Colleges and Universities Offering Diploma in Tourism Management in Kenya

Course Name: Diploma in Tourism Management(Tourism Management)
Major Subject: Tourism Management
Course Category: Diploma Courses

Institutions Offering Diploma in Tourism Management

Kenyatta University , Nairobi
Entry requirements

(i) Candidates must have a minimum of grade of C in KCSE examinations.

(ii) Candidates must have done any two (2) of the following subjects at KCSE and passed with a minimum grade of C – (minus) in each: Biology/Biological Sciences; Geography/ History; Business Education/Computer Applications; English/Foreign Language

(iii) Admission shall also be granted to those who have scored a a mean grade C- at KCSE with a Certificate in a field related to tourism from a recognized Institution and two (2) years of relevant experience.

Course duration: Two years

Tuition fees

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

(ii) Non-East Africans - Kshs. 75,000/- p.a.

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

Course content

(i) Tourism Facilities Management

(ii) Tourism Service Quality Management

(iii) Tourism Project

(iv) Ecotourism

(v) Industrial Attachment (Practicum) Outside Semester

(vi) Computer Applications in Hospitality and Tourism

(vii) Introduction to Research Methods in Tourism

(viii) Tour Operations Techniques

(ix) Travel Agency Techniques

(x) Introduction to Statistics in Tourism

(xi) Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Accounting

(xii) Introduction to Airfare and Ticketing

(xiii) Tourism Planning and Development

(xiv) Introduction to the Hospitality and Tourism Industry

(xv) Introduction to Travel and Tour Operations

(xvi) Communication Skills in Tourism

(xvii) Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Marketing

(xviii) Customer Service

(xix) Principles of Management in Hospitality and Tourism

(xx) Introduction to the History of East Africa

(xxi) Peoples and Culture of East Africa

(xxii) Nature and Wildlife knowledge

(xxiii) Enterprise Development in Hospitality and Tourism

(xxiv) Tourism and the Environment

(xxv) Introduction to Travel Geography

Intake: January ,September

Mode of study: Regular-Full Time, Blended and Open Learning
Machakos Institute of Technology, Machakos
MODULES:

MODULE 1
DTM 4901 Fundamentals of Tourism
DTM 4902 Natural History of East African Flora and Fauna
DTM 4903 Tour Guiding Techniques
DTM 4904 Touristic History
DTM 4905 Travel Operations and Customer Care
DTM 4906 Communication Skills
DTM 4907 Foreign Language
DTM 4908 Information and Communication Technology
DTM 4909 Entrepreneurship Education

MODULE II
DTM 4910 Tour Operations
DTM 4911 Travel Agency
DTM 4912 Tourism Geography
DTM 4913 Fundamentals of Hotel Operations
DTM 4914 Foreign Language II
DTM 4915 Tourism Accounting
DTM 4916 Tourism Economics
DTM 4917 Business Plan

MODULE III
DTM 4918 Principals and Practices of Management
DTM 4919 Tourism Policy and Planning
DTM 4920 Tourism Product Development
DTM 4921 Ecotourism
DTM 4922 Tourism Marketing
DTM 4923 Foreign Language III
DTM 4924 Public Relations
DTM 4925 Trade/ Research Project
Delhi College, Nairobi
Duration: 104 weeks

Language: English

Course Outline:
Module I
• Fundamentals of tourism
• Natural history of East Africa flora and fauna
• Tour guiding techniques
• Touristic history
• Travel operations and customer care
• Communication skills
• Foreign language I
• Information communication technology
• Entrepreneurship education
• Life skills

Module II
• Tour operations
• Travel agency
• Tourism geography
• Fundamentals of hotel operations
• Foreign language II
• Tourism accounting
• Tourism economics
• Business plan

Module III
• Principles and practices of management
• Tourism policy and planning
• Tourism product development
• Ecotourism
• Tourism marketing
• Foreign language III
East Africa Institute of Certified Studies, Nairobi
Course Outline:

Module I
Fundamentals of tourism
Natural history of East Africa flora and fauna
Tour guiding techniques
Touristic history
Travel operations and customer care
Communication skills
Foreign language I
Information communication technology
Entrepreneurship education
Life skills

Module II
Tour operations
Travel agency
Tourism geography
Fundamentals of hotel operations
Foreign language II
Tourism accounting
Tourism economics
Business plan

Module III
Principles and practices of management
Tourism policy and planning
Tourism product development
Ecotourism
Tourism marketing
Foreign language III

Course duration: 24 months

Exam body: KNEC

Grade: C- and Above

Coast Institute of Technology, Voi
Exam Body: KNEC

Course details:
Module I
-Fundamental of tourism.
-Information communication technology
Communication
-Flora, Fauna and Tourism geography
-Touristic History
-French 1
-Entrepreneurship project

Module II
-Tourism economics
-Fundamental of hotel operation
-Travel Agency
-Tour operation
-Tourism accounting
-Public relation
-French II

Module III
-Tourism marketing
-Tourism policy and planning
-Principles and practices of management
-Ecotourism
-French III
-Tourism product development
-Course specialization program
Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies, Nakuru
Module I
Duration: 9 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 16,200
Entry Requirements: C-
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Module II
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 16,200
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module I
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online

Module III
Duration: 6 months
Examination Body: KNEC
Termly Fees: 16,200
Entry Requirements: Pass in Module II
Mode of Study: Full time, Part time, Distance, Online
Rift Valley Institute of Science and Technology , Nakuru
(a) Module I

Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 terms

(b) Module II

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module I

Course duration: 2 terms

(c) Module III

Course entry requirements
-Pass in module II

Course duration: 2 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Zetech University, Thika
Duration: 4 trimesters

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE aggregate grade of C- (C Minus) with a D- in Either English or Kiswahili,
-Minimum grade of D- in any of the following: Mathematics/ Business Studies/ Geography/ History/ CRE/ Computer Studies/ Agriculture/ Home Science

Rongo University, Rongo
Duration: 4 semesters

Tuition fees: 30,000/= per semester

Minimum entry requirements:
- Minimum grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE level OR
- A relevant Certificate from an accredited institution provided the candidate had a D+ (Plus) in KCSE
University of Eldoret, Eldoret
Minimum entry requirements:
i. (Minimum Grade of C- at KCSE level with at least C- in English or Kiswahili; OR
ii. ‘O’ level qualification with at least Division III OR
iii. Any other certificate awarded by an institution recognized by University of Eldoret.
Karatina University, Karatina
Admission Requirements:

-Minimum mean grade of C- (Minus) at KCSE level with at least D+ in English and Kiswahili OR
-“A” Level Qualifications with at least a subsidiary pass OR Certificate awarded by a recognized exam body or institution of higher learning.
University of Kabianga, Kericho
Minimum entry requirements:
1. Minimum grade of C (Plain) at KCSE Level with at least D+ in English/Kiswahili
2. A-level qualifications with at least subsidiary pass or any other certificate awarded by University of Kabianga Senate or KNEC
The Co-operative University of Kenya, Nairobi
Duration: 2 years

Tuition fees: KShs. 67,100 per year

Minimum entry requirements:
-KCSE Aggregate grade “C-” (or any other qualification recognized by the University Senate)
Mahanaim College, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Mode of study: Full time

Exam body: KNEC
Eldoret National Polytechnic, Eldoret
Course requirements: K.C.S.E MG C-

Course duration: 9 Terms

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC
The Nyeri National Polytechnic, Nyeri
Entry requirements: Mean grade C-(minus) or Craft Certificate

Course duration: 3 Modules

Examination body: KNEC
Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, Mombasa
Course requirements: C-

Course duration: 3 Years

Intake: JANUARY/MAY/SEPTEMBER

Examination body: KNEC
Stedmak Hospitality Training College, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Program duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Godoma Technical Training Institute, Kilifi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Exam body: KNEC

Course duration: 3 years
Westford International Training College, Nairobi
Course duration: 1 1/2 years

Exam body: KNEC

Intakes
-January
-April
-July
-October
Vision Empowerment Training Institute, Nairobi
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years

Exam body: KNEC
Kisii University, Kisii.
Course entry requirements:
A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 9 terms

Exam body: KNEC
Laikipia East Technical and Vocational College, Laikipia
Entry Requirement: C- or Certificate in related field

Duration: 3 modules

Exam Body: KNEC
Mahanaim Educational Institute, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 2 years

Modules: 3

Exam: KNEC

Mode: Full Time
Emurua Dikirr Technical Training Institute, Narok
Minimum KCSE Entry Requirements: C-

Course Duration: 3 year

Intakes: January and September
Amboseli Institute of Hospitality and Technology, Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 1/2 years
Kreston College, Nairobi
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- and above in KCSE

Course duration: 1 year
Fleming Technical Institute, Kajiado
Course Duration: 18 months

Requirements: KCSE C- grade

Examining Body: ICM
Masinga Institute of Professional Studies , Thika
Course entry requirements
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 2 years
Eldoret Aviation Training Institute, Eldoret
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Course duration: 3 years
Kabarak University, Kabarak
Course entry requirements:
-A mean grade of C- in KCSE

Mode of study: Full time
Machakos Hospitality and Technical Institute, Machakos
Duration: 3 years

Entry Grade: KSCE C-

Certification: KNEC
EA Institute of Welding, Athi River
Entry requirements: C-

Course Duration: 6 semesters (18 Months)
Viteec Training Institute, Kikuyu
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 18 months

Exam Body: KNEC/ICM
Zyara School of Hospitality, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Exam Body: KNEC

Duration: 3 modules
Eltop College, Eldoret
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 5 terms

Exam Body: KNEC
Narok West Technical Training Institute, Keroka
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 3 terms

Exam Body: KNEC
DOAN Education Institute (College), Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Topmax Training College, Nairobi
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 2 years

Exam Body: KNEC
Mombasa Aviation Training Institute, Mombasa
Course duration: 6 months/module

Examination body: KNEC
Starwan Technical Institute, Thika
Requirements: K.C.S.E C- Minus & above

Duration: 8 Terms
KIPS College, Nairobi
Dip in Tourism Management(Mod I-III)

Duration: 6 months
Jodan College of Technology, Thika
Admission criteria
-A mean grade of C- and above.
Nakuru College, Nakuru
Entry Requirement: C-

Duration: 2 years
Atlas College of Professional Studies, Nairobi
Duration: 18 months

Exam Body: KNEC
Sigowet Technical Training Institute, Kericho
Entry Grade: C-

Duration: 2 years
Baraton College, Baraton
Entry Grade: C-

Exam Body: KNEC
Nishkam Saint Puran Singh Institute (NSPSI), Kericho
Entry Grade: C-

Exam Body: KNEC
Embu College, Embu
Entry Requirement: C-
Exam Body: KNEC
Nairobi Industrial Institute, Komarock
Duration: 2 Years
Exam Body: ICM