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Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in banking and finance(banking and finance) in Kenya

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Course Name
Diploma in banking and finance(banking and finance)
Major Subject
banking and finance
Course Category
Diploma
Average Study Duration
2 years
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About Diploma in banking and finance(banking and finance)

Colleges Offering Diploma in banking and finance(banking and finance)

Requirements

Course Duration: 24 months

Exam Body: KNEC

Grade: C- and Above

Course Outline

Non Modular

Social studies
Entrepreneurship
Communication
Information technology
Quantitative methods
Economics
Principles and practice of management
Law relating to banking services
The monetary and financial systems
Accountancy
Management in banking
Marketing of financial services
Branch baking: law and practice
Investment
Lending
Finance of international trade (payment and services)
Project
Life skills

Requirements
Course Duration: 24 Months
Exam Body: KNEC
Grade: C- and Above
Exam body :KNEC

Duration: 9 months

Minimum entry requirements:
- KCSE C plain or any diploma or degree from a recognized institution

Modules:
-Social Studies
-Entrepreneurship Education
-Communication Skills
-Information Technology
-Quantitative Methods
-Economics
-Principles and Practice of Management
-Law Relating to Banking Services
-The Monetary and Financial Systems
-Accountancy
-Management in Banking
-Marketing of Financial Services
-Branch Banking: Law and Practice
-Investment
-Financial of International Trade: Payment and Services
-Project
Minimum entry Grade: KCSE C-

Course structure:
Social Studies
Entrepreneurship Education
Communication
Information technology
Quantitative methods
Economics
Principles and practice management
Law relating to banking services
The monetary and financial systems
Accountancy
Management in banking
Marketing of financial services
Branch banking: Law and practices
Investment
Lending
Fin. of International trade: payment & services
Project

Fee Structure:
Number of Terms: 6
Fee for Each Term: 40000khs (400USD)
Total fee for the course: ksh 240000 ($ 2400)
Minimum entry requirement:
1. KCSE ‘C’ Plain, or
2. 2 years working experience in Banking & Financial Sector, or
3. CPA Part 1, or
4. Any other course as may be deemed relevant.

Modules Overview:
1. Elements of Banking.
2. Business Communication.
3. Economics.
4. Business Calculations.
5. Accounting.
6. Marketing & Customer Service.
7. Foreign Exchange & International Trade Finance.
8. Introduction to Law Relating to Banking & Finance.

Tuition fees:
-Ksh.6,000.00 per unit per semester,
-Examination fee: Ksh.3,000.00 per unit (subject)
Course Content:
Module I
- Financial Accounting
- Business Finance
- Elements of Banking
- Foreign Exchange and Exchange Control
- Communication and Report Writing
- Project (a) Course Specialization (b) Entrepreneurship
Module II
- Monetary & Financial Systems
- Lending
- Investment
- Accountancy
- Branch Banking (Law & Practice)
- Finance of International Trade (Payments & Services)
- Project (a) Course Specialization (b) Entrepreneurship

Course duration: 2 terms per module.
Minimum admission requirements: KCSE mean grade of C (Plain).
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 2 years

Minimum Entry requirement: K.C.S.E C- and Above

Units:
-Social studies
-Entrepreneurship
-Communication
-Information technology
-Quantitative methods
-Economics
-Principles and practice of management
-Law relating to banking services
-The monetary and financial systems
-Accountancy
-Management in banking
-Marketing of financial services
-Branch baking: law and practice
-Investment
-Lending
-Finance of international trade (payment and services)
-Project
-Life skills
Units Offered:-
1,Elements of Banking.
2, Business Communication.
3, Economics.
4, Business Calculations.
5, Accounting.
6, Marketing & Customer Service.
7, Foreign Exchange & International Trade Finance.
8, Introduction to Law Relating to Banking & Finance.

Course Cost:-
Tuition Fee: Ksh.6,000.00 per unit per semester,
Examination fee: Ksh.3,000.00 per unit (subject)
Minimum Requirements:- KCSE ‘C’ Plain, or 2 years working experience in Banking & Financial Sector, or CPA Part 1, or any other course as may be deemed relevant.
Duration: Three Modules each 6 months.

Minimum Entry Requirements:
--KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as acceptable Qualification by KNQA
-Pass in Relevant Certificate Qualification Learning Outcomes
-Capability to identify principles of organisational management and the commercial environment in the financial sector.
-Capability to identify, formulate and solve banking and finance problems.
-Capability to communicate effectively and work in different organisations across diverse cultural settings and environment.
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 2 modules

Tuition Fees: Kes 18,000 Per Module

Modules: 2

Minimum Entry requirement: KCSE D

Course Units:
-Entrepreneurship
-Information & Communication Technology
-Communication skills
-Life skills
-Economics
-Office Organization
-Introduction to Law
-Financial Accounting
-Business Finance
-Elements of Banking
-Business Plan Writing
-Foreign Exchange & Exchange Control
Admission requirements
A mean grade of C- and above at KCSE

Fees per term
Ksh.12,000

Fees per year
Ksh.48,000

Course duration
1 1/2 years

Examination body
(i) KNEC
(ii) ICM
(iii) ABE
Minimum entry requirements: KCSE mean grade of C- (Minus).
Course duration: 18 months.
Fees per semester: Ksh. 12,000.
Exam body: KNEC/I.C.M.
Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 6 Months per Module(3 Modules)

Minimum entry requirements: C (PLAIN) & C (PLAIN) in Maths & English
Course duration: 1 1/2 Years

Fees Per Term: 13 000

Minimum entry Grade: C- (Minus)

Examination Body: KNEC
Admission requirement: KCSE C-

Duration of study: 18 months

Examination body:KNEC

Universities Offering Diploma in banking and finance(banking and finance)

Admission requirements
- Applicants must possess
either of the qualifications
below:
(a)A minimum of C in KCSE
with C- in maths/business studies and English/kiswahili
(b)KCE division II
(c)KACE or its equivalent with at least one principal
pass.
(d)A certificate in business or its equivalent

Course duration
- The program takes three trimesters plus
corporate internship

Tuition fees
- Sh.25,000 per trimester
-
Academic qualifications

For one to qualify for this program,one must have scored a C- in KCSE or
be in possession of a relevant certificate or a professional certificate
from a recognized examination body.

Period of study

- Four semesters(1 1/2 years)

Fees

- Sh.10,000
Entry requirements
- Applicants must have scored
C in KCSE or C- plus a certificate
in banking and finance or its
equivalent with a credit pass.

Course duration
- The program takes three trimesters

Tuition fees.
Sh.20,550 per trimester
Admission requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of C (plain) with C- minus in Mathematics/Business and English/Kiswahili or equivalent qualification.
Course duration: 3 trimesters.
Fees payable: Ksh 25,000 per trimester.
Admission requirements
-Must have scored a C- in KCSE with a C- in maths or
-A certificate in banking and finance
Course duration
-3 years
Mode of study
-full time

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