This is a 12 month full time extensive course for individuals with some previous experience as manager for a small business, or middle manager at large company or
an owner of a small to medium size business.
It is also designed for undergraduate or similar level students who wish to develop their creativity and confidence.
The course will run both locally in Africa as well as include training in Europe, with some months spent on-site commercial environments.
The curriculum will include the following subjects (amongst others):
- Understanding the new global economy and how to succeed
- Identifying opportunities and evaluating risk
- Developing a realistic business plan for sustainable growth
- Secure financing and implement budgetary controls
- Exploit global initiatives such as Free Trade Labelling Organisation
- Explore global growth markets for local produce and skill
- Exploit the internet and mobile communications for finding new markets
- Building infrastructure and outsourcing non-core activities
- Find and negotiate regional representations
- Develop language and cross cultural knowledge
- Presentation and speaking in public
- Time management
- Develop product branding & marketing
- Customer and partner relationship management
- Team development and management
- Sales & negotiation skills
- Relationship building
- Mergers & Acquisitions as an alternative to organic growth
Admissions are considered on a mix of ability, experience, personality and aptitude. Candidates shall apply with full CV and a personal letter to
.