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Kenya School of Monetary Studies Courses 2019/2020

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Kenya school of monetary studies offers specialized, professional and demand driven courses in the banking,finance,economics and related fields. Those with aspiration to work in any of the fields should consider joining KSMS to start the journey to your dream job.

Ksms offers short demand driven development courses and advanced knowledge and education in long term postgraduate programs specifically tailored for the financial industry.

Below are the courses, fee structure and entry requirements for admission at the Kenya school of monetary studies.

Modular programs

EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURAL FINANCE (ECAF)

REQUIREMENTS

  1. At least a 1st degree and working in the financial sector and related institutions
  2. Nominated by participating institution

Duration – 2 Modules

ADMISSIONS
FEBRUARY & SEPTEMBER

FEE STRUCTURE EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE IN AGRICULTURAL FINANCE (ECAF)
KENYAN STUDENTS
ITEM                                                       Ksh.
Tuition                                                   160,000
Learning Materials                                  8,000
Accommodation (OPTIONAL)             56,000
Total                                                      224,000
All payments related to this course should be made at the following account details:
a)Kenyan participants at prevailing exchange rates.
Bank Name: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA LIMITED
Branch Name: RUARAKA
Bank Account Name: K. S. M. S.-COLLECTION ACCOUNT
Bank Account Number: 0102001233100
S.W.I.F.T. / Routing Code: SCBLKENXXX.
b)Non Kenyan participants
Bank Name: FEDERAL RESERVE BANK NEW YORK
S.W.I.F.T. / Routing Code: FRNWUS33
Account Name: CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA
Account Number: 021084571KENYA
Beneficiary: KENYA SCHOOL OF MONETARY STUDIES—A/C 100009926
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FEE STRUCTURE
ITEM                                                                                  Total (USD)
Tuition                                                                                     2,000
Learning Materials                                                                   100
Accommodation (OPTIONAL)                                              700
Total                                                                                         2,800
Non-Kenyan students at an exchange rate of 1.USD = 100KES.
All payments related to this course should be made at the following account details:
c)Kenyan participants at prevailing exchange rates.
Bank Name: STANDARD CHARTERED BANK KENYA LIMITED
Branch Name: RUARAKA
Bank Account Name: K. S. M. S.-COLLECTION ACCOUNT
Bank Account Number: 0102001233100
S.W.I.F.T. / Routing Code: SCBLKENXXX.
d)Non Kenyan participants
Bank Name: FEDERAL RESERVE BANK NEW YORK
S.W.I.F.T. / Routing Code: FRNWUS33
Account Name: CENTRAL BANK OF KENYA
Account Number: 021084571KENYA
Beneficiary: KENYA SCHOOL OF MONETARY STUDIES—A/C 100009926

EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN AGRICULTURAL FINANCE

REQUIREMENTS

  1. At least a 1st degree and working in the financial sector and related institutions
  2. KSMS Executive Certificate in Agricultural finance certificate
  3. Nominated by participating institution

Duration – 3 Modules

ADMISSIONS
FEBRUARY & SEPTEMBER

FEE STRUCTURE
Item                                               Total              I                 II             III
Tuition                                        122,500         50,000         40,000       32,500
Examination                                  4,500            1,500             1,500          1,500
Registration                                       500              500               –                     –
Student Identification                      500             500               –                     –
Internship Supervision                25,000        12,500          12,500             –
Alumni Membership Fees             1,000          1,000              –
Learning Material/Library            6,000          2,000          2,000         2,000
Total                                                160,000       68,000        56,000        36,000
ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Kenya School of Monetary Studies Collection Account
Standard Chartered Bank
Ruaraka Branch
Acc. No. 0102001233100
Barclays Bank
Ruaraka Branch
Acc. No. 0671073975

EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN INVESTMENT BANKING

REQUIREMENTS

  1. At least a 1st degree and working in the financial sector and related institutions
  2. Nominated by participating institution

Duration – 3 Modules


ADMISSIONS
FEBRUARY & SEPTEMBER

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EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MODELING, INVESTMENT BANKING AND BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS (EDFM, EDIB &EDBIDA) FEE STRUCTURE
Item                             Total               I          II          III         
Tuition                          136,000      67,000   36,500  32,500
Examination                    9,000        3,000     3,000    3,000
Registration                        500             500       –               –
Student Identification       500             500      –              –
Internship Supervision  24,000      8000     8000      8000
Alumni Membership        1,000        1,000      –                –
Learning Material/Library 9,000      3,000   3,000     3,000
Total                                180,000 83,000 50,500 46,500
ACCOUNT DETAILS:
Kenya School of Monetary Studies Collection Account
Standard Chartered Bank
Ruaraka Branch
Acc. No. 0102001233100
Barclays Bank
Ruaraka Branch
Acc. No. 0671073975

EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS

REQUIREMENTS

  1. At least a 1st degree and working in the financial sector and related institutions
  2. Strong mathematics and IT background
  3. Nominated by participating institution

Duration – 3 Modules

ADMISSIONS
FEBRUARY & SEPTEMBER

The fee structure is the same as that of executive diploma in investment bank above.

EXECUTIVE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MODELLING

REQUIREMENTS

  1. At least a 1st degree and working in the financial sector and related institutions
  2. Nominated by participating institution

Duration – 3 Modules

ADMISSIONS
FEBRUARY & SEPTEMBER

KSMS BILINGUAL DIPLOMA PROGRAMS

Diploma in Business Sciences (Business Information Technology)

Course Description
The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her perform duties requiring ICT competences to work in the Financial sector and other related sectors. A graduate of this course can work as an employee or as an entrepreneur.

To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, communication skills, life skills, French, information and communication technology have been included.

Programme Objectives
a) The general objectives of the technical training programmes are to:
b) Operate and maintain an ICT system;
c) Develop and maintain management system;
d) Setup and manage a computer network;
e) Perform system analysis design and develop a business information system;
f) Secure and manage information resources in an organization;
g) Demonstrate an understanding of computer programs using object oriented program languages;
h) Design and maintain organizational website.

REQUIREMENTS

KCSE Overall Mean Grade of C; Mathematics/Business Studies C and English C

Duration – 1 ½ years  (5 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
JANUARY, MAY & SEPTEMBER

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FEE STRUCTURE

KSMS DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS SCIENCE PROGRAM
                                                               SEMESTER
Item                       Total             1st         2nd       3rd        4th       5th
Tuition                    130,000  32,500    32,500  32,500 32,500  –
Examination             4,000     1,000       1,000     1,000   1,000  –
Registration              3,000      3,000       –            –             –          –
Internship                  5,000      5000       –             –            –          –
Alumni Membership 1,000    1,000        –            –            –          –
Library                       4,000     2,000      2000      –            –          –
Student Activity       3,000        750         750     750       750       –
Caution Money         4,000      4,000        –         –             –           –
Total                         154,000          –             –         –            –           –
Fees installment per semester 49,250 36,250 34,250 34,250  –
1.Original and copy of academic result slip
2.3 passport photos
3.Application fee ksh. 1500 (payable after qualification is certified)
4.All payments are by Bankers Cheque to the school, or by cash deposit to the KSMS collection
account no. 067-1073975 at BARCLAYS BANK and STANDARD CHARTERED account no.0102001233100 all in Ruaraka
5.Intakes are in April andAugust.

Courses offered by Kenyatta University and Cluster Points

Diploma in Business Sciences (Banking and Financial Services)

Course Description

The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to perform duties in the banking and financial sector in Kenya and the region.

A graduate of this course can work as an employee or as an entrepreneur. To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, business communication, life skills, French, information and communication technology have been included.

Programme Objectives

The general objectives of the technical training programmes are to:

  1. Apply lending principles;
  2. Apply monetary and financial systems in the banking sector;
  3. Apply principles of banking in the banking industry;
  4. Analyze financial statements for lending purposes;
  5. Make investment decisions in a banking sector.

REQUIREMENTS

KCSE Overall Mean Grade of C; Mathematics/Business Studies C and English C

Duration – 1 ½ years  (5 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
January, May & September

Diploma in Business Sciences – (Finance)

Course Description

The course is designed to provide students with the practical and applied knowledge and skills required to manage the organizational development function in the workplace. The programme is intended to enable trainees apply learned theories both as salaried or self employed individuals both in Kenya and the region.

To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, business communication, life skills, French, information and communication technology have been included.

Programme Objectives.

The general objectives of the technical training programmes are to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of the basics of organization dimensions, concepts, culture and health;
  2. Apply human resource principles;
  3. Apply the principles of management in the organization’s settings;
  4. Demonstrate an understanding of labour laws and labour relations development function in the workplace.

 

REQUIREMENTS

KCSE Overall Mean Grade of C; Mathematics/Business Studies C and English C

Duration – 1 ½ years  (5 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
January, May & September

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Diploma in Business Sciences (Banking and Financial Services)

Course Description

The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to perform duties in the banking and financial sector in Kenya and the region.

A graduate of this course can work as an employee or as an entrepreneur. To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, business communication, life skills, French, information and communication technology have been included.

Programme Objectives

The general objectives of the technical training programmes are to:

  1. Apply lending principles;
  2. Apply monetary and financial systems in the banking sector;
  3. Apply principles of banking in the banking industry;
  4. Analyse financial statements for lending purposes;
  5. Make investment decisions in a banking sector.

REQUIREMENTS

KCSE Overall Mean Grade of C; Mathematics/Business Studies C and English C

Duration – 1 ½ years  (5 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
January, May & September

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Diploma in Business Sciences (Microfinance)

Course Description
The course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitudes that will enable him/her to perform duties in the micro finance sector in Kenya and the region.

A graduate of this course can work as an employee or as an entrepreneur. To achieve this, To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, business communication, life skills, French and communication technology have been included.

Programme Objectives

The general objectives of the technical training programmes are to:
a) Formulate objectives of micro finance institutions;
b) Prepare management and regulatory reports;
c) Demonstrate understanding in microfinance operations;
d) Implement an outreach programme for microfinance institutions;
e) Formulate policies and develop procedures for microfinance institutions.

REQUIREMENTS

KCSE Overall Mean Grade of C; Mathematics/Business Studies C and English C

Duration – 1 ½ years  (5 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
January, May & September

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Diploma in Business Sciences (Islamic Financial Services)

Course Description

This course is intended to equip the trainee with knowledge, skills and attitude that will enable him/her perform duties in Islamic financial sector and other related sectors. The Islamic financial services industry is one of the fastest growing industries worldwide.

However, there has been slow or no response to the capacity building challenges experienced in the sector. This diploma therefore provides trainees with an in-depth introduction to Islamic finance and related areas. Trainees will be informed on the specialized tenets of Islamic financial services.

A graduate of this course can work as an employee or as an entrepreneur. To achieve this, units such as entrepreneurship, business communication, life skills, French, information and communication technology have been included.

Programme Objectives

  1. Develop skills which will be responsive and relevant to the country’s human resources required at the middle level;
  2. Prepare the trainees so that they can enter the world of work with confidence for their salaried employment or self employment.
  3. Impart adequate skills which will enable the trainee to perform middle supervisory functions.

REQUIREMENTS

KCSE Overall Mean Grade of C; Mathematics/Business Studies C and English C

Duration – 1 ½ years  (5 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
January, May & September

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Post graduate collaborative programs

KSMS/MOI UNIVERSITY

1)Masters in Banking & Finance

REQUIREMENTS

A holder of a degree in Economics or Business related areas from a University recognized by Moi University Senate with at least an second class honors upper division or;

A holder of a degree in Economics or Business related areas from a University recognized by Moi University Senate with at least an second class lower division with two (2) years working experience or;

A holder of any discipline from a University recognized by Moi University Senate with at least second class lower with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics or Business related areas validated by Moi University Senate.

Duration –  2 years (4 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
MAY & SEPTEMBER

FEE STRUCTURE
MASTERS IN BANKING AND FINANCE
KENYA SCHOOL OF MONETARY STUDIES & MOI UNIVERSITY
SEMESTER
Item                        Total            I             II         III          IV
Tuition                  264,500   120,000 94,500 50,000
Examination         24,000      8,000   8,000     8,000
Registration :          2,000      2,000
dissertation           56,000  28,000   28,000
Student ID                 500         500
ICT services            5,000     5,000
Utilities                    5,000     5,000
Student Activities  2,500      2,500
Library                    5,000     5,000
Caution                   5,000      5,000
Total               369,500  153,000  130,500  86,000
Requirements for admission
Background in Economics, Finance or Business related field with at least a2nd upper or 2nd lower with 3years post qualification working experience.
The intake is in September
Account details
Bank:STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
A/C Name:KENYA SCHOOL OF MONETARY STUDIES
Branch:RUARAKA
A/C No:0102001233100

Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management

REQUIREMENTS

Be holders of a degree of Moi University preferably in Economics, Business Management or any other degree in any field, from a university recognized by Moi University Senate, or

Be holders of qualifications considered by Moi University Senate to be equivalent to a University degree.

Duration – 1 ½ years (3 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
MAY & SEPTEMBER

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FEE STRUCTURE
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
KENYA SCHOOL OF MONETARY STUDIES & MOI UNIVERSITY
SEMESTER
Item                                    Total                1st          2nd      3rd        4th      5th
Tuition                                  130,000  32,500   32,500  32,500   32,500  –
Examination                             4,000     1,000     1,000   1,000     1,000    –
Registration                               3,000     3,000     –              –             –           –
Internship/Research Project  5,000    5000         –            –             –             –
Alumni Membership Fees        1,000    1,000         –           –             –           –
Library                                         4,000     2,000    2000      –             –           –
Student Activity                         3,000         750        750   750        750        –
Caution Money                          4,000      4,000         –         –              –           –
Total                                   154,000  49,250  36,250 34,250  34,250   –

KSMS/JKUAT Programmes

Masters in Financial Economics

REQUIREMENTS
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honours or its equivalent from an institution of higher learning recognized by the JKUAT Senate; or

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class honours provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or three (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field;

A holder of a degree in any discipline from a University  recognized by JKUAT Senate with at least second class lower with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics or Business related areas validated by JKUAT Senate

Duration – 2 years (4 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
JANUARY & MAY

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Masters in Economic Policy and Analysis

REQUIREMENTS
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honours or its equivalent from an institution of higher learning recognized by the JKUAT Senate; or

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class honours provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or three (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field;

A holder of a degree in any discipline from a University  recognized by JKUAT Senate with at least second class lower with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics or Business related areas validated by JKUAT Senate

Duration – 2 years (4 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
JANUARY & MAY

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Masters in Public Policy and Analysis

REQUIREMENTS
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least Upper Second Class honours or its equivalent from an institution of higher learning recognized by the JKUAT Senate; or

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any other field with Lower Second Class honours provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or three (3) years’ experience in a relevant field;

A holder of a degree in any discipline from a University  recognized by the Senate with at least second class lower with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics or Business related areas validated by JKUAT Senate

Duration 2 years (4 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
JANUARY & MAY

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Masters in Finance

REQUIREMENTS
Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with at least Upper Second Class honours or its equivalent from an institution of higher learning recognized by the JKUAT Senate; or

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree with Lower Second Class honours provided the candidate can show proven evidence of research ability and/or three (3) years relevant experience in a relevant field;

A holder of a degree in any discipline from a University  recognized by JKUAT Senate with at least second class lower with a Postgraduate Diploma in Economics or Business related areas validated by JKUAT Senate

Duration – 2 years (4 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
JANUARY & MAY

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Postgraduate Diploma in Business Sciences

REQUIREMENTS

Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in any field of at least a lower second class or its equivalent from an institution recognized by the JKUAT Senate; or

A holder of a pass degree in any field provided the candidate can show proven evidence of work related experience in the relevant sector for a period of not less than 3 years.

Duration –  1 ½ years (3 semesters)

ADMISSIONS
JANUARY & MAY

KSMS/ JKUAT PROGRAMMES(KSH 483,000)

(MFE, MPPA, MEPA AND MF)FEE STRUCTURE

SEMESTER

Total        1st         2nd         3rd      4th

Tuition                                              290,000  175,000 92,000  23,000  –

Examination                                      40,000   20,000 20,000     –

Registration                                         2,500       2,500     –              –

Project Supervision& Examination40,000 40,000      –              –

Student Identification                    2,500         2,500      –              –

Computer and Internet use           15,000       5,000  5,000   5,000      –

Internship Programme                  50,000          –        25000   25000        –

Alumni Membership Fees             15,000       5,000  5,000    5,000     –

Library                                               15,000       5,000  5,000   5,000      –

Student Activity                                8,000       4,000  4,000      –

Caution Money                                  5,000      5,000        –

Total                                               483,000  224,000  156,000  103,000    –

Requirements for admission

Background in Economics, Finance or Business related field with at least a 2nd upper or 2nd lower with 3years post qualification working experience.

The intakes are in January and May.

ACCOUNT DETAILS:Kenya School of Monetary Studies Collection Account

Standard Chartered Bank

Ruaraka Branch

Acc. No. 0102001233100

Barclays Bank

Ruaraka Branch

Acc. No. 0671073975

For more information on the courses,fee structure and inquiries please visit the official institute website www.ksms.or.ke

 

 

 

 

 

 

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