Program Goal
This programme will offer skills on how to effectively and efficiently manage business activities. Emphasis will be on the importance of business management and operational skills. The course will further serve as a foundation for students who wish to venture into business management and entrepreneurship as well as those who want to pursue high levels in business studies.
Career Opportunities
- Financial Officer
- Operating Manager
- Clerk
Target Group
- Students from any discipline who wish to start a career in business administration and management.
- Managers in any functional areas of the organizations and who wish to acquire knowledge and skills in business.
- Students who want to pursue high levels in business studies.
- Individuals in business field who wish to acquire basic business skills and principles to enable them run their enterprises successfully.
Duration of Programme
- Two (2) trimesters
Minimum Entry Requirements
- KCSE aggregate Grade D+ and above
Learning Outcomes
- Acquire basic knowledge necessary in carrying out analysis of concepts and practices in business entrepreneurship and administration.
- Develop knowledge, skills and competence to the level where students can make a professional contribution to the administration and management of businesses
- within the market place.
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- CBM 111 Fundamentals of Management
- CCU 100 Communication Skills
- CCU 101 Information Communication Technology and Ethics
- CHR 111 Principles of Human Resource Management
- CPS 111 Introduction To Supply Chain Management
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- CAC 121 Fundamentals Of Accounting
- CCU 120 Entrepreneurship Education
- CFN 121 Introduction To Business Law
- CFN 123 Principles of Finance
- CMK 121 Principles of Marketing