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CELI Entrepreneurship Courses

From Theory to Venture Creation

Entrepreneurship is a core and cross-cutting component of the Catholic University of Rwanda’s academic curriculum. Through CELI, all CUR students are introduced to entrepreneurship as both a career pathway and a practical problem-solving discipline.

The courses below are delivered in collaboration with strategic partners and enable students to progress from theory to practice, culminating in the attainment of an internationally recognized certificate in entrepreneurship.

Basic Entrepreneurship Courses

Foundation Level (Credit-bearing) — Instructor: Ms. Julienne Murekeyisoni

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

This course introduces students to entrepreneurship as a mindset, a discipline, and a driver of socio-economic development. Students explore opportunity recognition, innovation, ethical enterprise, and the role of entrepreneurs in society.

Key Focus Areas

  • Entrepreneurial mindset and ethics
  • Opportunity recognition
  • Innovation and value creation
  • Entrepreneurship in national development
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Entrepreneurship & Project Management

This course equips students with practical project planning and execution skills within an entrepreneurial context. Emphasis is placed on managing resources, timelines, risks, and outcomes in startup and innovation projects.

Key Focus Areas

  • Project planning and execution
  • Risk and resource management
  • Team coordination
  • Monitoring and evaluation of entrepreneurial projects
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CUR Venture Lab Courses

Program Overview

The CUR Venture Lab Training Program is CELI’s flagship hands-on entrepreneurship course bundle. Derived from the Wadhwani Ignite Program, it comprises 12 intensive modules delivered over a 14-week entrepreneurial journey.

Instructor
Dr. Patrice Habinshuti
Duration
14 Weeks
Certification
Wadhwani Ignite International
Module 1

Problem Identification

Macro-industry analysis, real-world problem assembly, deep problem examination

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Module 2

Customer Identification & Needs Validation

Customer segments, Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD), personas, validation techniques

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Module 3

Solution Idea Generation

Structured ideation methods, solution framing

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Module 4 Milestone

Opportunity & Competition Mapping

Market trends, competitor analysis, market sizing (TAM)

Milestone 1: Venture Viability Presentation
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Module 5

Prototype Development & MVP

Prototype types, early builds, validation prototypes

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Module 6

Opportunity Feasibility Assessment

Market positioning, opportunity sizing

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Module 7 Milestone

Business Modelling

Revenue models, Lean Canvas development

Milestone 2: Venture Viability Presentation
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Module 8

Marketing & Sales Strategy

Go-To-Market (GTM) strategies, sales process mapping

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Module 9

Financial Management for Profitability

Startup costs, financial planning, path to profitability, bootstrapping and funding

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Module 10

Team & Talent Requirements

Co-founder sourcing, mentor identification, team building

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Module 11

Scale Orientation

Growth strategies, persuasive storytelling, scale readiness

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Module 12 Milestone

Final Venture Presentation

Full investor-ready pitch

Milestone 3: Certification Pitch
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Enrollment & Benefits

Build a real startup venture while studying and gain access to CELI’s incubation and acceleration programs.

Earn CUR academic credit + International Certificate

Build a real startup venture while studying

Access to incubation & acceleration programs

Position for careers as Founder or Innovation Consultant