WHY STUDY AT IDIA

1.

Our syllabus offers a comprehensive balance of

theory and practice.
2. Our programs adopt in and out of school learning
by uniquely combining class-based, institutional,
community and personal education and learning
techniques.
3. Our programs are developed upon experiential
knowledge of the African situation as lived and
experienced by the Institutes extensive network of
practitioners, professionals and academicians.
4. Our learning processes emphasize multi and transdisciplinary, integrated, problem solving, transformational and value based approaches.
5. Our programs emphasize evidence and innovation
as key drivers of change and transformation in
Africa.
6. Our programs centre value based learning and service as key locomotives of building transformative
leadership.
7. Our programs provide learners with the unique
opportunities and facilities for academic exchange.
8. Our fees are competitive and affordable.
9. We are committed to excellence with integrity.
10. We care about the future of our students beyond
the IDIA precincts

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGY

IDIA teaching and learning approaches, involve the use
of the following:
Face-to-face class based teaching;
Distance learning/virtual learning techniques
Evidence based techniques;
Problem-solving techniques;
Participatory and hands on service oriented
learning methodologies;
Case studies
Professional coaching, guidance and support;
Workshops, seminars and colloquia among
others
Field visits; and
Individual self directed learning techniques.
Value based learning techniques

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Trainee entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:Passed relevant craft course in Business Management
OR
Passed Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
with an average grade of C plain and must have attained a
minimum of grade C- in mathematics and English
OR
Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National
Examinations Council (KNEC)

ITEM

FREQUENCY

FEES (KSHS)

Tuition

Semester

17,500

Application

Once

500

Registration

Semester

500

Late Registration

Semester

1,000

Library

Semester

1,000

Student ID

Once

Activity

Semester

1,000

Computer/
Technology
Attachment

Semester

1,000

Per year

2,000

Examination

Semester

2,000

Caution (refundable)

Semester

500

INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
INSTITUTE AFRICA (IDIA)

IDIA COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

AND
DEVELOPMENT STUDIES

300

For more Information, please contact:

The Director/Principal
IDIA College - Siaya
The International Development Institute - Africa
P.O. Box 4077 00506 Nairobi
Cell: +254-739-729-235/+254-722-759942

DIPLOMA
IN
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

BACKGROUND

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE

The International Development Institute-Africa

(IDIA) is a private value based knowledge enterprise.
The conceptualization of the institution started in June
2008 leading to its registration as the International
Institute of Health and Development Policy and Research in Africa (IIHDPAR Africa) in December 2008
In January 2009, A Foundational Plan (2009-2012)
was developed to guide the establishment of the institution as a knowledge and social enterprise of excellence. In March 2011 the name IIHDPAR-Africa was
changed to International Development Institute Africa
(IDIA).

By the end of the course, the trainee should be able to:Describe the role played by different departments in an
organization
Appreciate the use of tools of analysis in decision making in an organization
Communicate effectively in day today business management activities
Apply selling and marketing principles in an organization
Apply the legal aspects in the management of an organization
Demonstrate knowledge on emerging trends and issues
in an organization management
Assess the impact of the environment in the management of an organization
Recognize self employment as an alternative to formal
employment

The college is duly registered under the Ministry of

Higher Education, Science & Technology Reg. No.
MST/INS/14/115/I (13)
Our Philosophical Foundation: The International
Development Institute Africa (IDIA) is founded on
Christian principles and values that promote generation and application of knowledge to societal transformation. IDIAs character is therefore demonstrated by
its commitment to advancing positive knowledge,
fostering positive learning and nurturing transformational leadership hence our motto, Pro Scientia et Mutatio (For Knowledge and Change).

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The course is designed to have 2970 hours. The trainee
spends 2310 hours in the institution and 660 hours in industrial attachment. The course is structured in THREE Modules as continued below:
Institution
Time
(Hours)

Industrial
Attachment
Time
(Hours)

Total Time
(Hours)

MODULE I

990

330

1320

MODULE
II
MODULE
III

660

330

990

660

660

TOTAL

2310

660

2970

Our Vision: Our vision is to be the leading value

based knowledge enterprise and excellence in Africa
and the world.
Our Mission: Our mission is to foster transformative
leadership and sustainable and sustainable development in Africa and the world through value based
education, applied research, consultancy, policy
analysis and social enterprise.
OVERVIEW OF THE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT

COMPULSORY INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT

Diploma in Business Management is designed to
equip the trainee with relevant knowledge, skills and
attitudes to enable him or her to perform administrative duties as a middle level manager in an organization. A graduate of this course will be able to work in
a salaried or self employment.

Before the end of the course, every trainee shall undergo an

industrial attachment/internship of 660 hours. Industrial
attachment shall be an integral part of training and its assessment shall form part of the final grade and certification.

EXAMINABLE UNITS
External examinations
Module I
Communication Skills
Life Skills
Information Communication Technology
Entrepreneurship
Financial Accounting
Business Finance
Economics
Human and Public Relations
Elements of Law
Sales and Marketing
Module II
Cost Accounting
Principles and Practices of Management
Supply and Transport Management
Quantitative Techniques
Commercial and Administrative Law
Business Plan
Module III
Managerial Accounting
Organization Theory and Behaviour
Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations
Office Administration and Management Research
COURSE WORK MARKS
Continuous assessment marks for the course work must
be kept by the institution and details must be submitted to
the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) in
respect of each candidate entered for the examinations at
least two weeks before the external examination is taken.
COURSE WORK ASSESSMENT
Continuous assessment will be given a weighting of 30%
and the external examinations by KNEC will be given a
weighting of 70% in the determination of the final grade.