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Diploma in Business Sciences (Microfinance) PDF Print E-mail

The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to perform duties in the micro finance sector in Kenya and the Region. A graduate of this course will be able to work in a salaried or self-employment. To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, business communication, life skills, French, information and communication technology have been included.
Programme Objectives
The general objectives of the technical training programmes are to:
a) formulate objectives of microfinance institutions;
b) prepare management and regulatory reports;
c) demonstrate understanding in microfinance operations;
d) implement an outreach programme for microfinance institutions;
e) formulate policies and develop procedures for microfinance institutions.

Unit Codes and Title  

 Semester 1
CDU 101: Quantitative Methods
CDU 102: Business Studies
CDU 103: Business Information Systems Application I
CDU 104: Principles of Accounts
CDU 105: Foundations of French I
CDU 106: Business Communication
 Semester Two
CDU 201: Life Skills
CDU 202: Economics
CDU 203: Risk Management for Financial Institutions
CDU 204: Business Information Systems Application II
CDU 205: Business Finance
CDU 206: Foundations of French II
 Semester 3
Core Units
CDU 301: Entrepreneurship
CDU 302: Research Methods
CDU 303: Business Law
CDU 304: Business French I
DFN 301\; Financial Management for Microfinance
DMF 302: Foundations of Microfinance
 Semester 4
CDU 401: Business French II
CDU 402: Principles and Practice of Management
DMF 402: Micro Insurance
DMF 403: Microfinance Policies and Regulations
DMF 404: Loan Portfolio Management
DMF 402: Micro Insurance
 Semester 5
CDU 500: Internship Programme and Research Project
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