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NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

YEARBOOK 2018

PART 9

CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING (Note: The final interpretation of all regulations in this Yearbook for the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning shall be vested in Council).

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NOTE The Yearbook for the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning is valid for 2018 only. Curricula and syllabi may be amended for 2019. It is obtainable free of charge from: The Registrar Namibia University of Science and Technology Private Bag 13388 Windhoek NAMIBIA Location: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek Telephone: (+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118 Fax: (+264-61) 207 2113 Website: www.nust.na E-mail: registrar@nust.na Although the information contained in this Yearbook has been compiled as accurately as possible. Council and Senate accept no responsibility for any errors and omissions, which may occur. The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) retain the right to amend regulations or conditions without prior notice. Due to the rapidly changing external environment that many programmes operate in, and the Universitys desire to remain constantly relevant in its offerings, some programmes may be significantly amended after publication of this Yearbook. Please consult our website for the latest versions of our curricula, syllabi and academic regulations. The fact that particulars of a specific programme, field of study, subject, or course have been included in this Yearbook does not necessarily mean that such a programme, field of study, subject, or course will be offered in the academic year 2018. Namibia University of Science and Technology/Office of the Registrar.

http://www.nust.na/mailto:registrar@nust.na

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CONTACT DETAILS Central Administration and Lecturers Offices Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA Street Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA Student post to: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA Website: www.nust.na Email: registrar@nust.na CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA Street Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA Tel: 207 2081/2206 Fax: 207 2208 Website: www.nust.na/coll E-mail: coll@nust.na TELEPHONE NUMBERS NUST Switchboard Operator: 207 9111 Office of the Vice Chancellor: Vice Chancellor 207 2000/1-3 Deputy Vice Chancellor: Administration and Finance 207 2004/5 Deputy Vice Chancellor: Academic Affairs 207 2280/1 Office of the Registrar: Registrar 207 2008/2118 Assistant Registrar: Academic Administration 207 2351/2667 Examinations Office 207 2027/2412 Student Enquiries, Registrations, and Records 207 2056 Office of the Bursar: Bursar 207 2007 Department of Student Services: Director 207 2165 Students Councillor 207 2270 Cultural Department 207 2070 Sports Department 207 2298 Students Representative Council: 207 2457 Information & Communications Technology: Director 207 2275 Library & Information Services: Library, Enquiries and Loan Counter 207 2022/2621 Hostels: Men: Shangri-La Superintendent 207 2132 House Committee 207 2375 Call Office 229413/233130 Ladies: Mon Resa Superintendent 207 2131 House Committee 207 2127 Call Office 229405/234193/233100 Ladies: Hpker Superintendent 207 2131 House Committee 207 2130 NB: The international code in all numbers is +264-61

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CONTENTS

CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING Page

Note ii Contact Details iii Contents iv Staff 1 Distance Education: Qualifications 4 Distance Education Information 4 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 20 Public Management 20 Bachelor of Public Management (Revised Programme) (Phased in 2015) 20 Bachelor of Public Management (Phased in 2010 and phasing out 2019) 24 Accounting and Finance 29 Bachelor of Accounting (General) 29 Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance (Phasing out end of 2018) 34 Business Management 36 Bachelor of Business Management 36 Bachelor of Business Administration (Phasing out by 2020) 39 Marketing 34 Bachelor of Marketing 34 Bachelor of Marketing (Phasing out by 2018) 48 Human Resources Management 52 Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Revised) (Phased in 2016) 52 Office Management and Technology 56 Bachelor of Business and Information Administration (Revised) (Phased in 2017) 56 Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Phasing out until 2021) 61 Economics 65 Bachelor of Economics 65 Bachelor of Technology in Economics (Phasing out 2019) 69 Transport and Logistics Management 72 Bachelor of Transport Management (Revised) (Phased in 2017) 72 Bachelor of Transport Management (Phased out from 2017 until 2021) 77 Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Revised) (Phased in 2017) 79 Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (Phasing out from 2017 until 2021) 82 Bachelor of Sport Management 85 Communication 88 Bachelor of English (Phased in 2015) 88 Bachelor of English (Phasing out in 2018) 92 Bachelor of Communication (Phased in 2015) 94 Bachelor of Communication (Phasing out in 2018) 98 Hospitality and Tourism Management 103 Bachelor of Hospitality Management (Phasing out from 2012) 103 Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (Phasing out from 2013) 104 Department of Education and Languages 105 English Communication Service Courses 105 Foreign Languages 108 Technical and Vocational Education 109 Diploma in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 113

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 114 Communication 114 Bachelor of English Honours 114 Marketing 116 Bachelor of Marketing Honours 116 Human Resources Management 117 Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours 117

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CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING Director : Delvaline Mwes, PhD (Stell.), B.Sc. (UJ), HED (PG), B.Ed, M.Ed. (UNAM) Deputy Director : Wynand Diergaardt, HED Sec IV (UNAM), B.Ed. (UNAM), MIDT (OUM) Coordinator: Educational Technology : Antoinette Wentworth, M.Ed. (USA), B.Ed. (UNAM), Higher Dip.: Edu. (UNAM), Primary Teachers Dip. (Teachers Training College) Coordinator: Finance and Office Management : Estelle Cloete, Dipl.: Bus. Mgmt. (Bus. Mgmt. Training College, SA), Cert. Mgmt.

Principles for First Line Managers (UNISA) Coordinator: Academic Support : Deria van Wyk, Vocational Instructors Cert: L5 (PoN), Education Dip: (UPE),

Advance Cert in Education in Management L7 (TUT), BA (Hons): Group Dynamics L8 (NMMU)

: Fiona Anderson, PG Cert. Mgmt. (Australia), B.Ed. Hons.: Secondary Ed. (UNAM), Dip. Occupationally Dir. Edu. & Train. (ETDP SETA-SA)

Coordinator: Administrative Support : Yvonne Tjizumaue, ND: Commerce (PoN) : Bernadette Cloete, Higher Dip.: Edu. (Commerce Secondary) (CPUT) Coordinator: Instructional Design & Technology : Aletta Hautemo, M.Ed. In ICT (Rhodes, SA), PG Dip.: ICT Leadershi in a Knowledge Society (Ireland), B.Ed. Hons (Rhodes, SA) Instructional Designers : Mildred Besser, HoD (Sec) Dip (UNAM), B.Ed. (UNAM), Dip: Management

Studies (DMS) (MANCOSA), ICLD (MOE) : Joy Hambabi, B.Ed (UNAM), B.Ed (Hons) (University of South Africa), MA:

Business Administration (MANCOSA) : Elock Shikalepo, M.Ed (MSU), B. Ed (Hons), ACE (NWU), BETD (OCE) : Brenda Kulobone, B.Ed. (UNAM), M.Ed. (UNAM) Educational Technologist / Instructional Designer : Vacant Student Support Officers : Johnson Mutirua, Cert: Edu. for Dev. (NAMCOL) : Brenda Kaumbangere, Cert. ICDL (NAMCOL), Cert. Edu. for Development (NAMCOL), Cert: Distance Education Practitioners (BOCODOL) : Henrietha Beukes : Josephine Skrywer, Dip. Acc. & Aud. (UNAM), Dip. Secr. Stud. (Monitronic Success College) : Maria Indongo, Degree: Business Administration (PoN), Dip: Business

Administration (PoN) : Imelda Khoses, Degree: Marketing (PoN), Dip.: Mrkt. (PoN) Senior Store and Dispatch Officer : Charles Mbazuvara, Degree: Marketing (PoN), Dip: Marketing (PoN) Store and Dispatch Clerk : Macdonald Handura, Cert. ICDL (NAMCOL) Regional Coordinators : Gwendoline Beukes, B.Tech.: Policing (TUT), Dip. PR (UNAM), Dip: Police Mngt.

&Leadership (Finnish Police College), Cert: Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment (Assessment College of SA)

: Julia Kabuwanwa, HED (VISTA Univ.), Dip: Agric. (Ogongo Agric. College), ICDL (NAMCOL), PG Dip: Edu. Mngt., B. Commerce Hons. (Regent Business School)

: Christopher Madyaao, HED (UNAM), Cert: Distance Ed. Prac. (UNISA), PG Dip: Edu. Mngt. & Leadership, (Regent Business School), Cert: Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment (Ikhowe Staffing Solutions, Education Training and Development Practice Sector), B. Commerce Hons. (Regent Business School)

: Menason Katjirua, HED, Adv. Dip: Ed. (UNAM) : Festus Shimhulu, BETD (WCE), Dip: Ed. (UNAM), B.Ed. Hons. (Rhodes Univ.) : Antonio Stuurmann, Dip: Legal Studies (ICM) : Lukas Shikulo, M.Ed. Mngt. (Zim), Degree in Edu. Maths. & Sci. (UNAM) : Elvira Theron, Dip.: Adult Ed. & Community Dev., Dip.: Life Coaching, Cert.:

Distance Ed. Practitioners, Cert. Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment (Ikhowe Solutions), Cert. TESOL (CT, TESOL Inst.)

: Charles Lushu, BETD (Caprivi College of Ed.), ACE (NWU) Secretary : Faith Mouton, B. Bus. Mgmt. (NUST)

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Telephone Number : +264 61-207 2081 Fax Number : +264 61-207 2208 E-mail Address (enquiries) : collenquiries@nust.na E-mail Address (assignments) : collassignments@nust.na Website : www.nust.na/centres/coll/coll.php Regional Centres Student Support Assistants : Chandre Beukes : Natasha Muletwa, HC in Mgmt. (SBS) : Millian Josob : Selma Naanda : Theresia Kuuvilua : Jacqueline Hunibes : Aplonia Dikuwa, Cert. ICDL, Nat. Voc. Cert. Level 3, Business Service Office Admin. (NTA) : Paulina Hamukwaya, ND: LUP (PoN), Prof. Dip.: Logistics & Transport (UK)

mailto:collenquiries@nust.namailto:collassignments@nust.nahttp://www.nust.na/centres/coll/coll.php

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VISION STATEMENT

Through pedagogic innovation, the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) seeks to be internationally recognised and distinguished for the design and delivery of supported open and distance learning.

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DISTANCE EDUCATION: QUALIFICATIONS The following qualifications are offered on the distance education mode of study: Bachelor of Public Management Bachelor of Accounting Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance National Diploma in Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Business Management Bachelor of Marketing Bachelor of Marketing Honours Bachelor of Human Resources Management Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours Diploma in Office Management and Technology Bachelor of Office Management and Technology Bachelor of Business and Information Administration Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Technology in Economics Certificate in Transport Management Diploma in Transport Management Bachelor of Transport Management Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of Sports Management Bachelor of English Bachelor of English Honours Bachelor of Communication Bachelor of Hospitality Management Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer In order to provide an effective and efficient student support service, the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning (COLL) employs full-time academic staff, drawn from the academic faculties and departments at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), on a part-time basis to offer tutorials and develop quality assured instructional materials which are delivered through print-based, multi-media and eLearning methods. The COLL also provides a range of administrative and academic support services to distance education students through Regional Centres established across the country. DE1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Refer to Rule GI2, the general admission regulations and requirements. DE2 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING (a) All written enquiries in connection with your studies at the COLL should be addressed to: Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning Namibia University of Science and Technology Private Bag 13388 Windhoek NAMIBIA

Always provide the following particulars in all correspondence: Student number (if registered already) Identity number Date of birth Initials and surname Study Programme

(b) No responsibility is accepted for correspondence that is not directed to the above-mentioned address.

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(c) Enquiries/Letters concerning academic matters, such as problems with the use of textbooks, tutorial letters and instructional material must be directed to the Coordinators: Academic Support, Ms Fiona Anderson Tel: +264 61-207 2203, e-mail: fanderson@nust.na or Ms Deria van Wyk Tel: +264 61-207 2789, e-mail: devanwyk@nust.na. Appointments in this regard can also be made directly.

(d) Administrative enquiries with regard to registration, assignments and instructional material may be directed to the Coordinators: Administrative Support, the Student Support Officers or the Senior Store and Dispatch Officer, who may be contacted through telephone: +264 61-2072259 / 2071 / 2561 / 2558 / 2801 / 2802 / 2509 / 2670 / 2567 / 2756 or email: collenquiries@nust.na while assignments may be submitted electronically to collassignments@nust.na (Refer to DE12 (k)).

(e) Correspondence in connection with the library must be directed to the Chief Librarian: +264 61-207 2092 (f) Correspondence in connection with finances must be directed to +264 61-207 2266, 2187, 2189, 2210 (g) Correspondence in connection with examinations must be directed to +264 61-207 2027 / 2106 / 2412 / 2067 /

2107 / 2088 / 2117 DE3 REGIONAL CENTRES (a) Students living in the vicinity of Regional Centres are advised to consult the Regional Coordinator in charge,

should there be any administrative enquiries, e.g. application, registration, course amendments, fees, instructional material, submission of assignments, examination, face-to-face tutorials, etc.

(b) The following Regional Centres are in operation: Gobabis Box 1043 Fax : +264 62-564183 Tel: +264 62-564071 email : etheron@nust.na : cbeukes@nust.na Katima Mulilo Box 281 Fax : +264 66-252202 Tel: +264 66-252388 email : cmadyaao@nust.na : nnmuletwa@nust.na Keetmanshoop Box 1780 Fax : +264 063-222051 Tel: +264 63-221033 email : astuurmann@nust.na : mjosob@nust.na Ongwediva Box 3335 Fax : +264 65-231277 Tel: +264 65-231276 email : jmatengu@nust.na : sgnaanda@nust.na Opuwo Box 84 Fax : +264 65-272967 Tel: +264 65-272965 email : rnderura@nust.na : nderuraruth@gmail.com Otjiwarongo Box 607 Fax : +264 67-301290 Tel: +264 67-301149 email : gbeukes@nust.na : jhunibes@nust.na Outapi Box 793 Fax : +264 65-251369 Tel: +264 65 251368 email : fshimhulu@nust.na : tnkuuvilwa@nust.na Rundu Box 2406 Fax : +264 66-255379 Tel: +264 66-255270 email : clushu@nust.na : adikuwa@nust.na Tsumeb Box 463 Fax : +264 67-220647 Tel: +264 67-220483 email : mkatjirua@nust.na : pahamukwaya@nust.na Walvis Bay Box 8011, Narraville Fax : +264 64-209715 Tel: +264 64-203603 email : lshikulo@nust.na : nampueja@nust.na

mailto:fanderson@nust.namailto:devanwyk@nust.namailto:collenquiries@nust.namailto:collassignments@nust.namailto:etheron@nust.namailto:cbeukes@nust.namailto:cmadyaao@nust.namailto:nnmuletwa@nust.namailto:astuurmann@nust.namailto:mjosob@nust.namailto:jmatengu@nust.namailto:sgnaanda@nust.namailto:rnderura@nust.namailto:nderuraruth@gmail.commailto:gbeukes@nust.namailto:jhunibes@nust.namailto:fshimhulu@nust.namailto:tnkuuvilwa@nust.namailto:clushu@nust.namailto:adikuwa@nust.namailto:mkatjirua@nust.namailto:pahamukwaya@nust.namailto:lshikulo@nust.namailto:nampueja@nust.na

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DE4 OFFICE HOURS (a) COLL Office Hours COLL offices are open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 16:30. (b) Office hours of the Regional Centres are as follows: Monday to Thursday: 09:30 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 18:30 Friday: 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 -17:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00 Except for Opuwo: Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30 DE5 APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Refer to Rule GI2 of the Universitys Yearbook Part 1 for Admission Criteria. Special admission requirements for certain programmes are spelt out in Departmental regulations. Such special requirements should be met in addition to the normal admission requirements. All prospective students must apply for admission to the Namibia University of Science and Technology on the prescribed application form. Application forms are available on request from the Office of the Registrar and from Regional Centres. Application forms are also available on the Universitys website: http://www.nust.na. All applications must be accompanied by the relevant fees. The closing date for all applications is the last working day in September for the undergraduate application and mature age closer to end of July preceding the year in which admission is sought. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after the closing date whether their application for admission have been successful or not. Registration dates are published in the Universitys Yearbook, appear on the Universitys website: http://www.nust.na and are advertised in the media. These dates are applicable to all categories of students.

(a) By signing the registration form, the student inter alia declares that s/he is familiar with the contents of this

Yearbook and the regulations for his/her degree/diploma/certificate, and that s/he undertakes to strictly obey all rules and regulations of the University.

(b) Students who live in or in the vicinity of Windhoek or one of the Regional Centers may personally register at the

respective offices. If a student registers IN PERSON, s/he will receive all available instructional material upon payment of the initial installment of fees.

(c) In the case of previously registered students, the student retains the existing student number allocated to

him/her the first time s/he registered. THIS NUMBER MUST BE INDICATED ON HIS/HER REGISTRATION FORM. A new number will not be issued. Students must indicate the proposed qualification on the registration form. If this qualification is not indicated, the registration form will be regarded as incomplete, leading to possible disqualification of registration.

(d) Upon issuing/receiving of instructional material, students are responsible to verify and ensure that they

received the correct instructional material for the course(s) they registered for. Assignments based on wrong instructional material and tutorial letters will not be accepted for marking.

Note: Instructional materials should be collected on/before the last working day in February for first semester materials and in July for second semester materials. No materials will be issued to students after these dates.

(e) Duplicate instructional material will be available to purchase for distance education students: For 2018 Fees, please see the separate fees booklet. DE6 REGISTRATION AND RE-REGISTRATION (a) Any person who wishes to be registered as a student at the University for a particular academic year must

complete the official registration form and sign it (by which s/he subjects him/herself to the regulations of the University), must pay the prescribed fees and, except if already produced, must produce documentary proof that all admission requirements have been met for the study of the qualification for which a student wishes to register. In exceptional cases, the University may grant permission that documentary proof may be handed in not later than 31 May each year, failing which a students registration will immediately be cancelled, and s/he will

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forfeit his/her tuition fees in accordance with the stipulations of the paragraph under Fees in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook. The relevant sections under General Information are applicable for further information, including the closing dates and the basic requirements for registration.

(b) The University may set a final registration date for a specific academic year after which a student may no longer

register, and may refuse any application for registration if the students completed registration form, the prescribed fees and/or the required documentary proof in support of his/her application do not reach the University before the fixed closing date.

(c) A student who was previously registered at another tertiary institution and did not obtain a degree, diploma or a

certificate at the end of his/her last year of registration, must (if a decision can be made based on the information on his application forms) submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and an original report of his/her complete academic record, issued by the Registrar of the previous institution, during his/her first year of registration not later than 31 May each year, failing which his/her registration will be cancelled immediately.

(d) Re-registration may be refused in the case of a student whose academic progress does not satisfy Senate/the

relevant Board of Studies. In cases where permission for re-registration is granted, it will be done only on conditions as determined by the University.

(e) Students who find themselves unable to continue with their studies are required to cancel such courses. If

courses are not cancelled, it will be viewed as a failure on the side of the student to make satisfactory academic progress. Cancellation forms are available from COLL and the Regional Centres. The closing date for all cancellations is the last working day in April for 1st semester courses and the last working day in September for 2nd semester courses. The relevant sections under Termination of Studies, Rule AC1.4 and REFUNDS Rules F.7.1.1 F.7.1.9 are applicable for further information, including the closing dates and the basic requirements for cancellation of courses/termination of studies.

DE7 DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED

When students register for the first time, the following original documents must be handed in together with the students application for registration: (a) original certificate of the relevant admission qualification; (b) original Namibian identity document; (c) original marriage certificate in case of married women.

If the student was previously registered at any other tertiary institution, and s/he has suspended his/her studies before the completion of the degree or diploma for which s/he was registered, s/he must produce the following documents together with his/her application for registration: (a) original certificate of conduct; (b) original report of full academic record.

The above documentation must be issued by the institution where the qualification was obtained. All qualifications must be certified before submission to the University.

DE8 CHANGING REGISTRATION (a) Students who wish to cancel their studies at the University must complete the prescribed form (Refer to DE6 (e)).

Students are referred to the section on fees in connection with the repayment of money. (b) Note that the closing date for course amendments is the last working day in February (1st semester and year

courses) and the last working day in July (2nd semester courses) each year. This date also applies to applications for course exemptions. Cancellations can, however, still be done after this date (Refer to DE6 (e)).

(c) Late Registration, course amendments and change of mode of study, i.e. change from full-time/part-time to the

distance education mode of study is subject to the availability of instructional material and the time available to submit assignments as indicated on the approved assignment schedule.

(d) In the case of a change of address and/or examination center, students are requested to communicate the

change of address on their student kiosk as soon as the relevant change happens.

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DE9 METHOD OF INSTRUCTION Distance education is a unique method of instruction and study. It is unique in the sense that instruction and learning take place with the instructor/tutor and the students in different places for most of the time. In the COLL the main medium of instruction is the printed word supplemented with multi-media and eLearning, which enable students to study at home. It is therefore possible for students to study when and where they wish and they can link their academic studies with their practical work. The instructional material for each course will be supplied to students when they pay their tuition fees upon registration. The main form of material is the printed study guide, consisting of a number of units with activities for the students to complete to assess their own understanding of the course. Usually prescribed or supplementary reading is recommended. The supplementary reading material may be a reader, which will be supplied with the printed study guide, or a prescribed textbook, which should be bought. Each course also includes assignments which must be completed on time and send to the COLL for tutor-marking. The marks gained for an assignment form part of the final assessment for the course. Each assignment also receives a tutorial comment which is sent back to students to assist them in their studies. The COLL is aware of the difficult circumstances in which many of its students have to study, and therefore provides assistance to enable students to derive full benefit from their studies. Tutors are assigned for each course to help students with academic problems they may have. Students may consult the tutor by letter, by phone at certain specified times, email or by a pre-arranged visit.

DE10 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The COLL provides the following support services: (a) Marker-tutoring Assignments coming from students are used as a teaching tool and marker-tutors therefore do not just mark in a

conventional sense, but also give the necessary advice and encouragement on how students may improve and make progress toward being successful at the end of a semester.

(b) Telephone/email-tutoring Marker-tutors are available for tutoring and academic advice through telephone- and email correspondence.

Students will be provided with a list of their tutors telephone numbers and email addresses upon registration. Students are advised to please make use of this service.

(c) Face-to-face tutorials/Saturday tutorials These tutorials are organised in Windhoek and at the various Regional Centres on Saturdays. Notice of such

tutorials will be provided to students by the: Coordinators: Academic Support (COLL); and the Regional Coordinators. Students should make every effort to attend these tutorials.

(d) Vacation Schools Vacation schools are offered two times a year, during April and August in Windhoek. Notice of such vacation

schools will be sent to students from time to time. Although attendance at vacation schools is usually optional, students are strongly advised to make use of this service. It is a valuable opportunity for students to benefit, not only for academic purposes, but also to make use of library facilities and to meet their tutors and fellow students.

(e) Vacation Schools are compulsory for students registered for the following: Study Programmes:

Bachelor of Communication Bachelor of English Bachelor of English Honours Bachelor of Hospitality Management Bachelor of Human Resources Management Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours Bachelor of Marketing Honours Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management Bachelor of Office Management and Technology Bachelor of Business and Information Administration Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer

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Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer Courses:

Business Applications 1A &1B Business Applications 2A & 2B Contemporary Issues Information Administration Medical Office Applications 2A & 2B Product Innovation and Project Management Research Methodology Research Project Work Integrated Learning Electronic and Web Based Marketing ICT Application Skills ICT for Educators A & B

BUSINESS SIMULATION is also compulsory for all students registered for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. Please refer to the first tutorial letter on these courses for more detail.

(f) Radio tutorials Radio tutorials are broadcast on National Radio, to supplement print-based instructional material and face-to-

face sessions with 10 minute radio programmes. Schedules for radio tutorials are available on COLLs website: www.nust.na/centres/coll/coll.php

(g) Multi-media and eLearning

The instructional material for some courses is also supplemented with CDs and/or DVDs, which students will receive upon registration as part of their instructional material. Tutoring and student support through mobile learning tutorials and/or tele teaching tutorials are also offered for some courses. Teleteaching: Is tutoring through the Internet in real time (live) whereby students connect with their tutor and participate in an online tutorial from wherever they are. Students and tutors are not constrained by place like in a normal face-to-face tutorial session. All that is needed is a reliable internet connection and a headset to connect at the agreed scheduled time. These facilities and internet connectivity are available at the COLL Regional Centres across the country. Mobile Learning (elearning): Some of the ways in which mobile phones can be used to support distance education students are providing access to electronic resources to supplement existing study materials; providing the means to facilitate collaborative learning; providing the means to have regular contact with the tutor/lecturer; and creating opportunities for regular formative assessment with feedback. Reference to tutorial support by means of these additional media will be stipulated in the first tutorial letter of the relevant course.

(h) eLearning: COLL offers eLearning as another mode of study in addition to full-time, part-time and conventional

distance education at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. The tuition fees for eLearning courses are the same as that for courses delivered through the full-time, part-time and distance education modes of study. The COLL eLearning courses can be accessed through the website at http://elearning.nust.na/elearn Students need to be registered in the eLearning mode of study before they can gain access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for eLearning courses. Students who wish to study via eLearning must register as an eLearning student during the normal registration period and attend a compulsory face-to-face orientation session at COLL or one of the Regional Centres. The orientation session introduce students to eLearning and the VLE.

Studying via eLearning enables students to:

access additional material directly from the course site be guided through the course on a week-by-week basis have a dedicated tutor who will provide online support during the duration of the course

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interact regularly with the tutor and fellow students submit assignments via the VLE get feedback, questions, tasks and assignments online have a much more interactive learning process than studying by the conventional distance education mode and

online technical support have more personalised and regular contact with the tutor, because the ratio of students to tutor will be much

lower. The list of available courses offered through the eLearning mode can be found in the Information Manual for

Distance Education Students and the COLL website at www.nust.na/centres/coll/coll.php (i) Library Services The Universitys library services are available free of charge to all registered students. Membership of the library

is subject to the Library Regulations. The library will lend recommended books and other supplementary reading matter to students. Prescribed textbooks must, however, be bought by the student, and will NOT be provided by the library. A student who does not return library material on the due date will not be allowed admission to the examinations, to re-register, and will not receive his/her examination results before the outstanding library material has been returned to the University. Limited stocks of library books are available from Regional Centres. The student must also consult his/her nearest Regional Centre in this regard.

The Universitys Library has a number of very useful resources and services which are accessible through the

website: http://www.nust.na/?q=library A Resource Guide on all the various library services available to distance education students will be issued upon

registration. Online examination papers: Past examination papers are available from the Librarys web page, but only on

campus. They are also accessible via CD-ROM from the Regional Centres and via email from the Subject Librarians subjectlibrarian@nust.na. Subject Librarians will only send past papers to distance education students who have supplied their student numbers.

If there is anything students do not understand, or which they need to have explained, they should not hesitate to consult their Tutor, Coordinators: Administrative Support, Coordinators Academic Support, Regional Coordinators, Deputy Director of COLL, or the Director of COLL; either by telephone, fax, email, a letter, or by a personal visit arranged beforehand.

(j) COLL SMS Service: The COLL use the sms service to inform and remind students on important information such as a change in venues for classes and tests dates or if there is any deviation on the timetable. This function enables the COLL to keep students up to date on important information.

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(k) Writing Unit and WebEx guidelines:

WRITING UNIT WEBEX GUIDELINES

Dear Students,

It is my great pleasure to inform you that the Writing Unit is available to support

you to improve your writing and develop effective communication skills across the

curriculum. It is dedicated to enhance the quality of academic writing through

developing your ability to plan, organise, write and revise academic papers in any

subject.

The Writing Unit provides a supportive and motivating environment where you

can discuss your work with a trained consultant and receive help at any stage in the

writing process. Through one-to- one or group consultations, you will be able to

share your work with a trustworthy professional, receive advice and guidance on

improving your work; gain and develop skills in writing, revising and editing.

You can receive this support face-to-face if you live in Windhoek or online wherever

you are. Online consultations are offered through web-conferencing software called

WebEx. You just need a reliable Internet connection and a headset (headphones with

a microphone). You can share content, discuss and collaborate through this platform.

This handout is a step-by step guide on how to use WebEx during your online

consultation.

For further information please contact your writing consultant at (061)2072383 or

email writingunit@nust.na

Click here to book your session with our writing consultant

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Joining a WebEx Session

You will receive an invitation email to join a WebEx session.

Click on the URL link in the email or copy and paste the URL link onto your browser.

You will be taken to the webpage where you can join the WebEx session. On the webpage you will be requested to type in your Name and E-mail address. Once you have entered your details, click on Join.

After you have signed in, you will be asked to download and run the WebEx Meeting Centre application. Allow the software to be installed on your computer.

Please note that this step is performed only once i.e. when you join a WebEx meeting for the first time.

As soon as this software has finished loading, you will be taken to the meeting window.

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DE11 PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS AND STUDY MATERIAL Particulars concerning the prescribed textbook(s), which the student must buy, will be made available upon registration by means of a first tutorial letter, which is part of the study material of a particular course. Prescribed textbooks are available at the Regional Centres for reference purposes. Some of these textbooks are also available at the following Namibian Open Learning Network Trust (NOLNeT) Centres (Regional Centres that serve NAMCOL, NIED, NUST and UNAM students): Mariental Teachers Resource Centre; Eenhana Multi Media Centre and Community Library; and the Oranjemund NAMDEB Technical College. Full particulars concerning the prescribed textbooks are contained in the first tutorial letter. Students are strongly advised to order their books from the bookshop in good time, as this will prevent many unnecessary delays and disappointments. COLL does not sell prescribed textbooks and cannot order these for the students. Books are prescribed for most courses and can be ordered directly from the distributors or via the Regional Centres. All books can be purchased from the book supplier, Book Den at corner of Hosea Kutako & Puccini street, in Windhoek, Telephone: +264 61-239976.

DE12 ASSESSMENTS Students are required to qualify for examination admission on the basis of satisfactory answers and performance in assessments. Particulars of the contribution of the various assessment marks towards the final mark of a particular course and the minimum requirements for examination admission appear in the first tutorial letter. Rules for students on submission of assessments

(a) Keep to the due dates. Assessments that are submitted after the due date will be returned unmarked. It remains your responsibility to see to it that your assignment reaches COLL in time.

(b) Medical and humanitarian reasons are the only reasons accepted for the late submission of assessments. Late submission of assessments will only be approved till 7 days (including public holidays and weekends) after the due date of an assessment. Valid documentary proof must be attached as part of the assessment before any late submission will be considered. Late submission without valid documentary proof attached to the assessment will be returned unmarked and may not be resubmitted for marking.

Travelling and attendance of workshops, job related activities and conferences may not be used as an excuse for the late submission of assessments.

Please note that a police declaration may not be used as an excuse for the late submission of assessments.

Death Certificates will serve as valid documentary proof in case of immediate family as per the Labour Act, i.e. family means a

o child; o spouse; o parent/grandparent; o brother/sister; or o father/mother-in-law of the student.

Students have to submit sufficient documentary evidence in addition to the Death Certificate to qualify for the approval of late submission of assignments.

(c) Distance education students, who commit themselves to studies at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, will be expected to attend compulsory vacation school tutorials and tests as set down for the relevant courses. No provision is made for students who engage in other commitments during this period, which could interfere with their studies, e.g.: job-related commitments (local and abroad), out-of-town work, etc. Reference to compulsory attendance of vacation school tutorials and tests shall be stipulated in the first tutorial letter of the relevant courses.

(d) Distance Education students will have the opportunity to write a 2nd opportunity/make-up test on the pre-determined dates similar to full-time and part-time students if they were unable to write or fail the scheduled tests as set out in the Information Manual for Distance Education Students, the Pocket Guide and in the Tutorial Letter. There will be no provision made to any student if he/she failed to write the 2nd opportunity/make up test.

(e) Assessments already submitted but not passed/returned unmarked may not be resubmitted.

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(f) The formal requirements for essays as set out in tutorial letters must be strictly adhered to. If your assessment does not comply with these requirements, you might lose marks.

(g) Assessments based on wrong instructional material and tutorial letters will not be accepted for marking.

(h) Remember to give the assessment the same number as the one appearing in the tutorial letter. For example, if you do assessment 02, you should number 02 and not 01. DO NOT enclose more than one assessment in the same assessment book/ CD/ document sent as an attachment via e-mail.

(i) Indicate your student number, course name and course code, e.g. Introduction to Mathematics, ITM111S, and the assessment number on the assessment cover page before submission of an assessment.

(j) Ensure that all information as requested on the assessment cover is completed and correct. Incorrect or incomplete information will prevent it from being accepted for marking. This also applies to submitted CDs. All information must be on the CD itself.

(k) Students marked assessment will be scanned and mailed to them on their generic email address that they receive upon registration. No tutor-marked assessment will be posted in window envelopes to students anymore.

(l) Students may send assessment via e-mail. Students should download the Electronic Assignment Book available in MS Word format from www.nust.na/centres/coll/coll.php _assbook.doc to complete assessment. Ensure that all information as requested on the assessment cover is completed and correct. Incorrect or incomplete information will prevent it from being accepted for marking. After completion of the assessment, email the Electronic Assignment Book as an attachment to: collassignments@nust.na

(m) Completed assessment must never be emailed/mailed/submitted to the relevant Tutor, Student Support Officer or the Store and Dispatch Officer.

(n) Always supply sufficient stamps when posting your assignments. Students who use express post for mailing their assessment must pay the costs attached to this service themselves. The Namibia University of Science and Technology will not pay penalties for assessment with insufficient postage. Such assessment will be returned unmarked to the students. Posted/couriered assessment received after the due date of the assessment will be returned unmarked.

(o) Warning: Any loose pages increase the possibility for loosing assessment marks. (p) Students living in the vicinity of Windhoek and who prefer to submit their assessment personally must

hand them in at the COLL assessment box. Students living in the vicinity of Regional Centers should preferably submit their assessment at these Centres.

(q) Students are encouraged to form study groups to discuss their studies, but identical assessment by different members of a study group are not acceptable. Copying assessment constitutes a transgression of the Student Regulations of the Namibia University of Science and Technology. Students found guilty of copying assessment will be awarded 0% for such an assessment.

(r) Upon submission of assessment, students have to acknowledge by means of complete referencing, all sources used and/or quoted. Students found guilty of plagiarism will be penalised and may be awarded 0 %.

(s) A student, who has strong reasons to believe that an assessment mark may be incorrect, may apply that such mark be re-checked, regardless of the mark obtained. An application for a re-check must be directed to the Director: COLL on or before the last working day of May for the examinations taking place in the June session and on or before the last working day of October for the examinations taking place in the November session. Applications must be accompanied by a full motivation explaining why a re-check is sought. Such a re-check shall not necessarily lead to a re-mark of the assessment, unless so determined by the Tutor conducting the re-check. Applications for re-check based on requests to be condoned for admission to the examination will not be considered.

(t) No comments or assessment /test results will be announced by telephone. DE13 EXAMINATIONS

A student is responsible for the arrangements and cost of his journey to the examination centre, as well as his accommodation at that centre.

1. In order to be admitted to the examination of a course, a student must obtain a semester/year mark of at least 40 %, or if stated otherwise as per programme requirements.

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2. In order to pass a course, a student has to comply with the following criteria: (a) an examination mark with a sub-minimum of 40 % must be achieved in cases where the

examination comprises only one paper, and 35 % each in cases where the examination consists of two or more papers, provided that the combined paper sub-minimum is 40 %;

(b) a final mark (calculated from semester/year mark and examination mark with the prescribed weighting ratio) of 50 % has to be obtained in the course;

(c) The semester/year mark and examination mark shall be used jointly to determine the final mark in the ratio of 30 % (semester/year-mark) to 70 % (examination mark), unless explicitly otherwise determined by Senate.

3. The final examination timetable, in the form of an admission letter will be made available on the student

kiosk. It will, inter alia, contain the following information: (a) a list of courses in which the student obtained examination admission, with a corresponding list of

final examination dates; (b) a list of courses in which the student has not obtained examination admission; (c) particulars regarding the Examination Centre and session; and (d) further general examination instructions will be printed at the back of the timetables and will be

placed on the internet and will be mailed to Regional Centres at the same time. 4. NOTE:

(a) Candidates who have not received their examination admission letter before each examination must immediately contact the Examination Department at telephone +264 61-207 2027 / 2106 / 2412 / 2088 / 2107 / 2067 / 2835.

(b) Students will not be permitted to write examination unless they have the following documentation in their possession at each session:

- Student card - Examination admission letter (c) Students are responsible for ensuring that they attend the correct examination session and receive

the correct examination question paper. DE14 EXAMINATION CENTRES (a) It is essential that the number of examination centres be limited as far as possible and therefore there

must be at least five registered students before a centre will be established in an area. The University reserves the right to approve or reject any application for the establishment of a special examination centre at any one place. NUST regional students may sit for their examinations at the NUST Regional Centres, Mariental Teachers Resource Centre, Luderitz Community Library, Oranjemund NAMDEB Technical College, Karasburg Teachers Resource Centre and in Rosh Pinah corner of Melkbos and Volstruis street.

(b) The University takes no responsibility for the delay in mail delivery or receipt of any other information

owing to a change in address or the inaccessibility of an address of any student. It is always the responsibility of the student to notify the University of any change in his/her postal address and to verify if such changes are effected correctly (See Changing Registration).

DE15 EXAMINATION NUMBERS AND SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS (a) The candidate uses his/her student number as his/her examination number. (b) A candidate may be requested to furnish proof of identity at all times. For this purpose candidates must

show both their student card and an identity document on which a photograph of him/herself appears. (c) The duration of every paper will be indicated on the timetable. (d) Candidates and invigilators will be notified of any special arrangements in advance. (e) Cellular phones and smoking are not allowed in the examination rooms. DE16 EXAMINATION ADMISSION In a course offered, no student will be admitted to the examination unless s/he has met The following requirements for the particular academic year: (a) S/he must have been registered for instruction or additional examination opportunities in that course

offered or, with the permission of Council, by another institution recognised by Council for this purpose;

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(b) S/he must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of a semesters/years work such as prescribed by Senate before a set date. The minimum requirements, which a student must meet for admission to the examination in a particular course, appear in the instructional material for the particular course and are spelt out in Departmental regulations.

DE17 EXAMINATION RESULTS (a) The results of the June/July examinations are expected to be announced in mid-July, while the results of

the October/November examinations are expected to be announced by mid-December each year. Every candidate will be furnished with his/her examination results as soon as possible thereafter.

(b) No results will be announced by telephone or telegram. (c) No results will be mailed to a student before s/he has returned all books that s/he has borrowed from

the library. (d) No results will be sent to students who have not settled their accounts in full. (e) A student who has, in his/her opinion, met all the requirements for a certificate/diploma/degree and

has not received confirmation thereof by mid-February or mid-August each year should contact the Examinations Department.

(f) The student must provide the Examinations Department with the required documents for certification as soon as possible after the final examination.

DE18 FAILURE TO PAY In the event of fees not being paid as per schedule, a student will not: (a) receive examination results; (b) be allowed access into examinations unless special arrangements have been made; (d) be permitted to re-register; (e) be allowed to graduate. DE19 STUDY PROGRAMMES OFFERED ON THE DISTANCE EDUCATION MODE: ADMISSION

Refer to the General Admission Criteria (GI2) DE20 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR RESEARCH PROJECT/ MINI-THESIS

(RPB412S / HRP420S / TRP420S / MIT8215 / MTS8125) (a) Students registering for the Research Project/Mini-Thesis on the distance education mode of study

should register their Research Topics upon registration with the Coordinators: Academic Support, Ms. Fiona Anderson or Ms Deria van Wyk if based in Windhoek or with the Regional Coordinator if based at any of the Regional Centres.

(b) The registration of your Research Topic is very important to ensure timely allocation of your Research Supervisor.

(c) It remains your responsibility to ensure that your Research Topic is submitted to COLL upon registration. Failure to do so will result in your Supervisor being appointed late.

(d) Please note that no extension for the submission of your Research Project/Mini-Thesis will be granted if you failed to submit your Research Topic to COLL.

(e) Also refer to Rule AC4.4: Completion and Submission of Undergraduate Research Projects/Mini-Thesis for Examination.

DE21 EXEMPTION ARRANGEMENTS Students may be exempted from the following institutional core courses based on their Grade 12 NSSC

Grades in relevant subjects.

INSTITUTIONAL CORE COURSE SCHOOL SUBJECT(S) GRADE

Basic Mathematics Mathematics Minimum B (Ordinary Level) or 4 (Higher Level)

Basic Science Biology and Physical Science Minimum B (Ordinary Level) or 4 (Higher Level)

Computer User Skills Computer Studies Minimum B (Ordinary Level) or 4 (Higher Level)

Language in Practice English Language Minimum B (Ordinary Level) or 4 (Higher Level)

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 07BPMN (Revised Programme) (Phased in 2015) Description The Bachelor of Public Management is purposefully designed to train generalists for employment predominately in the public sector and civil society organisations; while also catering for the needs of the private sector. The programme provides a systematic and coherent introduction to the main theories, broad principles, concepts, data, and problem-solving techniques in the main cognate area of learning. This programme will enable students to acquire a blend of cognitive and intellectual skills, as well as more hands-on practical and key transferable skills, and to apply such skills in addressing public management issues in Namibia, and internationally. The programmes main emphasis is on governance and leadership in the varied, complex and challenging settings of public action such as multi-level policy, governance and management processes, hybrid social enterprises, and public-private partnerships. Criteria for Admission Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the University (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, students should have at least an E-symbol in Grade 12/NSSCO Mathematics. Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance examinations of the University (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Mode of Delivery This programme will be offered on the full-time, part-time and distance modes of study in accordance with NUST rules and regulations.

CURRICULUM First Year Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Computer User Skills CUS411S None Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None Principles of English Language Use PLU411S None Introduction to Sociology ITS511S None Introduction to Public Management ITP511S None Semester 2 Information Competence ICT521S None English in Practice EPR511S Language in Practice/Principles of English Language Use Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None Public Management in Namibia PMN521S Introduction to Public Management Basic Science BSC410S None Introduction to Political Science ITP521S None Second Year Semester 3 Regional and Local Government RLG611S Introduction to Public Management Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics Public Human Resources Management PHR611S Introduction to Public Management

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English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English in Practice, or Language in Practice B, or Module 3 or Exemption Law for Public Managers 1A LPM511S None Semester 4 Regional and Local Government in Namibia RLN621S Regional and Local Government Management Basic Business Statistic 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Public Financial Management PFM621S Public Management in Namibia Business Ethics BBE612S None Law for Public Managers 1B LPM521S None Third Year Semester 5 Public Policy Analysis PPS711S Public Management in Namibia Development Management DMA711S Introduction to Public Management Innovation, Creativity and ICE712S None Entrepreneurship Contemporary Issues CIS610S None Professional Writing PWR611S English for Academic Purposes, or Communication Skills or Module 4, or Exemption from English for Academic Purposes/ Communication Skills/Module Semester 6 Work Integrated Learning WPM721S Pass in all core Public Management courses up

to Semester five (5) Governance and Politics in Africa GPA621S Introduction to Political Science Plus ONE of the following courses: Disaster Risk Management DRM721S None International Relations and Organisations IRO721S None Transition Arrangements The Bachelor of Public Management (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2019 with minimal disruption to existing students learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) was in January 2014. Students who were registered in 2014 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who failed more than 50 % of the courses at the end of 2014, were required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum) in 2015, and were granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table1 below. The revised Bachelor of Public Management (new curriculum) took effect from January 2015 and will be phased in completely by 2017. Courses were only offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2015 (1st year), 2016 (2nd year) and 2017 (3rd year). Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses based on the syllabi of new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 2, below, for detailed information on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed. The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Public Management (old curriculum) is 2019 after which students must automatically switch to the revised programme and fulfill all requirements based on the new curriculum.

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Table 1: Courses to be credited

Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if failed). This is not a Credit Table.

Course Code

Bachelor of Public Management (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Public Management (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

IPM111S Introduction to Public Management

ITP511S Introduction to Public Management

ISO0100 Introduction to Sociology ISO511S Introduction to Sociology

PMN112S Public Management in Namibia PMN521S Public Management in Namibia

IPS0100 Introduction to Political Science ITP521S Introduction to Political Science

RLG211S Regional and Local Government Management

RLG611S Regional and Local Government Management

GPA411S Governance and Politics in Africa GPA621S Governance and Politics in Africa

PHR211S Public Human Resources Management

PHR611S Public Human Resources Management

RLG212S Regional and Local Government in Namibia

RLN621S Regional and Local Government in Namibia

PFM212S Public Financial Management PFM621S Public Financial Management

PPA711S Public Policy Analysis PPS711S Public Policy Analysis

DMA111S Development Management DMA711S Development Management

IRO311S International Relations and Organisations

IRO721S International Relations and Organisations

POB712S Public Sector Organisational Behaviour

None

CLG112S Comparative Local Government None

DSM712S Disaster Management DRM721S Disaster Risk Management

Course Code

Bachelor of Public Management (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Public Management (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

IPM111S Introduction to Public Management

ITP511S Introduction to Public Management

BMS411S Basic Mathematics None

ISO0100 Introduction to Sociology ITS511S Introduction to Sociology

CUS411S Computer User Skills CUS411S Computer User Skills

PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics

PMN112S Public Management in Namibia PMN521S Public Management in Namibia

IPS0100S Introduction to Political Science ITP521S Introduction to Political Science

EAP511S English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English for Academic Purposes

PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics

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IPS0100 Introduction to Political Science ITP521S Introduction to Political Science

EAP511S English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English for Academic Purposes

PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics

Please Note: Table 2 above, only highlights new/revised core courses in Public Management that should be done if courses on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) are failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant Departments apply to this programme as well. The following courses on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) do not have corresponding courses on the new curriculum and will be offered until the old curriculum is completely phased out in 2019.

POB712S Public Sector Organisational Behaviour CLG112S Comparative Local Government

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BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 24BPMN (Phased in 2010 and Phasing out 2019) NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 425 NQF Qualification ID: Q0153 Description The Department introduced a new Bachelor Degree in 2010. The old B.Tech programme was phased out with effect from 2010 which means that the first year of the old B.Tech programme was no longer offered in 2010, while the second year was no longer offered in 2011. Special Academic Regulations Progression Rule: There was a complete switch to the new curriculum as from 2010 for only the new intake [first year students], and from there onward the rest of the new Bachelor curriculum is systematically phased in while the old B.Tech programme is systematically phased out, with year 2016 being the final date for the award of the B.Tech degree. Admission Requirements 1. Students who have completed the National Certificate in Public Management or Public Administration

continued with the old B.Tech Programme until 2012. 2. Students who have completed the National Certificate in Public Administration at the Polytechnic of

Namibia/ Namibia University of Science and Technology can enrol for the Bachelor degree in Public Management provided that they have completed the following courses:

Principles of Information Systems 1A PIS121D OR Computer User Skills

Principles of Information Systems 1B PIS122D OR Computer User Skills

Basic Business Statistics 1A

Basic Business Statistics 1B

General Transition Rules The Bachelor of Technology in Public Management is being phased out from 2009, meaning that no new students will be enrolled on the programme with effect from 2010. The final year of offering the B.Tech degree will be 2016. Students who have not completed the degree by the end of 2016 will have to transition to the new Bachelor of Public Management degree with such credit recognition as is possible and will have to complete all requirements for that degree. Courses that are being phased out will not have any retention of semester mark, meaning that there will be no third or fourth opportunity examinations available. Students who have failed courses that are already phased out will have to complete the new corresponding course (in accordance with information in the attached table). It may occur, from 2014 onwards, that certain courses are available on the distance education mode only. Full-time and part-time students will then be required to register for these courses on the distance education mode only. Table 1:

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (Phasing out in 2016)

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (Phased in 2010)

Introduction to Public Management (IPM111S) Introduction to Public Management (IPM111S)

Principles of Economics 1A (PEC111S) Principles of Microeconomics (PMI511S)

Basic Mathematics (BMS1100) Basic Mathematics (BMS411S)

Basic Business Statistics 1A (BBS111S) Basic Business Statistics 1A (BBS111S)

Introduction to Sociology (ISO0100) Introduction to Sociology (ISO0100)

Language in Practice B (LPB0320) English in Practice (EPR511S)

Business Accounting 1A (BAC1100) Business Accounting 1A (BAC1100)

Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources (PHR511S)

Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources (PHR511S)

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Public Management in Namibia (PMN112S)

Public Management in Namibia (PMN112S)

Introduction to Political Science (IPS0100)

Introduction to Political Science (IPS0100)

Communication Skills (CSK0420) English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S)

Basic Business Statistics 1B (BBS112S) Basic Business Statistics 1B (BBS112S)

Principles of Economics 1B (PEC112S) Principles of Macroeconomics (PMA512S)

Introduction to Human Resources Management (IHR512S)

Introduction to Human Resources Management (IHR512S)

Business Accounting 1B (BAC1200) Business Accounting 1B (BAC1200)

Regional and Local Government (RLG211S)

Regional and Local Government Management (RLG211S)

Public Human Resources Management (PHR211S)

Public Human Resources Management (PHR211S)

Principles of Information Systems 1A (PIS121S) and Principles of Information Systems 1B (PIS122S)

Computer User Skills (CUS411S)

Professional Writing (PWR611S) Professional Writing (PWR611S)

Business Accounting 2A (BAC211S) Business Accounting 2A (BAC211S)

Intermediate Microeconomics (IME211S) Intermediate Microeconomics (IMI611S)

Organisational Behaviour (OSB611S) None*

Regional and Local Government in Namibia (RLG212S)

Regional and Local Government in Namibia (RLG212S)

Public Financial Management (PFM212S) Public Financial Management (PFM212S)

Professional Communication (PCO611S) None*

Intermediate Macroeconomics (IME212S) Intermediate Macroeconomics (IMA612S)

Business Accounting 2B (BAC212S) Business Accounting 2B (BAC212S)

Organisational Management (OSM612S) None*

Public Policy (PBP311S) Public Policy Analysis (PPA711S)

Law for Public Managers 1A (LPM111S) Law for Public Managers 1A (LPM511S)

Development Management (DMA111S) Development Management (DMA111S)

International Relations and Organisations (IRO311S)

International Relations and Organisations (IRO311S)

Financial Management 1A (NFM111S) Financial Management 1A (NFM111S)

Human Resource Staffing (HRS711S) None*

Applied Economic Policy Analysis (AEP311S) Applied Economic Policy Analysis (AEP311S)

Organisational Theories (OTP112S) Public Sector Organisational Behaviour (POB712S)

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Law for Public Managers 1B (LPM112S) Law for Public Managers 1B (LPM512S)

Comparative Local Government (CLG112S) Comparative Local Government (CLG112S)

International Trade (ITT312S) International Trade (ITT312S)

Financial Management 1B (NFM112S) None*

Employee Health and Safety (EHS712S) None*

Governance and Politics in Africa (GPA412S) - Elective

Governance and Politics in Africa (GPA412S) Compulsory

Business Ethics (BBE612S) Compulsory

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE712S) Compulsory

Urban Development and Management (UDP711S) Elective (new)

Disaster Management (DSM712S) Elective (new)

Public Sector Accounting (PSA712S) Elective (new)

*Courses without corresponding courses will be offered until the programme is phased out by 2019.

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CURRICULUM Certificate in Public Management (Not available from 2015) NQF Level: 5 NQF Credits: 132 NQF Qualification ID: Q0152 Year 1 (Not available from 2015) Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits Introduction to Public Management IPM111S None 5 12 English in Practice EPR511S English Proficiency Test 5 NCB Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12 Introduction to Sociology ISO0100 None 5 12 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None 5 12 Any ONE of the following: Intro. to Psychology of Human Resources PHR511S None 5 12 Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None 5 12 Semester 2 Public Management in Namibia PMN112S Introduction to Public Management 5 12 Introduction to Political Science IPS0100 None 5 12 English for Academic Purposes EAP511S Language in Practice B / 5 14 English in Practice English in Practice EPR511S English Proficiency Test (if not yet taken) 5 NCB Basic Mathematics BMS411S None (if not yet taken) 5 12 Computer User Skills CUS411S None (If not yet taken) 4 10 Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None 5 12 Any one of the following based on the course chosen in the previous semester: Introduction to Human Resources IHR512S None 5 12 Management Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None 5 12 Year 2 (Not available from 2016) Semester 3 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits Professional Writing PWR611S English for Academic Purposes or 6 14 Exemption Regional and Local Government RLG211S Introduction to Public Management 6 15 Management Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Basic Mathematics 6 12 Governance and Politics in Africa GPA411S Introduction to Political Science 6 15 Public Human Resources Management PHR211S Introduction to Public Management 6 15 And any ONE of the following: Business Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A & 1B 6 12 Intermediate Microeconomics IMI611S Principles of Microeconomics 6 12 Semester 4 Regional & Local Government in Namibia RLG212S Regional & Local Government Mgmt. 6 15 Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A 6 12 Public Financial Management PFM212S Public Management in Namibia 6 15 Business Ethics BBE612S None 5 12

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And any ONE of the following based on the course chosen in the previous semester: Intermediate Macroeconomics IMA612S Principles of Macroeconomics 6 12 Business Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1A & 1B 6 12 Year 3 (Phased out 2017) Semester 5 Public Policy Analysis PPA711S Public Management in Namibia 7 15 Law for Public Managers 1A LPM511S None 5 12 Development Management DMA111S Introduction to Public Management 7 15 International Relations & Organisations IRO311S None 7 15 Any ONE of the following: Financial Management 1A NFM111S Business Accounting 2A & 2B 7 15 Urban Development and Management UDP711S Regional and Local Government Mgmt. 7 15 Applied Economic Policy Analysis AEP311S Intermediate Micro & Macroeconomics 7 15 Semester 6 Law for Public Managers 1B LPM521S None 5 12 Public Sector Organisational Behaviour POB712S Public Management in Namibia 7 15 Comparative Local Government CLG112S Regional and Local Government 7 15 in Namibia Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship ICE712S None 7 15 Any ONE of the following: International Trade INT711S None 7 15 Disaster Management DSM712S None 7 15 Public Sector Accounting PSA712S Business Accounting 2B 7 15 Please Note: Courses without corresponding courses will be offered until the programme is phased out by 2019.

POB712S Public Sector Organisational Behaviour CLG112S Comparative Local Government

Please Note: Students that transitioned from 24BPMA (B. Tech Public Management) are required to register and pass the following courses:

Business Ethics (BBE612S) Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship (ICE712S) Governance and Politics in Africa (GPA621S)

In order to meet all requirements to obtain the Bachelor in Public Management (24BPMN).

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (GENERAL) 07BOAC NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 398 NQF Qualification ID: Q0300 Description The Bachelor of Accounting (General) is intended for students who wish to pursue careers in any of the sub-systems of the accounting function, including auditing and taxation. The degree represents a coherent introduction to the broad knowledge, concepts and problem-solving techniques in the areas of Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Taxation and Auditing. Students will have the opportunity to develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical skills and key transferable skills, and apply these to complex accounting issues in the context of an organisation. The Bachelor of Accounting (General) specifically aims at:

providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories and frameworks of the four sub-systems of accounting; developing the ability of students to analyse information from a wide range of sources; equipping students with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as members of a team; enabling students to communicate effectively in the workplace.

The programme also intends to provide a diverse range of skills and competencies that are both discipline-specific and job-related and facilitates the development of highly generic cognitive and intellectual skills that would enable graduates to apply their knowledge and learnt competencies to the practices of Financial and Management Accounting, taking into consideration international generally accepted accounting practices. The Diploma in Accounting and Finance, as a first exit level, prepares students for self-directed application of knowledge and skills in dealing with accounting issues in different types of organisations including manufacturing concerns. Admission Requirements Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology and comply with the additional requirements below:

a minimum of 25 points based on the Universitys Admission Point System, using a combination of NSSC Ordinary Level and/or NSSC Higher Level subjects, with at least a E symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level in English and at least a D symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level in Mathematics/Accounting.

Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology may be considered, but will be required to comply with the additional requirements below:

Obtain at least 50 % for the English proficiency test and 60 % for the Mathematics proficiency test.

Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Universitys regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Subject to the minimum requirements, graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting (General) will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies at NQF Level 8 by enrolling for the Bachelor of Accounting Honours degree or gain admission to professional examinations for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (ICSA).

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CURRICULUM BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING 07BOAC (Phased in 2012) NQF Level: 6 NQF Credits: 262 NQF Qualification ID: Q0299 First Year Semester 1 Course Code Course Title Prerequisites NQF NQF Level Credits FAC511S Financial Accounting 101 None 5 12 QTM511S Quantitative Methods None 5 12 PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None 5 12 CML111S Commercial Law 1A None 5 12 CUS411S Computer User Skills None 4 10 PLU411S Principles of English Language Use None 4 NCB Semester 2 FAC512S Financial Accounting 102 Financial Accounting 101 5 12 CMA512S Cost and Management Accounting 101 Financial Accounting 101 5 12 BLW512S Business Law (Accounting and Finance) Commercial Law 1A 5 12 PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics None 5 12 EPR511S English in Practice Language in Practice/Principles of English Language Use or Equivalent 5 NCB BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8 Second Year Semester 3 FAC611S Financial Accounting 201 Financial Accounting 101 & 102 6 13 CMA611S Cost & Management Accounting 201 Cost & Mgmt. Accounting 101 6 13 CPL511S Company Law Business Law (Accounting & Fin) 5 12 IMI611S Intermediate Microeconomics Principles of Microeconomics 6 13 EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or Equivalent 5 14 BMI511S Introduction to Business Management None 5 10 Semester 4 FAC612S Financial Accounting 202 Financial Accounting 101 & 102 6 13 CMA612S Cost and Management Accounting 202 Cost & Mgmt. Accounting 201 6 13 TAX621S Taxation 202 Financial Accounting 201 6 12 AUT621S Auditing 202 Financial Accounting 201 6 12 IMA612S Intermediate Macroeconomics Principles of Economics 1B/ 6 13 Principles of Macroeconomics ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10 Year 3 Semester 5 GFA711S Financial Accounting 310 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 7 14 GMA711S Management Accounting 310 Cost & Management Accounting 201 7 14 & 202 GTA711S Taxation 310 Taxation 202 7 14 GAU711S Auditing 310 Auditing 202 7 14 CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12 Semester 6 GFA 712S Financial Accounting 320 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 7 14 MFN710S Managerial Finance 320 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 and 7 14 Quantitative Methods

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CAC 710S Computerised Accounting 301 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 7 15 WGL710S Work Integrated Learning All core courses in Accounting and 7 24 Finance up to Semester 4. Assessment Strategies Students will be assessed through continuous and summative assessment. These assessments will focus on the achievement of qualification outcomes and take the form of problem-solving exercises, case studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials and questioning (tests and/or examinations). Students will write tests/assignments and an end-of-semester examination in each course during which their knowledge and understanding of selected course content, their application of concepts and principles, as well as their ability to integrate the contents of different course topics and even different courses (i.e. disciplines) will be assessed. The continuous assessment is made up of at least two class tests and/or assignments and shall depend on the mode of study. Continuous assessment and the end-of-semester examination will contribute as follows to the final mark for all core courses in Accounting and Finance: Full-time and Part-time modes: Continuous assessment: 40 % of the final mark Final examination: 60 % of the final mark Distance mode: Continuous Assessment: 30 % of the final mark Final examination: 70 % of the final mark A candidate will gain admission to the examination by obtaining a continuous assessment mark of at least 40 %. In order to pass a course, students need a final mark of at least 50 % subject to a sub-minimum of 40 % in the examination. Due to the highly technical/practical nature of the accounting sub-systems and the constantly changing International Accounting standards, candidates will only be allowed one supplementary (2nd opportunity) examination. There will not be any further opportunities. Assessment for WIL

A report shall be structured by the Departmental Co-ordinator indicating the tasks that will be performed in specific work places in collaboration with Director of the Centre for Cooperative Education (CCE) and the representative of the selected organisation.

Students are prepared for WIL by the CCE (both the selected organisation and NUST requirements shall be discussed and agreed upon during such sessions).

Industry visits are done by the Director and the Departmental Representative to ensure that the agreed tasks are assigned to students and also to monitor each students progress.

Students shall write reports that are presented to the selected organisation and NUST representatives in addition to completing the report.

Upon completion of WIL the assessment results shall be as follows:

Basis %

Report 50

Visit by Departmental Representative to monitor and mentor students 10

Mentor 20

Presentation 20

Total 100

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Transition Arrangements The Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until the end of 2017 with minimum disruption to existing students learning progression. The last intake of 1st years for the existing programme (old curriculum) was in January 2011 and the final date for complete phasing out of the current National Diploma is December 2015. Students will only be allowed to register for the 4th year of the B.Tech. (old curriculum) until 2015 to ensure they have sufficient time to complete the programme by 2017. Students who are registered in 2011 for the 1st year of the current programme (old curriculum), and who wish to transfer to the new programme, and students who fail more than 50 % of the courses at the end of the year (2011), will be required to change their registration to the new programme and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table 1 below. Table 1: Courses to be credited

Bachelor of Accounting (General) (Corresponding New/Revised Courses)

B Tech in Accounting and Finance (Old Courses)

Financial Accounting 101 Financial Accounting 1A

Financial Accounting 102 Financial Accounting 1B & 2A

Quantitative Methods Quantitative Methods 1 & 2A

Business Law (Acc & Fin) Commercial Law 1B & Company Law 1A

English in Practice Language in Practice B

English for Academic Purposes Communication Skills

Computer User Skills Computer User Skills or Principles of Info Systems 1A + 1B

The Bachelor of Accounting (General) will take effect from January 2012 for all first year students and will be completely phased in by 2014. Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2012 (1st year), 2013 (2nd year) and 2014 (3rd year). Students who are admitted into the examination for courses on the old curriculum will be granted two opportunities (1st & 2nd opportunities) to pass such courses (there will be no retention of semester marks after that). The deadline for complete phasing out of the Old B. Tech is 2017. Students must automatically switch to the new programme after these dates. Students who fail any of the courses in the old curriculum during the phasing out period will be required to repeat such courses based on the syllabi of new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 2, below, for detailed information on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed. Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed)

B Tech in Accounting and Finance (Failed Courses)

Bachelor of Accounting (General) (Corresponding Courses)

Financial Accounting 1A Financial Accounting 101

Financial Accounting 1B Financial Accounting 102

Financial Accounting 2A Financial Accounting 201

Financial Accounting 2B Financial Accounting 202

Cost & Management Accounting 2A Cost & Management Accounting 101

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Cost & Management Accounting 2B Cost & Management Accounting 201

Commercial Law 1B & Company Law 1A Business Law (Acc & Fin)

Company Law 1B Company Law

Quantitative Methods 1 Quantitative Methods

Please Note: Table 2, above, only highlights new/revised core courses in Accounting and Finance that should be done if courses on the old Bachelor of Technology curriculum are failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant Departments apply to this programme as well.

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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 23BACF (Phasing out 2018) Additional Admission Requirements: The prospective student must have passed Mathematics OR Accounting at Grade 12 or an equivalent level. CURRICULUM First Year - National Certificate in Accounting and Finance (Not available from 2012) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None Financial Accounting 1A FAC111S Grade12 Accounting/Mathematics Principles of Economics 1A PEC111S None Computer User Skills CUS411S None Commercial Law 1A CML111S None Communication Skills CSK0420 Language in Practice B NOTE: Candidates may apply for exemption from Introduction to Mathematics (Business & Management) if they have obtained at least a B symbol on Ordinary level Mathematics or equivalent. Semester 2 Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None (if not yet taken) Quantitative Methods 1 QTM112S Introduction to Mathematics Financial Accounting 1B FAC112S Financial Accounting 1A Principles of Economics 1B PEC112S None Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Commercial Law 1B CML112S Commercial Law 1A English for Academic Purposes EAP511S Language in Practice B/English in Practice (if not yet taken) NOTE: Candidates may apply for exemption from Introduction to Mathematics (Business & Management) if they have obtained at least a B symbol on Ordinary level Mathematics or equivalent. Second Year (Not available from 2013) Semester 3 Financial Accounting 2A FAC211S Financial Accounting 1A & 1B Quantitative Methods 2A QTM211S Quantitative Methods 1 Cost and Management Accounting 2A CMA211S Financial Accounting 1A & 1B Company Law 1A CLW111S Commercial Law 1A & 1B Introduction to Business Management BMA121S None Semester 4 Financial Accounting 2B FAC212S Financial Accounting 1A & 1B Quantitative Methods 2B QTM212S Quantitative Methods 1 Cost and Management Accounting 2B CMA212S Cost and Management Accounting 2A Company Law 1B CLW112S Company Law 1A Business Ethics & Leadership BEL112S None Third Year - National Diploma in Finance and Accounting Semester 5 (Available until 2018) Financial Accounting 3A FAC311S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B Cost and Management Accounting 3A CMA311S Cost & Management Accounting 2A & 2B Taxation 3A TAX311S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B Auditing 3A AUD311S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B Computerised Accounting 1 CAC111S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Computerised Accounting 1. Computerised Accounting 1 is offered as a semester course on the distance education mode.

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Semester 6 Financial Accounting 3B FAC312S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B Cost and Management Accounting 3B CMA312S Cost & Management Accounting 2A & 2B Taxation 3B TAX312S Taxation 3A Auditing 3B AUD312S Auditing 3A Fourth Year - Bachelor of Technology (Last intake 2015. Available until 2018.) Additional Admission Requirements: Diploma in Accounting or equivalent Semester 7 Financial Accounting 4 FAC411S Financial Accounting 3A & 3B Accounting Information Systems 4 AIS822S Computer User Skills Management Accounting & Control 4A MAC411S Cost and Management Accounting 3A & 3B Managerial Finance 4A MAF411S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B Quantitative Methods 2A & 2B Res