Nairobi Institute of Business Studies
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is a reputable private tertiary training institution.
It is registered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHEST), to train in Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma Programs.
It offers Business Studies, Accountancy, Information Technology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Legal Studies, Secretarial Studies, and Community Development and Social Work courses.
NIBS training is offered on full-time, part-time (evening), and distance learning modes.
Our Vision
To be a dynamic and innovative center of excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community service through the provision of high-quality and affordable training.
Our Mission
To provide quality and relevant education, training, research, and community service for sustainable and economic development.
Our Core Values
1) Excellence
2) Integrity
3) Self-Discipline
4) Accountability
5) Respect
6) Innovation
Courses offered at NIBS
Certificate in Business Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Sales & Marketing (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Social Work (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Supply Chain Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Business Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Sales & Marketing (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Supply Chain Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Human Resource Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
KCSE C+ with a C plus in English and Maths
Fees Structure
CPA SEC 1
Full Instalment: KES. 17,000
CPA SEC 2
Full Instalment: KES. 17,000
CPA SEC 3
Full Instalment: KES. 20,000
CPA SEC 4
Full Instalment: KES. 20,000
CPA SEC 5
Full Instalment: KES. 22,000
CPA SEC 6
Full Instalment: KES. 22,000
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
KCSE C minus
Fees Structure
Level 1
Full Instalment: KES. 16,000
Level 2
Full Instalment: KES. 16,000
Level 3
Full Instalment: KES. 17,000
Certificate in Food & Beverage production, sales & service management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Operations (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Food & Beverage Production, sales & service management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 3 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Operation (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 3 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
International Diploma in Hospitality Management (ICM)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 10,000
Diploma in Tourism, Travel & Business Studies (ICM)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 18,750
Practical Fees – KES.4,000
Requirements for Hospitality Courses
Chef Jacket (white)
Apron (white)
Black trouser/ skirt
Kitchen clothes (3pieces)
Chef’s hat
Black leather low heat shoes
Oven gloves
Chef tie (red)
Recipe cards
Service restaurant
Waiter cloth
Glass cloth
Corkscrew opener
Checkpad (triplicate)
Lighter
White shirt (long sleeved)
Bow Tie (black)
Half coat (black)
Dust coat (sky blue)
Requirements for Tourism Course
Safari Boots
Bush Hat
Khaki Trouser
Khaki Shirts
Artisan course in Electrical Installation (KNEC).
Minimum Requirement – Open
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 16,750
Practical fees per term – KES. 4,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D Plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 16,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 10,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C- and above
Duration – 3 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 18,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 10,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Requirements for the Courses
Scientific calculator
A3 drawing book
T-Square
60/45 degrees set square
Engineering drawing set
SMP Mathematical tables
Safety boots
Navy blue overall/ dust coat
Multi-meter
Certificate in Information Communication Technology (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 17,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in IC&T SUPPORT SYSTEMS (City & Guilds)
Minimum requirement – D Plain and above
Duration – 1 Year
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
International Computer Digital Literacy
Minimum requirement – Open
Admission Fee – 2,600/-
Exam body – ICDL
Duration – 3 Months
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 21,500
Exam fees – KES. 10,500
Diploma in Cosmetology (City & Guilds)
Minimum Requirement – KCSE D plain and above
Duration – 1 year
Tuition fees per month – KES. 9,000
Total Tuition – KES 72,000
Practical fees – KES. 10,000
Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City & Guilds)
Duration – 8 Months
Tuition fees per month – KES. 9,000
Total Tuition Fees – KES 48,000
Practical fees per term – KES. 7,000
Diploma in Hairdressing (City & Guilds)
Duration – 8 months
Tuition Fee – 48,000/= (payable in 5 installments of KES. 6,000/-)
Entrepreneurship (OPTIONAL) – 10,000/- ONLY
Practical Fees – 10,000/-
Diploma in Fashion & Design (NITA)
Minimum Requirement – KCSE D plain and above
Duration – 18 Months
Tuition fees per term – KES. 24,600
Admission fees – KES. 10,150
Digital Marketing
Examination Body – ICDL
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 6 Months for Certificate and 6 months for a Diploma
Tuition fees per term – KES. 22,000 for Certificate and KES. 24,000 for Diploma
Registration – 2,000/-
Student ID – 400/-
Maintenance – 2,000/-
Termly Exam – 2,000/-
Insurance – 750/-
Library – 1,000/-
Activity – 500/-
Practical – 3,000/-
Open and Distance Learnigng courses
Diploma in Business Management
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Certificate in Business Management
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 6 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 15,750
Certificate in Customer Service
Minimum requirement – D plus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 1 term
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 12,750
Diploma in Public Relations
Minimum requirement – D plus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 2 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 12,750
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 3 term
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 17,500
Diploma in Sales Management & Marketing
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 2 terms
Tuition fees for the entire course – KES. 17,500
Short courses
Short Hospitality Courses
1) Baking & Pastry 6 Months
2) Housekeeping & Laundry Operations 6 Months
3) Event Management 6 Months
4) Front Office 9 Months
5) Culinary Arts 6 Months
6) Food & Beverage Supervision 6 Months
Short Cosmetology Courses
1) Nail Technology 4 Months
2) Massage Therapy 3 Months
3) Make-Up 3 Months
4) Plaiting & Weaving 4 Months
5) Ghanaians 3 Months
6) Barbering 3 Months
7) Barbering 3 Months
8) Dreadlocks 3 Months
9) Blow-dry & Styling 3 months
Nairobi Institute of Business Studies (NIBS) is a reputable private tertiary training institution.
It is registered by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology (MOHEST), to train in Certificate, Diploma, and Advanced Diploma Programs.
It offers Business Studies, Accountancy, Information Technology, Journalism and Mass Communication, Legal Studies, Secretarial Studies, and Community Development and Social Work courses.
NIBS training is offered on full-time, part-time (evening), and distance learning modes.
Our Vision
To be a dynamic and innovative center of excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community service through the provision of high-quality and affordable training.
Our Mission
To provide quality and relevant education, training, research, and community service for sustainable and economic development.
Our Core Values
1) Excellence
2) Integrity
3) Self-Discipline
4) Accountability
5) Respect
6) Innovation
Courses offered at NIBS
Certificate in Business Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Sales & Marketing (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Social Work (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Supply Chain Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 15,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Business Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Sales & Marketing (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Supply Chain Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Human Resource Management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certified Public Accountants (CPA)
KCSE C+ with a C plus in English and Maths
Fees Structure
CPA SEC 1
Full Instalment: KES. 17,000
CPA SEC 2
Full Instalment: KES. 17,000
CPA SEC 3
Full Instalment: KES. 20,000
CPA SEC 4
Full Instalment: KES. 20,000
CPA SEC 5
Full Instalment: KES. 22,000
CPA SEC 6
Full Instalment: KES. 22,000
Accounting Technicians Diploma (ATD)
KCSE C minus
Fees Structure
Level 1
Full Instalment: KES. 16,000
Level 2
Full Instalment: KES. 16,000
Level 3
Full Instalment: KES. 17,000
Certificate in Food & Beverage production, sales & service management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Operations (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Food & Beverage Production, sales & service management (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 3 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Operation (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 3 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 15,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
International Diploma in Hospitality Management (ICM)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 20,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 10,000
Diploma in Tourism, Travel & Business Studies (ICM)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 18,750
Practical Fees – KES.4,000
Requirements for Hospitality Courses
Chef Jacket (white)
Apron (white)
Black trouser/ skirt
Kitchen clothes (3pieces)
Chef’s hat
Black leather low heat shoes
Oven gloves
Chef tie (red)
Recipe cards
Service restaurant
Waiter cloth
Glass cloth
Corkscrew opener
Checkpad (triplicate)
Lighter
White shirt (long sleeved)
Bow Tie (black)
Half coat (black)
Dust coat (sky blue)
Requirements for Tourism Course
Safari Boots
Bush Hat
Khaki Trouser
Khaki Shirts
Artisan course in Electrical Installation (KNEC).
Minimum Requirement – Open
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 16,750
Practical fees per term – KES. 4,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D Plain and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 16,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 10,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C- and above
Duration – 3 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 18,750
Practical fees per year – KES. 10,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Requirements for the Courses
Scientific calculator
A3 drawing book
T-Square
60/45 degrees set square
Engineering drawing set
SMP Mathematical tables
Safety boots
Navy blue overall/ dust coat
Multi-meter
Certificate in Information Communication Technology (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 1 ½ Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 17,750
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in Information Communication Technology (KNEC)
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Duration – 2 Years
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
Trade project – KES. 2000
Business plan – KES. 2,000
Diploma in IC&T SUPPORT SYSTEMS (City & Guilds)
Minimum requirement – D Plain and above
Duration – 1 Year
Tuition fees per term – KES. 19,000
International Computer Digital Literacy
Minimum requirement – Open
Admission Fee – 2,600/-
Exam body – ICDL
Duration – 3 Months
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 21,500
Exam fees – KES. 10,500
Diploma in Cosmetology (City & Guilds)
Minimum Requirement – KCSE D plain and above
Duration – 1 year
Tuition fees per month – KES. 9,000
Total Tuition – KES 72,000
Practical fees – KES. 10,000
Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City & Guilds)
Duration – 8 Months
Tuition fees per month – KES. 9,000
Total Tuition Fees – KES 48,000
Practical fees per term – KES. 7,000
Diploma in Hairdressing (City & Guilds)
Duration – 8 months
Tuition Fee – 48,000/= (payable in 5 installments of KES. 6,000/-)
Entrepreneurship (OPTIONAL) – 10,000/- ONLY
Practical Fees – 10,000/-
Diploma in Fashion & Design (NITA)
Minimum Requirement – KCSE D plain and above
Duration – 18 Months
Tuition fees per term – KES. 24,600
Admission fees – KES. 10,150
Digital Marketing
Examination Body – ICDL
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Duration – 6 Months for Certificate and 6 months for a Diploma
Tuition fees per term – KES. 22,000 for Certificate and KES. 24,000 for Diploma
Registration – 2,000/-
Student ID – 400/-
Maintenance – 2,000/-
Termly Exam – 2,000/-
Insurance – 750/-
Library – 1,000/-
Activity – 500/-
Practical – 3,000/-
Open and Distance Learnigng courses
Diploma in Business Management
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Diploma in Sales & Marketing
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Diploma in Supply Chain Management
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – KNEC
Duration – 7 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 19,000
Certificate in Business Management
Minimum requirement – D plain and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 6 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 15,750
Certificate in Customer Service
Minimum requirement – D plus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 1 term
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 12,750
Diploma in Public Relations
Minimum requirement – D plus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 2 terms
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 12,750
Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 3 term
Tuition fees for entire course – KES. 17,500
Diploma in Sales Management & Marketing
Minimum requirement – C minus and above
Exam body – ICM
Duration – 2 terms
Tuition fees for the entire course – KES. 17,500
Short courses
Short Hospitality Courses
1) Baking & Pastry 6 Months
2) Housekeeping & Laundry Operations 6 Months
3) Event Management 6 Months
4) Front Office 9 Months
5) Culinary Arts 6 Months
6) Food & Beverage Supervision 6 Months
Short Cosmetology Courses
1) Nail Technology 4 Months
2) Massage Therapy 3 Months
3) Make-Up 3 Months
4) Plaiting & Weaving 4 Months
5) Ghanaians 3 Months
6) Barbering 3 Months
7) Barbering 3 Months
8) Dreadlocks 3 Months
9) Blow-dry & Styling 3 months
Short Computer Courses
1) ICDL (International Certificate of Digital Literacy)
2) Certificate in Computer Applications
3) Microsoft Office Suite
4) Computerized Accounting
5) Web Design
6) Graphics Design
7) Microsoft Office Suite
8) Graphics Design
9) Web Design
1) ICDL (International Certificate of Digital Literacy)
2) Certificate in Computer Applications
3) Microsoft Office Suite
4) Computerized Accounting
5) Web Design
6) Graphics Design
7) Microsoft Office Suite
8) Graphics Design
9) Web Design
Contacts
NIBS Technical College
PO. Box 1227 – 00232,
info@nibs.ac.ke
Ruiru, Kenya.
Nairobi Campus
+254(701)107701
Thika Rd. Campus
+254(722)547746
Ongata Rongai Campus
+254(715)654016
NIBS Technical College
PO. Box 1227 – 00232,
info@nibs.ac.ke
Ruiru, Kenya.
Nairobi Campus
+254(701)107701
Thika Rd. Campus
+254(722)547746
Ongata Rongai Campus
+254(715)654016
