prospectus 2019/20 - Botho University · Director, Botho University and Mr. Osborn Mbaiwa of Quali Quest together celebrate BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate awarded to Botho University

prospectus 2019/20

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www.bothouniversity.ac.bwBOS ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation

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Quality is critical for all higher education institutions. ISO 9001:2008 is an international Quality Management System standard that effectively improves products and service quality around the world in various sectors including higher education. Within the Botho University context, ISO 9001:2008 certification has meant promotion of quality awareness and quality assurance. Having undergone a rigorous screening of their processes and systems over the past 1 ½ years, Botho University received this prestigious certificate for its Quality Management System from the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS). The BOS ISO 9001:2008 certification for Botho University has promoted high quality education for the students, instilled self confidence, passion and commitment, resulting in the attainment of the best results academically and in the world of work.

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The 17 June 2013 marked a day in history when Botho University was awarded the BOS ISO 9001:2008 certification by the acting Managing Director of Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS), Mr Keeper Morgan. The ISO 9001:2008 certification is considered “hard to obtain and difficult to maintain”

by some of its recipients. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Council and Botswana Training Authority were present to witness this achievement. The certification was preceded by the launch of the educational institution transforming to a full fledged university.

These two milestones in the same year are testament to Botho University’s guarantee of excellence, leadership and innovation.

Mrs Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor & Managing Director, Botho University and Mr. Osborn Mbaiwa of Quali Quest together celebrate BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate awarded to Botho University. They display the certificate for public viewing.

Botho University Board Members, Executive Man-agement, Managers, and BOBS Acting Director Mr. Keeper Morgan display the BOBS iSO 9001: 2008 Flag that Botho is now authorised to fly high in all its existing campuses.

BOBS acting Director Mr. Keeper Morgan congratu-lating Botho University for successfully achieving the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certification. He encour-aged Botho to work hard in order to keep the cer-tification.

Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor and Man-aging Director of Botho University receives the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 certificate from BOBS Acting Direc-tor, Mr. Keeper Morgan.

Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram and Mrs Kate Sennye, Botho University Board Member and Advisory Council Member enjoy a moment of victory together and display the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate for the public to see.

Mrs. Kate Sennye gives a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had made the BOS ISO certification and the official launch possible.

Botho University - Quality is our core.

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Table of Contents

FACULTIES

About BHEI 3........................................................................................

Our Programmes 5

Faculty of Business & Accounting 6........................................................................................

Faculty of Computing 9........................................................................................

Faculty of Health and Education 15........................................................................................

General Admissions Information 19

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International Students 21

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Employability and Our Graduates 22

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About BHEI

Botho Higher Education Institution has been established in Namibia by Botho University, Botswana as one of its international campuses. Hence, by virtue of this relationship, BHEI is affiliated to BU in terms of the agreement between the two entities.

BHEI operates from Ausspannplatz, Windhoek. In the initial stages BHEI offers four qualifications from BU, to be increased as the institution grows, and thereafter as the institution strengthens its presence in Namibia, it may offer own qualifications as per the needs of the country. The franchise programmes currently offered by BHEI are in the key fields of Business, Health, Accounting, Computing and Finance.

Botho University, Botswana which is BHEI’s main partner is a strong regional higher education provider headquartered in Botswana, with a growing campus in Lesotho. Botho University and its programmes are accredited by the respective regulatory authorities namely Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) in Botswana and Council on Higher Education (CHE) in Lesotho. Botho University offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in key disciplines that are critical to the development of SADC and other African economies. These include Accounting,

Business, Computing, Education, Engineering, Hospitality, Health and, Jewellery Management and Design. Student centric approaches to teaching and learning at Botho aim to unlock the potential of young African scholars so that they become equipped with entrepreneurial skills in key disciplines. Botho University academic history and success has been predicated on sound professional and administrative principles formulated, espoused and deeply held by its Board of Directors and Management; based on the well-established and clearly-articulated socio-economic needs and political agenda of the people of Africa.

Botho Higher Education Institution sees itself as an important player in the realization of Namibia’s Vision 2030, which is about improving the quality of life for all Namibians. The Board has established through extensive research that Namibia’s socio-economic development agenda and programmes are based on Vision 2030, which is striving for “A prosperous and industrialized Namibia, developed by her human resources, enjoying peace, harmony and political stability.” One of the objectives of the Vision 2030 is to “develop a diversified, competent and highly productive human resources and institutions, fully utilizing human potential, and achieving efficient and


About BHEI (continued)

effective delivery of customer-focused services which are competitive not only nationally, but also regionally and internationally.

Botho Higher Education Institution is duly accredited by National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) on 29th August 2018 with the registration number R 0016. BHEI is also gazetted by the Government of Namibia with the gazette number 6737. Through this, the institution re-emphasizes its strong adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements. Botho University, the parent organisation is fully compliant with the regulatory requirements of Botswana and Lesotho where the University has campuses. BHEI has also submitted its application with Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and Namibian Training Authority (NTA) for accreditation.

Botho Higher Education Institution is intended to grow continuously towards its Vision and Mission as pronounced in Sustainable Growth Strategy 2018 to 2022, for the institution to be an integral player in building an economically diversified, fast growing, and prosperous Namibia built on integrity, excellence, inclusiveness and financial viability, and to produce well-rounded, entrepreneurial,

and globally-employable graduates with the attitude, knowledge, skills and competencies to create value and drive productivity increases needed to catalyse sustainable economic growth. It is intended that through programmes on offer Botho Higher Education Institution Namibia will leverage on these commitments to contribute to human resource development for the growth of the Namibian economy and grow as an institution.

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PROGRAMME CODE

PROGRAMMES

Our PROGRAMMES

Business Programmes BSc (Hons) in Business Management

Accounting ProgrammesBSc (Hons) in Accounting

BMA - 8BH - 17

ACC - 8BH - 17

FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING

*Please contact the Admissions Department to find out which programmes are available in your choice campus of study.

*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning programmes by visiting www.botho.na

BSc (Hons) in ComputingBSc (Hons) in Mobile ComputingCertificate Level 3 in Computer Hardware Maintenance and NetworkingCertificate in Network Administration

Certificate level 3 in Graphics Design and AnimationCertificate level 3 in Database Administration

COM - 8BH - 11MCO - 8BO - 13CHM - 3CE - 15NAD - 7CE - 15

GDA - 3CE - 15DBA - 3CE - 15

PROGRAMME CODE

PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF COMPUTING

PROGRAMME CODE

PROGRAMMES

BSc (Hons) in Health Information ManagementCertificate Level 3 in Health InformaticsCertificate Level 5 in Health Monitoring and Evaluation

HIM - 8BH - 13HIN - 5CE - 15HME - 5CE - 15

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION


Faculty Of Business & Accounting(Continued)

Programme details: The programme consists of core (required) and elective modules as follows. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student.

Core Modules• C5 - ICO - 13: Introduction to Computers (20)• B5 - BM1 - 13: Business Management 1(20)• D5 - CS1 - 17: Communication & Study Skills 1(10)• B5 - BM2 - 13: Business Management 2 (20)• B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of Business (20)• D5 - CS2 - 17: Communication & Study Skills 2 (10)• B6 - MAE - 17: Macroeconomics (10)• B6 - OBE - 13: Organisational Behaviour (20)• A5 - IFA - 13: Introduction to Financial

Accounting (20)• B5 - BS1 - 17: Business Mathematics &

Statistics 1 (10)• B5 - BS2 - 17: Business Mathematics &

Statistics 2 (10)• B5 - MIE - 17: Mircoeconomics (10)• B6 - MKT - 13: Marketing Management (20) • A6 - COA - 17: Cost Accounting (20)• B6 - SBM - 17: Small Business Management (20) • B7 - OPM - 13: Operations Management (20)• B7 - CFI - 13: Corporate Finance (20)• B7 - EBS - 13: E-Business (20)• B7 - PPB - 13: Professional Practice in Business (60)• B8 - BRM - 13: Business Research Methods (20)• B8 - STM - 13: Strategic Management (20)

• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)• B8 - PRO - 13: Project (40)• B7 - FFM - 17: Fundamentals of Financial

Management (20)

Elective Modules:

Select one from the following:• B7 - CGV - 13: Corporate Governance (20)• B7 - SMK - 13: Strategic Marketing (20)• B7 - PRM - 13: Project Management (20)• B7 - CHM - 13: Change Management (20)• B8 - HRM - 13: Human Resources Management (20)• B8 - IEM - 13: Import and Export Management (20)

Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):

Semester 1: • B5 - BM1 - 13, D5 - CS1 - 17, C5 - ICO - 13, B5 - BS1 - 17 Semester 2: • B5 - BM2 - 17, B5 - LAB - 13, B5 - BS2 - 17 , B5 - MIE - 17Semester 3: • B6 - MAE - 17, B6 - OBE - 13, A5 - IFA - 13, D5 - CS2 - 17Semester 4: • A6 - COA - 17, B6 - MKT - 13, B6 - SBM - 17Semester 5: • B7 - OPM - 13, B7 - FFM - 17 Elective one from B7 -

CGV - 13, B7 - SMK - 13Semester 6: • B7 - CFI - 13, B7 - EBS - 13, and one elective from B7

- PRM - 13, B7 - CHM - 13Semester 7: • B7 - PPR - 13Semester 8: • B8 - BRM - 13, B8 - STM - 13, and one elective from

B8 - HRM - 13, B8 - IEM - 13Semester 9: • B8 - ENT - 13, B8 - PRO - 13

Admissions Criteria

1) Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry

BSc (Hons) in Business Management



requirement is NSSC, BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary school qualification. NSSC, BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.

2) The applicant should have passed in a minimum of five NSSC, BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent subjects including English and Mathematics with a minimum of a C in Mathematics.

3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.

4) For enquiries and more information please visit our website: www.botho.na

BSc (Hons) in Accounting


Core modules:

• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)• A5 - FBF - 13: Fundamentals of Business and

Finance (20)• D5 - CS1 - 17: Communication and Study Skills

1 (10)• A5 - IFA - 13: Introduction to Financial

Accounting (20)

• B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of Business (20)• D5 - CS2 - 17: Communication & Study Skills 2 (10)• A6 - PEA - 13: Principles of Ethics and Assurance (20)• A7 - MAC - 17: Management Accounting (20)• B5 - BS1 - 17: Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 (10)• A6 - FA1 - 17: Financial Accounting (10)• A6 - POT - 13: Principles of Taxation (20)• A7 - TAX - 17: Taxation (20)• A7 - AAS - 17: Audit and Assurance (20)• A7 - FR1 - 17: Financial Reporting 1 (20)• A6 - COA - 17: Cost Accounting (20)• A7 - FR2 - 17: Financial Reporting 2 (10)• A6-PRA-17: Professional Practice In Accounting (60)• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)• A8 - PRO - 13: Project (40)• B6 - MIE - 17: Microeconomics (10)• A6 - FA2 - 17: Financial Accounting 2 (10)• B7 - CGV - 13: Corporate Governance• B5 - BS2 - 17: Business Mathematics & Statistics 2 (10)• B6 - MAE - 17: Macroeconomics (10)• A7 - CFI -13: Corporate Finance (20)• A8 - AFR - 17: Advanced Financial Reporting (20)• A6 - CDA - 17: Computerised Accounting (20)

Elective Modules

Select one from the following:• A7 - PSF - 17: Public Sector Financial Reporting (10) • A7 - COL - 17: Company Law (10)

Select any two from the following:• A8 - ADT - 17: Advanced Taxation(10)• B8 - STM - 17: Strategic Management (10)• A8 - AAA - 17: Advanced Audit and Assurance (10)


Semester 1: C5 - ICO - 11, A5 - FBF - 13, D5 - CS1 - 17, B5 - BS1 - 17Semester 2: A5 - IFA - 13, B5 - LAB - 13, D5 - CS2 - 17, B5 - BS2 - 17Semester 3:



A6 - PEA - 13, A6 - FA1 - 17, B6 - MIE - 17, A6 - CDA - 17Semester 4: A6 - FA2 - 17, A6 - POT - 13, B6 - MAE - 17, A6 - COA - 17Semester 5: A7 - TAX - 17, A7 - MAC - 17, A7 - FRI - 17Semester 6: A7 - CFI - 13, A7 - AAS - 17, A7 - FR2 - 17 elective (one of A7 - PSF - 17, A7 - COL - 17)Semester 7: A6 - PRA - 17Semester 8: A8 - AFR - 17, A7 - CGV - 13 elective (two of A8 - ADT - 17, A8 - AAA - 17, B8 - STM - 17)Semester 9: B8 - ENT - 13, A8 - PRO - 13

Admissions Criteria

1) Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry requirement is NSSC, BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary school qualification. NSSC, BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.

2) The applicant should have passed in a minimum of five NSSC, BGCSE, LGCSE, or equivalent subjects including English and Mathematics with a minimum of a C in Mathematics.




Core modules:• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)• A5 - FFI - 14: Fundamentals of Finance (20)• A5 - PA1 - 14: Principles of Accounting 1 (20)• A5 - FMT - 15: Financial Markets (20)• B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of Business (20)• D5 - CSS - 14: Communication and Study Skills (20)• A6 - FFM - 15: Fundamentals of Financial

Management (20)• A6 - PA2 - 17: Principles of Accounting-II (10)• A6 - FEC - 15: Financial Economics (20)• A6 - PEA - 13: Principles of Ethics and Assurance (20)• A6 - POT - 13: Principles of Taxation (20)• A6 - STF - 15: Statistics for Finance (20)• A7 - CFM - 15: Corporate Financial Management (20)• A7 - RMI - 15: Principles of Risk Management

and Insurance (20)• A7 - SPM - 15: Security Analysis and Portfolio

Management (20)• A7 - INM - 15: Investment Management (20)• A7 - FIA - 15: Fixed Income Analysis (20)• A7 - PRF - 17: Professional Practice in Finance (60)• A8 - IFM - 15: International Financial

Management (20)• A8 - BOS - 15: Banking Operations and Services (20)• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)• A8 - FPR -17: Finance Project (40)• A6 - CAF - 17: Computerised Accounting (10)

BSc (Hons) in Finance


Elective modules:

Select one from the following:• A7 - VCF - 15: Venture Capital Financing (20)• A7 - CFR - 15: Corporate Financial Reporting (20)• Select one from the following:• A8 - CGO - 15: Corporate Governance (20)• A8 - PRF - 15: Project Finance (20)• A8 - IMS - 15: Introduction to Management

Science (20)


Semester 1: • C5 - ICO - 11, A5 - FFI - 14, A5 - PA1 - 14Semester 2: • A5 - FMT - 15, B5 - LAB - 13, D5 - CSS - 14 Semester 3: • A6 - FFM - 15, A6 - PA2 - 15, A6 - FEC - 15, A6 -

CAF - 17Semester 4: • A6 - PEA - 13, A6 - POT - 13, A6 - STF - 15Semester 5: • A7 - CFM - 15, A7 - RMI - 15, A7 - SPM - 15Semester 6: • A7 - INM - 15, A7 - FIA - 15, Elective (one of A7 -

VCF - 15, A7 - CFR - 15)Semester 7: • A6 - PRA - 17Semester 8: • A8 - IFM - 15,A8 - BOS - 15, Elective (one of A8 -

CGO - 15, A8 - PRF - 15, A8 - IMS - 15)Semester 9: • B8 - ENT - 15, A8 - FPR - 17

Admissions Criteria

1) Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates should have passed in a minimum of five BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent subjects including English and Mathematics with a minimum of a C in Mathematics. 2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency. 3) For enquiries and more information please visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com


Faculty of computing

Programme details: The programme consists of core (required) and elective modules as follow. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. B.Sc. (Hons) in Computing has three specialisation areas including: Software Engineering (SE), Network & Infrastructure Management (NW&IM) and General.

Core modules:• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics – 1 (20)• D5 - CSS - 14: Communication and Study Skills (20)• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer System Architecture (20)• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems & Hardware (20)• C6 - DMA - 19: Discrete Mathematics (20)• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying and Managing Databases (40)• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to Programming using

C++ (20)• C6 - DMO - 11: Database Management using

Oracle (20)• C6 - MD1 - 11: Managing Business Desktops 1 (20)• C6 - WCD - 11: Web Content Development (20)• C7 - JAV - 11: Programming using Java (20)• C7 - MD2 - 11: Managing Business Desktops 2 (20) • C7 - ITP - 11: IT Project Management (20)• C7 - DSA - 11: Data Structures and Algorithms (20)• C7 - ADJ - 11: Advanced Java (20)• C7 - NH1 - 11: Managing Network Hardware 1 (20)• C7 - WN1 - 11: Windows Network Administration 1 (20) • C7-PPR-11: Professional Practice (60)• C8 - IDE - 11: Interaction Design (20)• C8 - LNA - 11: Linux Network Administration (20) • C8 - NH2 - 11: Managing Network Hardware 2 (20)• C8 - WN2 - 11: Windows Network Administration 2 (20)

Elective modules:

Select one from the following:• E8 - ISD - 18 : Innovation for sustainable development

(20)• B8 - ENT - 11: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)Select any two from the following: • C7 - SEN - 11: Software Engineering (20)• C7 - PN1 - 11: Programming using .Net 1 (20)• C7 - CP1 - 11: Designing Creative Publications 1 (20)

Select one from the following: • C8 - MAD - 11: Mobile Application Development (20)

or • C8 - 3DD - 11: 3D Design (20)

Select one from the following: • C8 - CP2 - 11: Designing Creative Publications 2 (20)

or• C8 - PN2 - 11: Programming using .Net 2 (20)

Recommended full-time study path for Software Engineering specialisation (4½ years):

Semester 1:• C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS5 - 14Semester 2: • C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA - 19Semester 3: • C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11Semester 4: • C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11Semester 5: • C7 - JAV - 11, Electives any two (C7 - SEN - 11, C7 -

PN1 / C7 - CP1)Semester 6: • C7 - ITP - 11, C7 - DSA - 11, C7 - ADJ - 11Semester 7: • C7 - PPR - 11Semester 8: • C8 - IDE - 11, First Elective select any one (C8 - MAD

- 11/C8 - 3DD - 11), Second Elective select any one (C8 - CP2 - 11/C8 - PN2 - 11)

Semester 9: C8 - PRO - 11, Elective select anyone (B8 - ENT - 11, E8 - ISD -18)

BSc (Hons) in Computing


Recommended full-time study path for Network & Infrastructure Management specialisation (4½ years):

Semester 1: • C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS5 - 14Semester 2: • C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA - 19Semester 3: • C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11Semester 4: • C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11Semester 5: • C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - PIS - 11, C7 - MD2 - 11Semester 6: • C7 - ITP - 11, C7 - NH1 - 11, C7 - WN1 - 11Semester 7: • C7 - PPR - 11Semester 8: • C8 - LNA - 11, C8 - NH2 - 11, C8 - WN2 - 11Semester 9: C8 - PRO - 11, Elective select anyone ( B8 - ENT - 11, E8 - ISD -18)

Recommended full-time study path for General specialisation (4½ years): Semester 1: • C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS5 - 14Semester 2: • C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA - 19Semester 3: • C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11Semester 4: • C6 - DMO - 11, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11Semester 5: • C7 - JAV - 11, Select one from Software (C7 -

SEN - 11/C7 - PN1/C7 - CP1) and Select one from NW & IM (C7 - PIS - 11/C7 - MD2 - 11)

Semester 6: • C7 - ITP - 11 Select one from Software (C7 - DSA

- 11/C7 - ADJ - 11) and Select one from NW & IM (C7 - NH1 - 11/C7 - WN1 - 11)

Semester 7: • C7 - PPR - 11

Faculty of computing(Continued)

Semester 8: • C8 - IDE - 11, Select one from Software (C8 -

MAD - 11/C8 - 3DD - 11/ C8 - CP2 - 11/C8 - PN2 - 11) and Select one from NW & IM (C8 - LNA - 11/C8 - NH2 - 11/C8 - WN2 - 11)

Semester 9: C8 - PRO - 11, Elective select anyone ( B8 - ENT - 11, E8 - ISD -18)

Admissions Criteria


2) Applicants must have 10 points in English and Mathematics combined or 32 points in the top 5 subjects.






Core modules:• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics - 1 (20)• D5 - CS5 - 14: Communication Study Skills (20)• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer Systems Architecture (20)• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems and Hardware

(20)• C6 - DMA - 19: Discrete Mathematics (20)• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying and Managing

Databases (40)• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to Programming using

C++ (20)• C6 - MDC - 13: Mobile Communications (20)• C6 - MD1 - 11: Managing Business Desktops 1 (20)• C6 - WCD - 11: Web Content Development (20)• C7 - JAV - 11: Programming Using Java (20)• C7 - MTE - 13: Mobile Technologies (20)• C7 - MOS - 13: Mobile Operating Systems (20)• C7 - DCO - 13: Data Communications (20)• C7 - WNM - 13: Wireless Networks and Mobile

System Architecture (20)• C7 - MDP - 13: Mobile Device Programming (20)• C7 - PPR - 11: Professional Practice (60)• C8 - MID - 13: Mobile Interaction Design (20)• C8 - PRO - 11: Project (40)

BSc (Hons) in Mobile Computing

Elective modules:

Select Two from the following:• C8 - MIA - 13: Mobile Internet Applications and

Services (20)• C8 - DIS - 13: Distributed Systems (20)• C8 - WNS - 13: Wireless Network Security (20)• C8 - MEC - 13: Mobile Electronic Commerce (20)• E8 - ISD - 18: Innovation for sustainable

development (20)• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)

Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):Semester 1: • C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS5 - 14Semester 2: • C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - DMA - 19Semester 3:• C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11Semester 4: • C6 - MDC - 13, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11Semester 5: • C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - MTE - 13, C7 - MOS - 13Semester 6: • C7 - WNM - 13, C7 - MDP - 13, C7 - DCO - 13Semester 7: • C7 - PPR - 11 Semester 8: • C8 - MID - 13, elective (Two of C8 - DIS - 13, • C8 - WNS - 13, C8 - MIA - 13, C8 - MEC - 13)Semester 9: • C8 - PRO - 11, elective (B8 - ENT - 13, E8 - ISD - 18)

Admissions Criteria1) Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling. The typical entry requirement is NSSC, BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary school qualification. NSSC, BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.






Certificate Level 3 in Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking

Programme details: The purpose of this certification is to produce Computer Hardware Technicians for the IT industry. This certificate is designed for individuals interested in acquiring advanced technical skills and knowledge to maintain and repair personal computers and basics of networking.

Students gain skills in selecting parts, upgrading, building and configuring personal computers, installing and configuring operating systems and learn basics of network protocols and internetworking.

The Certificate in Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking is a one year programme and is a Level 3 programme, at Botho University. There are two semesters in the programme, out of which the students will be expected to do an internship (Industrial training) in the second semester.

Core modules:Semester 1• C3 - ECO - 15: Essential of Computers (30)• C3 - DHT - 15: Desktop Hardware and

Troubleshooting (30)

Semester 2• C3 - NPI - 15: Network Protocols and

Internetworking (40)• C3 - PPR - 15: Professional Practice (20)

Admissions CriteriaJunior secondary school leaving certificate such as JCE or equivalent. Mature Age entry criteria:

Candidates above 20 years with at least 5 years of work experience, of which at least 2 years must be at Level 2 equivalent may be considered under mature entry criteria.

Certificate in Network AdministrationProgramme details: The Certificate in Network Administration is a 6 months programme at Botho University.

The students enrolled in this programme will study operation of Computer Networks, Build a small switched network, Implementing an IP addressing scheme for a small branch office, Implement a small routed network, WLAN, Implement and verify WLAN links, Configure, verify and troubleshoot a switch with VLANs and inter switch communications, Implement an IP addressing scheme and IP Services to meet network requirements in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network, Configure and troubleshoot basic operation and routing on Cisco devices, Implement, verify, and troubleshoot NAT and ACLs in a medium-size Enterprise branch office network.

The Students will also learn about the functions of network communications, TCP/IP, Ethernet/Wireless LANs and CISCO IOS Software, Switch issues and CISCO router concepts and configurations.

The Students will also be equipped with knowledge and skills to work with VLANs and trunks, routing between VLANs, switched networks, medium sized routed network constructions, single area OSPF, and access control lists, address space management and VPN.

Core module:• Managing Networking and Hardware (24)

Admissions Criteria

This is open to any candidate ideally who finished BGCSE or an equivalent qualification. Any relevant prior learning will be taken into consideration.


Certificate level 3 in Graphics Design and Animation


Certificate in Graphics Design and Animation The certificate in Graphics Design and Animation is a six months programme offered in one semester at Botho University.

The students enrolled in this programme will study graphics design fundamentals and Photoshop, and Animation Using Flash. They shall apply appropriate technological (Adobe Photoshop) platforms, trends and language to create visual exciting designs in creative industry. Also the training will involve creating web-based content (Adobe Flash) suitable for a range of applications, such as advertising, information, news, retail and others. The programme will expose the students to technical skills and creative thinking needed to develop and design graphics and animation for the multimedia industry. The students who graduate will be able to work in the various fields of multimedia industry as advertising designer, graphic designer, Flash designer, multimedia artist etc.

Programme details: The programme consists of core modules as listed below.

Recommended full-time study path (6 Months):

Semester 1:• C3 - CGA - 15: Graphic Design Fundamentals and

Photoshop• C3 - AUF - 15: Animation Using Flash

Admission Criteria:

Senior secondary school leaving certificate such as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent Candidates above 25 years with at least 5 years of work experience, of which at least 2 years must be at Level 4 equivalent may be considered under mature entry criteria.


Certificate level 3 in Database Administration

The certificate in Database Administration is a one-year programme and is a Level 3 programme, at Botho University. There are two semesters in the programme.

The students enrolled in this programme will study the basics of computer activities, design and develop entity relationship diagrams, creating database and tables, querying a database, develop scripts and functions, create restrictions access and modifications through triggers using SQL Server 2012.

They also learn about how to create, configure and delete a database using client and administrative tools, Examine Oracle net services and perform the server-side, client-side and shared server configuration, create tablespaces and Datafiles, Create Tables and indexes, views and Indexes, Implement the Loading and Unloading the Data from the externals sources using Oracle 12C.

Programme details: The programme consists of core modules as listed below.

Recommended full-time study path: (1 year)

Semester 1:• C3 - FCO - 15: Fundamentals of Computers• D4 - ESE - 15: English for Skills Employability• C3 -DBF - 15: Database Fundamentals

Semester 2 :• C3 - DB1 - 15: Database Administration• C3 - DB2 - 15: Database Administration

Total: 120 Credits

Admission Criteria:Senior secondary school leaving certificate such as BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent Candidates above 25 years with at least 5 years of work experience, of which at least 2 years must be at Level 4 equivalent may be considered under mature entry criteria.


BSc (Hons) in Health Information Management


Core modules:• C5 - ICO - 11 Introduction to Computing (20)• B5 - BM1 - 13 Business Management 1 (20)• D5 - CS1 - 13 Communication Study Skills 1 (20)• D5 - HB1 - 13 Human Biology 1 (Anatomy and

Physiology) (20)• D5 - MDB - 13 Medical Databases (20)• D5 - CS2 - 13 Communication Study Skills 2 (20)• A5 - IFA - 13 Introduction to Financial Accounting (20)• D6 - HB2 - 13 Human Biology 2 (Pharmacology

and Pathology) (20)• D6 - CHA - 13 Computing in Health

Administration (20)• D6 - HET - 13 Health Ethics (20)• D6 - EPI - 13 Epidemiology (20)• B6 - MKT - 13 Marketing Management (20)• D7 - HI1 - 13 Health Information 1 (20)• D7 - MT1 - 13 Medical Terminology 1 (20)• D7 - DCO - 13 Disease Coding (20)• D7 - MST - 13 Medical Statistics (20)• D7 - PPR - 13 Professional Practice (60)• D8 - PHI - 13 Public Health Information

Management (20)• D8 - MT2 - 13 Medical Terminology 2 (20)• B8 - ENT - 13 Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)• D8 - PRO - 13 Project (40)

FACULTY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION

Elective modules:

Select one from the following:• B7 - OPM - 13 Operations Management (20)• D7 - MTR - 13 Medical Transcription (20)Select one from the following:• D7 - HI2 - 13 Health Information 2 (20)• B7 - PRM - 13 Project Management (20)Select one from the following:• D8 - FHI -13 Fundamentals of Health Insurance (20)• B8 - HRM - 13 Human Resources Management (20)


Semester 1: • C5 - ICO - 11, B5 - BM1 - 13, D5 - CS1 - 13 Semester 2: • D5 - HB1 - 13, D5 - MDB - 13, D5 - CS2 - 13Semester 3: • A5 - IFA - 13, D6 - HB2 - 13, D6 - CHA - 13Semester 4: • D6 - HET - 13, D6 - EPI - 13, B6 - MKT - 13Semester 5: • D7 - HI1 - 13, D7 - MT1 - 13, elective (one of B7 -

OPM - 13, B7 - MTR - 13)Semester 6: • D7 - DCO - 13, D7 - MST - 13, elective (one of

D7 - HI2 - 13, B7 - PRM - 13)Semester 7: • D7 - PPR - 13Semester 8: • D8 - PHI - 13, D8 - MT2 - 13,elective (one of D8 -

FHI - 13, B8 - HRM - 13)Semester 9: • B8 - ENT - 13, D8 - PRO - 13


Admissions Criteria



3) Applicants must have a pass in Biology or Double Sciences.



FACULTY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION(Continued)


Blended and distance learning Campus

Botho University also offers high quality distance learning education using cutting edge learning management tools

such as Black Board providing you with superior learning

experience at an affordable cost.

For more information refer to: online.bothouniversity.com

Bachelors Degree

US$130/month via easy installments* (or) US$750/semester

US$195/month via 6 easy installments* (or) US$1125/semester

Masters Degree


1. Applying to BHEI

Before applying to Botho Higher Education Institution, students are encouraged to take time out to familiarise themselves with all the programmes on offer. Applicants must meet all the relevant minimum requirements for the programme of study they wish to study. It is also important for applicants to assess whether the programme they choose interests them and that they want to make a career out of it. Our friendly Admission Team Counselors will provide all the information needed about our programmes and assist applicants to make an informed choice.

2. How to calculate points

The admission point system is used to measure your academic achievement based on your school-leaving results. Your school leaving subject grades or percentages are converted into points as per the table below and based on your qualification. These points are added up to arrive at the number of points you have obtained.

GENERAL CRITERIA

GENERAL ADMISSIONS Information


GENERAL ADMISSIONS Information (Continued)

3. Important points to remember when applying:

• All students can apply in person or using our online application form available on our website. Please read the “Steps to Apply” document available on our application portal before applying.

• Clear certified copies of all relevant educational certificates.

• Clear certified copies of Passport / Identity card.

• Please read our Fee Structure and Policy document available on our website before applying.

Table 1

POINTSGCE GCSE SENIOR CERTIFICATE IB

A-LEVEL/ HSC AS COSC HIGCSE IGCSE BGCSE NSSC NSSCH LGCSE NSC HG SG HL SL

12 A 7

11 B 6

10 C a 1 1 7 A 5 7

9 D b 2 2 6 B 4 6

8 E c A 3 A*, A A*, A A* 3 A*, A 5 C A 3 5

7 d B B B A 4 B 4 D B 2 4

6 0/S e C 4 C C B C 3 E C 3

5 D D D C D 2 D 2

4 E E E D E E

0 F F F


International Students

Botho Higher Education Institution aspires to be the regional hub of academic excellence. We strongly believe International students bring uniqueness to the student community at Botho Higher Education Institution. An international student complement allows for cross-cultural enrichment producing a truly global graduate.

At Botho Higher Education Institution, the Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD) is dedicated to international students. The Admissions department is responsible for international student enrolment providing all assistance in this regard from application to registration as a student. SAAD is responsible for the processing of study permits for international students and providing all assistance required by after they enrol and arrive to study with Botho Higher Education Institution in Namibia.

How to apply?........................................................................Botho Higher Education Institution warmly welcomes applicants from across the region to apply. International students can download the application form from the Botho Higher Education Institution’s website by clicking on the following link: https://www.botho.na/enquire

Depending on the programme of study, applicants will have to meet the admission criteria as specified for each programme and any pre-requisites required for specific programmes. For information on all our porgrammes, please visit the website: www.botho.na.

Fee Details ........................................................................Fee details for all campus learning programmes are available in our website under Admissions tab. The general fee policy is also applicable to international students.

Accommodation ........................................................................Currently Botho Higher Education Institution does not provide accommodation facilities.

Transport........................................................................Public transport in the form of taxis is easily available. The fares are nomina and in Namibian Dollar (N$) and it is a safe and reliable mode of transport. Buses for travelling long distance and to remote villages are also available. The SAAD department may assist students with information on request including route maps, directions etc.

On arrival to Namibia........................................................................On Arrival in Windhoek, Namibia a Botho Higher Education Institution staff welcomes all international students. The department will ensure that international students settle in easily and quickly. It is the department’s responsibility that all international students feel at home and can fully concentrate on their studies.

Find out more about how you as an international student can study at Botho Higher Education Institution, please contact our Admissions Department by clicking on the following link: https://www.botho.na/enquire


Botho Higher Education Institution offers quality support services and programmes that advance student access to learning, welfare, wellness and talent development through Student and Alumni Affairs Department (SAAD).

Employability and Our Graduates

Services offered by the various units of the department include:.......................................................................

Career and Counselling Services The unit is available to provide students with psycho-social support, career counselling and academic advising, to further students’ personal and professional development. Special Needs SupportThe Special Needs Unit is responsible for managing the welfare of students with special learning needs. The services provided include but are not limited to:

• Special accommodation during exams• Classroom support• Resource Lab/Centre• Individual Education Plan (IEP)

Internships and PlacementThe Placement and Internship Unit deals with connecting students with appropriate internship opportunities and assisting graduates in seeking employment. Alumni RelationsThe Alumni Relations Unit aims to foster a lifelong relationship between the university and its graduates. Its intention is to build strong networks

with graduates, geared towards lifelong learning for alumni. Services rendered by this unit include:

• Career Development Support• Lifelong learning• Opportunity to mentor university students• Alumni Community Impact Programmes• Stay connected facility• Career Fairs

Health and WellnessThe unit manages the health and wellness of students and staff. It manages the operations of the University clinic, HIV and AIDS policy, and medical emergency evacuations. Some of the services provided include:

• Assistance with minor illness• Referrals to major clinics and hospitals• Management of HIV and AIDS interventions and campaigns. • Wellness programmes


Employability and Our Graduates (Continued)

Personal DevelopmentThis unit is mandated to teach students life skills. These skills will enable students to cope with tertiary life and life beyond the university. The Personal Development Unit manages and administrates the following:

• Personal Development• First Year Experience• Mentorship• Development Workshops• Motivation Sessions• Entrepreneurship Development• Leadership Programme

Community EngagementBHEI is committed to the improvement of people’s lives in various communities through skills development, entrepreneurship and community empowerment. This division encourages students to interact with communities in planning and implementing programmes and/or activities aimed at addressing the current demands and situations they are facing. The purpose of this partnership with communities is to improve the lives of people, empower communities to be self-reliant and to develop entrepreneurship skills. The division has an emphasis on instilling the values of volunteerism, Botho, spirit of giving and compassion.

Sports, Culture and RecreationThe unit seeks to contribute to academic performance and personal success by promoting welfare and wellness through talent enhancement and management. This unit has a variety of sporting and non-sporting clubs which seek to contribute to the development of each student in relation to the Botho Graduate Profile.

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Plot 6434 Tati River Plots, Francistown, Botswana Tel: +267 244 0686 Fax: +267 244 0685

FRANCISTOWN CAMPUS:

Botho Education Park, Kgale, Gaborone, Botswana Tel: +267 363 5421 / 422 / 446 Fax: +267 318 7858

GABORONE CAMPUS:

Maseru Campus, West Wing, Thetsane, LesothoTel: +266 22247500 Fax: +266 2231352

MASERU CAMPUS:

Office 1001, 11-13, Dr.Augustino Neto StreetAusspannplaza, Ausspannplatz, Erf 8299W, WindhoekTel:+264 (0)61 255433/ +264 (0)61 254453

WINDHOEK CAMPUS:

Plot No 1206, Riverstone Mall, Manzini, EswatiniTel: +268 2505 2288 Fax: +268 2505 2299

ESWATINI CAMPUS:

www.bothouniversity.com/onlineTel: +267 363 5477 Fax: +267 3187 858

BLENDED & DISTANCE LEARNING CAMPUS:

The Botho Graduate Profile (BGP) is a list of qualities that all BHEI graduates are encouraged to learn and imbibe before they graduate. The BGP is the mission for BHEI and places strong emphasis on graduate employability and on entrepreneurial spirit. The idea is to produce well rounded graduates who are readily employable and also have the potential to generate employment by starting their own businesses.

BOTHO GRADUATE PROFILE

BOTHO• G R A D U AT E •

PROFILE

Career Attributes Personality Attributes

Social Attributes

Knowledgeable: Having expertise in at least one area, with a broad understanding of other disciplines.

Hardworking: Motivated, result driven and committed to delivering work of the highest quality both independently and in a team.

Articulate: Able to communicate information eloquently, effectively and appropriately to a given audience.

Innovative & Entrepreneurial: Able to identify opportunities and take measured risk to develop new and improved ideas, processes and products that create value.

Ethical: Having unquestionable integrity and accountability.

Positive & Confident: Being friendly, optimistic and resilient, and having high self-esteem with an ability to take decisions.

Collaborative: Considerate of and able to work and communicate effectively with teams of people from different social and cultural backgrounds.

Critical-thinking: Having the curiosity and open-mindedness to acquire new knowledge by analysing, reflecting on and evaluating information.

Socially responsible: Committed to bettering one’s own community and society at large.

Environmentally responsible: Committed to conserving resources and protecting the environment.

Documents

prospectus 2019/20 - Botho University · Director, Botho University and Mr. Osborn Mbaiwa of Quali Quest together celebrate BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate awarded to Botho University