The Diploma in Business Administration at EAST University is a practical and career-focused programme designed to equip students with essential business knowledge, managerial skills, and entrepreneurial capabilities needed in today’s dynamic organisational environments. Students gain a solid foundation in core business functions such as accounting, marketing, human resource management, operations, and business communication, combined with applied skills through real-world assignments and practicum experiences.
Graduates are prepared for supportive, supervisory, and entry-level roles in both private and public sector organisations, as well as equipped with the skills to start their own ventures.
This programme is ideal for:
Individuals seeking foundational business training for professional roles
Aspiring entrepreneurs wanting practical business knowledge
Students aiming to progress later into higher studies in business
Working professionals seeking to strengthen administrative competencies
Graduates from related fields looking to broaden their business skillset
Graduates of the Diploma in Business Administration can pursue careers such as:
Office Administrator or Executive Assistant
Customer Relations Officer
Sales and Marketing Assistant
Human Resource Assistant
Operations or Project Support Officer
Business Owner / Entrepreneur
The diploma also provides a pathway for further studies in business at degree level.
Foundations of Business & Management
The programme is offered through flexible delivery options to accommodate working professionals:
Full-time (On campus)
Part-time (Evenings/Weekends)
Blended/Hybrid Learning (Online courses with in-person intensives)
Typically: 2 years
Applicants must meet:
info@east.ac.ke
admissions@east.ac.ke
ictsupport@east.ac.ke
Buruburu: 0714244892
Kitengela: 0716903409
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