Social Sciences

Permanent URI for this collection

http://oasis.col.org/handle/11599/2423

Browse

Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs / Elimu Ya Kifedha Kwa Wajasiriamali
(2024) Lugendo, Dorine; Nyangara, Karen; Commonwealth of Learning (COL); Nyangara, Karen; Kangahi, Maurine (Translator)
The Commonwealth of Learning has designed learning materials on Financial Literacy for Entrepreneurs in non-formal education. There are two sets of resources in English and Kiswihili: A Participant’s Handbook and A Facilitator’s Manual. The Participant’s Manual consists of easy-to-follow lessons for beginning entrepreneurs, designed to ensure adaptability, flexibility in delivery and relevance in low resource settings. The Facilitator’s Manual gives instructions for quick and easy preparation for facilitating each learning unit. Kiswahili: Shirika la Commonwealth of Learning imeunda nyenzo za kujifunzia kuhusu Maarifa ya Kifedha kwa Wajasiriamali katika elimu isiyo rasmi. Kuna seti mbili za Nyenzo: Kitabu cha Mshiriki na Mwongozo wa Mwezeshaji. Mwongozo wa Mshiriki unajumuisha masomo ambayo ni rahisi kufuatilia kwa wajasiriamali wanaoanza, vimeundwa kuhakikisha urahisi wa kuendana na mazingira, wepesi katika utoaji wa mafunzo katika maeneo yenye rasilimali chache. Mwongozo wa Mwezeshaji unatoa maelekezo rahisi na ya haraka kwa ajili ya kuwezesha kila mada ya mafunzo.
eCommerce for Entrepreneurs
(2024) Mwaisaka, Douglas; Commonwealth of Learning (COL); Nyangara, Karen
The Commonwealth of Learning has designed learning materials on eCommerce for Entrepreneurs in non-formal education. There are two sets of resources: A Participant’s Handbook and A Facilitator’s Manual. The Participant’s Manual consists of easy-to-follow lessons for beginning entrepreneurs, designed to ensure adaptability, flexibility in delivery and relevance in low resource settings. The Facilitator’s Manual gives instructions for quick and easy preparation for facilitating each learning unit.
Introduction to Sustainable Development in Business
(2021-04) Chadeea, Tomal; Doomun, Rubeena
This module aims to introduce you to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and discuss issues related to sustainable development in business. We will be linking the SDG concepts to the COVID-19 pandemic and encourage you through forums to share your personal and country experiences with us. We will also discuss post-COVID-19 issues, introduce strategies to initiate the conversation about how to build a robust, resilient and even more sustainable world.
Capacity Building for Non-Governmental Organisations in the Disability Sector
(2020-11) Janabadi, Zoya
The training programme on “Capacity Building for NGOs in the Disability Sector” is being offered by the Global Rainbow Foundation as part of the project ''Enable Mauritius: Leaving No-one Behind, people with disabilities'' which is funded by the European Union, and targets managers and/or staff of non-governmental organisations who work in the disability sector. There are six modules in this programme. The main content is hosted on the mooKIT platform and you will be guided on how to access the materials. Face to face sessions will be organised as per timetable issued by GRF. Each module has a different tutor/ team and you will be expected to interact with them through the forums or through any other channel of communication specified by the tutors.
Introduction to Social Media Marketing: Course Material
(2021-05) Singh, Tejinderpal; Commonwealth of Learning
Social Media has become a buzz word, and it is a vital part of business around the world. There are over 3.8 billion people on social media networks that constitute more than half of the people on earth. Such a boom in social media offers an opportunity for individuals, businesses, governments, social organisations and communities to share, connect and communicate without any geographical boundaries. Many organisations have already started leveraging the power of social media in business communication and marketing. This course has been designed to provide you with a full understanding of how to plan, manage and execute a successful social media strategy using various online platforms. Participants will gain fundamental knowledge of social media marketing as well a specific skill sets to create, manage, track and monitor social media marketing campaigns using social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.
MOOC: Introduction to Sustainable Development in Business
(2020) Mohee, Romeela; Chadeea, T; Doomun, R
The aim of this course is to introduce you to SDGs and discuss issues related to sustainable development in business. This course is intended for professionals in the field of sustainability, NGOs and university students. This course does not require any prior exposure to sustainable development or business, but the awareness of environmental issues and implications for trade, consumption and production is desirable.
Business for Sustainable Development
(2018) Bissoon, U; Jugurnath, B; Bundhoo, M A Z; Lamport, M; Pariag, Neeveditah; Ramdhony, D; Gukhool, A
This module was developed by the Open University of Mauritius with support from COL for the CEMBA/MPA programme. It seeks to introduce learners to principles of sustainable development and how they relate to business. The module consists of the following seven units: Concepts in Sustainable Business; The SDG 2030 Goals Applied to Businesses; Strategies and Tools for Sustainable Business; Integrated Reporting; Sustainable Trade and Economic Growth; Adopting a Sustainable Business Model, and Sustainable Consumption and Production (SDG12). Advisers: Dr K S Sukon, Prof R Mohee, and Dr S Mishra
Digital Marketing
(2018-06) Juwaheer, T D; Rosun, S; Sungkur, R K
This module provides an understanding of the ever evolving digital landscape and examines the strategic role of digital marketing processes and tools in designing the overall Marketing strategy and the Digital Marketing Plan. It explores the challenges of Interactive media, the online market place, and the creative challenges of communicating and retention strategies of customers through these media, the main search engines and the future trends in digital marketing. This module has been designed for those who want to understand the key elements of building an effective digital marketing strategy. Covering best practice and using case studies throughout, the module offers a practical guide to the core techniques in digital marketing.
Gender Case Studies from the Commonwealth
(2018) Modesto, Stanley; Fagbemi, Ayodele; Gungea, Meera; Abeysekara, Nalin; Barnett, Margarett
This compilation of gender case studies and corresponding teaching notes were created for the Commonwealth Executive Masters of Business Administration (CEMBA) and Public Administration (CEMPA) programmes. The studies feature cases from across the Commonwealth and were written by faculty from institutions that offer the programmes.
Business Information Systems
(2012) Thompson, Derrick; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
The Business Information System course will prepare future entrepreneurs to use information and communication technology to support the growth and success of their business venture. They will be prepared to maximize the potential of the internet to attract and support customers, communicate with employees and others and support business operations. The entrepreneur will be able to employ business applications to automate their business practices and operations.
Mentoring, Coaching, and Consulting
(2012) Modesto, Stanslaus T; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
The Mentoring, Coaching, and Consulting course prepares entrepreneurs to become business mentors and coaches, and to be able to establish a consultancy within their sector or industry. Entrepreneurs should be willing to coach and mentor their employees and subcontractors. They ought to be able to share their experiences with fellow entrepreneurs and individuals, exploring the potential of establishing their own businesses. Many entrepreneurs will be interested in taking their specific expertise to aspiring business - persons, and employees in their organisations to help them succeed in business ventures, and perform entrepreneurial tasks more competently. The course, therefore, systematically exposes students to definitions of key concepts, and how these function in the context of an enterprise; and guides students on the conduct of mentoring, coaching and consulting on the basis of views about learning, as well as on how to evaluate the efficacy of coaching and mentoring interventions.
CAPE Entrepreneurship: Unit 2 - Entrepreneurship Practice
(2017-06-27) Spencer, Carlene; O'Mard, Janelle; Morris-Techeira, Micheala; Frederick, Tasheba; Peters-Richardson, Jacqueline
This is a course developed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Antigua and Barbuda for the students of Antigua State College. The course is at the level of Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).
CAPE Entrepreneurship: Unit 1 - Entrepreneurship Theory
(2017-06-27) Spencer, Carlene; O'Mard, Janelle; Samuel, Claudette; Phillip, Renee; Frederick, Tasheba; Peters-Richardson, Jacqueline
This is a course developed by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Antigua and Barbuda for the students of Antigua State College. The course is at the level of Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) of the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC).
Certificate Programme in Community Development (CCD)
(2016) Swaraj, C; L K, Padma
The Certificate Programme in Community Development (CCD) is aimed at building and strengthening the capabilities of community workers, such as in-service Preraks (literacy workers), so that they may have the knowledge and skills to plan, manage, implement, and document activities to facilitate community development. The learning materials were developed by State Resource Centre, Kerala India with support from the Commonwealth of Learning. The programme consists of 4 modules: Social Work & Development, Environment Education, Civic Sense, and Project Work.
Team Management
(2013) Powley, Roger; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
The Team Management course will prepare future entrepreneurs to effectively form, motivate and manage business teams to achieve the vision and business goals of the new venture.
Strategic Planning (Course)
(2012) Dhuvandranand, Seethiah; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
The aim of this Strategic Planning Course is to describe to entrepreneurs how to plan the activities of their business to ensure competitive advantage and subsequent sustained profitability. They will be able to identify strategies, give scope and direction to their business, and make the right decisions based on matching strategies with available resources and capabilities. A number of theories, concepts, tools and techniques will be described and applied to hypothetical and real business situations. Strategic management tools such as Porter’s Five Forces model, PESTEL & SWOT analysis will be operationalized in a practical, hands‐on approach to learning. The course will therefore systematically expose the learner to a number of concepts and tools which will be applied to the context of the business enterprise. The common thread of the whole course will be the strategic management process.
Project Management
(2012) Walter, Sasae; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
After completing this course you should be able to: discuss the nature of project management and how it differs from general business management; examine how project management can be used to support business growth; explain the project management process and procedures in accordance with PMI guidelines and PMBOK applications; employ project management software; develop project schedules including PERT, Gantt and WBS; assign and manage resources using project management software; employ project management forms and checklists; manage project teams.
Financial Management
(2013) Ganamotse, Gaofetoge N; Tariq, Adeelah; Sekatle, Rapelang D; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
Financial management is an introductory course which provides the applied and realistic view of financial management for today’s’ entrepreneurs. It is the basis of fundamental concepts of business finance, investment and an understanding of financial calculations. It sets a ground understanding of the elements of Financial Management in an Enterprise by describing the corporation and its operating environment. The contents of this course provide the understanding, knowledge and essential skills; any manager should have when considering proposing project and assessing its financial viability and impact on the business.
Business Research: An Introduction
(2012-12) Carbol, Barry; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
This Business Research course is designed to prepare future entrepreneurs to employ research methods to gather, collate, and analyze business data that is important to the success of their business venture. Upon completion of the course, individuals will be able to use simple statistical analysis methods, produce data gathering instruments, identify types of data that would be useful to an entrepreneur and apply appropriate analysis methods to examine the impact of the data on business operations. // This course forms part of the Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Entrepreneurship (BBE) developed through the Virtual University for Small States of the Commonwealth.
Business Law
(2011) Modesto, Stanslaus T; Tichapondwa, Charles M; Virtual University for the Small States of the Commonwealth (VUSSC); Commonwealth of Learning
Business Law is one of the critical courses for the entrepreneur. Without exception, every business enterprise, at one point or another, finds itself dealing with legal issues. The law itself is a broad field, and it is difficult to discuss it exhaustively. The most exceptional thing about Business Law is that it is inclusive of other branches of law such as labour law, and employment law. Our discussion will, therefore, take these into account. However, at the centre of Business Law are law of contract, law of sale, law of lease, and law of agency. These are discussed in some depth, and at every turn, the entrepreneur is expected to infuse personal experience and typical business practical examples into the discussion and activities. The primary aim of going through the course is to prepare future entrepreneurs to operate their business within the local and legal framework of their respective countries.

Browse

Recent Submissions