Diploma in Business Management

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The Diploma in Business Management curriculum is designed to produce graduates equipped to function in entry-level Diploma positions with a strong foundation for continued career growth. It combines conceptual knowledge in key disciplinary areas with strong technical knowledge required for workplace performance. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on project work thus building the problem solving and critical thinking skills needed by Business Management professionals.

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KCSE mean grade C- (minus)

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Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • BUD 001 Business Mathematics
  • DCU 001 Communication skills
  • BUD 003 Theories of Commerce
  • DCU 002 Health Awareness & Life skills
  • DAM 100 Principles of Management
  • DAA100 Introduction to Accounting I
  • DFU 100 Business Studies
  • DMS 101 Management Mathematics I
  • DCU 003 Information Literacy
  • DCU 004 Computer Application Software
  • DAA 101 Introduction to Accounting II
  • DFE 101 General Economics
  • DFL 101 Principles of Business Law
  • DCU 005 Entrepreneurship
  • DAM 101 Principles of Marketing
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Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • DAM 103 Customer Relationship Marketing
  • DAA 103 Principles of Cost Accounting
  • DMS 103 Accounting information software
  • DFM 100 Principles of Taxation
  • DFI 001 Fundamentals of International Business
  • DMS 202 Technology and Innovation Management
  • DFM 101 Business Finance
  • DMS 104 E-Commerce
  • DMS 105 Introduction to Business Statistics
  • DAM 102 Human Resource Management
  • DMS 106 Industrial Attachment (12 Weeks)
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    Intake Periods
  • January
  • May
  • September
    Modes of Study
  • Full Time
  • Part Time
Course Overview

The Diploma in Business Management curriculum is designed to produce graduates equipped to function in entry-level Diploma positions with a strong foundation for continued career growth. It combines conceptual knowledge in key disciplinary areas with strong technical knowledge required for workplace performance. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on project work thus building the problem solving and critical thinking skills needed by Business Management professionals.

Entry Qualifications

KCSE mean grade C- (minus)

Curriculum Road Map
Year (1)
Year (2)
Trimester I Trimester II Trimester III
  • BUD 001 Business Mathematics
  • DCU 001 Communication skills
  • BUD 003 Theories of Commerce
  • DCU 002 Health Awareness & Life skills
  • DAM 100 Principles of Management
  • DAA100 Introduction to Accounting I
  • DFU 100 Business Studies
  • DMS 101 Management Mathematics I
  • DCU 003 Information Literacy
  • DCU 004 Computer Application Software
  • DAA 101 Introduction to Accounting II
  • DFE 101 General Economics
  • DFL 101 Principles of Business Law
  • DCU 005 Entrepreneurship
  • DAM 101 Principles of Marketing