Programmes

Our Programmes

From entry-level certificates to executive short courses and advanced postgraduate study, AUE offers Programmes designed to shape the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders across Africa.


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Certificates & Diplomas

Flexible access qualifications that widen participation, build professional capability, and create progression routes into degree study.

Certificate Programmes (NQF Level 5)

  • Certificate in Business & Entrepreneurship
  • Certificate in Educational Foundations & Human Development
  • Certificate in Legal Administration & Paralegal Studies
  • Certificate in Engineering & Industrial Technology
  • Certificate in Health & Applied Sciences
  • Certificate in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Duration: 1 year
Programmes / Blended / Online
Access Route

Diploma Programmes (NQF Level 6)

  • Diploma in Business Administration
  • Diploma in Education (General)
  • Diploma in Legal Studies
Duration: 2 years
Programmes / Blended / Online
Progression to Degree

Undergraduate Degrees

Industry-aligned bachelor’s Programmes designed to prepare graduates for employment, entrepreneurship, public leadership, and innovation.

Bachelor of Business Administration & Innovation (BBI)

Business leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, and applied management for future-ready graduates.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Business

Bachelor of Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Digital growth, branding, innovation, and entrepreneurial capability for modern market environments.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Marketing

Bachelor of Economics & Development Studies

Economic analysis, policy thinking, and development practice aligned to African priorities.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Economics

Bachelor of Finance & Investment

Finance, investment analysis, decision-making, and value creation for private and public sectors.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Finance

Bachelor of Public Management and Political Science

Governance, administration, public leadership, and policy insight for national and regional impact.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Public Sector

Bachelor of Education (Primary Education)

Teacher preparation for strong foundational learning and classroom excellence in primary education.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Education

Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

Pedagogical and subject-focused training for the development of effective secondary school educators.

NQF 7
3–4 years
Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Legal training for advocacy, justice, public service, and ethical leadership in African societies.

NQF 7/8
3–4 years
Law

Short Courses & Executive Education

Practical executive and professional learning for working adults, organisations, and future-focused leaders seeking agile skills, digital capability, and entrepreneurial growth.

Short Courses and Executive Education

Digital Transformation for Leaders

Short professional learning focused on technology, strategy, and leading change in modern organisations.

Executive
Professional

Entrepreneurship & Business Development

Practical training for startup formation, market opportunity, value creation, and small business growth.

Applied
Enterprise

Data Analytics for Business

Skill-building for evidence-based decision-making, dashboard literacy, and applied business insight.

Digital
Analytics

Project Management Essentials

Core tools for planning, coordination, execution, and accountability across organisational projects.

Management
Skills

Honours Programmes

High-demand postgraduate progression qualifications that deepen disciplinary expertise and strengthen access to advanced academic and professional opportunities.

Bachelor of Business Administration (Honours)

Advanced business leadership and strategic management development.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Business Science (Honours)

Applied advanced study in business analysis and commercial decision-making.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Project Management (Honours)

Advanced capability in project systems, planning, and delivery leadership.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Finance and Investment (Honours)

Advanced finance, investment thinking, and strategic economic analysis.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Economics and Development Studies (Honours)

Deeper policy and development analysis for African growth challenges.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Educational Management (Honours)

Leadership and administration in contemporary educational institutions.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Public Management (Honours)

Advanced public-sector leadership, policy, and governance capability.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Political Science (Honours)

Advanced political thought, governance analysis, and institutional leadership.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Specialised legal development for advanced legal and policy practice.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Bachelor of Education (Honours)

Advanced pedagogical and leadership development in education.

NQF 8 | 1 year

Master’s & Doctoral Studies

Advanced professional and research qualifications designed for leaders, academics, legal professionals, and policy thinkers shaping the future of Africa.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Executive leadership, strategic decision-making, innovation, and enterprise development.

NQF 9 | 2 years | Master’s

Master of Education & Leadership

Advanced educational leadership, institutional management, and transformation in learning systems.

NQF 9 | 2 years | Master’s

Master of Laws (LLM)

Higher-level legal scholarship and specialised law and policy development.

NQF 9 | 2 years | Master’s

PhD in Business Leadership

Research-intensive study for advanced leadership, business strategy, and organisational transformation.

NQF 10 | 3–5 years | Doctoral

PhD in Education

Doctoral research for educational policy, leadership, innovation, and academic advancement.

NQF 10 | 3–5 years | Doctoral

PhD in Law

Advanced legal research for jurisprudence, regulation, justice systems, and public policy impact.

NQF 10 | 3–5 years | Doctoral

Why study at AUE?

Programmes are designed to combine academic depth, professional relevance, entrepreneurship, and digital innovation.

African Relevance, Global Standards

Curricula respond to local development realities while maintaining international relevance.

Industry-Integrated Learning

Programmes combine knowledge, employability, and practical business capability.

Flexible Delivery

Programmes, blended, and approved online modes improve access for diverse learners.

Entrepreneurial DNA

Students are prepared not only for jobs, but for leadership, innovation, and value creation.

Ready to shape your future?

Take the next step towards becoming an entrepreneurial leader. Applications for AUE Programmes are now open.