Diploma Courses

Diploma in Business Information Technology (DBIT):

The Diploma in Business Information Technology programme is designed to meet the increasing demand in the work place for IT professionals with a wide knowledge of business management, technical skills and the capacity to offer support in the implementation of IT-based solutions in business.The curriculum goes beyond material currently covered in Diploma, Higher Diploma and Graduate Diploma programmes in the common professional programmes in Kenya today. The course is made up of 21 modules and 60 contact hours carefully developed by IT experts. It focuses on issues surrounding development, implementation and management of Information Systems in competitive business environments.

Why Study DBIT?

• The curriculum is developed to meet the immediate needs of the Kenyan market, for IT professionals at the middle levels of organisations and those who want to enter the job market at the middle levels
• DBIT is relevant and well-focused towards the Bachelor of Business Information Technology at Strathmore University and equivalent degree programmes in other Universities
• Good backup for candidates pursuing non-IT courses who wish to change professions in future
• Is an added advantage to non-IT professionals who wish to acquire IT skills for their professional work

Goals of the Programme

• To develop a coherent and broad-based coverage of business information systems and the underlying technology to implement these systems information requirements and develop solutions from model professional and technical perspectives
• To prepare candidates to apply the principles learnt in the performance of their duties in the workplace
• To prepare candidates for progression to higher levels of education, notably to degree level

Careers

Candidates are prepared to work as:

• Database developers and administrators
• Data Management personnel
• Systems Support personnel
• System Analysts and Designers
• System Developers
• Network Administrators
• Network Support personnel
• Middle level Managers in IT departments
• IT Trainers

Intake – January (Fulltime classes),
May (Fulltime classes),
September (Evening/ Part-time Classes)

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Diploma in Business Management (DBM):

The Diploma in Business Management (DBM) prepares you to work in management, administration, enterprise development, consultancy, and other related fields.

Project Objectives

The curriculum develops your management capabilities by assessing and expanding your management skills. The course focuses on exploring and understanding contemporary management issues and lays emphasis on action, observation analysis and reflection, thereby offering you, the participant, an unique opportunity to apply what you learn to your job.

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Program Objectives:

• The student will be expected to create a business and sustain it throughout the duration of the course.
• The performance of the business will be graded as part of the course.
• The businesses can be run individually or as groups, enhancing teamwork.
• Students will be provided with practical knowledge to develop sound foundations in entrepreneurship.
• Enable students identify their strength and weaknesses hence make wise investment decisions.
• To develop students ability to critically evaluate challenges facing their businesses and formulate realistic solutions
• To help entrepreneurs adapt in a rapidly changing global marketplace.
• Empower students with applicable knowledge in the local and global business environment.
• Prepare students for progression to higher levels of study, notably the degree level.

Diploma in Business Creation and Entrepreneurship (DE):

The Diploma in Business Creation and Entrepreneurship prepares individuals to set up, manage and scale up businesses with outstanding professionalism. Special emphasis will be accorded to business sustainability and job creation

Introduction:

This is a highly practical course designed specifically for entrepreneurially oriented individuals to nurture their talents to allow them to broaden their entrepreneurial skills through interactive and a very practical learning eco system within Strathmore Institute. The course puts focus on entrepreneurs who are looking at job creation.

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Diploma in International Relations (DIR):

This diploma includes a wide range of academic disciplines, such as political science, economics, sociology, law, security, and related areas all purposed to develop the global citizen and the global society.

Introduction:

The Diploma in International Studies will explore the major global and multicultural perspectives allowing students to gain an understanding of a complex and interconnected world through close study of historical, political, economic, legal, and cultural forces. The diploma in International Studies prepares you for either a career in the international business community, governments, diplomatic corps, as well as private and international non-governmental organizations. It will also assist you in preparing for further graduate study in international studies, international law, political science, development or policy studies.

Program Objectives:

The Diploma in International Relations aims at enabling students to enter into the job market with knowledge, skills, and confidence that would enable them to contribute positive and effective service in the diplomatic and international relations field.

By developing persons and society to play positive roles in the international arena the program works towards the mission of Strathmore to provide all round quality education for ethical and social development and service to the society.

In line with the goals, the programme endeavors to integrate the following competencies in the courses:

• Apply communicative, critical and creative thinking skills necessary to contribute towards positive international relations.
• Explain the concepts of international studies as applied to theoretical, and practical contexts.
• Apply effective solutions to international relations problems based on a thorough knowledge and skills relevant to the diplomatic and international arena

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