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prospectus 2019/20 BOS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organisation
Table of Contents
About Us 4
• Studying in Botswana 6
• Studying in Lesotho 7
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Our Infrastructure 8
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Our Programmes 9
Faculty of Business & Accounting 12
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Faculty of Hospitality and Sustainable Tourism 44
Botho University - Quality is our core.
The 17 June 2013 marked a day in history when Botho University was awarded the BOS ISO 9001:2008 certification by the acting Managing Director
of Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS), Mr Keeper Morgan. The ISO 9001:2008 certification is considered “hard to obtain and difficult to maintain”
by some of its recipients. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Council and Botswana Training Authority were present
to witness this achievement. The certification was preceded by the launch of the educational institution transforming to a full fledged university.
These two milestones in the same year are testament to Botho University’s guarantee of excellence, leadership and innovation.
General Admissions Information 47
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International Students 50
Mrs Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor & Managing
Director, Botho University and Mr. Osborn Mbaiwa
of Quali Quest together celebrate BOS ISO 9001:
2008 Certificate awarded to Botho University. They
display the certificate for public viewing.
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Employability and Our Graduates 52
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Botho University Board Members, Executive Man-
agement, Managers, and BOBS Acting Director Mr.
Keeper Morgan display the BOBS iSO 9001: 2008
Flag that Botho is now authorised to fly high in all
its existing campuses.
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Mrs. Kate Sennye gives a hearty vote of thanks to
all those who had made the BOS ISO certification
and the official launch possible.
Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram and Mrs Kate Sennye, Botho
University Board Member and Advisory Council
Member enjoy a moment of victory together and
display the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate for the
public to see.
Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor and Man-
aging Director of Botho University receives the BOS
ISO 9001: 2008 certificate from BOBS Acting Direc-
tor, Mr. Keeper Morgan.
Quality & Accolades 55
BOBS acting Director Mr. Keeper Morgan congratu-
lating Botho University for successfully achieving
the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certification. He encour-
aged Botho to work hard in order to keep the cer-
tification.
BOS ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation. ........................................................................................
Quality is critical for all higher education institutions. ISO 9001:2008 is an international Quality Management System
standard that effectively improves products and service quality around the world in various sectors including
higher education. Within the Botho University context, ISO 9001:2008 certification has meant promotion of quality
awareness and quality assurance. Having undergone a rigorous screening of their processes and systems over the
past 1 ½ years, Botho University received this prestigious certificate for its Quality Management System from the
Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS). The BOS ISO 9001:2008 certification for Botho University has promoted high
quality education for the students, instilled self confidence, passion and commitment, resulting in the attainment
of the best results academically and in the world of work.
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P.O. Box 501564 P/Bag F451 P.O. Box 20157
Botho Education Park, Barclays Plaza, Opp. Maun Technical College,
Gaborone Blue Jacket Street, Boseja,
Tel: +267 391 9999 Francistown Maun
+267 391 9666 Tel: +267 244 0686 Tel: +267 686 5404
Fax: +267 318 7858 Fax: +267 244 0685 Fax: +267 686 5035
www.bothouniversity.ac.bw
BOS ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation
About Us
Botho University was established in 1997 and Botho University also offers a diverse range of
has rapidly evolved over the years to become programmes for in-service professionals and
a leading multidisciplinary high-quality tertiary organizations. Under the Corporate Training
education provider. Botho University was one of Department, there are over 200 short-term
the first local tertiary institutions in Botswana to be professional development programmes, which can
accredited by the Human Resources Development be customized to meet the client’s requirements.
Council (HRDC). All programmes are approved by BU currently has 5 campuses, Gaborone &
the Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) and Francistown in Botswana, Maseru in Lesotho,
the Council on Higher Education (CHE) in Lesotho. Botho Higher Education Institution - Windhoek
Botho University currently offers programmes Namibia and the Blended & Distance Learning
through five faculties namely Faculty of Business Campus (BDLC).
& Accounting, Faculty of Computing, Faculty of
Engineering and Applied Sciences, Faculty of Botho Higher Education Institution has been
Health and Education and Faculty of Hospitality established in Namibia by Botho University,
and Sustainable Tourism. Botswana as one of its international campuses.
Hence, by virtue of this relationship, BHEI
All our programmes have been developed with is affiliated to BU in terms of the agreement
inputs from industry thus our graduates are ready between the two entities.
to hit the ground running. We currently offer
qualifications from certificate level to master’s BHEI operates from Ausspannplatz, Windhoek.
degree level with plans in place for doctoral In the initial stages BHEI offers four qualifications
programmes to be rolled out very soon. With over from BU, to be increased as the institution grows,
3500 students and almost 350 staff members and thereafter as the institution strengthens
and growing, Botho University is a dynamic and its presence in Namibia, it may offer own
exciting place to be. qualifications as per the needs of the country.
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The franchise programmes currently offered by infrastructure and the latest technology driven
BHEI are in the key fields of Business, Health, learning resources. The campus in Gaborone is
Accounting, Computing and Finance. well known for being of international standards
and many national and international events have
Botho University’s strategic focus is to increase been held on the premises due to the quality of
student diversity by attracting international the facilities. The new state-of-the art campus in
students. Apart from Botswana and Lesotho, Francistown sits on the banks of Tati River and is
we already have several students from other fitted with LED lights to conserve energy. Apart
countries in the region such as South Africa, from Francistown, BU has already converted many
Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Democratic Republic of its light fittings in Gaborone Campus into eco
of Congo, and Ethiopia amongst others. friendly LED lights and has enormous plans in
pipeline to implement environmentally friendly
Botho University also has several partnerships with projects in the university’s existing and future
well-known regional and international institutions infrastructure.
such as University of Venda-RSA, KTH Royal
Institute of Technology-Sweden, Black Hills State Academic rigor combined with excellence
University-USA, University of Louisville-USA, in all extracurricular activities, ensures that
Indian School of Mines-India, Manipal University Botho University graduates possess a potent
in India and recently World Tourism Forum combination of skills. BU is one of the top ranked
Lucerne-Switzerland. Students studying with sporting institutions in Botswana having won top
Botho University have an immense opportunity to accolades and championships in the country. The
take advantage of these international partnerships University has top notch sporting facilities for
through student exchange programmes. BU basketball, netball, volleyball, soccer and chess.
students have had internship programmes in BU’s Gaborone campus has recently completed
India, USA, UK and Sweden amongst others, thus the modern mini-soccer turf suitable to play during
giving them incredible international exposure. day and night.
Botho University firmly believes in providing its Botho University is driven by the core values of
students with a superior learning environment. integrity, excellence, and inclusiveness and aims
The University continually invests in excellent to produce well-rounded, entrepreneurial, and
globally-employable graduates with the attitude,
knowledge, skills, and competencies to create
value and drive productivity increases needed
to catalyse sustainable economic growth. The
focus on quality has resulted in Botho University
becoming the only university in Botswana with
a BOS ISO 9001:2015 certification. With an
impeccable reputation for quality in the market,
Botho University graduates are leading the way in
transforming the economy.
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Studying in Botswana The two largest cities in Botswana are the Capital
City Gaborone and the “Capital of the North”
With a population of just over 2 million, the people Francistown. Botho University has campuses in
of Botswana have enjoyed independence for both cities. The local currency is the Botswana
over 50 years. English is the official language and Pula (BWP). 1USD = 10.42 BWP (approximately).
the medium of instruction in higher educational
institutions though Setswana is also widely Tourism and Culture
spoken.
Botswana is well-known for its diverse wildlife
Botswana enjoys a politically stable climate and is and is home to what is popularly known as
generally safe with a low crime rate. Transparency the Big Five - namely the lion, elephant, rhino,
International ranks it as the least corrupt country in leopard, and buffalo. Tourist attractions include the
Africa. The main source of income for the country Chobe National Park and Moremi Game Reserve.
is from diamonds, with Debswana, the world’s Botswana is also home to the world-famous
largest diamond producing company located here. Okavango Delta – one of the world’s largest
The government has implemented an Economic inland deltas. Other reserves include the Central
Diversification Drive (EDD) to reduce the Kalahari Game Reserve located in the Kalahari
overreliance on diamonds. The EDD has created Desert, Makgadikgadi Pans National Park, and
jobs in several industries necessitating the need Nxai Pan National Park. There are also specialised
for qualified graduates. sanctuaries like the Khama Rhino Sanctuary (for
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rhinoceros) and Makgadikgadi Pans Sanctuary (for city. The name ‘Lesotho’ loosely translates into
flamingos). Botswana’s internationally revered “the land of the people who speak Sesotho.”
safaris are simply a drive away for tourists, making The official languages of Lesotho are Sesotho
them an attractive option for a quick getaway. and English. Sesotho is closely related to
Setswana which is the most widely spoken &
Music and dance form a very integral part of the indigenous language in Botswana.
local culture and traditions. Traditional musical
instruments and clapping of hands are used to The local currency is the Lesotho loti,
create music and rhythms. The local communities plural maloti (LSL). 1 USD = 13.25 LSL
are also known for their skills in basket weaving (approximately). Situated between 28 and 31
and pottery (producing beautiful products for degrees south and between 27 and 30 degrees
commercial use). east, Lesotho lies entirely outside the tropics,
at a considerable height above sea level, and is
Studying in Lesotho thus free of bilharzia and malaria. It has a land
area of approximately 30, 555 km2, making it
The Kingdom of Lesotho is an independent similar in size to Belgium or a little larger than
country, with a population of roughly 2 million the State of Maryland in the USA.
people, which has the distinction of being
surrounded by another country, the Republic A land of mountains, Lesotho is the only
of South Africa. It is one of the few remaining country in the world which has all its land
monarchies in Africa. The Lesotho Government lying at altitudes more than 1500m above sea-
is a parliamentary or constitutional monarchy. level; it is a land of heights and extremes. The
highest mountain in Southern Africa, Thabana-
Botho University Lesotho campus is in Maseru, Ntlenyana, is in Lesotho, with a height of 3,
which is the country’s capital and the largest 482m, while the highest single drop falls in
Southern Africa, Maletsunyane, is also found
there, with a height of 192m. Finally, Lesotho
also has the highest abseiling cliff in the world
at 204m.
Often referred to as the “Switzerland of
Africa”, it is blessed with a beautiful, often
snow-capped range of mountains, the Maloti.
The Kingdom’s central position in the heart of
Africa’s second largest economy, South Africa,
which means residents are well served by air,
rail, and road links. Lesotho is only one hour by
air or four hours by road from South Africa’s
largest city, Johannesburg.
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Our INFRASTRUCTURE
Our Gaborone Campus Sports Facilities
Graduation Ceremony at Otse Multi-Purpose Hall, Gaborone
Mini Soccer Turf Botho Higher Education Institution in Namibia
Our Lesotho Campus
Our Francistown Campus Library
Fully Equipped Jewellery Labs Computer Labs
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING
PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES
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Business Programmes
MBA - 9MA - 17 Master of Business Administration (MBA)
BMA - 8BH - 17 BSc (Hons) in Business Management
NVC - 3CE - 15 Certificate in New Venture Creation
Accounting Programmes
ACC - 8BH - 17 BSc (Hons) in Accounting
FIN - 8BH - 17 BSc (Hons) in Finance
Professional Accounting Programmes
AAT - PD4 - 16 AAT - Association of Accounting Technicians
ACA - 8PL - 17 ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
BCA - 8AS - 13 BICA - Botswana Institute of Chartered Accountants
CMA - 8AD - 11 CIMA - Chartered Institute Of Management Accountants (Member of
The Chartered Institute of Management)
CFA - 8PQ - 15 CIPFA - Professional Qualification in International Public Financial Management
*Please contact the Admissions Department to find out which programmes are available in your choice
campus of study.
*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning
programmes by visiting www.bothouniversity.com
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FACULTY OF COMPUTING
PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES
CODE
MMT - 9MA - 15 MSc in Computer Systems Management
COM - 8BH - 11 BSc (Hons) in Computing
MMS - 8BH - 17 BSc (Hons) in Multimedia Systems
MCO - 8BO - 13 BSc (Hons) in Mobile Computing
NCF - 8BH - 13 BSc (Hons) in Network Security and Computer Forensics
CHM - 3CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Computer Hardware Maintenance and Networking
NAD - 7CE - 15 Certificate in Network Administration
CNA - 2CE - 17 Cisco Certified Network Associate Routing and Switching (CCNA)
DPB - 4CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Desktop Publishing
WDE - 3CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Web Designing
GDA - 3CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Graphic Design and Animation
DBA - 3CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Database Administration
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND APPLIED SCIENCES
PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES
CODE
CEN - 8BH - 14 BEng (Hons) in Computer Engineering
JMD - 8BH - 14 BSc (Hons) in Jewellery Management and Design
EIM - 3CE - 16 Certificate in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
*Please contact the Admissions Department to find out which programmes are available in your choice
campus of study.
*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning
programmes by visiting www.bothouniversity.com
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FACULTY OF HEALTH AND EDUCATION
PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES
CODE
HIM - 8BH - 13 BSc (Hons) in Health Information Management
CHC - 4CE - 15 Certificate in Child Care
HIN - 5CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Health Informatics
HME - 5CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Health Monitoring and Evaluation
HED - 8PD - 15 Post Graduate Diploma in Higher Education (PGDHE)
MED - 9MA - 15 MEd in Higher Education
FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
PROGRAMME PROGRAMMES
CODE
HMA - 8BH - 14 BSc (Hons) in Hospitality Management
ROP - 3CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Rooms Operations
FBO - 3CE - 15 Certificate Level 3 in Food and Beverage Operations
*Please contact the Admissions Department to find out which programmes are available in your choice
campus of study.
*Check our website for the latest updates on Campus Learning programmes and Distance Learning
programmes by visiting www.bothouniversity.com
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• G9 - OPS - 17: Operations Strategy (10)
Master of Business • G9 - TPN - 17: Technopreneurship (10)
Administration (MBA) • G9 - BST - 17: Business Statistics (10)
Recommended full-time study path: 2 Years
Programme details:
The programme consists of 11 core (required) Semester 1
modules and 8 elective modules. The Research • G9 - CBS - 17, G9 - MIS - 17, G9 - MAC - 17, G9 -
Methodology is a pre-requisite for the Dissertation PMT - 17
in the MBA Programme. Some modules may be Semester 2
co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be • G9 - MEC - 17, G9 - MGT - 17, G9 - FMT - 17, G9
taken together). The number at the end of the - DAS - 17
module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of Semester 3
the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning • G9 - STM - 17, G9 - BRM - 17
(guided, in-class and independent combined);
therefore a 10-credit module requires on average Select any two of the following
100 hours of learning from the student. The MBA • G9 - IIA - 17, G9 - RMF - 17,G9 - FMT- 17, G9
Programme will be Block Release and Distance - SMG - 17, G9 - NPD - 17, G9 - OPS - 17, G9 -
Learning. TPN - 17, G9 - BST - 17
Core modules: Semester 4
• G9 - DIS - 17
• G9 - CBS - 17: Collaborative Business Strategies (10)
• G9 - MIS -17: Management Information System (20) Admissions Criteria
• G9 - MAC - 17: Management Accounting (20) 1) Applicants are expected to have completed any
• G9 - PMT- 17: Project Management (10) Bachelor’s Degree, preferably from a recognised
• G9 - MEC - 17: Managerial Economics (10) institution.
• G9 - MGT - 17: Marketing Management (20) 2) Students should have at least 2 years of relevant
• G9 - FMT - 17: Financial Management (20) work experience.
• G9 - DAS - 17: Decision Analysis (10) 3) For enquiries and more information please visit
• G9 - STM - 17: Strategic Management (20) our website: www.bothouniversity.com
• G9 - BRM - 17: Business Research Methods (20)
• G9 - DIS - 17: Dissertation (60)
Elective modules:
Select any two from the following:
• G9 - IIA - 17: International Investment Analysis (10)
• G9 - RMF - 17: Risk Management in Financial
Institutions (10)
• G9 - FMM - 17: Financial Markets and Treasury
Management (10)
• G9 - SMG -17: Strategic Marketing (10)
• G9 - NPD - 17: New Product Development and
Management (10)
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• B8 - BRM - 13: Business Research Methods (20)
BSc (Hons) in Business • B8 - STM - 13: Strategic Management (20)
Management • B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
• B8 - PRO - 13: Project (40)
• B7 - FFM - 17: Fundamentals of Financial
Management (20)
Programme details:
Elective Modules:
The programme consists of core (required) and
Select one from the following:
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to
• B7 - CGV - 13: Corporate Governance (20)
pass another module or set of modules first). Some
• B7 - SMK - 13: Strategic Marketing (20)
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules
• B7 - PRM - 13: Project Management (20)
are required to be taken together). The number at
• B7 - CHM - 13: Change Management (20)
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the
• B8 - HRM - 13: Human Resources Management (20)
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10
• B8 - IEM - 13: Import and Export Management (20)
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent
Recommended full-time study path
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires
(4½ years):
on average 100 hours of learning from the student.
Semester 1:
Core Modules
• C5 - ICO - 13: Introduction to Computers (20) • B5 - BM1 - 13, D5 - CS1 - 17, C5 - ICO - 13, B5 - BS1 - 17
Semester 2:
• B5 - BM1 - 13: Business Management 1(20) • B5 - BM2 - 17, B5 - LAB - 13, B5 - BS2 - 17 , B5 - MIE - 17
• D5 - CS1 - 17: Communication & Study Skills 1(10) Semester 3:
• B5 - BM2 - 13: Business Management 2 (20) • B6 - MAE - 17, B6 - OBE - 13, A5 - IFA - 13, D5 - CS2 - 17
• B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of Business (20) Semester 4:
• D5 - CS2 - 17: Communication & Study Skills 2 (10) • A6 - COA - 17, B6 - MKT - 13, B6 - SBM - 17
• B6 - MAE - 17: Macroeconomics (10) Semester 5:
• B6 - OBE - 13: Organisational Behaviour (20) • B7 - OPM - 13, B7 - FFM - 17 Elective one from B7 -
• A5 - IFA - 13: Introduction to Financial CGV - 13, B7 - SMK - 13
Accounting (20)
Semester 6:
• B5 - BS1 - 17: Business Mathematics & • B7 - CF1 - 13, B7 - EBS - 13, and one elective from
Statistics 1 (10)
B7 - PRM - 13, B7 - CHM - 13
• B5 - BS2 - 17: Business Mathematics & Semester 7:
Statistics 2 (10)
• B5 - MIE - 17: Mircoeconomics (10) • B7 - PPR - 13
Semester 8:
• B6 - MKT - 13: Marketing Management (20) • B8 - BRM - 13, B8 - STM - 13, and one elective from
• A6 - COA - 17: Cost Accounting B8 - HRM - 13, B8 - IEM - 13
• B6 - SBM - 17: Small Business Management (20) Semester 9:
• B7 - OPM - 13: Operations Management (20) • B8 - ENT - 13, B8 - PRO - 13
• B7 - CF1 - 13: Corporate Finance (20)
• B7 - EBS - 13: E-Business (20)
• B7 - PPR - 13: Professional Practice in Business (60)
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Admissions Criteria There is also a written exam. The pedagogical model
is based on a process that starts with the question
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully why (theory), how (practice), learning (assessment
completed secondary schooling. The typical entry and feedback), and conclusion (outcomes).
requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary Prerequisites
school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana), Students must be enrolled in an accredited college or
LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates should have passed selected through the criteria set by the government.
in a minimum of five BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent
subjects including English and Mathematics with a Examination
minimum of a C in Mathematics. • Assignments and presentations group/
individual 50%
2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher • Final executive summary group/individual 50%
Diploma in related field may be given exemptions
based on the credit point equivalency Students will be required to satisfactory complete
all of the course assignments in order to receive a
3) For enquiries and more information please visit passing grade. Attendance is compulsory.
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Recommended full-time study path: 6 months
Admission Criteria
Certificate in New Venture
Creation Applicants should have:
Senior secondary school leaving certificate such as
BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent Candidates above 25
Programme details: years with at least 5 years of work experience, of
The programme consists of 19 core (required) which at least 2 years must be at Level 3 equivalent
modules. The number at the end of the module in may be considered under mature entry criteria.
parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module.
1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided,
in-class and independent combined); therefore a
10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of
learning from the student.
Structure
This is a six months full time course. There will be
two intensive weeklong sessions; spaced over a
period of 6months.
Teaching methods
A blend of teaching methods including lectures,
guest lectures, case analysis and presentations,
project work and group discussions will be used
for the course. There will be individual and/or group
presentation during and at the end of the course.
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• B7 - CGV - 13: Corporate Governance
BSc (Hons) in Accounting • B5 - BS2 - 17: Business Mathematics &
Statistics 2 (10)
• B6 - MAE - 17: Macroeconomics (10)
Programme details: • A7 - CFI -13: Corporate Finance (20)
The programme consists of core (required) and • A8 - AFR - 17: Advanced Financial Reporting (20)
elective modules as follows. Some modules may • A6 - CDA - 17: Computerised Accounting (20)
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to
pass another module or set of modules first). Some Elective Modules
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules
are required to be taken together). The number at Select one from the following:
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the • A7 - PSF - 17: Public Sector Financial Reporting (10)
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 • A7 - COL - 17: Company Law (10)
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent Select one from the following:
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires • A8 - ADT - 17: Advanced Taxation(20)
on average 100 hours of learning from the student. • B8 - STM - 17: Strategic Management (10)
• A8 - AAA - 17: Advanced Audit and Assurance (10)
Core modules:
Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):
• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20)
Semester 1:
• A5 - FBF - 13: Fundamentals of Business and
C5 - ICO - 11, A5 - FBF - 13, D5 - CS1 - 17,
Finance (20)
B5 - BS1 - 17
• D5 - CS1 - 17: Communication and Study Skills
Semester 2:
1 (10)
A5 - IFA - 13, B5 - LAB - 13, D5 - CS2 - 17,
• A5 - IFA - 13: Introduction to Financial
B5 - BS2 - 17
Accounting (20)
Semester 3:
• B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of Business (20)
A6 - PEA - 13, A6 - FA1 - 17, B6 - MIE - 17,
• D5 - CS2 - 17: Communication & Study Skills 2 (10)
A6 - CDA - 17
• A6 - PEA - 13: Principles of Ethics and Assurance (20)
Semester 4:
• A7 - MAC - 17: Management Accounting (20)
A6 - FA2 - 17, A6 - POT - 13, B6 - MAE - 17,
• B5 - BS1 - 17: Business Mathematics & Statistics 1 (10)
A6 - COA - 17
• A6 - FA1 - 17: Financial Accounting 1 (20)
Semester 5:
• A6 - POT - 13: Principles of Taxation (20)
A7 - TAX - 17, A7 - MAC - 17, A7 - FRI - 17
• A7 - TAX - 17: Taxation (20)
Semester 6:
• A7 - AAS - 17: Audit and Assurance (20)
A7 - CFI - 13, A7 - AAS - 17, A7 - FR2 - 17 Elective
• A7 - FR1 - 17: Financial Reporting 1 (20)
(one of A7 - PSF - 17, A7 - COL - 17)
• A6 - COA - 17: Cost Accounting (10)
Semester 7:
• A7 - FR2 - 17: Financial Reporting 2 (10)
A7 - PPA - 17
• A7 - PPA - 17: Professional Practice in
Semester 8:
Accounting (60)
A8 - AFR - 17, A7 - CGV - 13 Elective (two of A8 -
• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
ADT - 17, A8 - AAA - 17, B8 - STM - 17)
• A8 - PRO - 13: Project (40)
Semester 9:
• B6 - MIE - 17: Microeconomics (10)
B8 - ENT - 13, A8 - PRO - 13
• A6 - FA2 - 17: Financial Accounting 2 (10)
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Admissions Criteria • A6 - PA2 - 17: Principles of Accounting-II (10)
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
• A6 - FEC - 15: Financial Economics (20)
completed secondary schooling. The typical entry
• A6 - PEA - 13: Principles of Ethics and Assurance (20)
requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
• A6 - POT - 13: Principles of Taxation (20)
LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
• A6 - STF - 15: Statistics for Finance (20)
school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
• A7 - CFM - 15: Corporate Financial Management (20)
LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates should have passed
• A7 - RMI - 15: Principles of Risk Management
and Insurance (20)
in a minimum of five BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent
subjects including English and Mathematics with a
• A7 - SPM - 15: Security Analysis and Portfolio
Management (20)
minimum of a C in Mathematics.
• A7 - INM - 15: Investment Management (20)
2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher • A7 - FIA - 15: Fixed Income Analysis (20)
Diploma in related field may be given exemptions • A7 - PRF - 17: Professional Practice in Finance (60)
based on the credit point equivalency. • A8 - IFM - 15: International Financial
Management (20)
3) For enquiries and more information please visit • A8 - BOS - 15: Banking Operations and Services (20)
our website: www.bothouniversity.com • B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
• A8 - FPR -17: Finance Project (40)
• A6 - CFA - 17: Computerised Accounting (10)
BSc (Hons) in Finance
Elective modules:
Select one from the following:
Programme details: • A7 - VCF - 15: Venture Capital Financing (20)
The programme consists of core (required) and • A7 - CFR - 15: Corporate Financial Reporting (20)
elective modules as follows. Some modules may • Select one from the following:
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to • A8 - CGO - 15: Corporate Governance (20)
pass another module or set of modules first). Some • A8 - PRF - 15: Project Finance (20)
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules • A8 - IMS - 15: Introduction to Management
are required to be taken together). The number at Science (20)
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the
Recommended full-time study path
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10
(4½ years):
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on Semester 1:
average 100 hours of learning from the student. • C5 - ICO - 11, A5 - FFI - 14, A5 - PA1 - 14
Semester 2:
Core modules: • A5 - FMT - 15, B5 - LAB - 13, D5 - CSS - 14
•C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20) Semester 3:
•A5 - FFI - 14: Fundamentals of Finance (20) • A6 - FFM - 15, A6 - PA2 - 15, A6 - FEC - 15, A6 -
•A5 - PA1 - 14: Principles of Accounting 1 (20) CAF - 17
•A5 - FMT - 15: Financial Markets (20) Semester 4:
•B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of Business (20) • A6 - PEA - 13, A6 - POT - 13, A6 - STF - 15
•D5 - CSS - 14: Communication and Study Skills (20) Semester 5:
•A6 - FFM - 15: Fundamentals of Financial • A7 - CFM - 15, A7 - RMI - 15, A7 - SPM - 15
Management (20)
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Semester 6:
• A7 - INM - 15, A7 - FIA - 15, Elective (one of A7 - AAT - Association of Accounting
VCF - 15, A7 - CFR - 15)
Semester 7: Technicians
• A7 - PRF - 17
Semester 8: Programme details:
• A8 - IFM - 15,A8 - BOS - 15, Elective (one of A8 - The programme offered by AAT covers a range
CGO - 15, A8 - PRF - 15, A8 - IMS - 15) of basic accounting papers, from double-entry
Semester 9: bookkeeping, basics of costing, administrative
• B8 - ENT - 15, A8 - FPR - 17 structure and functions of an accounting department
etc. It will also expose students to elementary
Admissions Criteria levels of accounting packages and to the basics of
computers. It’s ideal if you’re new to working in
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
finance or you’re looking to expand and develop your
completed secondary schooling. The typical entry
foundation knowledge and skills.
requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
The levels in Year 2 Semesters 3 & 4 cover higher
school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
level accounting tasks, including taxation, auditing,
LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates should have passed
reviewing and commenting on financial performance
in a minimum of five BGCSE, LGCSE or equivalent
of companies, drafting financial statements,
subjects including English and Mathematics with a
managing budgets and preparing the accounts
minimum of a C in Mathematics.
of companies and other legal entities. A perfect
situation when you want to advance your career and
2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher
want a qualification to give you the confidence and
Diploma in related field may be given exemptions
proof that you have the skills to do the job. Once
based on the credit point equivalency.
you’ve achieved this qualification, you’ll be the
proud owner of the AAT Accounting Qualification.
3) For enquiries and more information please visit
With evidence of one year’s past relevant work
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
experience - attained while you were training maybe
- you’ll be able to apply to become a full member of
AAT and use the letters MAAT after your name.
Learning, Teaching & Assessment
Guided Learning: The students will be exposed
to lectures, tutorials and supervised study by the
teachers.
Lectures: The teacher will present materials either
orally or by the use of other teaching aids.
Online Learning: The lecture notes, online tests,
additional study material, discussion groups, links
to related subjects etc will be made available to
students.
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Independent Learning: The students will have to Semester 2
undertake self-directed independent learning where • AVBK1, MMAC1, FAPR1, SPSH1, ETFA1
the teacher acts as a guide.
Semester 3
Assessment: This will be of various types. It could • FSLC1, ASYC1, Electives (One of CDMT1,
be written or objective type (multiple choices) or a ETAU1, BSTX1, PLTX1, CTRM1)
combination of both. Refer to AAT website
www.aat.org.uk for details. Semester 4
• MDCL1, MDCL1
(Year 1-Semester 1)
Foundation Certificate in Accounting The above information is true at the time of
publishing. For latest updates and for more details,
Core Modules:
especially on the new AAT curriculum, please refer
• BTRN2: Bookkeeping Transactions (10) to the AAT official website: www.aat.org.uk
• ELCO2: Elements of Costing (10)
• UACS2: Using Accounting Software (20) Students will be eligible for respective level
• BKCL2: Bookkeeping Controls (10) certificates from AAT as per AAT regulations on
• WEFN2: Work Effectively in Accounting and Finance (10) successful completion of the required modules.
• AVBK1: Advanced Book Keeping (15)
Admissions Criteria
• MMAC1: Management Accounting: Costing (20)
• IDRX1: Indirect Tax (10) 1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
• FAPR1: Final Accounts Preparation (15) completed secondary schooling. The typical entry
• SPSH1: Spreadsheets for Accountants (5) requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
• ETFA1: Ethics for Accountants (5) LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
• FSLC1: Financial Statements of Limited school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
Companies (20) LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to
• ASYC1: Accounting Systems and Controls (20) achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.
• MABU1: Management Accounting: Budgeting (20)
• MDCL1: Management Accounting: Decision 2) Applicants must have 10 points in English and
and Control (20) Mathematics combined or 32 points in the top 5
Electives subjects.
• CDMT1:Credit Management 3) For exemptions, please refer to the official
• ETAU1: External Auditing website AAT: www.aat.org.uk
• BSTX1: Business Tax
• PLTX1: Personal Tax
• CTRM1: Cash Treasury Management 4) For enquiries and more information please visit
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Recomentded Year Path
(2 Years):
Semester 1
• BTRN2, ELCO2, UACS2, WEFN2
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ACCA - Association of Chartered Semester 3
Certified Accountants • FR - Financial Reporting
• AA - Audit and Assurance
Semester 4
Programme details: • FM - Financial Management
ACCA is a great choice for professional development. • PM - Performance Management
It can offer you excellent job prospects. Because • EPS - Ethics and Professional Skills
accountants play a central function in any business,
accountancy offers you prestige and responsibility. (If a student exits after successful completion
Apart from successfully passing the papers, you of semester 4 then the student is eligible for a
will also need to complete three years relevant ACCA - Advanced Diploma in Accounting and
experience. A complete ACCA is equivalent to a Business qualification)
master’s degree.
Semester 5
Learning, Teaching & Assessment • SBR - Strategic Business Reporting
• SBL - Strategic Business Leader
Guided Learning: The students will be exposed to
lectures, tutorials and supervised study by the teachers. Semester 6 (any two papers)
Lectures: The teacher will present materials either • AFM - Advanced Financial Management
orally or by the use of other teaching aids. • APM - Advanced Performance Management
• AAA - Advanced Audit and Assurance
Online Learning: The lecture notes, online tests, • ATX - Advanced Taxation
additional study material, discussion group and links
to related subjects will be made available to students. * The sequence of the papers being taught may
Independent Learning: The students will have to be changed with the explicit permission of the
undertake self-directed independent learning where Dean.
the teacher acts as a guide.
**To be done if the student did not complete or
Assessment: This will be of various types. It could was exempted from A6 - FIP in semester 1.
be written or objective type (multiple choice) or a
combination of both. For details refer to ACCA The above information is true at the time of
website www.accaglobal.com publishing.
Year 1: Semester 1 & 2 For latest updates and for more details refer to the
ACCA official website: www.accaglobal.com
Semester 1
• AB - Accountant in Business Admissions Criteria
• MA - Management Accounting
• FA - Financial Accounting Applicant should have passed ‘A’ level
or an equivalent qualification as required
(If a student exits after successful completion of by ACCA http://www.accaglobal.com/in/
semester 1 then the student is eligible for a en/qualifications/glance/acca/minimum-
ACCA - Diploma in Accounting and Business entrance-requirements.html
qualification)
Semester 2
• LW - Corporate and Business Law
• TX - Taxation
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BICA - Botswana Institute of Semester 1 (Certificate Level)
Chartered Accountants • MIS Management Information
• ACC Accounting
Semester 2
Programme details: • LAW Law
The BICA course not only lays emphasis on the • ASU Assurance
academics but also on the practical training aspect.
The student is exposed to all possible aspects of Year 2: Semester 3 & 4
accounting, including pure accounting, financial
reporting, auditing, taxation, financial management Semester 3
etc. These papers are covered very extensively and • POT Principle of Tax
in great depth. A student completing the ACA course • B&F Business and Finance
offered by BICA not only has expert theoretical
knowledge but also has the practical hands-on (If a student exits after successful completion of
knowledge. A student passing the ACA course can semester 3 then the student is eligible for a
expect the best accounting jobs. BICA - Certificate Level qualification)
Learning, Teaching & Assessment Semester 4 (Professional Level)
• FM Financial Management FM
Guided Learning: The students will be exposed • FA Financial Accounting & Reporting
to lectures, tutorials and supervised study by the
teachers. Year 3: Semester 5 & 6
Lectures: The teacher will present materials either Semester 5
orally or by the use of other teaching aids. • TCO Tax Compliance
• A&A Audit & Assurance
Online Learning: The lecture notes, online tests, Semester 6
additional study material, discussion groups and • BS Business Strategy
links to related subjects will be made available to • BPT Business Planning: Taxation
students.
Year 4: Semester 7 & 8
Independent Learning: The students will have to
undertake self-directed independent learning where Semester 7 (Advanced Level)
the teacher acts as a guide. • SBM Strategic Business Management
• CR Corporate Reporting
Assessment: This will be of various types. It could
be written or objective type (multiple choices) or a Semester 8
combination of both. For details please refer to the • CST: Case Study
BICA website www.bica.org
* The sequence of the papers being taught may
be changed with the explicit permission of the
Dean.
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of TWE (Technical Work Experience)
The above information is true at the time of
publishing.
For latest updates and for more details refer to the
BICA official website: www.bica.org.bw
Admissions Criteria
Applicant should have passed ‘A’ level or an
equivalent qualification recognised by BICA
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F2: Advanced Financial Reporting
CIMA - Chartered MSC: Management Case Study
Institute Of Management E3: Strategic Management
P3: Risk Management
Accountants (Member of F3: Financial Strategy
SCS: Strategic Case Study
The Chartered Institute of
Management) Semester 1
B2, B3
Semester 2
Learning, Teaching & Assessment
B1, B4
Semester 3
Guided Learning: The students will be exposed to
E1, P1
lectures, tutorials and supervised study guided by
Semester 4
the teachers.
F1, OCS
Lectures: The teacher will present materials either Semester 5
orally or by the use of other teaching aids. E2, P2
Semester 6
Online Learning: The lecture notes, on-line tests, F2, MCS
additional study material, discussion groups and Semester 7
links to related subjects, amongst other things, will E3, P3
be made available to students. Semester 8
F3, SCS
Independent Learning: The students will have to
do self-directed independent learning where the Typical Study Schedule (credits shown in
teacher will be acting as a guide. brackets)
Assessment: This will be of various types. It could *The sequence of the papers being taught may
be written or online objective type (multiple choices) be changed with the explicit permission of the
or a combination of both. For details refer to CIMA Dean.
website www.cimaglobal.com
The above information is true at the time of
publishing. For latest updates and for more details
Core Modules:
on practical work experience etc. please refer to the
B2: Fundamentals of Management Accounting
CIMA official website: www.cimaglobal.com
B3: Fundamentals of Financial Accounting
B1: Fundamentals of Business Economics Admissions Criteria
B4: Fundamentals of Ethics, Corporate Governance
and Business Law 1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
E1: Organisational Management completed secondary schooling. The typical entry
P1: Management Accounting requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
F1: Financial Reporting & Taxation LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
OCS: Operational Case Study school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
E2: Project & Relationship Management LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to
P2: Management Accounting achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.
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2) Applicants must have 10 points in English and Online Learning: The lecture notes, online tests,
Mathematics combined or 32 points in the top 5 additional study material, discussion group and
subjects. links to related subjects will be made available to
students.
3) For more detailed information on admission
criteria and exemptions please refer to the CIMA
website www.cimaglobal.com Independent Learning: The students will carry out
self–directed learning for which the teacher will act
4) For enquiries and more information please visit only as a guide.
our website: www.bothouniversity.com
Assessment: This will be of various types. it could
be written or online, objective type or a combination
of both. For details refer to CIPFA website
Professional Qualification in www.cipfa.org
International Public Financial Year 1 Semesters 1 & 2
Management
Semester 1
• A6- FAC-15 – Financial Accounting
Programme details: • A6-MAC-15 – Management Accounting
CIPFA is the professional accountancy body Semester 2
dedicated to people in public finance throughout the • A6-PFR-15 – Public Sector Financial Reporting
world. It is the world’s only professional accountancy • A6-AAS-15 – Audit and Assurance
body to specialize in public services. Its portfolio of
qualifications is the foundation for a career in public Year 2 Semesters 3 & 4
finance. They include the benchmark professional
qualification for public sector accountants as well as Semester 3
a postgraduate diploma for people already working • A6 - FMA - 15: Financial Management
in leadership positions. Globally, CIPFA leads the • A6 - BCM - 15: Business & Change Management
way in public finance by standing up for sound
public financial management and good governance. (If a student exits after successful completion
The organization works with donors, partner of semesters 1, 2 and 3 then the student will be
governments, accountancy bodies and public sector eligible for a Diploma in International Public
entities around the world to advance public finance Financial Management)
and support better public services.
Semester 4
Learning, Teaching & Assessment: • A7-GPE-15 – Governance, Public Policy and
Ethics
Guided Learning: The students will be exposed • A7-PFI-15 – Public Finance
to lectures, tutorials and supervised study
administered by the teachers. Year 3 Semesters 5 & 6
Lectures: The teacher will present materials either Semester 5
orally or by the use of other teaching aids. • A7 - CF1 - 15: Company Financial Reporting
• A7 - SPD - 15: Strategy and Policy Development
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semester 4 and 5 then the student will be eligible
for an Advanced Diploma in International Public
Financial Management)
Semester 6
• A7 - PF1 - 15: Public Finance
• A8 - STS - 15: Case Study
(After successful completion of semester 6
the student will be awarded a Professional
Qualification in International Public Financial
Management
* The sequence of papers being taught may
be changed with the explicit permission of the
Dean.
The above information is true at the time of
publishing.
For the latest updates and more details refer to the
CIPFA official website: www.cipfa.org
Admissions Criteria
Applicant should have a qualification as
required by CIPFA http://www.cipfa.org/join/
graduate-entry/minimumentry-requirements
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MSc in Computer Systems • C9 - PRM - 15, C9 - CNS - 15
• Elective 1 (C9 - EOT - 15 / C9 - ADS - 15 / C9 - OBI -15)
Management Semester 3:
• C9 - RPP - 15, C9 - EAI - 15
• Elective 2 (C9 - IRD -15 / C9 - HRM -15 / C9 - ISM -15)
Programme Details: Semester 4:
The programme consists of core (required) and • C9 - PWD - 15
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to Admissions Criteria
pass another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are 1) Applicants are expected to have completed a
required to be taken together). The number at the Bachelors Degree, preferably up to Honors level
end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit from a recognised institution.
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided and independent combined); 2) For enquiries and more information please visit
therefore a 10 credit module requires on average our website: www.bothouniversity.com
100 hours of learning from the student.
Core Modules:
• C6 - DCN - 15: Data Communication and Networking
(10)
• C6 - IWP -15: Internet and Web Programming (10)
• C7 - SAD - 15: Systems Analysis and Design (10)
• C5 - SOE - 15: Software Engineering Foundations (10)
• C7 - MIS - 15: Management Information Systems (10)
• C6 - SQA - 15: Software Quality and Assurance (10)
• C9 - PRM - 15: Project Management (20)
• C9 - CNS - 15: Computer Network Security (20)
• C9 - RPP - 15: Research Methods and Project Planning (20)
• C9 - EAI - 15: Enterprise Application Integration (20)
• C9 - PWD - 15: Project Work and Dissertation (60)
Recommended Full time study path
(For IT Students: 1 ½ Years, For Non IT
Students: 2 Years):
IT students are exempted from Semester 1.
Semester 1:
• C6 - DCN - 15 , C6 - IWP - 15, C7 - SAD - 15, C5 - SOE
- 15, C7 - MIS - 15, C6 - SQA - 15
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Elective modules:
BSc (Hons) in Mobile Select Two from the following:
• C8 - MIA - 13: Mobile Internet Applications and
Computing Services (20)
• C8 - DIS - 13: Distributed Systems (20)
Programme details: • C8 - WNS - 13: Wireless Network Security (20)
The programme consists of core (required) and • C8 - MEC - 13: Mobile Electronic Commerce (20)
elective modules as follows. Some modules may • E8 - ISD - 18: Innovation for sustainable
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to development (20)
pass another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules Recommended full-time study path
are required to be taken together). The number at (4½ years):
the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 Semester 1:
hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent • C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CS1 - 13
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires on Semester 2:
average 100 hours of learning from the student. • C5 - CSA - 11, C5 - OSH - 11, D5 - CS2 - 13
Semester 3:
Core modules: • C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
• C5 - ICO - 11: Introduction to Computers (20) Semester 4:
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics - 1 (20) • C6 - MDC - 13, C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - WCD - 11
• D5 - CS1 - 13: Communication Study Skills 1 (20) Semester 5:
• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer Systems Architecture (20) • C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - MTE - 13, C7 - MOS - 13
• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems and Hardware Semester 6:
(20) • C7 - WNM - 13, C7 - MDP - 13, C7 - DCO - 13
• D5 - CS2 - 13: Communication Study Skills 2 (20) Semester 7:
• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying and Managing • C7 - PPR - 11
Databases (40) Semester 8:
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to Programming using • C8 - MID - 13, Elective (Two of C8 - DIS - 13,
C++ (20) • C8 - WNS - 13, C8 - MIA - 13, C8 - MEC - 13)
• C6 - MDC - 13: Mobile Communications (20) Semester 9:
• C6 - MD1 - 11: Managing Business Desktops 1 (20) • C8 - PRO - 11, Elective (B8 - ENT - 13, E8 - ISD -
• C6 - WCD - 11: Web Content Development (20) 18)
• C7 - JAV - 11: Programming Using Java (20)
• C7 - MTE - 13: Mobile Technologies (20) Admissions Criteria
• C7 - MOS - 13: Mobile Operating Systems (20)
• C7 - DCO - 13: Data Communications (20) 1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
• C7 - WNM - 13: Wireless Networks and Mobile completed secondary schooling. The typical entry
System Architecture (20) requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
• C7 - MDP - 13: Mobile Device Programming (20) LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent secondary
• C7 - PPR - 11: Professional Practice in school qualification. BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
Computing (60) LGCSE (in Lesotho) candidates are required to
• C8 - MID - 13: Mobile Interaction Design (20) achieve a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five subjects.
• B8 - ENT - 13: Essentials of Entrepreneurship (20)
• C8 - PRO - 11: Project (40) 2) Applicants must have 10 points in English and
Mathematics combined or 32 points in the top 5
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3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Security (20)
Diploma in related field may be given exemptions • C6 - MD1 - 11: Managing Business Desktops (20)
based on the credit point equivalency. • C6 - IDS - 13: Information and Data Security (20)
• C6 - CFD - 13: Computer Forensics and Data
4) For enquiries and more information please visit Recovery (20)
our website: www.bothouniversity.com • C7 - JAV - 11: Programming using Java (20)
• C7 - PIS - 11: Protocols and Internetworking
BSc (Hons) in Network Security •
standards (20)
C7 - BIF - 13: Biometric Fundamentals (20)
and Computer Forensics • C7 - NH1 - 11: Managing Network Hardware 1 (20)
• C7 - EHK - 13: Ethical Hacking (20)
The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Network • C7 - CYL - 17: Cyber Law (20)
Security and Computer Forensics is targeted at those • C7 - PPR - 11: Professional Practice (60)
wishing to enter the Information Technology (IT) • C8 - NH2 - 11: Managing Network Hardware 2 (20)
sector as Computer Forensic Analysts, Vulnerability • C8 - MAN - 13: Malware Analysis (20)
Security Research Engineers, Digital Forensic • B8 - ENT - 11: Essentials of Entrepreneuship (20)
Examiners, Malware Media Forensic Analysts, • C8 - PRO - 11: Project (40)
Forensic Auditors, Network Security Specialists, • E8 - ISD - 18: Innovation for sustainable
Computer Crime Investigators or Security Analysts, Development (20)
among other things.
Elective modules:
Programme details: The programme consists of Select One from the following:
core (required) and elective modules as detailed • C8 - CCI - 13 Cyber Crime Investigation (20) or C8 -
below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. WNA - 11 Windows Network Administration (20)
may require the student to pass another module or Semester 1:
set of modules first). Some modules may be co- • C5 - ICO - 11, C5 - MAT - 11, D5 - CSS - 14
requisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken
Semester 2:
together). The number at the end of the module in
parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module.
• C5 - CSA - 11,C5 - OSH - 11, C6 - IPC - 11
Semester 3:
1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided,
in-class and independent combined); therefore a
• C6 - QMD - 11, C6 - FNS - 13
10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of Semester 4:
learning from the student. • C6 - MD1 - 11, C6 - IDS - 13, C6 - CFD - 13
Semester 5:
Core modules: • C7 - JAV - 11, C7 - PIS - 11, C7 - BIF - 13
• C5 - ICO - 11:Introduction to Computers (20) Semester 6:
• C5 - MAT - 11: Mathematics for Computing (20) • C7 - NH1 - 11, C7 - EHK - 13, C7 - CYL - 13
• D5 - CSS - 14: Communication & Study Skills (20) Semester 7:
• C5 - CSA - 11: Computer Systems Architecture (20) • C7 - PPR - 11,
• C5 - OSH - 11: Operating Systems & Hardware (20) Semester 8:
• C6 - IPC - 11: Introduction to programming using • C8 - NH2 - 11, C8 - MAN - 13
C++ (20) • Elective (one of C8 - WNA - 11, C8 - CCI - 13)
• C6 - QMD - 11: Querying & Managing Database (40) Semester 9:
• C8 - PRO - 11, Elective (E8 - ISD - 18, B8 - ENT
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