Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship at NAMCOL: The Key to Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success

Last Updated on November 27, 2023 by Elidge Staff

Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship at NAMCOL: The Key to Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success

NAMCOL is offering a Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship!

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or a mid-career professional looking to change your career status? Do you want to acquire the necessary skills to start and grow a successful business? Look no further than the Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship offered by NAMCOL.

Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship at NAMCOL The Key to Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success

The Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship is a one and a half-year distance education program designed to provide entrepreneurial skills to school leavers seeking academic qualifications for employment, mid-career professionals wishing to become entrepreneurs, and current entrepreneurs without formal qualifications in the field. The program aims to address the lack of entrepreneurial skills in the host countries and support the creation and growth of sustainable small businesses.

Who can apply?

Entrepreneurs, mid-career professionals, and anyone aiming to start a business can apply for the program. Those working in non-governmental organizations and the private sector dealing with entrepreneurship projects are also eligible.

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants must have a Grade 12 certificate (20 points in six modules) with an E symbol in English and one year of relevant working experience, OR a Grade 10 certificate (25 points in six modules) with an E symbol in English and three years of relevant working experience. Grade 10 certificate holders are only considered if they have the required working experience in the Business and Entrepreneurship environment.

Programme Content

The program consists of six modules and two institutional core modules. The modules include English for General Communication, Introduction to Computer, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting, The Business Environment, Principles of Marketing, Business Plan Development, and Final Project for Certificate.

Assessment

Assessment will be done through assignments and examinations. There will be two assignments per module, with assignments contributing 50% towards the final mark. An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module. There will be one three-hour examination paper per module, with the exam mark contributing 50% towards the final mark. There will also be an end-of-semester examination.

Fee Structure for 2023

The registration fee for Semester 1 is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. A once-off N$690.00 data fee is charged with registration for 10G of data each month for the whole year. The registration fee for Semester 2 is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by September 30. The total cost of the program, inclusive of the compulsory N$690.00 per year data fee, is N$5 770.00.

Invest in Your Entrepreneurial Future with NAMCOL By completing the Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship program at NAMCOL, you can acquire the necessary entrepreneurial skills to start and grow a successful business. Don’t let a lack of formal qualifications hold you back from achieving your entrepreneurial dreams. Apply today and invest in your future!

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship program?

The program is designed to provide entrepreneurial skills to school leavers and mid-career professionals who want to become entrepreneurs or start their own business.

Who is the program targeted towards?

The program targets entrepreneurs, mid-career professionals, and anyone who wants to start their own business, including those working in non-governmental organizations and the private sector.

What are the admission requirements for the program?

For grade 12 certificate holders, they need 20 points in six modules, an E symbol in English, and one year of relevant working experience. For grade 10 certificate holders, they need 25 points in six modules, an E symbol in English, and three years of relevant working experience.

How is the program assessed?

Assessment is done through assignments and examinations. Two assignments per module will contribute 50% towards the final mark, and an admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module. There is also one three-hour examination paper per module that will contribute 50% towards the final mark.

What is the duration of the program?

The program is a one and a half-year (18 months) distance education study program.

What are the modules included in the program?

The program consists of 6 Modules and 2 Institutional core modules, which cover topics such as English for General Communication, Introduction to Computer, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Accounting, The Business Environment, Principles of Marketing, Business Plan Development, and Final Project for Certificate.

Who is eligible to apply for the program?

Entrepreneurs, mid-career professionals, and anyone aiming to start a business can apply for the program.

What is the fee structure for the program?

The registration fee is N$2690.00 for Semester 1, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. For Semester 2, the registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by September 30. The total fee for the program is N$5 770.00, inclusive of the compulsory N$690.00 per year data fee.

What is the purpose of the program?

The program aims to provide entrepreneurial skills to those who want to become entrepreneurs or start their own business, and to support the creation and growth of sustainable small businesses.