About This Course
Introduction
The Diploma in Business Management course (DBM) is one of the courses of the School of Business and Economics, Garissa University. It intends to lay a foundation for the students who wish to join a degree programme and later advance their studies to higher levels. The course is structured such a way that it includes units or courses which capture areas that the job market demands in this global dynamic environment. Necessary academic subjects, consideration of ethical principles and general studies should influence decision-making in a competitive environment. The programme is also intended to provide students with professional foundation tailored to policy formulation and practice in Global scenario.
Objectives of Diploma in Business Management (DBM)
The objectives of the programme are:
- To provide a foundation for students who wish to pursue careers in the business.
- To build a reservoir of skilled manpower for national development.
DBM Courses
YEAR ONE
First Semester Courses
DBM 01: Principles & Practice of Management
DBM02: Principles of Accounting
DBM03: Introduction to Economics
DBM04: Quantitative Skills
DBM05: Personnel Management
Second Semester
DBM06: Business Communication
DBM07: Essentials of Marketing
DBM08: Financial Accounting1
DBM09: Stores & Materials Management
DBM10: Computer Applications in Business
YEAR TWO
First Semester Courses
DBM11: Business Law
DBM12: Salesmanship
DBM13: Costs & Financial Accounting
DBM14: Business Research Methods
DBM15: Entrepreneurship Education
Second Semester Courses
DBM16: Public Relations
DBM17: Office Administration
DBM18: Introduction to Cooperative Management
DBM19: Introduction Financial Management
DBM20: Marketing Management
Requirements
- For an applicant to qualify for admission into this programme one should have attained a Minimum mean grade of C- , with C- in English/Kiswahili, D+ in mathematics, or accounting, Economics, Business Studies, commerce or any other qualifications recognized by Garissa University senate.
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