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Guide to Prospective Students - 2020

Guide to
Prospective Students

              2020
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Guide to Prospective Students 2020 - NUST
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             Vision
             To be a premier university of science and technology preparing leaders for the knowledge
             economy.

             Mission
             To be a responsive university creatively meeting the needs of students, society and the
             economy through multiple pathways for excellent education, applied research, innovation
             and service in collaboration with stakeholders.

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Content
Welcome 													4

Applying to the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)						                     5

NUST Admission Point Scale											5

The National Qualification Framework (NQF)									5

Types of Applications and Admission Requirements								6

Online Applications												7

Final Selection													8

Registration													8

Tuition Fees													9

Hostel Accommodation												9

Centre for Open and Life-Long Learning (COLL)									10

Faculty of Computing and Informatics										12

Faculty of Engineering												14

Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences										18

Faculty of Human Sciences											22

Faculty of Management Sciences										24

Faculty of Natural Resources and Spatial Sciences								                                     28

The Harold Pupkewitz Graduate School of Business								                                      32

Calendar (January 2020)												34

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Welcome To The Namibia University of
Science and Technology (NUST)!
Thank you for the interest you have shown in our University. We are continuously working towards becoming a world-class and truly
entrepreneurial institution. It is indeed a bold vision, but an achievable one, particularly when we are building on a strong foundation of applied
research and innovation, educating some of the nation’s most sought-after professionals and working closely with industry.

Since its inception 23 years ago, the Institution has grown to become the nation’s top performer in higher education as evidenced by PMR Africa
reviews and several other notable accolades. NUST is growing steadily and our academic and research programmes range across a growing
number of disciplines at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.

NUST has embraced the Namibian government’s ‘Growth at Home‘ industrial strategy, underpinned by the National Development Plans (NDPs)
and Vision 2030. Our staff and students have also embraced wholeheartedly, NUST’s strong commitment to community engagement and
outreach, as well as sustainable development. We are building inter- and multi-disciplinary alliances and collaborative partnerships with
industry and research institutions, at home and abroad, in order to keep pace with a fast-paced world, amid globalisation and giant leaps in
technological advances. We understand that success is based on high quality courses, and state-of-the-art facilities, in a friendly ambiance,
in addition to experienced and dedicated staff. This enables us to meet market demands and ensure that our graduates are employable,
specifically as we are on the brink of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

Higher education globally is in a period of transition and the concept of world-class universities is becoming embedded in governmental and
institutional policies. This is in order to promote research and innovation and to improve national competitiveness in a globalised world.

As you would expect from an innovative institution, we are constantly interested in discussing forward-looking projects and forging a progressive
agenda with partners in academe, industry, government and civic society, locally and internationally. These partnerships and collaborations
are mutually beneficial and are set to deliver unique solutions. We therefore, thank our existing stakeholders and invite prospective partners
to engage us.

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Applying to NUST                                                         Payment Options:
                                                                         Please DO NOT send cash in the post. We also DO NOT accept postal
Application Due Dates:                                                   orders. Rather make a deposit through the bank.

Ordinary Applications:                                                   Banking Details:
Friday, 30 August 2019
                                                                         Namibia University of Science and Technology, First National Bank,
Mature Age Entry:                                                        Account Number: 55500126319, Branch Code: Corporate Branch,
Wednesday, 31 July 2019 (no late applications will be considered)        281872, International Swift Code: FIRNNANX. Original deposit slips
                                                                         MUST accompany the application form (keep a copy of the deposit
Late Applications:                                                       slip for your own record).
01 to 27 September 2019

Non-Refundable Application Fees:                                         Cash Payments:
                                                                         Cash payments can be made at the Student Administrative Service
Manual Applications:                                                     Centre, 13 Jackson Kaujeua Street, Windhoek, or at any NUST Regional
                                                                         Centre.
• Undergraduate Studies:     N$200
• Postgraduate Studies:      N$320
• Late Applications:         N$570

Online Application: Free

Admission Point Scale                                                     POINTS NSSC

                                                                            12
                                                                                      (H) NSSC (O) RSA GCE GCE GCE GCE IB IB
                                                                                 HIGCSE IGCSE NSC (A) (AS) (O) (O) (HL) (SL)
                                                                                                                A
                                                                                                                                                    ANGOLA

NUST uses the Admission Point Scale to facilitate admission based on         11                                 B      A
your school-leaving results. Your school-leaving subject symbols or         10             1                    C      B                7
percentages are converted into points, then added up to determine            9            2                     D      C               6
if you have obtained the minimum number of points required to be
                                                                             8            3                7    E      D               5      7
considered for entry into your preferred programme of study.
                                                                             7            4       A        6           E    A     1     4     6       18-20
Note:
                                                                             6                    B        5                B     2     3     5        16-17
1.   English is always counted in the calculation of points.                 5                    C        4                C     3     2     4        14-15

2.   Mathematical Literacy (NSC) is not accepted for programmes              4                    D        3                D     4           3        12-13
     requiring Mathematics as an admission requirement.                      3                    E        2                E     5           2        10-11
                                                                             2                    F                               6                    8-9

                                                                            NSSC (H) - Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Higher Level;
                                                                            NSSC (O) - Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level;
                                                                            HIGCSE - Higher International General Certificate of Secondary Education;
                                                                            IGCSE - International General Certificate of Secondary Education;
                                                                            NSC - National Senior Certificate (South Africa);
                                                                            GCE - General Certificate of Education (Advanced and Ordinary Levels);
                                                                            IB - International Baccalaureate Schools (Higher Levels and Standard Levels)

The National Qualifications                                                       NQF Level
                                                                                      10
                                                                                      9
                                                                                                 Type of Qualification at NUST
                                                                                                 Doctorate
                                                                                                 Master

Framework (NQF)                                                                       8          Honours, Professional Bachelor Degree, Postgraduate
                                                                                                 Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate
                                                                                      7          Bachelor Degree
The National Qualifications Framework is a register of all relevant
                                                                                      6          Diploma
and legal qualifications in Namibia kept by the Namibia Qualifications
                                                                                      5          Certificate
Authority. The NQF is made up of ten Levels, each representing a
different Level of complexity in learning and/or the application of
knowledge and skills learnt.

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Types of Applications and Admission Requirements
Type            Who should apply?
                                              Minimum Admission
                                              Requirements
                                                                                        Rules for Applying
                            Undergraduate Studies
General      Current Grade 12                 25 points in 5 subjects including a       • Before you apply to NUST please familiarise yourself with
Admission    learners or learners who         minimum E-Symbol in                         the programmes/qualifications on offer as well as the
Requirements completed Grade 12.              English on NSSC Ordinary Level.             admission requirements.
Mature Age   Applicants who do           Applicants must:
                                                                                        • After deciding on a qualification, you may apply online
Entry Scheme not meet the General        - have reached the age of 23
             Admission Requirements,       years on 1 January of the                      (www. nust.na) or you may submit an application form at
             but who have passed at        academic year for which                        the NUST Main Campus, or at any of the Regional Centres
             least Grade 10/ Standard 8.   admission is sought;                           or via the post.
                                         - have at least a Junior
                                           Secondary Certificate (Standard              • Applying online provides you with immediate notification
                                           8/Grade 10);                                   that your application has been received. You will also be
                                         - show evidence that they have
                                           worked for at least three years
                                                                                          able to follow the progress of your application online and
                                           and;                                           NO application fee is charged. Strategic self-help stations
                                         - pass the NUST Numeracy and                     have been established on the Main Campus as well as at
                                           English Language Proficiency                   the Regional Centres for those applicants who do not have
                                           tests which will take place from
                                           15 - 17 August 2019.
                                                                                          access to internet services. These points will be in operation
                                                                                          from 08:00 to 15:00 daily.
                              Advanced Standing
Advanced        Applicants with NQF           Admission with advanced standing
                                                                                        • Submit only ONE application. Make sure that you complete
Standing        Credits or qualifications     shall be considered under the               the entire application form.
                from other accredited         following conditions:
                                                                                        • Incomplete applications will not be considered for
                institutions of higher        • NQF Credits must make up
                learning who would like to        at least the equivalent of one          admission.
                enter higher study levels         study period (one semester or
                                                                                        • All documents as stipulated on page 9 of this Guide must be
                within a programme.               one year) of the programme
                                                  for which advanced standing is          enclosed with your application.
                                                  applied for; and
                                                                                        • We do not accept faxed copies of application forms or
                                              • NQF Credits must not be older
                                                  than eight years and must be            supporting documents.
                                                  presented in an official original     • You will need a valid email address since all admission
                                                  academic transcript from the
                                                  institution concerned
                                                                                          correspondence to you will be conducted via email.

                             Postgraduate Studies
Honours Degree                                At least a Bachelor’s degree at
                                              NQF Level 7 or equivalent                 Specific programmes and general enquiries:
Master Degree                                 At least a Bachelor Honours               Student Information Officer
                                              degree at NQF Level 8 or                  T: +264 61 207 2056
                                              equivalent                                E: admissions@nust.na
Doctoral Degree                               At least a Master’s Degree at NQF
                                              Level 9 or equivalent
Notes:
1. Individual programmes may have additional admission requirements.
2. For additional admission requirements please consult the relevant NUST
   Yearbook.

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Online Applications
How do I apply online?                                                             • Some fields have drop-down lists to choose from.
                                                                                   • Part A and B, should be completed by first-time applicants only.
                                                                                   • Should you already have a student number from NUST, please
• Log on to the NUST Website at www.nust.na and click on the
                                                                                      login as a “Registered User.”
  “Admissions” link.
                                                                                   Our Admission Officers are on standby to assist you, should you have
• Click on “online application” and choose the type of application e.g.            any problems you can send an email to admissions@nust.na or call
  Undergraduate, Postgraduate etc.                                                 +264 61 207 2056.
• Read the Notes at the top of each page before you continue to the
  next page.

Part A                                                                             Part B
Complete your Biographical Information                                             Create your Pin Number

You must provide us with a valid email address.                                    Remember your reference number and pin. The pin should not start
                                                                                   with a zero (0) and it should not contain double digits

Part C
Complete your Application
The system will automatically take you to the STUDENT KIOSK to complete your application

                                        COMPLETE STEPS 1 TO 7
                                        Step 1:    Ensure that your biographical information is correct. Enter your email address. All correspondence will be via email.
                                        Step 2:    The acceptance of the Declaration and Undertaking is mandatory and serves as your electronic signature. The
                                                   indicator will be stored on your student file and can be used as a Legal Agreement in a dispute/disciplinary matter.
                                                   This form must be printed, signed and uploaded. (If you are under the age of 18, it must also be signed by your
                                                   parents or legal guardian).
                                        Step 3:    If you have any disability, kindly complete this step – if not, you may skip it.
                                        Step 4:    Capture your Grade 12 results. Your results must be converted in to symbols / grades.
                                        Step 5:    If you have post-grade 12 qualifications, you can complete this step. If not, you may skip this step.
                                        Step 6:    Choose the programme which you would like to study. First choice must be indicated by the number 1 and Second
                                                   choice by the number 2. If you would like to change your programme of study you are welcome to send us an email.

                                        Final Step: Your application will be incomplete without the necessary documents being uploaded.
                                        Click on How to upload your documents to ensure that you have uploaded all your documents.
                                        Please ensure that your documents are in .pdf format.

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Certified copies of documents that must
accompany your application:                                               Final Selection
• Identity Document/Birth Certificate (Namibian citizens); Passport       Final selection for a programme will take place during the last week of
  (non-Namibian citizens);                                                January 2020, based on the final examination results of all qualifying
• Proof of payment (e.g. original bank deposit slip) or receipt for       candidates for that programme.
  applying manually;                                                      All qualifying candidates will report on campus on dates as determined
• Latest school results e.g. Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate        by the Registrar and will participate in such specific selection
  (NSSC);                                                                 processes as may be determined by the Department concerned.
• Current Grade 12 learners must apply with their August 2019             A qualifying candidate is a candidate who has properly submitted
  results;
                                                                          an application for studies, who has met the general admission
• Declaration and undertaking - If you are under the age of 18, the       requirements and who has met the specific admission requirements
  form must be co-signed by your legal guardian or parent.                for a programme.
                                                                          The final selection process will generally not be applicable to students
In addition to the above-mentioned documents, the following applicants    who wish to study on a distance education mode, but may be so
must also submit the indicated documents:                                 applied in exceptional cases. Notices will be given in such cases.
• Mature Age Entry Scheme Applicants: Reference letter from
  employer. Indicating your years of experience as well as the job
  title.
• Postgraduate Applicants: Certified copies of qualification(s)
                                                                          Registration
  obtained after Grade 12 (e.g. Diploma, Degree, etc.) and Original
  Academic Record/Transcripts. For Masters’ and Doctoral                  Registration of students who have been selected and who have applied
  Programmes applicants must also attach a proposal motivational          during the application period in 2019 takes place during January and
  letter and CV with at least three referees.                             the 1st week of February 2020. The dates will be stipulated in your
                                                                          admission letter. You are expected to report for registration on the
• Advanced Standing Applicants: Original Academic Record                  exact date as indicated on your admission letter otherwise you may
  transcripts and complete syllabi.                                       forfeit your place.
• Foreign Applicants: Latest qualification in original language and a
  translation if the qualification is in a language other than English,
  NQA Evaluation if the qualification is obtained outside the SADC
  Region.

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Tuition Fees                                                         Hostel Accommodation
For information regarding fees and subjects kindly see our Fees      Three hostels on campus provide a bed capacity of 417 to both male
Booklet at www.nust.na.                                              and female full-time students. Due to limited spaces available,
                                                                     preference is given to students residing outside the boundaries of the
Tuition fees DO NOT include other expenses such as books
                                                                     City of Windhoek. The Kitchen Services provide students with a wide
(except study guides for distance education students), stationery,
                                                                     range of nutritional meals served at breakfast, lunch and dinner. All
accommodation, transport, etc.
                                                                     residence students will be levied 50% of the meal fees per semester
                                                                     which is payable whether meals are taken or not. Application forms
                                                                     for Hostel Accommodation can be found on the NUST Website at
Enquiries regarding payment of application fees:                     www.nust.na. Registration for residence is done per semester.
Student Debtors
T: +264 61 207 2062/2734/2743
E: studentdebtors@nust.na                                            Other Student Activities
                                                                     The Department of Student Services at NUST
                                                                     offers students:
                                                                     • Sport and Culture: Sports provides a platform for students to
                                                                       participate in a variety of sport codes while cultural activities
                                                                       encourage cultural heritage including a week-long cultural festival,
                                                                       crowning of “Mr and Miss NUST” and other activities.
                                                                     • Job-placement Services: Provide students with career guidance
                                                                       counselling e.g. Workshops in CV writing and job-hunting skills,
                                                                       career guidance programmes e.g. annual Career Fair, graduate
                                                                       recruitment programme and job placement of students.
                                                                     • Health Services Clinic: Provides primary health care, Focuses on
                                                                       the prevention of illness and promotes a healthy lifestyle and
                                                                       general hygiene.
                                                                     • Social Welfare Services: Focuses on social problems and promotes
                                                                       mental health for students. Various workshops take place
                                                                       throughout the year, on topics ranging from relationships, sexual
                                                                       harassment, stress management, alcohol and substance abuse,
                                                                       etc.
                                                                     • Student Counselling and HIV/AIDS Coordination Services: Provides
                                                                       academic and HIV pre- and post-test counselling. Various events
                                                                       take place throughout the year e.g. Leadership workshops, HIV/
                                                                       AIDS Awareness Campaign, HIV/AIDS Peer Counselling Training etc.

                                                                     Other Services Offered:
                                                                     • e-Learning: e-Learning is a method of learning utilising electronic
                                                                       technologies to access educational curricula outside of a traditional
                                                                       classroom. This means you can study anywhere and at any time,
                                                                       which is a real plus for those students who have a busy schedule.
                                                                     • Free web-based email and student web service: allows students
                                                                       access to student records, financial statements, examination
                                                                       time-tables etc.
                                                                     • Different Societies/Clubs: NUST Debating Society, Religious
                                                                       Societies, Women in Engineering Society, Aids Awareness Club etc

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Centre for Open and
Life-long Learning (COLL)
Quality distance education that works for you…wherever, whenever!                          World-class course content is offered across ten Regional Centres
                                                                                           country-wide, with decentralised student support services, which
Balance your work and personal life whilst meeting your lifelong
                                                                                           include: online registration, online tutorials, weekend face-to-face
learning needs in a flexible, supportive and interactive learning
                                                                                           tutorials, week-long vacation schools, access to the library and
environment. This can be achieved by enrolling through the distance
                                                                                           computer lab facilities.
education mode of study.
The NUST distance education model embeds a holistic approach
to serve a broad profile of students through technology-enhanced
learning using print, multi-media and e-Learning methods of delivery.

Regional Centres (Distance Education Only)
     Town             Contact Person                 Physical/Postal Address                  Tel (+264)          Fax                             Email

                  Ms Elvire Theron           Erf 919, Quinto Cuanavale Avenue                                                etheron@nust.na
 GOBABIS          Ms Chandre Beukes          P O Box 1043, GOBABIS                           (062) 564 071   062) 564 183
                                                                                                                             cbeukes@nust.na
                                             Wenela Road, Zambezi Vocational Training
                  Mr Christopher Madyaao                                                                                     cmadyaao@nust.na
 KATIMA MULILO    Natasha Muletwa            Centre                                   (066) 252 388          (066) 252 202
                                             P O Box 281, KATIMA MULILO                                                      nnmuletwa@nust.na

                                             Erf 313, No. 7, Corner of 5th Avenue and
                  Mr Antonio Stuurmann                                                                                       astuurmann@nust.na
 KEETMANSHOOP     Mr Millian Josob           Luchtenstein Street                             (063) 221 033   (063) 222 051
                                             P O Box 1780, KEETMANSHOOP                                                      mjosob@nust.na

                  Ms Julia Matengu           Erf 6235, MVA Fund Service Centre                                               jmatengu@nust.na
 ONGWEDIVA        Ms S G Naanda              P O Box 3335, ONGWEDIVA                         (065) 231 276   (065) 231 277
                                                                                                                             snaanda@nust.na
                                             Mbombijazo Avenue, Ministry of Education
                                             Building, Teachers Resource Centre,
 OPUWO            Ms Thaimi Tjikulya                                                  (065) 272 965          (065) 272 967 sttjikulya@gmail.com
                                             Putwavanga Junior
                                             Secondary School, P O Box 122, OPUWO
                                             Erf: 1766, Central Business District, Ngoma
                  Mr Festus Shimhulu                                                                                         fshimhulu@nust.na
 OUTAPI           Ms Theresia Kuuvilwa       Street                                          (065) 251368    (065) 251369
                                             PO Box 793, OUTAPI                                                              tnkuuvilwa@nust.na

                  Ms Gwendoline Beukes       Erf 1157, Bahnhof Street                                                        gbeukes@nust.na
 OTJIWARONGO      Ms Jacqueline S Hunibes    P O Box 607, OTJIWARONGO                        (067) 301 149   (067) 301 290
                                                                                                                             jhunibes@nust.na
                                             Erf 452, Independence Avenue, NAMCOL
                  Mr Charles Lushu                                                                                           clushu@nust.na
 RUNDU            Ms Aplonia Dikuwa          Regional Office                                 (066) 255 270   (066) 255 379
                                             P O Box 2406, RUNDU                                                             adikuwa@nust.na

                                             Erf 69, Old Ongopolo Head Office,
                  Mr Menason Katjirua                                                                                        mkatjirua@nust.na
 TSUMEB           Ms Paulina Hamukwaya       70 President Avenue                             (067) 220 483   (067) 220 647
                                             P O Box 463, TSUMEB                                                             phamukwaya@nust.na

                                             Erf 3033, Narraville Municipal Offices
                  Mr Lukas Shikulo                                                                                           lshikulo@nust.na
 WALVIS BAY       Ms Ndapanda Amupueja       Koraal Street                                   (064) 203 603   (064) 209 715
                                             P O Box 8011, Narraville, WALVIS BAY                                            namupueja@nust.na

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Faculty of Computing
and Informatics
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult    Dean				Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 4, Faculty of Computing Informatics on the   Prof Anicia Peters 			      Ms Julia Semi
NUST website at http://www.nust.na                                   via the Secretary			        T: +264 61 207 2923
                                                                     Ms Jesaria Hilde Khom-Oabes E: jsemi@nust.na
No Mature Age Entry Applications will be considered.
                                                                     T: +264 61 207 2052
                                                                     E: jkhom-oabes@nust.na

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                                                                                                                        Mode of      Duration            Illustrations of Career
           Programme                            Specialisation(s)                 Admission Requirement(s)
                                                                                                                        Studies       (Years)                  Possibilities
                                                                        Department of Computer Science:
                         To develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical as well as key transferable skills, and apply these to address/solve
                                              CIT related problems/challenges in the context of an organisation or the community.
                                                                                                                                                  Computer Scientist, Software
Bachelor of Computer Science          Systems Administration,                 General admission requirements
                                                                                                                                                  Developer or Systems
(07BACS)                              Communication                           of NUST including a D-symbol in            FM/PM            3
                                                                                                                                                  Administrator or Network
NQF Level 7, Credits 365              Networks, Software Development          Mathematics on NSSC(O).
                                                                                                                                                  Specialist.

Bachelor of Computer Science in                                               General admission requirements
Cyber Security (07BCCS) NQF Level     Cyber Security                          of NUST including a D-symbol in            FM/PM            3       Cyber Security Professionals
7, Credits 372                                                                Mathematics on NSSC(O).

Bachelor of Computer Science          Communication Networks,                 A Bachelor degree in Computer                                       Supervisory / Middle Management
Honours (08BCHC/08BCSH/08BCHM/        Software Development, Mobile            Science or Information Technology                                   and applied research positions in
                                                                                                                         FM/PM            1
08BHIS/08BHDF)                        Development, Information Security,      or equivalent qualification at NQF                                  the computing industry, academia
NQF Level 8, Credits 120              Digital Forensics                       Level 7.                                                            and the public sector.

                                      Communication Networks,
Master of Computer Science                                               A Bachelor Honours degree in
                                      Software Development, Mobile                                                     Research-
(09MCSC)                                                                 Computer Science or equivalent                                   2
                                      Development, Information Security,                                                 based
NQF Level 9, Credits 240                                                 qualification at NQF Level 8.                                            Senior management and
                                      Digital Forensics
                                                                                                                                                  applied research positions in
                                                                                                                                                  the computing industry, academia
                                      Communication Networks,                                                                                     and in the public sector.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer                                         A Master’s degree in Computer
                                      Software Development, Mobile                                                     Research-
Science (10PDCS)                                                         Science or equivalent qualification
                                      Development, Information Security,                                                 based            3
NQF Level 10, Credits 360                                                at NQF Level 9.
                                      Digital Forensics

                                                                           Department of Informatics:
                     To develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical as well as key transferable skills and apply these in order to address/solve
                                            Computing and Informatics (CI) problems / challenges in the contexts of an organization.

                                                                              General admission requirements                                      Informatics Specialist in Business
Bachelor of Informatics (07BAIF)
                                      Informatics                             of NUST including a D-symbol in            FM/PM            3       Computing or Information
NQF Level 7, Credits 375
                                                                              Mathematics on NSSC(O).                                             Systems.

                                                                              A Bachelor degree in Informatics                                    Supervisory or middle management
Bachelor of Informatics Honours
                                      Web Informatics, Business               or B.IT in Business Computing or                                    and applied research positions in
(08BIFH/08BIHB)                                                                                                          FM/PM
                                      Informatics                             equivalent qualification at NQF                             1       the computing industry, academia
NQF Level 8, Credits 120
                                                                              Level 7.                                                            and public sector.

                                                                              A three-year advanced diploma or
Postgraduate Certificate in                                                   Bachelor degree or an equivalent                                    Information Systems Auditor,
Informatics (08PGCI)                  Information Systems Audit               qualification at NQF Level 7. Two            PM                     Information Security
                                                                                                                                          1
NQF Level 8, Credits: 60                                                      years relevant working experience                                   Specialist at Entry level
                                                                              in the auditing environment.
                                                                              A Bachelor Honours degree
Master of Informatics (09MINF)
                                      Informatics                             in Informatics or equivalent             Research-                  Senior management and
NQF Level 9, Credits 240                                                                                                                  2
                                                                              qualification at NQF Level 8.              based                    applied research positions in
Doctor of Philosophy in Informatics                                           A Master’s degree in Informatics                                    the computing industry, academia
                                                                                                                       Research-                  and in the public sector.
(10PDIN)                              Informatics                             or equivalent qualification at NQF                          3
                                                                                                                         based
NQF Level 10, Credits 360                                                     Level 9.

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Faculty of Engineering
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult     The Dean				Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 5, Faculty of Engineering on our website at   Dr Samuel John 			      Ms Sonja Samuels
http:// www.nust.na/?q=download/annual- reports-documents             via the Secretary			    T: +264 61 207 2016
                                                                      Ms Melanie Kandjavera		 E: ssamuels@nust.na
                                                                      T: +264 61 207 2531
No Mature Age Entry Applications will be considered.
                                                                      E: mkandjavera@nust.na

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What is the difference between the Bachelor of                                             Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering
Technology (BTech) and Bachelor of Engineering                                             and Mathematics (InSTEM)
(BEng) programmes?                                                                         InSTEM is a bridging programme that targets students who do
                                                                                           not meet the admission requirements of programmes in Science,
Bachelor of Technology degrees are ideal for students who like                             Technology, Engineering and Mathematics at NUST.
science, math and computers and who are analytical and want to
know how things work. Teaching methods are a more hands-on                                 Upon successful completion of this programme, students will be
experimentation and demonstration during lectures. With a Bachelor                         eligible for admission to undergraduate programmes in STEM areas,
of Technology degree you will be an engineering technologist capable                       depending on the specific requirements of relevant Faculties.
of working in both hands-on roles and supervisory or management                            General Admission Requirements for InSTEM
positions within the engineering industry.
                                                                                           25 points in 5 subjects including at least a D-symbol in Mathematics
Bachelor of Engineering degrees are ideal for students with                                and Physical Science, and an E-symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary
mathematical and logical strengths. Teaching methods are aimed at                          Level.
developing and understanding mathematical foundations related to
a specific engineering discipline. After completion of the BEng degree                     OR applicants must have passed at least four (4) N3 or N4 subjects
                                                                                           with at least 50% and 40% respectively in Mathematics and Physics
a student must register with the Engineering Council of Namibia as                         equivalent subject.
a Professional Engineer-in-Training and follow careers ranging from
design, project management, policy development, business and                               Applicants who intend pursuing further studies in Health and Applied
financial analysis to various management positions.                                        Sciences and Natural Resources should have a minimum D-symbol in
                                                                                           Biology on NSSC Ordinary Level.

                                                                                                       Mode of    Duration
                  Programme                                   Admission Requirements                                              Illustration of Career Possibilities
                                                                                                       Studies     (Years)
                                                            Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering:
   Civil Engineering refers to planning, designing, construction and maintaining the physical and naturally built environment, including works like bridges,
                                                               roads, canals, dams and buildings.
                                                    30 points in 5 subjects including A-symbols in
                                                    Mathematics, Physical Science and at least D
 National Diploma in Engineering                    symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary Level OR a
                                                    Pass in at least 4 N5/ N6 subjects with at least     FM          3
 (Civil and Project Management) (35DCPM)            40% in each including Mathematics and Physics                            Engineering technologists in fields like
                                                    equivalent subject OR a pass of the InSTEM                               construction, manufacturing, product design,
                                                    programme.                                                               testing, or technical services and sales.

 Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering        National Diploma in Engineering (Civil and
                                                                                                         FM          1
 (35BCUR / 35BCWT)                                  Project Management).

 Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering       37 points in 5 subjects including a minimum
                                                                                                                             Professional       Engineers       (structural,
 (08BCIV)                                           Grade 3 in Mathematics, Physical Science on
                                                                                                         FM          4       transportation,   water and       geotechnical
                                                    NSSC Higher Level and at least D symbol in
 NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 597                                                                                                engineering).
                                                    English on NSSC Ordinary Level.
 Master of Engineering in Civil Engineering
 (09MECE)                                           Relevant Bachelor in Civil Engineering degree at
                                                                                                       FM/PM         2
                                                    NQF Level 8 or equivalent.
 NQF Level 9, NQF Credits: 240
 Master of Environmental Engineering (09MEEN)       A relevant 4-year Bachelor degree in
                                                                                                                             Engineering Managers, Senior Engineers,
                                                    Engineering from a recognized institution or       FM/PM         2       Consultants, Researchers, Academics, etc.
 NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240                       equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.
 Master of Integrated           Water   Resources   A relevant 4-year Bachelor of Engineering
 Management (09MIRW)                                degree from a recognised institution or an           PM          2
 NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240                       equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8.

                                                                  Department of Mining and Process Engineering:
    Mining Engineering is concerned with the safe, economic and environmentally sustainable recovery, processing and marketing of mineral resources from the earth. The
           Mining Engineering degree programme includes elements from other disciplines including geology, metallurgy, accounting, economics and management.
                                                    37 points in 5 subjects including a minimum                              Chemical Engineers, Environmental and Safety
 Bachelor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering    Grade 3 in Mathematics, Physical Science and                             Practitioners, Rist Managers in Financial and
                                                                                                         FM          4
 (08BECE)                                           at least D symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary                            Investment project, Process Engineer/Manager,
                                                    Level or a pass of the InSTEM programme                                  Quality Control Engineer, Plant or Refinery
 Bachelor of Engineering in Mining (08BMIN) NQF                                                                              Mining Engineer, Consultant, Junior Lecturer,
 Level 8, NQF Credits 594                       37 points in 5 subjects including a minimum
                                                                                                                             Researcher, Environmental and Safety
                                                Grade 3 in Mathematics, Physical Science on
                                                                                                                             Practitioners, Banking and Insurance as
 Bachelor of Engineering in Metallurgy (08BMET) NSSC Higher Level and at least D symbol in               FM          4       Risk Managers and Performance Assessors,
                                                English on NSSC Ordinary Level or; a pass of the
                                                                                                                             Projects Engineer, Projects Manager, Six Sigma
 NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 585                   InSTEM programme with a score of at least
                                                                                                                             Champions/Drivers, Mine Manager (Senior
                                                60%.
                                                                                                                             Management Position).

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                                                               Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering:
 Graduates with professional degrees in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering become involved in the design, performance analysis and optimisation of electronic
and telecommunication systems and products. On the other hand, Electrical Power Engineering graduates get involved in the design, performance analysis and optimisation
                                                        of power generation, transmission and distribution systems.
                                                   30 points in 5 subjects including A-symbols
                                                   in Mathematics, Physical Science and at least
                                                   D symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary Level                                 Engineering technologists in areas of power
Bachelor of Technology in Power Engineering
                                                   OR a pass in at least 4 N5/N6 subjects with at         FM          4       distribution and domestic installations to large
( 35BPEN)
                                                   least 40% including Mathematics and Physics                                commercial complexes.
                                                   equivalent subjects OR a pass of the InSTEM
                                                   programme.
                                                   30 points in 5 subjects including A symbols in
                                                   Mathematics, Physical Science and at least
                                                                                                                              Engineering technologists in areas
                                                   D symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary Level
Bachelor of Technology in Electronic Engineering                                                                              of telecommunications and radio/ TV
                                                   OR a pass in at least 4 N5/ N6 subjects with at        FM          4
(35BELL)                                                                                                                      broadcasting, repair of electronic equipment
                                                   least 40% in each including Mathematics and
                                                                                                                              and systems.
                                                   Physics equivalent subject OR a pass of the
                                                   InSTEM programme.

                                                   37 points in 5 subjects including a minimum                                Professional     Engineers   in    areas    of
Bachelor of Engineering: Electronics and
                                                   Grade 3 in Mathematics, Physical Science on                                telecommunications and radio/TV broadcasting,
Telecommunications (08BEET)
                                                   NSSC Higher Level and at least D symbol in                                 design of electronic equipment and systems.
                                                                                                          FM          4
                                                   English on NSSC Ordinary Level OR a pass of
Bachelor of Engineering: Electrical Power          the InSTEM programme with a score of at least                              Professional Engineers in areas of power
(08BEEP)                                           60%.                                                                       distribution.

Postgraduate Diploma in Space Technology                                                                                      Researchers, Scientists Space engineering,
                                                   A Bachelor degree in Electrical, Electronic
(08PGDS)                                                                                                                      weather forecasting, satellite communication
                                                   and Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent           FM/PM        1
                                                                                                                              engineers, resource management and risk
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 120                       qualification.
                                                                                                                              management.
                                                                                                                              Researchers, Space Science Scientists and
                                                   A Bachelor degree at NQF Level 7 with majors
                                                                                                                              analysis of atmospheric information for a broad
Postgraduate Diploma in Space and                  in Physics or Mathematics or an equivalent
                                                                                                         FM/PM        1       range of applications including environmental
Atmospheric Science (08PGDA)                       degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or
                                                                                                                              assessment, resource management and risk
                                                   Mathematics.
                                                                                                                              assessment.

Master of Sustainable Energy Systems (09MSES)      A Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in the following
                                                   engineering fields: Mechanical, Industrial,
                                                                                                                              Specialist in the areas of Energy Technologies
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240                       Electrical, Mining, Metallurgy, Agriculture,          FM/PM        2
                                                                                                                              and Management.
                                                   Chemical or equivalent qualification at NQF
                                                   Level 8 from a recognised institution.
                                                               Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering:
   Mechanical Engineering covers a vast range of activities from simple hand tools to spacecraft. Areas of study cover mechanisms, the use of heat to deliver work and the
           reverse process, the factors influencing the strength of components of machines and structures, manufacturing processes and design of components.
                                                   30 points in 5 subjects including A symbols in
                                                   Mathematics, Physical Science and at least
Bachelor of Technology in Marine Engineering       D symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary Level
(07BTME) NQF Level 7, Credits 492                  OR a pass in at least 4 N5/ N6 subjects with at        FM        4½        Chief Engineer, Captain
                                                   least 40% in each including Mathematics and
                                                   Physics equivalent subject OR a pass of the
                                                   InSTEM programme.
                                                   30 points in 5 subjects including A-symbols in
                                                   Mathematics, Physical Science and at least D                               Engineering technologists in areas of
Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical               symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary Level OR                                mechanical engineering regarding mechanical
Engineering (07BMEC) NQF Level 7, NQF Credits      a pass in at least four N5/N6 subjects with at         FM         4        design, energy conversion, materials testing,
492                                                least 40% in Mathematics and Physical Science                              manufacturing processes, product safety and
                                                   or Physics equivalent subject OR a pass of the                             reliability.
                                                   InSTEM programme.
                                                                                                                              Professional Engineers in areas of mechanical
                                                   37 points in 5 subjects including a minimum
                                                                                                                              engineering regarding mechanical design,
Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical              Grade 3 in Mathematics, Physical Science and
Engineering (08BEME)                               at least D symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary
                                                                                                          FM         4        energy       conversion,  materials   testing,
                                                                                                                              manufacturing processes, product safety and
                                                   Level.
                                                                                                                              reliability.

Bachelor of Engineering: Industrial Engineering    37 points in 5 subjects including a minimum
                                                                                                                              Industrial Managers in private and public sectors
(08BIND)                                           Grade 3 in Mathematics, Physical Science nd
                                                   at least D symbol in English on NSSC Ordinary
                                                                                                          FM         4        such as manufacturing, mining, consultancies,
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 594                                                                                                  banking, healthcare, transport and agriculture.
                                                   Level.
Master of Industrial Engineering (09MIEN)          A relevant Bachelor of Engineering degree                                  Operations Managers, Quality Assurance
                                                   at NQF Level 8 or equivalent with a research          FM/PM       2        Managers, Productivity Analysts, Supply Chain
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240                       component, be employed or self-employed.                                   Managers, Project Managers etc.
                                                                          All Engineering Departments:
     Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (with specialisations in Civil and Environmental; Mechanical, Industrial and Marine; Mining, Chemical, Metallurgy and Petroleum;
                                                                Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering.
Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering ( 10DRPE)      Holder of a qualification at NQF Level 9                                   University Academics, Researcher, Consultant,
                                                   or equivalent in relevant sub-fields of               FM/PM        3
NQF Level 10, NQF Credits 350                      Engineering.                                                               Senior Manager in public or private sector.

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Faculty of Health and
Applied Sciences
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult      The Dean				Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 6, Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences on   Dr Onesmus Shuungula 		 Ms Mercia Richards
our website at www.nust.na                                             via the Secretary			    T: +264 61 207 2964
                                                                       Ms Muriel Mouton 		E: mrichards@nust.na
                                                                       T: +264 61 207 2870
                                                                       E: mmouton@nust.na

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                                                                                                                   Mode of
            Programme                          Description                      Admission Requirements                       Duration Illustration of Career Possibilities
                                                                                                                   Studies
                                                                         Department of Health Sciences:
                                    Professional degree that enables
                                                                           General admission requirements of
                                    students to apply principles and
                                                                           which 18 points must be obtained
                                    techniques in the routine and
                                                                           for Physical Science, Mathematics
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory      specialized analysis of biological
                                                                           and Biology. No symbol may be                                Registered Medical Laboratory
Sciences (08BMLS)                   specimens and other substances.                                                  FM         4
                                                                           lower than a C. OR a pass in InSTEM                          Scientists in clinical laboratories,
NQF Level 8, Credits 511            Students will be able to integrate
                                                                           bridging programme. No Mature                                food industry, water analysis etc.
                                    laboratory tests and results with
                                                                           Age Entry applications will be
                                    pathophysiological conditions and
                                                                           accepted.
                                    conduct supervised research.
                                    Professional degree that enables
                                                                           General admission requirements of
                                    students to play a vital role
                                                                           which 15 points must be obtained in
Bachelor of Environmental Health    in preventative health care to
                                                                           Biology, Mathematics and Physical
Sciences (08BOHS)                   prevent the outbreak of disease,
                                                                           Science. No symbol may be lower           FM         4
NQF Level 8, NQF Credits 517        as well as in health management                                                                     Registered Environmental Health
                                                                           than a C or pass in InSTEM bridging
                                    systems as an integral part of the                                                                  Practitioner, Health Inspectors.
                                                                           programme. No Mature Age Entry
                                    National Health Care programme in
                                                                           applications will be accepted.
                                    communities.
                                    Graduates of this programme will
                                    be able to competently integrate
                                    and apply theoretical principles       General admission requirements
                                    and practical clinical procedures      include at least a D-symbol
Bachelor of Emergency
                                    and techniques in order to             in Mathematics and Biology or
Medical Care (07BOMC)
                                    independently provide emergency        Physical Science. Mature Age Entry        FM         3       Registered Emergency Care
NQF Level 7, Credits 383
                                    medical care to injured and/or         applications must pass with 60%                              Technician, Advanced Life Support
                                    ill patients within the scope of       and 50% in NUST English and                                  Practitioners (Paramedics).
                                    practice stipulated by the Health      Mathematics tests respectively.
                                    Professions Council of Namibia
                                    (HPCNA).
                                   This programme will equip
                                   students with the relevant              A Bachelor of Pre-Hospital
Bachelor of Emergency Medical Care
                                   knowledge and skills in disaster        Emergency Medical Care at NQF
Honours (08BMCH)
                                   management, community health            level 7 with at least 360 NQF credits     FM          1      Registered Advanced Life Support
NQF Level 8, Credits 135
                                   paramedicine and clinical care          or equivalent qualification from a                           Practitioners (Paramedics).
                                   applicable to the emergency             recognized institution.
                                   medical care setting.
                                                                           General admission requirements of
                                    Students will be equipped with                                                                      Positions in public and private
Bachelor of Science in Health                                              which 15 points must be obtained
                                    cognitive and intellectual skills                                                                   sectors, municipalities, research
Information Systems Management                                             in Physical Science, Mathematics
                                    to manage health information                                                     FM         3       institutions, other health related
(07BHIS)                                                                   and Biology at NSSC Higher or
                                    with the ultimate aim of ensuring                                                                   institutions as well as teaching/
NQF Level 7, Credits 374                                                   Ordinary Level. No symbol may be
                                    quality health service delivery.                                                                    training institutions.
                                                                           lower than a D.
                                                                           General admission requirements of
                                    Students will have comprehensive       which 15 points must be obtained in
                                                                                                                                        Registered Nutritionists in various
                                    knowledge or human nutrition,          Biology, Mathematics and Physical
                                                                                                                                        positions in public and private
Bachelor of Human Nutrition         the related biosciences and their      Science. No symbol may be lower
                                                                                                                                        sector, municipalities, research
(08BOHN)                            application to maintenance of          than a C or pass in InSTEM bridging       FM         3
                                                                                                                                        institution, health related intuitions
NQF Level 8, Credits 482            human health in public domains         programme. Mature Age Entry
                                                                                                                                        as well as teaching/training
                                    as well as the prevention and          applications must pass with 50% in
                                                                                                                                        institutions.
                                    management of disease.                 NUST English and Mathematics
                                                                           tests.
                                    This programme will expose
Postgraduate Diploma in Health
                                    students to advanced concepts,         A Health Sciences Bachelor degree
Information Systems Management
                                    theories, tools and methods of         at NQF Level 7 or equivalent with         PM          1
(08PGHM)
                                    Health Information Systems             an emphasis in Health Sciences.
NQF Level 8, Credits 135
                                    Management.                                                                                         Health Information Systems
                                                                           A Bachelor of Environmental Health                           Manager.
                                   The degree is designed for
                                                                           Sciences, Biomedical Sciences or
                                   candidates with Health Sciences
Master of Health Sciences (09MOHS)                                         Emergency Medical Care Honours
                                   background who seek to deepen                                                   FM/PM        2
NQF Level 9, Credits 240                                                   at NQF Level 8 or equivalent
                                   and enhance competencies in
                                                                           qualification from recognized
                                   specific area of Health Sciences.
                                                                           institutions.

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                                                                  Department of Natural and Applied Sciences
                                       Graduates will be equipped with
                                       cognitive, problem-solving and
                                       key transferable skills necessary
                                       for addressing a wide range of         General admission requirements of
                                       pressing challenges in relation to     which 15 points must be obtained in
Bachelor of Science (07BOSC)           Science, Technology, Engineering       Biology, Mathematics and Physical
                                                                                                                       FM      3
NQF Level 7, Credits 370               and Mathematics. The programme         Science. No symbol may be lower
                                       structure facilitates exposure of      than a D. No Mature Age Entry                        Employment opportunities
                                       students to a variety of disciplines   applications will be accepted.                       in private and government
                                       and in the final year specialisation                                                        institutions e.g. laboratories,
                                       towards Biology, Chemistry or                                                               manufacturing, biotech, food
                                       Physics.                                                                                    processing, agriculture and
                                                                                                                                   environmental organisations.
                                       The programme aims at
                                                                          A Bachelor of Science degree
                                       consolidating and deepening the
Bachelor of Science Honours                                               at NQF Level 7 or equivalent                 FM      1
                                       knowledge and expertise in applied
                                                                          qualification.
                                       natural science discipline.
                                       This programme covers commercial
                                       applications of nuclear techniques
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied                                               A Bachelor of Science degree on
                                       in the fields of energy, agriculture
Radiation Science and Technology                                              NQF Level 7 which incorporates                       Health Information Systems
                                       and water resource management,                                                  PM      1
(08PGRS)                                                                      physics or chemistry as a major                      Manager.
                                       biology and medicine,
NQF Level 8, Credits 120                                                      subject.
                                       environmental and nuclear waste
                                       minimization and nuclear security.
                                                                   Department of Mathematics and Statistics
                                       Graduates will be able to              General admission requirements
                                       demonstrate an in-depth                include a B-symbol in Mathematics.
Bachelor of Science in Applied
                                       knowledge of Mathematics and           Candidates who obtain a C-symbol
Mathematics and Statistics                                                                                                         Various positions in the Industry as
                                       Statistics in modelling and solving    in Mathematics will be required         PM/ FM   3
(07BAMS)                                                                                                                           Planner, Analyst, Statistician
                                       problems related to business,          to sit for an entrance test in
NQF Level 7, Credits 402
                                       economics, management and other        Mathematics. No Mature Age Entry
                                       real world phenomena.                  applications will be accepted.
                                       Postgraduate specialising degree
                                       that aims at consolidating and
Bachelor of Science Honours in         deepening the knowledge and
                                                                              Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Applied Mathematics (08BSMH)           expertise in the Mathematics                                                            1
                                                                              and Statistics degree or equivalent.    PM/ FM
NQF Level 8, Credit 120                discipline and to develop students’
                                       capacity to conduct supervised                                                              Various positions at ICT service
                                       research of an applied nature.                                                              providers, research organisations,
                                       The programme will enable                                                                   consulting firms, or government
Bachelor of Science Honours in         students to evaluate and apply                                                              agencies.
Applied Statistics (08BSSH)            mathematical theories, techniques      Bachelor of Science in Mathematics               1
                                                                                                                      PM/ FM
NQF Level 8, Credits 120               and models to solve complex            and Statistics degree or equivalent.
                                       mathematical related problems.
                                    The programme is designed to
                                    enable students to evaluate and
                                    solve complex mathematical
                                                                              Bachelor of Science Honours in
                                    related problems in the specialised
Master of Science in Applied Mathe-                                           Applied Mathematics or equivalent
                                    areas of Optimisation (including
matics (09MSAM)                                                               qualification in a related discipline   PM/ FM   2
                                    Operations Research), Generalised
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240                                                  with evidence of having conducted
                                    Fluid Dynamics, Financial
                                                                              supervised research.
                                    Mathematics, Computational
                                    Methods, Biomathematics and
                                    Mathematical Ecology.
                                       The Programme is of an inter-                                                               Various senior positions or consult-
                                       disciplinary nature that aims at                                                            ants in business, financial service
                                                                              Bachelor of Science Honours in                       industries, and health informatics.
                                       consolidating and deepening the
Master of Science in Applied Statis-                                          Applied Statistics or equivalent
                                       knowledge and expertise in the
tics (09MSAS)                                                                 qualification in a related discipline   PM/ FM   2
                                       statistics discipline and to develop
NQF Level 9, NQF Credits 240                                                  with evidence of having conducted
                                       students’ capacity to conduct
                                                                              supervised research.
                                       supervised research of applied
                                       nature.

*Mode of Studies:
FM - Full Time, PM - Part Time, DI - Distance

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Faculty of Human Sciences
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult     The Dean				Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 3, Faculty of Human Sciences on our website   Prof Alinah Segobye 		 Ms Gillian Feris
at www.nust.na                                                        via the Secretary			   T: +264 61 207 2160
                                                                      Ms Marilyn Muinjo 		E: gferis@nust.na
                                                                      T: +264 61 207 2325
                                                                      E: mmuinjo@nust.na

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                                                                                                   Mode of
                    Programme                                  Admission Requirements                                 Duration         Illustrations of Career Possibilities
                                                                                                   Studies
                                                                         Department of Communication:
                 Programmes aim at equipping students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in communication management and administration.
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST
Bachelor of Communication (07BACO) NQF Level
                                                    including a minimum D symbol in                       FM/PM/DI       3
7, Credits 370                                                                                                                   Communication Managers, Speech Writers,
                                                    English at NSSC Ordinary Level.
                                                                                                                                 Public Relations Officers, Press Liaison Officers.
Bachelor of Communication Honours (08BCOH)          A Bachelor of Communication or an equivalent
                                                                                                            PM           1
NQF Level 8, Credits 120                            qualification at NQF Level 7.
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST
Bachelor of English (07BAEN)
                                                    including a minimum D symbol in                       FM/PM/DI       3
NQF Level 7, Credits 377
                                                    English at NSSC Ordinary Level.
                                                                                                                                 Various positions in teaching, acting, editing,
Bachelor of English Honours (08BENH) NQF Level A Bachelor of English or an equivalent                                            publishing, curriculum development, production
                                                                                                           PM/DI         1
8, Credits 120                                 qualification at NQF Level 7.                                                     of in-house magazines and newsletters,
                                                                                                                                 translations etc.
                                                    Bachelor of English Honours or an equivalent
Master of English and Applied Linguistics
                                                    qualification at NQF Level 8 from a recognized         FM/PM         2
(09MEAL) NQF Level 9, Credits 240
                                                    institution worth at least 120 credits.
Bachelor of Journalism and Media Technology         General admission requirements of NUST as
(07BJMT)                                            well as a pass in a special English test as well as     PM           3
NQF Level 7, Credits 361                            a journalism related general knowledge test.                                 Journalist, Public Relations and
                                                                                                                                 Communications, Multi-media design and
Bachelor of Journalism and Media Technology         A Bachelor of Journalism and Media Technology                                production etc.
Honours                                             or equivalent qualification at                          PM           1
(08BJMH) NQF Level 8, Credits 120                   NQF Level 7.
                                                                                                                                 Media Managers, Editors, Academics, Freelance
Master of Journalism and Media Technology           A Bachelor of Journalism and Media Technology         FM (Block              Journalists, Media Commentators/Critics,
                                                                                                                         1
(09MJMT)                                            Honours NQF Level 8.                                  Sessions)              Producers and Directors of Media Projects,
                                                                                                                                 Media Entrepreneurs, Media Experts
                                                                    Department of Education and Languages:
   The Education sector offers qualifications which provide opportunities to individuals and with industrial experience who want to make career change or develop a career in
  Vocational Education and Training. The Language Sector: In addition to the English communication courses offered for formal qualifications, non-formal language proficiency
                              courses in e.g. Afrikaans, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Oshikwanyama, Oshindonga, Otjiherero are offered.
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST.
Diploma in Technical and Vocational Education       Applicants must be qualified in a designated       FM/PM
                                                                                                                         1       Professional Vocational Instructors
and Training: Trainer (06TVET)                      trade and have at least three years relevant and E-Learning
                                                    valid industrial experience..
                                                                          Department of Social Sciences:
  To foster an understanding of professional policing, law enforcement and correctional management taking into consideration best practices nationally and internationally. The
             Honours progamme caters not only for the wider Namibian Criminal Justice System but also for the Criminal Justice Systems of other SADC member states.
Bachelor of Criminal Justice (Correctional
Management)                                         General Admission Requirements of NUST.                 PM           3
(07BCJC) NQF Level 7, Credits 382
                                                                                                                                 Prisons and Correction Officers, Police Officer,
Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Policing (07BACJ)
                                                    General Admission Requirements of NUST.                 PM           3       Security Industry, Immigration Officer, Forensic
NQF Level 7, Credits 370
                                                                                                                                 Services etc.
                                                    A Bachelor of Criminal Justice in Policing
Bachelor of Criminal Justice Honours (08BCJH)
                                                    or Correctional Management or equivalent                PM           1
NQF Level 8, Credits 135
                                                    qualification at NQF Level 7.
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST
Bachelor of Public Management (07BPMN)
                                                    including an E-symbol in Mathematics on NSSC          FM/PM/DI       3
NQF Level 7, Credits 366                                                                                                         Senior positions in finance, economics, human
                                                    Ordinary Level.
                                                                                                                                 resources management in government public
Bachelor of Public Management Honours                                                                                            enterprises, and NGOs.
                                                    A Bachelor of Public Management or an
(08BHPM)                                                                                                    PM           1
                                                    equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7.
NQF Level 8, Credits 120

*Mode of Studies:
FM - Full Time, PM - Part Time, DI - Distance

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Faculty of Management Sciences
For additional requirements and programme content, kindly consult   The Dean                    Faculty Officer
the NUST Yearbook, Part 2, Faculty of Management Sciences on our    Prof Harold Campbell        Department of Accounting,
website at www.nust.na .                                            via the Secretary,          Economics and Finance:
                                                                    Ms Jelise Mooja             Ms Yvonne Shipanga
                                                                    T: +264 61 207 2220         T: +264 61 207 2671
                                                                    E: jmooja@nust.na           E: yshipanga@nust.na

                                                                    Department of Management:   Department of Marketing and
                                                                    Mr Gilbert //Hoabeb         Logistics; and Department of
                                                                    T: + 264 61 207 2320        Hospitality and Tourism:
                                                                    E: ghoabeb@nust.na          Ms Indira Mbako
                                                                                                T: +264 61 207 2170
                                                                                                E: imbako@nust.na

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                                                                                                   Mode of
                  Programme                                    Admission requirements                         Duration                     Illustration of Career Possibilities
                                                                                                   Studies
                                                              Department of Accounting, Economics and Finance
Offers programmes in Accounting and Finance (opportunities to students who wish to pursue careers in any of the sub-systems of the accounting function, including auditing and
 taxation), Advanced Diploma in the Theory of Accounting for preparation of students who completed their Accounting degrees at NQF Level 7 or equivalent at institutions that
  are not accredited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in South Africa (SAICA) and/or the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Namibia (ICAN), to enter a Post Graduate
Certificate in the Theory of Accounting which is required by SAICA and ICAN for entry to Part 1 of the qualifying Examinations leading to the Chartered Accountant (Namibia) and
Economics (where graduates will have acquired cognitive/intellectual skills, practical skills and key transferable skills that they will be able to apply in solving economic problems
                                                      that face the public and private sectors as well as the overall economy.
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST
                                                    including at least a D symbol at NSSC Ordinary
Bachelor of Accounting (07BOAC)                     level in Mathematics or Accounting. Applicants                                   Middle level Accountants, Internal Auditors or
                                                                                                          FM/PM/DI           3
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 398                        applying via the Mature Age Entry Scheme must                                    Tax Assistants in the public and private sector.
                                                    score at least at least 50% in the English- and
                                                    60% in the Mathematics Test of NUST.
Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) A minimum of 30 points in 5 subjects including                                        Audit trainees in public practice firms while
(07BACC)                                       at least a C symbol in Mathematics and D                      FM              3       pursuing further professional programmes to
NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 397                   symbol in English at NSSC Ordinary Level.                                             become Chartered Accountants.
Diploma in the Theory of Accounting (07DTOA)        A relevant Bachelor degree at NQF Level 7 or                                     Further studies into the Post Graduate
                                                                                                           FM/PM             1
NQF Level 7, Credits 120                            equivalent.                                                                      Certificate in the Theory of Accounting.
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST
Bachelor of Economics (07BECO)                                                                                                       Economist, Trainee Financial Analyst, Trainee
                                                    including a minimum D symbol in Mathematics           FM/PM/DI           3
NQF Level 7, Credits 364                                                                                                             Manager, Broker/Dealers
                                                    on NSSC Ordinary level.
                                                    A relevant Bachelor of Economics or an                                           Economic/Senior Economic Researchers,
Bachelor of Economics Honours (08BEHO)
                                                    equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7 with a         FM/PM             1       Financial/Senior Financial Analysts, Junior
NQF Level 8, Credits 120
                                                    minimum overall of 60% in Economics courses.                                     Lecturers.
                                                                    Department of Hospitality and Tourism:
  Seeks, among others, to develop hospitality and tourism programmes that are responsive to industry needs for specialists in Namibia and the SADC region as a whole. Special
 emphasis is placed on creating an interdisciplinary base for research, policy analysis, planning and theoretical education and to develop understanding of the complex nature of
                                                                        the hospitality and tourism industry.
                                                                                                                                     Cooks, Chefs, Caterers, Kitchen Supervisors,
Bachelor of Culinary Arts (07BCNA)                  General Admission requirement of NUST.                   FM              3
                                                                                                                                     Managers, Entrepreneurs.
Bachelor of Hospitality Management (07BHOM          General admission requirements of NUST.                                          Managerial jobs as Hotel Managers, Divisional
                                                                                                             FM              3
NQF Level 7, Credits 400                            Students are required to wear uniform.                                           Managers and Entrepreneurs.
Bachelor of Tourism Innovation and
                                                    General admission requirements of NUST.                  FM              3
Development (07BTID)
                                                    A Bachelor of Hospitality Management or a                                        Positions in the tourism industry such as
                                                    Bachelor of Tourism Management at NQF level                                      administration officers, sales and marketing
                                                    7 from NUST (worth at least 360 credits) or                                      personnel, guest relations, public relations
                                                    an equivalent qualification from a recognised            FM                      and customer service personnel, information/
Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism                 institution. Applicants with pre-NQF Bachelor’s     (Block mode                  front officer personnel, events and conference
                                                                                                                             1
Management Honours (08BHTH)                         degrees in domain areas closely related to            on DI and                  coordinators, community based tourism
                                                    Hospitality and Tourism Management, such as         E-Learning)                  enterprises supervisors, entrepreneurs.
                                                    Hotel Management, Business Administration,
                                                    may also apply for admission into the
                                                    programme.

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Guide to Prospective Students - 2020

                                                                         Department of Management:
                         Offers various programmes in Business Management, Human Resources Management and Office Management and Technology.
 The Department likes to add value to student expectations through quality teaching and learning activities that would enable successful integration of theory and practice in the
                                                                       world of business management.
Bachelor of Business Management (07BBMA)           General admission requirements of NUST
                                                                                                        FM/PM/DI          3
NQF Level 7, Credits 369                           including at least an E-symbol in Mathematics.
                                                                                                                                   General higher level positions in purchasing,
                                                   A Bachelor of Business Management at NQF                                        logistics, operations, finance etc.
Bachelor of Business Management Honours
                                                   Level 7 with at least 360 credits or an equivalent   FM/PM/DI           1
(08BBMH) NQF Level 8, Credits 120
                                                   qualification from a recognised institution.
                                                                                                                                   Office Manager, Executive Secretary, Personal
Bachelor of Business and Information
                                                   General admission requirements of NUST.              FM/PM/DI          3        Assistant, Event Planners, Litigation Typists,
Administration (07BBIA)
                                                                                                                                   Front Desk Receptionists.
Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (07BENT)
                                                   General admission requirements of NUST.                 FM             3        Entrepreneur
NQF Level 7, Credits 395
                                                   A Bachelor of Management Honours degree or
                                                                                                                                   Academics, Business Consultants, Business
Master of Management (09MMA)                       and equivalent qualification or 4 year pre-NQF          PM             2
                                                                                                                                   Development Managers, Researchers etc.
                                                   qualification with a research
                                                                                                                                   Higher level positions in training and
Bachelor of Human Resources Management
                                                   General admission requirements of NUST.              FM/PM/DI          3        development, industrial relations, career
(07HRMB) NQF Level 7, NQF Credits 378
                                                                                                                                   management, health and safety management.
                                                   A Bachelor degree in Human Resources
Bachelor of Human Resources Management                                                                                             Management positions in purchasing,
                                                   Management or equivalent qualification at NQF         FM/PM             1
Honours (08HHRM) NQF Level 8, Credits 120                                                                                          logistics, operations and finance
                                                   Level 7.
                                                   A Bachelor of Human Resources Management
Master of Human Resources Management               Honours or equivalent at NQF Level 8 or a 4                                     Human Resources Manager, Labour Relations
                                                                                                           PM             2
(09MHRM)                                           year pre-NQF qualification with a research                                      Experts or Managers, Researchers, Academics
                                                   component.
                                                                   Department of Marketing and Logistics:
    Offers programmes in Marketing (where graduates will be able to perform 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), Transport Management (that aims to equip students with applied competencies
  in understanding and interpretation of transport safety and traffic management, transport economics and management and regulatory principles) and Logistics and Supply
                                                                                Chain Management.
Bachelor of Marketing (07MARB) NQF Level 7,        General admission requirements of NUST with
                                                   at least a D-symbol in Mathematics on NSSC           FM/PM/DI          3
Credits 367                                        Ordinary level.                                                                 Executive positions in marketing, sales,
                                                                                                                                   business development etc.
Bachelor of Marketing Honours (08HMAR) NQF         A Bachelor degree in Marketing or an equivalent      FM/PM/DI
Level 8, Credits 120                               qualification at NQF Level 7.                                           1
                                                   A Bachelor of Marketing Honours from a
                                                   recognised institution, or an equivalent
                                                   qualification at NQF Level 8, which include a                                   Marketing consultants, Marketing researchers,
Master of Marketing (09MARK)                       component of supervised research achieving            FM/PM            2        Brand Managers, Communication Managers,
                                                   a mark of 60% or higher. The applicant must                                     Marketing Lecturers
                                                   provide a personal letter providing reasons for
                                                   wishing to enrol for the programme.
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain             General admission requirements of NUST                                          Positions in supply chain management,
Management (07BLSC)                                including at least and E-symbol in Mathematics       FM/PM/DI                   intermodal transport, legal framework and
NQF Level 7, Credits 361                           on NSSC(O).                                                            3        information technology.
                                                   A Bachelor degree in Logistics and Supply
Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain             Chain Management, Transport Management of
Management Honours                                 Marketing or an equivalent qualification at NQF         PM              1
(08LSCH) NQF Level 8, Credits 120                  Level 7 from a recognized institution worth at
                                                   least 360 credits.                                                              Specialist and managerial roles in logistics and
                                                   A Bachelor Honours degree or its equivalent                                     supply chain management.
Master of Logistics and Supply Chain
                                                   in Logistics and Supply Chain Management or          PM (Block
Management (09MLSC)                                related cognate area of learning or equivalent        Mode)             1
NQF Level 9, Credits 240                           at NQF Level 8.
                                                   General admission requirements of NUST                                          Positions in transport management including
Bachelor of Transport Management (07BTMM)          including an E-symbol in Mathematics on                                         road safety and infrastructure management,
                                                   NSSC(O). Mature Age Entry Applicants must            FM/PM/DI          3
NQF Level 7, Credits 361                                                                                                           transport economics, legal framework and
                                                   score at least at least 50% in both English and                                 transport operations management.
                                                   Mathematics Proficiency Tests.
                                                                                                                                   Positions as sporting/ sport managers,
                                                   General admission requirements of NUST.
Bachelor of Sport Management (07BOSM)                                                                                              sport marketing executives, management/
                                                   Mature Age Entry Applicants must score at            FM/PM/DI          3        marketing executives, business development
NQF Level 7, Credits 362                           least at least 50% in English and Mathematics                                   executives, sporting brand managers/
                                                   Proficiency Tests.                                                              executives, sponsorship executives etc.

*Mode of Studies:
FM - Full Time, PM - Part Time, DI - Distance

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