About the Programme Duration of Study Fourth Trimester

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The Course is intended to prepare students for entry into relevant department The program takes two academic years (equivalent) to complete. To successfully 1. BUSS 041 Research Project 3
programs, by ensuring that they possess the necessary knowledge, values, skills and complete the course the student will be required to cover a minimum of 72 credit 2. BUSS 042 Strategic Management 3
3. BUSS 043 Insurance Practice 3
competencies to pursue further career. hours, which is equivalent to 24 course units. Once admitted, students will be 4. ACCT 044 Cost and Management Accounting 3
The course is designed around principles of experiential learning. As the students required to take a maximum of 6 courses per trimester, and a minimum of 2. 5. PSCM 045 Procurement & Supply Chain 3
6. BUSS 046 Business Planning 3
study different topics, they will be connecting theory with personal experience Total 18
through discussion, case analysis and reflection. The program focuses more on Employment Opportunities
reasoning, understanding and application rather than on memory and mere The Diploma program prepares graduates for careers such as; Human Resource Management Option
• Commercial and retail banking First Trimester
acquisition of knowledge. COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
At the end of this program, the candidates will acquire knowledge, skills and attitude • Marketing 1. ACCT 010 Principles of Accounting 3
• Accountancy and financial management 2. BUSS 012 Principles of Management 3
that enables them to: 3. BUSS 013 Business Law 3
1. Understand the theory and practice of the specific functions and applications of • Human resource management 4. STAT 014 Business Statistics 3
• Insurance 5. ECON 015 Principles of Economics 3
business administration within an organization 6. COMP 016 Computer Applications 3
2. Understand how to improve these specific functional management competencies • Entrepreneurship Total 18
• Academia and many more Second Trimester
3. Assume higher levels of responsibility as a result of newly acquired/improved COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
knowledge and skills. 1. BUSS 021 Production & Operations Management 3
Specialization 2. MKTG 022 Marketing fundamentals 3
The program is also targeted those wishing to pursue a career in business Business Management, 3. FINA 023 Financial Management 3
administration. 4. PSCM 024 Principles of Purchasing 3
Human Resource Management, 5. BUSS 025 Business Communications 3
Marketing, 6. HRMG 026 Human Resource Management 3
Admission Requirements Total 18
Procurement & Supply Chain Management, Third Trimester
The minimum academic entry requirement for this diploma program is grade C Plain, Project Management, and COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
or C- with a Diploma from recognized institutions, or equivalent qualifications. All 1. HRMG 031 Personal Career Development 3
Public Relations Management. 2. HRMG 032 Training and Development 3
applications are considered individually. Applicants with other formal prior 3. HRMG 033 Employee Relations 3
qualifications may be accepted onto the program if these are approved by the 4. HRMG 034 Employee Resourcing 3
Course Structure 5. HRMG 035 Organizational Behavior And Leadership 3
University Senate. 6. BUSS 036 Research Methods 3
Business Management Option Total 18
First Trimester Fourth Trimester
Modes of Study Available COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
1. ACCT 010 Principles of Accounting 3 1. BUSS 041 Research project 3
Full Time 2. BUSS 012 Principles of Management 3 2. HRMG 042 Strategic Human Resource Management 3
Part Time 3. BUSS 013 Business Law 3 3. HRMG 043 Cross Cultural & Diversity Management 3
4. STAT 014 Business Statistics 3 4. HRMG 044 Human Resource Information Systems 3
Distant Learning Mode 5. ECON 015 Principles of Economics 3 5. HRMG 045 Labor Laws 3
6. COMP 016 Computer Applications 3 6. HRMG 046 Performances and Reward Management 3
Total 18 Total 18
Graduation Requirements
To be considered for graduation, a student must meet the following requirements: Second Trimester Project Management Option
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS First Trimester
(a) Complete the minimum graduation requirement. 1. BUSS 021 Production & Operations Management 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
(b) Complete all the core courses. 2. MKTG 022 Marketing Fundamentals 3 1. ACCT 010 Principles of Accounting 3
3. FINA 023 Financial Management 3 2. BUSS 012 Principles of Management 3
(c) Repeat and pass all failed (E grades) courses. 4. PSCM 024 Principles of purchasing 3 3. BUSS 013 Business Law 3
(d) Have the minimum of 72 credit hours at the end of the diploma program. 5. BUSS 025 Business Communications 3 4. STAT 014 Business Statistics 3
6. HRMG 026 Human Resource Management 3 5. ECON 015 Principles of Economics 3
(e) Obtain a pass or higher at the end of the program. Total 18 6. COMP 016 Computer Applications 3
(f) Have no pending disciplinary case(s) Total 18
Third Trimester Second Trimester
(g) Has been cleared by the Senate COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
A candidate who is preparing to graduate should give notice of intention by applying 1. BUSS 031 Business Values & Ethics 3 1. PMGT 021 Local Development Strategies 3
2. ENTR 032 Entrepreneurship 3 2. PMGT 022 Project Planning and Implementation 3
to the Registrar through the program department and faculty. This notice should be 3. MISC 033 Introduction to MIS 3 3. PMGT 023 Financial Management 3
given at the time of registration for the intended final semester of study. 4. BUSS 034 Business Consultancy/Case Analysis 3 4. PMGT 024 Human Resources Management 3
5. BUSS 035 Organizational Behavior & Leadership 3 5. PMGT 025 Principles & Practices of Contract Management 3
6. BUSS 036 Research Methods 3 6. PMGT 026 Project Process Improvement Experiential Learning 3
Total 18 Total 18
Third Trimester 3. PSCM 023 Supply and Business Logistics 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 4. PSCM 024 Principles of Purchasing 3
1. PMGT 031 Management of Information Systems (MIS) 3 5. PSCM 025 Introduction to Material Handling 3
2. PMGT 032 Project Monitoring and Evaluation 3 6. PSCM 026 Procurement Law And Contract Management 3
3. PMGT 033 Negotiation Skills for Projects 3 Total 18
4. PMGT 034 Project Quality Management 3 Third Trimester
5. PMGT 035 Project Organizational Leadership 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
6. BUSS 036 Research Methods 3 1. PSCM 031 Strategic Supply Chain Management 3
Total 18 2. PSCM 032 Global Sourcing and Supply 3
Fourth Trimester 3. PSCM 033 Management Information Systems 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 4. PSCM 034 Introduction to Transportation and Distribution 3
1. BUSS 041 Research Project 3 5. PSCM 035 Relationship Management 3
2. PMGT 042 Strategic Project Management 3 6. BUSS 036 Research Methods 3
3. PMGT 043 Project Financing 3 Total 18
4. PMGT 044 Procurement & Supply Chain Management 3 Fourth Trimester
5. PMGT 045 Practice of Project Mgt Consultancy (Case Study) 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
6. PMGT 046 Legal & Community Issues in Project Management 3 1. BUSS 041 Research Project 3
Total 18 2. PSCM 042 Strategic Purchasing and Supplies Management 3
3. PSCM 043 Project and Contract Management 3
Public Relations Management Option 4. PSCM 044 Retail and Merchandise Management 3
First Trimester 5. PSCM 045 Practice of Consultancy in Purchasing & Supplies (Case Study) 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 6. PSCM 046 Legal and Community Issues in Project Management 3
1. ACCT 010 Principles of Accounting 3 Total 18
2. BUSS 012 Principles of Management 3
3. BUSS 013 Business Law 3 Marketing Option
4. STAT 014 Business Statistics 3 First Trimester
5. ECON 015 Principles of Economics 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
6. COMP 016 Computer Applications 3 1. ACCT 010 Principles of Accounting 3
Total 18 2. BUSS 012 Principles of Management 3
3. BUSS 013 Business Law 3
Second Trimester 4. STAT 014 Business Statistics 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 5. ECON 015 Principles of Economics 3
1. BUSS 021 Production & Operations Management 3 6. COMP 016 Computer Applications 3
2. MKTG 022 Marketing Fundamentals 3 Total 18
3. FINA 023 Financial Management 3 Second Trimester
4. PSCM 024 Principles of purchasing 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
5. BUSS 025 Business Communications 3 1. BUSS 021 Production and Operations Management 3
6. HRMG 026 Human Resource Management 3 2. MKTG 022 Marketing fundamentals 3
Total 18 3. FINA 023 Financial Management 3
Third Trimester 4. PSCM 024 Principles of Purchasing 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 5. BUSS 025 Business Communications 3
1. PRM 031 Introduction to Communication Theory 3 6. HRMG 026 Human Resource Management 3
2. PRM 032 Interpersonal Communication 3 Total 18
3. PRM 033 Introduction to Mass Communication 3 Third Trimester
4. PRM 034 Events Planning & Management 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
5. PRM 035 Introduction to Public Relations 3 1. MKTG 031 Consumer behavior 3
6. BUSS 036 Research Methods 3 2. MKTG 032 Integrated Marketing communication 3
Total 18 3. MKTG 033 Electronic Marketing 3
Fourth Trimester 4. MKTG 034 Retail Marketing 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 5. MKTG 035 Fundamentals of Sales and Sales Management 3
1. BUSS 041 Research Project 3 4. BUSS 036 Marketing research 3
2. PRM 042 Writing for the Media 3 Total 18

Diploma in
3. PRM 043 Strategic Public Relations Management 3 Fourth Trimester
4. PRM 044 International Relations 3 COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS
5. PRM 045 Business Consultancy 3 1. BUSS 041 Research project 3
6. PRM 046 Presentation Skills 3 2. MKTG 042 Social Marketing 3
Total 18 3. MKTG 043 Fundamentals of International Marketing 3

Business
Procurement & Supply Chain Management Option 4. MKTG 044 Services Marketing 3
First Trimester 5. MKTG 045 Product development 3
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS 6. MKTG 046 Principles of Customer Care 3
1. ACCT 010 Principles of Accounting 3 Total 18

Adminstration
2. BUSS 012 Principles of Management 3
3. BUSS 013 Business Law 3
4. STAT 014 Business Statistics 3 For more information: Contact the Registrar Academic Affairs
5. ECON 015 Principles of Economics 3 MAIN CAMPUS -MERU: P.O. Box 267- 60200, Meru, Kenya, Tel: 020 - 2118423/4/5/6/7, 0724 - 256 162, 0734 - 310 655, Fax: 064 – 30162, [email protected]
6. COMP 016 Computer Applications 3 NAIROBI CAMPUS: KeMU Hub: P.O. Box 45240- 00100, Nairobi, Kenya, Tel: 020 - 2247987/2248172, 0725 - 751 878, 0735 - 701 311, Fax: 020 – 248160, [email protected]
Total 18 NAKURU CAMPUS: Mache Plaza P.O. Box 3654 - 20100, Nakuru, Kenya, Tel: 051-2214456, Fax: 051-2215314, [email protected]
Second Trimester MARIMANTI CENTRE: Methodist Rural Training Centre, P.O. Box 22 - 60215, Marimanti, Kenya Tel: 020 - 2118423/4/5/6/7, 0724 256 162, 0734 -310 655, Fax: 064 -30162, [email protected]
COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE CREDIT HOURS MOMBASA CAMPUS: P.O. Box 89983 - 80100, Mombasa Kenya, Tel: 041 - 2495945/8, 0715 120 282, 0731 190 932 , [email protected]
NYERI CAMPUS: Rware Building, P. O. Box 2285 - 10140, Nyeri Kenya, Tel: 061- 2032904, 020 –2118441, 0700-739 988, 0733 601 884, Fax: 061 - 2034100, [email protected]
1. PSCM 021 Production And Operations Management 3 MAUA CENTRE: Maua Methodist Hospital Sacco Building, P.O. Box 267 - 60200, Meru, Kenya, Tel: 020 - 2118439, [email protected]
2. PCSM 022 Demand Forecasting & Material Requirements Planning 3 MERU TOWN CENTRE: P.O. Box 267 - 60200, Meru, Kenya, Tel: 064 - 31814, 0718 767 060, [email protected]