Business Management Program - Nia Innovation And Technology Training College

Program Overview

Choose between our Certificate (Level 5) and Diploma (Level 6) programs to advance your business management career

Certificate Program

Level 5

Our Business Management Certificate provides comprehensive training in sales activities, purchasing skills, staffing activities, financial accounting, business communication, entrepreneurship, economics, and administrative duties. Develop expertise to manage business operations effectively.

Duration: 1 Year (5 Terms)

Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time

Entry Requirement: KCSE D (Plain) or equivalent

Diploma Program

Level 6

Our Business Management Diploma provides advanced training in supply chain management, marketing activities, HR operations, organizational strategy, business risk management, accounting operations, and research projects. Develop expertise to lead business operations in complex organizational environments.

Duration: 18 Months (7 Terms)

Study Mode: Full-time & Part-time

Entry Requirement: KCSE C- (Minor) or Business Management Level 5

* External Examinations charged at KES 2,500 per module per unit up to Module 7. Payment via M-PESA Paybill 529901 or Bank Transfer to Kingdom Bank.

Curriculum

Comprehensive learning paths covering essential business management skills

Business Management Level 5 (KNQF Level 5)

Total Duration: 1,730 Hours | Total Credits: 173

Unit Code	TVET CDACC Code	Unit Title	Duration (Hours)	Credit Factor
MODULE I
0031 451 04A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/01/5/MA	Business Communication	80	8.0
0611 451 01A	BUS/CU/BM/BC/01/5/MA	Digital Literacy	40	4.0
0417 451 02A	BUS/CU/BM/BC/02/5/MA	Work Ethics and Practices	40	4.0
0413 451 12A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/01/5/MA	Sales Activities	200	20.0
0413 451 13A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/02/5/MA	Purchasing Skills	160	16.0
0413 451 14A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/03/5/MA	Staffing Activities	160	16.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL			680	68.0
MODULE II
0411 451 05A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/01/5/MA	Financial Accounting	120	12.0
0413 451 03A	BUS/CU/BM/BC/03/5/MA	Entrepreneurial Skills	40	4.0
0413 451 15A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/04/5/MA	Business Administration	160	16.0
0413 451 16A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/05/5/MA	Departmental Management	150	15.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL			470	47.0
MODULE III
0413 451 07A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/02/5/MA	Management Skills	120	12.0
0421 451 05A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/03/5/MA	Principles of Commercial Law	100	10.0
0588 451 06A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/04/5/MA	Business Mathematics and Statistics	100	10.0
0413 451 17A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/06/5/MA	Principles of Economics	80	8.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL			400	40.0
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
-	BUS/CU/BM/CR/07/5/MA	Industrial Attachment	180	18.0
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM TOTAL			1,730	173.0

Business Management Level 6 (KNQF Level 6)

Total Duration: 2,660 Hours | Total Credits: 266

Unit Code	TVET CDACC Code	Unit Title	Duration (Hours)	Credit Factor
MODULE I
0031 451 04A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/01/6/MA	Business Communication	80	8.0
0417 451 02A	BUS/CU/BM/BC/02/6/MA	Work Ethics and Practices	40	4.0
0413 551 18A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/01/6/MA	Supply Chain Management	160	16.0
0413 551 19A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/02/6/MA	Marketing Activities	160	16.0
0413 551 20A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/03/6/MA	Human Resource Operations	160	16.0
MODULE I SUBTOTAL			600	60.0
MODULE II
0413 551 21A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/04/6/MA	Organizational Strategy	200	20.0
0413 551 22A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/05/6/MA	Business Risk Management	160	16.0
0411 551 08A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/01/6/MA	Accounting Operations	160	16.0
MODULE II SUBTOTAL			520	52.0
MODULE III
0413 551 10A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/02/6/MA	Organizational Behaviour	120	12.0
0416 551 11A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/03/6/MA	Research Study	100	10.0
0421 551 12A	BUS/CU/BM/CC/04/6/MA	Employment Law	120	12.0
MODULE III SUBTOTAL			340	34.0
MODULE IV
0413 551 13A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/06/6/MA	Business Project Management	200	20.0
0413 551 14A	BUS/CU/BM/CR/07/6/MA	Strategic Leadership	200	20.0
MODULE IV SUBTOTAL			400	40.0
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT
-	BUS/CU/BM/CR/08/6/MA	Industrial Attachment	400	40.0
DIPLOMA PROGRAM TOTAL			2,660	266.0

Entry Requirements

What you need to join our Business Management programs

Certificate Program (Level 5)

Minimum qualifications for entry:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D (Plain)
Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVETA
Basic computer literacy
Interest in business operations

Diploma Program (Level 6)

Requirements for advanced qualification:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of C- (Minor)
Business Management or related Level 5 Certificate
Equivalent qualifications as determined by TVET Authority

International Students

Additional requirements for international applicants:

Equivalent academic qualifications
Proof of English proficiency
Student visa and passport
Medical insurance coverage

Career Progression

Your pathway to success in business management

Business Administrator / Supervisor

Entry-level position supporting business operations, managing teams, and assisting in daily business activities.

Operations Manager

Mid-level role managing business processes, optimizing efficiency, and overseeing departments.

General Manager / Business Consultant

Senior role managing entire business units, developing strategies, and advising organizations.

Director / Executive Leader

Executive role setting organizational direction, driving growth, and leading strategic initiatives.

Business Management