Diploma in Accounting and Finance- DAF

Program Goal

This programme will offer skills in financial management and Business finance that address the finance requirements of an organisation. Learners will be trained in the fundamental aspects of the accounting and finance coupled with training for management in the discipline. Students who have no background in accounting will learn the skills and theory required to excel in a career in finance as well as the concepts and procedures of financial reporting.

Career Opportunities

  • Accountant
  • Accounts Manager
  • Company Secretary
  • Assistant Tax Manager
  • Taxation Manager


Duration of Programme

  • Four (4) semesters.


Minimum Entry Requirements

  1. KCSE aggregate Grade of C- and above or its equivalent as ascertained by Ministry of Education
  2. Mathematics D-
  3. Either English or Kiswahili D-


Learning Outcomes

  • Maintain internal control systems
  • Prepare financial statements for corporate entities
  • Prepare tax returns
  • Report on business performance
  • Provide financial and business information
  • Prepare management accounting reports
  • Interpret and use financial statistics and tools

CURRICULUM SETUP FOR DIPLOMA IN BANKING AND FINANCE    
    
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • DCU 100    Communication Skills
  • DCU 102    Entrepreneurship Skills
  • DHR 103    Human Resource Management
  • DCU 101    Information Communication and Technology And Ethics
  • DBM 102    Principles of Management

 
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2    
    
CORE UNITS    

  • DAC 203    Financial Accounting I
  • DCU 203    Health and Wellness
  • DBM 203    Introduction to Business
  • DMT 205    Introduction to Business Statistics
  • DEC 200    Introduction to Economics

    
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1    
    
CORE UNITS     

  • DFN 304    Credit Analysis And Lending
  • DFN 302    Elements Of Banking And Finance
  • DFN 300    Legal Aspect Of Banking
  • DFN 301    Monetary And Financial System
  • DCU 301    Research Methods

    
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2    
    
CORE UNITS   

  • DFN 405    Financial Institutions And Capital Markets
  • DFN 402    Financial Management
  • HCB 407    Industrial Attachment
  • DFN 403    International Finance
  • DFN 404    Investment Analysis And Portifolio Management
  • DAC 403    Principles Of Taxation
  • HCB 406    Research Project
       

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