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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGD BA)



Sometimes in life, you have a lot to do and not much time to do it. When your position is time-barred, it helps to find the most effective way to spend it. A Postgraduate Diploma packs massive volumes of practical, hands-on business knowledge that you can apply directly into running your business.

The PGDBA is a precursor to the Masters in Business Administration. It’s a one year Program that aims to develop the skills, competencies and knowledge required by the industry as necessary for successful strategic business management within a global economy.

The programme will improve students’ ability to translate business knowledge into concrete actions suitable for the business environment.



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Course Overview

COURSE CODECOURSE NAME
YEAR ISEMESTER I
MBA710Management Theory and Practice
MBA711Strategic Financial Management
MBA712Marketing Management
RSC002Research Methodology and Consultancy
MBA725Economics for Managers
YEAR ISEMESTER II
MBA720Operations Management
MBA721Strategic Management
MBA722Scholarly Writing and Publications
MBA723Financial Accounting
MBA724Computer Applications in Research
YEAR IISEMESTER I
MBA810Strategic Marketing
MBA722New Product Development and Service Marketing
MBA812Global Marketing
MBA813Marketing Research
 Brand Marketing and Communication Management
YEAR IISEMESTER II
 Dissertation/Project

Graduates are equipped for careers as marketing managers, brand managers, market research analysts, digital marketing specialists, product development managers, sales strategists, and marketing consultants in both local and international markets.

Programme Profile

The MBA in Marketing is designed for professionals seeking advanced expertise in strategic and analytical marketing within a strong general management framework. The programme develops graduates who can design competitive marketing strategies, manage brands, and leverage market research to drive organisational growth.

Students acquire advanced skills in strategic marketing, global marketing, brand communication, and marketing research, while grounding their practice in ethical decision-making and business strategy. The programme is particularly suitable for marketing professionals, entrepreneurs, and managers aiming to lead marketing functions in dynamic and competitive environments.

Flexible delivery modes, weekend, and distance learning, make the programme accessible to working professionals without compromising academic quality or practical relevance

COURSE CODECOURSE NAME
YEAR ISEMESTER I
MBA710Management Theory and Practice
MBA711Strategic Financial Management
MBA712Marketing Management
RSC002Research Methodology and Consultancy
MBA725Economics for Managers
YEAR ISEMESTER II
MBA716Operations Management
MBA721Strategic Management
MBA722Scholarly Writing and Publications
MBA723Financial Accounting
MBA724Computer Applications in Research
YEAR IISEMESTER I
MBA815Organizational Leadership
MBA811Business Decision Techniques
MBA817Financial Reporting and Analysis
MBA813Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
MBF812Management Accounting
YEAR IISEMESTER II
 Dissertation/Project

Graduates are prepared for roles such as general managers, operations managers, strategy analysts, project managers, public sector administrators, consultants, and organisational leaders across diverse industries.

Programme Profile

The MBA in General Management is a broad-based postgraduate qualification designed for professionals seeking comprehensive managerial expertise and leadership capability. It develops critical thinking, strategic insight, and ethical judgment required for effective decision-making in complex organisational contexts.

Students gain an integrated understanding of management functions, leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and governance, supported by strong analytical and research skills. The programme is ideal for aspiring managers, entrepreneurs, and professionals aiming to advance into senior or cross-functional leadership roles.

Delivered through flexible study modes, including weekend, and distance learning, the programme accommodates working professionals while maintaining academic rigor and applied relevance.

COURSE CODECOURSE NAME
YEAR ISEMESTER I
BBA112Microeconomics
BBA113Business Administration
BJC110Communication Skills and Learning Skills for Employability
BIT110Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies
BBA115Financial Accounting
BBA116Basic Statistics
YEAR ISEMESTER II
BBA121Principles of Management
BBA122Quantitative Methods for Business
BAC123Principles of Procurement & Logistics Management
BBA124Macroeconomics
BBA125Principle of Marketing
BBA126Business Law
YEAR IISEMESTER I
BBA211Managerial Accounting
BBA212Organizational Behavior
BBA213Entrepreneurship & Small Business Managemente
BAC214Auditing I
BBA215Human Resource Management
BBA216Operations Management
YEAR IISEMESTER II
BBA221Strategic Management
BBA223Taxation I
BBF222Financial Management
BBA224Business Ethics
RSC001Research Methodology
BBA226Practicum
YEAR IIISEMESTER I (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ENT311Quality & Systems Management
ENT312Electronic Business
ENT313Investment Analysis
ENT314Business Negotiations
ENT315Global Marketing and Supply Chain Management
ENT316Consumer Behavior
YEAR IIISEMESTER II (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
ENT321Project Planning and Management
ENT322Service Sector Management
ENT323Proposal & Report Writing Skills
ENT324Venture Creation
ENT325Marketing Strategy
BBA326Research Project

Graduates are prepared to start and manage their own businesses, work as enterprise development officers, innovation managers, project coordinators, business consultants, or contribute to family businesses, SMEs, NGOs, and corporate innovation units.

Programme Profile

The BBA in Entrepreneurship is designed for students with an interest in business creation, innovation, and enterprise leadership. The programme builds strong managerial foundations while fostering entrepreneurial thinking, opportunity identification, and practical venture development skills.

Students acquire competencies in venture creation, investment analysis, digital business, and project management, supported by hands-on learning and research. Flexible delivery modes day, weekend, and distance learning, make the programme accessible to both full-time students and working learners seeking entrepreneurial advancement.

COURSE CODECOURSE NAME
YEAR ISEMESTER I
BBA112Microeconomics
BBA113Business Administration
BJC110Communication Skills and Learning Skills for Employability
BIT110Introduction to Information and Communication Technologies
BBA115Financial Accounting
BBA116Basic Statistics
YEAR ISEMESTER II
BBA121Principles of Management
BBA122Quantitative Methods for Business
BAC123Principles of Procurement & Logistics Management
BBA124Macroeconomics
BBA125Principle of Marketing
BBA126Business Law
YEAR IISEMESTER I
BBA211Managerial Accounting
BBA212Organizational Behavior
BBA213Entrepreneurship & Small Business Managemente
BAC214Auditing I
BBA215Human Resource Management
BBA216Operations Management
YEAR IISEMESTER II
BBA221Strategic Management
BBA223Taxation I
BBF222Financial Management
BBA224Business Ethics
RSC001Research Methodology
BBA226Practicum
YEAR IIISEMESTER I (MARKETING MANAGEMENT)
MKT311Consumer Behavior
MKT312Service Marketing
MKT313Marketing Research & Planning
MKT314Business Negotiations
MKT315Global Marketing and Supply Chain Management
MKT316Legal Aspects of Marketing
YEAR IIISEMESTER II (MARKETING MANAGEMENT)
MKT321Quality & Systems Management
MKT322Industrial Marketing
MKT323Digital Marketing
MKT324Marketing Strategy
MKT325New Product and Services Development
BBA326Research Project

Graduates are prepared for careers such as marketing officers, brand executives, sales managers, digital marketing specialists, market research analysts, customer relationship managers, and marketing consultants in private, public, and non-profit organizations.

Programme Profile

The BBA in Marketing develops graduates with strong analytical, strategic, and creative marketing capabilities grounded in sound business knowledge. The programme blends theory and practice to prepare students for customer-focused decision-making in competitive and digitally driven markets.

Students gain expertise in consumer behavior, marketing research, branding, digital marketing, and strategic marketing management, while building essential skills in communication, teamwork, and ethical judgment. Flexible study modes- day, weekend, and distance learning allow learners to balance education with work and personal commitments.

By the end of the course, students will be expected to be able to:

  • Produce well written work which is well-organized, relevant and makes use of appropriate terminology and academic style.
  • Define, identify, and evaluate ethical versus unethical academic practices.
  • Develop an iterative creative process, as well as presenting work for, and participating in, individual and group Critiques.
  • Apply leadership skills and have a sense of responsibility as citizens of their respective countries.
  • Apply Common Sense in their behavior and decision making.
FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HIGHER EDUCATION CERTIFICATE – HUMANITIES
YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE
course codeCourse Name
HEC 110Foundation Mathematics
HEC 111Communication and Study Skills
HEC 112Computing Skills
HEC 113Reading and Writing Skills for Beginners
FOU 114English
YEAR ONE SEMESTER TWO
course codeCourse Name
A) Compulsory Modules
HEC 120Introduction to Critical Thinking
HEC 121Introduction to Development Studies
HEC 122Ethical Practice and Professionalism
B) Electives (students will select any two depending on choice of progression)
HEC 120Foundation Law
HEC 121Principles of Accounting
HEC 122Basic Entrepreneurial Skills
HEC 123Business Administration
HEC 124Introduction to Political Sciences

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