Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development

Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development offers a comprehensive review of Entrepreneurship Development .

Possible career opportunity: The graduates from the course can be employed in all Project managerial positions.

Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development course examined by KNEC forms an integral course in business sector.

Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development is one of the most marketable course and highly demanded in the industry.

This is an entry level program that is designed to introduce the student to business while equipping the student with Entrepreneurship skills that can be applied in the business world at an entry level.

Key Interest Skills required to pursue a career in this field

Planning skills
Communication skills
Numerical abilities
Organisational skills
Analytical skills
Team spirit
Negotiation skills
Digital literacy
Problem-solving skills
Time Management Skills
Integrity as a quality

Objectives

Objective of this program is to prepare students to think critically and invent industry -based approaches to Entrepreneurs skills. Students get to understand the business techniques and market expectations. In addition,they learn how to communicate effectively.

Why study this program
This program prepares one to job market at lower level.It also a bridge to the advance level in the field.

Careers Opportunities

Store keepers,
Procurement officers,
Purchasing and Supply personnel
Logistics officers.

Career Progression

After successful completion of Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development(KNEC) ,a student can proceed for bachelor’s degree,master’s degree and Phd in related field.

Course Duration

This course takes an average of 6 terms (2 years ).

Mode of Study

Regular/full time
School based programme
Distance Learning
Weekend Classes
Part-time/Evening classes

Qualifications/Admission Requirements

KCSE aggregate Grade of C- (minus) & Above,or any equivalent qualifications by KNEC

Examining Body

KNEC

Course Requirements

The following requirements must be met for a student to qualify for KNEC exams in this course:

Must sit for at least 2 cats marked out of 30% ,and an end term exams marked out of 70% each term.
The candidate will be expected to proceed for industrial attachment as a requirement by KNEC for successful completion of the course.
A student must attend at least 80% of all the tutorial lectures.

KNEC Units

2814– DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT (MODULE I)

101-COMMERCIAL PRACTICE AND RECORD KEEPING

102-ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

103-ENTREP. BEHAVIOUR & START-UP PROCEDURES OF SMALL ENTERPRISES

2814– DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT (MODULE II)

201-MARKETING & RESEARCH IN SMALL ENTERPRISES

202-MANAGING SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES

203-COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (THEORY)

204-COMMUNICATION & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (PRACTICAL)

2814– DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT (MODULE III)

301-SECTORAL BASED OPERATION

302-PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT AND QUANTITATIVE METHODS

303-LEGAL ASPECTS OF SMALL BUSINESS PRACTICE

307-PROJECT – TRADE SPECIALIZATION

Other Units

Communication Skills
Computing/ICT

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