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Who We Are<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The BDU offers services that are aimed at skill transfer and business consultancies with its primary focus on delivering well-rounded, coordinated academic and industry relevant programmes and services within the social sciences discipline. The BDU was established to support the work of The Faculty of Social Sciences through the provision of quality educational and professional services to the business community, civil society, public service and students. The unit possesses extensive expertise and experience along with a wide array of tools that can aid in the growth and development of any organization.<\/p>\n

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Professional Development Seminars and Workshops<\/em><\/h3>\n

Our Professional Development Seminars and Workshops provide learning and training opportunities that help individuals improve their professional knowledge, competence, skill and effectiveness. These sessions can be conducted in a physical or virtual active learning environment that allows participants to master specific learning objectives. Read More.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Customized and Corporate Training<\/em><\/h3>\n

Corporate training sessions are off the shelf professional development seminars and workshops that we offer to organizations in both the private and public sector to provide training for their staff. Customized training seeks to support designing and delivering programs, seminars and workshops based on specific training needs requested. It involves a \u201ctailor-made\u201d approach to address an organization\u2019s exact needs and learning outcomes.<\/p>\n

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Marketing Research<\/em><\/h3>\n

We provide clients with marketing analysis or research and other market related research services such as surveys, focus groups, experiments, product testing and competitor\u2019s analysis. We are well trained and equipped to service the clients that require this line of services.<\/p>\n

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Consultancy<\/em><\/h3>\n

We assist organizations to solve problems, create value, optimize growth opportunities and improve overall business performance through the expert recommendations and implementation plans of our consultants. Consulting areas of specialization include but are not limited to Strategic Planning and Performance Management, Marketing, Customer Service, HR and Operations.<\/p>\n

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Team Members<\/em><\/h3>\n

Get to know our dedicated team members. Read More.<\/a><\/p>\n

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