Have you completed research on strategic management, entrepreneurship, finance, marketing or organizational performance but are unsure which academic journal best suits your work? The University of Nairobi Faculty of Business and Management Sciences offers programmes that support the development of business professionals, managers, entrepreneurs and researchers. Research undertaken within the faculty can contribute to understanding how Kenyan organizations respond to competition, digital transformation, financial challenges and changing consumer needs. However, completing a dissertation or research project is only one stage of scholarly work. Publishing relevant findings allows students, lecturers and professionals to contribute to academic discussions and share evidence that may improve business decision-making. IPR Journals and Books (IPRJB) offers publication opportunities through journals covering business, finance, economics, human resource management and related disciplines. Choosing an appropriate journal requires evaluating its research scope, peer-review process, editorial standards and indexing information rather than selecting a publisher solely because it offers a submission platform.
Which Business and Management Programmes Offer Research Opportunities?
The faculty’s official programme list includes the Master of Business Administration, MSc Finance and Accounting, MSc Human Resource Management, MSc Marketing, MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovations Management, MSc Supply Chain Management, and doctoral programmes in Business Administration and Project Planning and Management. Its published contacts identify three departments: Business Administration, Finance and Accounting, and Management Science and Project Planning. This article provides an overview of their research publication opportunities, with each department suitable for a more detailed standalone article.
Which IPRJB Journals Are Suitable for Business and Management Research?
| Research area | Relevant IPRJB journal | Suitable topics |
|---|---|---|
| Business administration and strategy | European Journal of Business and Strategic Management | Competitive advantage, strategic planning, business performance |
| Finance and accounting | International Journal of Finance and Accounting | Financial reporting, investment, financial performance, risk management |
| Human resource management | Journal of Human Resource and Leadership | Employee performance, talent management, organizational leadership |
| Entrepreneurship and innovation | International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Project Management | SME growth, entrepreneurial innovation, project management |
| Supply chain and operations | International Journal of Supply Chain Management | Procurement, logistics, inventory management, supply chain performance |
These journals appear in the IPRJB journal catalogue, which describes their respective subject areas and publication focus. Authors should review the latest journal scope before submitting.
Are IPRJB Business Journals Peer-Reviewed and Indexed?
IPR Journals and Books describes its business journals as peer-reviewed publications. For example, the Journal of Human Resource and Leadership reports a double-blind peer-review process, while the International Journal of Finance and Accounting describes editorial review of original research. The publisher also lists discovery and indexing services such as Google Scholar, EBSCOhost, Scilit and Crossref. However, these services have different purposes. Crossref DOI registration, for example, does not establish that a journal is indexed in Scopus or Web of Science. Researchers should independently verify indexing and review their university’s publication requirements before submitting.
What Are the CUE Publication Requirements for Business Postgraduate Students?
Kenya’s Commission for University Education (CUE) sets standards for university education. Its 2014 Universities Standards and Guidelines provide that doctoral candidates should normally demonstrate acceptance of at least two papers in refereed journals before receiving their degrees. The Draft Universities (General) Regulations, 2026 propose at least one accepted refereed-journal paper for master’s students and two accepted papers in scientifically indexed refereed journals for doctoral candidates. These proposals should not be treated as operative requirements unless formally adopted. Students should confirm current requirements with the University of Nairobi and CUE.
Why Should Business and Management Researchers Publish Their Studies?
Publishing business research creates opportunities to share findings that can inform organizational strategy, financial decision-making and public policy. For University of Nairobi students, transforming a dissertation into a journal article can demonstrate research competence and build an academic profile. Lecturers and industry professionals can also contribute evidence on emerging issues such as artificial intelligence in business, financial inclusion, employee retention, supply chain resilience and entrepreneurship. Through IPR Journals and Books, researchers can explore journals that correspond to these specializations and potentially reach readers beyond their institutions. Publication quality remains more important than speed: a strong manuscript should present an original contribution, appropriate research methods, clearly interpreted findings and meaningful recommendations. Authors should also confirm publication charges, ethical requirements and journal suitability before proceeding.
How Can University of Nairobi Business Researchers Submit Their Manuscripts?
Researchers can begin by selecting a journal whose scope closely matches their study, reviewing recent articles, preparing their manuscript according to the journal’s author guidelines and confirming applicable publication requirements. IPRJB provides an official online submission form that requests author details, the article title, the selected journal and a Word-format manuscript.
Where Should University of Nairobi Business Researchers Begin?
Your research on business strategy, financial performance, entrepreneurship or organizational management could help address practical challenges facing organizations in Kenya and beyond. Explore suitable journals through IPR Journals and Books, review their submission requirements and submit your manuscript for editorial consideration.