GIBS: Certificate Programme in Social Entrepreneurship

The University of Pretoria’s Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) is conducting a Certificate Programme in Social Entrepreneurship (SE) from 2 April to 12 October 2009 in Johannesburg.

The course is aimed at providing the participants with core strategic and operational skills needed for the SE-focused market (NPOs, NGOs and PBOs, etc) to succeed and scale up in the African development context.

Target Audience

• Leaders and managers of social enterprises
• NPOs or other social initiatives
• Government officials
• Donor mangers
• Business people
• CSI executives looking to better understand the emerging SE space

Duration: Four 5-day modules

Timeline: Module 1: 2 -6 April
Module 2: 4-8 June
Module 3: 30 July - 3 Aug
Module 4: 8 - 12 October

Venue: GIBS campus, Johannesburg

Fees: R 12,000

Accreditation: In Year 1, students will receive a Certificate of Participation. By Year 2 it will be an accredited, examined certificate programme.

Modules and Dates:

1. Leadership and Strategic Planning
Dates: 2-6 April 2009

2. Financial Planning and Sustainability
Dates: 4-8 June 2009

3. Operational Management
Dates: 30 July – 3 August 2009

4. Impact Measurement and Marketing
Dates: 8–12 October 2009

Contact Person: Anthony Prangley, email: prangleya@gibs.co.za, tel: 011 771 4000

For more information on GIBS, click here.