Business Studies
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Innovate. Manage. Succeed.
Business Studies at MMTVC develops practical skills for office administration, procurement, human resources, accountancy, management and marketing — plus professional pathways with KISEB and KASNEB.
Head of Department
Business Studies
Department Focus
Skills for Enterprise and Administration
The Department of Business Studies prepares learners for office, commercial and professional pathways through structured College programmes and recognised examining-body qualifications.
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Academic Pathways
Eight programme groups spanning Levels 4–6 in office, stores, procurement, HR, accountancy, management and marketing.
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Professional Qualifications
APSK with KISEB, plus ATD, CAMS and CPA with KASNEB — examined pathways that complement College study.
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Enterprise Mindset
Training that connects administration, finance and marketing skills with entrepreneurship and further education options.
“Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”
Academic Programmes
Eight Business Studies programme groups across Levels 4–6. Career pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
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Office Assistant
EntryKCSE D- or E.
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- Office support
- Administrative support
- Reception support
- Records support
- Customer service
- Office administration
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Office Administration
Entry- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
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- Office support
- Administrative support
- Reception support
- Records support
- Customer service
- Office administration
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Store Keeping
EntryKCSE D- or E.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
- Stores support
- Inventory support
- Stock control
- Warehouse support
- Procurement pathway
- Supply operations
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Procurement Management
Entry- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
- Procurement support
- Purchasing
- Supply chain support
- Stores and inventory
- Procurement administration
- Procurement entrepreneurship
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Human Resource Management
Entry- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
- HR support
- Human resource administration
- Recruitment support
- Employee relations support
- Training and development support
- HR consultancy pathway
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Accountancy
EntryKCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
- Accounts support
- Bookkeeping
- Finance administration
- Accounting pathways
- Business finance
- Entrepreneurship
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Business Management
Entry- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
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- Business management
- Operations support
- Entrepreneurship
- Business administration
- Enterprise development
- Further education
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Marketing
Entry- Level 5 KCSE D+, D Plain or relevant Level 4 qualification.
- Level 6 KCSE C- or relevant Level 5 qualification.
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
- Marketing
- Sales
- Customer relations
- Digital marketing pathways
- Business development
- Marketing entrepreneurship
“Without the right succession planning put to play in human resources, we build for the future without a future.”
Professional Qualifications
Examined professional pathways offered under the supplied exam-body relationships. Durations are set by the examining bodies and are not listed here.
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Associate in Procurement and Supply of Kenya (APSK)
Entry- APSK I–II KCSE C- and above.
- APSK II Attach APSK I results.
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- Procurement and supply pathways
- Purchasing administration
- Supply operations support
- Further professional development
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Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
Entry- ATD I–III KCSE C.
- ATD II and ATD III Show results for previous levels.
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- Accounting technician pathways
- Bookkeeping and accounts support
- Finance administration support
- Further professional accounting study
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Certificate in Accounting and Management Skills (CAMS)
EntryA KCSE mean grade of D (Plain).
Apply NowCareer pathways are illustrative and are not employment guarantees.
- Accounts support pathways
- Bookkeeping roles
- Office accounting support
- Further accounting study
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Entry- CPA I–III KCSE mean grade C+.
- Progression Show results for previous levels.
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- Public accounting pathways
- Financial reporting pathways
- Audit and assurance support roles
- Further professional development
National competence certification
Examined for competence
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC — the TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council.
- College programmes TVET CDACC
- Professional courses Their examining bodies
- NITA pathways NITA
Entrepreneurship
Build Skills. Build Enterprise.
Business Studies connects administrative, financial and marketing competence with enterprise thinking — supporting learners who aim to contribute in organisations or develop business ideas after College.
Apply Now“Accounting is not just about counting beans; it's about making every bean count.”
Your Pathway to Success
- Level 4
- Level 5
- Level 6
- Professional Qualification
- Further Education
University Progression
- Level 6
- Bachelor's Degree
After completing an appropriate Level 6 qualification, a graduate may apply for admission to a Bachelor's Degree programme at an accredited university, subject to the university's admission requirements and recognition of the qualification.
Intakes
Boardroom Briefings, Digitally Delivered
Accounting, management and marketing resources online.
Business Studies students can access the E-Library for enterprise, finance and administration materials that complement academic programmes and professional pathways such as KASNEB and KISEB courses.
- Study anytime with digital access
- Support coursework and revision
- Explore department-relevant materials
Prosperity & skills
Build Business Insight with World Bank Group Academy
We encourage the Business Studies community to explore free courses on the World Bank Group Academy. Focus areas include Finance, Economy, and Trade, Investment and Competitiveness — supporting economies to attain financial stability, innovation and risk management alongside your MMTVC training.
World Bank Group Academy is an external platform operated by the World Bank Group. Course availability may change. Completing Academy courses does not replace MMTVC admission, assessment or certification requirements.
Need clarity?
Department FAQs
Quick answers for applicants exploring this department. For more topics, visit the College FAQs page.
Use Apply Now to open the existing MMTVC Application page, then select your preferred programme and intake.
Open View Fee Structure on this page or visit the College Fee Structure page for current fee information.
MMTVC typically offers January, May and September intakes. Use the intake links on this page for more information.
Open the E-Library page from the button in this section for digital library access guidance, platform links and support information.
Yes. We encourage exploring free Finance, Economy, Trade, Investment and Competitiveness courses on the World Bank Group Academy as supplementary learning. The Academy is external to MMTVC and does not replace admission, assessment or certification requirements.
Except for professional courses and NITA pathways, all other programmes are examined by TVET CDACC (TVET Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council).
APSK is examined by KISEB. ATD, CAMS and CPA are examined by KASNEB, as shown on the Professional Qualifications cards.
Ready to Lead Your Future?
Apply online, select a Business Studies programme or professional pathway and intake, then begin your journey at MMTVC.