Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Disaster management in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Disaster management(Disaster management)
Major Subject: Disaster management
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Disaster management

Machakos Institute of Technology, Machakos
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

-Minimum qualifications are KCSE C- or KCE Div. 2 or the equivalent or 3 years experience in Community Development activities.
-Certificate in Community development, Social development, Social work, Community Health, Counseling and Psychology.

COURSE STRUCTURE

DDM: 4201 Communication Skills
DDM: 4202 Disasters and behaviour reaction
DDM: 4203 First-Aid and other Emergency toolkits
DDM: 4204 HIV/Aids as a National Disaster
DDM: 4205 Social Statistics
DDM: 4206 Social Research Methods
DDM: 4207 Emergency Planning
DDM: 4208 Counselling Skills
DDM: 4209 Principles of Disaster Management
DDM: 4210 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders
DDM: 4211 Occupational Safety and Health
DDM: 4212 Participatory Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
DDM: 4213 Water and Sanitation in Emergencies
DDM: 4214 Environmental Impact assessment/Environmental Audit
DDM: 4215 Resource Mobilization, Management & Fundraising
DDM: 4216 Computer Skills & Information Communication Technology
DDM: 4217 Project Paper
Delhi College, Nairobi
Course outline:
• Natural & Man-Made Disasters
• Information Communication Technology
• Life Skills
• Law Enforcement in Disaster Situations
• Project Management
• Community Resources Management
• Community Administration & Health
• Conflict Resolution & Peace Process
• Emergency Planning Management
• Disaster Preparedness
• Rehabilitation, Reconstruction & Recovery
• Disaster Response and Disaster Management
• Risk Assessment and Vulnerability Analysis
• Trauma Counseling
• Communication
• Entrepreneurship
• Public Relations
• Occupational Safety & Precautions

Duration: 72 week

Language: English
Chuka University, Chuka
Course entry requirements:
-Mean grade C- in KCSE, or its equivalent, OR Certificate with at least a credit in related course from institutions recognized by the Chuka University Senate.

Course duration: 4 semesters

Mode of study: Full-time or Work-based Day, Evening or Weekend

Admission timelines are: September, January and May each year for full time students; December, April and August of each year for part time/holiday-based/work-based students.
Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Entry requirements

(i) A mean grade of C at KCSE or Division III or equivalent OR

(ii) Mean grade of C- at KCSE or equivalent with a Certificate in relevant field from a recognized institution

Tuition fees

(i) East Africans Kshs. 52,000/- p.a.

(ii) Non-East Africans Kshs. 65,000/- p.a.

(iii) Statutory fees Kshs. 19,900/- p.a.

Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University for Science and Technology, Bondo
Course entry requirements:
a) KCSE Mean Grade of C-(Minus) with a minimum of D+ (Plus) in Maths or Business Studies/Geography and D+ (Plus) in English or Kiswahili; OR

b) D+ (Plus) with a relevant certificate from accredited Institution.

Course duration: 2 years
Kenya Institute of Security and Criminal Justice Nairobi, Nairobi
Duration: 2 years

Minimum entry requirement:
C- Minus OR Completion of craft Certificate level 4 as per Kenya National Qualification frame work.

Tuition fees: 120,000 KES.

Application Fee: 1,500 KES.
Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kakamega
Duration 2 years

Minimum Entry requirement
-Mean Grade C- (Minus) at KCSE Or a Craft Certificate in Technical Education from a recognized institution.

Tuition Fees 30,000/= per semester
Vision Institute of Leadership and Management Studies, Nairobi
Duration: 2 Years

Requirements: D+ and above

Exam Body: KNEC

Fee: Ksh 110, 000 | Termly Fee: Ksh 27,500

Tharaka University College, Tharaka Nithi
Entry Grade: C-
Duration: 4 semesters
Tuition Fees: 35,000/=/semester 29,000/=/block
Tream Institute of Technology, Matuu
Entry Requirement: C-
Duration: 3 years
Exam Body: KNEC
Tuition Fees: 15,000 termly
South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui
Course entry requirements:
A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 years
International Centre of Technology, Thika
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 18 months

Exam Body: ICT Fire & Rescue
Topmax Training College, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 18 months

Exam Body: JP-UK
Baraton College, Baraton
Entry Grade: C-

Exam Body: KNEC
Africa Institute for Project Management Studies(AIPMS), Nairobi
Course duration: 6 months
The Institute of Professional Security Studies (IPSS), Nairobi
Course duration: 1 year
East Africa College of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Nairobi
Duration: 18 months
RCM College, Nairobi
Duration: 18 months
Aviation College of Kenya, Nairobi
Exam Body: JP-UK
Nuria College, Wajir
Exam Body: KNEC
Kenya School of Medical Science and Technology (KSMST), Thika
Entry Grade: C-
ICT College Thika, Thika
East Africa Vision Institute, Eldoret
Beam International Training Centre, Nairobi
Amrec Training Institute, Lodwar
Karma Training Institute, Isiolo
Kenya College of Commerce and Hospitality, Nairobi
Kenya Institute of Social Sciences, Machakos
Kenya Institute of Social Work and Community Development, Nairobi
Migori Institute of Science and Technology, Migori
Mospen Institute of Development Studies, Kericho
Premese Africa Development Institute, Nairobi
Regional Curriculum Management College, Nairobi
Tricent School of Medical Health Sciences and Technology, Nairobi
Kapenguria Institute of Business Studies and Technology, Kapenguria
African Institute of Research and Development Studies Bungoma Campus, Bungoma
International College of Peace Studies, Nairobi