Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Business Management(Business Management) in Kenya

  • Course Name: Diploma in Business Management(Business Management)
  • Major Subject: Business Management
  • Course Category: Diploma
  • Average Study Duration: 3 Years

Colleges Offering Diploma in Business Management(Business Management)

  • Rifkins Business College Rifkins Business College, Mombasa  
    (a) ABMA examination body

    (i) Level 4

    Course entry requirements
    -A mean of D+ in KCSE

    Course duration
    -FT 6 Months
    -PT 9 months

    Tuition fees: Ksh.45,500

    Course content
    -Leadership and management
    -Financial analysys and planning
    -Operations management
    -Quality management
    -Organisational behaviour, culture and Ethics

    Additional Courses
    -Certificate in customer service
    -Writing a Business Plan

    (ii) Level 5

    Course entry requirements
    -Pass in Diploma 4

    Course duration
    -FT 6 Months
    -PT 9 months

    Tuition fees: Ksh.43,000

    Course content
    -Business Strategy and planning
    -International Business, Leadership
    -Customer relationship management
    -Strategic decision making.

    Additional Courses
    -Certificate in Public Relations

    (b) KNEC examination

    Module 1

    Course entry requirements
    -A mean grade of C- in KCSE

    Course duration: 1 year

    Tuition fees: Ksh.51,500

    Course content
    -Financial Accounting,
    -Information Communication Technology
    -Communication Skills, Economics
    -Entrepreneurship - Business Plan
    -Business Law

    Additional Courses
    -Certificate in customer service
    -Writing a Business Plan

    (ii) Module II

    Course entry requirements
    -Pass Dip Module 1 or
    -Pass in cert Module 2

    Course duration: 1 year

    Tuition fees: Ksh.45,500

    Course content
    -Office Administration and Management
    -Marketing management
    -Supply and transport Management
    -Quantitative techniques,Cost Accounting
    -Commercial and Administrative law

    Additional Courses
    -Certificate in Public Relations

    (iii) Module III

    Course entry requirements
    -Pass Module 2

    Course duration: 1 year

    Tuition fees: Ksh.37,500

    Course content
    -Organisation theory and behaviour
    -labour and industrial relations
    -Principles and Practice of management
    -Managerial Accounting
    -Financial management,Course Project
  • Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru  
    Course entry requirements
    -A mean grade of C- in KCSE

    Exam body: KNEC

  • Kenyaplex Institute of Technology Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, Mwala  
  • Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Nairobi Institute of Business Studies, Nairobi  
    ABE
    Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of D+(plus)
    Course duration: 5 months.
    Examination body: ABE(UK)
    Intakes: January/February/June/July.

    KNEC
    Duration : 2 Years.
    Entry Requirements : C- (Minus) & Above.
    Examination Body: KNEC.

    Diploma in Business Management level 4
    Duration : 6 Months
    Entry Requirements : D & ABOVE
    Examiner:ABE
    Course Outline:
    - Three Compulsory Units
    - Introduction to Business
    - Introduction to Business Communication
    - Introduction to Quantitative Methods
    - Plus One Optional Unit
    - Introduction to Accounting
    - Accounting for Financial Managers
    - Introduction to Management Information System

    Diploma in Business Management level 5
    Course Duration : 12 Months
    Entry Requirements : C or 2 years working experience
    Exam Body: ABE

    Course Structure
    - Six Compulsory Units
    - Financial Accounting
    - Human Resource Management
    - Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication
    - Organization Behaviour
    - Quantitative Methods for Business
    - Management
    - The Business Environment
    - Plus Two Optional Units from
    - Managing the Customer Relationship
    - Economics for Business
    - Principles of Business Law
    - Entrepreneurship & Business Management
    - Managerial Accounting

    Diploma in Business Management Level 6
    Course Duration : 6 Months
    Entry Requirements : Diploma Level 5 or related Degree
    Examination Body :ABE

    Course Structure
    - Three Compulsory Units
    - Corporate Strategy and Planning
    - International Business Case Study
    - Managing in Organizations
    - Plus Two Optional Units from:
    Strategic Human Resource Management (Business Management Pathway)
    Strategic Marketing Management (Business Management Pathway)
    Project Management (B.M & Management of Information Systems Pathway)
    Corporate Finance (Business Management Pathway)
    Information Systems for Strategic (Business Management Pathway)
  • Malindi Institute of Business Studies Malindi Institute of Business Studies, Malindi  
    1. SECTION 1
    DCM100 Financial & Cost Accounting
    DCM101 Management Infor systems
    DCM102 Organizational Behavior
    DCM103 Economics
    DCM104 Business Statistics
    DCM105 Business Law

    Entry requirement:
    KIM Certificate in Management, P1 certificate
    KATC final, CPA 1/CPS 1, Knec Cerficate in Business related Field Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. KCSE mean Grade C+, with C+ in English and C+ in mathematics/Accounting/Commerce/Economics/Business Studies.

    Fee structure
    Tuition Ksh. 21,000
    Administration Ksh. 4,500
    Examination Ksh. 4,500
    Membership Ksh. 1,500
    Total Ksh. 31,500

    2. SECTION 2

    Entry requirement
    KIM Certificate in Management, P1 certificate
    KATC final, CPA 1/CPS 1, Knec Cerficate in Business related Field Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. KCSE mean Grade C+, with C+ in English and C+ in mathematics/Accounting/Commerce/Economics/Business Studies.

    Fee structure
    Tuition Ksh. 21,000
    Administration Ksh. 4,500
    Examination Ksh. 4,500
    Membership Ksh. 1,500
    Total Ksh. 31,500

    3. SECTION 3
    DCM100 Financial & Cost Accounting
    DCM101 Management Infor systems
    DCM102 Organizational Behavior
    DCM103 Economics
    DCM104 Business Statistics
    DCM105 Business Law

    Entry requirement
    KIM Certificate in Management, P1 certificate
    KATC final, CPA 1/CPS 1, Knec Cerficate in Business related Field Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution. KCSE mean Grade C+, with C+ in English and C+ in mathematics/Accounting/Commerce/Economics/Business Studies.

    Fee structure
    Tuition Ksh. 21,000
    Administration Ksh. 4,500
    Examination Ksh. 4,500
    Membership Ksh. 1,500
    Total Ksh. 31,500
  • ICS College Mombasa Branch ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa  
    Module I

    Communication skills
    Life skills
    Information communication technology
    Entrepreneurship – business plan
    Financial accounting
    Business law
    Economics
    Human and public relations

    Module II

    Cost accounting
    Supply and transport management
    Quantitative techniques
    Commercial and administrative law
    Marketing management
    Office administration and management

    Module III

    Managerial accounting
    Organization theory and behavior
    Human resource management and industrial relations
    Financial management
    Labor and industrial relations
    Principles and practices of management
    Course specialization project
    Requirements

    Course Duration: 24 months

    Exam Body: KNEC

    Grade: C- and Above

    Course Outline

    Module I

    Communication skills
    Life skills
    Information communication technology
    Entrepreneurship – business plan
    Financial accounting
    Business finance
    Economics
    Human and public relations
    Elements of law

    Module II

    Cost accounting
    Supply and transport management
    Quantitative techniques
    Commercial and administrative law
    Marketing management
    Office administration and management

    Module III

    Managerial accounting
    Organization theory and behavior
    Human resource management and industrial relations
    Financial management
    Labor and industrial relations
    Principles and practices of management
    Course specialization project

    Requirements
    Course Duration: 24 Months
    Exam Body: KNEC
    Grade: C- and Above
  • Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Distance Learning and E-learning Centre Nairobi Institute of Business Studies Distance Learning and E-learning Centre, Ruiru  
    Requirements
    • Duration: 3 months
    • Entry Grade: D (Plain) in KCSE
    • Exam Body: ICM
    Course Overview
    Public relations is a planned and sustained approach towards creating and maintaining a positive image of an organization which is one of the core marketing tool in the today’s competitive world of business. This course aims at creating competent public relations managers and technicians who can turn around the images of business entities for the betterment of firms.
    Our Diploma in Public Relations is a six month program which will give our students a strong emphasis on the hands-on practical elements of Public Relations (PR).
    Course Content
    • The Role of Public Relations in Organizations.
    • The Evolution of Public Relations – Principles & Practice.
    • Strategic Perspective of Public Relations.
    • Internal & External Public Relations.
    • Corporate Social Responsibility.
    • Financial & Investor Public Relations.
    • Government & Lobbying Activities.
    • Corporate Advertising.
    • Issue & Crisis Management.
    • Interaction between Public Relations & Marketing.
    • Developing a Research Framework & Evaluating the PR Efforts.
  • Kenya Institute of Social Work Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi  
    Course Outline:
    Stage one
    - English language.
    - Communication skills.
    - Information communication technology.
    - Social studies.
    - Management information system.
    - Economics.
    - Entrepreneurship.

    Stage two
    - Principles and practice of marketing.
    - Human resource management and industrial relations.
    - Social research methods.
    - Manegerial accounting.
    - Financial accounting.
    - Quantitative methods.
    - Theory and practice of management.
    - Basic mathematics.
    - Human and public relations.
    - Organization theory and behavior.
    - Project (total supervisory unit)

    Stage three
    - Office administration and management.
    - Commercial and administrative law.
    - Company and labour law.
    - Practicum

    Course Duration: One and half years.
    Minimum Entry Requirements:
    - Pass in relevant Craft certificate.
    - KCSE minimum grade of C Plain or KCE Division 2 or the equivalent and minimum C in English and Mathematics.
    - Preference will be given to those with a minimum grade of C- in any of the following subjects: Commerce, Economics, Accounting and typewriting with Office practice.
  • International Safety and Training Centre International Safety and Training Centre, Nairobi  
    Course Content

    Module I


    Information Communication Technology.
    Entrepreneurship.
    Financial accounting.
    Communication skills.
    Life skills.
    Economics.
    Business law.

    Module II

    Cost accounting.
    Principles and practices of management.
    Marketing management.
    Supply and transport management.
    Quantitative Techniques.
    Commercial and administrative law.
    Office administration and management.
    Business plan.

    Module III

    Managerial accounting.
    Labour and industrial law.
    Organization theory and behavior.
    Financial management.
    Human resource management and industrial relations.
    Research methods.
    Research project.


    Course Duration: 24 months

    Course Entry Requirements: KCSE C plain

    OR

    Craft course in Business Management

    Examination Body: KNEC
  • Kimtech Training College Kimtech Training College, Kehancha  
    Tuition Fees: KES 16,500

    Minimum Entry requirements:
    -An aggregate grade of C- (Minus) in KCSE Or Any qualification recognized by the College Senate.
    -Credit pass in Certificate by KNEC Examination or an equivalent qualification from an Institution recognized by the College Senate.

    Course Units:
    1. Module I
    -Information Communication Technology Paper
    -Financial Accounting
    -Entrepreneurship - Business Plan
    -Economics
    -Communication Skills
    -Business Law

    2. Module II
    -Supply and Transport Management
    -Quantitative Techniques
    -Office Administration and Management
    -Marketing Management
    -Cost Accounting
    -Commercial and Administrative Law

    3. Module III
    -Principles and Practice of Management
    -Organizational Theory and Behaviour
    -Labour and Industrial Relations
    -Financial Management
    -Course Specialization Project
  • East Africa College of Commerce and Development Studies East Africa College of Commerce and Development Studies, Nairobi  
    Course Units:
    1. Module I
    -Financial Accounting (102)
    -Information Communication Technology: Paper 1 (Theory) (103a)
    -Information Communication Technology: Paper 2 (Practical) (103b)
    -Communication (104)
    -Economics (105)
    -Business Law (106)
    -Life Skills
    -Entrepreneurship-Business Plan (108)

    2. Module II
    -Office Admiration And Management (201)
    -Marketing Management (202)
    -Supply And Transport Management (203)
    -Quantitative Techniques (204)
    -Commercial And Administrative Law (205)
    -Cost Accounting (206)
    -Principles And Practices Of Management

    3. Module III
    -Organization Theory And Behavior (301)
    -Labour And Industry Relations (302)
    -Research Methodology
    -Human Resource Management (304)
    -Managerial Accounting (305)
    -Financial Management (306)
    -Course Specialization Project (308)
  • Starnet College Starnet College, Nairobi  
    Exam Body: KNEC

    Duration: 2 years

    Minimum entry requirements: Â D plain and Above

    Course Content:
    1. Module I
    -Communication skills
    -Life skills
    -Information communication technology
    -Entrepreneurship – business plan
    -Financial accounting
    -Business finance
    -Economics
    -Human and public relations
    -Elements of law
    2. Module II
    -Cost accounting
    -Supply and transport management
    -Quantitative techniques
    -Commercial and administrative law
    -Marketing management
    -Office administration and management
    3. Module III
    -Managerial accounting
    -Organization theory and behavior
    -Human resource management and industrial relations
    -Financial management
    -Labor and industrial relations
    -Principles and practices of management
    -Course specialization project
  • Amity Global Institute Nairobi Amity Global Institute Nairobi, Nairobi  
    Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C-

    Course Structure:
    Module 1
    Communication skills
    Life skills
    Information communication technology
    Entrepreneurship
    Financial Accounting
    Economics
    Business Law
    Module II
    Cost Accounting
    Principles and practices Management
    Supply and transport Management
    Quantitative Techniques
    Commercial and Administrative Law
    Office Administration and Management
    Marketing Management
    Business Plan
    Module III
    Managerial Accounting
    Organization theory and behavior
    Human Resource Management
    Financial Management
    Labor and Industrial Relations
    Research methods
    Trade projects

    Fee Structure:
    Number of Terms: 6
    Fee for Each Term: 40000khs (400USD)
    Total fee for the course: ksh 240000 ($ 2400)
  • Institute of Applied Technology Institute of Applied Technology, Nairobi  
    Exam Body: KNEC/CDACC

    Duration: 2 years

    Minimum Entry requirement: K.C.S.E C- and Above

    Units:
    1. Module I
    -Communication skills
    -Life skills
    -Information communication technology
    -Entrepreneurship – business plan
    -Financial accounting
    -Business law
    -Economics
    -Human and public relations
    2. Module II
    -Cost accounting
    -Supply and transport management
    -Quantitative techniques
    -Commercial and administrative law
    -Marketing management
    -Office administration and management
    3. Module III
    -Managerial accounting
    -Organization theory and behavior
    -Human resource management and industrial relations
    -Financial management
    -Labor and industrial relations
    -Principles and practices of management
    -Course specialization project
  • Mombasa Airways Training Institute M.A.T.I Mombasa Airways Training Institute M.A.T.I, Mombasa  
    1. Level 4
    Duration: 12 months

    Modules Overview:
    -Leadership and Management,
    -Financial Analysis and Planning,
    -Operations Management,
    -Quality Management,
    -Organizational Behaviour,
    -Culture and Ethics,
    -Business Management

    2. Level 5
    Duration: 12 months

    Modules Overview:
    -Business Strategy and Planning,
    -Change Leadership,
    -Customer Relationship Management,
    -Strategic Decision Making,
    -International Business

    3. Level 6
    Duration: 12 months

    Modules Overview:
    -Strategic Business Management,
    -Managing Marketing Strategy,
    -Management of Human Resources,
    -Finance for Managers,
    -Information Technology and e-Business,
    -Human Resource Management.
  • Kisauni Youth Polytechnic Kisauni Youth Polytechnic, Mombasa  
    Course Outline:
    Module I
    - Communication Skills
    - Information C.T
    - Entrepreneurship
    - Business Finance
    - Economics
    - Human And Public Relations
    - Elements Of Law
    - Sales And Marketing

    Module II
    - Cost Accounting
    - Principles And Practice Of Management
    - Supply And Transport Management
    - Quantities Techniques
    - Commercial And Administration Law
    - Business Plan
    Module III
    - Managerial Accounting
    - Organization Theory And Behaviors
    - Human Resource Management And Industrial Relations
    - Office Administration And Management
    - Research Methods
    Minimum Admission Requirements: KCSE mean grade of C (Plain) or Certificate in Business Management (Module II)
    Course Duration: 18 Months.
    Examination Body: KNEC.
  • Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training Vihiga College of Business and Technical Training, Vihiga  
    Exam Body: KNEC

    Duration: 6 semesters

    Tuition Fees: Kes 18,000 Per Module

    Modules: 3

    Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE C-

    Course Units:
    -Communication skills
    -Life skills
    -Information communication technology
    -Entrepreneurship – business plan
    -Financial accounting
    -Business law
    -Economics
    -Human and public relations
    -Cost accounting
    -Supply and transport management
    -Quantitative techniques
    -Commercial and administrative law
    -Marketing management
    -Managerial accounting
    -Organization theory and behavior
    -Human resource management and industrial relations
    -Financial management
    -Labor and industrial relations
    -Principle and practices of management
    -Course specialization project
  • Greenwich College Greenwich College, Garissa  
    Exam Body: KNEC

    Duration:9 months

    Minimum Entry Qualification: O level certificate plus Aptitude test

    Course Units:
    1. Module 1
    -Life skills
    -Communication skills
    -Entrepreneurship education
    -Business plan
    -Business law
    -Financial accounting
    -Economics
    -Information Technology

    2. Module 2
    -Cost accounting
    -Supplies and transport management
    -Commercial and Administrative law
    -Marketing management
    -Principles and practice of management
    -Quantitative techniques
    -Office administration and management

    3. Module 3
    -Research methods
    -Labour and industrial law
    -Research project
    -Human resource management
    -Organizational theory and behaviour
    -Managerial accounting
  • East Africa School of Management EASM East Africa School of Management EASM, Donholm  
    module 1
    Communication Skills

    Life Skills

    Information and Communication Technology

    Entrepreneurship

    Financial Accounting

    Economics

    Business Law

    module 2
    Cost Accounting

    Principles and Practices and Management

    Supply and Transport Management

    Quantitative Techniques

    Commercial and Administrative Law

    Office Administration and Management

    Marketing Management

    Business Plan

    module 3
    Managerial Accounting

    Organization Theory and Behavior

    Human Resource Management

    Financial Management

    Labor and Industrial Relations

    Research Methods

    Research Project
  • Advent College of Technology Advent College of Technology, Nairobi  
    Module I
    - Communication skills
    - Life skills
    - Information communication technology
    - Entrepreneurship
    - Business Plan
    - Financial accounting
    - Business law
    - Economics
    Module II
    - Cost accounting
    - Principles and Practices of Management
    - Supply and transport management
    - Quantitative techniques
    - Commercial and administrative law
    - Marketing management
    - Office administration and management
    Module III
    - Managerial accounting
    - Organization theory and behavior
    - Human resource management
    - Financial management
    - Labor and industrial relations
    - Research Methods
    - Course specialization project
  • Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College, Eldama Ravine  
    Entry requirement:KCSE C-(minus)
    Diploma level
    Business law
    Business plan

    Economics

    Financial accounting

    Information communication technology

    Communication skills

    Entrepreneurship education

    Life skills

    Commercial and administrative law

    Cost accounting

    Marketing management

    Office administration and management

    Quantitative methods

    Supplies and transport management

    Human resource management

    Labour and industrial law

    Managerial accounting

    Organization theory and behavior

    Principles and practice of management

    Trade project
  • College of Human Resource Management College of Human Resource Management, Nairobi  
    Core Units:
    1. Module I
    -Communication Skills
    -Life Skills
    -Information and Communication Technology
    -Entrepreneurship
    -Financial Accounting
    -Economics
    -Business Law

    2. MODULE II
    -Cost Accounting
    -Principles and Practices and Management
    -Supply and Transport Management
    -Quantitative Techniques
    -Commercial and Administrative Law
    -Office Administration and Management
    -Marketing Management
    -Business Plan

    3. MODULE III
    -Managerial Accounting
    -Organization Theory and Behaviour
    -Human Resource Management
    -Financial Management
    -Labor and Industrial Relations
    -Research Methods
    -Trade Project
  • Kaimosi Friends University College Kaimosi Friends University College, Kaimosi  
    Options: Accounting, Banking & Finance,, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human resource management, Marketing, Purchasing & Supplies management & Project management.

    Minimum Course Entry Requirements:
    Minimum mean grade of C- (minus) KCSE. With C- (Minus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Business studies/Commerce. Or KCE Division III with a credit in Mathematics/Business related course and English Or KACE with at least 1 principal Pass. Or Certificate in Business Management from MMUST or any other recognized institution.

    Course Duration and Mode of Study: 3 semesters full time and field Attachment

    Tuition Fees only in (KES): 30,000/= per semester
  • Atlas College of Professional Studies Atlas College of Professional Studies, Eastleigh  
    Duration: 18 Months

    Minimum entry requirement:
    KCSE C-

    Modules Overview:
    • Communication Skills
    • Life Skills
    • ICT
    • Entrepreneurship
    • Financial Accounting
    • Economics
    • Business law
    • Cost Accounting
    • Principles of Management
    • Supply and Transport Mgt
    • Quantitative Techniques
    • Commercial Law
    • Office Management
    • Marketing Management
    • Business Plan
    • Managerial Accounting
    • Organizational Behaviour
    • Human Resource Management
    • Financial Management
    • Labour and Industrial relations
    • Research Methods
    • Trade Project
  • Railway Training Institute Railway Training Institute, Nairobi  
    KNEC
    Modules available: I, II and III.
    Course duration: 2 terms per module.
    Tuition fees per term: Ksh. 12,000.
    Minimum entry requirements: K.C.S.E. Mean Grade C- for module I, pass in module I for module II and pass in module II for module III.

    ABE
    1. Level 4 Diploma in Business Management.
    Entry requirements: K.C.S.E. Mean Grade D (Open entry).
    Course duration: 1 semester.
    Tuition fees: Ksh. 18,000.
    2. Level 5 Diploma in Business Management.
    Entry requirements: Diploma Level 4 in Business Management.
    Course duration: 2 semester.
    Tuition fees per semester: Ksh. 21,750.
  • Kirinyaga Business and Technical Institute Kirinyaga Business and Technical Institute, Kutus  
    ENTRY REQUIREMENT : K.C.S.E C- & Above

    DURATION : LESS THAN 1 YR

    EXAM BODY : ICM

    COURSE STRUCTUREREQUIREMENTS
    Module I

    Quantitative Techniques
    Financial Accounting
    Commercial & Administrative Law
    Economics
    Cost Accounting
    Business Law
    Module II

    Labour & Industrial Relations
    Office Administration & Management
    Human Resource Management
    Supply & Transport Management
    Financial Management
    Module III

    Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
    Organization Theory & Behaviour
  • Turkana University College Turkana University College, Lodwar  
    Minimum requirements:

    Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus ) KCSE.
    With C- (Minus) in Mathematics/Business
    studies/Commerce. Or KCE Division III with a
    credit in Mathematics/Business related course
    and English Or KACE with at least 1 principal
    Pass. Or Certificate in Business Management
    from any other recognized institution.

    Fees:Ksh 30,000/= per
    semester

    Mode of study;
    – Full time
    - Evening/
    Weekend
    - Field
    Attachment
  • Kenya Institute of Project Management Kenya Institute of Project Management, Nairobi  
    Duration: 1 year

    Tuition Fees:
    1. Distance Learning and E- Learning Mode Fees- 75,000
    2. On campus Mode Fees- 95,000

    Minimum Entry Requirements:
    – KCSE ‘C’ or KCE Div.3 or its equivalent

    Course Units:
    -International Business Communication
    -Marketing
    -Business Management and Administration
    -Numeracy and Statistics
    -Accounting
    -Economics for Business
    -Business Law
    -Organisational Behaviour
  • Kenya Institute of Management KIM Kenya Institute of Management KIM, Nairobi  
    Minimum Entry Requirements:
    Either of the following qualifications:
    - KIM Certificate in Management
    - P 1 certificate
    - KATC final
    - CPA 1 /CPS 1
    - KNEC Certificate in a Business related field
    - Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution
    - KCSE mean grade C+, with C+ in English and C+ in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies
  • Kenya College of Management and Information Technology Embu Kenya College of Management and Information Technology Embu, Embu  
    Course entry requirements

    -KCSE Aggregate grade D+ -level 4

    -KCSE Aggregate grade C- or equivalent + 2 years work experience or pass at level 4 - level 5

    -Level 5 Diploma or degree in relevant field-level 6


    Exam: June and December

    Intake period: January and June

    Program duration: 6 months each

Universities Offering Diploma in Business Management(Business Management)

  • Egerton University Nairobi Campus Egerton University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
    The program is designed to help
    students gather necessary skills
    needed in becoming an entrepreneurship.
    Those who graduate may work in both
    private and public sector.The program
    is ideal for those who wish to further
    in their studies.Applicants learn how
    to use effectively resources aimed
    at maximizing profits.

    Course requirements
    - A minimum of a C in KCSE or division III at
    Kenya Certificate of Education.Applicants
    must have scored a C- in maths and English or kiswahili.
    Students who have scored a C in KCSE but a less than a C- in maths
    and English or kiswahili will be allowed for admission after bridging
    in such subjects.Applicants who have scored a mean grade of D+ in
    KCSE plus a certificate in business management with a credit will also
    be considered for admission.Those holding Accounting Technical Certificate final
    level are eligible for admission.

    program duration
    - The course takes two years

    Graduation requirements
    -To graduate a student shall be required to take and pass all scheduled courses within the stipulated period.

  • Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) Faculty of Commerce Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) Faculty of Commerce, Nairobi  
    The program aims at producing graduates
    who are capable of advancing in business
    career at degree or masters levels.The
    program also emphasizes on project work
    that enables graduates in conducting
    business in more professional way.

    Entry requirements
    - Applicants are required to have scored
    a C in KCSE or be in possession of either EACE/KCE/KACE/EAACE certificate
    with a minimum of four credits in any four subjects at "O" level,one principal at
    A level or 12th grade certificate with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. or
    IGCSE certificate with a minimum of four (4) upper level passes or
    GCE certificate with minimum of four (4) upper level passes at ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level passes of C grade or
    IB certificate with four (4) upper level passes.
    Applicants with other qualifications may be considered for admission after approval by the senate.

    Course duration
    - The program takes one and half years

    Mode of study
    (i)Evening
    (ii)Full-time
  • Strathmore University School of Management and Commerce Strathmore University School of Management and Commerce, Nairobi  
    This course prepares graduates to work in area of
    marketing,administration,consultancy and other business-related
    areas.Graduates are trained on how to bring a new out-look to
    an organization.

    Course requirements
    - Applicants are required to have attained a minimum
    of a C in KCSE or hold a relevant certificate from
    a recognized institution or hold any other relevant
    qualifications approved by the university senate.

    Course duration
    - The course runs for one year.
    The evening program runs for one year and four months
    The program starts in January/ May every year, for both full time and evening programmes.

    Graduation requirements
    - To qualify for the award of the Diploma, a candidates must take and pass all the twenty required course modules.

  • Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kisumu Campus Catholic University of Eastern Africa Kisumu Campus, Kisumu  
    At diploma level, students are trained
    on how small enterprises are run.The
    program is an eye-opener to business
    specialties.After advancing in this
    program, they may specialize in
    economics,human resource management,marketing
    and procurement.

    Entry requirements
    -A minimum of a C in KCSE or
    Obtained subsidiaries or a principal pass in Advanced certificate (A level) or credit pass in International Baccalaureate or
    Obtained a credit pass at certificate level or
    Advanced Diploma in Planning and Management of Development Projects,applicants must have an Ordinary Diploma from a recognized Institution.
    In addition,applicants must have obtained C plain or credit pass in subjects related to this program

    Course duration
    - The course takes three years
  • University of Nairobi University of Nairobi, Nairobi  
    Entry requirements
    -Admission shall be granted to
    holders of any one of the qualifications
    below:
    (a)A minimum of C in KCSE with C- in any one
    of the subjects below:
    (i)Maths or commerce
    (ii)Accounts
    (iii)Economics
    (iv)English or kiswahili
    (v)A bridging course grade in English or kiswahili or maths
    from a reputable institution.

    (b)Division II in KCE with a pass in maths or commerce,or
    accounts and a pass in Kiswahili or English

    (c)A level certificate with at least one principal

    (d)A minimum of C- in KCSE or KCE division III with a
    professional certificate from a reputable institution.

    Total tuition fees
    -Ksh.90,500

    Course duration
    -One year
  • Kenya Methodist University Kenya Methodist University, Meru  
    Admission requirements
    - One must have scored a minimum
    of C in KCSE or C- plus a relevant
    certificate from a recognized institution.

    Mode of study
    (i)Part time
    (ii)Distance learning
    (iii)Full time

    Course duration
    - Two years

    Graduation requirements
    (i)They must have been cleared by the senate
    (ii)Must have obtained a pass and above at the end
    of the program
    (iii)Must have obtained a minimum of seventy two credits
    hours at the end of the program
    (iv)They must have repeated and passed all failed courses
    (v)They must have no pending disciplinary cases
    (vi)They must have completed all the core courses
  • Moi University Kitale Campus Moi University Kitale Campus, Kitale  
    This is structured to
    equip students with necessary
    skills needed in manning employee activities.Students
    also learn how to use organization's
    resources effectively to ensure maximum
    productivity.They are trained on how
    to meet deadlines and this ensures that
    organization's goals are achieved within
    the stipulated period.

    Entry requirements
    One must have scored
    C- in KCSE with C- in English/kiswahili
    and C- in Mathematics/Commerce/Accounts/Business Studies

    Course duration
    - Four semesters
  • KCA University KCA University, Nairobi  
    Course requirements
    -Admission will be granted
    to applicants holding any
    one of the qualifications
    below:
    (a)A minimum of C in KCSE
    (b)Twelfth grade certificate with a minimum Grade Point Average of 2.5.
    (c)IGCSE certificate with a minimum of four upper level passes
    (d)GCE certificate with minimum of four upper level passes at ‘O’ level and ‘A’ level passes of C grade.
    (e) IB certificate with four upper level passes.

    Course duration
    - One and half years

    Total tuition fee
    -Kshs.197,120
  • NAIROBI UNIVERSITY Kisii Extra Mural Centre  NAIROBI UNIVERSITY Kisii Extra Mural Centre , KISII  
    Course requirements
    - Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in English or kiswahili and C- in maths or any other business subject or
    - Hold a KCE certificate with a minimum of division II with a pass in English or kiswahili and a pass in either accounts,maths or commerce or
    - Attain a C- in KCSE or division III plus a professional certificate from a reputable institution or
    - One principal pass at A levels
    Duration
    - 1 year
  • Moi University Kericho Campus Moi University Kericho Campus, Kericho  
    This course prepares students for the world
    of management and Entrepreneurship.Graduates
    may work clerks in any organization or
    venture in businesses.

    Entry requirements
    - A minimum of C- in KCSE with
    C- in English or kiswahili and
    C- in Maths/Commerce/Accounts/Business Studies or
    a diploma in business management or its equivalent
    from a recognized institution.

    Course duration
    - This program takes four semesters
  • Rongo University Rongo University, Rongo  
    Applicants are expected to be holding any of the qualifications below:
    (i) A mean grade of C- at KCSE with C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics /
    Accounting / Business Studies / Commerce OR

    (ii) A-level subsidiary pass OR

    (iii) A relevant certificate from a recognized Institution.

    Tuition fees
    Ksh.30,000 per semester

    Mode of study
    Full time and Weekend

    Course duration
    Four semesters
  • Catholic University of Eastern Africa Gaba Campus Catholic University of Eastern Africa Gaba Campus, Eldoret  
    The program,is ideal for students who wish
    to advance in degree level or even higher.
    The course is also good for those who wish
    acquire skills needed in initiating small
    businesses.

    Entry requirements
    - Applicants are required to have scored
    a minimum of a C in KCSE and above or
    be in possession of a relevant certificate
    from a reputable institution.

    Course duration
    - Nine months
  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega  
    The program aims at equipping students
    with skills and knowledge required in
    day to day business operation.

    Entry requirements
    - Applicants are required to
    have scored a C in KCSE or a certificate in business management
    or in any other relevant qualification from a reputable institution.

    Application fee
    Non-refundable sh.500

    Course duration
    -The course takes three years
  • Catholic University of Eastern Africa Faculty of Commerce Catholic University of Eastern Africa Faculty of Commerce, Nairobi  
    It is a program designed to
    benefit students who wish to
    pursue entrepreneurship as their
    career.After graduation,students
    get a chance to advance to a degree
    level.

    Entry requirements
    - One is required to
    have scored a minimum
    of a C in KCSE or hold
    a certificate in
    business management or its
    equivalent.

    Course duration
    - The course takes two years
  • Maasai Mara University Maasai Mara University, Narok  
    Applicants are expected to be holding any of the qualifications below:
    (a) A Mean Grade of C- at KCSE with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and D+ in Mathematics OR

    (b) A level Qualifications with at least a subsidiary pass. OR

    (c) A Certificate in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.

    Course duration.
    Three years.
  • Africa International University Africa International University, Karen  
    Some of the areas covered in the above program are:
    (i) Supply and Transport Management.

    (ii) Research Methods.

    (iii) Life Skills.

    (iv) Principles of Marketing.

    (v) Business Communication.


    To qualify, one is required to have scored a minimum of C in KCSE.

    The program takes a period of two years.
  • University of Eldoret University of Eldoret, Eldoret  
    Admission requirements.
    (a) A mean grade of C- at KCSE level with at least C- in English or Kiswahili and at least a D+
    in Mathematics, Commerce, Business Studies, Accounting, or Economics; OR

    (b) ‘O’ level qualification with at least Division III OR

    (c) Any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by University of Eldoret.
  • Gretsa University School of Business Gretsa University School of Business, Thika  
    A candidate must satisfy any of the following minimum requirements:

    KCSE mean Grade of C- (Minus)
    or
    KCE Div II,
    A business related Certificate from Gretsa University program in relevant discipline or any other recognized institution.
    Any other qualification acceptable to the senate of Gretsa University as equivalent to any of the above.
  • Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus) Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal  
    Entry requirements
    - Applicants must have attained a minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
    - Hold a certificate in business management from a reputable institution
    Admission fees
    - Sh.1000
    Tuition fees
    - Sh.70,000 p.a
    Course duration
    - 2 years
    Mode of study
    - Day,evening and weekends
  • Gretsa University Gretsa University, Thika  
    Entry requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) with C- minus in Mathematics/Business and English/Kiswahili or
    KCE Division II or equivalent or
    KACE or equivalent with at least 1 principal pass or
    Certificate in relevant discipline
    Course duration: 3 trimesters.
    Fees payable: Ksh 25,000 per trimester.
  • Kenyatta University School of Business Kenyatta University School of Business, Nairobi  
    Admission requirements
    - Applicants are expected to possess any of the
    qualifications below:
    (a) A minimum of C in KCSE
    (b)Division III in KCE
    (c)One principal and one subsidiary
    pass in KACE

    Mode of study
    - Full time

    Course duration
    - Eighteen months
  • Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus) Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus), Naivasha  
    Academic requirements
    - A minimum of a C in KCSE with a C- in maths and English or
    - Hold a relevant certificate from a reputable institution
    Admission fees
    - Sh.1000
    Tuition fees
    - Sh.70,000 p.a
    Duration
    - 2 years
    Mode of study
    - Day, evening and weekends
  • Kirinyaga University Kirinyaga University, Kerugoya  
    Entry requirements
    (i) Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C plain with a pass in Mathematics and English.
    OR
    (ii) KCSE mean grade C- (C Minus) and KNEC certificate or equivalent in any relevant area with at least Credit pass

    Course duration
    4 Semesters
  • KCA University Nairobi CBD Campus KCA University Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi  
    Admission requirements
    - A minimum of a C in KCSE or
    - One principal at "A" levels or
    - Attain atleast four credits in any four subjects at "O" level or
    - Hold a IGCSE certificate with a minimum of four upper level passes.
    Duration
    - 1 1/2 years
  • Garissa University Garissa University, Garissa  
    Admission Requirements

    KCSE C- , with C- in English/Kiswahili, D+ in mathematics, or accounting, Economics, Business Studies, commerce or any other qualifications recognized by Garissa University senate.

    Mode of Study: Full time Duration : 2 years
  • Technical University of Mombasa Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa  
    Entry requirements
    -KCSE C and above or
    -Division III at o levels or
    -A pre-university college certificate or
    -A 6 months and above certificate from a reputable institution
    Period of study
    -3 years
    Mode of study
    -full time
  • Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Ebunangwe Campus Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Ebunangwe Campus, Ebunangwe  
    Entry requirements
    Applicants are required to have scored a C in final exams or a C- plus
    a certificate in Business Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
    Period of study
    - Three years
    Application fees
    -Sh.500
  • Kenya Highlands University Kenya Highlands University, Kericho  
    Admission requirements

    Applicants are required to have sat for KCSE with a
    minimum of a C or be in possession of a certificate in
    business management from a reputable institution.

    Duration

    Three years
  • Kenyatta University Mombasa Campus Kenyatta University Mombasa Campus, Mombasa  
    Entry requirements:-
    Mean Grade of C (Plain) at KCSE or Division III at KCE or one principal and one Subsidiary at KACE OR Mean grade of C-(minus) at KCSE with a certificate in the relevant area from a recognised institution.
  • Kabianga university school of business Kabianga university school of business, Kericho   
    Entry requirements
    -The candidate must have scored at least a C in KCSE or a two year certificate in business management from a reputable institution
    Duration
    -3 years
    Mode of study
    -full time



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