Entrepreneurship & Finance
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Program Description
The Entrepreneurship & Finance program teaches you how businesses start, run, and grow, and how money is managed inside them. You will study basic accounting, financial planning and budgeting, business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Practical topics include using spreadsheets for budgets, creating business plans, and pitching ideas. This program prepares you for roles like Business Manager, Marketing Specialist, Human Resources Officer, Financial Analyst, or starting your own enterprise. It builds hands-on skills that employers value, and gives you the confidence to manage operations, make financial decisions, and create new business opportunities in Ghana and beyond.
Aims & Objectives
Develop a complete business plan, including market analysis, revenue model, and operational plan, by the end of the course.
Master basic accounting and budgeting skills using Microsoft Excel to produce cash flow and simple financial statements.
Understand core marketing principles and create a basic digital marketing campaign with measurable goals.
Create and pitch a viable startup idea or small business proposal to peers or mentors, demonstrating market fit and financial projections.
Why Choose This Program?
High demand for business skills
Employers and small businesses in Ghana seek graduates who can manage operations, handle finances, and grow sales, creating many job opportunities.
Practical, hands-on learning
The program emphasizes real projects, business plan development, and pitches, so you apply knowledge from day one.
Pathway to entrepreneurship
You gain the tools to start and run your own business, access to local incubators, and opportunities for microfinance and competitions.
Transferable digital and analytical skills
Skills in Excel, basic accounting software, and digital marketing prepare you for diverse roles across industries.
Skills & Tools
Skills You'll Develop
Use Excel for budgeting, cash flow models, financial statements, charts, and basic analysis.
Record transactions, prepare simple ledgers and trial balances, and use basic accounting software such as QuickBooks.
Create budgets, forecast income and expenses, and assess profitability for small businesses.
Use tools like Canva and basic analytics to design campaigns, track engagement, and reach customers online.
Tools & Resources
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
QuickBooks or basic accounting software
Canva or similar digital design tool
Challenges & Tips
Challenges
Difficulty understanding financial formulas and concepts
Connecting theory to real business situations
Tips & Advice
Practice with step by step examples, use Excel templates, and ask teachers for extra problem-solving sessions.
Work on local case studies, visit small businesses, and do practical projects to apply classroom learning.
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