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NAMIBIA UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

YEARBOOK 2016

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 2016 only. Curricula and syllabi may be amended for 2017. 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 University’s 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 2016. © Namibia University of Science and Technology/Office of the Registrar.

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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 Office of the DOS: Dean of Students 207 2165 Students Councillor 207 2270 Cultural Department 207 2070 Sports Department 207 2298 Students Representative Council: 207 2457 Computer Services: Director 207 2275 Library: 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: Höpker 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 15 Public Management 15 Bachelor of Public Management (Revised Programme) 15 Bachelor of Public Management (Phasing out) 19 Bachelor of Technology in Public Management 24 Accounting and Finance 26 Bachelor of Accounting (Revised) 26 Bachelor of Accounting (General) 29 Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance 33 Business Management 35 Bachelor of Business Management 35 Bachelor of Business Administration (Phasing out by 2020) 38 Marketing 42 Bachelor of Marketing 42 Bachelor of Marketing (Phasing out by 2018) 47 Human Resources Management 50 Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Phasing in 2016) 50 Bachelor of Human Resources Management (Phasing out from 2016) 54 Office Management and Technology 59 Bachelor of Office Management and Technology 59 Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Phasing out from 2016) 63 Economics 66 Bachelor of Economics 66 Bachelor of Technology in Economics 70 Transport and Logistics Management 73 Bachelor of Transport Management 73 Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management 75 Communication 78 Bachelor of English 78 Bachelor of English (Phasing out in 2018) 82 Bachelor of Communication 84 Bachelor of Communication (Phasing out in 2018) 88 Hospitality and Tourism Management 92 Bachelor of Hospitality Management 92 Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management 93 Department of Education and Languages 94 English Communication Service Courses 94 Foreign Languages 97 Technical and Vocational Education 98 Diploma in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 99

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 103 Communication 103 Bachelor of English Honours 103 Bachelor of English Honours (Phasing out) 105 Marketing 106 Bachelor of Marketing Honours 106 Human Resources Management 107 Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours 107 Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (Phasing out) 110

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CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING Director : Delvaline Möwes, B.Sc. (UJ), HED (PG), B.Ed, M.Ed. (UNAM), PhD (Stell.) Deputy Director : Wynand Diergaardt, HED Sec IV (UNAM), B.Ed. (UNAM), MIDT (OUM) Coordinator: Courseware Development : Antoinette Wentworth, B.Ed (UNAM), B.Ed. Honours (UP), M.Ed. (USA) Coordinator: Finance and Office Management : Estelle Cloete: Dipl: Bus Mngt (Bus Mngt. Training College, SA), Cert Mngt Principles for First Line Managers (UNISA) Coordinator: Academic Support : Judith Britz, B.A. HED (PG) (UNAM) : 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)

Coordinator: Administrative Support : Yvonne Tjizumaue, ND: Commerce (PoN) : Gillian Feris, ND: Human Resources Management (PoN) Coordinator: Educational Technology : Antoinette Mukendwa, B.Ed: Mathematics & Biology (UNAM), B.Ed (Hons): Computer Integrated Education (UP), M.Ed: Computer Integrated Education (UP) Instructional Designers : Jacqueline Bock, MBA, B. Ed: Education Psychology, Higher Dipl: Education, Dipl: Management Studies : 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) Educational Technologist / : Patrick Nghuulondo, B.Ed: Mathematics & Physical Science Instructional Designer (UNAM), Dip: Info Technology (PoN), Student Support Officers : Johnson Mutirua, Cert: Edu. for Develp. (NAMCOL) : Brenda Kaumbangere, Cert. ICDL (NAMCOL), Cert. Edu for Development (NAMCOL) : Henrietha Beukes : Victor Riddles : Alma Uusiku, Degree: Accounting & Finance (PoN), Dip: Accounting & Finance

(PoN) : Maria Indongo, Degree: Business Administration (PoN), Dip: Business

Administration (PoN) Senior Store and Dispatch Officer : Charles Mbazuvara, Degree: Marketing (PoN), Dip: Marketing (PoN) Store and Dispatch Clerk : Wayne van Wyk : Embrochius Petersen, NC: Community Development (UWC) Regional Coordinators : Gwendoline Beukes, B.Tech.: Policing (Tshwane Univ. of Technology), Dip: Police Mngt. and Leadership (Finnish Police College), Cert: Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment (Assessment College of SA) : Julia Matengu, HED (VISTA Univ.), Dip: Agric. (Ogongo Agric. College), ICDL

(NAMCOL) : Christopher Madyaao, HED (UNAM), Cert: Distance Edu. Practitioners (UNISA),

PG Dip: Edu. Mngt. and Leadership, (Regent Business School), Cert: Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment (Ikhowe Staffing Solutions, Education Training and Development Practice Sector), Bachelor of Commerce Hons (Regent Business School)

: Menason Katjirua, HED, Adv. Dip: Edu.(UNAM) : Festus Shimhulu, BETD (WCE), Dip: Edu. (UNAM), B.Ed (Hons) (Rhodes Univ.) : Antonio Stuurmann, Dip: Legal Studies (ICM) : Lukas Shikulo, M.Ed. Mngt. (Zim), Degree in Edu. Maths. & Sci., (UNAM) : Charles Lushu, BETD (Caprivi College of Ed.), ACE (NWU)

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Secretary : Josefina Skrywer, Dipl Accounting and Audit (UNAM), Dipl Secretarial Studies (Monotronics Success Colleges)

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

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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 Technology in Public Management Bachelor of Public Management Diploma in Accounting and Finance 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 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 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 schools 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 provide 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

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(b) No responsibility is accepted for correspondence that is not directed to the above-mentioned address. (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 Judith Britz Tel: +264 61-207 2203, e-mail: jbritz@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 (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 : evanwyk@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 : phamukwaya@nust.na

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Walvis Bay Box 8011, Narraville Fax : +264 64-209715 Tel: +264 64-203603 email : lshikulo@nust.na : nampueja@nust.na 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 University’s 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 University’s 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 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 University’s Yearbook, appear on the University’s 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 2016 Fees, please see the separate fees booklet.

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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 student’s registration will immediately be cancelled, and s/he will 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 student’s 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 the 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 student’s 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.

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(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 and/or Examination Centre to COLL in writing as soon as the relevant change happens. Forms for Notification of Change of Address and/or Examination Centre are available from COLL and the Regional Centres.

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.

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(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 (21BHUR-4th Year) Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours Bachelor of Marketing Honours Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer

Courses: Contemporary Issues Information Administration Product Innovation and Project Management Professional Skills A & B

Research Methodology Research Project Work Integrated Learning

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 COLL’s website: www.nust.na/centres/coll/coll.php

(g) Multi-media and eLearning

The instructional material for some courses is also supplemented with CD’s and/or DVD’s, 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 Students need to be registered in the eLearning mode of study before they can gain access to the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) for

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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 the study guide and other 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 • to 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 • 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 University’s 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 University’s 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 Library’s 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.

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.

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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 assignments

(a) Keep to the due dates. Assignments 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 assignments. Late submission of assignments will only be approved till 7 days (including public holidays and weekends) after the due date of an assignment. Valid documentary proof must be attached as part of the assignment before any late submission will be considered. Late submission without valid documentary proof attached to the assignment 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 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. 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 or 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.

(d) Assignments already submitted but not passed/returned unmarked may not be resubmitted. (e) The formal requirements for essays as set out in tutorial letters must be strictly adhered to. If your assignment

does not comply with these requirements, you might lose marks. (f) Assignments based on wrong instructional material and tutorial letters will not be accepted for marking. (g) Remember to give the assignment the same number as the one appearing in the tutorial letter. For example, if

you do assignment 02, you should number “02” and not “01”. DO NOT enclose more than one assignment in the same assignment book/ CD/ document sent as an attachment via e-mail.

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

(i) Ensure that all information as requested on the assignment 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.

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

(k) Students may send assignments 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 assignments. Ensure that all information as requested on the assignment cover is completed and correct. Incorrect or incomplete information will prevent it from being accepted for marking. After completion of the assignment, email the Electronic Assignment Book as an attachment to: collassignments@nust.na

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

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

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

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

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

(q) Upon submission of assignments, 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%.

(r) A student, who has strong reasons to believe that an assignment 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 assignment, 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.

(s) No comments or assignments/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%.

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:

- Proof of identity - 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

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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; (b) S/he must have satisfactorily completed a minimum of a semester’s/year’s 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. Judith Britz 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.

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(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 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 programme’s 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 Namibia University of Science and Technology (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 Namibia University of Science and Technology (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 (Phased in 2015) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Computer User Skills CUS411S None Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None Language in Practice LIP411S None Introduction to Sociology ISO511S None Introduction to Public Management ITP511S None Semester 2 Information Competence ICT521S None English in Practice EPR511S None 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 (Phased in 2016) 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 (Phasing in 2017) Semester 5 Public Policy Analysis PPS711S Public Management in Namibia Development Management DMA711S Introduction to Public Management Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship ICE712S None 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 WIL721S 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) will be in January 2014. Students who will be registered in 2014 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of 2014, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum) in 2015, and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table1 below. The revised Bachelor of Public Management (new curriculum) will take effect from January 2015 and will be phased in completely by 2017. Courses will only be 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 fulfil all requirements based on the new curriculum.

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Table 1: Courses to be credited

Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if failed)

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

PSO100 Introduction to Political Science ITP521S Introduction to Political Science

EAP511S English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English for Academic Purposes

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 ISO511S 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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PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics

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

IPS0100S 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

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 will continue

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)

Public Management in Namibia Public Management in Namibia

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(PMN112S) (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.

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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 Intro. 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 5 NCB (If not yet taken) 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 Business Accounting 1A 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 6 14 or exemption Regional and Local Government RLG211S Introduction to Public 6 15 Management 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 6 15 Management 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 6 15 Management Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A 6 12 Public Financial Management PFM212S Public Management in Namibia 6 15

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Business Ethics BBE612S None 5 12 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 (Not available from 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 7 15 Management International Relations and 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 7 15 Management Applied Economic Policy Analysis AEP311S Intermediate Micro and 7 15 Macroeconomics 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

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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 24BPMA (Phased out 2016) Fourth Year - Bachelor of Technology (with Development Management Specialisation) (Available until end of 2016) Semester 7 Comparative Public Management CPM411S Public Management in Namibia Project Planning and Management PPM411S None Research Methodology RMA411S None And any TWO of the following: Regional Development Planning RDP411S Regional and Local Government Management of Public Enterprises MPE411S Public Management in Namibia Governance and Politics in Africa GPA411S Introduction to Political Science NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Methodology Semester 8 Ethics and Accountability ETA412S None Research Project RPB412S Research Methodology And any THREE of the following: Economics of Namibia and SACU ECN412S None Countries 4B Advanced Development Management ADM412S Development Management Community Development Management CDM422S Regional and Local Government Public Private Partnership Management PPM412S Public Management in Namibia NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Project NOTE: Students who wish to register for Advanced Development Management must take note that the prerequisite for the course is Development Management. However, students may register concurrently for Development Management and the B.Tech level courses. Fourth Year - Bachelor of Technology (with Regional and Local Government Specialisation) (Available until end of 2016) Semester 7 Comparative Public Management CPM411S Public Management in Namibia Project Planning and Management PPM411S None Research Methodology RMA411S None And any TWO of the following: Regional and Local Government Finance LGP411S Regional and Local Government Regional Development Planning RDP411S Regional and Local Government Governance & Politics in Africa GPA411S Introduction to Political Science NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Methodology Semester 8 Ethics and Accountability ETA412S None Research Project RPB412S Research Methodology And any THREE of the following: Regional and Local Government Personnel LGP412S Regional and Local Government Community Development Management CDM422S Regional and Local Government Environmental Management EMA412S None Advanced Development Management ADM412S Development Management Public Private Partnership Management PPM412S Public Management in Namibia NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Project Additional Admission Requirements Students who have completed the National Diploma: Public Administration at the Namibia University of Science and Technology or other recognised tertiary institution may register for the B.Tech: Public Management provided they also register for the following non-diploma courses. Students may register concurrently for both the B.Tech: Public Management courses and these non-diploma courses.

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Semester 7 (non-diploma courses) Regional and Local Government RLG211S Introduction to Public Management Computer User Skills CUS411S None Professional Communication PFC0620 Communication Skills Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics (Business & Management) / Basic Mathematics or Grade12 symbol B or better Basic Mathematics BMS411S None Semester 8 (non-diploma courses) Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Professional Communication PFC0620 Communication Skills (if not yet taken) Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Basic Mathematics (if not yet taken) BMS411S None Note: Economics of Namibia and SACU Countries 4A (ECN411S) has been replaced by Economics of Namibia and SACU Countries (EMS612S) and is only offered in Semester 2.

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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING 07BACC (Revised Programme. Phasing in 2016) Description The Bachelor of Accounting is intended for students who wish to work as accountants in various types of businesses including pursuing further academic studies. 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 different business organisations. 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. Students who exit with a Diploma in Accounting and Finance will be employed in the public and private sectors as Accounts Clerks at entry level and general accountants in various industries. On successful completion of the bachelor degree, graduates will find employment in the public (government and state organs) and private sector as middle level accountants, internal auditors and tax assistants. Criteria for Admission 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 out of five (5) subjects which includes Mathematics / Accounting and English, based on the University’s 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 or 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 University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These regulations provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. Subject to the minimum requirements, graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies at NQF Level 8 by enrolling for the Postgraduate Certificate in the Theory of Accountancy (PG CTA). Other study opportunities include a Bachelor of Accounting Honours degree or admission to professional examinations for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries – Southern Africa (ICSA). Requirements for Qualification Award The Bachelor of Accounting will be awarded to candidates credited with a minimum of 398 NQF credits and who have met the detailed programme/qualification requirements as set out below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and financial requirements spelt out in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook. Assessment Strategies Distance mode: Continuous assessment: 30% of the final mark Final examination: 70% of the final mark 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.

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• Students are prepared for WIL by the CCE (both the selected organisation and PON 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 student’s progress.

• Students shall write reports that are presented to the selected organisation and PON 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 Transition Arrangements There is no significant transition arrangement as the review resulted in minor changes to the programme. However, students who have failed either or both of the two revised courses, Auditing 200 and Taxation 200, will have to complete the new courses.

CURRICULUM DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Course Code Course Title Prerequisite Year 1 Semester 1 FAC 511S Financial Accounting 101 None QTM511S Quantitative Methods None PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None CML111S Commercial Law 1A None CUS411S Computer User Skills None LIP411S Language in Practice None Semester 2 FAC 512S Financial Accounting 102 Financial Accounting 110 CMA 512S Cost & Management Accounting 102 None BLW512S Business Law (Accounting & Finance) Commercial Law 1A PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics None EPR511S English in Practice Language in Practice, or equivalent BSC410S Basic Science None Year 2 Semester 3 FAC 611S Financial Accounting 201 Financial Accounting 101 & 102 CMA 611S Cost & Management Accounting 201 Cost & Management Accounting 102 CPL511S Company Law Business Law (Accounting & Finance) IMI611S Intermediate Microeconomics Principles of Microeconomic EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or equivalent BMI511S Introduction to Business Management None Semester 4 FAC 612S Financial Accounting 202 Financial Accounting 101 & 102 CMA 612S Cost & Management Accounting 202 Cost & Management Accounting 201 TAX612S Taxation 202 Financial Accounting 201 AUD612S Auditing 202 Financial Accounting 201 IMA612S Intermediate Macroeconomics Principles of Macroeconomic ICT521S Information Competence None

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Year 3 Semester 5 GFA 711S Financial Accounting 310 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 GMA 711S Management Accounting 310 Cost & Management Accounting 201 & 202 GTA 711S Taxation 310 Taxation 202 GFA 711S Auditing 310 Auditing 202 CIS610S Contemporary Issues None Semester 6 GFA 712S Financial Accounting 320 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 MAF 411S Managerial Finance 320 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 and Quantitative Methods CAC 710S Computerised Accounting 301 Financial Accounting 201 & 202 WIL711S Work Integrated Learning All core courses in Accounting and Finance up to Semester 4.

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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (GENERAL) 07BACG 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 30 points based on the University’s Admission Point System, using a combination of NSSC

Ordinary Level and/or NSSC Higher Level subjects, with at least a D symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level in English

and at least a C symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level in Mathematics.

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 University’s 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 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 06DPAF NQF Level: 6 NQF Credits: 262 NQF Qualification ID: Q0299 First Year (Phased in 2012) 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 LIP411S Language in Practice 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 or Equivalent 5 NCB BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8 Second Year (Phased in 2013) 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 TAX612S Taxation 200 Financial Accounting 201 6 12 AUD612S Auditing 200 Financial Accounting 201 6 12 IMA612S Intermediate Macroeconomics Principles of Economics 1B/ 6 13 Principles of Macroeconomics ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10 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:

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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 student’s 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

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.

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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

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 2017) 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

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Third Year - National Diploma in Finance and Accounting Semester 5 (Available until 2016) 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. 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 2017) 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 Research Methodology RMA411S None NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Methodology Semester 8 Management Accounting & Control 4B MAC412S Cost and Management Accounting 3A & 3B Managerial Finance 4B MAF412S Financial Accounting 2A & 2B Quantitative Methods 2A & 2B Research Project RPB412S Research Methodology Financial Accounting 4 FAC411S Financial Accounting 3A & 3B (if not yet taken) Accounting Information Systems 4 AIS822S Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Project

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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 07BBMA (Revised Programme) (Phased in 2014) Description The programme is designed to be at NQF Level 7 worth a total of 369 credits. This programme will be offered on the full-time, part-time and distance modes of study. Admission Requirements Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, students should have a minimum 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 Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Transition Arrangements The four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically by 2020 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students was in January 2013. Students will only be allowed to register for the 4th year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) until January 2018 to ensure they have sufficient time to complete the programme by 2020. Students who are registered in 2013 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of 2013, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum) and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table 1 below. The revised Bachelor of Business Management (new curriculum) takes effect from January 2014 and will be completely phased in by 2016. Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2014 (1st year), 2015 (2nd year) and 2016 (3rd year). Students who are admitted into the examination for courses on the old curriculum will be granted only two opportunities to pass such courses, consistent with the general rules of the institution. Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such failed 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 four-year Bachelor of Business Administration (old curriculum) is 2020 after which students must automatically switch to the revised programme (new curriculum) and fulfil all requirements based on the new curriculum. Table 1: Courses to be Credited

Course Code Bachelor of Business Administration (Old Courses)

Course Code Bachelor of Business Management (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics

CSK0420 Communication Skills EAP511S English for Academic Purposes

IME511S Introduction to Marketing and Its Environment

None

PHR511S Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources

None

IHR512S Introduction to Human Resources Management

None

BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A

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BMA121S Introduction to Business Management BMI511S Introduction to Business Management

BAC1200 Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 Business Accounting 1B

BEL112S Business Ethics and Leadership BBE612S Business Ethics

PWR611S Professional Writing None

MPS512S Marketing Principles MPS512S Marketing Principles

Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed) This is not a Credit table

Please Note: Table 2 above only highlights new/revised core courses in Business Management that should be done if courses on the 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 core courses in Business Administration which does not have corresponding new/revised courses in the new curriculum, will be offered until the old curriculum is phased out completely in 2020:

• Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management (BLM322S);

• International Business Management Planning (IBM421S);

• International Business Management Analysis (IBM422S);

• Research Methodology (RMA411S);

• Research Project (RPB412S);

• Strategic Business Management: Analysis & Decision (SBM422S).

Course Code Bachelor of Business Administration (Old Courses)

Course Code Bachelor of Business Management (Corresponding New/Revised Courses)

BMA121S Introduction to Business Management BMI511S Introduction to Business Management

BEL112S Business Ethics and Leadership BBE612S Business Ethics

BSO221S Business Operations BOP611S Business Operations

BFS222S Business Finance BBF612S Business Finance

PSM322S Purchasing & Supply Management BPM611S Purchasing Management

SME322S Small & Medium Enterprise Management BEM711S Small & Medium Enterprise Management

ENT321S Entrepreneurship ICE712S Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship

PRM422S Project Management BEP712S Small & Medium Enterprise Projects

SBM421S Strategic Business Management: Planning & Control

BES712S Small & Medium Enterprise Strategy

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CURRICULUM First Year (Phased in 2014) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Computer User Skills CUS411S None Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None Language in Practice LIP411S None Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None Introduction to Business Management BMI511S None Semester 2 Information Competence ICT521S None English in Practice EPR511S Language in Practice, or Language in Practice A, or Module 2, or a minimum B in English as a second language at NSSC Ordinary Level, or NAMCOL English Communication Modules 1-4 Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 Business Accounting 1A Basic Science BSC410S None Marketing Principles MPS512S None Second Year (Phased in 2015) Semester 3 Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics or a B symbol or better in Grade 12/NSSC Mathematics Commercial Law 1A CML111S None Business Operations BOP611S None Purchasing Management BPM611S None Systems Thinking BST611S None Semester 4 Commercial Law 1B CML112S Commercial Law 1A English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English in Practice, or Language in Practice B, or Module 3, or Exemption Business Finance BBF612S None Business Ethics BBE612S None Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Third Year (Phased in 2016) Semester 5 Small & Medium Enterprise Leadership BEL711S None Small & Medium Enterprise Management BEM711S None Retail Management BRM711S None Work Integrated Learning (WIL) BWI711S Pass in all core Business Management courses up to semester four (4). Semester 6 Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship ICE712S None Quality Management Systems BQM612S None Small & Medium Enterprise Strategy BES712S None Small & Medium Enterprise Projects BEP712S None Business Process Management BBP712S None Contemporary Issues CIS610S None

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 21BBAD (Phased in 2007 and Phasing out until 2020) The department introduced this Bachelor qualification for all its programmes in 2007. Old programmes were phased out with effect from 2007. The first year of old programmes were no longer offered in 2007 and the second year of old programmes were no longer offered in 2008. The third year was no longer offered in 2009 and the fourth year was no longer offered in 2010. Students were required to transition to the new programmes as per the transition rules. Special Academic Regulations Progression Rule 1: There was a complete switch to the new curriculum as from 2007 for only the new intake [first year students], and from there onward the rest of the new Bachelor curricula were systematically phased in while the old B-Tech programmes were systematically phased out; with the year 2012 being the final date for the award of the B-Tech degree. Progression Rule 2: A student might not be allowed to take a higher level course(s) above his/her current level of study even if the course(s) in question have no prerequisite, and if such courses cannot be offered to the student on genuine academic grounds. Rules for the Award of the National Certificate in Business Studies The new National Certificate in Business Studies shall be awarded to students only after successful completion and credit-passes for all common Business Management courses in the first year plus Computer User Skills and Principles of Economics 1A & 1B on the second year level. General Transition Rules The general transition rules for all programmes are as follows: 1. All new enrolments as from 2007 started with the new curricula. 2. Second year students in 2007 who failed (i.e less than 50% of credits obtained) had to switch to the new curricula

in 2008. 3. Third year students in 2008 who failed (i.e. less than 50% of credits obtained) had to switch to the new curricula

in 2009. 4. Second year students in 2007 who have passed, continued with the old curricula, but if such students failed any of

the subjects/courses in the old curricula , such failed subjects/courses in the old curricula were only offered on new syllabi and students had to complete the new courses.

5. Third year students in 2008 who have passed, continued with the old curricula in 2009, but if such students failed

any of the subjects/courses in the old curricula, such failed subjects/course in the old curricula were only offerred on new syllabi and students had to complete the new courses.

6. Third and Fourth Year students in 2009 have to switch to the new curricula and must be advised accordingly as to

which courses to make-up from the new curricula. 7. The last date for completion of the old curricula is 2012, after which the students in the old curricula must

automatically switch to the new curricula and make up all outstanding courses from the new curricula. 8. Students who do not progress every year must switch to the new curricula and make up all outstanding courses

from the new curricula. 9. There is no retention of semester marks for courses of which the syllabi have changed.

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BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 21BBAD (Phased in 2007 and Phasing out 2020)

Programme Transition Rules

Course(s) Failed Equivalent (New) The transition rule was applicable as from 2007 for the courses listed below: Business Management 1A & 1B Introduction to Business Management Human Resources Management 1A Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources Human Resources Management 1B Introduction to Human Resources Management Marketing 1A Intro. to Marketing & its Environment Marketing 1B Marketing Principles The transition rule was applicable as from 2008 for the courses listed below: Business Management 2A Business Operations Business Management 2B Business Finance The transition rule was applicable as from 2009 for the courses listed below: Business Management 3A Purchasing and Supply Management Business Management 3B Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Consumer and Buyer Behaviour 1A Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Intro. Consumer and Buyer Behaviour 1B Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Analysis Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship Small Business Management Small & Medium Enterprises Management The transition rule was applicable as from 2010 for the courses listed below: Business Management 4A Strategic Business Management: Planning & Control Business Management 4B Strategic Business Management: Analysis & Decision International Business Management 4A International Business Management: Planning International Business Management 4B International Business Management: Analysis Project Management Project Management Retail Business Management Retail Business Management Advanced Organisational Development Organisational Development and Change Advanced Organisational Management Advanced Organisational Development and Change

CURRICULUM

First Year [National Certificate in Business Studies (Phased in 2007) Replaced National Certificate Business Administration that was phased out at the end of 2006] (Not available from 2014) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None English for Academic Purposes EAP511S Language in Practice B Introduction to Business Management BMA121S None Introduction to Mathematics (Business and ITM111S None Management) Introduction to Marketing & its Environment IME511S None Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources PHR511S None Semester 2 Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None Business Ethics & Leadership BEL112S None Professional Writing PWR611S Communication Skills/English for Academic Purposes Introduction to Human Resources Management IHR512S None

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Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None (Business & Management) (if not yet taken) Marketing Principles MPS512S None 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 2015) Semester 3 Business Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A & 1B Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics (Business & Management) Business Operations BSO221S None Professional Communication PCO611S Communication Skills Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None Computer User Skills CUS411S None Semester 4 Business Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1A & 1B Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Business Finance BFS222S None Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Third Year - National Diploma Business Administration (Not available from 2016) Semester 5 Commercial Law 1A CML111S None Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship ICE712S None Intermediate Microeconomics IMI611S Principles of Micro-Economics Purchasing & Supply Chain Management PSM321S Business Operations NOTE: Business Simulation sessions are compulsory for students enrolled for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. Semester 6 Consumer & Organisation Buying Behaviour CAO712S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management BLM322S None Commercial Law 1B CML112S Commercial Law 1A Intermediate Macroeconomics IMA612S Principles of Macro-Economics Small & Medium Enterprises Management SME322S None Fourth Year - Bachelor of Business Administration Additional Admission Requirements: Diploma in Business Administration or equivalent OR Students with the Old National Diploma in Business Administration, and those with equivalent and non-equivalent National Diplomas enrolling for the final stage of the Bachelor degree in the Business Administration programme, must also register and pass all core courses as indicated below. However, the student can apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL), where applicable. National Diploma: Commerce: majored in Business Management up to 3rd year level and either Economics, Communication Science or Financial Accounting: are required to register and pass Small & Medium Enterprises Management 2nd Semester and Commercial Law 1A & 1B. National Diploma: Commerce: not majoring in Business Management up to 3rd year level: are required to register and pass Introduction to Business Management, Business Ethics & Leadership, Business Operations, Business Finance, Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management , Small & Medium Enterprises Management and Commercial Law 1A & 1B.

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National Diploma: Information Administration/Office Management and Technology: - are required to register and pass Introduction to Business Management, Business Ethics & Leadership, Business Operations, Business Finance, Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Commercial Law 1A & 1B, Entrepreneurship, Small & Medium Enterprises Management, Intro. to Marketing & its Environment, Marketing Principles, Business Accounting 1A & 1B, Introduction to Mathematics and Basic Business Statistics 1A & 1B, Principles of Economics 1A & 1B; Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Introduction, Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Analysis. National Diploma: Marketing, Human Resource Management, Personnel Management, Public Administration, Public Management and others: are required to register and pass Intro. to Marketing & its Environment, Intro. to Psychology of Human Resources, Introduction to Human Resources Management, Small & Medium Enterprises Management , Introduction to Business Management , Business Ethics & Leadership, Business Operations, Business Finance, Purchasing and Supply Management, Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Commercial Law 1A & 1B, Business Accounting 1A & 1B, Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Introduction, Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Analysis, Principles of Economics 1A & 1B (Individual assessment maybe called for) All other diplomas shall be treated on a case by case basis by the Head of Department.

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Semester 7 International Business Management IBM421S Purchasing and Supply Planning Management & Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management Retail Business Management RBM421S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Strategic Business Management: SBM421S Purchasing and Supply Management & Business Planning & Control Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research Methodology RMA411S None Semester 8 International Business Management IBM422S Purchasing and Supply Management & Business Analysis Logistics and Supply Chain Management Project Management PRM422S None Strategic Business Management: SBM422S Purchasing and Supply Management & Business Analysis & Decision Logistics and Supply Chain Management Research Project RPB412S Research Methodology NOTE: Vacation School is compulsory for students enrolled for Research Methodology and Research Project. Please take note that the undermentioned course names has changed/replaced as follows:

• Project Management (PRM422S) has been replaced with Small and Medium Enterprise Projects (BEP712S).

• Strategic Business Management (SBM412S) has been replaced by Small and Medium Enterprise Strategy (BES712S).

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MARKETING BACHELOR OF MARKETING 07BMAR (New and revised Curriculum) (Phased in 2012) NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 369 NQF Qualification ID: Q0266 Description The Bachelor of Marketing aims at producing marketing graduates who can competently manage marketing and management related tasks and duties as well as make marketing related decisions within the scope of their responsibilities. Graduates would be able to appraise and manage the synergy between marketing and other functional areas of management in an organisation. The programme aims at equipping students with a diverse range of skills and competencies that are marketing specific and job related. Graduates will be able to use relevant marketing information in the process of making effective and efficient marketing decisions, managing themselves and others, and providing mentorship and coaching to subordinates. The overall purpose of this programme is to produce graduates who are competent and proficient in performing a wide spectrum of routine, complex and multi-dimensional marketing and marketing-related tasks, duties and responsibilities and achieve reliable results with minimal or no supervision. Admission Requirements Candidates may be considered for admission to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, candidates are required to have passed Mathematics with at least a D-symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level or a 4 at NSSC Higher Level. Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance examinations of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Students who completed qualifications previously offered by the Department, i.e. Certificates in Sales, Business Studies and the Diploma in Marketing (phased out from 2006/07) who seek admission into this revised Bachelor of Marketing programme may be granted credits on the basis of information listed in the table below:

S/N Certificates in Selling, Business Studies and Diploma in Marketing (old courses)

Bachelor of Marketing (new/revised equivalent courses)

1 Introduction to Mathematics Introduction to Mathematics

2 Business Ethics and Leadership Business Ethics and Leadership

3 Professional Writing, English Communication Module 5 Professional Writing

4 Principles of Information System 1A and Principles of Information System 1B

Computer User Skills

5 Principle of Economics 1A Principle of Economics 1A

6 Principle of Economics 1B Principle of Economics 1B

7 Basic Business Statistics 1A Basic Business Statistics 1A

8 Basic Business Statistics 1B Basic Business Statistics 1B

9 Practice of Selling 1A &1B or Principles of Selling Principles of Selling

10 Commercial Law 1A Commercial Law 1A

11 Commercial Law 1B Commercial Law 1B

12 Introduction to Marketing and its Environment Introduction to Marketing and its Environment

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Assessment Strategies i. Special Assessment Rules: All courses in this programme offered within the Department of Business Management (Marketing) shall have a 50-

50 ratio in terms of Continuous Assessments and the final end-of-semester examination. An exception to rule is made for service courses offered by other departments.

ii. All courses in the programme offered by the Department have diverse assessment methods including open book tests and industry based projects.

iii. Assessment for Marketing-WIL: A portfolio shall be structured by the departmental coordinator indicating the tasks that will be performed in specific work places in collaboration with Director of the Centre for Cooperative Education and the company’s representative.

Students are prepared for WIL by the Centre for Cooperative Education, i.e. the industry requirements and NUST requirements are discussed and agreed upon. 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 students’ progress. Students write reports that are presented to the Industry and NUST representatives in addition to completing the portfolio. Upon completion of WIL the assessment results will be as follows: 50% Portfolio 10% Visit by Departmental Representative to monitor and mentor students 20% Mentor 20% Presentation Transition Arrangements: The current four-year Bachelor of Marketing (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2018 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the existing programme (old curriculum) was in January 2011. Students will only be allowed to register for the 4th year of the current programme until January 2016 to ensure they have sufficient time to complete the programme by 2018. Students who are registered in 2011 for the 1st year of the current programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of the year, 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

Course Code Bachelor of Marketing (Old Courses) Course Code Bachelor of Marketing (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

MAR121S Introduction to Marketing and Its environment

IME511S Introduction to Marketing and Its environment

MAR122S Marketing Principles MPS512S Marketing Principles

ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics

BMA121S Introduction to Business Management BMA121S Introduction to Business Management

BEL122S Business Ethics and Leadership BEL122S Business Ethics and Leadership

13 Marketing Principles Marketing Principles

14 Introduction to Psychology of HR Introduction to Psychology of HR

15 Entrepreneurship Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

16 Introduction to Business Management Introduction to Business Management

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PHR511S Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources

PHR511S Introduction to Psychology of HR

CSK0420 Communication Skills CSK0420 Communication Skills

PRW0520 Professional Writing PRW0520 Professional Writing

The revised three-year Bachelor of Marketing (new curriculum) took effect from January 2012 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 only two opportunities to pass such courses (there will be no retention of semester marks). Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such failed 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 existing four-year Bachelor of Marketing (old curriculum) is 2018 after which students must automatically switch to the new programme and fulfil all requirements based on the new curriculum. As from 2012, students who are registered for the 2nd and 3rd year of the current programme (old curriculum) and who opt to change registration to the 3-year Bachelor of Marketing (new curriculum) will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis, but will be required to complete Institutional core courses and other requirements based on the new curriculum. While students who are registered for the current programme (old curriculum), but might have had interruptions in the progress of their studies, and would like to continue, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed)-This is not a credit table!!

Course Code

Bachelor of Marketing (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Marketing (Corresponding New/Revised Courses to be Done, if Failed)

MAR121S Introduction to Marketing and Its environment

IME511S Introduction to Marketing and Its Environment

MAR122S Marketing Principles MPS512S Marketing Principles

POS221S Principles of Selling POS611S Principles of Selling

SSM221S Services Marketing SOM611S Services and Organisation Marketing

SOM222S Sales and Operations Management SOT612S Sales and Operations Management

MCS322S Marketing Communications Strategy MLY612S Marketing Communications Strategy

COB321S AND COB322S

Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Introduction and Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Analysis

CAO712S Consumer & Organisation Buying Behaviour:

MPM322S Marketing and Product Management MBM712S Marketing and Brand Management

MRI321S Marketing Research & Market Intelligence MRM711S Marketing Research & Market Intelligence

EWM321S e-Marketing & Web Management EWB711S Electronic & Web-Based Marketing

Please Note: Table 2, above, only highlights new/revised core courses in marketing that should be done if courses on the old 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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CURRICULUM NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 369 NQF Qualification ID: Q0266 First Year Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisites NQF NQF Levels Credits ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics None 5 10 IME511S Introduction to Marketing and its Environment None 5 10 BMI511S Introduction to Business Management None 5 10 IOP511S Introduction to Organisational Psychology None 5 12 LIP411S Language in Practice None 4 NCB CUS411S Computer User Skills None 4 10 Semester 2 MPS512S Marketing Principles None 5 10 BBE612S Business Ethics None 6 10 EPR511S English in Practice Language in Practice 5 NCB ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10 BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8 FAC511S Financial Accounting 101 None 5 12 Second Year Semester 3 PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None 5 12 BBS111S Basic Business Statistics 1A Introduction to Mathematics or a B 6 12 symbol or better in Grade 12 SOM611S Services & Organisation Marketing Marketing Principles 6 10 POS611S Principles of Selling None 6 10 CML111S Commercial Law 1A None 5 12 Semester 4 PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics None 5 12 BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1B Basic Business Statistics 1A 6 12 EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice or placement into EAP 5 14 SOT612S Sales & Operations Management Principles of Selling 6 12 CML112S Commercial Law 1B Commercial Law 1A 5 12 MLY612S Marketing Communications Marketing Principles 6 12 Strategy Third Year Semester 5 EWB711S Electronic & Web-Based Marketing Marketing Principles 7 12 MRM711S Marketing Research & Market Introduction to Marketing and its 7 12 Intelligence Environment, and Marketing Principles and Basic Business Statistic 1B WOR712S Work Integrated Learning A pass or at least admission to the 7 36 examination in all Marketing and Sales courses at Diploma level.

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Semester 6 CAO712S Consumer & Organisation Introduction to Marketing and its 7 12 Buying Behaviour Environment, Marketing Principles MBM712S Marketing & Brand Management Introduction to Marketing and its 7 12 Environment Marketing Principles PPM712S Product Pricing Management Marketing Principles and Principles 7 12 of Economics 1A ICE712S Innovation, Creativity and None Entrepreneurship 7 15 PWR611S Professional Writing English for Academic Purposes or exemption 6 14 from EAP CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12 EWB711S Electronic & Web-Based Marketing Marketing Principles (if not taken yet) MRM711S Marketing Research and Market Introduction to Marketing and its Environment, Intelligence (if not taken yet) Marketing Principles and Basic Business stats 1B

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BACHELOR OF MARKETING (Phasing out 2018) 21BMRK

Programme Transition Rules

Course(s) Failed Equivalent (New) The transition rule was applicable as from 2007 for the courses listed below Business Management 1A & 1B Introduction to Business Management Human Resources Management 1A Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources Human Resources Management 1B Introduction to Human Resources Management Marketing 1A Introduction to Marketing and its Environment Marketing 1B Marketing Principles The transition rule was applicable as from 2008 for the courses listed below Practice of Selling 1A & 1B Principles of Selling Practice of Sales Management 1A & 1B Sales Operations & Management Marketing 3A & 3B Services Marketing The transition rule was applicable as from 2009 for the courses listed below: Consumer and Buyer Behaviour 1A Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Intro. Consumer and Buyer Behaviour 1B Consumer & Organisation Behaviour: Analysis Electronic Marketing E- Marketing & Web Management Marketing 2A & 2B Marketing & Product Management Marketing Communication Strategy 1A & 1B Marketing Communication Strategy Marketing Research Practice 1A & 1B Marketing Research & Market Intelligence Marketing 3A & 3B Services Marketing The transition rule was applicable as from 2010 for the courses listed below: Customer Care & Customer Management Customer Care Management Distribution Channel Management 1A & 1B Supply and Distribution Management Marketing 4A & 4B Strategic Marketing Management: Planning and Making Decisions Marketing of Financial Services 1A & 1B Marketing of Financial Services Project Management Project Management Retail Business Management Retail Business Management

CURRICULUM First Year - National Certificate in Business Studies (Phased in 2007) (Not available from 2012) (Replaced National Certificate Marketing and Sales that was phased out at the end of 2006) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None Communication Skills CSK0420 Language in Practice B Introduction to Business Management BMA121S None Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None (Business & Management) Intro. to Marketing & its Environment MAR121S None Intro. to Psychology of Human Resources PHR511S None Semester 2 Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None Business Ethics & Leadership BEL112S None Professional Writing PRW0520 Communication Skills Introduction to Human Resources IHR512S None Management

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Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None (Business & Management) (if not yet taken) Marketing Principles MAR122S None 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 (Phased in 2008) (Not available from 2013) Semester 3 Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics Computer User Skills CUS411S None Professional Communication PFC0620 Communication Skills Principles of Economics 1A PEC111S None Principles of Selling POS221S None Services Marketing SSM221S Intro. to Marketing & its Environment Marketing Principles Semester 4 Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Business Finance BFS222S None Professional Communication PCO611S Professional Writing (If not yet taken) Principles of Economics 1B PEC112S None Sales Operations & Management SOM222S Marketing Principles Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Third Year - National Diploma Marketing (Phased in 2009) (Not available from 2014) Semester 5 Commercial Law 1A CML111S None Consumer and Organisation Behaviour: COB321S Introduction to Marketing & its Introduction Environment & Marketing Principles E-Marketing & Web Management EWM321S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship ICE712S None Marketing Research & Market Intelligence MRI321S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles And any one of the following: Basic German 1A GER110S None Basic Portuguese 1A BAP111S None NOTE: Vacation schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Basic German 1A, Basic Portuguese 1A, Entrepreneurship, Business Simulation sessions, Marketing Research and Market Intelligence, E-Marketing & Web Management. Semester 6 Commercial Law 1B CML112S Commercial Law 1A Consumer and Organisation Behaviour: COB322S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Analysis Marketing Principles Marketing Communication Strategy MLY612S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Marketing & Product Management MPM322S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Small & Medium Enterprises Management SME322S None And any one of the following: Basic German 1B GER120S Basic German 1A Basic Portuguese 1B BAP112S Basic Portuguese 1A NOTE: Vacation schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Basic German 1B, Basic Portuguese 1B.

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Fourth Year - Bachelor of Marketing (Phased in 2010) (Not available from 2015) Additional Entry Requirements for the fourth level: Fourth Year Bachelor of Marketing Holders of the Diplomas listed below may be admitted to the fourth level provided that they have completed the courses listed for each Diploma. National Diploma: Marketing [Old Curriculum]: Marketing Research & Market Intelligence E-Marketing & Web Management or equivalent National Diploma: Business Administration: Services Marketing or equivalent Principles of Selling or equivalent, Sales Operations & Management or equivalent, Consumer & Organisational Behaviour: Intro, Consumer & Organisational Behaviour: Analysis, Marketing Communication Strategy or equivalent, Marketing Research & Market Intelligence, E-Marketing & Web Management or equivalent, Marketing and Product Management or equivalent National Diploma: Human Resources Management: Small Medium Enterprises Management or equivalent, Marketing and Product Management, Sales Operations & Management or equivalent, Commercial Law 1A & 1B, Marketing Research & Market Intelligence, E-Marketing & Web Management, Services Marketing or equivalent, Consumer & Organisational Behaviour: Introduction, Consumer & Organisational Behaviour: Analysis, Marketing Communication Strategy or equivalent Other National Diplomas: in the Faculty of Business Management [e.g. Old Commerce Diploma]: Small Medium Enterprises Management or equivalent, Marketing and Product Management, Sales Operations & Management or equivalent, Commercial Law 1A & 1B, Marketing Research & Market Intelligence, E-Marketing & Web Management, Services Marketing or equivalent, Consumer & Organisational Behaviour: Introduction, Consumer & Organisational Behaviour: Analysis, Marketing Communication Strategy or equivalent Semester 7 International Marketing and Management IMM421S Services Marketing Strategic Marketing Management: SMM421S Marketing & Product Management Planning and Decision Making Research Methodology RMA411S None And any ONE of the following: Marketing of Financial Services MFS421S Services Marketing Marketing For Tourism MFT411S Services Marketing Retail Business Management RBM421S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Project Management PRM422S None (offered only in Semester 8) Semester 8 Customer Care Management CCM422S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Supply and Distribution Management SDM422S Introduction to Marketing & its Environment & Marketing Principles Research Project RPB412S Research Methodology NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Methodology and Research Project Please take note that the undermentioned two course names has changed as follow:

• Customer Care Management (CCM422S) – Customer Care & Relationship Marketing (CRM812S) • Supply and Distribution Management (SDM422S) – Value and Supply Chain Management (VSM812S) • Project Management (ORN122S) – Small and Medium Enterprise Projects (BES712S)

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 07BHRM (Revised Programme. Phasing in 2016.) Description Human Resources Management is becoming increasingly important in industry to help manage employees who are the most important organisational resource in a competitive environment. In this context, the Bachelor of Human Resources Management has been revised in accordance with institutional policy requirements and to complement the institution’s endeavours to make a significant contribution to the attainment of national development goals and Vision 2030. Admission Criteria Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Human Resources Management if they meet the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s General Admission Requirements (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Yearbook). The University’s general admission requirements are contained in the Yearbook revised periodically. Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the University (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook) will also be considered for admission. Articulation Arrangements This qualification articulates horizontally with other qualifications registered at level 7 of the Namibian Qualification Framework (NQF). It also vertically articulates with Bachelor in Human Resources Management or any other equivalent/relevant qualification registered at level 7 on NQF. Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. Graduates of the Bachelor of Human Resources Management will be able to pursue further studies in Human Resources Management, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 8. Mode of Delivery The programme will be delivered on the full-time, part-time, distance mode of study incorporating methodologies such as e-learning. Requirements for Qualification Award The Bachelor of Human Resources Management will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 393 NQF credits. In addition, students must meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in the Namibia University of Science and Technology Yearbook. Teaching and Learning Strategies The requirements of the NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and understanding of subject specific information items and professional/technical competencies. Thus, this qualification focuses on the engagement of students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic cognitive and intellectual skills, key transferable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific and/or professional/technical practical skills. This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by the student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, practical projects, tutorials, case studies, problem based learning and individual and/or group work. The progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed as follows:

• Formal face to face interactive sessions and presentations

• Tutorials and supervised self-study sessions

• Self-learning through assignments and library information search

• Team learning through group assignments

• Use of e-learning platform

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• Discussions and student presentations

• Case studies

• Guest lecturers with open discussions

• Student portfolios

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

• This programme includes Work Integrated Learning (WIL) which incorporates work experience and learning in a

way traditional education does not do. It provides students with opportunities for:

• Execution of tasks related to HRM in the work place

• Network with professionals and build relationships that help students in future endeavours

• Help students articulate their areas of interest and therefore plan on goal achievement

• Provide access to companies and showcase student abilities and talents for full-time positions

• Interact with diverse employees and therefore develop interpersonal skills necessary for the world of work

This programme is available for students who have passed all their second year courses. WIL placement is a team approach with student playing an active role of searching for placement opportunities, lecturer referrals and Cooperative Education Unit (CEU). Transition Arrangements The Bachelor of Human Resources Management (21BHUR) will be phased out systematically until 2019 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. Arrangements have been made to phase out the programme by allowing students to finish the diploma programme and then seek admission to Honours programme. The existing 07BHRM will be phased out systematically with least disruption to learning progression. Students who are in the first year 2015 will automatically transition to new curriculum whether they fail or pass any of the first year courses. Students in second (2nd) in 2015 will transition to new curriculum. If a student passes Performance Management and Productivity Measures (PMP612S) s/he will get credit waiver for the course but will be required to do the course Human Resources for Line Managers (Code to be confirmed) in addition to all 3rd year courses. Students who are in third (3rd) year in 2015 continue with the current curriculum and finish studies in 2016. These students will only be affected by changes in curriculum if they fail any of the 3rd year courses. Consideration will be done on a case by case basis. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme (07BHRM) will be in January 2015. The revised Bachelor of Human Resources Management (new curriculum) will take effect from January 2016 and will be phased in completely by 2017. Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised curriculum in 2016 (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 15.2, below, for detailed information on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed. Table 1: Year Courses to be Credited Course Code Bachelor of Human Resources

Management (Old Courses) Course Code Bachelor of Human Resources

Management (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics CUS411S Computer User Skills BMA121S Introduction to Business

Management BMI511S Introduction to Business

Management LIP411S Language in Practice LIP411S Language in Practice CUS411S Computer User Skills CUS411S Computer User Skills IME511S Introduction to Marketing and its

Environment IME511S Introduction to Marketing and its

Environment PHR511S Introduction to Psychology of

Human Resources IOP511S Introduction to Organisational

Psychology MPS512S Marketing Principles MPS512S Marketing Principles IHR512S Introduction to Human Resources IHR512S Introduction to Human Resources BEL122S Business Ethics and Leadership BBE612S Business Ethics ICT521S Information Competence ICT521S Information Competence BCS410S Basic Science BCS410S Basic Science

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Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed). This is not a credit table. Course Code Bachelor of Human Resources

Management (Old Courses) Course Code Bachelor of Human Resources

Management (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

PHR511S Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources

IOP511S Introduction to Organisational psychology

IHR512S Introduction to Human Resources Management

IHR512S Introduction to Human Resources Management

OSB611S Organisational Behaviour OSB611S Organisational Behaviour OSM612S Organisational Management OSM612S Organisational Management PMP612S Performance Management and

Productivity None

ODC711S Organisational Development and Change

ODC711S Organisational Development and Change

ETD711S Education Training and Development

ETD711S Introduction to Education Training and Development

HRS711S Human Resources Staffing HRL622S Human Resources for Line Managers MEP711S Managing Employee Performance EHS712S Employee Health and Safety EWH722S Employee Wellness, Health and

Ergonomics IRL712S Industrial Relations IRL712S Industrial Relations PTD712S Principles of Education Training

and Development PTD712S Principles of Education Training and

Development WIL712S Work Integrated Learning WIL712S Work Integrated Learning Please Note: Table 2 above only highlights new/revised core courses in Human Resources Management (Old 07BHRM Curriculum) that should be done if courses on the 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 core courses in Human Resources Management (Old 07BHRM) Curriculum) which do not have corresponding new/revised courses I the new curriculum will be offered until the old curriculum is phased out completely in 2021.

CURRICULUM

Year 1 (Phased in 2015) Semester 1 Course Code Course Title Prerequisite ITM111S Introduction to Mathematics None BMI511S Introduction to Business Management None IOP511S Introduction to Organisational Psychology None LIP411S Language in Practice None CUS411S Computer User Skills None IME511S Introduction to Marketing and its Environment None Semester 2 MPS512S Marketing Principles None IHR512S Introduction to Human Resources None BBE612S Business Ethics None ERP511S English in Practice Language in Practice, or Language in Practice A, or Module 2, or a minimum B in English as a second language at NSSC Ordinary Level, or NAMCOL English Communication Modules 1-4 ICT521S Information Competence None BCS410S Basic Science None

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Year 2 (Phasing in 2016) Semester 3 PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None BBS111S Basic Business Statistics 1A Introduction to Mathematics or a B symbol or better in Grade 12/NSSC Mathematics OSB611S Organisational Behaviour Introduction to Organisational Psychology and; Introduction to Human Resources LAL111S Labour Law 1A None EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or Language in Practice B, or Module 3, or Exemption BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A None Semester 4 BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1B Basic Business Statistics 1A OSM612S Organisational Management Introduction to Organisational Psychology and; Introduction to Human Resources LAL112S Labour Law 1B Labour Law 1A HRL622S Human Resources for Line Managers Introduction to Organisational Psychology and; Introduction to Human Resources PWR611S Professional Writing English for Academic Purposes, or Communication Skills, or Module 4, or Exemption from English for Academic Purposes/ Communication Skills/Module 4 BAC1200 Business Accounting 1B Business Accounting 1A Year 3 (Phasing in 2017) Semester 5 BOP611S Business Operations None ODC711S Organisational Development and Change Organisational Behaviour; Organisational Management ETD711S Introduction to Education Training and Organisational Behaviour: Organisational Development Management ICE712S Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship None CIS610S Contemporary Issues None MEP711S Managing Employee Performance Organisational Behaviour; Organisational Management Semester 6 EWH722S Employee Wellness, Health and Ergonomics Organisational Behaviour; Organisational Management and Human Resources Staffing IRL712S Industrial Relations Organisational Behaviour; Organisational Management Labour Law 1A and Labour Law 1B PTD712S Principles of Education, Training and Organisational Behaviour: Organisational Development Management WIL712S Work Integrated Learning (HRM) All courses up to semester 3.

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BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 07BHRM (Phased in 2011 and Phasing out from 2016 until 2019.) The department of Human Resources Management introduced a new 3 year Bachelor of Human Resources Management qualification in 2011. The old 4 year Bachelor of Human Resources Management programme will be phased out systematically with effect from 2011 up to 2014. This means that the first year of the old programme will no longer be offered, rather the first year of the new 3 year Bachelor of Human Resources Management qualification was offered in 2011. The new programme provides for first exit level of Diploma in Human Resources Management after 2 years. Bachelor of Human Resources Management [Diploma in Human Resources Management (NQF Level 6) as first exit level] NQF Level: 6 NQF Credits: 247 NQF Qualification ID: Q0254 Qualifications The qualifications are designed to be at the following NQF Levels: Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree: Level 7 with a total weight of 397 credits. Diploma in Human Resources Management: Level 6 with total weight of 247 credits. Programme Outcomes The programme will provide the opportunity for graduates to develop and demonstrate knowledge, qualities, skills and other attributes in different areas and at two levels as follows: On completing the Diploma programme students will be able to: Use the general/broad principles of human resources management to resolve real life challenges in human resources.

Integrate the very broad principles and process of human resources management into effective practice of the basic HRM professional roles.

Analyse and interpret human resources management related issues.

Employ broad theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in capturing information necessary for problem solving in human resources management. Perform human resources management tasks using a wide choice of standard and non-standard procedures, in routine and non-routine situations. On completing the Bachelor of Human Resources Management programme, students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and insight into legislation, regulations and codes relating to human resources management practice. Evaluate human resources management actions and strategies for effective decision making. Take full responsibility and accountability for own actions and those of others in their teams in response to workplace demands. Devise effective and efficient ways to lead a human resources team or department in achieving set goals and objectives. Apply human resources management professional practices/roles in complex, variable and specialised contexts.

Achieve the generic graduate outcomes of problem-solving, critical thinking, responsible citizenship and good communication.

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Credits Students who completed qualifications previously offered by the Department, e.g. National Diplomas in Human Resources and Personnel Management who seek admission into the Bachelor of Human Resources Management programme may be granted credits on a course-by-course basis as follows:

Bachelor of Human Resources Management (new courses)

Diploma in Human Resources and Personnel Management (old courses)

Introduction to Business Management Business Management 1A & 1B (Any)

Professional Writing English Communication Module 5

Computer Users Skills Principles of Information Systems 1A & 1B

Human Resource Staffing Human Resources Management 3A/ Personnel Management 3

Employee Health and Safety Human Resources Management 3B/ Personnel Management 3

Industrial Relations Industrial Relations 1A and 1B

Introduction to Education Training and Development

Management of Training 1A

Principles of Education Management of Training 1B

Students who graduate with the new 3 year Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree will be able to enroll for the new 1 year post graduate degree in Human Resources Management Honours. Requirements for Qualification Award The Bachelor of Human Resources Management will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 390 NQF credits. In addition, students must meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in the NUST Yearbook. Progression Rules Students may not be allowed to register for certain higher level courses without having attempted and/or passed certain lower level courses or having the necessary course requirements, even if these courses do not have prerequisites. For example, students will not be allowed to register for third year courses if they have not successfully completed all first year courses especially in their major which is Human Resources Management. Transition Arrangements The new programme takes effect from January 2011 and will be completely phased in by 2013. The existing four-year Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree programme will be phased out systematically with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The deadline for complete phasing out of the 4-year Bachelor degree in Human Resources Management is 2013. The 1st year of the current 4-year Bachelor of Human Resources Management is offered for the last time in 2010. Students who registered for their first year in 2010 will have until 2013 to complete the existing programme. Students who fail any of the subjects/courses in the old curriculum will be provided with two opportunities to pass the failed courses. After first and second opportunities, such failed courses in the old programme will only be offered on the new syllabi effective from January 2011. Current 1st year students may also opt to transition to the new programme in 2011, if they so wish, but will be required to make up specific deficiencies in accordance with the detailed requirements for the new curriculum, including the completion of Institutional Core courses. All other students currently registered for the 4-year Bachelor of Human Resources Management (to be phased out), who opt to change registration to the new Bachelor of Human Resources Management, will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis and will be required to complete institutional core courses and other course requirements based on the new curriculum. Students will be advised accordingly as to which courses to make-up based on the new curriculum.

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The deadline for phasing out of the old 4-year Bachelor of Human Resources Management curriculum is 2013, after which students must automatically switch to the new programme and make up for all outstanding courses/subjects based on the requirements of the new curriculum. If a student, who is registered on the 4-year Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree (to be phased out), fails more than half the work load in any particular year his/her registration will automatically be changed to the new programme. The switch will consider courses already taken and their equivalents. The specific and detailed requirements of the programme are indicated below:

CURRICULUM DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT NQF Level: 6 NQF Credits: 247 NQF Qualification ID: Q0254 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits First Year (Not available in 2016) Semester 1 Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None 5 10 Introduction to Marketing and IME511S None 5 10 its Environment Introduction to Business Management BMI511S None 5 10 Introduction to Psychology of Human PHR511S None 5 12 Resources Language in Practice LIP411S None 4 NCB Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Semester 2 Marketing Principles MPS512S None 5 10 Introduction to Human Resources IHR512S None 5 12 Management Business Ethics BBE612S None 6 10 English in Practice EPR511S Language in Practice or exemption 5 NCB for Grade B in English (NSSC Ordinary Level) Information Competence ICT521S None 5 10 Basic Science BSC410S None 4 8 Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Second Year (Not available in 2016) Semester 3 Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None 5 12 Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics 6 12 Organisational Behaviour OSB611S Introduction to Psychology of Human 6 12 Resources; Introduction to Human Resources Management Labour Law 1A LAL111S None 5 12 Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None 5 10 English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English in Practice 5 14

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Semester 4 Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A 6 12 Organisational Management OSM612S Introduction to Psychology of Human 6 12 Resources; Introduction to Human Resources Management Labour Law 1B LAL112S Labour Law 1A 5 12 Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None 5 10 Performance Management & Productivity PMP612S Introduction to Psychology of Human 6 13 Measurement Resources; Introduction to Human Resources Management Professional Writing PWR611S English for Academic Purposes 6 14 Please Note: The following course will be offered on the distance education mode until 2017 – Performance Management and Productivity Measurement (PMP612S). BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT 07BHRM NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 397 NQF Qualification ID: Q0255 Third Year (Not available in 2017) Semester 5 Business Operations BOP611S None 6 12 Human Resources Staffing HRS711S Organisational Behaviour; 7 13 Organisational Management Organisational Development and ODC711S Organisational Behaviour; 7 13 Change Organisational Management Introduction to Education Training and ETD711S None 7 13 Development Innovation, Creativity and ICE712S None 7 12 Entrepreneurship Contemporary Issues CIS610S None 6 12 Semester 6 Employee Health and Safety EHS712S Organisational Behaviour; 7 13 Organisational Management Principles of Education Training and PTD712S None 7 13 Development Industrial Relations IRL712S Labour Law 1A & 1B 7 13 Work Integrated Learning (HRM) WIL712S None 7 36 Work Integrated Learning Structure and Management Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is the process of integrating work experiences with learning in a way traditional education cannot do. WIL shall be provided for in the 3rd year of the Bachelor of Human Resources Management programme. Only 3rd year students will be allowed to register for WIL. It provides students with opportunities to:

• Execute tasks associated with Human Resources Management rather than just reading them. It also allows students to assess their interests in human resources management.

• Network with professionals and build relationships that can assist students in future endeavours while providing a professional environment.

• Have access to hiring companies for full time positions after graduation once good working relationships have been established.

• Interact with people from diverse backgrounds and develop interpersonal skills that are not possible in a classroom environment.

WIL is important in improving the University graduate characteristics to meet industry needs that are in line with the NUST vision, strategic plan and the requirements of the University Curriculum Model.

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It offers opportunity for innovation and creativity when students are afforded the opportunity to experiment what they learn in class in the work place, i.e. practice learnt competencies. Students can also learn new things in the work place which they bring to the classroom. Lecturers in turn are able to keep abreast with professional developments in the field of Human Resources Management as a result of this cooperation. The cooperation with industry further provides opportunities for research and development needed for national economic development. Industry will benefit from these activities by getting market-related information and development. Knowledge is easily managed when the source of education and development interact with users i.e. industry. As such knowledge management is important for national competitiveness.

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OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY BACHELOR OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY 07BOMT (Phased in 2012) NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 400 NQF Qualification ID: Q0273 Admission Requirements Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI 2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Mature Age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance examinations as required by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI 2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. Students with the old National Diploma in Information Administration will obtain credit for the following courses, if they opt to register for the Bachelor degree:

National Diploma in Information Administration (Old Courses)

Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

1 Information Administration 1 - 3 Information Administration 1

2 Administrative Office Management 1 - 3 Administrative Office Management A & B

3 Speech & Deportment 1A & B Professional Skills A & B

4 Business Management 1A & 1B Introduction to Business Management Business Ethics and Leadership

5 Business Accounting 1A & 1B Business Accounting 1A & 1B

6 Principles of Economics 1A & 1B Principles of Economics 1A & 1B

7 Commercial Law 1A & 1B Commercial Law 1A & 1B

8 Secretarial Public Relations 1A & 1B Public Relations 1A

9 English Communication Module 4 Communication Skills

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, individual/group assignments and presentations, case studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials, practical projects and questioning (tests and/or examinations). The use of validating end of term assessments may be minimised in order to free students’ intellectual capacity for broader cognitive development. Assessment by means of tests and/or examinations will, therefore, be restricted to situations where it is necessary to establish that a previous specific performance can be repeated or a specific skill can be transferred. In accordance with the University’s policy on diversified continuous assessment, each course will have a minimum of six assessment events. Courses that are assessed using a combination of continuous assessment and a final end-of-term examination must have at least three assessments.

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WIL will be assessed on the assignment and the presentation thereof which is stipulated in the Work-Integrated Manual and is based on the syllabus as applied in the working situation in which the student is placed. The mentor’s mark of the student’s performance will also be taken into consideration. Transition Arrangements The current four-year Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2016 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the existing programme (old curriculum) was in January 2011. Students will only be allowed to register for the 4th year of the current programme until January 2014 to ensure they have sufficient time to complete the programme by 2016. Students who are registered in 2011 for the 1st year of the current programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of the year, 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. The revised three-year Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (new curriculum) takes effect from January 2012 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 only two opportunities to pass such courses (there will be no retention of semester marks). Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such failed 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 existing four-year Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (old curriculum) is 2016 after which students must automatically switch to the new programme and fulfil all requirements based in the new curriculum. Table 1: Courses to be credited

Course Code

Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

IAD111S Information Administration 1A IAD510S Information Administration 1A

IAD112S Information Administration 1B IAD520S Information Administration 1B

BMA121S Introduction to Business Management

BMI511S Introduction to Business Management

BEL 112S Business Ethics & Leadership BBE612S Business Ethics & Leadership

SDP111S Speech & Deportment 1A PFS510S Professional Skills A

SDP112S Speech & Deportment 1B PFS520S Professional Skills B

Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed)

Course Code

Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Office Management and Technology (Corresponding New/Revised Courses to be Done, if Failed)

IAD111S Information Administration 1A IAD510S Information Administration 1A

IAD112S Information Administration 1B IAD520S Information Administration 1B

SDP111S Speech & Deportment 1A PFS510S Professional Skills A

SDP112S Speech & Deportment 1B PFS520S Professional Skills B

IAD211S Information Administration 2A IAD610S Information Administration 2A

IAD212S Information Administration 2B IAD620S Information Administration 2B

AOM121S/12 Administrative Office MTP610S Management Principles A and B

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2S + AOM211S/212S

Management 1 + 2 MTP620S

Please Note: Table 2, above, only highlights new/revised core courses in Office Management and Technology that should be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed. Service courses from other Departments are excluded, but the rules of relevant Departments apply to this programme as well. All these requirements will have to be adhered to during Registration 2014.

CURRICULUM First Year - Certificate in Office Management and Technology NQF Level: 5 NQF Credits: 118 NQF Qualification ID: Q0271 Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Code Title Level Credits BMS411S Basic Mathematics None 4 12 LIP411S Language in Practice None 4 NCB IAD510S Information Administration 1A None 5 12 BMI511S Introduction to Business None 5 10 Management PFS510S Professional Skills A None 5 12 BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A None 5 10 Semester 2 EPR511S English in Practice Language in Practice 5 NCB BBE612S Business Ethics None 5 10 IAD520S Information Administration 1B Information Administration 1A 5 12 ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10 BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8 PFS520S Professional Skills B Professional Skills A 5 12 BAC1200 Business Accounting 1B Business Accounting 1A 5 10 Second Year - Diploma in Office Management and Technology NQF Level: 6 NQF Credits: 266 NQF Qualification ID: Q0272 Semester 3 IAD610S Information Administration 2A Information Administration 1B 6 12 MTP610S Management Principles A Professional Skills B 6 12 IOP511S Introduction to Organisational None 5 12 Psychology EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice or 5 14 placement into EAP PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None 5 12 Plus one of the following elective courses: LAL111S Labour Law 1A None 5 12 CML111S Commercial Law 1A None 5 12

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Semester 4 IAD620S Information Administration 2B Information Administration 2A 6 12 MTP620S Management Principles B Management Principles A 6 12 EVC620S Event Co-ordination None 6 12 PWR611S Professional Writing English for Academic Purposes 6 14 or exemption from EAP PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics None 5 12 Plus one of the following corresponding courses based on Electives chosen in the previous semester: LAL112S Labour Law 1B Labour Law 1A 5 12 CML112S Commercial Law 1B Commercial Law 1A 5 12 Third Year - Bachelor of Office Management and Technology NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 400 NQF Qualification ID: Q0273 Semester 5 IAD710S Information Administration 3A Information Administration 2B 7 12 ADM710S Administrative Management A Management Principles B 7 12 PRL311S Public Relations A None 7 12 WIO710S Work Integrated Learning All courses up to Semester 4 7 36 Semester 6 IAD710S Information Administration 3B Information Administration 3A 7 12 ADM720S Administrative Management B Administrative Management A 7 12 PRL312S Public Relations B Public Relations A 7 12 CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12 PCO611S Professional Communication English for Academic Purposes 6 14 or exemption from EAP

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BACHELOR OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY 25BOMT (Phased in 2007. Phased out 2016) The department offers all courses on a part-time as well as a full-time basis except for Information Administration 4 and Administrative Office Management 4 which are only offered on a part-time basis. The courses Administrative Office Management 1, 2 and 3, Information Administration 1, 2 and 3 and Speech and Deportment are also offered on the distance education mode. Information Administration consists of practical and theoretical parts. A minimum of ten students should be registered for any specific course. Practical’s Practical’s are required for Information Administration. Students registered on the distance education mode for any of the courses in Information Administration are required to attend compulsory vacation schools during January, April, July and August of each year. Admission Requirements In addition to the general admission requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology the following shall apply: Students who wish to register for Information Administration 1A on distance education mode should be able to type 20 words per minute. A pass in Language in Practice, which is a prerequisite for Language in Practice B, taught to first year students is also a requirement. Students who only gain entry into Language in Practice could also be admitted, but will be required to advance to Language in Practice B before their third year of study. Students with a C symbol in English at Ordinary level may be admitted prior to receiving the outcome of their English Proficiency Test, but they will also be required to advance to Language in Practice B before their third year of study. Mature age students with at least a Grade 10 certificate, or equivalent, or candidates with foreign qualifications, may be admitted in terms of the University’s Mature Age Entry Scheme. Selection for mature age entry will be by means of appropriate written entrance tests, three years’ work experience, satisfactory references and passing of the University English Proficiency test. Admission for Graduates with Equivalent Qualifications: Graduates of the phased-out National Diploma Executive Secretary, who wish to register for the degree, must have passed Information Administration 3A and 3B as well as Office Administration 3A and 3B before commencing with the degree. Students enrolling for the degree will also be required to register for Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources and Introduction to Human Resources Management as these courses are pre-requisites for Organisational Behaviour and Organisational Management which are compulsory courses for the degree. Students with any equivalent diploma who want to register for the fourth level of the Bachelor of Office Management and Technology will be evaluated on an individual basis, in consultation with the Registrar, in order to obtain admission to the fourth level of the degree. Exit Levels The National Certificate: Office Management and Technology after successful completion of at least one year of study. The National Diploma: Office Management and Technology after successful completion of three years of study. The Bachelor Degree: Office Management and Technology after successful completion of four years of study.

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Transition Rules The transition from the existing to the new diploma will involve that, if not yet taken, students should register for Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources and Introduction to Human Resources Management. Business Accounting 1A & 1B and Business Accounting 2A & 2B which are pre-requisites for an elective at the Bachelors level. While completing these courses, students can register for some of the other courses offered in Semesters 7 and 8 for which they qualify. All students who comply with the pre-requisites will be able to register for the Bachelor of Office Management and Technology as from 2007. Special Progression Rules for Information Administration Progression from one Information Administration course to the next is allowed only in the event of a student having satisfied the pass requirement in a formal examination for these courses. All practical and theoretical papers of a course should be written in the same examination session. Pass Requirements Information Administration 1, 2, 3 and 4. A student passes the examination if s/he obtains an average final mark of 50 % or more, subject to the sub-minimum of 35 % per examination paper. The final mark consists of: 50 % of the semester mark and 50 % of the examination mark. Rules of Combination The curriculum provides for elective courses from semester 3 onwards. The elective courses are purposefully structured to enable students to choose corresponding courses in the same cognate area in subsequent semesters and to explore areas of personal interest. Students are required, once an initial selection is made, to take the corresponding elective course (same cognate area) in the following semester.

CURRICULUM First Year - National Certificate in Office Management and Technology (Not available from 2012) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Information Administration 1A IAD111S None Administrative Office Management 1A AOM121S None Speech and Deportment 1A SDP111S None Introduction to Business Management BMA121S None Communication Skills CSK0420 Language in Practice B Semester 2 Information Administration 1B IAD112S Information Administration1A Administrative Office Management 1B AOM122S None Speech and Deportment 1B SDP112S None Business Ethics and Leadership BEL112S None Second Year (Not available from 2013) Semester 3 Information Administration 2A IAD211S Information Administration 1A & 1B Administrative Office Management 2A AOM221S Administrative Office Management 1A & 1B Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources PHR511S None Professional Writing PFW0520 Communication Skills And any ONE of the following: Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None

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Principles of Economics 1A PEC111S None Business Operations BSO221S None Semester 4: Information Administration 2B IAD212S Information Administration 2A Administrative Office Management 2B AOM222S Administrative Office Management 1A & 1B Introduction to Human Resources IHR512S None Management Professional Communication PCO611S Communication Skills/

English for Academic Purposes

One of the following corresponding courses based on electives chosen in the previous semester: Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None Principles of Economics 1B PEC112S None Business Finance BFS222S None Third Year - National Diploma in Office Management and Technology (Not available from 2014) Semester 5: Administrative Office Management 3A AOM321S Administrative Office Management 2A & 2B Information Administration 3A IAD311S Information Administration 2A & 2B Public Relations 1A PRL311S None And any ONE of the following (if not yet taken): Commercial Law 1A CML111S None Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None Intermediate Microeconomics IME211S Principles of Economics 1A Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None Business Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A & 1B Business Operations BSO221S None Semester 6: Information Administration 3B IAD312S Information Administration 3A Administrative Office Management 3B AOM322S Administrative Office Management 3A Public Relations 1B PRL312S Public Relations 1A One of the following corresponding courses based on electives chosen in the previous semester: (if not yet taken) Commercial Law 1B CML112S Commercial Law 1A Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None Intermediate Macroeconomics IME212S Principles of Economics 1B Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None Business Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1A & 1B Business Finance BFS222S None

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ECONOMICS BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS 07BECO (New Programme) (Phased in 2013) NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 364 NQF Qualification ID: Q0285 Programme Aims/Purpose The Bachelor of Economics provides a systematic and coherent introduction to the knowledge, principles, concepts, data, theories and problem-solving techniques of the economics discipline. The programme will enable students to acquire cognitive/intellectual skills, practical skills and key transferable skills and to apply these skills in solving economic problems that face the public and private sectors, as well as the overall economy. The Bachelor of Economics specifically aims at:

• providing students with a good foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories and frameworks of

economics;

• 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 teams, and,

• enabling students to communicate effectively in the workplace.

Admission Requirements Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, students should have minimum D symbols in Grade 12/NSSCO Mathematics and English as a second language. Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance examinations of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. Students who complete the Bachelor of Economics successfully will be able to pursue further studies in Economics, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 8.

CURRICULUM First Year (Phased in 2013) Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Mathematics for Economists 1A MFE511S None 5 12 Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None 5 12 Language in Practice LIP411S None 4 NCB Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None 5 10 Introduction to Business Management BMI511S None 5 10 Semester 2 Mathematics for Economists 1B MFE512S None 5 12 English in Practice EPR511S Language in Practice, or a 5 NCB minimum B in English as a Second Language at NSSC Ordinary Level, or NAMCOL English Communication Modules 1 - 4 Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None 5 12

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Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None 5 10 Basic Science BSC410S None 4 8 Business Ethics BBE612S None 6 10 Second Year (Phased in 2014) Semester 3 Intermediate Microeconomics IMI611S Principles of Microeconomics 6 13 Statistics for Economists 2A SFE611S None 6 13 Money and Banking MAB611S Principles of Macroeconomics 6 13 English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English in Practice, or Language 5 14 in Practice B, or Module 3, or Exemption Plus ONE of the following Elective courses: Business Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A 6 12 Economics of Agriculture EOA611S Mathematics for Economists 1A 6 12 and 1B Semester 4 Intermediate Macroeconomics IMA612S Principles of Macroeconomics 6 13 Statistics for Economists 2B SFE612S Statistics for Economists 2A 6 13 Economics of Namibia and SACU Countries ENS612S None 6 13 Information Competence ICT521S None 5 10 Plus ONE of the following Elective courses: Business Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1B 6 12 Business Finance BBF612S None 6 12 Third Year (Phased in 2015) Semester 5 International Trade INT711S Intermediate Microeconomics 7 14 Transport Economics TEC711S Intermediate Microeconomics 7 14 Work Integrated Learning (WIL) WIL711S Pass in all core Economics courses up to semester four (4) 7 36 Semester 6 Public Finance PFN712S Intermediate Microeconomics 7 14 International Finance IFN712S Intermediate Microeconomics 7 14 Econometrics ECM712S Statistics for Economists 2A and 2B 7 14 Development Economics DEC712S Intermediate Microeconomics 7 14 Contemporary Issues CIS610S None 6 12 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, individual/group assignments and presentations, case studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials, practical projects and questioning (tests and/or examinations). The use of validating end of term assessments may be minimised in order to free students’ intellectual capacity for broader cognitive development. Assessment by means of tests and/or examinations will, therefore, be restricted to situations where it is necessary to establish that a previous specific performance can be repeated or a specific skill can be transferred. In accordance with the University’s policy on diversified continuous assessment, each course will have a minimum of six assessment events. Courses that are assessed using a combination of continuous assessment and a final end-of-term examination must have at least three assessments. WIL will be assessed on the basis of the following:

• Immediate WIL supervisor’s report;

• Academic assessor’s mark (academic assessor to interview both the students and the WIL immediate

supervisor and give a mark);

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• WIL report which is to be written following the guidelines given by the department. This report is supposed to

be signed by either the supervisor or the manager at the workplace.

Transition Arrangements The current four-year Bachelor of Technology in Economics (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 current programme will be in January 2012. Students will only be allowed to register for the 4th year of the B. Tech programme until January 2017 to ensure they have sufficient time to complete the programme by 2019. Students who will be registering in 2012 for the 1st year of the current B. Tech., and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of the year, 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. The revised three-year Bachelor of Economics (new curriculum) takes effect from January 2013 and will be completely phased in by 2015. Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2013 (1st year), 2014 (2nd year) and 2015 (3rd year). Students who are admitted into the examination for courses on the old curriculum will be granted only two opportunities to pass such courses (there will be no retention of semester marks). Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such failed 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 B. Tech. is 2019 after which students must automatically switch to the new programme and fulfil all requirements based on the new curriculum. Table 1: Courses to be credited

Course Code

Bachelor of Technology in Economics (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Economics (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

MSS111S Mathematics for Social Sciences 1A MFE511S Mathematics for Economists 1A

PEC111S Principles of Economics 1A PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics

MSS112S Mathematics for Social Sciences 1B MFE512S Mathematics for Economists 1B

PEC112S Principles of Economics 1B PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics

CUS411S Computer User Skills CUS411S Computer User Skills

LIP411S Language in Practice LIP411S Language in Practice

LPB0320 Language in Practice B EPR511S English in Practice

BBS111S Basic Business Statistics 1A SFE611S Statistics for Economists 2A

BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1B SFE612S Statistics for Economists 2B

BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 Business Accounting 1A

BMA121S Introduction to Business Management BMI511S Introduction to Business Management

BAC1200 Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 Business Accounting 1B

BEL112S Business Ethics and Leadership BBE612S Business Ethics and Leadership

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Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed). This is not a credit table.

Course Code

Bachelor of Technology in Economics (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Economics (Corresponding New/Revised Courses to be Done, if Failed)

MSS111S Mathematics for Social Sciences 1A MFE511S Mathematics for Economists 1A

PEC111S Principles of Economics 1A PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics

MSS112S Mathematics for Social Sciences 1B MFE512S Mathematics for Economists 1B

PEC112S Principles of Economics 1B PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics

IME211S Intermediate Microeconomics IMI611S Intermediate Microeconomics

BBS111S Basic Business Statistics 1A SFE611S Statistics for Economists 2A

MAB211S Money and Banking MAB611S Money and Banking

EAR212S Economics of Agriculture and Rural Development

EOA611S Economics of Agriculture

IME212S Intermediate Macroeconomics IMA612S Intermediate Macroeconomics

BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1B SFE612S Statistics for Economists 2B

ECN411S Economics of Namibia and SACU Countries A

ENS612S Economics of Namibia and SACU Countries

ITT312S International Trade INT711S International Trade

TEC411S Transport Economics TEC711S Transport Economics

PFT312S Public Finance and Taxation PFN712S Public Finance

IFN312S International Finance IFN712S International Finance

ECM312S Econometrics ECM712S Econometrics

EGD311S Economics of Growth and Development

DEC712S Development Economics

Please Note: Table 2 above, only highlights new/revised core courses in Economics 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. Old courses that do not have corresponding courses in the new curriculum will continue to be offered until the old programme is completely phased out. Applied Economic Policy Analysis and Managerial Economics are the two old courses which do not have equivalents in the new curriculum.

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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ECONOMICS 23BECO (Phasing out 2019) Admission requirements Applicants holding diploma qualifications of this or of any other recognised tertiary institution and who wish to enroll into the programme will be admitted on merit and on a case by case basis, depending on the assessment of the applicant’s suitability as well as availability of facilities and resources. Prospective students wishing to enroll for the programme but without all the required courses shall be asked to do those courses that they are missing as arrears. Prospective secondary school students must have passed Mathematics with a D or better symbol at the Ordinary level. Applicants who score a B or better in Mathematics will not be required to do and pass Introduction to Mathematics, ITM 111S, first. Transition Rules Although there are no perceived transition problems, it is possible that some students, who, for one reason or another, repeat courses, may find themselves adversely affected during the course of implementing this programme. Such students should consult the Head of Department who will advise them as best as he can in terms of transition rules. CURRICULUM First Year (Not available from 2013) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Principles of Economics 1A PEC111S None Mathematics for Social Sciences 1A MSS111S Introduction to Mathematics or a B or better symbol

in Mathematics at the Ordinary level Computer User Skills CUS411S None Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics or a B or better symbol in Mathematics at Ordinary level English for Academic Purposes EAP511S Language in Practice B And any ONE of the following: Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None Introduction to Business Management BMA121S None Semester 2 Principles of Economics 1B PEC112S None Mathematics for Social Sciences 1B MSS112S Mathematics for Social Science 1A Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Professional Writing PWR511S Communication Skills/English for Academic Purposes And any ONE of the following: Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 None Business Ethics & Leadership BEL112S None Second Year (Not available from 2014) Semester 3 Intermediate Microeconomics IME211S Principles of Economics 1A Mathematics for Economists MEC211S Mathematics for Social Sciences 1A & 1B Money and Banking MAB211S Principles of Economics1B Professional Communication PCO611S Communication Skills And any ONE of the following: Business Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A & 1B Business Operations BSO221S None

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Semester 4 Intermediate Macroeconomics IME212S Principles of Economics 1B Mathematical Economics MEC212S Mathematics for Social Sciences 1A & 1B Financial Intermediation & Institutional FII212S None Investment Economics of Agriculture & Rural EAR212S None Development And any ONE of the following: Business Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1A & 1B Business Finance BFS222S None Third Year (Not available from 2015) Semester 5 Applied Economic Policy Analysis AEP311S Intermediate Microeconomics & Macroeconomics Applied Mathematical Economics AME311S Mathematics for Economists & Mathematical Economics Statistics for Economists SEC311S Basic Business Statistics 1A &1B Managerial Economics MEN311S Intermediate Microeconomics And any ONE of the following: Purchasing & Supply Management PSM321S Business Operations Economics of Growth & Development EGD311S Intermediate Macroeconomics Semester 6 Public Finance & Taxation PFT312S Principles of Economics 1A & 1B International Trade ITT312S Principles of Economics 1A International Finance IFN312S Principles of Economics 1A Econometrics ECM312S Statistics for Economists And any ONE of the following: Business Logistics & Supply Chain BLM322S Business Operations Management Industrial Economics IEC312S Intermediate Microeconomics Fourth Year (Not available from 2016) Semester 7 Research Methodology RMA411S None Economics of Namibia &SACU Countries 4A ECN411S None And any THREE of the following: (These courses will be offered if and when resources permit and if there is a minimum required number of students enrolled for the course in question.) Project Planning & Management PPM411S None Transport Economics TEC411S None Mortgage Finance & Real MFI411S None Estate Investment History of Economic Thought HET411S None Corporate Finance CFN411S None Analytical Economic History AEH411S None Planning Techniques PLT411S None Labour Economics LEC411S None Semester 8 Research Project RPB412S Research Methodology & Econometrics Economics of Namibia & SACU Countries 4B ECN412S None

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The following courses in the OLD B. Tech Economics (23BECO) without equivalent courses in the new Bachelor of Economics (07BECO) will be offered on the Distance Education mode until the programme completely phases out at the end of 2019.

• Applied Economic Policy Analysis (AEP311S) • Applied Mathematical Economics (AME311S) • Corporate Finance (CFN411S) • Economics of Namibia and SACU Countries 4B (ECN412S) • Financial Intermediation and Institutional Investment (FII212S) • Industrial Economics (IEC312S) • Mathematics for Economics (MEC211S) • Mathematical Economics (MEC212S) • Managerial Economics (MEN311S) • Statistics for Economics (SEC311S)

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TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF TRANSPORT MANAGEMENT 07BTRM (Phased in 2011) Description The Bachelor of Transport Management is a three-year degree programme that is aimed at equipping qualifying students with applied competencies in:

• understanding and interpretation of transport safety and traffic management

• transport economics

• management and regulatory principles

The aim of this programme is to establish Transport Management qualifications at Bachelor degree level with exit points at Certificate and Diploma level for people in the Transport and Logistics industry that will enable them to perform their respective duties at various levels professionally. The students will be trained for a market dealing with all areas of Transport Management which includes Road Safety & Infrastructure Management, Transport Economics, Legal Framework and Transport Operations Management, as well as preparation for positions in the workplace.

The Bachelor of Transport Management degree is designed to be at NQF Level 7 with 400 credits, including credits allocated to the 1st year Certificate and 2nd year Diploma exit levels.

Admission Requirements In addition to the General Admission Requirements (Regulation G12.1) and Mature Age Entry Scheme (Regulation G12.2) as contained in the NUST Yearbook, students shall have a symbol D or better in English. They shall also write a special English test (not a placement test) which they should pass with at least 50% to be admitted into the programme. Admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme shall also consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Students who successfully completed the Transport Management bridging programme will also be eligible to enroll for this programme.

CURRICULUM

First Year (Certificate with a minimum of 131 credits) Semester 1 Course Title Course Code Prerequisite Self Development and Study Skills SDS010S None Language in Practice LIP411S None Introduction to Mathematics ITM111S None Computer User Skills CUS411S None Introduction to Road Traffic and Transport IRT511S None Legislation Principles of Transport Economics PTE511S None Basic Science BSC410S None Experiential Learning 1 (TRANSPORT) EXL511S None Semester 2 English in Practice EPR511S Language in Practice Business Ethics BBE612S None Information Competence ICT521S None Law of Evidence and Criminal Procedure LET520S None Transport Economics & Procedures TEP512S Principles of Transport Economics Principles of Road Safety & Infrastructure PRI512S None Management Experiential Learning 2 (TRANSPORT) EXL512S None Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S None Basic Science (if not yet taken) BSC410S None

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Second Year [Diploma with a minimum of 265 credits (including credits allocated to the Certificate]. Semester 3 English for Academic Purposes EAP511S Language in Practice B Principles of Logistics Management PLM611S None Road Traffic & Transport Legislation RTL611S None Intermodal Transport Economics ITE611S Transport Economics & Procedures And any ONE of the following: Road Safety & Infrastructure Management RIM611S Principles of Road Safety & Infrastructure

Management Transport Operations Management TOM611S Principles of Road Safety & Infrastructure

Management Semester 4 Professional Writing PWR611S Communication Skills/English for Academic Purposes Operational Logistics Management OLM612S Principles of Logistics Management Advanced Road Traffic & Transport Legislation ART612S Road Traffic & Transport Legislation Applied Intermodal Transport Economics ATE612S Intermodal Transport Economics And any ONE of the following: Practical Road Safety & Infrastructure PRI612S Road Safety & Infrastructure Management Management Practical Transport Operations Management PTO612S Transport Operations Management Year 3 Semester 5 Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics Project Planning & Management PPM411S None International and Regional Transport IRT711S Applied Intermodal Economics Transport Economics Work Integrated Learning 1 (TRANSPORT) WOL711S Completion and pass of all courses up to

Semester 4. And any ONE of the following: Road Safety & Infrastructure Management RIT711S Practical Road Safety & Techniques Infrastructure

Management Transport Operations Management TOT711S Practical Transport Techniques Operations Management Semester 6 Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A Business Logistics and Supply Chain BLM322S Business Operations Management Contemporary Issues CIS610S None Advanced Transport Economics ATE712S International and Regional Transport

Economics Work Integrated Learning 2 (TRANSPORT) WOL712S Completion and pass of all courses up to

Semester 4. And any ONE of the following: Applied Road Safety & Infrastructure ARM712S Road Safety & Infrastructure Management Management Techniques Applied Transport Operations Management ATO712S Transport Operations Management Techniques

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BACHELOR OF LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT 07BLSM (Phased in 2013) NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 388 NQF Qualification ID: Q0275 The Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management is worth 388 credits and registered at Level 7 on the NQF. Admission Requirements Applicants are expected to meet the general admission or mature age entry requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.1 & GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). Mode of Delivery The programme will be offered on the following modes:

Full-Time Part-Time Distance

CURRICULUM

First Year Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisites NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits Language in Practice LIP411S None 4 NCB Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Introduction to Business BMI511S None 5 10 Management Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 None 5 10 Introduction to Marketing and its IME511S None 5 10 Environment Semester 2 Business Ethics BBE612S None 6 10 Basic Science BSC410S None 4 8 Marketing Principles MPS512S None 5 10 Information Competence ICT521S None 5 10 English in Practice EPR511S Language in Practice, or 5 NCB Language in Practice A, or Module 2, or exemption for Grade B in English (NSSC Ordinary Level) Introduction to Supply Chain ISM511S None 5 10 Management Second Year Semester 3 English for Academic Purposes EAP511S English in Practice, or 5 14 Language in Practice B, or Module 3, or exemption Principles of Logistics Management PLM611S None 6 12 Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Basic Mathematics 6 12 Principles of Transport Economics PTE511S None 5 10 Business Operations BOP611S None 6 12 Management Information Systems MNS511S None 5 12

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Semester 4 Operational Logistics Management OLM612S Principles of Logistics 6 12 Management Professional Writing PWR611S English for Academic 6 14 Purposes, or Communication Skills, or Module 4 or Exemption Transport Economics & Procedures TEP512S Principles of Transport 5 10 Economics Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A 6 12 Business Finance BBF612S None 6 12 Enterprise Systems Applications ESA310S Management Information 6 12 Systems Data Analysis and Reporting DAR611S None 6 12 Third Year Semester 5 Supply Chain Management SCM711S Principles of Logistics 7 12 Management Project Management PRM422S None 7 12 Contemporary Issues CIS610S None 6 12 Innovation, Creativity and ICE712S None 7 12 Entrepreneurship Elements of Maritime Transport EMT711S None 6 12 Commercial Law 1A CML111S None 5 12 Semester 6 Commercial Law 1B CML112S Commercial Law 1A 5 12 Global Supply Chain Management GSM712S None 7 12 Work Integrated Learning (Logistics) WIG712S Project Management 7 36 Special Arrangements for Work Integrated Learning Work Integrated Learning (WIL) is incorporated in the 6th semester, following the project management course completed in the 5th semester. The work integrated learning requires students to undertake a work/industry related project to ensure that practical experience is gained by a student on completion of the programme. The work integrated learning experience and resultant project comprises of 36 credits (360 notional hours) of the total programme. Students with assistance from the academic supervisor will be required through-out the 5th semester to identify a placement in industry. The student will then sign an agreement provided by the academic supervisor with the organisation that has approved the placement, and assigned an industry supervisor to the student. The agreement will include the job description of the student, together with a project plan compiled by the student that will count towards the final mark of WIL.

Once the project plan has been approved by the academic supervisor, the work-integrated learning can commence. The work-integrated learning process through-out the 6th semester should be documented and a short report should be given to the academic supervisor on a 2 weekly basis, after approval by the industry supervisor. The time-period for the experiential learning will span over 16 weeks, to ensure the students fulfil their requirements of 360 hours. The student will be required to compile a final report on all activities and project during the WIL process, and produce it to the academic supervisor at the end of the semester that will count towards the final mark of WIL. A presentation will be required by student at the end of the semester that will count towards the final mark of WIL.

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The final mark of the student will be calculated according to the following: Project Plan: 10% 2 Week Reports: 10% Final Report: 70% (60% Academic supervisor, 40% Industry supervisor) Presentation: 10%

The role of the student is to undergo the training, as broadly specified by the academic department and offered by the company.

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COMMUNICATION BACHELOR OF ENGLISH 07BAEN (Revised Programme) (Phased in 2015) Description The Bachelor of English provides a methodical and logical introduction to the broad knowledge, principles, concepts, data, theories and problem-solving techniques in the language domain. The programme will enable students to acquire transferable language skills. On completion of the programme, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate understanding of the main theories, broad concepts and principles of English grammar and literature;

• Edit and/or translate texts such as books, magazines, newspapers, blogs, web pages and journals; • Apply theoretical knowledge and practical skills to act, direct and produce plays, drama, skits to convey

important national messages; • Assist with the development of language-related technologies; • Provide Speech Therapy assistance; • Achieve the generic graduate outcomes of problem-solving, critical thinking, responsible citizenship and good

communication. Criteria for Admission Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of English if they meet the Namibia University of Science and Technologies General Admission Requirements. (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition to General Admission Requirements of the University, students shall have D or better in English. Students will be required to write a special English test (not placement test) which they should pass with at least 50% to be admitted into the programme. Admission under Mature Age Scheme shall also consider recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Articulation Arrangments Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. Theses provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50% of the credits for a qualification. Students who complete the Bachelor of English successfully will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in English or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 8. CURRICULUM First Year (Phased in 2015) Semester 1 Course Title Course Prerequisites NQF NQF Code Level Credits Introduction to Linguistics ILG511S None 5 12 Introduction to Literature 1A ILT511S None 5 12 Language with Technology LAT511S None 5 12 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12 Semester 2 Introduction to Phonetics and IPP521S None 5 12 Phonology Introduction to Literature 1B ILT521S None 5 12 Namibia Literature NLT521S None 5 12 Introduction to Digital Literature IDL521S Computer User Skills 5 12 Basic Science BSC410S None 4 8 Information Competence ICT521S None 5 10

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Second Year (Phased in 2016) Semester 3 English Morphology EMP511S Introduction to 5 12 Linguistics and Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology Theory of Practice of World TPP611S None 6 12 Poetry 2A Literary Drama LTD611S None 6 12 English Syntax ESY611S None 6 12 Intercultural Communication ICM511S None 5 12 Semester 4 Study of Semantics SOS721S None 7 14 Theory and Practice of World TPP621S Theory and Practice 6 12 Poetry 2B of World Poetry 2A Literary Criticism LRC621S None 6 12 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism RTC621S None 6 12 Literary Prose LTP621S None 6 12 Third Year (Phasing in 2017) Semester 5 English Digital Project EDP711S Introduction to Digital 7 14 Humanities; Language and Technology Work Integrated Learning WIC711S All core courses up to 7 48 Semester 4 Semester 6 Southern African Literature SAL721S All courses up to 7 14 Semester 4 Second Language Acquisition SLA721S None 7 14 African Literature AFL721S All courses up to 7 14 Semester 4 Management Communication MGC721S None 7 14 Contemporary Issues CIS610S None 6 12 Transitional Arrangements The Bachelor of English (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) will be in 2014. Students who will be registered in 2014 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of 2014, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum) in 2015, and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in the below Table 1. The revised Bachelor of English (new curriculum) will take effect from 2015 and will be phased out completely by 2019. Courses will only be 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 correspondence 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 English (old curriculum) is 2019 after which students must automatically switch to the revised programme and fulfil all requirements based on the new curriculum.

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Table 1: Courses to be credited Year 1

Course Code Bachelor of English (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of English (equivalent new/revised courses)

ILS111S Introduction to Linguistics ILG511S Introduction to Linguistics

ILT111S Introduction to Literature ILT511S Introduction to Literature 1A

BMS411S Basic Mathematics BMA411S Basic Mathematics

CUS411S Computer User Skills CUS411S Computer User Skills

TSP112S The Study of Prose ILT521S Introduction to Literature 1B

IPP112S Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology

IPP521S Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology

NLE211S Namibian Literature in English NLT521S Namibia Literature

ICT521S Information Competence ICT521S Information Competence

Year 2

Course Code

Bachelor of English (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of English (equivalent new/revised courses)

EMP211S English Morphology EMP511S English Morphology

TPP211S Theory and Practice of Poetry TPP611S Theory and Practice of World Poetry 2A

ESY212S English Syntax ESY611S English Syntax

TPD212S Theory and Practice of Drama LTD611S Literacy Drama

ICC111S Intercultural Communication ICM511S Intercultural Communication

SMT312S Semantics SOS721S Study of Semantics

LCR212S Literary Criticism LRC621S Literary Criticism

TSP112S The Study of Prose LTP621S Literary Prose

RTC211S Rhetorical Theory and Criticism RTC621S Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

Year 3

Course Code

Bachelor of English (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of English (equivalent new/revised courses)

WLL311S Work Integrated Learning WIL711S Work Integrated Learning

PCL312S Psycholinguistics SAL721S Southern African Literature

ESL312S English as a Second Language SLA721S Second Language Acquisition

AFL312S African Literature AFL721S African Literature

MCO312S Management Communication MGC721S Management Communication

CIS610S Contemporary Issues CIS610S Contemporary Issues

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Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed). This is not a credit table.

Course Code

Bachelor of English (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of English (equivalent new/revised courses)

ILT111S Introduction to Literature ILT511S Introduction to Literature 1A

TSP112S The Study of Prose ILT521S Introduction to Literature 1B

TPP211S Theory and Practice of Poetry TPP611S Theory and Practice of Poetry 2A

NLE211S Namibian Literature in English NLT521S Namibian Literature

TDP212S Theory and Practice of Drama LRC621S Literary Drama

ESL312S English as a Second Language SAL721S Second Language Acquisition

SMT312S Semantics SOS721S Study of Semantics

Please Note: Table 2 above, only highlights new/revised courses in English that should be done if courses on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) are failed. The following courses on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) do not have correspondence courses on the new curriculum and will be offered until the old curriculum is completely phased out in 2019.

• PCL312S Psycholinguistics • ISO0100 Introduction to Sociology • IPS0100 Introduction to Political Science • IRO311S International Relations and Organisations • PSA212S Public Speaking and Argumentation

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BACHELOR OF ENGLISH 25BAEN (Phasing out in 2018) NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 391 NQF Qualification ID: Q0143 Description The Bachelor of English degree is a 3-year contextualised programme (Full-time/Part-time) that blends Language (English) and Literature in English. The degree programme lays special emphasis on work integrated learning or practice. Admission Requirements In addition to the General Admission Requirements (Regulation GI2.1) and Mature Age Entry Scheme (Regulation GI2.2) as contained in Part 1 of the University’s Yearbook, students shall have symbol D or better in English. They shall also write a special English test (not a placement test) which they should pass with at least 50% to be admitted into the programme. Admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme shall also consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Regulations The programme shall be governed by the following regulations: • The Bachelor of English degree shall begin in year 1 and shall consist of 24 courses from year 1 to year 3. • In order to complete the Bachelor of English degree, a student shall pass 23 taught courses plus Work Integrated

Learning (which shall extend over one semester). • The Bachelor of English degree shall consist of core courses in Linguistics/ English Language and Literature, and, in

addition to Work Integrated Learning, basic studies and electives in Mathematics, Information Technology, Communication, and the Social Sciences.

CURRICULUM

First Year (Not available from 2015) Semester 1 Course Title Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Code Level Credit Introduction to Linguistics ILS111S None 5 15 Introduction to Literature ILT111S None 5 15 Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Intercultural Communication ICC111S None 5 15 Semester 2 Introduction to Phonetics and IPP112S None 5 15 Phonology The Study of Prose TSP112S None 5 15 Introduction to Sociology ISO0100 None 5 12 Introduction to Political Science IPS0100 None 5 13 Second Year (Not available from 2016) Semester 3 English Morphology EMP211S None 6 15 Theory and Practice of Poetry TPP211S None 6 15 Namibian Literature in English NLE211S None 6 15 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism RTC211S None 6 15 Semester 4 English Syntax ESY212S None 6 15 Theory and Practice of Drama TPD212S None 6 15 Literary Criticism LCR212S None 6 15 Public Speaking and Argumentation PSA212S None 6 15 International Relations and Organisations IRO311S None 6 14

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Third Year (Not available from 2017) Semester 5 Work Integrated Learning WLL311S None 7 60 Semester 6 Psycholinguistics PCL312S None 7 15 Semantics SMT312S None 7 15 English as a Second Language ESL312S None 7 15 African Literature AFL312S None 7 15 Management Communication MCO312S None 7 15 Assessment (a) Full-time and Part-time students Continuous Assessment/Evaluation: 60% of the Final Mark Final Examination: 40% 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 the subject, a student needs a final mark of at least 50%. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 40% for the examination paper. (b) Distance Education Students Continuous Assessment/Evaluation: 40% of the Final Mark Final Examination: 60% 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 the subject, a student needs a final mark of at least 50%. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 40% for the examination paper.

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BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION 07BACO (Revised Programme) (Phased in 2015) Description The Bachelor of Communication is purposefully designed to produce professionals who are capable for communicating effectively in multicultural contexts. 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. Students will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are greatly needed in communication administration and management. The Bachelor of Communication has been revised to ensure its continued relevance, as well as full compliance with Curriculum Framework and National Qualifications Framework (NQF) requirements. The revised programme addresses the ongoing need for qualified communicators in both the public and private sectors, as confirmed by members of the Programme Advisory Committee during consultations. Criteria for Admission Candidates will be considered for admission to this programme, if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (G12.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition to General Admission Requirements (Regulation G12.1) and Mature Age Entry Scheme (Regulation G12.2) as contained in the Yearbook of the University, candidates should have a minimum D-symbol in Grade 12/NSSCO English. Candidates who meet the minimum admission requirements will be required to write a special Final Selection English test (not a placement test) which they should pass with at least 50% to be considered for admission into the programme. Admission under Mature Age Entry Scheme shall also consider recognition of prior learning (RPL). Mode of Delivery This programme is offered on the full-time, part-time and distance modes of study, in accordance with NUST rules and regulations.

CURRICULUM

First Year (Phased in 2015) Semester 1 Course Title Course Prerequisites NQF NQF Code Level Credits Introduction to Communication 1A ICO511S None 5 12 Intercultural Communication ICC511S None 5 12 Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None 5 12 Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Semester 2 Introduction to Communication 1B ICO521S Introduction to 5 12 Communication 1A Organisational Communication OCO521S Introduction to 5 12 Communication 1A Nonverbal Communication NVC521S None 5 12 Information Competence ICT521S None 5 12 Basic Science BSC410S None 4 8

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Second Year (Phasing in 2016) Semester 3 Rhetorical Theory and Criticism RTC611S None 6 13 Specialised Writing SPW611S Organisational 6 13 Communication Group Dynamics and GDC611S None 6 13 Communication Introduction to Sociology ISO511S None 6 12 Introduction to Public Management ITP511S None 5 12 Semester 4 Gender Communication GCO621S None 6 15 Web Communication WCO621S Information 6 13 Competence; and Specialised Writing Public Speaking and PRT721S Rhetorical Theory 7 14 Argumentation and Criticism Introduction to Political Science ITP521S None 5 12 Third Year (Phasing in 2017) Semester 5 Work Integrated Learning WIC711S All core courses up to 7 60 Semester 4 Semester 6 Contemporary Issues CIS610S None 6 12 Legal and Ethical Issues in LEC721S None 7 14 Communication Management Communication MCO721S None 7 14 Persuasion and Propaganda PAP721S Rhetoric Theory and 7 14 Criticism; and Public Speaking and Argumentation Mediation Communication MLM721S None 7 14 Transition Arrangements The Bachelor of Communication (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2017, 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 are registered in 2014 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of the year, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum), and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table 1 below. In addition, students who are registered in 2014 for the 1st year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who meet all requirements for progression to the 2nd year in 2015, will also be required to transition to the revised programme (new curriculum) but will need exemption form two of the institutional core courses, i.e. Information Competence (ICT521S), and Basic Science (BSC410S). All other courses will be credited in accordance with information in Table 1 below. However, students who will be registered for the 3rd year of the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) in 2015 will be allowed to complete the programme based on the requirements of the old curriculum, as they stand to lose credits. They would have until 2017 to do so. The revised Bachelor of Communication (new curriculum) will take effect from January 2015 with concurrent implementation of the 1st and 2nd year (2015), while implementation of the 3rd year is scheduled for 2016. Courses will only be offered based on the new and revised syllabi in 2015 (1st and 2nd year) and 2016 (3rd year). Students who are admitted

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into the examination, but fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will only be granted two opportunities to pass such courses in accordance with the NUST rules. The 3rd year students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat the failed courses based on syllabi of new and 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 Communication (old curriculum) is 2017, after which students must automatically switch to the new programme and fulfil all requirements based on the new curriculum. Table 1: 1st Year Courses to be credited

Course Code

Bachelor of English (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of English (equivalent new/revised courses)

ICO111S Introduction to Communication 1A ICO511S Introduction to Communication 1A

ICC111S Intercultural Communication ICC511S Intercultural Communication

BMS411S Basic Mathematics BMS411S Basic Mathematics

CUS411S Computer User Skills CUS411S Computer User Skills

PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics

ICO112S Introduction to Communication 1B ICO521S Introduction to Communication 1B

NVC112S Nonverbal Communication NVC521S Nonverbal Communication

OCO112S Organisational Communication OCO521S Organisational Communication

GDC212S Group Dynamics and Communication GDC611S Group Dynamics and Communication

GCO212S Gender Communication GCO621S Gender Communication

Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed). This is not a credit table.

Course Code

Bachelor of English (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of English (equivalent new/revised courses)

ICO111S Introduction to Communication 1A ICO511S Introduction to Communication 1A

ICC111S Intercultural Communication ICC511S Intercultural Communication

ICO112S Introduction to Communication 1B ICO521S Introduction to Communication 1B

NVC112S Nonverbal Communication NVC521S Nonverbal Communication

OCO112S Organisational Communication OCO521S Organisational Communication

GDC212S Group Dynamics and Communication GDC611S Group Dynamics and Communication

GCO212S Gender Communication GCO621S Gender Communication

RTC211S Rhetorical Theory and Criticism RTC611S Rhetorical Theory and Criticism

WCO211S Web Communication WCO621S Web Communication

SPW212S Specialised Writing SPW611S Specialised Writing

PSA212S Public Speaking and Argumentation PSA621S Public Speaking and Argumentation

WIL311S Work Integrated Learning WIL711S Work Integrated Learning

LEC312S Legal and Ethical Issues in Communication LEC721S Legal and Ethical Issues in Communication

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MCO312S Management Communication MCO721S Management Communication

PAP312S Persuasion and Propaganda PAP721S Persuasion and Propaganda

MCM312S Mediation Communication MCM721S Mediation Communication

RCD312S Rhetoric of Constitutional Discourse NB: RCD312S – Course was an elective that has never run and has now been removed in the revised syllabus.

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BACHELOR OF COMMUNICATION (Phasing out 2018) 25BACO NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 395 NQF Qualification ID: Q0145 Description The Bachelor of Communication is a three-year degree programme (offered on a Full-time, Part-time and Distance Education mode) that is aimed at equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in communication management and administration. Holders of this degree will have communication skills that will enable them to effectively design, manage and evaluate communication processes that involve individuals, groups, organisations and the public. The degree programme’s Work Integrated Learning component will provide students with the necessary experiential learning at the workplace. Admission Requirements In addition to the General Admission Requirements (Regulation GI2.1) and Mature Age Entry Scheme (Regulation GI2.2) as contained in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook, students should have a D symbol or better in English. They shall also write a special English test (not a placement test) which they should pass with at least 50 % to be admitted into the programme. Admission under the Mature Age Entry Scheme shall also consider Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Regulations The programme shall be governed by the following regulations: The Bachelor of Communication shall be awarded to candidates who have obtained the relevant total NQF credits (depending on elective choices) as per the curriculum requirements. The Bachelor of Communication degree shall begin in year 1 and shall consist of a total of 24 courses from year 1 to year 3.This means that in order to complete the Bachelor of Communication degree, a student has to pass the 23 taught courses (which include electives) plus the1 Work Integrated Learning component (which shall extend over one semester). The Bachelor of Communication Degree shall consist of core courses in Communication, and, in addition to Work Integrated Learning (Internship), other courses which include Basic Mathematics, Information and Communication Technology, and electives from the Social Sciences. In order to complete the Bachelor of Communication degree, a student is also encouraged to study another language other than English and to produce certified proof of a pass in said language (at whatever level). This shall be a non-credit bearing course and original certification must be presented to the course co-ordinator at the start or the end of the programme. Attendance Attendance at lectures shall be compulsory. Each week, full-time and part-time students shall be required to attend lectures and laboratory hours as stipulated in the course outline of each course. As proof of attendance, students shall be required to sign an attendance list. Assessment

• All courses, except the Work Integrated Learning component which comprises a semester’s portfolio and is

moderated, will be examined at the end of the semester in which they are taught.

• Written Examination papers will count for 40% and Continuous Assessment (CASS) 60% in each course.

• Continuous Assessment (CASS) for each course may include a relevant small-scale project.

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CURRICULUM Note: The sequences of these courses may differ for the different-co-horts. First Year (Not available from 2015) Semester 1 (5 courses) Course Title Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Code Level Credit Introduction to Communication 1A ICO111S None 5 15 Intercultural Communication ICC111S None 5 15 Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 5 15 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None 5 15 Semester 2 (5 courses) Introduction to Communication 1B ICO112S None 5 15 Non Verbal Communication NVC112S None 5 15 Organisational Communication OCO112S None 5 15 Group Dynamics and GDC212S None 6 15 Communication Gender Communication GCO212S None 6 15 Second Year (Not available from 2016) Semester 3 (4 courses) Rhetorical Theory and RTC211S None 6 15 Criticism Web Communication WCO211S None 6 15 Introduction to Marketing and IME511S None 5 15 Its Environment Plus ONE of the following Electives: Introduction to Public IPM111S None 6 12 Management Introduction to Sociology ISO0100 None 6 12 Semester 4 (4 courses) Specialised Writing SPW212S None 6 15 Public Speaking and Argumentation PSA212S None 6 15 Public Relations: Theory and Practice PRT310S None 6 15 Introduction to Political Science IPS0100 None 6 13 Third Year (Not available from 2017) Semester 5 (1 course/component) Work Integrated Learning WIL311S None 7 60 Semester 6 (4 courses) Legal and Ethical Issues in LEC312S None 7 15 Communication Management Communication MCO312S None 7 15 Persuasion and Propaganda PAP312S None 7 15 Plus TWO of the following Electives: Mediation Communication MCM312S None 7 15 International Relations and IRO311S None 7 15 Organisations

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EXIT LEVEL SERVICE COURSES The service courses offered by the Department of Communication are exit level courses, subject to the requirements of the respective programmes across the institution. 1. Exit level service courses offered in this department are:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S) or Communication Skills (CSK0420) • Professional Writing (PWR611S) • Professional Communication (PCO611S)

2. On condition there is a sufficient number of registered students in a course, a course shall be offered every

semester. A limited number of students shall be registered every semester for each class, subject to the availability

of staff.

3. The English exit level service courses Professional Communication (PCO611S) and Professional Writing (PFW611S)

require a pass in English for Academic Purposes (EAP 511S) and/or relevant exemption.

4. Students who have English qualifications from other institutions and those with qualifications from institutions

where English was the language of instruction are required to consult the department before registering for an

English service course in this department. (See, for example, number 9 under Exemptions below.)

5. English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S) is compulsory, subject to the provisions for placement testing and exemption.

6. Students who have previously completed the English Communication Skills course at the Namibia University of Science and Technology must register for English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S) in the department.

7. Professional Writing (PFW611S) and Professional Communication (PCO611S) are compulsory, subject to the

requirements of the respective degree programmes across the institution.

8. Professional Writing (PFW611S) and Professional Communication (PCO611S) may be taken in any order or

simultaneously depending on the student’s load and major programme or orientation.

Exemptions 1. Students with a Grade 1, 2, 3 or 4 pass in First Language English at HIGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Higher level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP (the institutional core course), English in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S) and Communication Skills (CSK0420)/English for Academic Purposes (EAP611S).

2. Students with a Grade A or B pass in First Language English at HIGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Ordinary level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course), and Language in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S).

3. Students with a Grade 1, 2, or 3 pass in English as a Second Language at HIGCSE (Higher International General

Certificate of Secondary Education) or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course) and Language in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S).

4. Students with a Grade 4 pass in English as a Second Language at HIGCSE (Higher International General Certificate of

Secondary Education) or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course).

5. Students with a Grade B pass in English as a Second Language at IGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Ordinary level or an equivalent school- leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course).

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6. Students with a Grade A pass in English as a Second Language at IGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Ordinary level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course) and Language in Practice B (LPB)/English in Practice (EPR511S).

7. Students who have completed the NAMCOL English Communication Course (Modules 1 to 4) shall be exempted from

LIP411S (the institutional core course). 8. Students who have completed English Communication courses or their equivalents eight or more years previously

shall not be exempted from any English service course, without prior consultation with the department. 9. Students who have completed the English Transport Foundation course are exempted from LIP411S (the

institutional core course) and Language in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S). 10. Students who have passed the English and Communication Skills (ACB2151) course offered by the University of

Namibia at the Neudamm Campus shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course). 11. Students who have passed the UCG, ULEG, ULGE2410, ULCE3419 or the one-year English Access (Foundation) courses

at the University of Namibia shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course). 12. Students who have completed the English Communication and Study Skills 1, 2 and 3 courses (over three semesters)

or the UCA or ULEA3519/English for Academic Purposes courses offered at the UNAM Language Centre can register for Professional Writing (PWR611S) or Professional Communication (PCO611S) at NUST.

Progression Rule Generally, a student has to pass a lower service course before he can register for a higher one. In addition, students are requested to familiarise themselves with the particular requirements of the programme they register for, as the progression rule may vary. Retention of Semester Mark Retention of semester mark shall be allowed in accordance with Rule AC4.3.6 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook. Assessment Distance Education Students: Continuous Assessment/Evaluation: 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 the subject, a student needs a final mark of at least 50%. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 40% for the examination paper.

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HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT 27BHMN (Phasing out from 2012) Description The Bachelor of Hospitality Management is aimed at equipping students with necessary advanced knowledge, expertise and strategic skills necessary for upper-level managerial jobs, such as hotel general managers and divisional managers,. The students may also opt to develop and run their own hospitality businesses. Admission The programme is aimed at individuals who have completed a National Diploma in Hospitality Management. CURRICULUM Fourth Year Semester 7 Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Research Methodology RME410S None Hospitality Operations Management HOM410S Rooms Division Management/Food & Beverage Management Strategic Management in Hospitality & SMH410S None Tourism Managing Human Resources in Hospitality MHR410S Human Resource Management 1 (Hospitality & Tourism) and Tourism Organisations Semester 8 Financial Management in Hospitality & FMH420S Financial Control I Tourism Developing and Managing Small Hospitality DMH420S Rooms Division Management & Property Food and Beverage Management & Strategic Management in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism Strategic Marketing in Hospitality & Tourism SHT420S Marketing 1 (Hotel and Tourism) Hospitality Research Project HRP420S Research Methodology NOTES: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for all of the above courses. The last cohort of students, to be registered for the 4th year in 2016, will have until 2018 to complete this out-phasing programme.

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BACHELOR OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT 27BTTM (Phasing out from 2013) The Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management is aimed at providing students with a holistic understanding of the elements of travel and tourism within the social, economic and cultural fabric of society, appreciation of the relationships among the various elements of the industry, as well as the ability to apply appropriate evaluative and management strategies to situations involving travel and tourism. Admission The programme is aimed at individuals who have completed the National Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management.

CURRICULUM

Fourth Year (Phasing out 2019) (Last intake 2017) Semester 7 Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Research Methodology RME410S None Strategic Management in Hospitality & Tourism SMH410S None Tourism Policy & Planning TPP410S None Managing Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism Organisations MHR410S Human Resource Man 1 (Hospitality and Tourism) Semester 8 Ecotourism Planning & Management EPM420S None Financial Management in Hospitality & Tourism FMH420S Financial Control 1 Strategic Marketing in Hospitality and Tourism SHT420S Marketing 1 (Hotel & Tourism) Tourism Research Project TRP420S Research Methodology NOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for all of the above courses. The last cohort of student to be registered for the 4th year in 2017 will have until 2019 to complete the phasing out programme.

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DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND LANGUAGES Code 62 Qualifications offered Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 04CVET Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 05HCVT Diploma in Vocational Education and Training Management 06DVET The Department of Education and Languages has two (2) sections, i.e. Languages and Education. INSTITUTIONAL CORE COURSES

• Language in Practice (LIP411S); • Computer User Skills (CUS411S); • Information Competence (ICT512S).

COMPUTER USER SKILLS AND INFORMATION COMPETENCE General Provided there is adequate registration of students in a course, both courses shall be offered every semester. Mode of Studies Full-time / Part-time / Distance Attendance 80% attendance at lectures shall be compulsory. Each week, full-time and part-time students shall be required to attend classes as stipulated in the course outline of each course. As proof of attendance, students shall be required to sign an attendance list. Exemption Students who have successfully completed a computer literacy or equivalent course at an institution recognised by Namibia University of Science and Technology shall be exempted from CUS411S. Assessment (a) Full-time, Part-time and Distance students Continuous Assessment for both courses. A minimum of 6 assessment tasks must be completed for each course. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 50% for each assessment task set. In the Languages Section, the following is offered: ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SERVICE COURSES

• Language in Practice (LIP411S);

• English in Practice (EPR511S);

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S);

• Professional Writing (PWR611S);

• Professional Communication (PCO611S).

General 1. Provided there is adequate registration of students in a course, all courses shall be offered every semester. 2. Except for Language in Practice (LIP - Institutional Core Course), all English service courses shall have prerequisites

and/or relevant exemptions. 3. Students who have English qualifications from other institutions and those with qualifications from institutions

where English was the language of instruction may be required to write a special test before registering for an English course.

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Exemptions – English Service Courses 1. Students with a Grade 1, 2, 3 or 4 pass in First Language English at HIGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Higher level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP (the institutional core course), English in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S) and Communication Skills (CSK0420)/English for Academic Purposes (EAP611S).

2. Students with a Grade A or B pass in First Language English at HIGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Ordinary level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course), and Language in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S).

3. Students with a Grade 1,2, or 3 pass in English as a Second Language at HIGCSE (Higher International General

Certificate of Secondary Education) or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course) and Language in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S).

4. Students with a Grade 4 pass in English as a Second Language at HIGCSE (Higher International General Certificate of

Secondary Education) or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) Higher level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course).

5. Students with a Grade B pass in English as a Second Language at IGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Ordinary level or an equivalent school- leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course).

6. Students with a Grade A pass in English as a Second Language at IGCSE or Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate

(NSSC) Ordinary level or an equivalent school-leaving certificate examination shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course) and Language in Practice B (LPB)/English in Practice (EPR511S).

7. Students who have completed the NAMCOL English Communication Course (Modules 1 to 4) shall be exempted from

LIP411S (the institutional core course). 8. Students who have completed English Communication courses or their equivalents eight or more years previously

shall not be exempted from any English service course, without prior consultation with the department. 9. Students who have completed the English Transport Foundation course are exempted from LIP411S (the

institutional core course) and Language in Practice B (LPB0320)/English in Practice (EPR511S). 10. Students who have passed the English and Communication Skills (ACB2151) course offered by the University of

Namibia at the Neudamm Campus shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course). 11. Students who have passed the UCG, ULEG, ULGE2410, ULCE3419 or the one-year English Access (Foundation) courses

at the University of Namibia shall be exempted from LIP411S (the institutional core course). 12. Students who have completed the English Communication and Study Skills 1, 2 and 3 courses (over three semesters) or

the UCA or ULEA3519/English for Academic Purposes courses offered at the UNAM Language Centre can register for Professional Writing (PWR611S) or Professional Communication (PCO611S) at NUST.

Exit Level English Communication Service Courses The English Communication/Service service courses offered by the Department of Education and Languages are exit level courses, subject to the requirements of the respective programmes across the institution. 1. Exit level service courses offered in this department are:

• English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S) • Professional Writing (PWR611S) • Professional Communication (PCO611S)

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2. On condition there is a sufficient number of registered students in a course, a course shall be offered every semester. A limited number of students shall be registered every semester for each class, subject to the availability of staff.

3. The English Communication exit level service courses Professional Communication (PCO611S) and Professional

Writing (PWR611S) require a pass in English for Academic Purposes (EAP 511S) and/or relevant exemption. 4. Students who have English qualifications from other institutions and those with qualifications from institutions

where English was the language of instruction are required to consult the department before registering for an English service course in this department. (See, for example, number 9 under Exemptions.)

5. English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S) is compulsory, subject to the provisions for placement testing and

exemption. 6. Students who have previously completed the English Communication Skills course at PoN / NUST must register for

English for Academic Purposes (EAP511S) in the department. 7. Professional Writing (PWR611S) and Professional Communication (PCO611S) are compulsory, subject to the

requirements of the respective degree programmes across the institution. 8. Professional Writing (PWR611S) and Professional Communication (PCO611S) may be taken in any order or

simultaneously depending on the student’s load and major programme or orientation. Progression Rule A student shall not be allowed to register for a higher English service course unless s/he has taken and passed a lower course or has been exempted from it. In addition, students are requested to familiarise themselves with the particular requirements of the programme they register for as the progression rule may vary. Attendance 80% attendance at lectures shall be compulsory. Each week, full-time and part-time students shall be required to attend lectures and laboratory hours as stipulated in the course outline of each course. As proof of attendance, students shall be required to sign an attendance list. Assessment (a) Full-time and Part-time Students Continuous Assessment/Evaluation: 60% of the Final Mark Final Examination: 40% 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 the subject, a student needs a final mark of at least 50%. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 40% for the examination paper. (b) Distance Education Students Continuous Assessment/Evaluation: 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 the subject, a student needs a final mark of at least 50%. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 40% for the examination paper.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGES (credit-bearing) Basic French 1A (BAF111S) and 1B (BAF112S) Basic German 1A (GER110S) and 1B (GER120S) Basic Portuguese 1A (BAP111S) and 1B (BAP112S) Basic Spanish 1A (BAS111S) and 1B (BAS1112S) The Department of Education and Languages shall offer basic foreign language courses in French, German, Portuguese and Spanish as required by various degree programmes. The foreign language courses shall consist of two modules, 1A and 1 B, offered during the 1st and 2nd semester of each academic year. Each course shall consist of 100 hours per semester. Contact hours for these courses shall be conducted in two two-hour sessions per week. At the end of each course, students shall sit for a written examination. The language proficiency of the foreign languages modules 1A and 1B shall correspond to A1 and A2 levels respectively as defined in the “Common European Framework Reference of Languages”. NATIONAL AND FOREIGN LANGUAGES (NON-FORMAL) In addition to the English Communication/Service courses offered for formal qualifications, non-formal language proficiency courses in, for example, English, Afrikaans, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese and Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga and Oshiherero shall be offered on a regular basis. Other languages shall be accommodated subject to certain limitations. Tailor-made courses in Language and Communication in any of the languages taught by the school may be negotiated for closed groups. The languages shall be offered at different levels, depending on the students’ knowledge and/or proficiency in the language. The duration of each level shall be 75 hours. Classes are normally presented after hours in two two-hour sessions per week, provided there are at least ten registered students per course. At the end of each 75-hour course (4 months), students sit for oral and written examinations. Certificates are issued to students who: a. attend regularly, and b. achieve a minimum mark of 50%. Registration fees are included in the course fees. For details, contact the NFL Co-ordinator, Ms J. Hunter, or the FNL Administrator, Ms Monica Mundjindi, National and Foreign Languages, Department of Education and Languages.

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In the Education Section, the following is offered: TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION The Certificates VET Trainer and Diploma: Vocational Education and Training Management are qualifications based on unit standards. These qualifications provide opportunities to individuals with industrial experience who want to make a career change or develop a career in Vocational Education and Training. In-service individuals in Vocational Education and Training can also advance their training and management competencies in a professional career orientated manner. Admission requirements Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 25 points in five (5) subjects including an E-symbol in English on NSSC (O) level. In addition, applicants must:

• be qualified in a designated trade, • have at least three years relevant and valid industrial experience after the completion of their training period

at vocational training centres, • have completed the prerequisites for admission to this programme.

Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer Students must have:

• a qualification aligned with the Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer (Level 4) or equivalent from another qualification framework in a relevant occupation or technical domain; and

• a minimum of 3 years work/industrial experience in the relevant occupational domain.

Diploma in Vocational Education and Training Management It is a requirement that students who are admitted to this programme must have completed the Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer (Level 5), or equivalent qualifications with the necessary knowledge and skills, and should have gained at least one year practical experience in the facilitation of vocational education and training. Mode of Studies Full-time. Programmes can also be presented on a part-time and distance mode for in-service VET Trainers and managers. TAKE NOTE: Students who want to follow the programme on distance mode must be in a training environment. Presentation of programmes on part-time and distance Modes depends on student numbers. Progression Rule A student shall not be allowed to register for second semester course which require a pre-requisite as indicated in the curriculum of a particular qualification. Students are requested to familiarise themselves with the particular requirements of the programme. Attendance 80% attendance at lectures shall be compulsory. Each week, full-time and part-time students shall be required to attend lectures and laboratory hours as stipulated in the course outline of each course. As proof of attendance, students shall be required to sign an attendance list. Assessment (a) Full-time, Part-time and distance students Continuous Assessment for all subjects, exception core courses. A minimum of 6 assessments must be completed for each course. A student needs to obtain a minimum of 50% for each assessment task set.

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CERTIFICATE IN TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING 04CVET Programme Aims/Purpose The purpose of this programme is to equip in-service and pre-service vocational instructors with instructional competencies that will enable them to develop their instructional skills in a more conducive and focused manner. The programme recognises the major attributes that a vocational instructor must possess and which will enable him/her to transfer knowledge and skills to vocational trainees in a trainee centered manner. On completion of the programme, the student should be able to actively participate in instructional activities and assessment of performance standards within a formal training environment such as vocational training centers. The content of the unit standard-based qualification was developed by the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) in cooperation with various stake holders. DTVET has developed a comprehensive programme with the aim to ensure that a broader base is created that would enable students to achieve the outcomes in an integrated manner. This programme forms the foundation for the Higher Certificate (Level 5) and the Diploma in VET (Level 6). The resultant qualification is also of value for industrial trainers and private skills training providers. Programme Rationale The training programme for the Certificate VET is based on the outcomes of unit standards already registered on the NQF for this award. The content of the unit standards was not changed during the development process. To increase the academic value of the training programme/qualification, related/supporting unit standards were packaged under specific sub-fields of specialisation. Additional competencies which are regarded as essential are included in the training programme. This enrichment is in line with NUST policies and will enhance the overall competency profile of students and increase their ability to teach and instruct as well as their employability after graduation. Exit Programme Outcomes (Qualification Outcomes) The CVET: Trainer (Level 4) is awarded to people who have demonstrated the skills and knowledge to facilitate competency-based training to individuals as well as groups, work effectively within the legislative and regulatory imperatives applicable to education and training in Namibia, and comply with the requirements of competency-based assessment. The main focus of the qualification is to ensure that all trainers within the vocational education and training system:

• Are adequately equipped to undertake their essential and demanding teaching, training and assessment tasks

within the context of the NQF;

• Enhance their professional competence and performance which is deservedly held in high regard nationally

and internationally; and to

• Create a community of competent trainers dedicated to providing education and training of high quality with a

high level of performance as well as ethical and professional standards of conduct (NTA: 2010).

On completing the programme students should be able to:

• Transfer knowledge, skills and values to vocational trainees on an equitable basis;

• Demonstrate during instructional activities a deep understanding and appreciation of the different ways in

which people learn and understand;

• Handle trainees within the training environment with respect and tolerance;

• Ensure that the training environment is safe and conducive for the learning process;

• Motivate trainees via formative and diagnostic assessment methods under his/her care to reach their full

potential;

• Act in a professional manner and promote the teaching and training profession on a continuous basis.

Criteria for Admission Potential students must firstly meet the General Admission Requirements of the NUST (GI2.1). Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the University (GI2.2 in the NUST Yearbook) may also be considered for admission to this programme. Potential candidates must be qualified in a designated trade, with at least three years relevant industrial experience. Pre-requisites for admission to this qualification must first be obtained before registration for the qualification can take place.

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Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. This qualification provides opportunities for students to progress to the next level, Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer (Level 5). Mode of Delivery This programme will be delivered on the full-time, part-time and distance (block release system) modes in accordance with NUST rules and regulations. Requirements for Qualification Award This qualification will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 137 credits, and who have met the detailed requirements as set out below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook. Students are required to complete fifteen (15) compulsory courses. Nine (9) courses are based on approved/registered unit standards while four (4) institutional core courses (also subsuming some of the required unit standards) are included. Two (2) courses are based on departmental requirements to enrich the programme. Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 04CVET (Phased in 2013)

CURRICULUM NQF Level: 4 NQF Credits: 137 NQF Qualification ID: Q0282 First Year Semester 1 Course Title Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Code Level Credits Basic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12 Competency-Based Assessment A CBA410S None 4 15 Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10 Education Theory and Practice A ETP410S None 4 12 Instructional and Learning ILS410S None 4 8 Strategies A Language in Practice LIP411S None 4 NCB Professional Development and PDP410S None 4 7 Practice A Semester 2 Basic Science BSC410S None 4 8 Competency-Based Assessment B CBA420S Competency-Based 4 10 Assessment A Education Theory and Practice B ETB420S Education Theory & Practice A 4 10 ICT Application Skills IAS420S None 4 10 Instructional and Learning ILS420S Instructional Learning 5 16 Strategies B Strategies A Introduction to VET IVT420S None 4 8 Occupational Health and Safety OSH420S None 4 3 Professional Development and PDP420S Professional Development 5 8 Practice B and Practice A

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Higher Certificate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 05HCVT (Phased in 2014) NQF Level: 5 NQF Credits: 142 NQF Qualification ID: Q0283 First Year Semester 1 Assessment in VET A ASS510S None 4 15 Education Theory and Practice A ETP510S None 5 16 Information Competence ICT521S None 5 10 ICT for Educators A ITE510S None 4 17 Training in VET TVT510S None 5 17 Semester 2 Assessment in VET B ASS520S Assessment in VET A 4 15 Education Theory and Practice B ETP520S Education Theory and 5 16 Practice A ICT for Educators B ITE520S ICT for Educators A 5 16 Language and Communication Strategies LCS520S None 5 10 Research Principles in VET RPV520S None 5 10

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Diploma in Vocational Education and Training Management 06DVET (Phasing in 2017) NQF Level: 6 NQF Credits: 230 NQF Qualification ID: Q0284 First Year (Phasing in 2016) Semester 1 Human Resources Management in VET HRV610S None 5 10 Moderation of Competency-based Assessment A MCA610S None 6 10 Quality Assurance Management A QAM610S None 6 10 Strategic Management in VET A SMV610S None 6 15 Training Needs Analysis TNA610S None 5 10 Plus one of the following elective courses: Distance Learning in VET DLV610S None 6 12 Marketing for VET A MVT610S None 5 10 Semester 2 Conflict Management in a VET Environment CMV620S None 5 8 Design and Deliver Training Packages DDT620S None 6 15 Moderation of Competency-based Assessment B MCA620S None 6 10 Quality Assurance Management B QAM620S None 6 10 Strategic Management in VET B SMV620S None 6 10 Plus one of the following corresponding elective courses (based on selection in semester 1): E-learning in VET ELV620S None 6 10 Marketing for VET B MVT620S None 5 10 Second Year (Phasing in 2018) Semester 3 Management of Budgets in VET MBV630S None 5 15 Research in VET A RMV630S None 6 10 Strategic Management in VET C SMV630S None 6 10 Training Management Skills A TMS630S None 6 15 Plus the following Elective course (ONLY if the requirement for elective courses {minimum 20 credits} has not been fulfilled in semesters 1 and 2): Project Management within the VET Environment PMV630S None 6 15 Semester 4 Asset Management AMT640S None 5 15 Contemporary Issues CIS610S None 6 12 Training Management Skills B TMS640S None 6 15 Research in VET B RMV640S None 6 10 Plus the following Elective courses (ONLY if the requirement for elective courses {minimum 20 credits} has not been fulfilled in the previous semesters) Managing Contracts in VET MCV640S None 6 12 Monitor Staff Performance in a VET Environment MSV640S None 6 8

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES DISTANCE EDUCATION: QUALIFICATIONS The following postgraduate qualifications are offered on the distance education mode of study: Bachelor of English Honours Bachelor of Marketing Honours Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours COMMUNICATION BACHELOR OF ENGLISH HONOURS 08BENH (Revised Programme) (Phased in 2015) Description The Bachelor of English Honours is a postgraduate specialisation degree that aims at consolidating and deepening the knowledge and skills of students in the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing their capacity to conduct supervised research of an applied and literary nature. The programme is purposely designed to expose students to advanced concepts and theories, while it facilitates practice-oriented mastery of and insight into the use of English language skills in various contexts and situations as a hall mark for competent and effective communication. The programme will, furthermore, enable students to demonstrate mastery of the language in order to enhance substantial immersion in literary texts. Criteria for Admission Applicants may be considered for admission to this programme if they have a Bachelor’s degree in English from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 7 from a recognised institution, worth at least 360 credits. Mode of Delivery The programme will be offered on part-time and distance education modes of study in accordance with the University’s rules and regulations.

CURRICULUM First Year Semester 1 Course Title Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Code Level Credits Research Methods REM811S None 8 15 Theoretical Linguistics TRL811S None 8 15 Literary Theory LIT811S None 8 15 African Oral Literature AOL811S None 8 15 Semester 2 Mini-Thesis MIT821S Research Methods 8 30 Language Policy and Planning LPP821S None 8 15 Plus one of the following elective courses: Children’s Literature CHL821S None 8 15 Contrastive Linguistics CTL821S None 8 15 Transition Arrangements The Bachelor of English Honours (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2017 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of students for the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) was in January 2014.

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Students who are registered on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum) will be allowed to transition to the revised programme (new curriculum), but stand to lose credits. Furthermore, students who are registered on the out-phasing programme (old curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of 014, will be required to change their registration to the revised programme (new curriculum) and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with information in Table 1 1 below. The revised Bachelor of English Honours (new curriculum) will take effect from January 2015. Courses will only be offered based on the new/revised syllabi in 2015. Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses based on 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 English Honours (old curriculum) is 2017 after which students must automatically switch to the revised programme and fulfill all requirements based on the new curriculum. Table 1: Courses to be Credited

Course Code

Bachelor of English Honours (Old Courses)

Course Code Bachelor of English Honours (new/revised courses)

RMT411S Research Methods REM811S Research Methods

LPP411S Language Policy and Planning LPP821S Language Policy and Planning

LIT411S Literary Theory LIT811S Literary Theory

DIS412S Dissertation MIT821S Mini-thesis

CHI412S Children’s Literature CHL821S Children’s Literature

OLN411S Oral Literature in Namibia AOL811S African Oral Literature

Table 2: Corresponding courses to be done, if courses on the old curriculum are failed (Please note this is not a credit table)

Course Code

Bachelor of English Honours (Old Courses)

Course Code Bachelor of English Honours (new/revised courses)

PRM411S Pragmatics TRL811S Theoretical Linguistics

SYL412S Stylistics CTL821S Contrastive Linguistics

Please Note: The following courses in the old curriculum that do not have corresponding courses in the new curriculum will be taught until the old curriculum is phased out completely in 2017:

• Sociolinguistics (SLL412S) • A Period in Literature (PLI412S)

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BACHELOR OF ENGLISH HONOURS 25BHEN (Not available in 2015) NQF Level: 8 NQF Credits: 150 NQF Qualification ID: Q0144 Description The Bachelor of English Honours degree is a 1-year postgraduate programme (Full-time/Part-time) that blends Language (English) and Literature in English. The degree programme lays special emphasis on research. Admission Requirements Admission to the Bachelor of English Honours degree programme in English shall be granted to holders of Bachelor degrees in English, BA General Degrees in English, or equivalent qualifications provided that the average mark obtained in the programme shall be 60%. Regulations The programme shall be governed by the following regulations:

a. The Bachelor of English Honours shall consist of 10 courses. b. The Bachelor of English Honours shall consist of courses in Linguistics/ English Language and Literature. c. In order to complete the Bachelor of English Honours a student shall pass 8 taught courses plus a mini thesis

(which shall count for two courses) on a topic approved by a supervisor or supervisors. d. The student shall do a mini thesis in either Linguistics/English Language or Literature or a combination of

English Language and Literature. e. The mini thesis shall be between 12 000 and 15 000 words in length and shall be submitted by the end of the

second semester.

CURRICULUM (Not available in 2015)

Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits Research Methods RMT411S None 8 15 Pragmatics PRM411S None 8 15 Language Policy and Planning LPP411S None 8 15 Literary Theory LIT411S None 8 15 Oral Literature in Namibia OLN411S None 8 15 Semester 2 Dissertation DIS412S Research Methods 8 30 Sociolinguistics SLL412S None 8 15 Stylistics SYL412S None 8 15 And any ONE of the following elective courses: A Period in Literature PLI412S None 8 15 Children’s Literature CHI412S None 8 15 The following courses in the old Bachelor of English Honours (25BHEN) without equivalent courses will be offered on the Distance Education Mode until the programme completely phases out at the end of 2017.

• A Period in Literature (PLI412S) • Sociolinguistics (SLL412S)

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MARKETING BACHELOR OF MARKETING HONOURS 08HMAR (Phased in 2014) NQF Level: 8 NQF Credits: 120 NQF Qualification ID: Q0267 Admission Requirements In order to be admitted to this programme, applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 of at least 360 credits, with a minimum aggregate of 60% in major (marketing) subjects at exit level. Applicants who have completed the current National Diploma in Marketing (phased-in in 2009) can gain admission into the Bachelor of Marketing Honours provided they have an overall average of at least 65% in their third year courses. In addition, applicants should have passed Product Pricing Management or an equivalent course. Applicants may be allowed to register for this course concurrently with Honours degree courses if resources permit. This particular group of applicants will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for purposes of admission. Applicants with a National Diploma in Marketing awarded by the Namibia University of Science and Technology as part of its 2006/07 curriculum will be considered for admission to this programme provided they have an overall average of at least 65% in their third year courses. In addition, applicants should have passed Product Pricing Management, Marketing Research and Market Intelligence as well as Electronic & Web-Based Marketing. This particular group of students will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for purposes of admission. Applicants who are admitted to the programme may be required to make up for any deficiencies, as deemed necessary by the Head of Department. Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification. Graduates of this programme will be able to pursue further studies at NQF level 9 in Marketing, or a related cognate area of learning.

CURRICULUM Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits International Marketing Management IMT811S None 8 15 Strategic Marketing Management: SMG811S None 8 15 Analysis, Planning & Decision Making Product Innovation & Project PIM811S None 8 15 Management Research Methodology RME811S None 8 15 Semester 2 Value and Supply Chain Management VSM812S None 8 15 Mini Thesis MTS812S Research Methodology 8 30 Plus ONE of the following Elective courses: Specialised & Cause Related Marketing SCM812S None 8 15 Customer Care & Relationship CRM812S None 8 15 Marketing Intercultural Communications and ICM812S None 8 15 Negotiation Management

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT HONOURS 08HRMH (Revised programme. Phasing in 2016.) Description This programme is designed to provide students with a deepened, comprehensive and systematic understanding of the human resources management skills needed to make complex decisions in the workplace. The Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours is aimed at propelling students into the realm of being human resources practitioners and experts with exemplary strategic thinking capacity. In addition, through this programme, students will be capacitated with the knowledge and skills required to demonstrate acritical understanding of the guiding principles, theories, methodologies and practices of human resources management and strategic thinking. In same vein, on completion of this programme graduates will be able to monitor, plan, manage, and develop strategies to sustain creativity, innovation and high performance in organisations. The Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours programme is dedicated to developing existing and new human resources practitioners by offering expanded professional and academic diverse knowledge to solving difficult but strategically based human resources management problems through individual and/or group research. Admission Criteria In order to be admitted to this programme, candidates must have a Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree at NQF level 7, worth at least 360 credits, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution. Students with Diploma in Human Resources Management will be considered for admission to this programme done the course. Students may be admitted on advanced standing and be required to do some undergraduate courses including Performance Management and other HRM cognate area courses that could be lacking in their qualification. Applicants who are admitted to this programme may be required to make up specific deficiencies, as deemed necessary by the Head of Department. Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. This provides for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit transfer that can be granted is 50% of the credits for a qualification. Graduates of this programme will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in Human Resources Management, or a similar/related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 9. Mode of Delivery The programme will be delivered on the full-time, part-time, distance or e-learning modes of study. Requirements for Qualification Award This qualification will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 8. Students are required to do three compulsory courses (worth 45 credits), three elective courses (worth 45 credits), and a mini-thesis (worth 30 credits). In addition students should meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in the postgraduate prospectus of NUST. Teaching and Learning Strategies The requirements of the NQF underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and understanding of subject specific knowledge items and professional/technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement of students in an interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic cognitive and intellectual skills, key transferable skills, and, as the case may be, subject specific and/or professional/technical practical skills. This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by the student. This facilitation will make use of, inter alia, lectures, practical projects, tutorials, case studies, problem

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based learning and individual and/or group work. The progress of learning embedded in such tasks will be monitored, recorded and assessed. 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, individual/group assignments and presentations, case studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials, practical projects and questioning (tests and/or examinations). The use of validating end of term assessments may be minimised in order to free students’ intellectual capacity for broader cognitive development. Assessment by means of tests and/or examinations will, therefore, be restricted to situations where it is necessary to establish that a previous specific performance can be repeated or a specific skill can be transferred. In accordance with the University’s policy on diversified continuous assessment, each course will have a minimum of six assessment events. Courses that are assessed using a combination of continuous assessment and a final end-of-term examination must have at least three assessments. The research project will be assessed in accordance with the University’s rules for studies at postgraduate level. Quality Assurance Requirements Each course will have one or more examiner and one moderator. Moderators will be identified externally. The required minimum qualification of the moderator would be a Master degree in a related field of studies or the person must be a well-respected expert in the field in more practical areas of marketing. Lecturing staff will set and mark tests and/or examinations which will, together with relevant study material of that particular course and other material containing course learning outcomes in the context of the qualification learning outcomes, be forwarded to the moderator for moderation purpose, therefore, ensuring quality of the assessment and the qualification as a whole. Courses at Level 8 will be externally moderated. Transition Arrangements The Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (old 08HRM H curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2016 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the out-phasing programme (old 08HRM H curriculum) will be in January 2015. The last cohort of students has until the end of 2016 to complete the out-phasing programme (old 08HRM H curriculum). Students who are registered on the out-phasing programme (old 08HRM H curriculum) will be allowed to transition to the revised programme (new 08HRM H curriculum), without loss of credits. Furthermore, students who are registered for the out-phasing programme (old 08HRM H curriculum), and who fail more than 50% of the courses at the end of 2015, 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 15.1 below. Students who fail any of the courses on the old curriculum will be required to repeat such courses based on syllabi of new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 15.2, below, for detailed information on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed. Table 1: Courses to be credited

Course Code

Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (Old Courses)

Course Code

Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (Equivalent New/Revised Courses)

RME811S Research Methodology RME811S Research Methodology PLM811S Project Leadership and

Management PLM811S Project Leadership and Management

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Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed) HRM Cognate area table. Course Code Bachelor of Human Resources

Management Honours (Old Courses) Course Code

Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (Corresponding New/Revised Courses)

SHR811S Strategic Human Resources Management

SHR811S Strategic Human Resources Management

AMT811S Advanced Management of Training

None

CBT811S Capacity Building and Talent Management AIR811S Advanced Industrial Relations ILR811S Advanced Industrial and Labour Relations MAL811S Management and Leadership MAL811S Management and Leadership MITS812S Mini Thesis MITS812S Mini Thesis ADC812S Advanced Organisational

Development and Change Management

ADC812S Advanced Organisational Development and Change Management

CMA812S Compensation Management CMA812S Compensation Management CMD812S Career Management and

Development CMD812S Career Management and Development

TDP812S Training and Development Strategies and Perspectives

None

APM812S Advanced Performance Management Please Note: The following old courses do not have new/revised corresponding courses in the Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (new curriculum), and will be offered until the Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours (old curriculum) is phased out completely in 2017.

• Advanced Management of Training (AMT811S) • Training and Development Strategies and Perspectives (TDP812S)

CURRICULUM

Year 1 Semester 1 Course Code Course Title Prerequisite SHR811S Strategic Human Resources Management None PLM811S Project Leadership and Management None RME811S Research Methodology None Plus one of the following elective courses (based on demand): CBT811S Capacity Building and Talent Management None ILR811S Advanced Industrial and Labour Relations None MAL8111S Management and Leadership None Semester 2 MTS812S Mini Thesis Research Methodology Plus any two of the following Elective courses (Courses to be offered based on demand): ADC812S Advanced Organisational Development and None Change Management CMA812S Compensation Management Strategic Human Resources Mgmt. CMD812S Career Management and Development None APM812S Advanced Performance Management None

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BACHELOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT HONOURS 08HRMH (Phased in 2012. Phasing out 2017.) NQF Level: 8 NQF Credits: 120 NQF Qualification ID: Q0256 Criteria for Admission In order to be admitted to the Honours programme, candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management worth at least 360 credits at NQF Level 7 or an equivalent qualification. A student will also be required to have a pass mark of at least 65% in the core human resources management subjects/courses. Students with a National Diploma in Human Resources Management awarded by the Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia University of Science and Technology as part of its 2006 curriculum in HRM will be considered for admission to this programme provided they have a pass mark of at least 65% in the core human resources management subjects/courses and they have done the course Performance Management and Productivity Measurement. They will be allowed, alternatively, to register for this course concurrently with Honours degree courses. Holders of National Diplomas in Human Resources Management and Personnel Management awarded by the Polytechnic of Namibia/Namibia University of Science and Technology prior to its 2006 curriculum will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for purposes of admission. Applicants who are admitted to the programme may be required to make up for any deficiencies, as deemed necessary by the Head of Department. Articulation Arrangements Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. This provides for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit transfer that can be granted is 50% of the credits for a qualification. Requirements for Qualification Award This qualification will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 120 credits at NQF Level 8. In addition, students should meet the administrative and financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the Polychnic Yearbook. The programme provides for electives in the first and second semesters as indicated in the table below. In the first semester, students must take three compulsory courses worth forty five (45) credits. The student can then take one elective course from a choice of three worth 15 credits. The total credits for the first semester is 60. In the second semester, students must do a Mini Thesis as a compulsory project worth 30 credits at level 8 and elect two other courses from a choice of four worth a total of 30 credits. The total credits for the second semester is 60. Programme Aims/Purpose This programme will provide students with deepened, comprehensive and systematic human resources management skills needed to take/make complex decisions in the market place. It is aimed at propelling students into the realm of being human resources practitioners and experts with exemplary strategic thinking capacity. Students will also have critical understanding of the guiding principles, theories, methodologies and practices of human resources management and strategic thinking. The programme is dedicated to developing existing and new human resources practitioners by offering expanded professional and academic diverse knowledge to solving difficult but strategically based human resources management problems through self and/or group research. Programme Outcomes Upon completing this programme, students will be able to:

• Design and implement practical/creative human resources solutions in different environments. • Analyse effectively Human Resources Management problems and implement competitive solutions. • Demonstrate a wide range of scholastic and technical skills in Human Resources Management.

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• Plan, formulate and implement Human Resources Management strategies to create a conducive work environment.

• Analyse and direct Human Resources Management best practices in organisations. • Plan operations and independently manage the affairs of the Human Resources Management unit at different

functional levels. • Design and conduct supervised applied research in any functional area of Human Resources Management. • Design and implement effective learning programmes in diverse fields of Human Resources Management.

Transition Arrangements This is a new programme that does not replace any existing programme(s). The new programme takes effect from January 2012. The existing 4-year Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree will be phased out systematically until 2013 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. Students who are registered for the fourth year of the Bachelor of Human Resources Management will be allowed to transfer to the new Honours degree from 2012 onwards provided they have completed the current National Diploma and attained at least 65% in the core human resources management courses. Such students run the risk of losing credits and will, therefore, be encouraged to complete the fourth year of the Bachelor of Human Resources Management instead. Also, students who opt to transition to the new Honours degree will be required to complete a Mini-Thesis based on a new research topic. Only the new courses will be offered from January 2012 and students in the fourth-year of the out-phasing Bachelor of Human Resources Management programme will, therefore, be required to complete outstanding courses based on the new syllabi. Requirements for Qualification Award In addition to meeting all administrative, financial, and high moral/integrity requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the University’s Yearbook, the Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours will be awarded to students credited with the total 120 credits or above. The specific and detailed requirements of the programme are specified in the table below:

CURRICULUM

Semester 1 Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF Title Code Level Credits Strategic Human Resources Management SHR811S None 8 15 Project Management PLM811S None 8 15 Research Methodology RME811S None 8 15 Any ONE of the following courses: Advanced Management of Training AMT811S None 8 15 Advanced Industrial Relations AIR811S None 8 15 Management and Leadership MAL811S None 8 15 Semester 2 Mini Thesis MIT812S Research Methodology 8 30 Any TWO of the following courses: Advanced Organisational Development and ADC812S Strategic Human Resources 8 15 Change Management Compensation Management CMA812S Strategic Human Resources 8 15 Management Career Management and Development CMD812S Strategic Human Resources 8 15 Management Training and Development Strategies and TDP812S Strategic Human Resources 8 15 Perspectives Note: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for all the above courses.