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

This course is suited for those who want to progress in their careers and eventually work as business administrators, financial managers, human resource managers as well as marketers.
Those who successfully compete this course can choose to proceed to diploma, then advanced diploma and eventually enroll for bachelor of commerce, bachelor of business administration or even bachelor of business administration.

Colleges Offering Certificate in Business Management(Business Management)

•  Rifkins Business College, Mombasa  
  (a) Module 1
  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of D plain in KCSE
  
  Course duration: 1 year
  
  Tuition fees: Ksh.48,500
  
  Course content
  -Fundamentals of management and Environment
  -Business calculations and statistics
  -Information Communication Technology
  -Communication Skills
  -Financial Accounting, Commerce
  -Entrepreneurship
  
  Additional Courses
  -Certificate in customer service
  -Writing a Business Plan
  
  (b) Module II
  
  Course entry requirements
  -Pass Module 1
  
  Tuition fees: Ksh.43,500
  
  Course duration: 1 Year
  
  
  Course content
  -Office Organisation
  -Human and Public relations
  -Business Finance, Business Law
  -Economics, Sales and Marketing
  -Research methods (Course Project)
  -Business Plan
  
  Additional Courses
  -Certificate in Public Relations
•  Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru  
  Course entry requirements
  -A mean grade of D plain in KCSE
  
  Exam body: KNEC
  
  
•  Kenyaplex Institute of Technology, Mwala  
  
•  Kenya Institute of Social Work, Nairobi  
  Course Outline:
  Semester one
  - English language.
  - Communication skills.
  - Information communication technology.
  - Social studies.
  - Economics.
  - Entrepreneurship education.
  - Social research methods.
  - Office organization.
  Semester two
  - Principles and practice of communication.
  - Financial accounting.
  - Business finance.
  - Law in social development.
  - Kiswahili.
  - Mathematics.
  - Business administration and environment.
  - Cost accounting.
  - Trade project.
  - Practicum.
  Course Entry Requirements:
  - Minimum KCSE mean grade of D+ or KCE Division 3.
  - Pass in English and Mathematics with at least D.
  Course Duration: One and half years.
•  Malindi Institute of Business Studies, Malindi  
  Course content
  CCM100 Principles of Management
  CCM101 Principles of Accounts
  CCM102 Business Comm and MNGT
  CCM103 Introduction to law
  CCM104 Principle of Purchasing
  CCM105 Principle of Management
  
  Minimum entry requirement
  KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in mathematics/Accounting/Economics/Business Studies, O-level Division III, A-level Certificate, KATC intermediate level, A certificate in a Non-Business related Field, An equivalent qualification from recognized institution, Pass in single subject bridged.
  
  Fee structure
  Tuition Ksh. 16,500
  Administration Ksh. 4,500
  Examination Ksh. 4,500
  Membership Ksh. 1,500
  Total Ksh. 27,000
•   Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute NSPSI, Kericho  
  Examination Subjects:
  - Principles and Practice of Communication.
  - Introduction to Law.
  - Principles of Accounts.
  - Commerce.
  - Economics.
  - Business Organization.
  Course Duration: 1 year or 2 semesters.
  Mode of study: full time.
  
  Fees Structure
  - Registration fee KShs. 1,000
  - Caution money KShs. 1,000 (Refundable)
  - Library fee KShs. 500
  - Student card KShs. 500
  - Tuition Fee: KShs.18,000 per semester in lump sum or in two installments as follows:
  Payable on the first day KShs. 10,000
  Payable on the 2nd month KShs. 9,000
  
  KASNEB Registration & Examination Fees:
  - Registration fees KShs. 960
  - Fees per Paper KShs. 400
•  International Safety and Training Centre, Nairobi  
  Course Content
  
  Module I
  
  Fundamentals of Management and Environment.
  Business calculations and statistics.
  Commerce.
  Financial accounting.
  Communication skills.
  Information and communication technology.
  Entrepreneurship.
  Life skills.
  
  Module II
  
  Office organization.
  Sales and marketing.
  Economics.
  Business plan.
  Business finance.
  Business law.
  Human and Public Relations.
  Research methods.
  Course Study Duration: 12 months
  
  Course Entry Requirements: KCSE D plain and must have attained a minimum of grade D in Mathematics and English.
  
  Examination Body: KNEC
•  College of Human Resource Management, Nairobi  
  Course content
  (i) Commerce
  (ii) Financial Accounting
  (iii) Business Calculations and Statistics
  (iv) Fundamentals of Management And Environment
  (v) Research Methods
  (vi) Business Plan
  (vii) Human And Public Relations
  (viii) Business Finance
  (ix) Business Law
  (x) Economics
  (xi) Sales And Marketing
  (xii) Office Organization
  
  Entry requirements
  (i) K.C.S.E; D plain (KNEC) Certificate, with at least a D+ in English and Mathematics OR
  
  (ii) Holders of a Certificate examined by KNEC OR
  
  (iii) Holder of an Artisan Certificate
  
  Course duration
  One year(2 Modules - 6 Months Each)
•  Kimtech Training College, Kehancha  
  Tuition Fees: KES 13,500
  
  Minimum Entry requirements:
  -An aggregate grade of D (PLAIN) in KCSE OR an equivalent qualification recognized by the College Senate.
  
  Course Units:
  1. Stage I
  -Information Communication Technology – Theory
  -Fundamentals of Management and Environment
  -Financial Accounting
  -Entrepreneurship – Business Plan
  -Communication Skills
  -Commerce
  -Business Calculations and Statistics
  
  2. Stage II
  -Office Organization
  -Human and Public Relations
  -Course Specialization Project
  -Business Law
  -Business Finance
  -Sales and Marketing
  -Economics
•  Amity Global Institute Nairobi, Nairobi  
  Minimum entry Grade: KCSE D
  
  Course Structure:
  Module I
  Communication skills
  Life skills
  Information communication technology
  Entrepreneurship
  Fundamentals of management and environment
  Business calculations and statistics
  Commerce
  Financial Accounting
  Module II
  Office Organization
  Sales and marketing
  Economics
  Business Finance
  Business Law
  Human and Public Relations
  Business Plan
  Research Methods
  
  Fee Structure:
  Duration: 1 year
  Fee for Each Term: 40000 ksh (400USD)
  Total fee for the course : khs 120000 ($1200)
•  Starnet College, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  
  Duration: 1.5 years
  
  Minimum entry requirements: Â D plain and Above
  
  Course Content:
  1. Module I
  -Communication skills
  -Life skills
  -Information communication technology
  -Entrepreneurship – business plan
  -Fundamentals of management &environment
  -Business calculations & statistics
  -Commerce
  -Financial accounting
  2. Module II
  -Office organization
  -Sales and marketing
  -Economics
  -Business finance
  -Business law
  -Human and public relations
  -Business plan
  -Course specialization project
•  Institute of Applied Technology, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KNEC/CDACC
  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum Entry requirement: K.C.S.E D and Above
  
  Units:
  1. Module I
  -Communication skills
  -Life skills
  -Information communication technology
  -Entrepreneurship – business plan
  -Fundamentals of management &environment
  -Business calculations & statistics
  -Commerce
  -Financial accounting
  2. Module II
  -Office organization
  -Sales and marketing
  -Economics
  -Business finance
  -Business law
  -Human and public relations
  -Business plan
  -Course specialization project
•  ICS College Mombasa Branch, Mombasa  
  Course Outline
  
  Module I
  
  Communication skills
  Life skills
  Information communication technology
  Entrepreneurship – business plan
  Fundamentals of management &environment
  Business calculations & statistics
  Commerce
  Financial accounting
  
  Module II
  
  Office organization
  Sales and marketing
  Economics
  Business finance
  Business law
  Human and public relations
  Business plan
  Course specialization project
  
  Requirements
  Course Duration: 12 Months
  Exam Body: KNEC
  Grade: D and Above
•  East Africa School of Management EASM, Donholm  
  Module 1
  Communication Skills
  
  Life Skills
  
  Information Communication Technology
  
  Entrepreneurship
  
  Fundamental of Management and Environment
  
  Business Calculation and Statistics
  
  Commerce
  
  Financial Accounting
  
  Module 2
  Office Organization
  
  Sales and Marketing
  
  Economics
  
  Business Finance
  
  Business Law
  
  Human and Public Relations
  
  Research Methods & Business plan
•  Atlas College of Professional Studies, Eastleigh  
  Modules Overview:
  MODULE 1
  • Communication Skills
  • I. C.T.
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management and Environment
  • Business Calculation and Statistics
  • Commerce
  • Financial Accounting
  MODULE II
  • Office Organization.
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Economics
  • Business Finance
  • Business Law
  • Human and Public Relations
  • Research Methods.
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  KCSE D+
  
  Duration: 12 Months
•  Kisauni Youth Polytechnic, Mombasa  
  Course Outline
  Module I
  - Foundation of management & environment
  - Communication skills
  - Business calculations & statistics
  - Commerce
  - Information and communication technology
  - Financial accounting
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Business plan
  
  Module II
  - Office organization
  - Human &public relations
  - Business finance
  - Business law
  - Economics
  - Project
  Course Duration: 12 Months.
  Entry Requirements: KCSE mean grade of D+(Plus).
•  Eldama Ravine Technical and Vocational College, Eldama Ravine  
  Business calculation and statistics
  Business plan
  
  Commerce
  
  Communication skills
  
  Financial accounting
  
  Duration:4 terms
  Entry requirement:KCSE D plain
  
  Information communication technology
  
  FM and E
  
  Entrepreneurship education
  
  Business finance
  
  Business law
  
  Economics
  
  Human and public relation
  
  Office organization
  
  Supplies management
  
  Trade project
•  St. Kizito Vocational Training Institute - Githurai, Nairobi  
  Course duration: 2 years.
  Examination Body: KNEC.
  
  Course Structure.
  Module I.
  - Communication skills
  - Life Skills
  - ICT
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Business Administration Environment
  - Business Calculation and Statistics
  - Commerce
  - Financial Accounting
  
  Module II
  - Office Organization
  - Sales and Marketing
  - Economics
  - Finance
  - Human and Public Relations
  - Business Plan
  - Trade Project
•  Advent College of Technology, Nairobi  
  Module I
  - Communication Skills
  - Information Communication Technology
  - Entrepreneurship
  - Fundamentals Of Management And Environment
  - Business Calculations And Statistics
  - Commerce
  - Financial Accounting
  - Business Plan
  <>Module II
  - Office Organization
  - Sales and Marketing
  - Economics
  - Business Law
  - Business Finance
  - Human And Public Relations
  - Research Methods
  
  
•  Institute of Advanced Technology IAT Nairobi, Nairobi  
  The above program will enable the graduates to:
  (i) Communicate effectively with other stakeholders in day to day business activities.
  
  (ii) Appreciate the use of tools of analysis in decision making in an organization.
  
  (iii) Appreciate the role played by different departments in an organization.
  
  Course requirements.
  A mean grade of D at KCSE with D in English and Mathematics.
•  Greenwich College, Garissa  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  
  Duration:6 months
  
  Course Units:
  1. Module 1
  -Life skills
  -Commerce
  -Book-keeping
  -Communication skills
  -Entrepreneurship education
  -Business plan
  
  2. Module 2
  -Financial accounting
  -Cost accounting
  -Business finance
  -Communication and report writing
  -Business administration and environment
•  Foundation Institute of Africa, Nairobi  
  Exam Body: KNEC
  
  Duration: 1 year
  
  Minimum entry requirements:
  - A pass in Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with an average of D (plain) and must have attained a minimum of grade D in Mathematics and English. OR
  - Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC).
•  Mombasa Airways Training Institute M.A.T.I, Mombasa  
  Level 3
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Modules Overview:
  -Economics of the Marketplace,
  -Understanding Functions and Roles within Business Organisations,
  -Introduction to Business Strategy and Planning,
  -Principles of Budgets and Financial Information,
  -Understanding the Marketing Environment
•  Kaimosi Friends University College, Kaimosi  
  Course requirements
  A mean grade of D+ (plus) at KSCE Or KCE Division III Or any other qualifications recognized by Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Senate.
  
  Tuition fees
  Ksh.30,000 per semester
  
  Mode of study
  Full-time
  
  Course duration
  One semester
•  Kirinyaga Business and Technical Institute, Kutus  
  ENTRY REQUIREMENT: K.C.S.E D plain & above
  
  DURATION: 4 SEMESTERS
  
  COURSE STRUCTURE
  Module I
  
  Financial Accounting
  Economics
  Business Law
  Entrepreneurship (Business Plan)
  Module II
  
  Office Organization
  Human & Public Relations
  Among others
•  Tharaka University College, Tharak Nithi  
  Entry requirements
  •KCSE D+
  •Certificate from recognized institutions
  •Additional entry requirements may be specified under
  each Certificate course
  
  Duration:18 months
  
  Fee per term:7500 to 60,000 each
  depending on length
  
•  Turkana University College, Lodwar  
  Minimum requirements:
  
  Minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) Or
  KCE Division III Or Any other qualifications
  recognized by MMUST Senate
  
  Fees:Ksh 30,000/- per
  semester
  
  - Full time
  - Evening/
  Weekend
•  Okame Technical and Vocational College, Busia  
  Course entry requirements:
  KCSE mean grade of D and above/An artisan Certificate in related field.
  
  Duration:
  2 Years.
  
  FEES:
  Ksh 26,420 per year.
  
  Exam Body:
  KNEC.
•  Paragon College, Mombasa  
  1. KNEC
  Duration: 12 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -KCSE D+
  
  2. ABE
  Duration: 6 months
  
  Minimum entry requirement:
  -D and above
•  Nairobi Aviation College Odeon Cinema Campus, Nairobi  
  Entry requirements
  A mean grade of D at K.C.S.E
  
  Fees per term
  Ksh.9,000
  
  Fees per month
  Ksh.3,000
  
  Course duration
  1 year.
  
  Examination body
  KNEC

Universities Offering Certificate in Business Management(Business Management)

•  University of Nairobi, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  To be admitted, applicants must possess
  either of the qualifications below:
  (a)A minimum of C- in KCSE
  (b)Division III in KCE
  (c)Hold a professional certificate from
  a reputable institution.
  (d)Be in possession of S1, P1, or P2 teacher training certificates
  (e)A minimum of a degree in a relevant field from a recognized
  institution.
  
  Course duration
  Six months
  
  Tuition fees
  Sh.35,000
•  International University of Professional Studies, Nairobi  
  Admission fees
  -Kshs.1,000
  
  Admission requirements
  - A minimum of D+ in KCSE
  Those holding KNEC and pitman
  qualifications are eligible for
  exemptions.
  
  In addition,they must bring
  the items below:
  (a)Originals and a copy of certificate
  (b)Copy of National ID card or Birth Certificate
  (c)Complete and signed application
  (d)Three recent passport size photographs
  
  Program duration
  - One year
•  NAIROBI UNIVERSITY Kisii Extra Mural Centre , KISII  
  Admission shall be granted to holders of any of the qualifications below:
  (i) A mean grade of C- at KCE OR
  
  (ii) Division III at KCE OR
  
  (iii) A professional certificate from a reputable institution. OR
  
  (iv) S1, P1, or P2 teacher training certificates. OR
  
  (v) A university degree from a reputable university.
  
  Course duration.
  Three months.
•  Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) Faculty of Commerce, Nairobi  
  The course aims at producing graduates
  who are capable of improving state
  of business using the most efficient
  management skills.
  
  Course requirements
  - A minimum of a C- in KCSE or
  division III in K.C.E or
  any other relevant qualification
  approved by the senate.
  
  Course duration
  - The program takes six months
•  Mount Kenya University School of Business and Management, Thika  
  Entry requirements
  - A minimum of C-
  in KCSE or any other
  qualifications accepted
  by the university senate.
  
  Tuition fees
  - Sh.20,550 per trimester
  for full time mode and Sh.20,000
  for virtual learning
  
  Program duration
  - This course takes two trimesters
•  Gretsa University School of Business, Thika  
  The course contains basics of
  business and is suitable for
  students who wish to advance
  in diploma level.
  
  Entry requirements
  - A minimum of D+ in KCSE or
  KCE division III
  
  Program duration
  - The ends after one trimester
  
  Tuition fees
  - Sh.25,000
•  KCA University, Nairobi  
  Admission requirements
  - Applicants are required
  to possess any one of the
  qualifications below:
  (i)A minimum of C- in KCSE
  (ii)Division III in KCE
  (iii)Any other relevant qualification
  accepted by the university senate.
  
  Course duration
  - Six months
•  Rongo University, Rongo  
  Entry requirements
  A mean grade of D+ at KCSE OR Division IV at O-level plus relevant academic / professional
  training.
  
  Tuition fees
  Ksh.20,000 per semester
  
  Mode of study
  Full time and Weekend
  
  Course duration
  Two semesters
•  Laikipia University College (Maralal Town Campus), Maralal  
  Academic qualifications
  - Those applying for this program must have attained a D+ in KCSE
  Duration
  - 3-9 months
  Admission fees
  - Sh.500
  Tuition fees
  - Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
  Mode of study
  - Day,evening and weekends
  
•  Laikipia University College (Naivasha Town Campus), Naivasha  
  Entry requirements
  - Applicants are required to have attained a D+ in KCSE
  Admission fees
  -Sh.500
  Tuition fees
  - Sh.15,000-19,000 p.a
  Duration
  - 3-9 months
  Mode of Study
  - Part time and full time
•  Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology Ebunangwe Campus, Ebunangwe  
  Academic requirements
  Applicants are required to have attained a C- in their final
  exams or hold any other qualifications approved by the senate
  Course duration
  - Two years
  Application fee
  - Sh.500
•  Garissa University, Garissa  
  Admission Requirements
  
  KCSE D+ or KCE Division III or any other qualifications recognized by Garissa University senate
  
  Mode of Study: Full time Course
  
  Duration : six (6) months
•  Africa Nazarene University, Kisii Center, Kisii  
  Entry requirements
  - One is required to have scored
  a minimum of a C- in KCSE or any
  other relevant qualifications
  accepted by the senate.
  
  Duration
  - The program takes two years
•  Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega  
  Entry requirements:-
  
  Minimum mean grade of D+ (Plus) Or the relevant artisan course.
  
  Duration:-
  2 semesters
  
  Fee:-20,000 per semester
•  Machakos University, Machakos  
  Academic requirements
  -Applicants have sat for KCSE with at least a D and above
  Course duration
  -2 years
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  Gretsa University, Thika  
  Admission criteria: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ (Plus) or KCE Division III or equivalent qualification
  Fees payable: Ksh. 25,000 per trimester.
•  Kirinyaga university college town campus, Karatina  
  Entry Requirements:
  
  -Be a holder of KCSE with a minimum aggregate of C- (minus)
  
  Course Duration
  
  1 semester.
•  Chuka University, Chuka  
  Minimum requirements
  (i) A minimum of D+ at KCSE OR
  
  (ii) A certificate from a recognized institution.
•  Technical University of Mombasa, Mombasa  
  Admission requirements
  -KCSE C- and above
  Duration
  - Two semesters
  Mode of study
  -full time
•  KCA University Nairobi CBD Campus, Nairobi  
  Entry requirements
  - A minimum of a C- in KCSE or
  - Division III in KCE
  Duration
  - 6 months
•  KCA University Kitengela Campus, Kitengela  
  Admission requirements.
  A mean grade of D+ at KCSE.
  
  Course duration.
  Two semesters.
•  Maasai Mara University, Narok  
  Entry requirements.
  A mean grade of D+ at KCSE.
  
  Course duration.
  One year.
•  Africa Nazarene University Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
  
•  Kiriri Womens University of Science and Technology, Nairobi  
  
•  Daystar University, Nairobi Campus, Nairobi  
  
•  Kenya Highlands University, Kericho  
  
•  Africa Nazarene University, Nairobi  
  
•  Kenyatta University Kitui Campus, Kitui  
  
•  Mt. Kenya University Nakuru Campus, Nakuru  
  
•  Daystar University, Nairobi  
  

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