Diploma in Microfinance
Investment
UGX i. Online instructor- led: UGX 750,000 per semester ii. Self-Study online: UGX 600,000 per semester. iii. Functional fees: UGX 225,000 per year
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
COURSE OVERVIEW
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.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Microfinance and SACCO staff that wish to acquire skills set that will put them at the pinnacle of Microfinance Business.
- Fresh Graduates seeking for a career in Microfinance financial services
The minimum entry requirements include one of the following:
- A’ level Certificate with One principle pass, or the equivalent
- Diploma holders
- Degree holders
- Foreign students with qualifications from recognised Institutions
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
- Business Environment in Microfinance
- Management and Organization in Microfinance
- Marketing in Microfinance
- Basic Computer Applications
- Human Resource management
- Basic Accounting and Financial Management
- Risk management in Microfinance
- Management information system
- Legal framework for Microfinance Business
- Entrepreneurship and Investment in Microfinance
- Product design & Development in Microfinance
- Business Project
- Monitoring and Evaluation in Microfinance
- Savings and Credit Administration
- History and trends in Microfinance
- Agency and Digital Banking
- Rural & Agricultural value chain financing
- Business Research Methods
- Financial Sector Internship
- Resource Mobilisation in Microfinance
LEARNING OUTCOMES
- Graduates will acquire key skill 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 the development goals.
