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LEARNING OUTCOMES AND BENEFITS

Graduates will acquire key skills set, putting them at the pinnacle of microfinance business management in the financial sector. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the contribution of microfinance to improved livelihoods within the diverse communities in developing countries; Explore real-world examples of establishing multi-tier institutions and networks, building linkages with banks and other financial institutions and opportunities and challenges of structuring value-chain oriented finance products in community based models; • Design and apply appropriate tools to measure and manage social performance in the microfinance sector; • Critically evaluate microfinance projects and programs and develop solutions from moral, professional and academic perspectives; • Identify microfinance management and organisational problems, isolate critical factors, generate feasible alternatives and, after critical thinking and analysis, come up with the most appropriate and ethical solutions towards achievement of world developing goals.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The minimum entry requirements include one of the following: 1. A’ level Certificate with One principle pass, or the equivalent 2. Diploma holders 3. Mature Age entrants 4. Degree holders 5. Foreign students with qualifications from recognised Institutions

DURATION AND COST

Duration : 2 years (4 semesters)

COST: I. Online instructor- led: UGX 750,000 per semester II. Self-Study online: UGX 600,000 per semester. II. Functional fees: 225,000 per year