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Business Studies Department

Welcome to the Business Department

Business Department at the Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies is concerned with training learners in the fields of Business Management, Banking and Finance, Accountancy, Human Resources management, Co-operative Management, Supply Chain Management, Project management, and sales and marketing.

As a department, we have competent trainers who have been in the industry for years. Some of our trainers are approved examiners for national exams such as The Kenya National Examination Council (KNEC) for TVET and KASNEB.

Amos Juma

Head of Business Department

Message from the HOD Business

I know you are ready to embark on a journey where knowledge meets innovation, and dreams transform into thriving enterprises. Welcome to RVIBS TVET College School of Business.

Here, we don’t just teach business; we ignite the passion for success and foster the leaders of tomorrow. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, an aspiring manager, or a visionary change-maker, our department is your launchpad to success.

With a team of dedicated and experienced trainers, serene learning environment, and a curriculum designed to meet the demands of the ever-evolving business world, we turn you into the industry’s trailblazer.

Our team of experts will take you through courses such as entrepreneurship, marketing, finance, management, CPA, Secretarial among others. Our commitment to academic excellence and holistic development ensures that you not only excel in your studies but also emerge as well-rounded, confident individuals ready to conquer the business world.
We invite you to be a part of our dynamic community, where innovation knows no bounds.

Courses in Business Studies

# Course Name Termly Fee Practical Fee Activity Fee Minimum Qualification Duration
1 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS DIPLOMA 17900 Nil 500 C- 3 Terms
2 ARTISAN - PURCHASING AND SUPPLIES 11900 500 E 4 Terms
3 ARTISAN - SALESMANSHIP 11900 Nil 500 E 4 Terms
4 ARTISAN - STOREKEEPING 11900 Nil 500 E 4 Terms
5 BASIC FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SKILLS 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
6 BOOK KEEPING 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
7 BUSINESS COMMUNICATION SKILLS 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
8 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
9 BUSINESS SINGLE AND GROUP EXAMINATIONS 11900 2200 500 Open 7 Terms
10 BUSINESS SINGLE AND GROUP EXAMINATIONS & FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS 14900 2200 500 C- 7 Terms
11 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
12 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTANCY AND COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING 13900 2200 500 D 5 Terms
13 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS 18000 Nil 500 D 2 Terms
14 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS I/II 17900 500 D 2 Terms
15 CERTIFICATE IN BANKING AND FINANCE 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
16 CERTIFICATE IN BANKING AND FINANCE & COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING 13900 500 D 5 Terms
17 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
18 CERTIFICATE IN COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
19 CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
20 CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION SCIENCE 11900 2200 500 D 5 Terms
21 CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION STUDIES 17700 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
22 CERTIFICATE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
23 CERTIFICATE IN SALES AND MARKETING 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
24 CERTIFICATE IN SALES AND MARKETING & DRIVING 14900 2200 500 D 5 Terms
25 CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES 11900 2200 500 D 5 Terms
26 CERTIFICATE IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES AND FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS 15900 2200 500 D 5 Terms
27 CERTIFICATE IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 D 5 Terms
28 CERTIFIED INVESTMENT AND FINANCIAL ANALYSTS (CIFA) 36000 Nil Nil C+ 2 Terms
29 CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) 35900 Nil 500 C+ 3 Terms
30 CERTIFIED SECRETARIES (CS) 36000 Nil Nil C+ 2 Terms
31 COMMUNICATION SKILLS 5000 NIL NIL Open 4 WEEKS
32 COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 5000 NIL NIL Open 4 WEEKS
33 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
34 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTANCY AND COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING 13900 500 C- 7 Terms
35 DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
36 DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE & COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING 13900 500 C- 7 Terms
37 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
38 DIPLOMA IN COOPERATIVE MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
39 DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
40 DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SCIENCE 17900 500 C- 7 Terms
41 DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
42 DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND COMPUTERIZED PROJECT MANAGEMENT 13900 500 C- 7 Terms
43 DIPLOMA IN SALES AND MARKETING 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
44 DIPLOMA IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES 11900 2200 500 C- 7 Terms
45 DIPLOMA IN SECRETARIAL STUDIES AND FRONT OFFICE OPERATIONS 15900 2200 500 C- 7 Terms
46 DIPLOMA IN SHIPPING AND LOGISTICS 11900 500 C- 7 Terms
47 DIPLOMA IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 11900 Nil 500 C- 7 Terms
48 ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS 5000 NIL NIL Open 4 WEEKS
49 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT SKILLS 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
50 LEADESHIP SKILLS 4900 Nil Nil Open 1 Month
51 LIFE SKILLS 5000 NIL NIL Open 4 WEEKS
52 MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION SKILLS 5000 NIL NIL Open 4 WEEKS
53 PROJECT PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
54 PUBLIC RELATIONS 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
55 SALES AND MARKETING 4900 NIL NIL Open 1 Month
56 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS 5000 NIL NIL Open 4 WEEKS
57 VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 1 OR 2 17900 E 1 Terms

Payment Options

Family Bank – 018000059149

Equity Bank – 0130277312096 (Exams)

KCB Bank – 1129513904 (Exams)

M-Pesa Paybill – 537816