigh, A. (2018). Seaside Building Design: Buildings in Maritime Zones. Cham:
Springer.
3. In Kitsiou, D., & In Karydis, M. (2017). Marine Spatial Planning:
Methodologies, Environmental Issues and Current Trends. New York : Nova
Science Publishers, Inc.,
Reference Textbooks
1. Meersman, H., Van, D. V. E., & Vanelslander, T. (2014). Future Challenges for the
Port and Shipping Sector. Hoboken: Taylor and Francis.
2. In Monaco, A., & In Prouzet, P. (2015). Governance of Seas and Oceans. London
Hoboken, London; Hoboken
3. Fiorini, M., & In Lin, J.-C. (2015). Clean Mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems.
Stevenage : IET
E-books
1. Weintrit, A., & Neumann, T. (2017). Safety of Sea Transportation: Proceedings of the
 12th International Conference on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation
(TransNav 2017), June 21-23, 2017, Gdynia, Poland. Boca Raton CRC Press
2. In Grammelis, P., & Global Conference on Global Warming. (2016). Energy,
transportation and global warming. Switzerland : Springer
3. Coyle, J. J., Novack, R. A., & Gibson, B. J. (2015). Transportation: A global Supply
Chain Perspective. Boston, Mass. Cengage Learning
Course Journals
1. Asian Journal of Shipping and Logistics
2. International Journal of Justice and Sustainability
3. International Journal of Marine Environment, Resources, Law and Society
Reference Journals
1. International Journal of Marine and Coastal Law
2. Journal of Coastal Research
3. Journal of Marine Science

YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2 CLEARING AND FORWARDING SPECIALIZATION UNITS

KCF 2305: PORT AGENCY

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To sharpen the knowledge of students with the relevant skills associated with a rapidly
changing and complex shipping industry.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the role of Ship Agent
2. Know the importance of e-Commerce in relation to the functioning of Ship Agents.
3. Explain the 2 fundamental forces driving the global shipping industry - Scale &
Technology
 4. Meet the challenges of the changing Shipping Environment
5. Know the commercial relationships & issues relating to Ports
6. Know the major legislative changes facing the Global Shipping Industry

Course Content
History of the Global Shipping Industry. Agent and his role / duties, Port Authorities, Port
Services and the providers, cargo working, husbandry, local requirements, Basic laytime
concepts. The Role of the Ship Agent. The Agent’s Legal Relationship. Critical Issues
Relating to Ports. Financial Control & Remuneration. Legal & Practical Examination of
Considerations Relating to the Arrest of Ships. Duty & Care of a Ship Agent in Response to
International Laws & Regulations. Bills of Lading: Key Features & Overview of Marine
Insurance. The Agent’s Role Under Charter Parties. Agents Exposure to Liability. The
Implementation of e-Commerce for Ship Agents & the Development of Information
Technology.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers. (2014). Port agency. London: ICS.
2. Bichou, K. (2014). Port Operations, Planning and Logistics. Hoboken: Taylor and
Francis.
3. Visvikis, I. D., & Panayides, P. M. (2017). Shipping Operations Management. Cham
Springer International Publishing
Reference Textbooks
 1. Hershman, M. J. (2017). Urban Ports and Harbor Management: Responding to
Change Along U.S. Waterfronts. London: Taylor and Francis.
2. Prokop, D. (2017). Global Supply Chain Security and Management: Appraising
Programs, Preventing Crimes. Oxford Elsevier
3. Draffin, N. (2014). Shipping: An Introduction to the Technical, Operational and
Commercial Aspects. Adderbury, Oxfordshier, England: Petrospot Limited
E-books
1. Coyle, J. J., Novack, R. A., & Gibson, B. J. (2015). Transportation: A global Supply
Chain Perspective. Boston, Mass. Cengage Learning
2. Fiorini, M., & In Lin, J.-C. (2015). Clean Mobility and Intelligent Transport Systems.
Stevenage : IET
3. Lee, P. T.-W., & Cullinane, K. (2016). Dynamic Shipping and Port Development in
the Globalized Economy: Volume 2: Emerging Trends in Ports. Basingstoke Palgrave
Macmillan
Course Journals
1. International Journal of Operations and Production Management.
2. journal of international shipping and port research
3. Scientific Journal of Maritime Research
Reference Journals
1. International Journal of e-Navigation and Maritime Economy
2. Journal of Personal Selling & Sales Management
3. Journal of Transport Economic and Policy
KCF 2306: FREIGHT TRANSPORT OPERATIONS
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To provide with knowledge, understanding and skills in both freight and passenger transport
management and its environment.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Differentiate passenger and freight transport
2. Discuss the functions of transport manager
3. Assess the environment and provide quality transport service
4. Describe the current challenges in various elements of passenger and freight logistics.

Course Content
Transport product and role. Transport system and elements. Modes of transport.
Characteristics of traffic. Handling of people and goods at terminal. Transport regulation and
the use of technology.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Monios, J., & Bergqvist, R. (2017). Intermodal Freight Transport and Logistics. Boca
Raton : Taylor & Francis
2. International Transport Forum. (2017). Managing the Transition to Driverless Road
Freight Transport. Paris: OECD Publishing.
3. Manners-Bell, J. (2017). Supply Chain Risk Management: Understanding Emerging
Threats to Global Supply Chains. London: Kogan Page, Limited.
Reference Textbooks
1. Burtt, P. (2017). The Principal Factors in Freight Train Operating. Routledge,
2. In Starkey, D. J., & In Harlaftis, G. (2017). Global Markets: The Internationalization
of the Sea Transport Industries since 1850. Oxford: Liverpool University Press.
3. Nash, C. (2017). Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Transport
Economics and Policy. Cheltenham, U.K. : Edward Elgar Publishing
E-books
1. Nash, C. (2017). Handbook of research methods and applications in transport
economics and policy. Cheltenham, U.K. : Edward Elgar Publishing
2. Manners-Bell, J. (2017). Supply Chain Risk Management: Understanding Emerging
Threats to Global Supply Chains. London: Kogan Page, Limited.
3. Athanassiou, L. (2017). Maritime Cross-Border Insolvency: Under the European
Insolvency Regulation and the UNCITRAL Model Law. Abingdon, Oxon: Informa
Law
Course Journals
1. Journal of Operations Management
2. International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications
3. Journal of Transport Geography
Reference Journals
 1. Journal of Transport and Supply Chain Management
2. International Journal of Sustainable Transportation
3. European Journal of Operations Research

KCF 2307: CRUISE MANAGEMENT

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To provide students with an increasing knowledge base generally covering cruise and
maritime operations, hospitality, tourism and business areas.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Develop an awareness of the cruise shipping, travel and tourism industry.
 2. Profile the world cruise lines and distinguish among different types of itineraries.
3. Describe the contemporary cruise experience.
4. Categorize various types of pre-cruise, post-cruise and off-ship options.
5. Interpret a deck plan.
6. Analyze and apply a cruise marketing campaign; and propose an effective cruise
solution to meet clients’ needs.

Course Content
Background and development of the cruise market; international passenger growth; the
demand-supply balance; on-board and shore office management systems. Major cruise lines;
world cruise areas; cruising routes and itineraries: standard and non-conventional; activities
on-board and ashore. Cruise ship design and reading a deck plan. Costing: capital, ship
related, crew related, passenger related, company overhead and marketing costs; pricing,
discounting, incentives etc. Marketing strategy of cruise companies: market research,
customer service, advertising and publicity. New designs and increase in capacity of cruise
ships; growth of the global cruising market; IT & the Internet development on cruising
information and booking, on-board business
facilities etc. Fly-cruise development; interconnections with road, rail and air transport
system. Relevance to Kenya: the role of Kenya Tourism Board, development of new cruise-
liner terminals, Kenya as the Cruise Capital of East Africa.

Teaching and Learning Methods

A combination of lectures, seminars and students-directed learning activities will be included
in this subject.

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%
Course Textbooks
1. Gibson, P. (2019). Cruise Operations Management: Hospitality Perspectives. New
York Routledge
2. Dowling, R. K., & In Weeden, C. (2017). Cruise Ship Tourism. Wallingford,
Oxfordshire: CABI
3. Papathanassis, A., Breitner, M. H., & Groot, A. (2014). Cruise Tourism and
Innovation: Improving Passengers' Experiences and Safety. Berlin: Logos Verlag
Berlin.
Reference Textbooks
1. Pettit, S. J., & Beresford, A. K. C. (2018). Port Management: Cases in Port
Geography, Operations and Policy. New Delhi, India : Kogan Page,
2. Christopher, K. (2014). Port Security Management, Second Edition. CRC Press.
3. Ettenger, K., Honey, M., & Hogenson, S. (2018). Marine Tourism, Climate Change,
and Resilience in the Caribbean: Volume II. New York, NY : Business Expert Press,
LLC
E-books
1. Papathanassis, A., Breitner, M. H., & Groot, A. (2014). Cruise Tourism and
Innovation: Improving Passengers' Experiences and Safety. Berlin: Logos Verlag
Berlin.
2. Pettit, S. J., & Beresford, A. K. C. (2018). Port Management: Cases in Port
Geography, Operations and Policy. New Delhi, India: Kogan Page,
3. Ettenger, K., Honey, M., & Hogenson, S. (2018). Marine tourism, climate change, and
resilience in the Caribbean: Volume II. New York, NY : Business Expert Press, LLC,
Course Journals
1. International Journal of Hospitality Management
2. Journal of Hospitality Marketing & Management
3. Journal of Coastal Research
Reference Journals
1. Journal of Aircraft
2. Global Journal of Management and Business
3. International Journal of Management and Economics
KCF 2309: PORT ECONOMICS
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To familiarise students with knowledge associated with fundamental issues of port economics
and how these might be applicable to the industry.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Know the relationship between demand for port services and globalization as well as
international trade
2. Understand the underlying principles of port pricing and tariff policy, together with
the practical aspects of port pricing in an era of containerization, ever increasing ship
size, and increasing port competition
3. Realize the role of government in port industry, and analyse the effects of different
port organization structures
4. Evaluate the feasibility of different port projects, especially without ignoring the
possible externalities from port projects, such as congestion and environmental
damage.

Course Content
Fundamental port activities; Ship size, port time and port costs; The structure of port prices;
Elasticity of demand for port services. Marginal cost pricing principles; Objectives of tariff
policy; Factors affecting tariff structures; Optimal port charges; Economies of scale and port
costs. Pricing to promote competition; Inland and transshipment competition; The effect of
Containerisation and increasing ship size; Port pricing in practice – Kenya and Chinese cases.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Talley, W. K. (2018). Port Economics. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
2. Haralambides, H. E. (2015). Port Management. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
3. United States. (2018). Port Operations, Research, and Technology Act: Report of the
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation on S. 3273.
Reference Textbooks
1. Pettit, S. J., & In Beresford, A. K. C. (2018). Port Management: Cases in Port
Geography, Operations and Policy. New Delhi, India : Kogan Page
2. Ford, P. (2018). Work and Wealth in a Modern Port: An Economic Survey of
Southampton. S.l.: ROUTLEDGE.
3. Papadēmētriou, S., Lyridis, D. V., Koliousis, I. G., Tsioumas, V., Sdoukopoulos, E., &
Stavroulakis, P. J. (2018). The Dynamics of Short Sea Shipping: New Practices and
Trends. Cham, Switzerland : Palgrave Macmillan
E-books
1. Geerlings, H., Kuipers, B., & Zuidwijk, R. (2018). Ports and Networks: Strategies,
Operations and Perspectives. Abingdon : Taylor and Francis
2. Monios, J., & Wilmsmeier, G. (2018). Maritime Mobilities. London; New York:
 Routledge
3. Pettit, S. J., & In Beresford, A. K. C. (2018). Port Management: Cases in Port
Geography, Operations and Policy. New Delhi, India: Kogan Page
Course Journals
1. IIARD International Journal of Economics & Business Management
2. Journal of Industrial, Business & Economic Research
3. The Journal of Economic History
Reference Journals
1. Economics: A Journal for Teachers of Economic Sciences.
2. Journal of Business and Economy.
3. Journal of Economic Surveys

SEMESTER THREE
KGS 2310: INTERNSHIP
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-Requisite: All year 1, 2 & 3 units

Course Purpose
To place students in a real-world working environment, so as to apply knowledge and skills
acquired in class in that in environment.
Expected Learning Outcome
By the end of the course the student should to;
1. Gain some considerable experience in a working environment
2. Put into use the knowledge acquired at the organization.
3. Prepare a report on the application of management theories and practices.

Course Content
Internship will involve the student to be attached to an organization that is relevant to an area
of specialization in Computer Science. During the internship period the student is expected to
do work on a kind of project that will be approved by supervisor with the consultation with
the coordinator at the university.
This involves directed internship in a private firm, a not-for-profit organization or a
government agency for practical application of the courses studied. The duration of the
internship is eight (8) weeks. Each student will maintain a logbook containing weekly reports
of the activities undertaken. A designated supervisor at the place of work will sign the
logbook weekly. At the end of the internship, each student will submit the logbook plus a
detailed report of one major activity undertaken during the internship.

Course Assessment
During the internship period the student will be assessed as follows:
Log Book: The student is supposed to write a summary of all the activities achieved on a
daily basis, which has to be signed by the supervisor of the organization. (60%)
Report: Write a detailed technical report on the project or technical work she has done
(20%).
Supervision: an internship co-coordinator will be going around after every 3 weeks so that he
can monitor the progress of the student. (20%)
Duration: Internship will be a minimum of twelve weeks.

Course Textbooks
1. Studer, J. R. (2016). A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-In-
Training. New York: Routledge.
2. Ciesielski, T., & De, F. T. M. (2019). The Washington Manual Internship Survival
Guide. Philadelphia : Wolters Kluwer
 3. Martin, G. E. (2017). School Leader Internship: Developing, Monitoring, and
Evaluating Your Leadership Experience. New York, NY: Routledge
Reference Textbooks
1. Baird, B. N. (2014). The Internship, Practicum, and Field Placement Handbook: A
Guide for the Helping Professions. Boston: Pearson
2. Roza, G. (2013). Internship & Volunteer Opportunities For People Who Love Nature.
New York: Rosen Pub. Group, Inc.
3. Sweitzer, Hfrederick. (2018). Successful Internship. New York: Cengage Learning.
E-books
1. Kiser, P. M. (2016). The Human Services Internship: Getting the Most from Your
Experience. Australia: Cengage Learning.
2. Martin, G. E. (2017). School Leader Internship: Developing, Monitoring, and
Evaluating Your Leadership. New York, NY: Routledge
3. Studer, J. R. (2016). A Guide to Practicum and Internship for School Counselors-In-
Training. London; New York: Routledge
Course Journals
1. Internship Journal
2. Literary Journal Internship
3. International Journal on New Trends in Education and Their Implications
Reference Journals
1. Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships
2. American Journal of Business Education
3. International Journal of Learning and Development
FOURTH YEAR
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 CORE UNITS

KBA 2403: RESEARCH PROJECT I (PROJECT DEFINITION AND RESEARCH)

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-Requisite: KBA 2300

Course Purpose
To introduce the student to research and prepare them to write and present scientific
documents

Expected Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, the students should be able to;
1. Identify and undertake independent relevant research
2. Demonstrate understanding of proper project management, be able to competently
plan, schedule, monitor and control projects
3. Construct a problem statement working from unstructured initial ideas
4. Write a well-structured and coherent report
 5. Critically evaluate the outcome of the project
6. Defend research to fellow students and lecturers

Course Content
The student shall develop a research proposal in their specific area of specialization or in any
profession in which business and supply chain management is applied to investigate possible
new in-puts from the knowledge gained in their degree course.
(Project should be split into four areas of specialization. This unit shall be compulsory for all
the students)

Teaching and Learning Methods

With the help of a supervisor the student shall identify a problem in their area of interest and
investigate possible inputs to solve the problem. At the end the student will write a report on
the solutions to the problem. Case the student does not come up with solutions, as is
sometimes the case in mathematical problems, the report should give details of limitations
leading to failure to coming up with a solution.

Course Assessment
Each project will be assessed according to detailed assessment guidelines. Three areas are
assessed:
1. Control: demonstration of ability to plan, monitor and maintain workable schedules.
Success: the extent to which the deliverables achieved the objectives defined in the
agreed terms of reference. (50%)
2. Report: the quality of the report detailing the conduct and results of the project.
(30%)
3. Defense: the ability of the students to verbally communicate the conduct to the project
and his/her command over the subject area. (20%)
4. The Research Project will be equivalent to two units and the student need to satisfy
the following:
i. Write, present and defend a project proposal
ii. Present the work for progress assessment
iii. Conduct acceptable research in accordance with the proposal
iv. Implement the project in accordance with the proposal and guided by the
research conducted
 v. Final submission and presentation with a demonstration of the project to a
project panel.
vi. Defense of the Project

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Any visual aids, lecture notes, video/audio tutorials, chalkboards or whiteboards etc

Course Textbooks
1. Berry, R. (2013). Research Project: How to Write It. Florence: Taylor and Francis
2. Flick, U. (2015). Introducing Research Methodology: A Beginner's Guide to Doing a
Research Project. Los Angeles, U.A.: SAGE.
3. Urban, J. B., & Van, E.-M. B. (2018). Designing and Proposing Your Research
Project. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association
Reference Textbooks
1. Walliman, N. (2018). Research Methods: The Basics. New York: Routledge, Taylor &
Francis Group
2. McNiff, J. (2016). You and Your Action Research Project. Abingdon, Oxon; New
York, NY: Routledge
3. Bell, J., & Waters, S. (2018). Doing Your Research Project. London: Open University
Press, McGraw-Hill Education
E-books
1. Beech, J. G. (2015). Doing Your Business Research Project. London: SAGE
Publications Ltd
2. Sharp, J. (2017). Success with your Education Research Project. Thousand Oaks, CA:
Sage Publications
3. Bell, J., & Waters, S. (2018). Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First-Time
Researchers. London: Open University Press, McGraw-Hill Education
Course Journals
1. International journal of marketing and sales education.
2. International Journal of Scientific and Research
3. Journal of Project Management
Reference Journals
1. Special Operations Research Topics
2. Journal of Business Research
 3. International Journal of Management and Business Research

KPS 2401: CATEGORY MANAGEMENT

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To equip learners with adequate skills for the implementation of category management

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to;
1. Develop plans to improve competitiveness through category management
2. Explain the mix of expenditure applicable in category management
3. Discuss the technical and behavioral skills for implementing category management
4. Explain the requirements for preparing and implementing category management

Course Content
Introduction: procurement and sourcing strategy; transactional purchasing; strategic sourcing;
category management. Expenditure categories: cost analysis; Pareto analysis; Kraljic
analysis; Bartolini’s score card. Category Management Skills: category manager roles;
technical skills; behavioral skills. Category management data: demand patterns; current
contracts; existing relationships; market trends. Preparing for category management:
requirements; total cost models; portfolio tools; stakeholder needs; cross-functional needs.
Supply market factors: industry dynamics; competition and pricing; corporate social
responsibility; sustainability; supply chain and value analysis. Planning and implementing
category management: make or buy decisions; switching costs; risk planning and mitigation;
governance strategies; relationship management.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector
Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. O’Brien, J. (2015). Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to
Maximizing Business Profitability (3rd ed.). London: KoganPage
2. Russel, J., & Brian, F. (2016). Category Management Principles. New Jersey: John
Wiley & Sons Inc
3. Robert, W., & Shrihari, S. (2017). Marketing Strategy: Based on First Principles and
Data Analytics (1st ed.). London: Palgrave
Reference Textbooks
1. Magnus, C. (2015). Strategic Sourcing and Category Management. London: Kogan
Page
2. Kotler, P., & Armstrong, G. (2014). Principles of Marketing (16th ed.). USA: Pearson
Education Limited
3. O'Brien, J. (2019). Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to
Maximize Business Profitability. New York : Kogan Page
E-books
1. Russel, J., & Brian, F. (2016). Category Management Principles. New Jersey: John
Wiley & Sons Inc
2. Robert, W., & Shrihari, S. (2017). Marketing Strategy: Based on First Principles and
Data Analytics (1st ed.). London: Palgrave
3. O'Brien, J. (2019). Category Management in Purchasing: A Strategic Approach to
Maximize Business Profitability. New York : Kogan Page
Course Journals
1. Supply Chain Management: An International Journal.
 2. Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics.
3. International Journal of Procurement Management.
Reference Journals
1. Journal of Research in Marketing and Entrepreneurship
2. Journal of Marketing
3. Journal of Purchasing and Supply Chain Management

KEN 2401: ENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATION

Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To equip learners with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable them to
start, operate and manage personal or group enterprises.
Expected Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, the students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate positive attitudes towards self-employment
2. Describe the process of generating business ideas, record keeping and business
finance in the context of entrepreneurship
3. Develop capacity, strategies and approaches in generating bankable business plans/
proposals that can be implemented to create new ventures
4. Provide a sound knowledge of the theoretical, analytical and practical skills necessary
for managing and growing a new venture
5. Evaluate entrepreneurial management and leadership in the context of social and
ethical expectations

Course Content
Foundations of Entrepreneurship, concept of entrepreneurship, evolution of entrepreneurship,
myths of entrepreneurship, approaches to entrepreneurship (schools of thought and theories),
role of entrepreneurship (self-employment and economy); Entrepreneurial Motivating factors,
internal, external motivating factors; Nature of entrepreneurship, entrepreneur and manager,
entrepreneurship characteristics, entrepreneur function, entrepreneurial limitation; Philosophy
of Entrepreneur, desire to achieve, creativity and innovation, risk taking, self-confidence,
goal setting, drive and energy; Entrepreneurial Behavior, business idea, source of business
idea, screening of idea; Business Plan, creating and starting the business, marketing plan,
operational plan, organizational plan, financial plan; Conceptualizing a Business Idea,
acquiring and managing skills, buying an ongoing business, franchising, market analysis,
financing the business, record keeping, risk analysis and entrepreneurial ethics; Managing the
Business, strategies for growth and managing the business, going global, and ending the
business.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Heidi, M., Neck, P.G., & Brush, C.G. (2014). Teaching Entrepreneurship: A Practice-
Based Approach. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishers.
2. Hisrich, R., Michael, P., & Shepherd, D. (2016). Entrepreneurship (10th ed.). USA:
McGraw-Hill Education.
3. Timmons, J.A., & Spinelli, S. (2013). New Venture Creation: Entrepreneurship for
the 21st Century, (8th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill Irwin.
Reference Textbooks
1. Bruce, R., & Duane, R. (2015). Entrepreneurship: Successfully Launching New
Ventures (5th ed.). England: Pearson Education Limited.
2. Steve, M., & Caroline, G. (2015). Entrepreneurship: Starting and Operating a Small
Business (4th ed.). Boston: McGraw Hill Irwin.
3. Bill, A. (2017). Disciplined Entrepreneurship Workbook. New Jersey: John Wiley &
Sons Inc.
E-books
1. Bygrave, W. D., Zacharakis, A. and Corbett, A. C. (2017). Entrepreneurship.
Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley and Sons, Inc.
2. Schultz, C., Rehder, S. A., Müller, M., Madani, R. and Wagner, D. (2017).
Entrepreneurship. Stuttgart: Kohlhammer Verlag.
3. Read, S. (2017). Effectual Entrepreneurship. Abingdon, Oxon; New York, NY:
Routledge
Course Journals
1. Journal of Small Business Management
2. Journal of Business Venturing
3. Journal of International Business studies
Reference Journals
1. Journal of Agricultural Economics.
2. Journal of International Business and Entrepreneurship.
3. Harvard Business Review.
KBA 2412: STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisites: None

Course Purpose
To equip students with skills and knowledge of solid foundation of the concepts of strategic
management.

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, the students should be able to: -
1. Describe the role of strategic management to the organization
2. Apply decision making tools in dealing with complex management problems.
3. Describe the relationship between different strategies, the organization structure in a
dynamic world.
4. Develop a framework of analysis that enables them to identify the central issues and
problems in complex, comprehensive cases and to suggest alternative courses of
action

Course Content
Background Introduction: Meaning of strategic management, Historical background of
strategic management, Types of strategic decisions. Environmental Analysis: Need for
environmental analysis, Types of strategic environments, scanning the environments, Tools
used to scan the environment. Strategic alternatives: Meaning of strategies, corporate level
strategies, Business level strategies, Functional strategies. Strategic Tools and Models: BCG
matrix, SWOT analysis, PLC analysis, Porter’s five forces. Emerging Issues: QM and Change
management. Strategy formulation: Strategy formulation at business level (competitive
advantage), functional level (value chain analysis), corporate level (diversification) and
international level (global success) Strategy implementation: Translating strategy to action;
the role of organisational structure, ensuring strategic control (evaluation), the role of
leadership, culture and stin strategy implementation.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Rothärmel, F. T. (2017). Strategic Management. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill
Education.
2. Hunger J. D., & Wheelen, T. L. (2014). Essentials of Strategic Management, (5 th ed).
Harlow, England: Pearson Education Limited.
3. Michael, A., Duane, R., & Robert, E. (2016). Strategic Management: Concepts and
Cases: Competitiveness and Globalization (12th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning
Reference Textbooks
1. Johnson, G., Whittington, R., Angwin, D., Regner, P., & Scholes, K. (2014).
Exploring Strategy: Text and Cases (10th ed.). England: Pearson Education Limited.
 2. Frank, T. (2014). Strategic Management: Concepts. New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons
Inc.
3. Charles, W. & Melissa, A. (2016). Strategic Management: Theory & Cases: An
Integrated Approach (12th ed.). Boston: Cengage Learning.
E-books
1. Martínez-López, F. J. (2014). Handbook of Strategic E-Business Management.
Heidelberg: Springer
2. Lynch, R. (2018). Strategic Management. Harlow, United Kingdom: Pearson
Education Limited.
3. Stead, J. G., & Stead, W. E. (2017). Sustainable Strategic Management. London:
Taylor and Francis
Course Journals
1. Strategic Management Journal Online.
2. International Journal of Strategic Management
3. Academy of Strategic Journal
Reference Journals
1. International Journal of Applied Strategic Management.
2. Journal of Strategy and Management.
3. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management Journal.
KBM 2407: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: None

Course Purpose
To equip the students with knowledge and skills on the management of International Business
especially the world business environment

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Discuss the activities of International Business.
2. Describe various market entry strategies that firms use.
3. Discuss the challenges faced in International Business
4. Explain the various market strategies that are used by firms in international business
management

Course Content
Introduction to world business environment: financial transactions and International
Marketing. The role of multinational enterprises, global organization marketing. International
Trade blocks (common markets for east and southern African, east African corporation, south
African development community, economic community of west African states, European
union, north American free trade area). Regulations of international business (international
chambers of commerce code 500) strategies and management of International Business.
Challenges in International Business. Evolution of Multinational enterprises/corporations;
Strategies and Management of International Business: Transfer Pricing; Marketing Mix
Strategies; Foreign Entry strategies; Foreign Direct Investment; Global Business
Organization/Structure; Challenges in International Business Management.

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Helen, D., (2016). International Business Management: Managing Across Borders and
Cultures, Texts and Cases (9th ed.). USA: Cengage Learning.
2. Tamer, c., & Gary, K. (2016). International Business Management: The New Realities
(4th ed.). England: Pearson Education Inc.
3. Colli, A. (2015). Dynamics of International Business. Taylor and Francis.
Reference Textbooks
1. John, J., & Kenneth, L. (2015). International Business: The Challenges of
Globalization (8th ed.). USA: Cengage Learning.
2. Charles, W. (2014). International Business: Competing in the Global Market Place
(10th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
3. Ricky, W., & Mike, W. (2014). International Business: A Managerial perspective (8th
ed.). England: Pearson Education Inc.
E-books
1. Roper, K. O., & Borello, L. J. (2014). International facility management. Chichester,
West Sussex, U.K.: Wiley Blackwell
2. Helen, D., (2016). International Business Management: Managing Across Borders and
Cultures, Texts and Cases (9th ed.). USA: Cengage Learning.
3. Charles, W. (2014). International Business: Competing in the Global Market Place
(10th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill/Irwin.
Course Journals
1. Strategic Management Journal.
2. International Journal of Strategic Management.
3. Academy of Strategic Journal.
Reference Journals
1. International Journal of Applied Strategic Management.
 2. Journal of Strategy and Management.
3. Technology Analysis and Strategic Management Journal.

YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1 PROCUREMENT SPECIALIZATION UNITS

1.1. KPS 2402: PROCUREMENT PLANNING
Contact Hours: 45
Pre-requisite: KPS 2103: Procurement Management

Course Purpose
To equip the students with knowledge and skills required to effectively plan for procurement
requirements

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
1. Explain the importance of procurement planning in an organization
2. Explain the link between budgeting and procurement planning
3. Use demand forecasts to effectively plan for procurement requirements
4. Discuss how to prioritize in procurement planning

Course Content
Introduction: Meaning and terms used; importance of procurement planning; challenges in
procurement planning. Market survey and procurement planning: market intelligence; role of
market survey; steps in market survey. Procurement plan: types; principle in procurement
planning; steps in procurement planning: Prioritizing: supply positioning model; purchase
expenditures. Demand forecasting: steps in demand forecasting; characteristics of demand
forecasts; demand forecasting methods. Budgeting: Steps in procurement budgeting;
operational requirements; capital requirements. Planning for disposals: items for disposal;
authority to dispose; disposal committee; disposal plan; disposal methods

Teaching and Learning Methods

Lectures, case studies, tutorials, and presentations

Instructional Materials/Equipment
Whiteboard, markers, flip charts, handouts, computer and LCD projector

Course Evaluation
Type Weight
Continuous Assessments 30%
Final Examination 70%
Total 100%

Course Textbooks
1. Jorge, A., & Lynch, T. (2017). Procurement Planning Basics. USA: J. Ross
Publishing.
2. Chopra, S. (2019). Supply Chain Management: Strategy, Planning and Operation.
New York, NY: Pearson Education,
3. Veiko, L., Rainer, K., & Tarmo, K. (2014). Public Procurement, Innovation and
 Policy: International Perspectives. New York: Springer.
Reference Textbooks
1. Geo, Q., & Sue, A. (2017). Public Procurement Regulation in Africa. United
Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
2. Lynch, J. (2013). Public Procurement and Contract Administration. U.S.A: Lean
Publishers.
3. Peter, B. & David, F. (2015). Procurement, Principles & Management (11 th ed.).
London: Prentice Hall Publishers.
E-books
1. Wilson, R. (2015). Mastering Risk and Procurement in Project Management: A Guide
to Planning, Controlling, and Resolving Unexpected Problems. Upper Saddle River,
N.J.: FT Press.
2. Roy, D., & Bandyopadhyay, A. (2017). Spare Parts Procurement Planning at KM
Trans Logistics. London : SAGE Publications Ltd
3. Veiko, L., Rainer, K., & Tarmo, K. (2014). Public Procurement, Innovation and
Policy: International Perspectives. New York: Springer.
Course Journals
1. International Journal of Procurement Management.
2. Public Procurement Law Review.
3. Journal of Public Procurement.
Reference Journals
1. African Public Procurement Law Journal.
2. Journal of Contract Management.
3. Benchmarking: An International Journal.