FLAGSHIP ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMME
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SBA Flagship Entrepreneurship Program
SBA Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme
12 Months · $100/month · March 2026
A 12‑Month, HEXCO‑Aligned, Ivy‑League‑Standard Programme for Africa’s Next Generation of Enterprise Builders
Start Date: March 2026
Graduation: March 2027
Delivery: Hybrid (Live Webinars + Applied Labs + Masterclasses)
Programme Overview
The SBA Flagship Entrepreneurship Programme is Sharpe Business Academy’s premier enterprise leadership programme designed to develop founders, business leaders, and entrepreneurial stewards capable of building viable, scalable, and well‑governed African enterprises.
This is not a short course. It is a full institutional formation programme for those who are serious about building businesses that last.
The programme integrates:
- Strategy and competitive advantage.
- Financial discipline and cash‑flow mastery
- Operations and execution excellence
- Governance, ethics and stewardship
- Leadership and founder transition
- Investment readiness and institutional growth
Who This Program Is For
This programme is designed for:
- Founders and co‑founders of growing businesses
- Business unit heads and senior managers
- SME owners and family‑business leaders
- Entrepreneurs within corporate or supply‑chain ecosystems
- High‑potential professionals preparing for enterprise leadership
You do not need to start a new company to enrol.
But you must be prepared to think, decide, and act like an owner.
SBA Philosophy - Entrepreneurship as Stewardship
12 Months · $100/month · March 2026
At Sharpe Business Academy, entrepreneurship is not about hype. It is about stewardship.
We train:
- Entrepreneurs who protect capital
- Leaders who build systems
- Founders who govern growth
- Executives who create institutional value
This programme develops not just business owners —
It develops enterprise builders.
Duration: 12 Months
Start: March 2026
End: February 2027
Graduation: March 2027
Monthly Learning Model (Executive Modular Format)
Each month follows a structured executive rhythm:
1️⃣ Week 1 – One flagship case study released
2️⃣ Week 1 – Major applied assignment issued
3️⃣ Week 2 – LIVE case discussion via webinar / hybrid class
4️⃣ Final 10 days – Student submission window
5️⃣ 7–10 days – Faculty grading & written feedback
6️⃣ Grades released before the next module begins
This ensures deep learning, live engagement, and rigorous academic standards.
Signature Program Features
Case‑Driven Learning (Ivy‑League Standard)
- One flagship Harvard‑style case study per month
- Socratic teaching and live executive discussion
Quarterly Flagship Masterclasses
Mandatory cohort convenings with visiting professors, senior executives and investors:
28 March 2026 – Enterprise Foundations & Stewardship
30 May 2026 – Scaling, Capital & Execution Excellence
26 September 2026 – Governance, Investment & Institution Building
Capstone: Ken Sharpe Strategy Statement
Each participant designs a 5‑year enterprise strategy covering:
- Growth and competitive positioning
- Financial sustainability
- Governance and stewardship
- Execution roadmap
Sharpe Tank Final Pitch
A formal investor‑ and board‑style defence before a panel of executives, investors and faculty.
Curriculum Overview
Month | Theme | Signature Case |
|---|---|---|
March 2026 | Stewardship Foundations | (TBA) |
April 2026 | Business Models & Strategy | (TBA) |
May 2026 | Go‑to‑Market Strategy | (TBA) |
June 2026 | Finance & Cash Discipline | (TBA) |
July 2026 | Operations & Execution | (TBA) |
August 2026 | People & Founder Leadership | (TBA) |
September 2026 | Governance & Stewardship | (TBA) |
October 2026 | Scaling & Ecosystems | (TBA) |
November 2026 | Digital & Innovation | (TBA) |
December 2026 | Strategy & Capstone | (TBA) |
January 2027 | Investment Readiness | (TBA) |
February 2027 | Boards & Sharpe Tank | (TBA) |
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, graduates will be able to:
- Design and execute scalable business models
- Master cash‑flow, capital discipline and financial control
- Build execution systems and operational excellence
- Lead teams and transition from founder to institutional leader
- Apply governance and stewardship principles
- Present bankable, investment‑ready strategies
Certification & Recognition
Graduates receive:
- SBA Flagship Certificate of Completion
- Official Transcript of Performance
- Graduation recognition at the SBA Graduation Ceremony (March 2027)
Faculty & Teaching Team
The programme is delivered by a distinguished faculty including:
- Senior African founders and CEOs
- Former McKinsey, BCG and Big‑4 partners
- Board chairs and governance specialists
- Private equity and venture capital professionals
- Industry leaders in construction, finance, technology and manufacturing
Addmissions & Applications
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 3 years professional or entrepreneurial experience
- Operating business or managerial responsibility preferred
- Admission by application and interview
Application Process
- Online application submission
- Academic & professional review
- Interview (virtual or in‑person)
- Offer of admission
Fees & Payment Options
Programme Fees: $100
Payment Options:
- Full payment
- Monthly instalments
- Corporate sponsorship
Contact & Enrollment
📍 Sharpe Business Academy – Harare, Zimbabwe
🌐 www.sba.ac.zw
📧 admissions@sba.ac.zw
Applications are open for the March 2026 Cohort.
Build the enterprise you were born to lead.
Join the high flyers!
Ready to Build Your Impactful Future?
Enrolling today connects you to a premier network of founders, provides you with investor-ready skills, and gives you the framework to scale a business that creates lasting economic and social change.
why choose us
Why Sharpe Business Academy
- HEXCO-accredited, nationally recognised qualifications
- Practical, industry-aligned curriculum
- Entrepreneurship-driven teaching model
- Strong alumni and business networks
- Pathway into entrepreneurship, employment, and further studies
