Business and Entrepreneurship Skills

Department of Business and Entrepreneurship – Nyamira National Polytechnic

Departmental Overview

The department aims to ensure 100% syllabus coverage within the specified period, achieving a 100% pass rate in all external examinations. To reach these objectives, the department has developed a comprehensive program to professionalize its offerings by incorporating professional courses alongside primary courses.

Mission Statement

To equip our trainees with career-oriented business education, adding value through innovative training and learning processes, ensuring they are well-prepared to make immediate contributions to employers and society upon graduation.

Message from the Head of Department (HOD)

Welcome to the Business and Entrepreneurship Department, one of the eight academic departments at The Nyamira National Polytechnic.

Our graduates find employment in the following sectors:

  • County Governments of Kenya
  • Learning institutions such as secondary schools, tertiary institutions, and universities
  • Banks and SACCOs

The department offers a wide variety of courses at both academic and professional levels, examined by the Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) and the Curriculum Development Assessment and Certification Council (CDACC).

Department Details – Courses Offered

S/No Course Name Level Entry Requirement Duration Examining Body
1 Business Manager 5 KCSE grade D, D+ 2 years CDACC
2 Business Manager 6 KCSE grade C- 3 years CDACC
3 Banking and Finance Officer 5 KCSE grade D+ 2 years CDACC
4 Banking and Finance Officer 6 KCSE grade C- 3 years CDACC
5 Office Assistant 5 KCSE grade D, D+ 2 years CDACC
6 Assistant Office Administrator 6 KCSE grade C- 3 years CDACC
7 Human Resource Manager 5 KCSE grade D, D+ 2 years CDACC
8 Human Resource Manager 6 KCSE grade C- 3 years CDACC
9 Supply Chain Manager 5 KCSE grade D, D+ 2 years CDACC
10 Supply Chain Manager 6 KCSE grade C- 3 years CDACC
11 Entrepreneurship 5 KCSE grade D, D+ 2 years CDACC
12 Entrepreneurship 6 KCSE grade C- 3 years CDACC
13 Storekeeper 4 KCSE grade D- 6 months CDACC
14 KASNEB – ATD 1, 2, 3 KCSE grade C- 6 months KASNEB
15 KASNEB – CAMS KCSE grade D+ 6 months KASNEB
16 KASNEB – CPA Sec 1, 2, 3, 4 KCSE grade C+ 6 months KASNEB


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