Here is a list of courses offered at Thika Institute of Business Studies
Accounting and Finance Department
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| 1.Certificate & Diploma in Accountancy | K.C.S.E D & C- | KNEC | 2 & 3 Years |
| 2. Certificate & Diploma in Banking & Finance | K.C.S.E D & C- | KNEC | 2 & 3 Years |
| 3. Accounting Technical Diploma (ATD) | K.C.S.E C- | KASNEB | 1 ½ Years |
| 4. Certified Public Accountants CPA(1-6) | K.C.S.E C+ | KASNEB | 3 Years |
| 5. Artisan in Salesmanship/store-keeping | K.C.S.E D- | KNEC | 1 Year |
Business Studies Department
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| Diploma in Business Management | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 years |
| Certificate in Business Management | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate In Human Resource Management | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations | K.C.S.E D+ | I.C.M – UK | 1 1/2 Years |
| Artisan in Salesmanship/Store-Keeping | K.C.S.E D- | KNEC | 1 Year |
| Diploma in Sales & Marketing | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Sales & Marketing | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Supply Chain Management | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma In Maritime Trasport Logistics | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Management Studies | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 1 ½ Years |
| Diploma in Project Management | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Yera |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Diploma in Library & Information Studies | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
Department of Computer Studies and IT
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| Diploma in Information Technology | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Information Technology | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Certificate & Diploma in Computer Engineering | K.C.S.E D & C- | A.B.M.A | 1½ & 2 Years |
| Artisan in Salesmanship / | K.C.S.E D- | KNEC | 1 Year |
| ICDL Packages | K.C.S.E D | ICDL | 3 Months |
| Grade 1 & 3 in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy | K.C.S.E | NITA | 1 Year |
| Grade 1 & 3 in Fashion & Design | K.C.S.E | NITA | 1 Year |
| Diploma in Information Technology | K.C.S.E D+ | A.B.A.M UK | 2 Years |
| Computer Applications packages | K.C.S.E D | CSK | 6 Months |
Department of Engineering
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| Certificate in Electrical & Electronics | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | K.C.S.E D | City & Guilds | 1 Year |
| Diploma in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | K.C.S.E C- | City & Guilds | 2 Years |
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Motor Vehicle Mechanics | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Grade 1-3 Electrical Wireman | K.C.S.E | NITA | 1 Year |
| Certificate in Basic Fabrication & Welding | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Fabrication & Welding | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Plumbing | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Plumbing | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
Department of Environemental & Human Science
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| Certificate in Social Work & Community Development | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Community Development | K.C.S.E D+ | A.M.B.A | 2 Years |
| Certificate & Diploma in Early Childhood Development | K.C.S.E D & C- | KNEC | 2 & 3 Years |
| Diploma in HV/AIDS Management | K.C.S.E D+ | A.M.B.A | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Social Work & Community Development | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Diploma in NGO Management | K.C.S.E D+ | A.B.M.A | 1½ Years |
| Diploma in Environment & Wildlife Management | K.C.S.E D+ | A.B.M.A | 1½ Years |
Department of Hospitality
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 2 Years |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage Production | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Food & Beverage Production | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 years |
| Diploma in Tours & Travel Operation | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 1 ½ Years |
| Diploma in Tour Guiding Administration | K.C.S.E D+ | I.C.M – UK | 1 ½ Years |
| Diploma in Tourism Management | K.C.S.E C- | KNEC | 3 yearS |
| Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management | K.C.S.E C- | K.N.E.C | 3 Years |
| Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Management | K.C.S.E D | KNEC | 2 Years |
| Artisan Courses in Food Production, Service & Sales | K.C.S.E D- | KNEC | 1 Year |
Department of Journalism and Languages
| COURSE TITLE | MINIMUM ENTRY | EXAM BODY | DURATION |
| Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 2 Years |
| Certificate in Film & Video Production | K.C.S.E D+ | I.C.M – UK | 1½ Years |
| Diploma in Film & Video Production | K.C.S.E C+ | I.C.M – UK | 1½ Years |
| Certificate in TV Production | K.C.S.E D+ | I.C.M – UK | 1 Year |
| Diploma in TV Production | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 1½ Years |
| Certificate in Radio Production | K.C.S.E D+ | I.C.M – UK | 1 Years |
| Diploma in Radio Production | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 1½ Years |
| Diploma in Journalism | K.C.S.E C- | I.C.M – UK | 2 Years |
| Certificate in French | K.C.S.E D+ | Alliance Française | 6 Months |
| Certificate in German | K.C.S.E D+ | Goethe Institute | 6 Months |
