PLU | SM BA In Microfinance And Cooperative Management
THE PROGRAM AIM AND OBJECTIVES
Aim
The aim of this programme is to make students understand the concept of microfinance and cooperative management while also demonstrate to them the importance of microfinance to the growth and success of microfinance organizations.
Objectives
The objectives of the program are:
- To enable students become familiar with theories, concepts and principles of microfinance
- To help students become competent practitioners in a chosen field of microfinance and cooperative management
- To advance student’s career objectives in microfinance by developing the skills and knowledge in various areas of microfinance business
YEAR 1
SEMESTER ONE
1. MIF 111 Introduction to Business
2. MIF 112 Introduction to Business Communication
3. MIF 113 Introduction to Strategic Management
4. MIF 114 Management Principles and Practice
SEMESTER TWO
1. MIF 121 Introduction to Business Mathematics and Statistics
2. MIF 122 Computer Applications
3. MIF 123 Introduction to Organization Behaviour
4. MIF 124 Introduction to Entrepreneurship
YEAR 2
SEMESTER ONE
1. MIF 211 Introduction to Business Law
2. MIF 212 Micro Economics
3. MIF 213 Financial Accounting 1
4. MIF 214 Introduction to Financial Institutions and Financial Markets
SEMESTER TWO
1. MIF 221 Principles of Cooperation
2. MIF 222 Economics of Microfinance
3. MIF 223 Cost and Management Accounting
4. MIF 224 Financial Accounting 2
YEAR 3
SEMESTER ONE
1. MIF 311 Research Methodology
2. MIF 312 Communication and Information Technology
3. MIF 313 Legal Aspects of Microfinance
4. MIF 314 Entrepreneurship
SEMESTER TWO
1. MIF 321 Principles of Marketing
2. MIF 322 Quantitative Techniques
3. MIF 323 Human Resource Management
4. MIF 324 Financial Management and Principles of Rural Finance
YEAR 4
SEMESTER ONE
1. MIF 411 Community Organization
2. MIF 412 Savings and Lending Processes Management
3. MIF 413 Risk Management in Microfinance Institutions
4. MIF 414 Fund Raising and Resource Mobilization
SEMESTER TWO
1. MIF 421 Auditing and Structure Management of SACCOS
2. MIF 422 Project Identification and Implementation
3. MIF 423 Managerial Economics
4. MIF 424 Research Project