| Below is the list of courses offered at Thika Institute of Business Studies and admission requirements: | ||||
| Faculty of Cosmetology, Fashion & Design | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy | KCSE D- | NITA | 1 Year | |
| Fashion & Design | KCSE D- | NITA | 1 Year | |
| Diploma in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy | KCSE C- | CDACC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy | KCSE D | CDACC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Fashion & Design | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Fashion & Design | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Interior Design | KCSE C- | CDACC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Interior Design | KCSE D | CDACC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| TIBS College Driving School | ||||
| ourse Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| A1 & A2 Motorcycle | 18 Years and above | NTSA | 3 to 5 Weeks | |
| A3 Tuktuk Drivers | Valid A2 Driving License | NTSA | 3 to 5 Weeks | |
| B1, & B2 Saloon Car | 18 Years and above | NTSA | 3 to 5 Weeks | |
| C1 & C2 Light and Medium Truck | 22 Years and above | NTSA | 3 to 5 Weeks | |
| Combined Saloon and Truck | 22 Years and above | NTSA | 3 to 5 Weeks | |
| D1 & D2 P.S.V Matatu and Buses | Valid Driving License with 4Years Experience | NTSA | 3 to 5 Weeks | |
| Faculty of Accountancy | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Certificate in Accountancy | KCSE D & C- | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Accountancy | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Accounting Technical Diploma (ATD) | KCSE C- | KASNEB | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Certified Public Accountants ( CPA 1-6) | KCSE C+ | KASNEB | 3 Years | |
| Accounting & Management Skills ( CAMS ) | KCSE D+ | KASNEB | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Certificate in Banking & Finance | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Banking & Finance | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Faculty of Business Studies | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Certificate in Supply Chain Management | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Supply Chain Management | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Human Resource Development | KCSE D | ICM-UK | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Front Office Management | KCSE D | ICM-UK | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Sales & Marketing | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Sales & Marketing | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Salesmanship/Store-Keeping | KCSE D- | KNEC | 1 Year | |
| Certificate in Business Management | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Business Management | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Business Management ( ICM ) | KCSE D+ | ICM-UK | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Clearing & Forwarding (Maritime) | KCSE D+ | ICM-UK | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Accounting & Finance | KCSE D+ | ICM-UK | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Diploma in Information Communication Technology | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Information Communication Technology | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Computer Engineering | KCSE D+ | ABMA | 2 Years | |
| Faculty of Engineering | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Certificate in Plumbing | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Certificate in Motor Vehicle Engineering | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Motor Vehicle Engineering | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Artisan in Electrical Installation | KCSE D- | KNEC | 1 Year | |
| Artisan in Fabrication & Welding | KCSE D- | KNEC | 1 Year | |
| Certificate in Fabrication & Welding | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Fabrication & Welding | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | KCSE D- | NITA | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Autobody Technology | KCSE C- | CDACC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Auto Body Technology | KCSE D | CDACC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Faculty of Human Sciences | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Certificate in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Social Work & Community Development | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Community Development | KCSE D+ | ABMA | 2 Years | |
| Community Health | KCSE C- | CDACC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Community health | KCSE D | CDACC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism Management | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Diploma in Catering & Accommodation Management | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Catering & Accommodation Management | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Food & Beverage Production | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Food & Beverage Production | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Hotel & Catering Management | KCSE D | ICM-UK | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Toursim Management | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Tourism Management | KCSE D | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Tours & Travel Operations | KCSE D | ICM-UK | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Artisan in Food & Beverage Production | KCSE D- | KNEC | 1 Year | |
| Diploma in Tour Guiding & Administration | KCSE D+ | KNEC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Artisan in Pastry Cook | KCSE | CDACC | 6 Months | |
| Faculty of Journalism, Mass Communication & Languages | ||||
| Course Title | Minimum Requirements | Examiner | Duration | |
| Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies | KCSE C- | ICM-UK | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Digital Journalism | KCSE C- | CDACC | 2 Years | |
| Diploma in Film Production | KCSE C- | CDACC | 2 Years | |
| Certificate in Film Production | KCSE D | CDACC | 1 Year 6 Months | |
| Diploma in Broadcast Journalism | KCSE C- | KNEC | 2 Years | |
Thika Institute of Business Studies contacts
Phone
067 223 1160/067 2221786 | 0715 067 272 | 0793 684 897
Address
- O. Box 321-01000 Thika
Between Thika Town & Witeithe Thika Super Highway, Thika. Town Campus, New Jogoo Hse, 4th Floor,Behind Thika Stadium.
info@tibs.ac.ke
Payment details
Payments shall be made through the following TIBS Accounts:
- KCB A/C No. 1129610411 – Thika
- Co-op A/C No. 01136074728300 – Thika
- Family Bank A/c No. 005000034356 – Thika
Documents and fee required for admission
- 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.
- Personal effects for students wishing to reside in Hostels.
- Recommended uniforms & practical materials where applicable.
- Admission fee of Kshs. 2,000/= (Payable Once).
- Student Course handbook, exercise book, student I/D & college T-Shirt of Kshs. 4,500/= (payable once)
- Activity fee Kshs. 2,000 (Payable Once).
- One term fee for the relevant course.
- Hostel fees is Kshs. 5,000 per month.
