The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) Diploma in Business Management is structured into three modules, each comprising various subjects designed to equip students with comprehensive knowledge and skills in business management. Below is an overview of the subjects under each module:
Module I:
1. Financial Accounting: Introduces students to the principles and practices of financial accounting, enabling them to prepare and interpret financial statements.
2. Information Communication Technology (ICT): Equips students with practical ICT skills relevant to modern business environments.
3. Communication Skills: Enhances students' ability to communicate effectively in business settings, focusing on both written and oral communication.
4. Economics: Provides an understanding of economic principles and their application in business decision-making.
5. Business Law: Introduces the legal framework governing business operations, including contracts, sales, and agency law.
6. Entrepreneurship (Business Plan): Encourages entrepreneurial thinking by guiding students through the process of developing a viable business plan.
7. Life Skills: Focuses on personal development and essential life skills to enhance students' professional and personal effectiveness.
Module II:
1. Office Administration and Management: Covers the principles and practices involved in effectively managing office operations and administrative functions.
2. Marketing Management: Explores marketing concepts and strategies, emphasizing the management of marketing activities within organizations.
3. Supply and Transport Management: Examines the logistics of supply chain and transportation management, highlighting efficient movement and storage of goods.
4. Quantitative Techniques: Introduces statistical and mathematical methods used in business decision-making processes.
5. Commercial and Administrative Law: Provides insights into laws affecting commercial transactions and administrative procedures in business.
6. Cost Accounting: Focuses on the methods of recording and analyzing costs associated with products or services to aid in budgeting and cost control.
7. Principles and Practices of Management: Offers a comprehensive understanding of management theories and their practical applications in organizations.
Module III:
1. Organization Theory and Behavior: Studies organizational structures and the behavior of individuals and groups within organizations.
2. Labor and Industrial Relations: Examines the dynamics between employers, employees, and unions, including conflict resolution and collective bargaining.
3. Human Resource Management: Covers strategies and practices for effective management of human resources in organizations.
4. Managerial Accounting: Emphasizes the use of accounting information for internal planning, control, and decision-making purposes.
5. Financial Management: Provides knowledge on managing an organization's financial resources, including investment and financing decisions.
6. Research Methods (Project): Equips students with research skills necessary to conduct business research and complete a project.
7. Trade Project: Allows students to apply their learning in a practical project related to trade or business operations.
This curriculum is designed to prepare students for various managerial roles by providing a solid foundation in business principles and practices.