Foundation in Small Business & Social Enterprise Start-up

Transform your future with quality education designed to empower and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

Awarded by

ATHE

Duration

full time - 9 months / part time 12 months

Installments

12 months installment plan

Class Mode

Online

Intake

Every Month

Scholarship Fee

Merit based scholarship

Overview of the program

The ATHE Level 3 Diploma in Small Business and Social Enterprise Start-up is a 60-credit qualification that teaches learners how to research, plan, launch, operate, and review a small business or social enterprise.

It combines applied knowledge with hands-on entrepreneurial skills. Learners design an enterprise idea, conduct market research, prepare financial plans, launch the business, monitor progress, and evaluate performance.

This qualification is ideal for O/L finishers, early-stage entrepreneurs, career changers, and adults returning to education who want practical business start-up experience or to progress to Level 4 Diplomas and higher education.

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Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

  • Completed GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Minimum of 5 S passes with C passes for English & Mathematics

Teaching Methods

Modules Covered

Market Research

Business and Financial Planning

Quality Assurance

Presenting a Business Plan

Running and Monitoring a Small Enterprise Start-up

Reviewing Performance of an Enterprise Start-up

Career opportunities & salary range

Small Business Owner / Micro-Entrepreneur

Local Salary Range
LKR 80,000 – 250,000+


Global Salary Range
LKR 200,000 – 800,000

Social Enterprise Coordinator (Junior)

Local Salary Range
LKR 70,000 – 150,000


Global Salary Range
LKR 200,000 – 700,000

Business Development Assistant

Local Salary Range
LKR 70,000 – 140,000


Global Salary Range
LKR 220,000 – 750,000

Program Fees Overview

Sri Lankan Students

Registration Fee
LKR 15,000
Course Fee
LKR 125,000
Standard Instalment Plan:
  • Initial Payment: LKR 15,000
  •  Monthly Instalments: LKR 9900 × 12 months – 133,800

International Students

Registration Fee
55 USD
Course Fee
600 USD

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