School of Business Studies Courses

Certificate in Secretarial Studies

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of secretarial skills applicable in an organisation. With qualified and experienced lecturers’ we have maintained good performance in shorthand and Computerized Document Processing (CPD) subjects which are core to secretarial graduates.   Our secretarial graduates are able to get employment opportunity with the government or private sector.

-Career opportunities

-Shorthand typist

-copy typist

-office secretary

-receptionist  

Duration of the course

 12 months.

Entry Requirements

An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Diploma in Secretarial Studies

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of secretarial skills applicable in an organisation. With qualified and experienced lecturers’ we have maintained good performance in shorthand and Computerized Document Processing (CPD) subjects which are core to secretarial graduates.   Our secretarial graduates are able to get employment opportunity with the government or private sector.

Career opportunities

copy typist

office secretary

Receptionist

personal secretary

assistant office manager

Duration of the course

 18 months.

Entry Requirements

An aggregate grade of C- (C Minus) and above in K.C.S.E

Certificate in Sales and Marketing

Craft certificate in sales and marketing is designed to equip the trainee with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to effectively carry out selling and marketing services these services should be carried out either in the sales and marketing establishment or self-employment. This course is designed to help the graduates not only have the right skills but also courage in interacting with customers as well as effective social and character traits.

Career opportunities

-sales person

-sales clerk

-sales and marketing assistant

Duration of the course

12 months

Entry Requirements

An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Diploma in Sales and Marketing

This course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to implement and evaluate sales and marketing strategies to achieve organisation goals. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment. This course is designed to help the graduates not only have the right skills but also courage in interacting with customers as well as effective social and character traits.

Career opportunities

-sales person

-sales/marketing manager

-key account manager

-marketing research manager

Duration of the course

 18 months.

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of C- (C Minus) and above in K.C.S.E

Certificate in Business Management

This course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to perform clerical duties in an organisation. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

-Administrative assistant

-cashier

-sales person

Duration of the course

12 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Diploma in Business Management

What is a diploma in business management?

Diploma in business management is a course which provides students with a wide  understanding  of the practices and principles behind basic business management topics. Some of the units offered for the diploma in business management include : foundations of corporate administration,financial accounting, , project management principles, human resources among  others.

This course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to perform managerial duties in an organisation. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

Diploma in Business management career pathways vary in many ways, and many companies are  looking for graduates with fresh ideas to offer a competitive edge. Some job opportunities include

-Administrative assistant

-sales assistant

-office manager

-purchasing assistant

 

Duration of the course

18 months

Entry Requirements

  • An aggregate grade of C-(C minus) and above in K.C.S.E

DIPLOMA IN CUSTOMER SERVICE (ICM)

This course is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to efficiently and effectively perform clerical Human Resource Management duties necessary for the achievement of organisation goal

Career opportunities

-Human resource assistant

Duration of the course

12 months

Entry Requirements

An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Diploma in Human Resource Management

What is diploma in human resource management ?

A Diploma  Human Resources Management course  prepares students to  be competent when it comes to managing human capital.They coordinate employee relations for government, businesses or other organizations. These 1-year programs focus on specialized Human resource coursework, though a few core business classes may be included

This course is designed to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to efficiently and effectively perform Human Resource Management functions necessary for the achievement of organisation goal.Individuals with a diploma in human resources management may continue their education and earn a bachelor’s degree in an public and private universities in Kenya.  Because regulations regarding employment are constantly changing, HR specialists and managers must keep their knowledge current by completing continuing education courses.

Career opportunities

A graduate with a diploma in human resources  management may work as a generalist or specialize in a certain field such as :

-Human resource assistant

-Human resource managers

-Payroll manager

-Recruiting managers

-Employee relations managers

Duration of the course

18 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of C-(C minus) and above in K.C.S.E

Certificate in Supply Chain Manager

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of supply chain management skills and knowledge applicable in an organisation. Such skills will enable him or her to perform supply chain management clerical duties in an organisation A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

-Storekeeper

-store/procurement/purchasing assistant

Duration of the course

12 months

Entry Requirements

An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of supply chain management skills and knowledge applicable in an organisation. Such skills will enable him or her to perform supply chain management as a middle level in an organisation. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

supply chain manager

-procurement officer/manager

-purchasing officer/manager

-logistics manager 

Duration of the course

18 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of C-(C minus) and above in K.C.S.E

Certificate in Banking and Finance

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of clerical banking and finance skills, knowledge and attitudes applicable in banking sector. . A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

-Cashier

-bank clerk

-SACCO clerk

Duration of the course

12 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Diploma in Banking and Finance

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of managerial banking and finance skills applicable in banking sector. A graduate of this course will be able to perform administrative duties as a middle level manager in an organisation.  Graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

-Cashier

-bank clerk

-SACCO clerk

-Bank officer

Duration of the course

18 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of C- and above in K.C.S.E

Certificate in Project Management

This course is designed to equip the trainee with relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes in project management. This will enable him/her to perform clerical duties in project management. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

-project assistant

-event management assistant

Duration of the course

12 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of D and above in K.C.S.E

Dip- Project Management

This course is intended to equip the learner with a wide range of project management skills applicable in an organisation. A graduate of this course will be able to work at middle level management level in an organisation. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment.

Career opportunities

-project manager

-monitoring and evaluation officer

-Project consultant

 Duration of the course

18 months

Entry Requirements

-An aggregate grade of C-(C minus) and above in K.C.S.E

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