For over 60 years, the Institute has been the foremost management trainer in East African region. Every big Kenyan organisation employs a KIM alumni not to mention the thousands that have ventured into entrepreneurship. Research has shown that employers continue to prefer employing KIM graduates compared to other institutions.
The Institute through its KIM School of Management is legally mandated offer Diplomas in Management under Legal Notice No. 375 – The Education Act (CAP. 211) – Ministry of Education.
The KIM Professional Diploma in Management
The KIM Professional Diploma in Management has specialization options in 8 areas of practice as follows:
Specialization Area | Entry Requirement | Duration |
Project Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Purchasing &Supplies Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Archives & Records Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Office Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Business Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Human Resource Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Marketing Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
Public Relations Management | KIM Certificate in Management Or P 1 certificate Or KATC fina lOr CPA 1 /CPS 1 Or KNEC Certificate in a Business related field Or Equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution Or KCSE mean grade C-, with C- in English and C- in Mathematics/ Accounting/ Commerce/ Economics/ Business Studies | 6 Months – 1 Semester |
The KIM Professional Diploma mainly targets three kinds of learners:
- The working professional who seeks to enhance his/her management prowess and get a professional edge in the job market
- The graduate who seeks to gain management skills as addition to his/her degree specialization
- The form 4 leaver who wants to kick-start his/her management career and later advance his/her education
The diploma is structured to in a very deliberate way to give the above learners an entry level down from Bridging to Certificate and then to the Diploma qualification.
Section I I |
Section II | Section III | |
Duration | Six months | Six months | Six months |
Total Fee | KSH 29,500 | KSH 35,000 | KSH 39,000 |
Registration Procedure:
KIMSOM Application Form duly completed and attached Certified copies of academic/Professional Certificates, Two passport-size coloured photographs and copy of the ID/Passport MUST be approved. Fee payment on admission.
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