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AFRICA RESEARCH
UNIVERSITY
PROSPECTUS 2017/2018
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Welcome to Africa Research University
Introduction Africa Research University is officially registered with the Higher Education Authority of Zambia as a Private Higher Education Institution, licensed to offer bachelor, masters and doctorate degrees through distance as well as contact learning. Our mission is to create a university where students can
grow, prosper and excel in achieving their life ambitions
through
In a nutshell, our vision is to enable our students to:
Grow Prosper and Excel in whatever
they aspire to achieve
The Africa Research University has a strong focus on
managerial skills, and knowledge, and is one of the few
universities that devotes two semester courses on
research, preparing students for post graduate research.
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Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
1. Welcome word from the Chancellor 7
2. From the desk of the Vice Chancellor 8
3. Aru Logo, Vision Statement & Mission Statement 9-10
4. Africa Research University (ARU) Council Members 11
5. Office Bearers and Contact Numbers 12
6. Staff Members 13
7. Academic Calendar 14
8. Why study with us 15
9. An Overview of Qualifications 16
10. School of Management Sciences 17
10.1. Bachelor of Technology 18-21
10.2. Bachelor’s in Business Administration 22
10.3. Bachelor of Science in Management 23-33
11. School of Education Sciences 34
11.1. Bachelor of Education (Primary) 35-36
11.2. Bachelor of Education (Secondary) 37-45
12. School of Post Graduate Studies 46-47
12.1. Master of Education (Management) 48-50
12.2. Master of Public Administration 51-52
12.3. Master of Business Administration 53-54
13. School of Research and Development 55
14.1. Doctor of Philosophy. 55-60
14. Rules and Regulations 61-62
15. Fees and Payments 63-64
16. Administration 65-66
17. Map of ARU (Africa Research University) 67
18. Residential 2017 in Pictures 68-69
19. 1st Graduation 2017 in Pictures 70-72
20. Colloquium 2017 in Pictures 73-75
21. About this Prospectus 76
22. Contact Details 77
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1. WELCOME FROM THE CHANCELLOR
Dear Prospective and Current Students,
On behalf of the University Council, Management, Staff of the Africa
Research University(ARU), and indeed on my behalf, I welcome you all to
this vibrant institution of higher learning.
As many of you are aware, the world has become one global village which
requires us to possess complex knowledge, skills and ideas which are
intended to address many of our challenges we face.
For example, the quest for socio-economic development and higher
quality of life are of particular concern. This is where ARU comes in. The University provides quality
education to meet socio-economic development agenda as well as open opportunities for personal
growth and advancement.
This prospectus is a testimony to this claim. As a case in point, both under and post-graduate
programs are of highest international standards. The University also embraces unique features which
include application of technologies to its teaching delivery systems, and placement of research at the
core of its course offerings.
As Chancellor of ARU, I am privileged to invite you to join or be with us until you complete your
studies as this institution provides an education which I proudly believe will inspire you to Grow,
Prosper and Excel in all your endeavours.
God Bless
Professor Fashion Muya Phiri (PhD)
Chancellor
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2. FROM THE DESK OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR
It is with great pride that we introduce ARU to you. We realise your
interest may be as an existing student, potential student or just an
interested party.
ARU aims to become one of the most sought-after institutions in
Zambia and on the African continent where people would like to
enhance their knowledge, skills and ability to grow, prosper and excel
as human beings.
I to introduce you to the pillars of our University.
ARU is built on three pillars namely:
Humanity
Excellence
Technology
Humanity is all about people. At ARU we care about our students, our staff and our stakeholders.
When you visit our offices, you will always find a friendly face and someone who is prepared to
provide you with the best possible service, advice and encouragement. ARU is an institution where
our students, lecturers, officials and other visitors feel at home.
We have no doubt that the package that ARU is offering can only be described by one word, namely:
Excellent! We strive to provide the best possible materials, services, academic advice and academic
standards. Our fees, terms and service are of the best you will find in Zambia. We believe not to
invest in expensive buildings for which you our student pays, but rather to invest in providing an
affordable academic package at reasonable rates.
Lastly, we apply the best possible technology available to service our students. Our state of the art
library, contains 10 000 books which you can access at our technology centre in Lusaka
Prof. Dr. Jakobus Malan
ARU Vice-Chancellor
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3. Aru Logo
The ARU Logo consist of three sections namely:
• The University Logo
• The Name of the Institution
• The University Motto
University Logo
The University logo has four components, namely:
A rising sun, surrounded by laureate leaves, resting on the wings of an eagle, and lastly all of it
resting on an open book.
The Open Book
ARU promotes a culture of life-long learning, and learning is a continuous process,
which is why the book is open. It symbolises the viewpoint that learning takes place
at all times, and our students are encouraged to learn as they go, never to close the
book on the learning process.
Eagles’ Wings
Above the open book are the wings of a soaring eagle. The eagle is not only the
national bird of Zambia, but an eagle also represents strength, vision and skill.
Those are qualities needed by effective leaders.
The Rising Sun
The rising sun represents the call to get up and work. Hard work is one of the
cornerstones of ARU which we promote amongst our students.
The fact that the rising sun is in green, also represents fertility of one’s efforts.
The Laureate Leaves
The sun is surrounded by laureate leaves in green and gold. Laureate leaves represent
a symbol of victory or status and achievement. Laureate leaves more specifically serve
as the base word for “baccalaureate," indicating academic achievement. In
Christianity it is said to symbolize the resurrection of Christ and the triumph of
humanity.
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The name of Africa Research University
The name of Africa Research University focus on two important factors, namely;
It represents the university’s roots firmly in the continent of Africa, serving the people
of Africa
It represents the firm belief that the orientation and ability to undertake research is a
strong element that needs to be promoted into our culture in Africa to develop and
improve the continent to the benefit of its people.
Motto: Grow, Prosper, Excel
Africa Research University, through its educational programmes, strives that its
students, staff and stakeholders achieve the various steps in personal achievement,
namely:
To grow as humans, through exposure towards academic excellence.
Through personal growth comes prosperity, not only in material terms, but also in
terms of spiritual and mental prosperity.
Once the prosperity has been achieved, it will lead to acceleration. We strive towards
a goal where our students will excel in their careers, businesses and personal lives. To
become outstanding people with outstanding abilities, knowledge and skills, to make
them global leaders.
Vision Statement
We create educational opportunities for personal growth, prosperity and
excellence.
Mission Statement
We provide our students with flexible learning opportunities through modern
technology, World class materials and personal guidance.
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4. Africa Research University (ARU) Council Members
MEMBERS
POSITION
1. Jakobus Malan
Audit Member, Staff Tribunal & Management Committee
2. Ambassador Keli Walubita
Chairperson
3. Rhoda Phiri
Director and Member of Council
4. Frank Sakanya Audit Member, Staff Tribunal, Management Committee
5. Maxwell Phiri
Management Committee
6. Salome Phiri
Audit Committee
7. Tina Malan
Director and Member of Council
8. Prof S.M. Kasanda Member of Council
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5. OFFICE BEARERS AND CONTACT NUMBER
Chancellor
Professor Fashion Phiri
Cell number: + 260 979 15 1178
Email: [email protected]
Vice Chancellor
Prof Jakobus Malan
Cell number : + 260 966 717 868
Email: [email protected]
Registrar
Frank Sakanya
Cell Number: +260 955 85572
Email: [email protected]
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6. Staff Members
Muda Phiri
Executive Assistant
Cell number: + 260 975 146229
Email: [email protected]
Cecilia Chisenga
Accountant
Cell number: +260 97 9713891
Email: [email protected]
Michael Liyanda
IT Technician
Cell number +260 96 6664762
Email: [email protected]
Dr Jerry Chishala
Director of School of Education
Cell number: +260 966 754 762
Email: [email protected]
Bernhard Nyemba
Director of Student Affairs
Cell :+260 97 8520246
Email:[email protected]
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7. ACADEMIC CALENDAR
January 2 Aru Programs start 9 Release of Exam Results
15 Govt Schools Open (term 1)
February 27 Deadline for Re-registration 27 Deadline for Submission of assignments (March exam)
March 19 - 23 Exam Week
April 13 Govt Schools Close
16 - 28 Diploma residential and exams 23 - 27 Graduate Residential, Lusaka
May 1 - 2 Colloquium 3 - 4 Post Graduate Residential Lusaka 14 Govt Schools Open (term 2) 31 Last day for submission of assignments to qualify for June Exam
June 1 Exam registration deadline 18 - 22 Examination week
July 6 Departmental Approval of Exam results 7 Senate approval of exam results
10 Release of Exam results online 11 Exam results posted 14 ARU Council working committee
17-30 Re-registration, semester 2
August 10 Govt Schools Close
13 - 24 Diploma residentials and exams 24 ARU Council meeting
27 - 31 Graduate Residential, Lusaka
September 3 - 4 Colloquium 3 Exam registration deadline
5 - 7 Post -Graduate Residential, Lusaka 10 Govt Schools Open
17-21 Exam week
October 1 Release of Exam Results 26 Spring Graduation
November 13 Last Date for submission of assignments (December exams)
December 1 Examination registration deadline 7 Govt Schools Close
10 - 21 Diploma residential and exams 10 – 14 Examination Week 17-18 Colloquium
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8.Why study with us
Africa Research University was formed with a vision that education should be accessible to all people.
Study with ARU, as we create educational opportunities for personal growth, prosperity and
excellence.
Our mission is to provide our students with flexible learning opportunities through modern
technology, world class materials and personal guidance.
ARU: Africa Research University has a strong focus on managerial knowledge and is one of the few
Universities that devotes to semester courses on research , preparing students for post graduate
research.
The Institution for Research and Developments sole focus is offering masters and doctorate
supervision.
Through ARU, you get the best of both worlds: distance learning experts to support you and a highly
Zambian qualification at the end of your studies.
The delivery method for ARU will breach new frontiers in Zambia.
Grow Prosper Excel
9. An Overview of ARU Qualifications
Degrees Offered Description Duration Entry Requirement Method of delivery
Doctor of Philosophy Degree
The degree is supervised by a subject specialist. Therefore, any area of
specialisation is available on condition a subject specialist is available.
2-3 years Master's degree Research Programme under supervision
Masters’ degrees
Master of Education (Education Management)
2 Years Bachelor’s Degree Distance learning, Residential and Colloquiums
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
2 Years Bachelor’s Degree Distance learning, Residential and Colloquiums
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
2 Years Bachelor’s Degree Distance learning, E-learning , Residential and Colloquiums
Bachelor degrees in Management
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 4 Years Grade 12 Distance learning, E-learning , Residential
Bachelor of Science in Management Specialisation in marketing, finance,
economics, public admin, health admin
4 Years Grade 12 Distance learning, E-learning , Residential
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) with various electives.
1 Year 3-Year diploma and 3 years’ work experience
Distance learning, E-learning, Residential
Bachelor degrees in Education
Bachelor in Primary Education
4/2 Years Grade 12, or a 3-year Diploma for the Fast-track option
Distance learning, E-learning , Residential
Bachelor in Secondary Education, majoring in Business Studies, ICT, Social Studies, or
English and Religion
4/2 Years Grade 12, or a 3-year Diploma for the Fast-track option
Distance learning, E-learning, Residential
10. School of Management Sciences
The School of Management Sciences offers the following degree programmes:
Bachelor of Technology
Bachelor’s in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Management
10.1. Bachelor of Technology
The purpose of the ARU B-Tech degree is among other things, to offer diploma holders a learning
path leading to a degree.
The degree offers candidates specific options in career specialisation, with sufficient knowledge and know-how to occupy a middle management position. The degree contains a strong element of managerial knowledge as well as a research component that prepares the candidate for further study at post graduate level. The structure of this qualification makes the Recognition of Prior Learning possible, if the learner is able to demonstrate competence in the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes implicit in this Qualification. Recognition of Prior Learning will be done by means of an Integrated Assessment as mentioned in the previous paragraph. This Recognition of Prior Learning may allow: For accelerated access to further learning. Gaining of credits towards any of the Exit Level Outcomes in this qualification. All recognition of Prior Learning is subject to quality assurance by the relevant academic body at ARU.
Identified outcomes may have been acquired in a range of economic sectors and these will be
considered as appropriate where the candidate provides evidence of the applicability of that learning
to this qualification.
Entry requirements: Any recognized 3-year post school diploma or Advanced diploma
Duration: 1 year
Completion requirements: 8 subjects
Specialisations available
• Business Administration
• Marketing Management
• Education Management
• Corporate Risk and Security Management
• Public Administration
• Transport and Logistics
• Human Resource Management
• Risk and Security Management
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Bachelor of Technology Curriculums
Business Administration
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Marketing Technology MMT301 Financial Management FIM401
Production Technology PRT301 Human Resource Management 4A
HRM301
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Business and Law BUL401
Information management ITM401
Marketing Management
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Retail Marketing RMM301 E-Commerce ECM401
Marketing Technology MMT301 Customer relations CTM401
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Marketing Research MRM401
Rural Marketing RRM301
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Education Management Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Theory of Education TED301 The management of educational staff
MES301
Management of educational institutions
MEI301 Budgeting and planning LED401
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Student information management Systems
SMS401
Classroom management CRM401
Corporate Risk and Security
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Introduction to Information Security
IIS301 Principles of Corporate Security
CRS301
Integrated Risk Planning, Strategy
IRP301 Internet Risk and Security IRS401
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Fundamentals of Computer Forensics
FCS401
Physical Security PHS401
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Public Administration
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Political systems PSM301 Community Economic Development
CED301
Governmental Relations/International relations
IRM301 Public Administrative Ethics
PAE401
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Public Fiscal Management PFM401
Public Policy management PPM401
Transport and Logistics
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Principles of procurement PPR301 Principles of warehousing PWM301
Principles of transportation PTM301 Logistics order processing and IT
LOP401
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Contemporary Issues in Logistics CIL401
Quantitative techniques for logistics
QTM401
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Human Resource Management
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Human Resource Management 4A
HRM301 Training Management TRM301
Team Building and Motivation TBM301 Change Management HRM401
Year 2 Semester 1 Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Information management ITM401
Labour Law LLM401
Security and Risk Management
Year 1 Semester 1
Year 1 Semester 2
Principles of Management PRM301 Introduction to Research Methodology
ITR301
Police, Law and Community PLC301 Major Crime Investigation MCI301
Interviewing and Evidence IVE301 Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation
FFI401
Year 2 Semester 2
Theory of Management THM401 Capstone Course Project REM401
Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management
RCD401
Principles of Corporate Security CRS401
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10.2. Bachelor’s in Business Administration
The Bachelor’s in Business Administration is an excellent qualification for Grade 12 learners that
aspire to middle and senior management positions. The qualification covers a wide range of
disciplines that provides the successful learner a solid general knowledge to be a competent manager
in private or public organisations
Entry requirements: Grade 12
Duration: 4 Years
Distance/online learning only
Year 1: Introduction to business
Semester 1
Semester 2
Business Communication BCM1101 Business Statistics BST1201
Business and Environment External BEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Introduction to Business BIE1103 Principles of Management PRM1203
Business and Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITO1204
Year 2: Business Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Marketing Research MRM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Management Accounting MAC2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Information Management ITM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Financial Management FIM2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Leadership LEM3101 Managerial Ethics MGE3201
Theory of Management TMG3102 Change Management CMT3202
Introduction to Strategic Management SMG3103 International Business Management IBM3203
Project Management PMG3104 Introduction to Research ITR3204
Year 4: Specialisation Year
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2: 2 Electives
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project REP4201
Advanced Marketing AMM4102
Advanced Management AMT4103
Advanced Financial Management AFM4104
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10.3. Bachelor of Science in Management
The Bachelor of Science in Management degree has the following objectives and rationale:
Within the context of typical support modules for management studies (for example, Accounting, Economics, Commercial Law and Business Information Systems), this programme is designed to develop proficiency in the theory and practice of management through a knowledge of:
• The complexity of management and employee relationships within the organisations.
• The relationship between the organisation and its environment (social, political, legal, economics and ecological).
• The functional disciplines within the organisation and their contribution to organisational success.
You will:
• Develop an understanding of the need for effective communication systems in management.
• Develop an understanding of current and contemporary legal and technical developments and how they impinge on the management function.
• Develop an understanding of the strategic role of management.
• Develop an awareness of ethical issues pertaining to corporate governance and management practice.
• Build a foundation for further studies in management and entrepreneurship.
• Develop skills to share knowledge and assist in the development of others.
Entry requirements: Grade 12
Duration: 4 Years
Distance learning only
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE in MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATIONS
ARU offers the following concentrations in the Bachelor of Science degrees in the following management disciplines
1. Bachelor of Management Science in Project Management
2. Bachelor of Management Science in Financial Management
3. Bachelor of Management Science in Marketing Management
4. Bachelor of Management Science in Disability Management (Available from June 2018) 5. Bachelor of Management Science in Economics
6. Bachelor of Management Science in Transport and logistics
7. Bachelor of Management Science in Human Resource Management
8. Bachelor of Management Science in Social Work
9. Bachelor of Management Science Health Administration
Rules for BSc degrees in management sciences are as follows:
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Applicants who apply for study in the BSc degrees must be in possession of:
1. A Grade 12 Certificate with at least 2 “O” levels 2. Proof that you can read and write English
COMPLETION OF THE DEGREE
Successful students will have completed 7 semesters of study, and one semester research work.
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Bachelor of Science in Project Management
CURRICULUM: BACHELOR OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: Project Management
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Electives Select any 3
Electives Select any 3
Management Theories TMG3102 Project financial management PFM3208
Project Management PMG3103 Team Building TMB3205
Project Risk Management PRM3114 Management Accounting MAA3210
Organisational Effectiveness OEF3104 Workplace Relations WPR3209
Budgeting BMP3105
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Project Administration PAM4104
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Bachelor of Science in Financial Management
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment
OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment
OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management
PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management
SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Electives Select any 3
Electives Select any 3
Micro economics MIE3102 Macro Economics MAC3230
Project Management PMG3103 International Business Management
IBM3204
Budgeting BMP3105 Project financial management PFM3208
Development Economics DEC3109' Management Accounting MAA3210
Investment Management IMM3110
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Working Capital Management WCM4107
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Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Electives Select any 3
Electives Select any 3
Management Theories TMG3102 Rural Marketing RRM3211
Advertising ADV3106 Customer service CSM3212
Retail Management RET3107 Project financial management PFM3208
Principles of procurement POP3108 Workplace Relations WPR3209
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Marketing Research MRM4108
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Bachelor of Management Science in Disability Management (Available from June 2018)
This degree will be presented in full contact learning in partnership with the Centre for Disability
Development, Resource, Law and Policy.
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Bachelor of Science in Economics
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management
SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Electives Select any 3
Electives Select any 3
Management Theories TMG3102 Macro Economics MAC3230
Micro economics MIE3102 International Business Management
IBM3204
Project Management PMG3103 Economic History ECH3207
Budgeting BMP3105 Project financial management PFM3208
Development Economics DEC3109' Management Accounting MAA3210
Investment Management IMM3110
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Global finance GFM4105
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Bachelor of Science in Transport and logistics
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management
SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Electives Select any 3
Electives Select any 3
Management Theories TMG3102 Change Management CMT3202
Project Management PMG3103 Project financial management
PFM3208
Organisational Effectiveness OEF3104 Principles of warehousing WRM3213
Budgeting BMP3105 Logistics order and processing
LOP3215
Principles of procurement POP3108 Principles of transportation TOP3216
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Quantitative methods for logistics QTM4110
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Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Electives Select any 3
Electives Select any 3
Project Management PMG3103 Change Management CMT3202
Organisational Effectiveness OEF3104 Team Building TMB3205
Principles of procurement POP3111 Training Management TNM3206
Workplace Relations WPR3112 Project financial management PFM3208
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Global Human Resource Management GHR4106
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Bachelor of Science in Social Work (available June 2018)
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management
SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Introduction to Social Work TBA Behavioural Social Work Methods TBA
Poverty Reduction Strategy TBA Gender and Development TBA
Community Health & Development TBA Community Relations TBA
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Social Development TBA
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Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (available June 2018)
Year 1: Introduction to management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Communication Skills BCM1101 Commercial Calculations CCS1201
Organisational External Environment OEE1102 Entrepreneurship BEN1202
Organisational Internal Environment OIE1104 Principles of Management PRM1203
Commercial Law BUL1104 Introduction to Economics ITE1204
Year 2: Functional management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Marketing Management MMT2101 Information Management ITM2201
Production Management PRT2102 Financial Management FIM2202
Human Resource Management HRM2103 Innovation Management IVM2203
Purchasing and Supply Management PSM2104 Introduction to Research ITR2204
Year 3: Advanced Management
Semester 1
Semester 2
Introduction to Strategic Management SMG3101 Leadership LEM3201
Introduction to Health Administration TBA Health Promotion TBA
Health Care Quality and Safety TBA Introduction to Epidemiology TBA
Health Finance TBA Health Planning TBA
Year 4: Research
Semester 1: 3 electives
Semester 2:
Advanced Research Techniques ART4101 Capstone Course Project CAP4201
Statistical methods SSM4102
Managerial Ethics MGE4103
Health Delivery Systems TBA
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11. School of Education
11.1. Primary Education
Admission requirements: Admission at year 1 level- Grade 12, with 5 “O” levels and two passes.
Exemptions:
-Certificate holders qualify for exemptions for subjects already completed
-Students with a Diploma will qualify for exemptions for subjects already completed.
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BACHELOR OF PRIMARY EDUCATION CURRICULUM
Year Semester Subject Code
1 1 History and Philosophy of Education HPE01
1 1 Integrated science 1 ISC01
1 1 Introduction to language studies LST01
1 1 Mathematics 1 MTM01
1 2 Literacy and language 1 LIT01
1 2 Social & Development Studies 1 SDS01
1 2 Sociology SOC01
1 2 Technology studies 1 (Design and Technology) TES01
Year Semester
2 1 Educational Psychology EDP02
2 1 Integrated science 2 ISC02
2 1 Literacy and language 2 LIT02
2 1 Mathematics 2 MTM02
2 2 Curriculum studies CUR02
2 2 Expressive arts 1 (Resistant Materials) EXP02
2 2 Food Science and Nutrition FOO02
2 2 Social & Development Studies 2 SDS02
Year Semester
3 1 Guidance and counselling GAC03
3 1 Literacy and language 3 LIT03
3 1 Mathematics 3 MTM03
3 1 Special education needs SEN03
3 1 Teaching methodology TEM03
3 2 Expressive arts 2 (Textile Science and crafts) EXP03
3 2 Introduction to computers / Information and communication technology
QTC!
3 2 Social & Development Studies 3 SDS03
3 2 Teaching practice 1 TP03
3 2 Technology studies 2 (Design and Technology) TES03
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Year Semester
4 1 Home Economics HEC04
4 1 Literacy and language 4 LIT04
4 1 Mathematics 4 MTM04
4 1 Research methods REM04
4 2 Assessment & evaluation TEM04
4 2 Educational Administration EAM04
4 2 Entrepreneurship ENT04
4 2 Integrated Science 3 EXP04
4 2 Teaching practice 2 TP04
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11.2 Bachelor of Secondary Education
Majors: Minor 1. Business Studies Information and computer technology
(ICT)
2. Information and computer technology (ICT) Business Studies
3. Social Studies Civic Education
4. English Religious Education
Admission requirements: Admission at year 1 level- Grade 12, with at least 5 “O” levels.
Exemptions:
Direct entry to this qualification- no exemption will be offered (Entry requirements: Grade 12 with 5
‘O-Levels’)
Students with Teaching Certificates will be exempted on an individual basis for subjects which they
qualify for exemption
Students with a Diploma will qualify for the fast-track programme at either Year 3 entry , or Year 4
entry
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BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major: Information and Computer Technology (ICT)
Minor: Business Studies
Year1 Semester 1
History and Philosophy of Education HPE01 Introduction to business BEE01/BEM1 Introduction to Economics ITO4 Communication Skills BCM01
Semester 2
Sociology SOC01 Technology studies 1 (Design and Technology)
TBA
Technology applications in classrooms TBA Information management IFM02
Year 2 Semester 1
Educational Psychology EDP02 Word processing software MSW1 Number processing software MSX1 Presentation software PWP`
Semester 2
Curriculum studies CUR02 Teaching methodology TEM03 Business Mathematics BST01 Computer practice 1*** CPR1
Year 3 Semester 1
Special Education, Guidance & Counselling GAC03 Educational Administration EAM04 Micro economics MIC01 Introduction to computers QTC1
Semester 2
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Information and Communications Technology 1
ICT1
Electronic communication ECC1 Information Management ITM4 E-learning methods ELM1 Teaching practice 1 TP03
Year 4 Semester 1
Research methods REM04 Software and networking 1 SNW1 Computer practice 2*** CPR2 Project Management PMG03
Semester 2
Assessment & evaluation TEM04 Entrepreneurship BEN01 Databases and software DBS1 Teaching Practice 2**** TPO4
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BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major: Business Studies, Minor: Information and Computer Studies (ICT)
Year 1 Semester 1
History and Philosophy of Education HPE01 Introduction to business BEE01/BEM1 Introduction to Economics ITO1 Communication Skills BCM01
Semester 2
Sociology SOC01 Introduction to management BIE01 Macro Economics MEC01 Information management IFM02
Semester 1
Year 2 Educational Psychology EDP02 Word processing software MSW1 Number processing software MSX1 Economic development ECD2
Semester 2
Curriculum studies CUR02 Teaching methodology TEM03 Business Mathematics BST01 International Trade INT1
Year 3 Semester 1
Special Education, Guidance & Counselling GAC03 Educational Administration EAM04 Micro economics MIC01 Introduction to computers QTC1
Semester 2
Info and Communications Technology 1 ICT1 Accounting 1 ACC1
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Information Management ITM4 E-learning methods ELM3 ****Teaching practice 1 TP03
Year 4 Semester 1
Research methods REM04 Financial accounting CMA4 Intro to financial Management FIM4 Project Management PMG03
Semester 2
Assessment & evaluation TEM04 Entrepreneurship BEN01 Strategic Management SMG03 Accounting 2 ACC2 Teaching Practice 2 TPO4
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BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major: Social Studies: Geography/History/Civic Education
Minor ICT
Year 1 Semester 1
History and Philosophy of Education HPE01 Introduction to Civic Education ICE1 Introduction to Physical Geography GEO1 Communication Skills BCM01
Semester 2
Sociology SOC01 Classroom Management CRM4 Introduction to History GEO2 Information management IFM02
Year 2 Semester 1
Educational Psychology EDP02 Geography of Zambia GEO3 Word processing software MSW1 European History HIS1
Semester 2
Curriculum Development CUR02 Teaching methodology TEM03 Geography of The Sub-Region GEO4 Computer practice 1*** CPR1
Year 3 Semester 1
Special Education, Guidance & Counselling GAC03 Educational Administration EAM04 Environmental Health GEO5 Introduction to computers QTC1
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Semester 2
African History HIS3 Democracy and Human Rights DHR3 Information Management ITM4 E-learning methods ELM3 ****Teaching practice 1 TP03
Year 4 Semester 1
Research methods REM04 The History of Zambia HIS4 Geography: Climatology GEO7 Computer practice 2*** CPR2
Semester 2
Assessment & evaluation TEM04 Civic Education 3 CED3 Entrepreneurship ENT04 Education Research Project REM05 ****Teaching Practice 2 TPO4
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BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Major: English, Minor Religious Education
Year 1 Semester 1
History and Philosophy of Education HPE01 Introduction To Biblical Studies IBS01 Introduction to English Literature EIL 01
Communication Skills BCM01
Sociology of education SOC01 Classroom Management CRM4 Structure Of Contemporary English: (Introducing Language And Linguistics) ELL 01
Biblical Hermeneutics BHR01
Year 2 Semester 1
Psychology Of Education EDP02 Structure Of Contemporary English: (Phonetics & Phonology) PEPP02 English: Semantics & Pragmatics ESP03 Prophets of Israel POI02
Semester 2
Curriculum studies CUR02
Teaching methodology TEM03 Teaching as a profession TAP03 Life & Teachings Of Jesus LTJ02
Year 3 Semester 1
Special Education, Guidance & Counselling GAC03
Educational Administration EAM04 Structure Of Contemporary English: (Morphology, Word Formation & Syntax)
EMS03
Introduction to computers QTC1
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Semester 2
Teaching Religion And English (Secondary level) TRE03 English: Sociolinguistics ESS03 Apocalyptic Writings APW03 E-learning methods ELM3 ****Teaching practice 1 TP03
Year 4 Semester 1
Research Methods REM04 English: Criticism And Theory Of Literature ECT04 Educational Media And Technology EMT04 Acts & Epistles AAE04
Semester 2
Assessment & evaluation TEM04 Entrepreneurship ENT04 Proposal Writing EPW02 Education Research Project REM05 Teaching Practice 2 TPO4
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12. School of Post Graduate Studies
The School for Post Graduate Studies offers three master’s degree programmes, namely: Master in Education Management Master in Public Administration Master in business Administration The primary purpose of this qualifications are to provide qualifying learners with applied competencies and practical skills in the acquisition, interpretation, understanding and application of strategic and general management principles. The degree develops the research and conceptual skills of the learner in a chosen field of specialisation. A qualifying learner should show evidence of scientific research and an ability to report thereon. The learner should also be able to reflect on his/her research decisions and applications, and to assess the effect thereof in the holistic context of strategic and general management. Apart from research competences, the student must show managerial and administrative competences, which include the following:
Assess and apply strategic and general management concepts and principles in highly specialised and unpredictable contexts; identify and analyse complex issues and problems relating to strategic and general management strategies and policies, and propose and implement alternative courses of action and solutions. Work in a team with a variety of role players including political role players, professional and administrative members of the strategic and general management profession, as well as people on the grassroots level related to the business. Act responsibly with respect to, and accept responsibility for, activities undertaken in the course of his/her assessment and application of strategic and general management concepts and principles. Through independent study and teamwork, plan and undertake advanced research in strategic and general management, including gathering, analysing, integrating and interpreting related complex and highly advanced information. Communicate effectively with different role players in strategic and general management orally and in writing by applying principles of communication and reflecting on the communication skills applied. Reflect on and utilise management technology appropriate to the strategic and general
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management environment
Reflect on the importance and role of strategic and general management on a macro and micro level. Explore different learning strategies to acquire and improve the various skills and capabilities required of a strategic and general management practitioner. Contribute towards the level of professionalism, expertise, effective-ness and efficiency of the strategic and general management profession, thus having a positive impact on the economy and contributing towards the redress of poverty in the country. Demonstrate a positive approach towards different communities and sensitivity towards social, economic and cultural differences and needs in these communities. Effectively seek employment and entry into the strategic and general management profession as a highly specialised and advanced technical or research specialist (both across the strategic and general management discipline and on an interdisciplinary basis) and thus establish for himself/herself a specialised and advanced career therein. Effectively and responsibly organise and coordinate resources and opportunities, including own activities, and taking into consideration the financial implications thereof.
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12.1. Master of Education (Education Management)
This programme was designed for post-graduate students who wishes to pursue, or who are already
pursuing a career in managing educational institutions. Educational institutions include schools,
universities and other post graduate institutions such as vocational centres and career development
centres. This career also prepares individuals to provide leadership, managerial guidance and
strategic guidance to individuals in leadership positions or who are aspiring towards those positions
It is mostly the case that people who find themselves in managerial jobs in educational institutions,
have developed through the ranks of their professions, such as being teachers, departmental heads
and so forth. Therefore many will find themselves in positions where they are not equipped with
managerial skills, instead being very capable professionals. The world of management is vastly
different from the world of a professional, where subject knowledge, and the ability to deal with
learner development are at the forefront.
Being a manager, moves one away a few levels from this activity, and places new and different
pressures on the individual.
In the masters’ degree, ARU assumes that the student has some managerial background, but wishes
to specialise and sharpen the thinking as it relates to the management of educational institutions on
various levels. This degree is therefore primarily based on the objective to broaden managerial
knowledge and sharpen your research ability. At the masters’ degree level, you are required to be
able to complete research, change your manner of thinking, and approach issues differently from
before.
A large portion of the degree focuses on the strategic orientation of senior managers.
The degree has three components:
1. Theory: Six subjects
2. Research Methods and Techniques: Submission of Research Proposal
3. Dissertation
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Assessment
Assessment takes place in the form of one assignment and one examination. The weights are as
follows:
Assignment 50%
Examination 50%
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STUDY OUTLINE: MASTER OF EDUCATION in Education Management
Stage 1 Code Mode of delivery
Strategic Planning and Management SPM551 Online/Contact
Managing Human Resources in Education HRM551 Online/Contact
Advanced Management ADM651 Online/Contact
Educational Leadership EDL552 Online/Contact
Stage 2:
Educational Psychology EPS552 Online/Contact
Curriculum design CDS552 Online only
Educational Policy and Planning EPP652 Online/Contact
Assessment and Evaluation AAE552 Online/Contact
Stage 3
Financial Management FIN Online only
Research Methodology REM551 Online/Contact
Stage 4
Dissertation REM652 Online/Contact
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12.2. Master of Public Administration
The Master of Public Administration program is designed for future leaders of government, civil society and market organisations responsible for pursuing the public interest. It integrates theory and practice in enhancing understanding, knowledge and skills essential to the management and leadership of public organisations. It does this through various analytical lens that structure, guide and inform an assessment of the complexities and challenges of organising public action within and across the state, market and civil society.
The compulsory and core subjects explore contemporary public issues and dilemmas locally, regionally and globally. The emphasis is on key disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives on public administration, management and governance, which can be clustered as government institutions and processes, law and regulation, public sector finance, economic policy and management, environment and agriculture, and international governance and policy. The aim throughout is to foster debate and provide comparative insights in addressing the dynamics of continuity and change in government and governance.
The MPA is a professional degree which is aimed at early career individuals. This ensures an educational experience in which current work experience can be used to bring life to issues in policy, administration, management and governance.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate considerable knowledge of historical, comparative and theoretical perspectives on public administration, management and governance;
2. Demonstrate considerable knowledge of key debates and thinking in public administration, management and governance globally;
3. Demonstrate considerable knowledge of research principles and methods relevant to public administration, management and governance;
4. Apply theories, concepts and research methods in investigating and analysing the complexities and challenges of public administration, management and governance; and
5. Apply knowledge and skills in self-management, communication and teamwork activity in responding to the complexities and challenges of public administration, management and governance.
The MPA places a focus on the systematic investigation of executive organisation and management
functions. Facilitation includes the roles, development and principles of public administration, public
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policy management and implementation. The MPA equips the graduates with skills and knowledge
covering a broad range of topics and disciplines relevant to the public sector.
Master of Public Administration curriculum
Stage 1 Code Mode of delivery
Strategic Planning and Management
SPM5151 Online/Contact
Managing Human Resources HRM5152 Online/Contact
Advanced Management ADM5153 Online/Contact
Leadership EDL5154 Online/Contact
Stage 2:
Public Policy MPP5255 Online only
Public Health Administration PHA5256 Online only
Public Procurement Management CDS5257 Online only
Budgeting and Finance BFM5258 Online only
Stage 3
Research Methodology REM551 Online/Contact
Public Financial Management PFM5359 Online only
Stage 4
Dissertation REM652 Online/Contact
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12.3. Master in Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Business Administration with Strategy and leadership
• Master of Business Administration with Economics
• Master of Business Administration with Financial Management
• Master of Business Administration with Marketing
• Master of Business Administration with Human Resource Management
Stage 1
Compulsory subjects Strategic Planning Human Resource Management Financial Management Principles of Marketing
Stage 2
Compulsory subjects Leadership Managerial Economics Managerial Ethics Budgeting and Planning
Stage 3
Select any cluster
Strategy and leadership Leadership Profiling Strategic Implementation Leadership styles Advanced Management
Economics cluster International Economics Econometrics Marketing Management Advanced Management
Financial Management cluster Investment Management Financing Management Accounting Advanced Management
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Marketing cluster Marketing analysis Customer services and support E-commerce and online marketing Advertising
Human Resource Cluster Global Human Resource Management Performance Team Building Staff Administration Advanced Management
Stage 4
Compulsory Research Methodology Dissertation
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13. SCHOOL OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
13.1 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE (PhD)
Entry Requirements: any recognised master’s degree
Duration: 2 years
Mode of Conduct: Research only
Admission: any recognised master’s degree
The primary purpose of the qualification is to provide PhD graduates with the knowledge, skills and
competence to contribute significantly to new knowledge in Business Management and Leadership to
provide opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, gainful economic activity and
valuable contributions to society.
A second purpose of the qualification is to provide the continent with graduates in order to ensure that
the leadership base of innovative and knowledge-based economic and scholarly activity is widened.
A third purpose of the qualification is to provide the continent (and other countries) with people who
can understand the constructive role they need to play as intellectual leaders in their society and who
are empowered to play that role.
Graduates who register for this qualification should be able to:
1. Work independently and take responsibility for their own progress.
2. Communicate effectively at a professional level.
3. Apply scientific enquiry and advanced research methods.
4. Solve complex problems by applying advanced processing skills.
5. Select, analyse, synthesize and retrieve new information from a range of sources within
unfamiliar contexts.
6. Report and justify complex information systematically in a variety of formats.
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7. Demonstrate a mastery of principles and concepts related to the chosen field of
specialisation.
8. Map new knowledge in a critical, meta-cognitive and self-reflective manner
Outcomes of the degree:
Research capability
• Evidence in the form of a written thesis and at least two individual presentations at PHD
colloquia, through intellectual scrutiny and where feasible, expert international external
assessment, will show that graduates:
• Independently identify and define original research problems that expand or redefine existing
knowledge
• Autonomously apply appropriate and sophisticated knowledge for solving advanced research
problems.
• Manipulate abstract systems models
• Identify, analyse and solve concrete and abstract problems by drawing upon the theoretical
knowledge and experiential base of functional disciplines, as well as own experience base.
• Identify and propose ways to serve the needs of business and society.
• Use their knowledge and experience to offer suggestions for solving problems at a
community, national, international and global level.
Leadership capabilities
• Demonstrate leadership skills, specifically in research.
• Use people skills (tolerance, empathy, listening skills, leadership, etc.) in-group situations.
• Take responsibility for the nature, quantity, and quality of output, and responsibility for the
achievement of group research output
• Establish professional research relationships through group work.
• Promote the appreciation of diversity and the achievement of equity.
• Undertake projects and provide evidence of successful interaction with others.
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• Use effective communication skills within a group situation.
• Organize themselves and others into effective working groups.
• Communicate the evidence of these research group interactions through written and oral
reporting.
Personal development
• Make advanced and sophisticated theoretical judgements and evaluations.
• Think epistemologically, and offer evidence to support research findings and
recommendations.
• Assess their own strengths and weaknesses and develop coping strategies.
• Have the capacity for advanced independent study.
• Interact effectively with experts in debate.
• Take responsibility for determining, achieving evaluating and applying all personal output.
• Manage a demanding professional and private life with the demands of Doctorate level studies.
Scholarly discipline
• Demonstrate advanced research skills.
• Synthesize information autonomously
• Assess own and others' work accurately.
• Create responses to problems that expand existing knowledge
• Use library and other resources effectively to suit their individual needs.
• Use library and other resources effectively to suit the needs of the particular areas of research.
• Integrate information from a variety of sources.
• Act responsibly as a researcher and scholar (e.g. appropriate referencing, avoiding plagiarism,
etc.)
• Follow the conventions of scholarship in the various disciplines under study.
• Follow relevant conventions and guidelines to their academic and career purposes.
• Critically analyse theories, examples, experiences, etc.?
• Argue appropriately within the relevant discourse community.
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• Independently draw up a reference list relating to a chosen topic of research.
Communication skills
• Communicate their ideas and provide supporting evidence in a sustained manner and at a
sophisticated level.
• Identify conclusions and premises in academic arguments.
• Follow the language conventions of written use in the business and management discipline.
• Use appropriate models of organization and presentation as required in the business and
management discipline.
• Use statistics and numbers appropriately, accurately and responsibly in support of their ideas.
• Create and use visuals appropriately to support their ideas.
• Use professional language to critically analyse, evaluate and critique others' ideas.
Research Methodology
• Use scientific methods of investigation, testing and evaluation
• Select appropriate scientific methods to suit the needs of the individual or group.
• Promote the use of natural resources in a sustainable way.
• Promote respect for and a responsible attitude towards science and technology.
• Consider the ethics involved in science and technology issues.
• Show respect and openness towards the psychological, health and physical environment of
others.
• Promote the use of up-to-date and appropriate technology to achieve business purposes in a
variety of contexts.
Problem solving
• Draw upon their prior knowledge (personal and abstract) and personal experience as
appropriate when investigating and analysing the world around them.
• Look beyond and across traditional disciplinary boundaries for possible solutions.
• Follow an integrated approach to learning and studying.
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• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the field / discipline and relate it to their own
research.
Developmental outcomes:
The following developmental outcomes are attached to this degree.
The student should be able to:
Manage diversity to the benefit of the individual, the company and the country.
• Take risks in-group situations.
• Apply what they know and study at different levels, from personal to career contexts in
academic business and economic environments.
• Act as leaders in the business community.
• Demonstrate sensitivity of the possible implications of business strategy on various
stakeholders.
• Manage cultural diversity within various contexts
• Manage own culture and background within cultural diverse contexts.
• Value diversity and others' opinions.
• Use various skills to draw out the cultural accomplishments and contexts of others (e.g.
listening skills, empathy, sympathy, open-mindedness, etc.).
• Illustrate the relationship between the knowledge, skills and attitudes acquired in studying
towards the PHD and those of the community at large (local and global).
• Make connections from theoretical knowledge to practical application in the real world.
• Identify the skills, which are highly valued in the workplace, across the disciplines and sectors
of society.
• Use the skills required for efficiency in most jobs: imaginative Intelligence, emotional maturity,
effective communication skills, thoughtful accuracy and interpersonal sensitivity and business
acumen.
• Deal effectively with unknown problems within complex, variable, unpredictable and highly
specialized contexts, and tasks set to them on the job, in the real world, by drawing upon the
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skills from the PHD (critical thinking, problem-solving, conflict resolution, system thinking,
entrepreneurial qualities, strategic planning, etc.).
• Demonstrate a sense of corporate governance principles.
• Adapt to different organizational cultures.
• Have a realistic view of their own worth and value to contribute to their local community and
global society.
• Communicate that value to others in the real world (writing business reports, CV writing skills,
communication skills).
• Demonstrate a healthy self-esteem and confidence in their knowledge, skills and attitudes as
required to complete the PHD qualification.
• Deal with various unknown situations with flexibility and adaptability.
• Identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities.
Assessment:
The doctorate degree has three requirements:
• The completion of a doctoral thesis under supervision, and examined by two external
examiners.
• A public defence of research findings at an ARU Colloquium.
• Preparation of a scientific publishable article.
All assessment will integrate knowledge, skills and attitudes and applied competence
There is regular and continuous personal interaction between the supervisor and graduate to review
and evaluate progress on the Doctoral thesis. Working with the Doctoral student on the thesis entails
both formative and summative assessment, since the promoter's continuous input in the writing stage
is formative, while the final examination is summative. Two formal colloquia are arranged in which
the learner will present progress reports on the Doctoral thesis to a forum of academic faculty and
other doctoral candidates.
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14. POLICIES AND REGULATIONS FOR AFRICA RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
A University Policy is defined as any policy that meets the following:
• Has broad application or impact throughout the University, across colleges, schools, institute
and or operating unit.
• Policies include those whose subject matter or budgetary impact requires review and
approval by a senior team
• Seeks to ensure compliance with applicable laws, ethical norms, accepted best practices,
promotion of operational efficiencies, enhancement of University mission and or reduction of
institutional risks and mandates or constraint actions.
1. Rules of progression
All subjects except for research, consist of two components namely assignments and examinations.
Assignments must be handed in prior to examinations.
All fees must be up to date
2. Pass rates
A pass mark of 50% apply for both assignments and examinations.
Even if the average between assignments and exams is above 50%, a student will not have been
deemed to pass a subject unless a minimum of 50% for both has been achieved.
3. Graduation
A student will have graduated when all the subjects he/she was supposed to have passed, have
successfully been passed.
Graduation ceremonies will be published in the Annual Academic Calendar.
The first graduation for ARU was on 31 October 2017.
4. Examinations
Students will only be eligible to sit for exams if they have met the criteria, namely,
• To have completed and submitted the required assignments.
• Attended the scheduled residential sessions
• Have paid the full semester fee
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5. Examination sessions
There are two main examination sessions per year in June and December.
There are two supplementary examinations in March and September of each year.
The dates for examinations are contained in the academic calendar.
Students must register at least two weeks prior to exams, and pay the required examination
registration fee of ZK100.
6. Residential sessions
The purposes of the residential sessions are:
• To ensure that students are familiar with their study materials.
• That students receive proper preparation to successfully pass their examinations
• To iron out any possible problems with their student records
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7. Payments and Fees for 2018
The following payments are levied at ARU:
Fee description Amount (ZK) Scholarships
Registration fees 300
Residential fees 1000 per session 0
Examination fees (levied and payable when registering for exam)
100
Graduation in absentia 300 0
Graduation attendance and certification
550 0
Tuition fees for Bachelor degrees ZK6 500 per semester ZK2 000 per semester
Tuition fees for Master’s degrees ZK10 000 per semester ZK2 500 per semester
Tuition fees for doctorate degrees ZK10 000 per semester nil
Total degree cost
Degree No of Semesters
Degree fee p/semester
Scholarship per semester for 2018
Total cost less scholarship
Bachelor of Technology
4 6 500 2 000 18 000
Bachelor of Science 8 6 500 2 000 36 000
Bachelor of Education
8 6 500 2 000 36 000
Master’s degree 4 10 000 2 500 30 000
Doctorate degrees 6 10 000 nil 60 000
Graduation Gowns
Qualification Deposit Hire Buy
Diploma 600 600 1,100
Graduate gown 600 1,000 1,200
Master 1,000 1,200 2,000
Doctorate POA
Payment schedule for tuition fees
Initial deposit every semester to release study materials
ZK2 500.00
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Instalment payable upon submission of assignments
25% of outstanding balance i.e. ZK1 000
Instalment payable prior to examination 25% of outstanding balance i.e. ZK1 000
Example of payment of tuition fees for bachelor students:
Tuition fee per 6-month semester 6 500
Less Scholarship for qualifying students 2 000
Minimum deposit to receive books 2 500
Instalment payable upon submission of assignment/s
1 000
Instalment payable prior to exam sitting 1 000
Total fees per semester 4 500
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The fees as published are valid for the period 1 January 2018 – 31 December 2018.
BANK DETAILS
Kindly use the following Banks when making a deposit into the ARU accounts, ensuring to reference
your name and student number.
1. First National Bank ARU Research University 62553028385 Makeni Branch Branch code: 26-00-16
2. Finance Bank Africa Research University 0320020584018 Downtown Branch Branch code: 11-00-32
3. ZANACO ARU Research University 5315506500181 Cairo Road Business Centre Branch code: 01-00-40
4. Natsave
ARU Research University 1152982643001 North End
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Important Information
All application forms are available online from the ARU website:
www.africaresearchuniversity.com
Books will be sent within 7-10 working days after receipt of the required deposit.
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MAP OF AFRICA RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
Location of ARU
WE ARE HERE
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18. RESIDENTIAL 2017 IN PICTURES
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19. 1st ARU GRADUATION 2017 HIGHLIGHTS
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COLLOQUIM 2017 IN PICTURES
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20. ABOUT THIS PROSPECTUS
This prospectus has been made in an effort to ensure that the information displayed in it will
assist and guide the student what the University is about in detail at the time of going to
print. There will be changes done and development that may occur, from courses, fees, dates
and other services that might be required.
Changes that might take place, will be informed to the student beforehand so that the
student is aware in ample time. In order to ensure that all important dates and information is
within reach of the student you are able to see changes on our website
(www.aru-online.com) for up-to-date information.
The fees as published are valid for the period 1 January 2018– 31 December 2018.
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21. CONTACT DETAILS
MARKETING TEAM
Elizabeth Musonda
Cell No: 097 807 4406
(Northern)
Henry Tembo
Cell no: 096 696 8042
(Copperbelt)
Joe Makulila (Liaison Officer)
Cell no: 097 124 8101; 096 254 1331
AFRICA RESEARCH UNIVERSITY ADDRESS
Online: [email protected]
www.aru-online.com
Visit us: Suite 28, Carousel Centre, Corner of Lumumba Rd & Kafue Rd, Lusaka
Whattsap lines: 096 254 1331
Lusaka Office: Registrar: 095 588 5672,
Enrol Cell No:097 124 8101; 096 254 1331
All rights reserved. No part of the publication will be reproduced, or stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted in any form or by any means, such as electronic, photocopying with prior information.