OVERVIEW

Welcome to the Entrepreneurship and Innovation course. This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the dynamic world of entrepreneurship and innovation.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur or looking to enhance your innovative thinking, you will learn how to develop business ideas, implement innovative strategies, and drive growth in today’s competitive landscape.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, you will be able to:

  • ✓ Explain key concepts in entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • ✓ Develop business ideas.
  • ✓ Evaluate business ideas.
  • ✓ Implement innovative strategies for business growth.
  • ✓ Utilise tools and methodologies for entrepreneurial success.

Course Modules

This comprehensive programme is structured into 14 core modules, guiding you from foundational concepts to advanced strategies. The curriculum covers everything from Entrepreneurial Motivation and Design Thinking to Intellectual Property Management & Commercialisation, culminating in a localised perspective on start-up ecosystems in Kenya.

Learning Methodology

Delivery: Asynchronous / Online & Self-directed

This course is delivered through a fully asynchronous digital learning model, offering maximum flexibility. You will engage with interactive multimedia modules, pre-recorded expert sessions, and peer-to-peer discussion boards.

AFRETEC Network Partners

Addis Ababa Science and Technology University Agostinho Neto University Al Akhawayn University CMU Africa The American University in Cairo Université Cheikh Anta Diop University of Lagos University of Nairobi University of Rwanda University of the Witwatersrand

This programme is an AFRETEC Network initiative, supported by the Mastercard Foundation Mastercard Foundation