Who wish to start or develop their own business at some point in the future. Apply modern management techniques to this sector. Analyse problems and develop solutions within the small business sector. Develop interpersonal skills for the guidance and counselling of small business personnel. The Programme is a one year Master's programme taught over the two 15 week semesters, involving lectures, seminars and group work within a small business based project in the second semester.
Assessment is by a mixture of course work and examination elements.
Satisfactory completion of the taught units leads to the award of a Diploma. The Master's degree is awarded on the satisfactory completion of a dissertation which is developed following the Diploma Examinations. The programme is open to individuals holding a recognised university honours degree or equivalent professional qualification. The development of the small business sector continues to be a priority area for the majority of countries in both the developed and under-developed world. The need for professionally trained small business advisors is an important element in the development of the small business sector in these countries.