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Introduction Welcome to Uganda Martyrs University and the distance-learning Diploma/Bachelors degree programmes in Microfinance and Community Economic Development. These courses are run by the Department of Micro Finance under the Faculty of Business Administration and Management in collaboration with other faculties of the university. The main funders for the programme are Sida in conjunction with GTZ and MAIN. The staff of the University, who have a wide range of international academic qualifications, are committed to working with you throughout your time with us. We encourage a holistic approach to learning and discourage verbatim repetition of notes in assignments and assessments. We believe that this is one‑of‑a‑kind training programme providing a practical understanding of sustainable Microfinance, and supplying the necessary tools to create and operate successful sustainable Microfinance lending programmes in Africa. This comprehensive course using both distance learning and residential requirements satisfies the training and development needs for people already working in Microfinance, as well as those seeking to explore this growing field. Students learn the basics of how Microfinance works and see how Microfinance institutions can be of benefit to clients, particularly rural communities and small enterprise entrepreneurs. You will be assisted and encouraged to think for yourself in a critical fashion about a wide range of issues. We are here to help you learn and to learn with you. We hope that your time with us will be both enjoyable and fruitful. Rev.Fr. Ssemwogerere A. Edward Programme Director Department of Microfinance Who Should Attend? Current Microfinance practitioners, potential lending institutions, bankers and loan officers, NGO executives and staff, government regulators, economists, international donors personnel ‑ anyone with a need or interest in learning more about the principles of sustainable Microfinance in a development context within present‑day Africa. Necessary items for consideration of admission: Application procedures: A: Diploma programme 1.Application Forms should be obtained from Uganda Martyrs University (UMU), UMU-Rubaga Office (Uganda Catholic Social Centre), UMU website or UMU Centres (Moyo, Soroti, Masaka, Mbarara, Kabale & Lira) or with the Catholic Diocesan Education Secretaries or UMU website (www.fiuc.org.umu). 2. Adequate and appropriate documentation showing the successful completion of secondary school and/ or other courses followed in a relevant field of study. 3. A letter of recommendation from a person familiar with the applicant's recent academic work and potential for university study. For candidates from microfinance institutions, or similar organizations, there must also be a letter of recommendation from the appropriate authority. B: Bachelor’s programme 1. A minimum qualification of a Diploma in Micro Finance & Community Economic Development from Uganda Martyrs University. Course Curriculum The Diploma programme in Microfinance and Community Economic Development is a two-year programme comprising of eight modules. The full degree programme comprises of a further eight modules and requires a further two years of study, and is for those who excel at the Diploma programme level. Compulsory residential on-campus sessions are held each year. Diploma students must attend two residential workshops and degree candidates a further two workshops. Course structure Diploma-Level Modules Module 1: An Overview of Microfinance in Africa Module 2: Microfinance and Savings Mobilisation Module 3: Microfinance as a Tool for Development Module 4: Microfinance in a Development Context Module 5: Good Governance, Auditing and Regulation Module 6: Capacity-Building and MFIs Module 7: Microfinance from the Perspective of the Clients Module 8: The Commercialization of Microfinance Degree-Level Modules Module 9: Microfinance and Financial Markets Module 10: Case-Studies of Client-Responsive MFIs Module 11: Microfinance in a Competitative Market Module 12: Microfinance and Agricultural Lending Module 13: Microfinance and Rural Lending Module 14: Managing Microfinance Institutions Module 15: Micro insurance and MFIs Module 16: Reviewing the Essentials Organization of the Programme On-Campus sessions: The purpose of the residential on-campus sessions is to provide more detailed information on selected topics from the course. The format will be a mixture of formal and semi-formal presentations, tutorial sessions, group discussions, interactive question and answer sessions, and library reading. Additional Presentations are made on the following topics during the residential On-Campus sessions: Development & Micro Finance, Contemporary Thinking on Community Economic Development, Credit Risk Management & Delinquency Management, Corporate Governance, Drop-Outs: HIV/Aids and MF Risk Management, Networking & Micro Finance Financial Planning & Monitoring, Growth & Transformation of MFIs, Tools for Competitive Positioning , Human Resource Management & MFI Leadership, Monitoring Evaluation Reporting, Business Excellence & Integrity, Product Diversification, Product Development, Financial Markets, New Technologies & Micro Finance, Institutional Development Assignments: On the completion of each set of modules, a completed workbook must be submitted. Final BA students are also required write a bachelor thesis. The assignments are given to determine the extent and depth of your knowledge of a specific subject and to improve specific skills like logical and critical thinking. Written Assessments: These are done at the end of each academic year in June/July at Nkozi main campus. Diploma Course Assessment: All components of the programme shall contribute to the final mark for each module: Individual assignments per module: 40% Final assessment per module: 60% All assignments and assessments contribute to the final diploma mark. Degree Assessment: Module-based assignments: Years I & II 40% Written assessments: Years I & II 40% Bachelor’s Thesis 20% Communication with the University Address any communication to the university as follows: The Registrar Uganda Martyrs University P.O Box 5498 Kampala (+256) 038 2410607 Email:
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.ug Or The Head Department of Microfinance Uganda Martyrs University P.O. Box 5498, Kampala Telephone: (+256)0782 524712 / (+256)0772 440532 - during office hours Office: (+256)0382410611/0 Fax: 038 410100 Email:
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