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:       

·       Fundamentals of Microfinance

·       Principles of Entrepreneurship 

·       Microfinance Lending and Risk Management

·       Financial Analysis and Performance of MFIs  and Small Business 

·       Small Business Risk Management

·       Governance and Regulation for Microfinance Institutions

·       Market Research and Marketing of Microfinance  Services 

·       Strategic Business Planning for MFIs and SMEs 

Assessment:               Group Presentations, Assignments and Written examinations

Certification:            Qualifying students shall be certified by NUST-CCE