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Thika Institute of Business Studies courses and requirements

Thika Institute of Business Studies Courses, Requirements and Fees

Ezekiel M.·July 7, 2021

Thika Institute of Business Studies, TIBS, is located in the heart of Thika CBD and offers various courses ranging from state-of-the-art driving classes, certificate, and diploma courses.

TIBS is located between Thika Town & Witeithe Thika Super Highway, Thika. You can find the town campus at the New Jogoo House, 4th Floor, behind Thika Stadium.

Thika Institute of Business Studies courses are examined by major examination bodies including KNEC, CDACC, NITA, ICM UK, and ABMA.

Courses take from 3 months to 2 years to complete, depending on the type of the course.

Thika Institute of Business Studies offers affordable courses grouped in the following departments:

Faculty of Cosmetology, Fashion & Design
TIBS College Driving School
Faculty of Accountancy
Faculty of Business Studies
Faculty of Computer Studies & IT
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Human Sciences
Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Faculty of Journalism, Mass Communication & Languages

TIBS General Admission Requirements

Copies of National ID Card, KCSE Certificate or Result Slip & Birth Certificate
Three Recent coloured Passport Size Photos
One ream of Fulscaps & One of Photocopy Papers
Recommended uniforms & practical materials where applicable
Admission fee of Kshs. 2,000(payable once)
Student Course Handbook, exercise book, student ID & college T-Shirt of Kshs. 4,500 (payable once)
Activity fee Kshs. 2,000 (payable once)

One term fee for the relevant course
The hostel fee is Kshs. 5,000 per month (optional)

Thika Institute of Business Studies Courses

TIBS offers artisan, certificate, and diploma courses in the following areas:

Journalisms & Mass Communication
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Motor Vehicle Engineering
Community Dev. & Social Work
Business Management & Administration
Purchasing & Supply Management
Tours & Travel Operation
Information Technology (IT)
Com. System Eng. & H/Ware Maintenance
Sales Management & Marketing
Hotel & Catering Management
Motor Rewinding
Human Resource Development
Customer Care Service
Early Childhood Development
Refrigeration & Air Condition
Front Ofice Operation & Adm.
Public Relations, Adv. & Mkt.
Environment Management & Wildlife
Computer Application Packages
French & German Languages
NGO Management
Tour Guide Administration
Banking & Finance
CPA, ATC & ACCA
Legal Studies (Law)
HIV & AIDS Management
Cookery Short Courses
Clearing & Forwarding

You can get updated fee structure on the TIBS website download page: TIBS Courses Fee Structure

TIBS Courses Minimum Requirements

KNEC and CDACC examined Diploma courses require a minimum KCSE mean grade of C- (minus), certificate courses require D plain, while artisan courses require D-.

ABMA diploma courses on the other hand require you to have scored at least a D+ in KCSE. For ICM UK examined diploma courses you need only a D plain in KCSE to pursue your career course.

TIBS Driving College Courses

Driving classes take 3 to 5 weeks per course and are examined by NTSA. Requirements before being enrolled in the driving school include ID, KRA PIN certificate, and two passport size photographs.

Here are the requirements for each driving level: