Here is a list of courses offered at Coast Institute of Technology
BUSINESS DEPARTMENT
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria/Minimum Entry | Duration | Intake | Exam Body |
| HND-human resource management. | Diploma in human resource mgnt, business administration, secretarial studies. Supply chain, community development. | 3 terms | Jan/sept. | KNEC |
| Diploma in accountancy (Regular) | kcse mean c- | 6 terms | May/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in business administration( Regular) | kcse mean c- | 6 terms | May/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in human resource mgt(Mod 1,2,3) | kcse mean c- | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in business mgt(Mod 1,2,3) | kcse mean c- | 3terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in cooperative mgt(mod 1,2,3) | kcse mean c- | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in supply chain mgt(mod 1,2,3) | kcse mean c- | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in sales and marketing(mod 1,2,3) | kcse mean c- | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Diploma in community development(mod 1,2,3) | kcse mean c- | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| certificate in supply chain mgt(mod 1,2) | kcse mean D | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Certificate in human resource mgt(mod 1,2) | kcse mean D | 3 terms | Jan/sent | KNEC |
| Certificate in business mgt(mod 1,2) | kcse mean D | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Certificate in sales and marketing (mod 1,2) | kcse mean D | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Certificate in cooperative mgt (mod 1,2) | kcse mean D | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Certificate in social work (Regular ) | kcse mean D | 5 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Business education single and group-secretarial | Kcse mean D and above | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| Certified public accountant (CPA)I-iv | Kcse mean c+, c+ in maths and English | 3 terms | Jan/sept | KASNEB |
| Certified Secretarial (CS) I-iv | Kcse mean c+, c+ in maths and English | 3terms | Jan/sept | KASNEB |
| Accounting technician diploma-ATD (levels 1-iii) | Kcse mean c-/ATD 1/ATD2. | 3terms | Jan /sept | KASNEB |
| Certified procurement and supplies professional | Kcse mean c+, c+ in maths andEnglish | 3terms | Jan/sept | KISM |
| Certified Human resource professional | Kcse mean c+, c+ in maths andEnglish | 3terms | Jan/sept | HRMPEB |
| Artisan in store keeping | Kcpe and above | 3 terms | Jan | KNEC |
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
| Course | Duration (per module) | Minimum entry grade | Intakes | Exam body |
| Diploma in Automotive Engineering(mod 1-3) | 1 year | C-(minus) | Sep, Jan | KNEC |
| Diploma in Mechanical Engineering –plant Option.
(mod 1-3) |
1 year | C-(minus) | Sep, Jan | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Automotive Engineering . (mod 1-2) | 1 year | D(Plain ) | Sep, Jan | KNEC |
| Artisan Certificate in Motor Vehicle Mechanics | 1 year | KCPE/KCSE | Sep, Jan | KNEC |
| Artisan certificate in Welding and Fabrication. | 1 year | KCPE/KCSE | Sep, Jan | KNEC |
INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT COURSES
| NO. | COURSE TITLE | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | DURATION | EXAM BODY |
| 1. | Diploma in Computer studies | KCSE C- | 2 Years | KNEC |
| 2. | Diploma in Information Communication Technology (Module1) | KCSE C- | 3 Terms | KNEC |
| 3. | Information Communication Technology Technicians (Level 1&2) | KCSE D+
Pass in level 1 |
2 Terms | KASNEB |
| 4. | Certified Information Communication Technologist (Level 1) | KCSE C
Pass in ICTT2 |
6 Months | KASNEB |
| 5. | Certificate in Computer repair & maintenance | OPEN | 3 Months | CIT |
| 6. | Computer Packages | OPEN | Open | CIT |
| 7. | International Computer Driving License (ICDL) | OPEN | 3 Months | ICDL |
| 8. | Certificate in Video Production | OPEN | 3 Months | CIT |
| 9. | Certificate in Mobile repair & maintenance | OPEN | 3 Months | CIT |
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS DEPARTMENT COURSES
| COURSE | MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENT | STARTING DATE | MODE OF STUDY | DURATION | EXAMINING BODY |
| DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING( POWER OPTION | C- ( C Minus) | January and September | Modula | 3 Terms | KNEC |
| CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY(POWER OPTION) | D+ | January and September | Modula | 3 Terms | KNEC |
| ARTISAN CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION | KCPE Certificate | January and May | Regular | 1-3 Terms | INTERNAL, KNEC |
| SOLAR PV TECHNOLOGY | OPEN | April ,August and December | 3 or 2 weeks | INTERNAL,
NITA |
Hospitality Department – Courses.
| COURSE | ENTRY REQUIRMENT | DURATION
ENTRY DATE |
EXAM | COURSE PROSPECTS | |
| 1. | Artisan Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales | KCSE Mean Grade D-(Minus)
OR KCPE |
4 Terms
September |
KNEC | Graduates may work as waiters, assistant- chef/ kitchen- crews, at the same places as the Craft level graduates. |
| 2. | Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales
( Modules 1) |
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
OR Artisan Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales |
3 Terms
January/September |
KNEC | |
| 3. | Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales
( Modules 2) |
Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales
( Modules 1) |
3 Terms
January/September |
KNEC | Graduates may work in hotels, hospitals, institutions e.g. Schools,university, confectionary and bakery as waiters, assistant chefs/ kitchen- crews, hospitality technician, pastry chef
Or self-employment |
| 4. | Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations
(Module 1) |
KCSE Mean Grade D (Plain)
OR Artisan Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales |
3 Terms
September |
KNEC | |
| 5. | Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations
(Module 2) |
Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations
(Module 1) |
3 Terms
September |
KNEC | Graduates may do similar jobs as for Craft in Food and Beverage, plus receptionist, reservationist, guest-room floor supervisors, laundry assistants, Or self-employment |
| 6. | Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (Module 1) | KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | 3 Terms
September |
KNEC | On completion of this module, one may go for attachment before proceeding to module 2 or go directly to module 2, then go for attachment after module 2 |
| 7. | Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (Module 2) | Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (Module 1)
OR Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales OR Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations |
3 Terms
January |
KNEC | Progress directly to module 3 |
| 8. | Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (Module 3) | Diploma in Food and Beverage Management (Module 2) | 3 Terms | KNEC | Graduates may work in
Hotels, Hospitals and Institutions e.g. Schools, Universities, Confectionary outlets, Bakery as Restaurant supervisor, Chef, Catering manager/Caterer(ss), Pastry and Bakery supervisors. Or be Self- employed. |
| 9. | Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
(Module 1) |
KCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) | 3 Terms
September |
KNEC | On completion of this module, one may go for attachment before proceeding to module 2 or go directly to module 2, then go for attachment after module 2 |
| 10. | Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
(Module 2) |
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
(Module 1) OR Craft Certificate in Food and Beverage, Service and sales OR Craft Certificate in Catering and Accommodation Operations |
3 Terms
January |
KNEC | Progress directly to module 3 |
| 11. | Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
(Module 3) |
Diploma in Catering and Accommodation Management
(Module 2) |
3 Terms
January |
KNEC | Graduates may work in Hotels, Hospitals and Institutions e.g. Schools, Universities Confectionary outlets, bakery
as Restaurant supervisor, Chef, Front office executive, Executive Housekeeper, Catering manager/ Caterer(ss),Pastry and Bakery supervisors Or be Self- employed. |
Tourism Department Courses.
- Diploma in Tourism Management.
- Diploma in Reception Duties.
- Diploma in Tour Guide Operation.
- Certificate in Tour Guiding.
- Certificate in Reception Duties.
- Certificate in Languages ( French & German)
APPLIED SCIENCE DEPARMTENT COURSES
| COURSE | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS | COURSE DURATION | EXAMINING BODY | INTAKE |
| Diploma in applied biology | KCSE mean grade C⁻ and C⁻ in biology | 3 years | KNEC | May/Sept. |
| Diploma in analytical chemistry | KCSE mean grade C⁻, chemistry C⁻, and mathematics D | 3years | KNEC | Jan/May/Sept. |
| Certificate in science laboratory technology | KCSE mean grade Dᶧ and D in any two sciences | 2 years | KNEC | Jan/May/Sept. |
BUILDING AND CIVIL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT COURSES
| Course Name. | Eligibility Criteria/Minimum Entry. | Duration | Intake | Exam body |
| Diploma courses. | ||||
| Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering Module 1 Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering Module 1 | KCSE Mean grade C- minus and above. | 3 terms | Jan/Sept. | KNEC |
| Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering Module 2 | A pass in module 1 | 2 terms | Jan/May. | KNEC |
| Diploma in Building/Civil Engineering Module 3 | A pass in module 2 | 2 terms | Jan/May. | KNEC |
| Craft Courses. | ||||
| Craft Certificate in Building Construction Module 1 | KCSE Mean grade D Maths, Physics D+ and above |
3 terms | Jan/May/sept | KNEC |
| Craft Certificate in Building Construction Module 2 | A pass in module 1 | 2 terms | Jan/sept | KNEC |
| GBC. | ||||
| General Building Course | Tailor made Course to address the needs of the community Open entry requirement. |
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