Executive Education Programmes
The University of Nairobi is proud of its distinguished record of achievements in teaching, research, development and consultancy while strategizing for a greater future as the centre of academic, research and professional excellence.
The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences dates to 1957 as a department in the Royal Technical College which was inaugurated in 1956. The faculty had special academic and professional relationship with the University of London between 1961 and 1965. The faculty now has a student body of over 13,000 with two satellite campuses in Mombasa starting in 2004 and Kisumu 2008. It is the leading Business Faculty in the Eastern African region attracting students from neighbouring countries with large Alumni found at both public and private sectors of Kenya, the region and in Africa.
We believe executive education programmes will foster academic and industry linkages for the betterment of our economies and societies. The following programmes are offered:
- Financial Modelling
- Finance For Non-Finance Managers
- IFRS Training and Refresher
- Personal Investment & Finance Management
FINANCIAL MODELLING
University of Nairobi, a premier university in Kenya and Africa is delighted to offer this important training. The training is designed to help participants carry out financial modelling in Microsoft Excel environment. Financial analysis is key in a firm’s decision making. Participants will benefit from modelling financials to support future investment, financing, liquidity decisions among others.
Training Calendar:
- 25th – 28th March 2025. Registration deadline 14th March 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 13th – 16th May 2025. Registration deadline 1st May 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 9th – 12th September 2025. Registration deadline 1st September 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 11th – 14th November 2025. Registration deadline 1st November 2025 (50% fee deposit)
Training Highlights:
- Logic of financial modelling
- Quick refresher on excel environment.
- Understand key functions and formulas in excel
- Develop and model assumptions for forecasting income statements, balance sheet and cash flow statements.
- Model proforma income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements.
- Assess investment viability – IRR, NPV, Payback period, XNPV, XIRR
- Incorporate sensitivity analysis
- Build scenarios in financial models
- Dashboards for executive decision making
Target Participants:
CFOs, Business Development Managers, Financial Analysts, Project Officers, Heads of Finance, Accountants, Credit Officers, Investment Analysts etc
Learning Method:
Participants will be expected to bring their own device installed with Microsoft excel. The training will be delivered through lectures and practical exercises. There will be a modelling project to be completed by each participant by the end of the training. The sessions will be conducted mainly in-person at University of Nairobi Towers.
NB. Trainings can be customised for specific organisations and/or specific areas of interests. Please indicate this in the description under contact information below.
Faculty
The training will be delivered by highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty drawn from experienced Professors, Chartered Financial Analysts, Certified Accountants, and Industry Experts.
Certification
Certificate will be issued upon completion of the training
Fees
The cost for the in -person 4-day training is KES. 50,000. The cost includes course materials, Tea & snacks, and Lunch. Transport and Accommodation are NOT included.
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FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE MANAGERS
University of Nairobi, a premier university in Kenya and Africa is delighted to offer this important training. The training is designed for managers and executives who do not have finance and accounting background. Financial analysis is key in a firm’s decision making. Participants will benefit from understanding financial statements, investing, financing, liquidity decisions among others.
Training Calendar:
- 8th – 11th April 2025. Registration deadline 1st April 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 27th – 30th May 2025. Registration deadline 16th May 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 23rd – 26th September 2025. Registration deadline 12th September 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 18th – 21st November 2025. Registration deadline 7th November 2025 (50% fee deposit)
Training Highlights:
- Accounting cycle – basics of accounting
- Analysis of financial statements for business decision making– income statement, balance sheet, cash flows and notes
- Understanding liquidity and its drivers
- Understanding profitability and its drivers
- Analysis of financing structures and risks – Is debt good?
- Assessing viability of projects and long-term business investments
- Breakeven analysis and shutdown decisions
Target Participants:
CEOs, General Managers, Business Owners, Team Leaders, Legal Officers, Project Officers, Operations Managers, Marketing Managers, Human Resource Managers, Procurement Managers, ICT Managers etc
Learning Method:
The training will be delivered through lectures, case studies and practical exercises. The sessions will be conducted mainly in-person at University of Nairobi Towers.
NB. Trainings can be customised for specific organisations and/or specific areas of interests. Please indicate this in the description under contact information below.
Faculty
The training will be delivered by highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty drawn from experienced Professors, Chartered Financial Analysts, Certified Accountants, and Industry Experts.
Certification
Certificate will be issued upon completion of the training
Fees
The cost for the in -person, 4-day training is KES. 40,000. The cost includes course materials, Tea & snacks, and Lunch. Transport and Accommodation are NOT included.
IFRS TRAINING AND REFRESHER
University of Nairobi, a premier university in Kenya and Africa is delighted to offer this important training. The training is designed for managers and executives who do not have finance and accounting background. Financial analysis is key in a firm’s decision making. Participants will benefit from understanding financial statements, investing, financing, liquidity decisions among others.
Training Calendar:
- 10th – 13th June 2025. Registration deadline 1st June 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 14th – 17th October 2025. Registration deadline 1st October 2025 (50% fee deposit)
Training Highlights:
- PPE (IAS 16), Intangible Assets (IAS 38) and Investment Properties (IAS 40)
- Financial Instruments (IFRS 9)
- Revenue from Customer Contracts (IFRS 15)
- Leases (IFRS 16)
- Additional bonus standards based on demand.
Target Participants:
Finance Managers, Chief Accountants, Heads of Finance, Reporting Accountants, Credit Analysts, Treasury Accountants, Auditors and other accounting professionals
Learning Method:
The training will be delivered through lectures, case studies and practical exercises. The sessions will be conducted mainly in-person at University of Nairobi Towers.
NB. Trainings can be customised for specific organisations and/or specific areas of interests. Please indicate this in the description under contact information below.
Faculty
The training will be delivered by highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty drawn from experienced Professors, Chartered Financial Analysts, Certified Accountants, and Industry Experts.
Certification
Certificate will be issued upon completion of the training
Fees
The cost for the in -person, 4-day training is KES. 40,000. The cost includes course materials, Tea & snacks, and Lunch. Transport and Accommodation are NOT included.
Personal Investment & Finance Management
University of Nairobi, a premier university in Kenya and Africa is delighted to offer this important training. The training is designed for individuals who want to set, pursue and achieve financial and investment goals. Investing with purpose and financial management is critical for any person in this dynamic world. Participants will benefit from understanding financial goals, budgeting, managing debt, savings, investment options and wealth management.
Training Calendar:
- 17th – 20th June 2025. Registration deadline 17th June 2025 (50% fee deposit)
- 26th – 29th August 2025. Registration deadline 15th August 2025 (50% fee deposit)
Training Highlights:
- Setting Financial Goals – Education, Retirement, Leisure, Buying a house, car etc
- Budgeting
- Debt Management and escaping debt trap.
- Insurance options
- Investment options
- Delinking business finances from the owners’ finances
- Wealth creation and management
Target Participants:
Individuals of all ages and professions, students, employees, business owners, retirees, etc
Learning Method:
The training will be delivered through lectures, case studies and practical exercises. The sessions will be conducted mainly in-person at University of Nairobi Towers.
NB. Trainings can be customised for specific organisations and/or specific areas of interests. Please indicate this in the description under contact information below.
Faculty
The training will be delivered by highly qualified and enthusiastic faculty drawn from experienced Professors, Chartered Financial Analysts, Certified Accountants, and Industry Experts.
Fees
The cost for the in -person, 4-day training is KES. 30,000. The cost includes course materials, Tea & snacks, and Lunch. Transport and Accommodation are NOT included.
Certification
Certificate will be issued upon completion of the training