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POLYTECHNIC OF NAMIBIA

transforming into Namibia University of Science and Technology

YEARBOOK 2014

PART 9

CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING

(Note:The nal interpretation of all regulations in this Yearbook for the Centre for Openand Lifelong Learning shall be vested in Council).


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NOTE

TheYearbook for the Centre for Open and Lifelong Learning is valid for 2014 only. Curriculaand syllabi may be amended for 2015.

It is obtainable free of charge from:

The Registrar

Polytechnic of Namibia

Private Bag 13388

Windhoek

NAMIBIA

Location: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek

Telephone: (+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118

Fax: (+264-61) 207 2113

Website: www.polytechnic.edu.na

E-mail: [email protected]

Although the information contained in this Yearbook has been compiled as accurately aspossible. Council and Senate accept no responsibility for any errors and omissions, which mayoccur. The Polytechnic retains the right to amend regulations or conditions without prior notice.

Due to the rapidly changing external environment that many programmes operate in, and thePolytechnics desire to remain constantly relevant in its offerings, some programmes may besignicantly amended after publication of this Yearbook. Please consult our website for the

latest versions of our curricula, syllabi and academic regulations.

The fact that particulars of a specic programme, eld of study, subject, or course have beenincluded in this Yearbook does not necessarily mean that such a programme, eld of study,subject, or course will be offered in the academic year 2014.

Polytechnic of Namibia/Ofce of the Registrar.


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CONTACT DETAILS

Central Administration and Lecturers Ofces

Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIAStreet Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIAStudent post to: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA

Website: www.polytechnic.edu.naEmail: [email protected]


Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIAStreet Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIATel: 207 2081/2206Fax: 207 2208Website: www.polytechnic.edu.na/collE-mail: [email protected]

TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Polytechnic Switchboard Operator: 207 9111

Ofce of the Rector: Rector 207 2000/1-3 Vice-Rector: Administration & Finance 207 2004/5 Vice-Rector: Academic Affairs & Research 207 2280/1

Ofce of the Registrar: Registrar 207 2008/2118 Deputy Registrar 207 2379/2053 Examinations Ofce 207 2027/2412

Student Enquiries, Registrations,and Records 207 2056

Ofce of the Bursar: Bursar 207 2007

Ofce of the DOS: Dean of Students 207 2165 Students Councillor 207 2270 Cultural Department 207 2070 Sports Department 207 2298

Students Representative Council: 207 2457

Computer Services: Manager 207 2275Library: Library, Enquiries and Loan Counter 207 2022/2621Hostels:

Men: Shangri-La Superintendent 207 2132House Committee 207 2375Call Ofce 229413/233130

Ladies: Mon Resa Superintendent 207 2131House Committee 207 2127Call Ofce 229405/234193/

233100

Ladies: HpkerSuperintendent 207 2131House Committee 207 2130

NB: The international code in all numbers is +264-61


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CONTENTS

CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING PageNote iiContact Details iiiContents iv

Staff 1Distance Education: Qualications 3Distance Education Information 4

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 18Public Management 18Bachelor of Public Management (New) 21Bachelor of Technology: Public Management 23Accounting and Finance 27Bachelor of Accounting (General) 27Bachelor of Accounting (Charted Accountancy) 32Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance 38

Business Management 40Bachelor of Business Management 40Bachelor of Business Administration 44Marketing 49Bachelor of Marketing 49Human Resouces Management 59Bachelor of Human Resources Management 59Ofce Management and Technology 65Bachelor of Ofce Management and Technology (New) 65Economics 74Bachelor of Economics 74Bachelor of Technology in Economics 79Transport and Logistics Management 82Bachelor of Transport Management 82Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management 85Languages 88Bachelor of English 88Communication 90Bachelor of Communication 90Hospitality and Tourism Management 94Bachelor of Hospitality Management 94Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management 95Nature Conservation 96

Certicate in Community Based Natural Resource Management 96Certicate in Namibian Environmental Education 97Technical and Vocational Education and Training 98Diploma in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer 100

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 102Languages 102Bachelor of English Honours 102Public Management 104Bachelor of Public Management Honours 104Marketing 105Bachelor of Marketing Honours 105

Human Resources Management 107Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours 107Economics 110Bachelor of Economics Honours (Phasing in 2015) 110


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Director : Delvaline Mwes, B.Sc. (UJ), HED (PG), B.Ed, M.Ed. (UNAM), PhD (Stell.)Deputy Director : VacantCoordinator: Courseware

Development : VacantInstructional Designer: Print-Based : Antoinette Wentworth, M.Ed. (USA)Coordinator: Academic Support : Judith Britz, B.A. HED (PG) (UNAM) : Martha Niitembu, BETD (OLE), ACE (VISTA), B.Ed. (UJ), M.Ed. (Rhodes)Coordinator: Administrative Support : Yvonne Tjizumaue, ND: Commerce (PoN)Coordinator: Educational - : Leena Kloppers,B.Sc.: Comp. Sci. & Tech. Statis. Technologist (UNAM), MA: Open, Distance and Flexible Learning (Univ. of London)Educational Technologist : Helvi Wheeler, B.Sc.: IT (Wilberforce Univ.), M.Ed.

e-Learning (Univ. Illinois)Student Support Ofcers : Johnson Mutirua, Cert: Edu. for Develp.

(NAMCOL) : Gillian Feris,ND: HRM (PoN) : Brenda Kaumbangere, Cert. ICDL (NAMCOL)

: Henrietha Beukes: Macdonald Handura, Cert: ICDL (NAMCOL)

Cert. front pay2000 (NAMCOL) : Victor RiddlesSenior Store and Dispatch Ofcer : Charles Mbazuvara,Dip: Marketing (PoN)Store and Dispatch Clerk : Gotthardt Vries

: Embrochius Petersen, NC: CommunityDevelopment (UWC)Regional Coordinators : Gwendoline Beukes,B.Tech.: Policing

(Tshwane Univ. of Technology), Dip: Police Mngt. and Leadership (Finnish Police College),

Cert: Conduct Outcomes-based Assessment(Assessment College of SA)

: Elvira van Wyk, Dip: Adult Edu. & Comm. Dev., Cert: Distance Edu. Practitioners (UNISA) : Julia Matengu, HED (VISTA Univ.), Dip: Agric. (Ogongo Agric. College), ICDL (NAMCOL)

: Christopher Madyaao,HED (UNAM), Cert:Distance Edu. Practitioners (UNISA), PG Dip: Edu. Mngt. and Leadership, (Regent Business School), Cert: Conduct Outcomes-based

Assessment (Ikhowe Stafng Solutions, EducationTraining and Development Practice Sector)

: Menason Katjirua, HED, Adv. Dip: Edu. (UNAM) : Festus Shimhulu, BETD (WCE), Dip: Edu. (UNAM), B.Ed (Hons) (Rhodes Univ.) : Antonio Stuurmann, Dip: Legal Studies (ICM) : Lukas Shikulo, M.Ed. Mngt. (Zim), Degree in Edu.

Maths. & Sci., (UNAM) : Charles Lushu, BETD (Caprivi College of Ed.),

ACE (NWU)


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Secretary : Estelle Cloete,Dip: Bus. Mngt. (Bus. Mngt. Training College, SA), Cert: Mngt.

Principles for First Line Managers (UNISA)Telephone Number : +264 61-207 2081Fax Number : +264 61-207 2208E-mail Address (enquiries) : [email protected]

E-mail Address (assignments) : [email protected] : www.polytechnic.edu.na/centres/coll/coll.php

VISION STATEMENT

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


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DISTANCE EDUCATION: QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualications are offered on the distance education mode of study:

Certicate in Public Management Bachelor of Technology: Public Management Bachelor of Public Management

Bachelor of Public Management Honours National Diploma in Accounting and Finance Bachelor of Accounting (General) Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance National Certicate in Business Studies

National Diploma in Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration

National Diploma in Marketing Bachelor of Marketing Bachelor of Marketing Honours

Diploma in Human Resources Management Bachelor of Human Resources Management Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours

Certicate in Ofce Management and Technology Diploma in Ofce Management and Technology Bachelor of Ofce Management and Technology Bachelor of Economics Bachelor of Technology in Economics Certicate in Transport Management Diploma in Transport Management

Bachelor of Transport Management Bachelor of Logistics and Supply Chain Management Bachelor of English Bachelor of English Honours Bachelor of Communication Bachelor of Hospitality Management

Bachelor of Travel and Tourism ManagementCerticate in Namibian Environmental Education

Certicate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer Higher Certicate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer Certicate in Community-Based Natural Resource Management

In order to provide an effective and efcient student support service, the Centre for Open andLifelong Learning (COLL) employs full-time academic staff, drawn from the academic schoolsand departments at the Polytechnic, on a part-time basis to offer tutorials and develop qualityassured instructional materials which are delivered through print-based, multi-media andeLearning methods. The COLL also provide a range of administrative and academic supportservices to distance education students through Regional Centres established across thecountry.


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DE1 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Refer to Rule GI2, the general admission regulations and requirements.

DE2 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING

(a) All written enquiries in connection with your studies at the COLL should be addressedto:

Centre for Open and Lifelong LearningPolytechnic of Namibia

Private Bag 13388

Windhoek

NAMIBIA

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

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

(c) Enquiries/Letters concerning academic matters, such as problems with the use oftextbooks, tutorial letters and instructional material must be directed to the Coordinator:Academic Support, Ms. Judith Britz Tel: +264 61-207 2203, e-mail: [email protected] or Ms. Martha Niitembu Tel: +264 61-207 2789, e-mail: [email protected]. Appointments in this regard can also be made directly.

(d) Administrative enquiries with regard to registration, assignments and instructional

material may be directed to the Coordinator: Administrative Support, the StudentSupport Ofcers or the Senior Stores and Dispatch Ofcer, who may be contactedthrough telephone: +264 61-207 2259/2071/2561/2558/2801/2802/2235/2567 or email:[email protected] while assignments may be submitted electronicallyto [email protected](Refer to DE12 (k).)

(e) Correspondence in connection with the library must be directed to the Chief Librarian:+264 61-207 2092

(f) Correspondence in connection with nances must be directed to +264 61-207 2266(g) Correspondence in connection with examinations must be directed to +264 61-207

2027/2106

DE3 REGIONAL CENTRES(a) Students living in the vicinity of Regional Centres are advised to consult the Regional

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

(b) The following Regional Centres are in operation:

Gobabis P.O.Box 1043 Fax: +264 62-564183 Tel: +264 62-564071 email: [email protected]. na : [email protected]

Katima Mulilo P.O.Box 281 Fax: +264 66-252202 Tel: +264 66-252388 email: [email protected] : [email protected]


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Keetmanshoop P.O.Box 1780 Fax: +264 063-222051 Tel: +264 63-221033 email: [email protected] : [email protected]

Ongwediva P.O.Box 3335 Fax: +264 65-231277 Tel: +264 65-231276 email: [email protected] : [email protected]

Opuwo P.O.Box 84 Fax: +264 65-272967 Tel: +264 65-272965 email: [email protected]

Otjiwarongo P.O.Box 607 Fax: +264 67-301290 Tel: +264 67-301149 email: [email protected]

: [email protected]

Outapi P.O.Box 793 Fax: +264 65-251369 Tel: +264 65 251368 email: [email protected] : [email protected]

Rundu P.O.Box 2406 Fax: +264 66-255379 Tel: +264 66-255270 email: [email protected] : [email protected]

Tsumeb P.O.Box 463 Fax: +264 67-220647 Tel: +264 67-220483 email: [email protected] : [email protected]

Walvis Bay P.O.Box 8011, Narraville Fax: +264 64-209715 Tel: +264 64-203603 email: [email protected] : [email protected]

DE4 OFFICE HOURS

(a) COLL Ofce Hours COLL ofces are open from Monday to Friday, from 07:30 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to

16:30.

(b) Ofce hours of the Regional Centres are as follows: Monday to Thursday: 09:30 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 18:30 Friday : 08:00 - 12:00 and 13:00 -17:00 Saturday: 09:00 - 13:00

Except for Opuwo:

Monday to Friday: 07:30 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 16:30

DE5 APPLICATION AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Refer to Rule GI2 of the Polytechnic Yearbook Part 1 for Admission Criteria. Specialadmission requirements for certain programmes are spelt out in Departmentalregulations. Such special requirements should be met in addition to the normaladmission requirements.

All prospective students must apply for admission to the Polytechnic of Namibia onthe prescribed application form. Application forms are available on request from theOfce of the Registrar and from Regional Centres. Application forms are also availableon the Polytechnic website: http://www.polytechnic.edu.na. All applications must beaccompanied by the relevant fees. The closing date for all applications is the last workingday in September preceding the year in which admission is sought. Applicants will be


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notied as soon as possible after the closing date whether their application for admissionhave been successful or not. Registration dates are published in the PolytechnicYearbook, appear on the Polytechnic website: http://www.polytechnic.edu.na andare advertised in the media. These dates are applicable to all categories of students.

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

the contents of thisYearbookand the regulations for his/her degree/diploma/certicate,and that s/he undertakes to strictly obey all rules and regulations of the Polytechnic.

(b) Students who register in person:Students who live in or in the vicinity of Windhoek, or one of the Regional Centresmay personally hand in their applications for registration at the respective ofces. If astudent registers IN PERSON, s/he will receive all available instructional material uponpayment of the initial installment of fees.

(c) Students who register by mail:(i) Students who register by mail must ensure that their applications for registration are in

order (see closing date for registration).

THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM TOGETHER WITH THE INITIAL

PRESCRIBED INSTALLMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE

(see Fees), as well as documents required for admission to the particular qualication(see Documents to be produced). The above should be sent to:

The Faculty Ofcer

Polytechnic of Namibia

Private Bag 13388

Windhoek, NAMIBIA

(ii) In the case of previously registered students, the student retains the existing studentnumber allocated to him/her the rst time s/he registered. THIS NUMBER MUSTBE INDICATED ON HIS/HER REGISTRATION FORM. A new number will not beissued. Students must indicate the proposed qualication on the registration form. Ifthis qualication is not indicated, the registration form will be regarded as incomplete,leading to possible disqualication of registration.

(iii) Instructional material will be posted via Regional Centres where applicable. Ifinstructional material is not received within two weeksof application for registrationand if no further communication is received from the COLL, the local post ofce and

Regional Centres must be contacted before the COLL is contacted.

(iv) Upon issuing/receiving of instructional material, students are responsibleto verify and ensure that they received the correct instructional material

for the course(s) they registered for. Assignments based on wrong

instructional material and tutorial letters will not be accepted for marking.

Note: Instructional materials should be collected on/before the last working day

in February for rst semester materials and in July for second semester

materials. No materials will be issued to students after these dates.

(v) Duplicate instructional material will be issued to distance education students at the

following costs: Study guide - N$300.00 First tutorial letter with assignments - N$45.00 CD/DVD - N$45.00 The above-mentioned amounts are subject to change.


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DE6 REGISTRATION AND RE-REGISTRATION

(a) Any person who wishes to be registered as a student at the Polytechnic for a particularacademic year must complete the ofcial registration form and sign it (by which s/hesubjects him/herself to the regulations of the Polytechnic), must pay the prescribed feesand, except if already produced, must produce documentary proof that all admissionrequirements have been met for the study of the qualication for which a student

wishes to register. In exceptional cases, the Polytechnic may grant permission thatdocumentary proof may be handed in not later than 31 Mayeach year, failing which astudents registration will immediately be cancelled, and s/he will forfeit his/her tuitionfees in accordance with the stipulations of the paragraph under Fees in Part 1 ofthe Polytechnic Yearbook. The relevant sections under General Information areapplicable for further information, including the closing dates and the basic requirementsfor registration.

(b) The Polytechnic may set a nal registration date for a specic academic year afterwhich a student may no longer register, and may refuse any application for registrationif the students completed registration form, the prescribed fees and/or the requireddocumentary proof in support of his/her application do not reach the Polytechnic beforethe xed closing date.

(c) A student who was previously registered at another tertiary institution and did not obtaina degree, diploma or a certicate at the end of his/her last year of registration, must (ifa decision can be made based on the information on his application forms) submit asatisfactory certicate of conduct and an original report of his/her complete academicrecord, issued by the Registrar of the previous institution, during his/her rst year ofregistration not later than 31 Mayeach year, failing which his/her registration will becancelled immediately.

(d) Re-registration may be refused in the case of a student whose academic progressdoes not satisfy Senate/the relevant Board of Studies. In cases where permissionfor re-registration is granted, it will be done only on conditions as determined by thePolytechnic.

(e) Students who nd themselves unable to continue with their studies are required to cancelsuch courses. If courses are not cancelled, it will be viewed as a failure on the side ofthe student to make satisfactory academic progress. Cancellation forms are availablefrom the COLL and the Regional Centres. The closing date for all cancellations is thelast working day in April for 1stsemester courses and the last working day in September

for 2nd

semester courses. The relevant sections under Termination of Studies, RuleAC1.4 and REFUNDS Rules F.7.1.1 F.7.1.9are applicable for further information,including the closing dates and the basic requirements for cancellation of courses/termination of studies.

DE7 DOCUMENTS TO BE PRODUCED

When students register for the rst time, the following original documents must behanded in together with the students application for registration:(a) original certicate of the relevant admission qualication;(b) original Namibian identity document;(c) original marriage certicate in case of married women.

If the student was previously registered at any other tertiary institution, and s/he

has suspended his/her studies before the completion of the degree or diploma for


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which s/he was registered, s/he must produce the following documents together

with his/her application for registration:

(a) original certicate of conduct;(b) original report of full academic record.

The above documentation must be issued by the institution where the qualication

was obtained. All qualications must be certied before submission to the Polytechnic.

DE8 CHANGING REGISTRATION

(a) Students who wish to cancel their studies at the Polytechnic must complete theprescribed form (Refer to DE6 (e)).Students are referred to the section on fees inconnection with the repayment of money.

(b) Note that the closing date for course amendments is the last working day in February (1stsemester and year courses) and the last working day in July (2nd semester courses)each year. This date also applies to applications for course exemptions. Cancellationscan, however, still be done after this date (Refer to DE6 (e)).

(c) Late Registration, course amendments and change of mode of study, i.e. change fromfull-time/part-time to the distance education mode of study is subject to the availabilityof instructional material and the time available to submit assignments as indicated onthe approved assignment schedule.

(d) In the case of a change of address and/or examination centre, students are requestedto communicate the change of address and/or Examination Centre to COLL in writingas soon as the relevant change happens. Forms for Notication of Change of Addressand/or Examination Centre are available from COLL and the Regional Centres.

DE9 METHOD OF INSTRUCTION

Distance education is a unique method of instruction and study. It is unique in thesense that instruction and learning take place with the instructor/tutor and the studentsin different places for most of the time. In the COLL the main medium of instruction isthe printed word supplemented with multi-media and eLearning, which enable studentsto study at home. It is therefore possible for students to study when and where theywish and they can link their academic studies with their practical work.

The instructional material for each course will be supplied to students when they paytheir tuition fees upon registration. The main form of material is the printed study guide,

consisting of a number of units with activities for the students to complete to assesstheir own understanding of the course. Usually prescribed or supplementary readingis recommended. The supplementary reading material may be a reader, which will besupplied with the printed study guide, or a prescribed textbook, which should be bought.Each course also includes assignments which must be completed on time and send tothe COLL for tutor-marking. The marks gained for an assignment form part of the nalassessment for the course. Each assignment also receives tutorial comments whichis sent back to students to assist them in their studies.

The COLL is aware of the difcult circumstances in which many of its students have tostudy, and therefore provides assistance to enable students to derive full benet from

their studies. Tutors are assigned for each course to help students with academicproblems they may have. Students may consult the tutor by letter, by phone at certainspecied times, email or by a pre-arranged visit.


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DE10 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

The COLL provides the following support services:

(a) Marker-tutoring Assignments coming from students are used as a teaching tool and marker-tutors

therefore do not just mark in a conventional sense, but also give the necessary advice

and encouragement on how students may improve and make progress toward beingsuccessful at the end of a semester.

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

email correspondence. Students will be provided with a list of their tutors telephonenumbers and email addresses upon registration. Students are advised to please makeuse of this service.

(c) Face-to-face tutorials/Saturday tutorialsThese tutorials are organised in Windhoek and at the various Regional Centres onSaturdays. Notice of such tutorials will be provided to students by the: Coordinator:Academic Support (COLL); and the Regional Coordinator. Students should make everyeffort to attend these tutorials.

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

Notice of such vacation schools will be sent to students from time to time. Althoughattendance at vacation schools is usually optional, students are strongly advised tomake use of this service. It is a valuable opportunity for students to benet, not onlyfor academic purposes, but also to make use of library facilities and to meet their tutors

and fellow students.

(e) Vacation Schools are compulsory for students registered for the following studyprogrammes and courses:

Bachelor of Communication

Bachelor of English

Bachelor of English Honours

Bachelor of Marketing Honours

Bachelor: Hospitality Management

Bachelor: Travel and Tourism Management

Advanced Industrial RelationsAdvanced Organisational Development and Change

Advanced Management of Training

Auditing 200

Auditing 301 & 302

Auditing 310

Career Management and Development

Compensation Management

Computerised Accounting

Computerised Accounting 301

Contemporary Issues

Cost and Management Accounting 101Cost and Management Accounting 201 & 202

Electronic and Web-Based Marketing

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Information Administration

Introduction to Supply Chain Management

Management Accounting 301

Management Accounting 310Management and Leadership

Managerial Finance 411

Marketing Research & Market Intelligence

NEEC

Professional Skills

Research Methodology

Research Project

Strategic Human Resources Management

Taxation 200

Taxation 301 & 302

Taxation 310

Training and Development Strategies and Perspectives

Work Integrated Learning

ALL VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING COURSES:

Certicate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer

Higher Certicate in Vocational Education and Training: Trainer

BUSINESS SIMULATION is also compulsory for all students registered for

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship. Please refer to the rst tutorial letter

on these courses for more detail.

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

material and face-to-face sessions with 10 minute radio programmes. Schedules forradio tutorials are available on COLLs website: www.polytechnic.edu.na/centres/coll/coll/php

(g) Multi-media and eLearningThe instructional material for some courses are also supplemented with CDs and/orDVDs, which students will receive upon registration as part of their instructional material.

Tutoring and student support through mobile learning tutorials and/or teleteaching tutorialsare also offered for some courses.

Teleteaching: Is tutoring through the Internet in real time (live) whereby students connectwith their tutor and participate in an online tutorial from wherever they are. Studentsand tutors are not constrained by place like in a normal face-to-face tutorial session. Allthat is needed is a reliable internet connection and a headset to connect at the agreedscheduled time. These facilities and internet connectivity are available at the COLLRegional Centres across the country.

Mobile Learning (mlearning): Some of the ways in which mobile phones can be usedto support distance education students are providing access to electronic resourcesto supplement existing study materials; providing the means to facilitate collaborativelearning; providing the means to have regular contact with the tutor/lecturer; and creatingopportunities for regular formative assessment with feedback.


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Reference to tutorial support by means of these additional media will be stipulated in therst tutorial letter of the relevant course.

(h) eLearning: COLL offers eLearning as another mode of study in addition to full-time, part-time and conventional distance education at the Polytechnic of Namibia. The tuition fees

for eLearning courses are the same as that for courses delivered through the full-time,part-time and distance education modes of study. The COLL eLearning courses can beaccessed through the website at http://elearning.polytechnic.edu.na Students need tobe registered in the eLearning mode of study before they can gain access to the VirtualLearning Environment (VLE) for eLearning courses. Students who wish to study viaeLearning must register as an eLearning student during the normal registration periodand attend a compulsory face-to-face orientation session at COLL or one of the RegionalCentres. The orientation session introduce students to eLearning and the VLE.

Studying via eLearning enables students to: access the study guide and other additional material directly from the course site be guided through the course on a week-by-week basis have a dedicated tutor who will provide online support during the duration of the course to interact regularly with the tutor and fellow students submit assignments via the VLE get feedback, questions, tasks and assignments online have a much more interactive learning process than studying by the conventional distance education mode have more personalised and regular contact with the tutor, because the ratio of students to tutor will be much lower.

The list of available courses offered through the eLearning mode can be found in theInformation Manual for Distance Education Students and the COLL website at www.polytechnic.edu.na/centres/coll/coll.php

(i) Library services The Polytechnics library services are available free of charge to all registered students.

Membership of the library is subject to the Library Regulations. The library will lendrecommended books and other supplementary reading matter to students. Prescribedtextbooks must, however, be bought by the student, and will NOT be provided by thelibrary. A student who does not return library material on the due date will not be allowed

admission to the examinations, to re-register, and will not receive his/her examinationresults before the outstanding library material has been returned to the Polytechnic.Limited stocks of library books are available from Regional Centres. The student mustalso consult his/her nearest Regional Centre in this regard.

The Polytechnic Library has a number of very useful resources and services whichare accessible through the website: http://www.polytechnic.edu.na/library/library.php

A Resource Guide on all the various library services available to distance educationstudents will be issued upon registration.

Online examination papers: Past examination papers are available from the Librarys

web page, but only on campus. They are also accessible via CD-ROM from the RegionalCentres and via email from the Subject Librarians [email protected]. Subject Librarians will only send past papers to distance education students whohave supplied their student numbers.


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

DE11 PRESCRIBED TEXTBOOKS AND STUDY MATERIALParticulars concerning the prescribed textbook(s), which the student must buy, will bemade available upon registration by means of a rst tutorial letter, which is part of thestudy material of a particular course.

Prescribed textbooks are available at the Regional Centres for reference purposes.Some of these textbooks are also available at the following Namibian Open LearningNetwork Trust (NOLNeT) Centres (Regional Centres that serve NAMCOL, NIED,Polytechnic and UNAM students): Mariental Teachers Resource Centre; Eenhana MultiMedia Centre and Community Library; and the Oranjemund NAMDEB Technical College.Full particulars concerning the prescribed textbooks are contained in the rst tutorialletter. Students are strongly advised to order their books from the bookshop in goodtime, as this will prevent many unnecessary delays and disappointments. COLL doesnot sell prescribed textbooks and cannot order these for the students. Books areprescribed for most courses and can be ordered directly from the distributors or viathe Regional Centres. All books can be purchased from the book supplier, Book Denat corner of Hosea Kutako & Puccini street, in Windhoek, Telephone: +264 61-239976.

DE12 ASSESSMENTS

Students are required to qualify for examination admission on the basis of satisfactoryanswers and performances in assessments. Particulars of the contribution of the various

assessment marks towards the nal mark of a particular course and the minimumrequirements for examination admission appear in the rst tutorial letter.

Rules for students on submission of assignments

(a) Keep to the due dates. Assignments that are submitted after the due date will bereturned unmarked. It remains your responsibility to see to it that your assignmentreaches COLL in time.

(b) Medical and humanitarian reasons are the only reasons accepted for the late submissionof assignments. Late submission of assignments will only be approved till 7 days(including public holidays and weekends) after the due date of an assignment.

Valid documentary proof must be attached as part of the assignment before any late

submission will be considered. Late submission without valid documentary proofattached to the assignment will be returned unmarked and may not be resubmitted

for marking.

Travelling and attendance of workshops, job related activities and conferences

may not be used as an excuse for the late submission of assignments.

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

rst tutorial letter of the relevant courses.(d) Assignments already submitted but not passed/returned unmarked may not be

resubmitted.(e) The formal requirements for essays as set out in tutorial letters must be strictly adhered

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(f) Assignments based on wrong instructional material and tutorial letters will notbe accepted for marking.

(g) Remember to give the assignment the same number as the one appearing in the tutorialletter. For example, if you do assignment 02, you should number 02 and not 01.DO NOT enclose more than one assignment in the same assignment book/ CD/

document sent as an attachment via e-mail.

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

(i) Ensure that all information as requested on the assignment cover is completed andcorrect. Incorrect or incomplete information will prevent it from being acceptedfor marking. This also applies to submitted CDs. All information must be on the

CD itself.

(j) Students tutor-marked assignments will be returned to them in window envelopes andtherefore their names and postal addresses must be completed clearly and correctly onthe assignment cover. If this information is missing, tutor-marked assignments will notbe returned to students and kept for a three month period after the examinationsof the semester in question.

k) Students may send assignments via e-mail. Students should download the ElectronicAssignment Book available in MsWord format from http://www.polytechnic.edu.na/centres/docs/coll/coll_assbook.doc to complete assignments. Ensure that allinformation as requested on the assignment cover is completed and correct. Incorrector incomplete information will prevent it from being accepted for marking.Aftercompletion of the assignment, email the Electronic Assignment Book as an attachmentto: [email protected]

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

(m) Always supply sufcient stamps when posting your assignments. Students who useexpress post for mailing their assignments must pay the costs attached to this servicethemselves. The Polytechnic of Namibia will not pay penalties for assignments withinsufcient postage. Such assignments will be returned unmarked to the students.Posted/couriered assignments received after the due date of the assignment will

be returned unmarked.

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

personally, must hand them in at the COLL assignment box. Students living in the vicinityof Regional Centres, should preferably submit their assignments at these Centres.

(p) Students are encouraged to form study groups to discuss their studies, but identical

assignments by different members of a study group are not acceptable. Copyingassignments constitutes a transgression of the Student Regulations of the Polytechnicof Namibia.Students found guilty of copying assignments will be awarded 0% forsuch an assignment.

(q) Upon submission of assignments, students have to acknowledge by means ofcomplete referencing, all sources used and/or quoted. Students found guilty of

plagiarism will be penalised and may be awarded 0%.

(r) A student, who has strong reasons to believe that an assignment mark may be incorrect,may apply that such mark be re-checked, regardless of the mark obtained. An applicationfor a re-check must be directed to the Director: COLL on or before the last working dayof May for the examinations taking place in the June session and on or before the last

working day of October for the examinations taking place in the November session.Applications must be accompanied by a full motivation explaining why a re-check issought. Such a re-check shall not necessarily lead to a re-mark of the assignment, unlessso determined by the Tutor conducting the re-check. Applications for re-check basedon requests to be condoned for admission to the examination will not be considered.


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(s) No comments or assignments/test results will be announced by telephone.

DE13 EXAMINATIONS

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

1. In order to be admitted to the examination of a course, a student must obtain a semester/

year mark of at least 40%.

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

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

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

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

3. The nal examination timetable, in the form of an admission letter should be collectedat the examination department or at the Regional Centres in May and October eachyear. It will, inter alia, contain the following information:(a) a list of courses in which the student obtained examination admission, with a

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

and will be placed on the internet and will be mailed to Regional Centres at thesame time.

4. Refer to AC4.5.6, Retention Rule of Semester Mark.

5. NOTE:(a) Candidates who have not received their examination admission letter before

each examination must immediately contact the Examination Department attelephone +264 61-207 2027 / 2106.

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

- Proof of identity - Student card or proof of registration - Examination admission letter(c) Students are responsible for ensuring that they attend the correct examination

session and receive the correct examination question paper.

6. Refer to AC4.5.7, Special Rectors Examination Students who have one and a maximum of two courses outstanding to qualify for a

National Diploma or rst Degree at NQF level 7 or 8, may apply for admission to aspecial Rectors examination which will be written in February and August each year toenable such students to graduate should they be successful in the examination. Such

examination shall be available in courses that are examination-based only. Studentswho wish to apply for such special examination must have been enrolled for the course,must have gained admission to the examination, and must have gained a nal markbetween 40% and 49%.


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The maximum nal mark allocated to students who wrote the Rectors examination ina course shall be 50%.

Applications for such examinations must reach the Examinations department onor before a deadline which will be communicated in the Academic Calendar eachyear. Students who are granted access to the Rectors examination, write and fail

the examination must repeat the course when it is offered again. Students who areabsent from the Rectors examination, will be allowed to write the second opportunityexamination of the course in June or November of that year, as the case may be.

Students who have been absent from an examination also have the right to apply, aslong as they meet the other requirements.

DE14 EXAMINATION CENTRES

(a) It is essential that the number of examination centres be limited as far as possibleand therefore there must be at least ve registered students before a centre will beestablished in an area. The Polytechnic reserves the right to approve or reject anyapplication for the establishment of a special examination centre at any one place.

Polytechnic regional students may sit for their examinations at the PolytechnicRegional Centres, Mariental Teachers Resource Centre, Luderitz Community Library,Oranjemund NAMDEB Technical College, Karasburg Teachers Resource Centre andin Rosh Pinah corner of Melkbos and Volstruis street.

(b) The Polytechnic takes no responsibility for the delay in mail delivery of examinationtimetables or receipt of any other information owing to a change in address or theinaccessibility of an address of any student. It is always the responsibility of the student

to notify the Polytechnic of Namibia of any change in his/her postal address and toverify if such changes are effected correctly (See Changing Registration).

DE15 EXAMINATION NUMBERS AND SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

(a) The candidate uses his/her student number as his/her examination number.(b) A candidate may be requested to furnish proof of identity at all times. For this purpose

candidates must show both their student card and an identity document on which aphotograph of him/herself appears.

(c) The duration of every paper will be indicated on the timetable.(d) Candidates and invigilators will be notied of any special arrangements in advance.(e) Cellular phones and smoking are not allowed in the examination rooms.

DE16 EXAMINATION ADMISSION

In a course offered, no student will be admitted to the examination unless s/he has met thefollowing requirements for the particular academic year:(a) S/he must have been registered for instruction or additional examination opportunities in

that course offered or, with the permission of Council, by another institution recognisedby Council for this purpose;

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

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DE17 EXAMINATION RESULTS

(a) The results of the June/July examinations are expected to be announced in mid July,while the results of the October/November examinations are expected to be announcedby mid December each year. Every candidate will be furnished with his/her examinationresults as soon as possible thereafter.

(b) No results will be announced by telephone or telegram.

(c) No results will be mailed to a student before s/he has returned all books that s/he hasborrowed from the library.

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

degree and has not received conrmation thereof by mid February or mid August eachyear, should contact the Examinations Department.

(f) The student must provide the Examinations Department with the required documentsfor certication as soon as possible after the nal examination.

DE18 FAILURE TO PAY

In the event of fees not being paid as per schedule, a student will not:(a) receive examination results;(b) be allowed access into examinations unless special arrangements have been made;(d) be permitted to re-register;(e) be allowed to graduate.

DE19 STUDY PROGRAMMES OFFERED ON THE DISTANCE EDUCATION MODE:

ADMISSION

Refer to the General Admission Criteria (GI2)

DE20 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS REGISTERING FOR RESEARCH

PROJECT/ DISSERTATION (RPB412S/HRP420S/TRP420S/DIS412S)

(a) Students registering for the Research Project/Dissertation on the distance educationmode of study, should register their Research Topics upon registration with theCoordinators: Academic Support, Ms. Judith Britz or Ms. Martha Niitembu if based inWindhoek or with the Regional Coordinator if based at any of the Regional Centres.

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

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

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

(e) Also refer to Rule AC4.4: Completion and Submission of Undergraduate ResearchProjects/Dissertation for Examination.

DE21 EXEMPTION ARRANGEMENTS

Students may be exempted from the following institutional core courses based on theirGrade 12 NSSC Grades in relevant subjects.


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INSTITUTIONAL CORECOURSE

SCHOOL SUBJECT(S) GRADE

Basic Mathematics Mathematics Minimum B (Ordinary Level) or

4 (Higher Level)

Basic Science Biology and Physical

Science

Minimum B (Ordinary Level) or

4 (Higher Level)

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

4 (Higher Level)

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

4 (Higher Level)

DE22 TRANSITION RULES FOR SERVICE COURSES FOR THE DEPARTMENTS OF

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION

(a) From Semester 2 of the 2012 academic year, students shall register for coursesaccording to the following table of correspondence:

OLD COURSES CORRESPONDING NEW COURSES

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

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

Professional Writing (PFW0520) Professional Writing (PWR611S)

Professional Communication (PFC0620) Professional Communication (PCO611S)

(b) Students who shall be required to repeat courses, shall register for the correspondingnew courses as from semester 2 of the 2012 academic year.


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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION OF NEW PROGRAMME 2010

The Department introduced a new Bachelor Degree in 2010. The old B.Tech programme wasphased out with effect from 2010 which means that the rst year of the old B.Tech programmewas no longer offered in 2010, while the second year was no longer offered in 2011.

Special Academic Regulations

Progression Rule: There was a complete switch to the new curriculum as from 2010 foronly the new intake [rst year students], and from there onward the rest of the new Bachelorcurriculum is systematically phased in while the old B.Tech programme is systematically phasedout, with year 2016 being the nal date for the award of the B.Tech degree.

Admission Requirements

1. Students who have completed the National Certicate in Public Management orPublic Administration will continue with the old B.Tech Programme until 2012.

2. Students who have completed the National Certicate in Public Administration at thePolytechnic of Namibia can enrol for the Bachelor degree in Public Managementprovided that they have completed the following courses:

1. Principles of Information Systems 1A PIS121D OR Computer User Skills 2. Principles of Information Systems 1B PIS122D OR Computer User Skills 3. Basic Business Statistics 1A 4. Basic Business Statistics 1B

General Transition RulesThe Bachelor of Technology in Public Management is being phased out from 2009, meaningthat no new students will be enrolled on the programme with effect from 2010. The nal yearof offering the B.Tech degree will be 2016. Students who have not completed the degree bythe end of 2016 will have to transition to the new Bachelor of Public Management degree withsuch credit recognition as is possible and will have to complete all requirements for that degree.Courses that are being phased out will not have any retention of semester mark, meaning thatthere will be no third or fourth opportunity examinations available. Students who have failedcourses that are already phased out will have to complete the new corresponding course (inaccordance with information in the attached table). It may occur, from 2014 onwards, thatcertain courses are available on the distance education mode only. Full-time and part-time

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Table 1

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (Phasing

out in 2016)

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

(Phased in 2010)

Introduction to Public Management (IPM111S)

Introduction to Public Management (IPM111S)

Principles of Economics 1A(PEC111S)

Principles of Microeconomics(PMI511S)

Basic Mathematics (BMS1100) Basic Mathematics (BMS411S)

Basic Business Statistics 1A(BBS111S)

Basic Business Statistics 1A(BBS111S)

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

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

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

Introduction to Psychology of HumanResources (PHR511S)

Introduction to Psychology of Human Resources(PHR511S)

Public Management in Namibia(PMN112S)

Public Management in Namibia(PMN112S)

Introduction to Political Science(IPS0100)

Introduction to Political Science(IPS0100)

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

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

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

Introduction to Human ResourcesManagement (IHR512S)

Introduction to Human ResourcesManagement (IHR512S)

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

Regional and Local Government(RLG211S)

Regional and Local Government Management(RLG211S)

Public Human Resources Management(PHR211S)

Public Human Resources Management(PHR211S)

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

Computer User Skills (CUS411S)

Professional Writing (PWR611S) Professional Writing (PWR611S)

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

Intermediate Microeconomics (IME211S) Intermediate Microeconomics (IMI611S)

Organisational Behaviour (OSB611S) None*

Regional and Local Government inNamibia (RLG212S)

Regional and Local Government in Namibia(RLG212S)

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

Professional Communication (PCO611S) None*


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Intermediate Macroeconomics(IME212S)

Intermediate Macroeconomics (IMA612S)

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

Organisational Management (OSM61S) None*

Public Policy (PBP311S) Public Policy Analysis (PPA711S)Law for Public Managers 1A (LPM111S) Law for Public Managers 1A (LPM111S)

Development Management (DMA111S) Development Management (DMA111S)

International Relations and Organisations(IRO311S)

International Relations and Organisations(IRO311S)

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

Human Resource Stafng (HRS711S) None*

Applied Economic Policy Analysis(AEP311S)

Applied Economic Policy Analysis (AEP311S)

Organisational Theories (OTP112S) Public Sector Organisational Behaviour(POB712)

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

Comparative Local Government(CLG112S)

Comparative Local Government (CLG112S)

International Trade (ITT312S) International Trade (ITT312S)

Financial Management 1B (NFM112S) None*

Employee Health and Safety (EHS712S) None*

Governance and Politics in Africa(GPA412S) - Elective Governance and Politics in Africa (GPA412S) Compulsory

Business Ethics and Leadership(BEL112) Compulsory

Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship(ICE712S) Compulsory

Urban Development and Management(UDP711S) Elective (new)

Disaster Management (DSM712S) Elective (new)

Public Sector Accounting (PSA712S) Elective (new)

*Courses without corresponding courses will be offered until the programme is phased

out.


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BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (NEW) 24BPMN

NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 425 NQF Qualication ID: Q0153

CURRICULUM

Certicate in Public Management (Phased in 2010)NQF Level: 5 NQF Credits: 132 NQF Qualication ID: Q0152

Year 1

Semester 1

Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF

Title Code Level Credits

Introduction to Public Management IPM111S None 5 12English in Practice EPR511S English Prociency Test 5 NCBBasic Mathematics BMS411S None 4 12Introduction to Sociology ISO0100 None 5 12Computer User Skills CUS411S None 4 10Principles of Microeconomics PMI511S None 5 12Any ONE of the following:

Intro. to Psychology of Human PHR511S None 5 12ResourcesBusiness Accounting 1A BAC1100 None 5 12

Semester 2

Public Management in Namibia PMN112S Intro. to Public Management 5 12Introduction to Political Science IPS0100 None 5 12

English for Academic Purposes EAP511S Language in Practice B / 5 14 English in PracticeEnglish in Practice EPR511S English Prociency Test 5 NCB (If not yet taken)Basic Mathematics BMS411S None (if not yet taken) 5 12Computer User Skills CUS411S None (If not yet taken) 4 10Principles of Macroeconomics PMA512S None 5 12Any one of the following based on the course chosen in the previous semester:

Introduction to Human Resources IHR512S None 5 12ManagementBusiness Accounting 1B BAC1200 Business Accounting 1A 5 12

BACHELOR OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (Phased in 2011)

Year 2

Semester 3

Course Course Prerequisite NQF NQF

Title Code Level Credits

Professional Writing PWR611S English for Academic 6 14 Purposes or exemptionRegional and Local Government RLG211S Introduction to Public 6 15Management Management

Basic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Basic Mathematics 6 12Governance and Politics in Africa GPA411S Introduction to Political 6 15 SciencePublic Human Resources PHR211S Introduction to Public 6 15Management Management


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And any ONE of the following:

Business Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A & 1B 6 12Intermediate Microeconomics IMI611S Principles of Microeconomics 6 12

Semester 4

Regional & Local Government in RLG212S Regional & Local Government 6 15

Namibia ManagementBasic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A 6 12Public Financial Management PFM212S Public Management in Namibia 6 15Business Ethics and Leadership BEL112S None 5 12And any ONE of the following based on the course chosen in the

previous semester:

Intermediate Macroeconomics IMA612S Principles of Macroeconomics 6 12Business Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1A & 1B 6 12

Year 3 (Phasing in 2012)

Semester 5

Public Policy Analysis PPA711S Public Management in Namibia 7 15Law for Public Managers 1A LPM111S None 5 12Development Management DMA111S Introduction to Public 7 15 ManagementInternational Relations and IRO311S None 7 15OrganisationsAny ONE of the following:

Financial Management 1A NFM111S Business Accounting 2A & 2B 7 15Urban Development and UDP711S Regional and Local 7 15Management Government Management

Applied Economic Policy Analysis AEP311S Intermediate Micro and 7 15 MacroeconomicsSemester 6

Law for Public Managers 1B LPM112S None 5 12Public Sector Organisational POB712S Public Management in Namibia 7 15BehaviourComparative Local Government CLG112S Regional and Local 7 15

Government in NamibiaInnovation, Creativity and ICE712S None 7 15EntrepreneurshipAny ONE of the following:

International Trade ITT312S None 7 15Disaster Management DSM712S None 7 15Public Sector Accounting PSA712S Business Accounting 2B 7 15


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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: PUBLIC MANAGEMENT 24BPMA

First Year - Certicate in Public Management (Not available from 2010)

Semester 1

Course Title Course Code Prerequisites

Introduction to Public Management IPM111S None

Principles of Economics 1A PEC111S NoneBasic Mathematics BMS1100 NoneBasic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics

(Busines & Management) / BasicMathematics or Grade 12 symbolB or better

Introduction to Sociology ISO0100 NoneLanguage in Practice B LPB0320 English Prociency TestAnd any ONE of the following:

Business Accounting 1A BAC1100 NoneIntroduction to Psychology ofHuman Resources IPH111S NoneNOTE: Candidates may apply for exemption from Basic Mathematics if they have

obtained at least a B symbol on Ordinary level Mathematics or equivalent.

Semester 2

Public Management in Namibia PMN112S Introduction to Public ManagementPrinciples of Economics 1B PEC112S NoneBasic Mathematics BMS1100 None(if not yet taken)Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1A

Introduction to Political Science IPS0100 NoneCommunication Skills CSK0420 Language in Practice BAnd any ONE of the following:

Business Accounting 1B BAC1200 NoneIntroduction to Human ResourcesManagement HRM122S NoneNOTE: Candidates may apply for exemption from Basic Mathematics if they have

obtained at least a B symbol on Ordinary level Mathematics or equivalent.

Second Year (Not available from 2011)

Semester 3

Principles of Information Systems 1A PIS121D NonePublic Human Resources Management PHR211S Introduction to Public ManagementRegional & Local Government RLG211S Introduction to Public ManagementProfessional Writing PFW0520 Communication SkillsAnd any ONE of the following:

Intermediate Microeconomics IME211S Principles of Economics 1ABusiness Accounting 2A BAC211S Business Accounting 1A & 1BOrganisational Behaviour ORB211S Intro to Psychology of Human Resources and Introduction to

Human Resources ManagementSemester 4

Principles of Information Systems 1B PIS122D Principles of Information Systems 1APublic Financial Management PFM212S Public Management in NamibiaRegional & Local Governmentin Namibia RLG212S Regional & Local GovernmentProfessional Communication PFC0620 Communication Skills


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And any ONE of the following:

Intermediate Macroeconomics IME212S Principles of Economics 1BBusiness Accounting 2B BAC212S Business Accounting 1A&1BOrganisational Management ORM212S Intro to Psychology of Human

Resources and Introduction toHuman Resources Management

Third Year - National Diploma in Public Management ( Not available from 2012)

Semester 5

Public Policy PBP311S Public Management in NamibiaLaw for Public Managers 1A LPM111S NoneDevelopment Management DMA111S Introduction to Public Management

International Relations & Organisations IRO311S NoneAnd any ONE of the following:

Applied Economic Policy Analysis AEP311S Intermediate Microeconomics &Macroeconomics

Financial Management 1A NFM111S Business Accounting 2A & 2BHuman Resources Stafng HRS311S Organisational Behaviour and

Organisational ManagementSemester 6

Organisational Theories OTP112S Introduction to Public ManagementLaw for Public Managers 1B LPM112S NoneComparative Local Government CLG112S Regional & Local GovernmentAnd any ONE of the following:

International Trade ITT312S Principles of Economics 1AFinancial Management 1B NFM112S Business Accounting 2A & 2B

Employee Health & Safety EHS312S Organisational Behaviour andOrganisational Management

Fourth Year - Bachelor of Technology (with Development Management Specialisation)

(Available until 2016)

Semester 7

Comparative Public Management CPM411S Public Management in NamibiaProject Planning and Management PPM411S NoneResearch Methodology RMA411S NoneAnd any TWO of the following:

Economics of Namibia and

SACU Countries 4A ECN411S NoneRegional Development Planning RDP411S Regional and Local GovernmentManagement of Public Enterprises MPE411S Public Management in NamibiaGovernance and Politics in Africa GPA411S Introduction to Political ScienceNOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research

Methodology

Semester 8

Ethics and Accountability ETA412S NoneResearch Project RPB412S Research MethodologyAnd any THREE of the following:

Economics of Namibia andSACU Countries 4B ECN412S NoneAdvanced Development Management ADM412S Development Management


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Community Development Management CDM422S Regional and Local GovernmentPublic Private Partnership Management PPM412S Public Management in NamibiaNOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Project

NOTE: Students who wish to register for Advanced Development Management must

take note that the prerequisite for the course is Development Management. However,

students may register concurrently for Development Management and the B.Tech level

courses.

Fourth Year - Bachelor of Technology (with Regional and Local Government

Specialisation) (Available until 2016)

Semester 7

Comparative Public Management CPM411S Public Management in NamibiaProject Planning and Management PPM411S NoneResearch Methodology RMA411S NoneAnd any TWO of the following:

Regional and Local GovernmentFinance LGP411S Regional and Local GovernmentRegional Development Planning RDP411S Regional and Local GovernmentGovernance & Politics in Africa GPA411S Introduction to Political ScienceNOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Methodology

Semester 8

Ethics and Accountability ETA412S NoneResearch Project RPB412S Research MethodologyAnd any THREE of the following:

Regional and Local Government

Personnel LGP412S Regional and Local GovernmentCommunity Development Management CDM422S Regional and Local GovernmentEnvironmental Management EMA412S NoneAdvanced Development Management ADM412S Development ManagementPublic Private Partnership Management PPM412S Public Management in NamibiaNOTE: Vacation Schools are compulsory for students enrolled for Research Project

Additional Admission Requirements

Students who have completed the National Diploma: Public Administration at the Polytechnic ofNamibia or other recognised tertiary institution may register for the B.Tech: Public Managementprovided they also register for the following non-diploma courses. Students may register

concurrently for both the B.Tech: Public Management courses and these non-diploma courses.

Semester 7 (non-diploma courses)

Regional and Local Government RLG211S Introduction to Public ManagementComputer User Skills CUS411S NoneProfessional Communication PFC0620 Communication SkillsBasic Business Statistics 1A BBS111S Introduction to Mathematics

(Business & Management) / Basic Mathematics or Grade 12 symbol

B or betterBasic Mathematics BMS411S None


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Semester 8 (non-diploma courses)

Computer User Skills (if not yet taken) CUS411S NoneProfessional Communication PFC0620 Communication Skills(if not yet taken)Basic Business Statistics 1B BBS112S Basic Business Statistics 1ABasic Mathematics (if not yet taken) BMS411S None


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ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (GENERAL) 06DPAF

(Phased in 2012)


Description

The Bachelor of Accounting (General) is intended for students who wish to pursue careersin any of the sub-systems of the accounting function, including auditing and taxation. Thedegree represents a coherent introduction to the broad knowledge, concepts and problem-solving techniques in the areas of Management Accounting, Financial Accounting, Taxationand Auditing. Students will have the opportunity to develop the required cognitive/intellectualskills, practical skills and key transferable skills, and apply these to complex accounting issuesin the context of an organisation.

The Bachelor of Accounting (General) specically aims at: providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories and frameworks of the four sub-systems of accounting; developing the ability of students to analyse information from a wide range of sources; equipping students with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as

members of a team; enabling students to communicate effectively in the workplace.

The programme also intends to provide a diverse range of skills and competencies that areboth discipline-specic and job-related and facilitates the development of highly genericcognitive and intellectual skills that would enable graduates to apply their knowledge and

learnt competencies to the practices of Financial and Management Accounting, taking intoconsideration international generally accepted accounting practices.

The Diploma in Accounting and Finance, as a rst exit level, prepares students for self-directedapplication of knowledge and skills in dealing with accounting issues in different types oforganisations including manufacturing concerns.


Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General AdmissionRequirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia and comply with the additional requirements below:

a minimum of 30 points based on the Polytechnic Admission Point System, using acombination of NSSC Ordinary Level and/or NSSC Higher Level subjects, with at least aD symbol at NSSC Ordinary Level in English and at least a C symbol at NSSC OrdinaryLevel in Mathematics.

Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia maybe considered, but will be required to comply with the additional requirements below: Obtain at least 50% for the English prociency test and 60% for the Mathematics

prociency test.

Articulation Arrangements

Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the Polytechnics regulations on Recognitionof Prior Learning. These provide for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer byvolume under certain academic conditions.


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Subject to the minimum requirements, graduates of the Bachelor of Accounting (General) willordinarily be able to pursue further studies at NQF Level 8 by enrolling for the Bachelor ofAccounting Honours degree or gain admission to professional examinations for the Associationof Chartered Certied Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Management Accountants(CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Secretaries Southern Africa (ICSA).

CURRICULUM

DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 06DPAF


First Year (Phased in 2012)

Semester 1

Course Course Prerequisites NQF NQF

Code Title Level Credits

FAC511S Financial Accounting 101 None 5 12QTM511S Quantitative Methods None 5 12PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None 5 12CML111S Commercial Law 1A None 5 12CUS411S Computer User Skills None 4 10LIP411S Language in Practice None 4 NCB

Semester 2

FAC512S Financial Accounting 102 Financial Acc 101 5 12CMA512S Cost & Management Accounting 101 Financial Acc 101 5 12BLW512S Business Law (Acc & Fin) Commercial Law 1A 5 12

PMA512S Principles of Macroeconomics None 5 12EPR511S English in Practice Language in Practice orequivalent 5 NCB

BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8

Second Year (Phased in 2013)

Semester 3

FAC611S Financial Accounting 201 Financial Accounting 101& 102 6 13

CMA611S Cost & Management Accounting 201Cost & Man Acc 101 6 13CPL511S Company Law Business Law (Acc & Fin) 5 12

IMI611S Intermediate Microeconomics Principles ofMicroeconomics 6 13EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice,

or equivalent 5 14BMI511S Introduction to Business

Management None 5 10Semester 4

FAC612S Financial Accounting 202 Financial Accounting 101& 102 6 13

CMA612S Cost & Management Accounting 202 Cost & Man Acc 201 6 13TAX612S Taxation 200 Financial Accounting 201 6 12

AUD612S Auditing 200 Financial Accounting 201 6 12IMA612S Intermediate Macroeconomics Principles of Economics 1B/ Principles of

Macroeconomics 6 13ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10


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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (GENERAL) 07BACG


Third Year (Phased in 2014)

Semester 5

GFA711S Financial Accounting 310 Financial Acc 201 & 202 7 14GMA711S Management Accounting 310 Cost & Man Acc 201 & 202 7 14GTA711S Taxation 310 Taxation 200 7 14GAU711S Auditing 310 Auditing 200 7 14CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12

Semester 6

GFA712S Financial Accounting 320 Financial Accounting 201& 202 7 14

MAF411S Managerial Finance 411 Financial Accounting 201& 202 and Quantitative

Methods 7 15CAC710S Computerised Accounting 301 Financial Acc 201 & 202 7 15WIL711S Work Integrated Learning All core courses in

Accounting and Finance up to Semester 4 7 24

Assessment Strategies

Students will be assessed through continuous and summative assessment. These assessmentswill focus on the achievement of qualication outcomes and take the form of problem-solvingexercises, case studies, report writing, practical application of skills and competencies, tutorials

and questioning (tests and/or examinations).

Students will write tests/assignments and an end-of-semester examination in each courseduring which their knowledge and understanding of selected course content, their applicationof concepts and principles, as well as their ability to integrate the contents of different coursetopics and even different courses (i.e. disciplines) will be assessed. The continuous assessmentis made up of at least two class tests and/or assignments and shall depend on the mode ofstudy. Continuous assessment and the end-of-semester examination will contribute as followsto the nal mark for all core courses in Accounting and Finance:

Full-time and Part-time modes:

Continuous assessment: 40% of the nal markFinal examination: 60% of the nal mark

Distance mode:Continuous Assessment: 30% of the nal markFinal examination: 70% of the nal mark

A candidate will gain admission to the examination by obtaining a continuous assessmentmark of at least 40%. In order to pass a course, students need a nal mark of at least 50%subject to a sub-minimum of 40% in the examination.

Due to the highly technical/practical nature of the accounting sub-systems and the constantlychanging International Accounting standards, candidates will only be allowed one supplementary(2nd opportunity) examination. There will not be any further opportunities.


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Assessment for WIL

A report shall be structured by the Departmental Co-ordinator indicating the tasks thatwill be performed in specic work places in collaboration with Director of the Centre forCooperative Education (CCE) and the representative of the selected organisation.

Students are prepared for WIL by the CCE (both the selected organisation and PON

requirements shall be discussed and agreed upon during such sessions). Industry visits are done by the Director and the Departmental Representative to ensure

that the agreed tasks are assigned to students and also to monitor each studentsprogress.

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

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

Basis %

Report 50

Visit by Departmental Representative to monitor and mentor students 10

Mentor 20

Presentation 20

Total 100

Transition Arrangements

The Bachelor of Technology in Accounting and Finance (old curriculum) will be phased outsystematically until the end of 2017 with minimum disruption to existing students learningprogression. The last intake of 1st years for the existing programme (old curriculum) was in

January 2011 and the nal date for complete phasing out of the current National Diploma isDecember 2015. Students will only be allowed to register for the 4th year of the B.Tech. (oldcurriculum) until 2015 to ensure they have sufcient time to complete the programme by 2017.

Students who are registered in 2011 for the 1st year of the current programme (old curriculum),and who wish to transfer to the new programme, and students who fail more than 50% ofthe courses at the end of the year (2011), will be required to change their registration to thenew programme and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance withinformation in Table 1 below.


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Table 1: Courses to be credited

Bachelor of Accounting (General)

(Corresponding New/Revised Courses)

B Tech in Accounting and Finance

(Old Courses)

Financial Accounting 101 Financial Accounting 1A

Financial Accounting 102 Financial Accounting 1B & 2A

Quantitative Methods Quantitative Methods 1 & 2A

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

English in Practice Language in Practice B

English for Academic Purposes Communication Skills

Computer User Skills Computer User Skills orPrinciples of Info Systems 1A + 1B

The Bachelor of Accounting (General) will take effect from January 2012 for all rst year

students and will be completely phased in by 2014. Courses will only be offered based onthe new/revised syllabi in 2012 (1st year), 2013 (2nd year) and 2014 (3rd year). Studentswho are admitted into the examination for courses on the old curriculum will be granted twoopportunities (1st & 2nd opportunities) to pass such courses (there will be no retention ofsemester marks after that).

The deadline for complete phasing out of the current National Diploma is 2015 while the 4thyear of the B. Tech will be completely phased out by 2017. Students must automatically switchto the new programme after these dates.

Students who fail any of the courses in the old curriculum during the phasing out period will berequired to repeat such courses based on the syllabi of new/revised corresponding courses.Please refer to Table 2, below, for detailed information on the new/revised correspondingcourses to be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed.

Table 2: Corresponding Courses (if Failed)

B Tech in Accounting and Finance

(Failed Courses)

Bachelor of Accounting (General)

(Corresponding Courses)

Financial Accounting 1A Financial Accounting 101

Financial Accounting 1B Financial Accounting 102Financial Accounting 2A Financial Accounting 201

Financial Accounting 2B Financial Accounting 202

Cost & Management Accounting 2A Cost & Management Accounting 101

Cost & Management Accounting 2B Cost & Management Accounting 201

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

Company Law 1B Company Law

Quantitative Methods 1 Quantitative Methods

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


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BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANCY) 06BACP

(Phased in 2012)


Description

The Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) is intended for students who wish topursue careers in any of the sub-systems of the accounting function, including auditing andtaxation. The degree represents a coherent introduction to the broad knowledge, concepts andproblem-solving techniques in the areas of Management Accounting, Financial Accounting,Taxation and Auditing. Students will have the opportunity to develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical skills and key transferable skills, and apply these to complexaccounting issues in the context of an organisation.

The Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) specically aims at: providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories and frameworks of the four sub-systems of accounting; developing the ability of students to analyse information from a wide range of sources; equipping students with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as

members of a team; enabling students to communicate effectively in the workplace.

The programme also intends to provide a diverse range of skills and competencies that areboth discipline-specic and job-related and facilitates the development of highly genericcognitive and intellectual skills that would enable graduates to apply their knowledge andlearnt competencies to the practices of Financial and Management Accounting, taking into

consideration international generally accepted accounting practices.

The Diploma in Accounting and Finance, as a rst exit level, prepares students for self-directedapplication of knowledge and skills in dealing with accounting issues in different types oforganisations including manufacturing concerns.


Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General AdmissionRequirements of the Polytechnic of Namibia and comply with the additional requirements below: a minimum of 30 points based on the Polytechnic Admission Point System, using a

combination of NSSC Ordinary Level and/or NSSC Higher Level subjects, with at least a

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

Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the Polytechnic of Namibiamay be considered, but will be required to comply with the additional requirements below:

Obtain at least 50% for the English prociency test and 60% for the Mathematicsprociency test.

Requirements for Qualication

The Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) will be awarded to candidates creditedwith a minimum of 409 NQF credits and who have met the detailed programme/qualication

requirements as set out below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and nancialrequirements spelt out in the Yearbook (Part 1) of the Polytechnic of Namibia.


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To enter the nal year of the Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) students mustpass the following courses with a minimum average of 60% in the same examination session(including a 2nd opportunity):

Financial Accounting 202, Cost & Management Accounting 202, Auditing 200 and Taxation200.

Students who do not meet this requirement will be able to pursue their studies by followingthe Bachelor of Accounting (General) stream.

This programme has one major subject/cognate area of learning, i.e. Accounting, that isdeveloped in increasing complexity across relevant NQF levels in accordance with NQFprinciples as follows:

Table 1

Course NQF LevelFinancial Accounting 101 5

Financial Accounting 102 5

Cost & Management Accounting 101 5

Taxation 200 6

Auditing 200 6



Cost & Management Accounting 201 6Cost & Management Accounting 202 6



Management Accounting 301 7

Managerial Finance 7

Taxation 301 7

Taxation 302 7

Auditing 301 7Auditing 302 7

Computerised Accounting 301 7


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The detailed requirements for the programme are as follows:

CURRICULUM

DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 06DPAF


First Year (Phased in 2012)

Semester 1

Course Course Prerequisites NQF NQF

Code Title Level Credits

FAC511S Financial Accounting 101 None 5 12QTM511S Quantitative Methods None 5 12PMI511S Principles of Microeconomics None 5 12CML111S Commercial Law 1A None 5 12CUS411S Computer User Skills None 4 10LIP411S Language in Practice None 4 NCB

Semester 2

FAC512S Financial Accounting 102 Financial Acc 101 5 12CMA512S Cost & Management Accounting 101 Financial Acc 101 5