About Course

The Executive Certificate in Microfinance and Entrepreneurship (ECEME) is a 6-month course offered over two (2) blocks of 3 months each. The target market covers Microfinance practitioners, staff members of microfinance institutions, banks with microfinance & SME’s Business Units, entrepreneurs of small to medium enterprises, employees of government department and NGOs involved in running microfinance projects for marginalized communities.

Entry Requirements: 5 O’ Level’s, special entry considered on merit. Access to
the Internet, and basic computer knowledge.
Duration: 6 months taught in 2 Blocks over weekends (Sat and Sun).

Course Content:

1. Fundamentals of Microfinance
2. Principles of Entrepreneurship
3. Microfinance Lending and Risk Management
4. Financial Analysis and Performance of MFIs and Small Business
5. Small Business Risk Management
6. Governance and Regulation for Microfinance Institutions
7. Market Research and Marketing of Microfinance Services
8. Strategic Business Planning for MFIs and SMEs

Assessment: Group Presentations, Assignments and Written examinations
Certification: Qualifying students shall be certified by NUST-CCE