AFRICAN ARK COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

The partnership between Balloon Ventures (UK) and African Ark College of Management Sciences (AACMS) is a strategic collaboration focused on fostering entrepreneurship and vocational excellence fanancing in Western Uganda. While Balloon Ventures is primarily a UK-based social enterprise and financial institution, its partnership with the college serves as a bridge between academic learning and real-world business growth. Core Objectives of the Partnership The collaboration is built on three main pillars designed to move students from theoretical knowledge to economic independence: Entrepreneurship Training: Integrating the "Balloon Enterprise Curriculum" into the college's vocational programs. This curriculum focuses on the "Lean Startup" methodology—teaching students how to test business ideas with minimal resources before scaling. Job Creation ("Good Jobs" Initiative): Balloon Ventures works with the college to identify high-potential graduates a...

AFRICAN ARK COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 2025 PROJECTS For the 2025 academic year, African Ark College of Management Sciences (AACMS) in Kasese, Uganda, is focusing on several key institutional and student-led projects. These initiatives primarily center on digital transformation, vocational skill empowerment, and inclusive education for rural communities. 1. Flagship Institutional Project: Improving E-Learning The most significant project for 2025 is the "Improving Digital Education in Vocational Skills Development" initiative. This project is specifically designed to bridge the digital divide for rural poor and persons with disabilities. • Objective: To build a robust e-learning system and infrastructure. • Key Activities: • Training: Empowering 350 students and 50 teachers in digital literacy and online instruction. • Infrastructure: Establishing five demonstration computer laboratories in the Kasese region. • Hardware: Distributing 50 computers and 350 smartphones to s...

college offers Both scholarships and bursaries are forms of financial aid for students that do not have to be repaid. The main difference lies in the criteria used to award them. Scholarships Scholarships are primarily merit-based. This means they are awarded based on a student's achievements, skills, or potential. The criteria for scholarships can be varied and often include: Academic Excellence: High grades, strong test scores, and a high GPA. Talent: Achievements in sports, music, art, or other extracurricular activities. Leadership and Community Involvement: Participation in clubs, volunteer work, or other leadership roles. Scholarships are a form of recognition for a student's hard work and are often very competitive. The amount awarded can range from a small, one-time payment to full tuition coverage. Bursaries Bursaries are primarily need-based. They are awarded to students who demonstrate a genuine financial need to help them afford their education. The key facto...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6R8TSP7kCbE