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About Us 4
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Our Infrastructure 7
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Our Programmes 8

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Botho University - Quality is our core. Admissions Information 42
7 June 2013 marked a day in history when Botho University was awarded the BOS ISO 9001:2008 certification by the acting Managing Director
swana Bureau of Standards (BOBS), Mr Keeper Morgan. The ISO 9001:2008 certification is considered “hard to obtain and difficult to maintain”
me of its recipients. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Tertiary Education Council and Botswana Training Authority were present
itness 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.
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Botho Testing Centre 44
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Quality & Accolades 45
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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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.

e Sennye gives a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram and Mrs Kate Sennye, Botho Mrs. Sheela Raja Ram, Vice Chancellor and Man- BOBS acting Director Mr. Keeper Morgan congratu-
who had made the BOS ISO certification University Board Member and Advisory Council aging Director of Botho University receives the BOS lating Botho University for successfully achieving
official launch possible. Member enjoy a moment of victory together and ISO 9001: 2008 certificate from BOBS Acting Direc- the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certification. He encour-
display the BOS ISO 9001: 2008 Certificate for the tor, Mr. Keeper Morgan. aged Botho to work hard in order to keep the cer-
public to see. tification.

BOS ISO 9001:2008 Certified Organisation.

Quality is critical for all higher education institutions. ISO 9001:2008 is an international Quality Management System
tandard 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
otswana 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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ABOUT US

Botho University (BU) was established in

BU currently offers qualifications from certificate
1997 and has rapidly evolved over the years
to master’s degree levels with established plans
to become a leading multi-disciplinary high-
for doctoral programmes in the foreseeable
quality tertiary education provider. Botho
future. The University, with over 3500 students
University was one of the first local tertiary
and nearly 350 staff members and great
institutions in Botswana to be accredited by
opportunity for further expansion and growth,
the Human Resources Development Council
is a dynamic and exciting place to be. Botho
(HRDC). All programmes offered by Botho
University is one of the few Southern African
University are approved by regulatory bodies
institutions to have established international
where we operate. BU currently offers
campuses successfully operating outside
programmes through four faculties namely
Botswana, producing all rounded and globally
Faculty of Business & Accounting, Faculty of
employable graduates.
Engineering and Technology, Faculty of Health
BU programmes are offered through an online
and Education and Faculty of Hospitality and
Distance Learning Campus as well as physical
Sustainable Tourism. BU strategy is focused
campuses located in Botswana, Lesotho,
on building strong, industry-focused Science,
Namibia, Eswatini and Ghana. For the latest
Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
information on the university programmes
(STEM) programmes,which are critical to
kindly refer to specific campus prospectus for
economic growth in Africa. Additionally, the
details or visit www.bothouniversity.com.
new 2023 - 2027 strategy’s key principles are

Vibrance, Innovation and Impact which are
supported by the university Sustainability and THE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Social Impact Report 2022.

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As a modern university, Botho University prides stringent and of international quality. Through
itself on being a technology driven institution the Blackboard students and staff have easy and
from inception. The COVID 19 pandemic in full access to e-Library facilities. The University
2020 helped BU to demonstrate its strength E-Library has the following Databases: Emerald,
when teaching and learning migrated from Ebscohost, Proquest, Dawsonera, Jstor and
classroom teaching and learning to online BU Repository, for access to all the E-Books,
learning with ease. The Faculty and students E–Journals, theses, dissertations, case studies
from various campuses were able to adapt and many more resources.
easily when the university fully moved from
“non-contact” teaching to online learning.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Botho CORPORATE TRAINING DEPARTMENT
University deployed high- end technology to Since 1997, Botho University has been offering
ensure that learning and teaching continued a diverse range of programmes for in-service
in spite of the restrictions that posed a threat professionals and organisations. Under the
to many educational institutions dependent on Corporate Training Department, there are over
teaching and learning taking place on physical 200 short-term professional development
campuses. programmes, which can be customized to meet
Botho University has invested in a robust the client’s requirements. The department in
state- of-the-art mobile learning and e-Learning liaison with the faculty develops professional
infrastructure called Blackboard that has development programmes to improve
been the backbone of online learning for both productivity, performance, and profitability.
classroom and blended and distance learning.
All Botho University students and staff use FUTURE PLANS
Blackboard Learn and its mobile application to Botho University’s strategic focus is to increase
enhance teaching and learning. student diversity by attracting international
Blackboard Learn is a Virtual Learning students. Apart from Botswana, Lesotho,
Environment (VLE) that supports teaching and Namibia and Eswatini,BU campuses (including
learning by allowing students to access course physical and distance learning campus)
materials online. Blackboard App and Blackboard attract several students across Africa. BU’s
Instructor App are the mobile versions of diverse community includes students from
Blackboard, which students can access through South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia,
the use of smartphones or tablets. Blackboard Democratic Republic of Congo and Ethiopia to
has a plethora of features and functionality name a few.
that provides an unparalleled level of student
engagement, such as discussion forums, wikis, BOTHO’S PARTNERSHIPS
blogs, and journals, as well as advanced content Botho University has partnerships with world
management features that allow for textual, renowned institutions in Africa, India, Europe
audio, visual, and pictorial content. In addition, and America. These partnerships are strategic
Blackboard provides powerful assessment and are meant to expose both staff and
features that allow plagiarism check as well as students to international experiences. This is
comprehensive reporting and analytics for easy done through exchange programmes, research
identification of “at-risk” students. and teaching and learning collaborations.
Apart from Blackboard, BU also has an industry
leading anti-plagiarism check tool called
“Turnitin” making its assessment activities

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campus in Maseru Mall in 2015, with plans to

build and open a campus by 2024. BU Lesotho
Campus is fully compliant with the Council on
Higher Education’s regulatory requirements.
BU Maseru offers degree programmes through
three faculties of Business & Accounting,
Health and Education and Engineering &
Technology.

NAMIBIA CAMPUS
Botho University, Namibia opened doors to
students in August 2018 after duly getting
OUR QUALITY registered with NCHE offering 100%
Botho University is driven by the core values scholarships to the students of Namibia. BU
of integrity, excellence, and inclusiveness and Namibia is now officially recognized by the
aims to produce well-rounded, entrepreneurial, Namibian Qualifications Authority (NQA) and
and globally employable graduates with the admits students eligible for NSFAF scholarship
attitude, knowledge, skills, and competencies and self-sponsored students.
to create value and drive productivity increases BU Namibia offers degree programmes in the
needed to catalyse sustainable economic Faculty of Business & Accounting, Faculty of
growth. The focus on quality has resulted Health and Education and Faculty of Engineering
in Botho University becoming a BOS ISO & Technology.
9001:2015 certified institution. With an
impeccable reputation for quality in the market, ESWATINI CAMPUS
Botho University graduates are leading the way Botho University established a campus in
in transforming the economy. Eswatini in 2018 and is in full operation as
per the ESHEC regulatory requirements. The
THE BLENDED AND DISTANCE LEARNING government will start to sponsor students to
CAMPUS BU Eswatini from 2023.
The Blended and Distance Learning Campus BU Eswatini offers programmes from the
(BDLC), which started operating in 2017 is Faculties of Computing, Health & Education and
driven by high levels of integrity, excellence, and Business & Accounting.
inclusiveness, which are also the core values
of the institution. These values are coupled GHANA CAMPUS
with state of the art teaching infrastructure, The Ghana Campus, established in 2022 is the
qualified staff, and accredited industry specific first BU campus in West Africa.
programmes offering the learner skills to be Botho University Ghana aspires to be an
employable, entrepreneurial, and well rounded. integral player in establishing an economically
BDLC offers undergraduate and postgraduate diversified, fast growing, and prosperous Ghana
cross-disciplinary programmes that are unique built on integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, and
and designed to suit the current and future job financial viability.
market. The programmes currently under accreditation
are in the key fields of Accounting, Business,
LESOTHO CAMPUS Computing and Health.
Botho University opened its state-of-the-art

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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 Labs Library Our Eswatini Campus

Fully Equipped Jewellery Labs Computer Labs

Entertainment at BU Multipurpose Hall Traditional Dance at BU Multipurpose Hall Engineering Lab

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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING

PROGRAMME MASTERS PROGRAMMES

CODE
Business

MBA - 9MA - 17 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

MCO-9MA - 22 Master of Commerce in Human Resource Management
MCB - 9MA - 23 Master of Commerce in Banking

PROGRAMME BACHELORS PROGRAMMES

CODE
Accounting

FIN - 8BO - 21 Bachelor of Commerce in Finance

BCO - 8BO - 20 Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
BRM - 8BO - 20 Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management
INB- 8BO-21 Bachelor of Commerce in Investment & Banking

Business

BBA-8BM-21 Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management

*The information/criteria in this prospectus was updated at the time of going for print. For all latest
updates, please do refer to our website or talk to our admissions department.

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA at the time of print. Please refer to your
offer letter from the admissions department for any changes in programme name or duration that may
occur due to regulatory requirements.
*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 ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

PROGRAMME MASTERS PROGRAMMES

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ISM - 9MA - 22 Master of Science in Information Systems Management

PROGRAMME BACHELORS PROGRAMMES

CODE

NCF- 8BH - 19 Bachelor of Science in Network Security and Computer Forensics

DSC - 8B0 - 22 Bachelor of Science in Data Science

*The information/criteria in this prospectus was updated at the time of going for print. For all latest
updates, please do refer to our website or talk to our admissions department.

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA at the time of print. Please refer to your
offer letter from the admissions department for any changes in programme name or duration that may
occur due to regulatory requirements.

*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 MASTERS PROGRAMMES

CODE

MED - 9MA - 21 Master of Education in Higher Education

MEC - 9MA - 22 Master of Education in Curriculum Design and Instruction
MCL - 9MA - 23 Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Management

PROGRAMME POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA

CODE PROGRAMMES

PET - 8PD - 23 Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Technology (PGDET)

PROGRAMME BACHELORS PROGRAMMES

CODE

HIM - 8B0 - 23 Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management

Bachelor of Education in Primary Education English (Language and Mathematics)
SHE-8BO-23 Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management

DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

OHS - 6DI - 21 Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

FACULTY OF HOSPITALITY AND SUSTAINABLE TOURISM

PROGRAMME DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

CODE

TOP - 6DI - 21 Diploma in Travel Operations

CTO - 6DI - 22 Diploma in Cultural Tourism

*The information/criteria in this prospectus was updated at the time of going for print. For all latest
updates, please do refer to our website or talk to our admissions department.

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA at the time of print. Please refer to your
offer letter from the admissions department for any changes in programme name or duration that may
occur due to regulatory requirements.
*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 BUSINESS AND
ACCOUNTING

Master of Business
Administration (MBA)
Programme details: Semester 1
The programme consists of 11 core (required) • B9 - CBS - 17, B9 - MIS - 17, A9 - MAC - 17,
modules and 8 Elective Modules. The B9-PMT-17
Research Methodology is a pre-requisite for
the Dissertation in the MBA Programme. Some Semester 2
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such • B9 - MEC - 17, B9 - MGT - 17, A9 - FMT - 17, B9 -
modules are required to be taken together). DAS - 17
The number at the end of the module in Semester 3
parenthesis indicates the credit load of the B9 - STM - 17, B9 - BRM - 17 Select two (
module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of A9-IIA-17, A9 - RMF - 17, A9 - FTM - 17,
learning (guided, in-class and independent B9-SMG-17,B9-NPD-17, B9-OPS-17, B9-
combined); therefore a 10-credit module TPN-17, B9-BST-17 )
requires on average 100 hours of learning Semester 4
from the student. The MBA Programme will be • B9 - DIS - 17
Block Release and Distance Learning.
Core modules:
• A9 - MAC - 17: Management Accounting Admissions Criteria
(20) 1) Applicants are expected to have
• A9 - FMT - 17: Financial Management (20) completed any Bachelor’s Degree,
• B9 - CBS - 17: Collaborative Business preferably from a recognised institution
Strategies (10) with requisite Leadership skills.
• B9-MIS-17: Management Information
Systems (20)
• B9 - PMT- 17: Project Management (10) 2) For enquiries and more information
• B9 - MEC - 17: Managerial Economics (10) please visit our website:www.
• B9- MGT - 17: Marketing Managemen(20) bothouniversity.com
• B9 - DAS - 17: Decision Analysis (10)
• B9 - STM - 17: Strategic Management (20)
• B9 - BRM - 17: Business Research Methods
(20)
• B9-DIS-17: Dissertation (60)
Elective modules:
• A9 - IIA - 17: International Investment
Analysis (10)
• A9 - RMF - 17: Risk Management in
Financial Institutions (10)
• A9 - FTM - 17: Financial Markets and
Treasury Management (10)
• B9-STM-17: Strategic Marketing (10)
• B9-NPD-17: New Product Development and
Management (10)
• B9-OPS-17: Operations Strategy (10)
• B9-TPN-17: Technopreneurship (10)
• B9-BST-17: Business Statistics (10)
Recommended full-time study path: 2 Years

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• elective (two of A7-VCF-21, A7-ISF-21.

A7-FIS-21, A7-FIE-21)
Semester 07:
• B8-ENI-20, A7-FIM-20, A7-RP1-20
elective (two of B7-CGV-20, A7-REI-21,
A7-FR2-17, A7-INF-20)
Semester 08:
• A7-PPR-21, A7-RP2-20
Admissions Criteria
1) Applicants are expected to have
completed any Bachelor’s Degree,
preferably from a recognised institution
with requisite Leadership skills.

2) For enquiries and more information

please visit our website:www.
bothouniversity.com

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
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Master of Commerce
• B9-BRM-17: Business Research Methods
in Human Resource (20)
• B9-DIS-17: Dissertation (60)
Management
Elective Modules:
Programme Details • B9-MED-22: Managing Equality and
The Master of Commerce in Human • Diversity (10)
Resource • B9-CCW-22: Counselling and Coaching at
Management facilitates the Professional and • the Workplace (10)
Corporate development of Business Leaders • B9-MSH-22: Management of Safety and
and Aspiring Business Managers. The • Health (10)
programme builds competence in human • B9-MNO-22: Managing Organisations
development, human resource planning, (10)
knowledge of social and political contexts of
developments, integration of theory into Recommended full-time study path: 2
practice and research. The programme Years
achieves this by developing Graduates with
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies to take Semester 1
on leadership roles in a range of settings to • B9-HRM-22, B9-TRD-22, B9-HRP-22
achieve effective human resource Semester 2
development priorities of emerging • B9-SRM-22, B9-PRM-22, B9-ELR-22
economies. The Programme is beneficial in Semester 3
assisting the adoption and implementation of • B9-CEP-22, B9-CHM-22, B9-CCM-22; B9-
an integrated approach to help build capacity BRM-17 Select one (B9-MED-22; B9- CCW-
to respond to human and social development 22, B9-MSH-22, B9-MNO-22)
most especially in emerging markets as well Semester 4
as help facilitate networks and partnerships. • B9-DIS-17
Core Modules
• B9-HRM-22: Human Resource Admissions Criteria
Management (20) 1) Applicants are expected to have
• B9-TRD-22: Training and Development completed any Bachelor’s Degree,
(20) preferably from a recognised institution
• B9-HRP-22: Human Resource Planning with requisite Leadership skills.
and Development (20)
• B9-SRM-22: Strategic Human Resource 2) For enquiries and more information
Management (20)
• B9-PRM-22: Performance and Reward please visit our website:www.
Management (20) bothouniversity.com
• B9-ELR-22: Employment Law and
Employee Relations (20)
• B9-CEP-22: Contemporary Issues
in work employment and People
Management (10)
• B9-CHM-22: Change Management (10)
• B9-CCM-22: Cross Cultural Management
(10)

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Master of Commerce in
Recommended full-time study path: 2 Years
Banking Semester 1
• B9-BOS-23, A9-BFM-23, A9-CFA-23, A9-
PJF-23
Programme details:
Semester 2
Master of Commerce (MCom) is a
B9-PIB-23, A9-FRC-23, B9-RIM-23, A9-QMF-23,
postgraduate master’s degree focusing on
A9-MEF-23
commerce-, accounting-, management- and
Semester 3
economics-related subjects. It is best suited
B9-BLP-23, A9-FEM-23, B9-CBM-23, B9-
for applicants, who desire to pursue a career in
BRM-17
Banking, Accounting, Financial and Investment
select any one A9-IFM-23, B9-BPM-23, B9-
sectors. Students should have knowledge of
CDF-23
economics and business in order to pursue this
Semester 4
programme.
• B9-DIS-17
Core Modules: Admissions Criteria
• B9-BOS-23: Bank Operations Strategy (20) 1) Applicants are expected to have completed
• A9-BFM-23: Bank Financial Risk any Bachelor’s Degree, preferably from a
Management (20) recognised institution with requisite Leadership
• A9-CFA-23: Corporate Finance and skills.
Financial Statement Analysis (10)
• A9-PJF-23: Project Finance (10) 2) For enquiries and more information please
• B9-PIB-23: Portfolio Theory and visit our website:www.bothouniversity.com
Investment Banking (10)
• A9-FRC-23: Financial Services Regulation
and Compliance (20)
• B9-RIM-23: Responsible Investment (10)
• A9-QMF-23: Quantitative Methods in
Development Finance (10)
• A9-MEF-23: Micro Enterprise Finance (10)
• B9-BLP-23: Banking Law and Practice (10)
• A9-FEM-23: Foreign Exchange
Management (10)
• B9-CBM-23: Commercial Bank
Management (10)
• B9-BRM-17: Business Research Methods
(20)
• B9-DIS-17: Dissertation (60)
Electives Modules
• A9-IFM-23: International Finance
Management (10)
• B9-BPM-23: Business Policy and Strategic
Management (10)
• B9-CDF-23: Contemporary Issues in
Development Finance (10)

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
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• A6-FA2-17 Financial Accounting 2

(10)
Bachelor of Commerce in • A6-ETG-21 Ethics and Governance (10)
Investment and Banking • A7-TM2-21 Treasury Management 2
(10)
• A7-BL2-21 Banking Law and Practice 2
Core Modules (20)
• IC5-IMO-20 Introduction to MS • A7-BFE-21 Banking and Foreign
Office (10) Exchange (10)
• D5-AWB-20 Academic writing for • A7-COL-17 Company Law (10)
business (10) • A7-BAD-21 Banking and Development
• B5-BS1-17 Business Mathematics & (10)
Statistics 1 (10) • A7-EFM-21 Emerging Financial
• B5-LAB-20 Legal aspects of Business Markets (10)
(10) • A7-FIE-21 Financial Engineering
• B5-BM1-20 Business Management 1 (10)
(10) • A7-POM-21 Portfolio Management
• A5-INI-21 Introduction to (10)
Investments (10) • B7-BRM-21 Research Methods in
• B5-BS2-17 Business Mathematics & Business (10)
Statistics 2 (10) • A7-RMI-21 Principles of Risk
• A6-COA-20 Cost Accounting (10) Management & Insurance (10)
• A5-IOB-21 Introduction to Banking • A7-CRL-21 Credit Risk and Bank
(20) Lending (10)
• A6-FA1-17 Financial Accounting 1 • A7-RP1-20 Research Project 1:
(10) Proposal (10)
• A6-MFS-21 Marketing of Financial • A7-FIM-20 Financial Modeling (10)
Services (10) • A7-ITF-21 International Trade Finance
• A6-CAF-17 Computerised Accounting (10)
(10) • A7-PPR-21 Professional Practice
• A6-TAX-20 Taxation (10) (40)
• B6-MIE-17 Micro Economics (10) • A7-RP2-20 Research Project 2:
• A6-BL1-21 Banking Law and Practice Dissertation (20)
1 (10)
• A6-BTP-21 Banking Theory and Electives
practice (10) • Corporate Financial Operations (10)
• A6-INA-21 Investment Analysis (10) • Behavioral Finance (10)
• B6-MAE-17 Macro Economics (10) • Islamic Finance (10)
• A6-INB-21 Investment Banking (10) • Financial Modeling (10)
• A6-TM1-21 Treasury Management 1 • International Trade Finance (10)
(10) • Financial Innovation and Structured
• A6-FM1-20 Financial Management 1 Finance (10)
(10) • Financial Strategy (10)

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Semester 1
• C5-IMO-20; D5-AWB-20; B5-BS1-17;
B5-LAB-20; B5-BM1-20; A5-INI-21
Semester 2
• B5-BS2-17; A6-COA-20; A5-IOB-21; A6-
FA1-17; A6-MFS-21
Semester 3
• A6-CAF-17; A6-TAX-20; B6-MIE-17; A6-
BL1-21; A6-BTP-21; A6-INA-21
Semester 4
• B6-MAE-17; A6-INB-21; A6-TM1-21;
A6-FM1-20; A6-FA2-17; A6-ETG-21
Semester 5
• A7-TM2-21; A7-BL2-21; A7-BFE-21; A7-
COL-17; A7-BAD-21
Semester 6
• A7-EFM-21; A7-FIE-21; A7-POM-21;
B7-BRM-21; A7-RMI-21 Select one of
(A7-CFO-21; A7-BEF-21; A7-ISF-21)
Semester 7
• Select two of (A7-FIM-20; A7-ITF-21;
A7-FSF-21; A7-FIS-21 ;A7-FSF-21 ;A7-
FIS-21)
Semester 8
• A7-PPR-21; A7-RP2-20
Recommended Full-Time Study Path
(4 years)

Admissions Criteria
1) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum of 5
Passes.

2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma

or Higher Diploma in related field may
be given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency.

3) For enquiries and more information

please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
16 Botho University 2024/25 Prospectus department for any changes in programme name or duration that may occur due to regulatory
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Statistics 1 (10)
Bachelor of Commerce in • B5 - LAB - 13: Legal Aspects of
Accounting Business (10)
• A5 - FBF - 20: Fundamentals of
Programme details: Business & Finance (10)
The programme consists of core (required) and • B5 - BM1 - 20: Business Management
elective modules as follows. Some modules may 1 (10)
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student • B5 - PMK-17: Principles of Marketing
to pass another module or set of modules first). (10)
Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such • B6 -BS2-17: Business Mathematics &
modules are required to be taken together). The Statistics 2 (10)
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit
• B6-AWB-20: Academic Writing for
Business (10)
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-
class and independent combined); therefore a
• B6 - BEA-20: Business Ethics and
10-credit module requires on average 100 hours Assurance (10)
of learning from the student. • B5-MIE-17: Micro- economics (10)
• B6 - MAE-17: Macro Economics (10)
Core modules: • B7 - RMB-20: Research Methods in
• A6 -IFA-20: Introduction to Financial Business (10)
Accounting (10) • B8 - ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and
• A6 - CP1-20: Computerised Accounting 1 Innovation (20)
(10)
• A6 - TA1-20: Taxation 1 (10) • C5 - IMO - 20: Introduction to MS
• A6 - COA-20: Cost Accounting (20) Office (10)
• A6 - CP2-20: Computerised Accounting 2 • B5-BM2-20 Business Management 2
(10)
• A6 - CA1-20: Corporate Administration 1 (10) Elective Modules
• A6 - FA1-17: Financial Accounting 1 (10) • A7-CA2-20: Corporate Administration
• A6 - ASS-20: Audit and Assurance (20) 2 (10)
• A6 - FM1-20: Financial Management 1 (10) • A7-CUA-20: Computerised Auditing
• A6 - CSC-20: Corporate Secretaryship (10)
• A7 - FA2-20: Financial Accounting 2 (10) (10)
• A7 - TA2-20: Taxation 2 (10) • A7-RMI-20: Risk Management &
• A7 - MAC-20: Management Accounting (10) Insurance (10)
• A7 - FIR-20: Financial Reporting (10) • A7-TA3-20: Advanced Taxation 3 (10)
• A7 - FM2-20: Financial Management 2(10) • A7-AS2-20: Audit & Assurance 2(10)
• A7 - COL-20: Company Law (10) • A7-AC2-20: Corporate Secretaryship
• A7 - BAV-20: Business Analysis and (10)
Valuation Using Financial Statements (10)
• A7 - PSR-20: Public Sector Financial • B7-CGV-20: Corporate Governance (10)
Reporting (20) • B8-SOE-21:Social Entrepreneurship(20)
• B8 - ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and Innovation • E8-ISD-17 Innovation for Sustainable
(20) Development (20)
• B7 - RP1-20: Research Project 1: Proposal
Writing (20) Semester 1
• A7 - PRA-20: Professional Practice in • C5-IMO-20,D5-AWB-20,B5-BS1-17, B5-
Accounting (40)
• A7 - RP2- 20: Research Project 2: LAB-20, A5- FBF-20 B5-BM1- 20,
Dissertation Semester 2
• B5 - BS1 - 17: Business Mathematics & • B5-PMK-20, B5-BS2-17, A5-IFA-20,A6-
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• BEA-20, B6-BM2-17 A6-CP1-20

Semester 3
• A6- TA1-20, B5-MIE-17, A6-COA-20,
A6- CP2-20, A6 - CA1-20, A6- FA1-17
Semester 4
• B6-MAE-17, A6-AS1-20, A6 - FM1-20,
A6-CS1-20, A6- FA2-17
Semester 5
• A7-TA2-20, A7-MAC-17, A7-FIR-13,
Semester 6
• A7 - FM2-20, B7- RMB-20, A7-COL-17,
A7-BAV-20 Elective Modules any one
(A7-CA2-20, A7- CUA-20, A7-RMI-20)
Semester 7
• A7-PSR- 20, B8-ENI-20, A7-RP1-20
Elective Modules any two (A7-TA3-20, A7-
AS2-20, A7-CS2-20, B7-CGV-20)
Semester 8
• A7-PPR-20, A7-RP2-20
Admissions Criteria
1) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum of 5
Passes.

2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma

or Higher Diploma in related field may
be given exemptions based on the credit
point equivalency.

3) For enquiries and more information

please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
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• B6-MIE-17 Microeconomics (10)

Bachelor of Business • A6-FA1-17 Financial Accounting 1
Administration in (10)
• B6-BM2 -20 Business Management
Business 2 (10)
Management • B7-CRM -20 Customer Relationship
• Management
• B6-MAE-17 Macroeconomics (10)
Programme Details: • B6-SBM-21 Small Business
The programme consists of core Management (10)
(required) and elective modules as • B6-FFM-20 Fundamentals of
follows. Some modules may have pre- Financial
requisites (i.e. may require the student • Management (10)
to pass another module or set of • A6-FA2-17 Financial Accounting 2
modules first). Some modules may (10)
be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are • B6-OBE-20 Organisational Behaviour
required to be taken together). The (10)
number at the end of the module in • B6-BIS-20 Business Information
parenthesis indicates the credit load Systems (10)
of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 • B6-OPM-20 Operations
hours of learning (guided, inclass and Management (10)
independent combined); therefore a • A6-CAF -17 Computerized
10-credit module requires on average 100 Accounting (10)
hours of learning from the student. • B6-COB-21 Consumer Behaviour
(10)
Core Modules: • B6-MKT-20 Marketing Management
• C5-IMO-20 Introduction to MS (10)
Office (10) • A6-COA-20 Cost Accounting (10)
• D5-AWB-20 Academic Writing for • B6-PMT-21 Purchasing Management
Business (10)
• (10) • B6-SBM-21 Small Business
• B5-BS1-17 Business Mathematics & • Management (10)
Statistics • B6-FFM-20 Fundamentals of
• (10) Financial
• B5-LAB-20 Legal Aspects of • Management (10)
Business (10) • A6-FA2-17 Financial Accounting 2
• A5-IFA-20 Introduction to Financial (10)
Accounting • B6-OBE-20 Organisational Behaviour
• (10) • (10)
• B5-BM1-20 Business Management • B6-BIS-20 Business Information
1 (10) • Systems (10)
• B5-PMK-20 Principles of Marketing • B6-OPM-20 Operations
(10) Management
• B5-BS2-17 Business Mathematics & • (10)
Statistics • A6-CAF -17 Computerized
• 2(10) Accounting
• (10)
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department for any changes in programme name or duration that may occur due to regulatory Botho University 2024/25 Prospectus 19
requirements.
FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ACCOUNTING
(Continued)

• B6-COB-21 Consumer Behaviour

(10)
• B6-MKT-20 Marketing Management
• (10)
• A6-COA-20 Cost Accounting (10)
• B6-PMT-21 Purchasing Management
• (10)
• B7-QUM-20 Quality Management
(10)
• B7-CFI-21 Corporate Finance (10)
• B7-PRM-20 Project Management
(10)
• B7-IEM-20 Import and Export
• Management (10)
• B7-EBS-20 E - Business (10)
• B7-HRM-20 Human Resource
• Management (10)
• B7-BRM-21 Research Methods in
Business (10)
• B7-TLM-21 Transport and Logistics
Management (10)
• B7-KNM-21 Knowledge
Management (10)
• B7-STM-20 Strategic Management
(20)
• B7-RP1-20 Research Project 1:
Proposal Writing (10)
• B7-PPB-20 Professional Practice in
Business (40)
• B7-RP2-20 Research Project 2:
Dissertation (20)

Elective Modules:

• B7-MNC-21 Managing Consulting

(10)
• B7-IBM-20 International Business
Management (10)
• B7-FBM-20 Family Business
Management (10)
• B7-BEC-21 Business Ethics and
Corporate Social Responsibility (10)
• B7-CHM-20 Change Management
(10)
• B7-CGV-20 Corporate Governance

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
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(10)
• B7-BMT-20 Brand Management (10) 3) For enquiries and more information
• B8-ENI-20 Entrepreneurship and please visit our website: www.
Innovation (20) bothouniversity.com
• B8-SOE-21 Social Entrepreneurship
(20)
• E8-ISD-18 Innovation for Sustainable
Development (20)

Recommended full-time study path: 4

Years

Semester 1
C5-IMO-20, D5-AWB-20, B5-BS1-17, B5-
LAB-20, A5-IFA-20, B5-BM1-20
Semester 2
B5-PMK-20, B5-BS2-17, B6-MIE-17, A6-
FA1-17, B6-BM2 -20, B7-CRM -20
Semester 3
B6-MAE-17, B6-SBM-21, B6-FFM-20, A6-
FA2-17, B6-OBE-20, B6-BIS-20
Semester 4
B6-OPM-20, A6-CAF -17, B6-COB-21, B6-
MKT-20, A6-COA-20, B6-PMT-21
Semester 5
B7-QUM-20, B7-CFI-21, B7-PRM-20,
B7-IEM-20 select two ( B7-MNC-21, B7-
IBM-20, B7-FBM-20)
Semester 6
B7-EBS-20, B7-HRM-20, B7-BRM-21,
B7-TLM-21 select two ( B7-BEC-21, B7-
CHM-20, B7-CGV-20, B7-BMT-20)
Semester 7
B7-KNM-21, B7-STM-20, B7-RP1-20 select
one ( B8-ENI-20, B8-SOE-21, E8-ISD-18)
Semester 8
B7-PPB-20, B7-RP2-20

Admissions Criteria
1) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum of 5
Passes.

2) Applicants in possession of a Diploma

or Higher Diploma in related field may be
given exemptions based on the credit point
equivalency.

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
department for any changes in programme name or duration that may occur due to regulatory Botho University 2024/25 Prospectus 21
requirements.
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• A7-PLR-20: property & Liability Risk

Bachelor of Commerce Management (20)
in Risk Management • A7-CLI-20: Commercial Lines Insurance
(10)
Programme details: • A7-WMG-20: Wealth Management (10)
The programme consists of core (required) and
elective modules as follows. Some modules
• A7-HIA-20: Health Insurance and
may have pre-requisites (i.e., may require Administration (20)
the student to pass another module or set of • A7-RAD-20: Risk Analysis & Decision
modules first). Some modules may be co- Making (20)
requisite (i.e., such modules are required to • B7-BRM-20: Research Methods for
be taken together). The number at the end of Business (10)
the module in parenthesis indicates the credit • A7-CRM-20: Credit Risk Management
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
(20)
of learning (guided, in- class and independent
combined); therefore a 10-credit module
• A7-RP1-20: Research Project 1:
requires on average 100 hours of learning from Proposal Writing (10)
the student. • A7-REI-20: Reinsurance (10)
• B8-ENI-20: Entrepreneurship and
Core Modules: Innovation (20)
• B5-BS1-17: Business Mathematics and • A7-PRA-20: Professional Practice in
Statistics 1 (10) Accounting (40)
• C5-IMO-20: Introduction to MS Office (10) • B7-RP2- 20: Research Project 2:
• D5-AWB-20: Academic Writing for Business
(10) Dissertation (20)
• B5-LAB-20: Legal Aspects of Business (10)
• A5-RM1-20: Risk Management 1 (10) Electives
• B5- PMK-20: Principles of Marketing (10) • A7-PIA-20: Portfolio Management and
• B5-BM1- 20: Business Management 1 (10) • Investment Analysis (10)
• B5-BS2-17: Business Mathematics and • A7-INF-20: International Finance (10)
Statistics 1 (10)
• A6-FA1-17: Financial Accounting 1 (10) • A7-RIF-20: Risk Financing (10)
• B6-MIE-17: Microeconomics (10) • A7-FIM-20: Financial Modeling (10)
• A6-RM2-20: Risk Management 2 (10) • A7-FRM-20: Financial Risk Management
• A6-STI-10: Short Term Insurance: Personal (10)
Lines (10)
• A6-CAF-17: Computerised Accounting (10) Recommended Full-Time Study Path
• B6-MAE-17: Macroeconomics (10) (4 years)
• A6-RAT-20: Risk Assessment & Treatment(10)
• A6-COA-20: Cost Accounting (10)
• A6-LTI-20: Long Term Insurance (10) Semester 1:
• A6-ICO-20: Insurance Company Operations • B5-BS1-17; C5-IMO-20; D5-AWB-20;
(10) B5-LAB-20; A5- RM1-20; B5- BM1- 20
• A6-TAX-20: Taxation (10) Semester 2:
• A6-FM1-20: Financial Management 1(10) • B5-PMK-20; B5-BS2-17; A6-FA1-17; A6-
• A6-RGC-20: Risk Governance and Culture (10) RM2-20; A6-STI-20
• A6-FA2-17: Financial Accounting 2 (10) Semester 3:
• A6-EMP-20: Employee Benefits Management • A6-CAF-17; A6-RAT-20; B5-MIE-17; A6-
(10)

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COA-20; A6-LTI-20; A6-ICO-20

Semester 4:
• B6-MAE-17; A6-TAX-20; A6-FM1-20;
A6-RGC-20; A6-FA2-17; A6-EMP-20
Semester 5:
• A7-RAD-20; A7-PLR-20; A7-CLI-20; A7-
WMG-20
Semester 6:
• A7-HIA-20; B7-BRM-20; A7-CRM-20
and One elective from: (A7-PIA-20; A7-
INF-20)
Semester 7:
• B8-ENI-20; A7-REI-20; A7-RP1-20 and
Select two (A7-RIF-20; A7-FIM-20; A7-
FRM-20)
Semester 8:
• A7-PRA-20; A7-RP2- 20
Admissions Criteria
1) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum of
5 Passes.

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

3) For enquiries and more information

please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
department for any changes in programme name or duration that may occur due to regulatory Botho University 2024/25 Prospectus 23
requirements.
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ENGINEERING ACCOUNTING
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(Continued)
(continued)

• A7-RP1-20 Research Project 1: Proposal

Bachelor of Commerce (10)
• A7-PPR-21 Professional Practice (40)
in Finance • A7-RP2-20 Research Project 2:
Dissertation (20)
Programme details:
The programme consists of core (required) and Elective Modules:
elective modules. Some modules may have • A7-VCF-21 Venture Capital Finance (10)
pre-requisites (i.e. may require the students to
• A7-ISF-21 Islamic Finance (10)
pass another module or set of modules first). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis • A7-FIS-21 Financial Strategy (10)
indicates the credit load of the module. One credit • A7-FIE-21 Financial Engineering (10)
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided in class • B7-CGV-20 Corporate Governance (10)
and independent combined); therefore 10-credit • A7-REI-21 Real Estate Investment and
module requires on average 100 hours of learning Finance (10)
from the students. • A7-FR2-17 Financial Reporting 2 (10)
Core Modules
• A7-INF-20 International Finance (10)
• C5-IMO-20 Introduction to MS Office (10)
• D5-AWB-20 Academic Writing for Business (10)
• B5-BS1-17 Business Mathematics & Statistics Recommended Full-Time Study Path (4
1 (10) years)
• B5-LAB-20 Legal Aspects of Business (10)
• B5-BM1-20 Business Management 1 (10) Semester 01:
• A5-FFI-21 Fundamentals of Finance (10) • C5-IMO-20, D5-AWB-20, B5-BS1-17,
• B5-PMK-20 Principles of Marketing (10)
B5-LAB-20, B5-BM1-20, A5-FFI-21
• B5-BS2-17 Business Mathematics & Statistics
2 (10) Semester 02:
• A6- PA1-14 Principles of Accounting 1 (20) • B5-PMK-20, B5-BS2-17, A6- PA1-14,
• A6-FMT-15 Financial Markets (20) A6-FMT-15
• A6- PA2-17 Principle of Accounting 2 (10) Semester 03:
• A6-CDA-17 Computerised Accounting (20) • A6- PA2-17, A6-CDA-17, A6-TAX-20,
• A6-TAX-20 Taxation (10) B5-MIE-17, A6-COA-20
• B5-MIE-17 Micro Economics (10)
Semester 04:
• A6-COA-20 Cost Accounting (10)
• B6-MAE-17 Macro Economics (10) • B6-MAE-17, A6-CFM-21, A6-FIA-21,
• A6-CFM-21 Corporate Financial Management A6-FAN-21, A6-RMI-20
(10) Semester 05:
• A6-FIA-21 Fixed Income Analysis (10) • A7-MAC-17, A7-EIM-21, A7-PFD-21,
• A6-FAN-21 Financial Analytics (20) A7-FR1-17
• A6-RMI-20 Risk Management and Insurance Semester 06:
(10)
• A7-COL-20, B7-RMB-20, A7-APT-21
• A7-MAC-17 Management Accounting (20)
• A7-EIM-21 Equity and Investment Management Select one (A7-VCF-21, A7-ISF-21,
(10) A7-FIS-21, A7-FIE-21, A7-FR2-17,
• A7-PFD-21 Public Finance and Debt A7-REI-21)
Management (10) Semester 7
• A7-FR1-17 Financial Reporting 1
• A7-COL-20 Company Law (20)
(20) • A7-FIM-20, A7-RP1-20, A7- INF-20,
• B7-BRM-21 Research Methods in Business (10)
B7-CGV-20 Select one (B8-ENI-20,
• A7-APT-21 Asset Pricing Theory and Practice B8-SOE-21,E8 - ISD-18)
(10) Semester 8
• B8-ENI-20 Entrepreneurship and Innovation (20) • A7-PPR-21, A7-RP2-20
• A7-FIM-20 Financial Modelling (10)
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Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
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Admissions Criteria
1) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum of
5 Passes.

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

3) For enquiries and more information

please visit our website: www.
bothouniversity.com

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions Botho University 2024/25 Prospectus 25
department for any changes in programme name or duration that may occur due to regulatory
requirements.
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(Continued)

Semester 1:
MSc in Information • C9-BDM-22, C9-SDG-21, Select one (C9-
Systems Management IFM-22, C9- ICM-21)
Semester 2:
• C9-ISM-15, C9-IPM-22, Select one (C9-
Programme details: CMS-22, C9-DAN-22
The programme consists of core (required) Semester 3:
and elective modules as indicated below. • C9-PIM-22, C9-MIS-22, C9-RPP-15
Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e Semester 4:
may require students to pass another module • C9-PWD-15
or set of modules first). Some modules may
be co-requisite (such modules are required Admissions Criteria
to be taken together). The number at the end Entry into this qualification is through any one
of the module in parenthesis indicates the of the following requirements:
credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal 1) The minimum admission requirement is
to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and a bachelor’s degree in Computing/
independent combined); therefore a 10 credit Computer Science / Information Technology
module requires an average of 100 hours of or any computer related field.
learning from the student.
2) A Post-Graduate Diploma (NCQF level 8) in
Core modules: the field of study (Computing) may also meet
• C9-BDM-22: Big Data Management (20) admission requirements provided that at least
• C9-SDG-22: System Development 20 credits at level 8 have been allocated to
Management and Governance(20) research methodology within or additional to
• C9-ISM-15: Information Security the qualification.
Management (20)
• C9-IPM-22: ICT Project Management (20) 3) Applicants that do not meet the
• C9-PIM-22: Principles of Information above criteria but possess relevant
Technology Management (20) industry experience will be considered
• C9-MIS-22: Management Information through recognition of prior learning
Systems (20) (RPL).
• C9-RPP-15: Research Project 1: Proposal
Writing (20) 4) For enquiries and more information
• C9-PWD-15: Project Work 2: Dissertation please visit our website: www.
(60) bothouniversity.com

Elective Modules:

• C9-IFM-22 Infrastructure
Management(20)
• C9-ICM-22 ICT Strategic Management
(20)
• C9-CMS-22 Content Management
Systems (20)
• C9-DAN-22 Data Analytics (20)

Recommended full-time study path (2

years):
The duration of this programme is
two years and will be offered in Blended and
Distance Learning. During study, students
must undergo coursework and dissertation.

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Elective Modules
Bachelor of Science • D5-BIO-22: Biology 1 (12)
• E5-CHE-22: Chemistry 1 (12)
in Data Science • C6-CLC-22: Cloud Computing (9)
• C6-EM1-22: Emerging Technologies 1 (9)
Programme details: • C6-CRG-20: Cryptography (9)
The programme consists of core (required) and • C6-MOS-22: Mobile Operating Systems
elective modules as indicated below. Some (9)
modules may have pre-requisites (i.e., may • C6-CRG-20: Cryptography (9)
require students to pass another module or • C6-MOS-22: Mobile Operating Systems
set of modules first). Some modules may be (9)
co-requisite (such modules are required to be • C6-ACN-22: Advanced Computer Networks
taken together). The number at the end of the (9)
module in parenthesis indicates the credit load • C6-OPT-22: Optimization (9)
of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours • D7-CBI-22: Computational Biology
of learning (guided, in-class and independent (9)
combined); therefore a 10-credit module • B7-CFI-22: Computational Finance
requires an average of 100 hours of learning (9)
from the student. • E7-COS-22: Computational Statistics
(9)
Core modules: • C7-EM2-22: Emerging Technologies
• E5-PHY-22: Physics (12) (9)
• E5-PCA-22: Pre-Calculus (24) • C7-NLP-22: Nature Language Processing
• C6-CSA-22: Computer Architecture (12) (9)
• D5-WCO-22: Writing and Communication • C7-BDD-22: Big Data Databases(9)
(12) • C7-AAN-22: Algorithm Analysis (9)
• C5-PS1-22: Programming Skill 1(6) • C7-BDT-22: Big Data Technologies(9)
• B5-BEN-22: Business and Entrepreneurship • C7-AAI-22: Advanced Artificial Intelligence
(30) (9)
• C6-OPS-22: Operating Systems (12)
• E6-CAL-22: Calculus (12) Recommended full-time study path
• C6-PS2-22: Programming Skill 2 (12) (4 years):
• C6-COM-22: Computer Networks (12)
• C7-DBS-22: Databases (12) Semester 1:
• E6-DMC-22: Discrete Mathematics for • E5-PHY-22, E5-PCA-22, C6-CSA-22, D5-
Computer Science (12) WCO-22
• C6-DSA-22: Data Structures and Algorithms Semester 2:
(12) • C5-PS1-22, B5-BEN-22, C6-OPS-22 Select
• C7-DMI-22: Data Mining (12) one (D5-BIO-22, E5-CHE-22)
• C7-REM-22: Research Methodology (12) Semester 3:
• E7-PAS-22: Probability and Statistics (12) • E6-CAL-22, C6-PS2-22, C6-COM-22,
• C7-PS3-22: Programming Skill 3 (12) C7-DBS-22 Select one (C6-CLC-22, C6-
• C7-DVI-22: Data Visualization (12) EM1-22)
• C7-PMA-22: Project Management (12) Semester 4:
• E7-LAL-22: Linear Algebra (12) • E6-DMC-22, C6-DSA-22, C7-DMI-22, C7-
• C7-MLE-22: Machine Learning (24) REM-22 Select one (C6-CRG-20, C6- MOS-
• C7-ARI-22: Artificial Intelligence (12) 22) Select one (C6-ACN-22, C6-OPT-22)
• C7-DAN-22: Data Analytics (12) Semester 5:
• C7-PPR-22: Industrial Attachment (60) • E7-PAS-22, C7-PS3-22, C7-DVI-22, C7-
• E7-MUS-22: Multivariate Statistics (12) PMA-22, E7-LAL-22
• C7-IPD-22: Individual Project in Data Semester 6:
Science (24) • C7-MLE-22, C7-ARI-22, C7-DAN-22 Select
• C7-PIE-22: Professional Issues and Ethics one (D7-CBI-22, B7-CFI-22, E7-COS-2)
(12)
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Semester 7:
• C7-PPR-22 Bachelor of Science in
Semester 8:
• E7-MUS-22, C7-IPD-22, C7-PIE-22 Select Network Security and
one (C7-BDD-22,C7-AAN-22)Select one (C7- Computer Forensics
BDT-22,C7-AAI-2)

Programme details:
Admissions Criteria
The curriculum consists of essential core
1) Applicants are expected to have successfully
modules and elective modules that are
completed secondary schooling. The typical
optional. Specific modules may require
entry requirement is BGCSE or IGCSE (in
prerequisites, requiring students to
Botswana), LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other
successfully complete another module or set of
equivalent secondary school qualification.
modules before registering. Additionally, certain
modules may be designated as co-requisite,
2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum Pass (D) in
meaning they must be taken concurrently.
5 subjects including English and Mathematics.
The credit load of each module is indicated by
3) Applicants in possession of a Diploma the number in parentheses at the end. Each
or Higher Diploma in related field may be credit is equivalent to approximately 10 hours
given exemptions based on the credit point of combined guided, in-class, and independent
equivalency. learning. Hence, a module with 10 credits
generally involves around 100 hours of study.
4) For enquiries and more information please
visit our website: www.bothouniversity.com Core modules:

• C5-CE1-20: Computer and its Essential 1

(10)
• C5-PLD-20: Programming Logic and
Design (10)
• C5-MAT-20 : Mathematics (10)
• C5-OSH-11: Operating Systems and
Hardware (20)
• C6-PIE-20 : Professional Issues and Ethics
(10)
• C6-NEF-20 : Networking Fundamentals
(20)
• C6-DBC-20 : Database Concepts (10)
• D6-AWS-20 : Academic Writing for STEM
(10)
• C6-CE2-20 : Computer and its Essentials
2 (10)
• C6-EOL-20 : Essentials of Linux (10)
• C6-CFO-23 : Computer Forensics (10)
• C6-IPC-11 : Introduction to Programming
Using C++ (20)
• C6-CFL-23 : (Computer Forensics Lab (10)
• C6-RSW-20 : Routing and switching (10)
• C6-RSL-20 : Routing and Switching Lab
(10)

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• C7-SCS-23 : Scripting for Cyber Security Semester 2:

(20) C6-NEF-20, C6-DBC-20, D6-AWS-20, C6-
• C6-PCS-23 : Principles of Cyber Security
CE2-20, C6-EOL-20
(10)
• C6-OSF-23 : Operating System Forensics
Semester 3:
(10) C6-CFO-23, C6-IPC-11, C6-CFL-23, C6-
• C6-NSE-20 : Network Security (10) RSW-20, C6-RSL-20
• C6-WMS-23 : Wireless and Mobile Semester 4:
Security (10) C7-SCS-23, C6-PCS-23, C6-OSF-23, C6-
• C7-IDS-23 : Information and Data Security NSE-20, C6-WMS-23
(10) Semester 5:
• C7-EHK-13 : Ethical Hacking (20)
C7-IDS-23, C7-EHK-13, C7-SDN-20, C7-
• C7-SDN-20 : Software Defined Network
Engineering (10) FIT-23, C7-CGT-23
• C7-FIT-23 : Forensics Investigation Semester 6:
Techniques (10) C7-RMS-20, C7-MAN-13, C7-AEH-23,
• C7-CGT-23 : Cryptographic Techniques (10) C7-MFO-20, (Select one C7-IOT-23, C7-
• C7-RMS-20 : Research Methods for STEM CCS-20, C7-SDE-20)
(10) Semester 7:
• C7-MAN-13 : Malware Analysis (20)
C8-CCI-23, C7-RP1-20, C7-CYL-23,
• C7-AEH-23 : Advanced Ethical Hacking
(10) B8-ENI-20, (Select one C8-MAS-20, C8-
• C7-MFO-20 : Mobile Forensics (10) MEF-23, C8-ISG-23)
• C8-CCI-23 : Cyber Crime Investigation (10) Semester 8:
• C7-RP1-20 : Research Project 1: Proposal C8-RP2-20, C7-PPC-20
Writing (10)
• C7-CYL-23 : Cyber Law (10) Admissions Criteria
• B8-ENI-20 : Entrepreneurship and
1) Applicants are expected to have
Innovation (20)
• C8-RP2-20 : Research Project 2: successfully completed secondary
Dissertation (20) schooling. The typical entry requirement
• C7-PPC-20 : Professional Practice in is BGCSE or IGCSE (in Botswana),
Computing (40) LGCSE (in Lesotho) or other equivalent
secondary school qualification.
Electives
• C7-IOT-23 : Internet of Things (10) 2) BGCSE/equivalent with minimum
• C7-CCS-20 : Cloud Computing and
Security (10) Pass (D) in 5 subjects including English
• C7-SDE-20 : Security by Design (10) and Mathematics.
• C8-MAS-20 : Media and Storage (10)
• C8-MEF-23 : Media Forensics (10)
• C8-ISG-23 : Information Security
Management and Governance (10)

Recommended full-time study path - 4

Years.

Semester 1:
• C5-CE1-20, C5-PLD-20, C5-MAT-20, C5-
OSH-11, C6-PIE-20
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Master of Education in
Higher Education G8 - PPA2 - 15
Semester 3
Programme details:
The programme consists of 9 core (required) • D9-REP-21 ; D9-CHE-14; D9-
modules and 3 elective modules. Some modules GMH-14
may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the Semester 4
student to pass another module or set of modules
first). Some modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such
• D9-DIS-21 Select one (D9-OBE-14,
modules are required to be taken together). The
D9-PTH-14, D9-GHE-14)
number at the end of the module in parenthesis
indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is Admissions Criteria
equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and 1) Applicants are expected to have
independent combined); therefore a 10-credit completed a Bachelors Degree,
module requires on average 100 hours of learning
from the student. preferably up to Honors level from a
recognised institution.
Core modules:
• D8 - LTA - 20: Learning, Teaching and 2) For enquiries and more information
Assessment (20)
please visit our website:
• D8 - PPA1 - 14: Professional Academic
Practice in Action 1 (10) www.bothouniversity.com
• D8 - QHE - 11: Quality Frameworks in Higher
Education (20) *Please note that this programme is a
• D8 - ETE - 12: Educational Technology and teaching qualification which prepares
e- Learning (20)
• D8 - RHE - 14: Research in Higher Education learners to become qualified and
(20) professional teachers therefore , all
• D8 - CDD - 14: Curriculum Design and students in this programme must do their
Development (20) practical teaching (Teaching Practice /
• D8 - PPA2 - 14: Professional Academic PPA2 module)in order to graduate .
Practice in Action 2 (10)
• D9 - CHE - 14: Contemporary Issues in Higher
Education (20)
• D9 - GMH - 14: Governance and Management
in Higher Education (20)
• D9-REP-21 : Research Proposal
• D9-DIS-21: Dissertation (40)
Elective Modules:
• D9-OBE-14: Organisational Behaviour (20)
• D9 - PTH - 14: Principles and Techniques of
• Counselling in Higher Education (20
• D9 - GHE - 14: Globalisation and Higher
Education (20)

Recommended full-time study path: 2 Years

Semester 1
• D8:LTA - 10, D8 - PPA1 - 14, D8 - ETE - 12
Semester 2
• D8 - QHE - 11, D8 - RHE - 14, D8 - CDD - 14,

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Master of Education in Semester 2

Curriculum Design and
• D9-ISI-22; D9-CDD-14; D9-CEV-22
Select one(D9-LTH-22; D9-CED-22;
Instruction D9-VLI-22)
Semester 3
• D9-DME-22: D9-REM-22: D9-ABE-22
Select one (D9-CCD-22; D9-QHE-22;
Programme details: D9-CUA-22)
The programme is made up of eleven core modules Semester 4
and six elective modules. Prospective students are
expected to choose two elective modules from the
• D9-DIS-14
six elective modules, while all core modules are
compulsory for all students. Students must Admissions Criteria
complete 240 credits before graduating from the 1) Any recognised Bachelor’s Degree
programme, 210 credits cover the compulsory (NCQF Level 7)
modules, while 30 credits cover the elective 2) A Post –Graduate Diploma (NCQF Level
components. The credit loads are indicated against 8) in the
each module. One credit represents 10 notional
hours. The research methodology module is a pre- same or a cognate field of study.
requisite for the dissertation module. Learners are
expected to pass research methods before being
registered for the dissertation module. MEDCI
programme is a two –year programme and will be
delivered through Distance and Blended Learning
modes. The programme can be studied by both
national and international candidates.
Core modules:
• D9-LTA-14: Learning, Teaching and
Assessment (20)
• D9-TCD-22: Theories of Curriculum
Development (10)
• D9-CAE-22: Computer Applications in
Education (10)
• D9-FCD-22: Foundations of Curriculum Design
and Development (20)
• D9-ISI-22: Instructional Strategies Using
Internet (10)
• D9-CDD-14: Curriculum Design and
Development (20)
• D9-CEV-22: Curriculum Evaluation (20)
• D9-DME-22: Designing and Maintaining E-
Learning (10)
• D9-REM-22: Research Methods (20)
• D9-ABE-22: Assessment and Moderation in
Outcomes-based Education (10)
• D9-DIS-14: Dissertation (60)
Elective Modules:
• D9-LTH-22: Learning Theories (10)
• D9-CED-22: Comparative Education (10)
• D9-VLI-22: Virtual Learning in Instruction (10)
• D9-CCD-22: Contemporary Issues in
• Curriculum Development (20)
• D9-QHE-22: Quality Frameworks in Higher
• Education (20)
• D9-CUA-22: Curriculum Analysis (20)
Semester 1
• D9-LTA-14; D9-TCD-22; D9-CAE-22; D9-FCD-
22

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Master of Educational
Leadership and
Management (MEDELM)
Programme details:
The Master of Educational Leadership and Semester 3
Management programme focuses on training and
preparing learners for a range of high level • D9-ESC-23, D9-QME-23 Select One
careers that require educational leadership and (D9-DST-23, D9-ERC-23, D9-LME-23)
management skills , competencies and knowledge Semester 4
needed by the learners to become the • D9-DIS-23
professionals that they aspire to be . The
programme is made up of twelve core modules
and three elective modules. Students must Admissions Criteria
complete 240 credits before graduating from the 1)Any recognised Bachelor’s Degree
programme; 204 credits encompass the (NCQF Level 7)
compulsory modules, while 36 credits encompass 2) A Post –Graduate Diploma (NCQF Level
the elective components. The credit loads are
indicated against each module. One credit
8) in the same or a cognate field of study
represents 10 notional hours. 3) For enquiries and more information
please please visit our website www.
Core modules: bothouniversity.com
• D9-ELC-23: Educational Leadership and
Curriculum Development (10)
• D9-AET-23: Advanced Educational Technology
(10)
• D9-SME-23: Strategic Management in
Education (10)
• D9-EPL-23: Education Policy and Law (10)
• D9-EDR-23: Educational Research (12)
• D9-ASI-23: School Administration, Supervision
and Instruction (12)
• D9-ECF-23: Educational Costs and Financial
Analysis (12)
• D9-HRA-23: Human Resources Administration
in Education (12)
• D9-RPL-23: Research Proposal (36)
• D9-ESC-23: Education, Society and
Community Relations (12)
• D9-QME-23: Quality Management in
Education (12)
• D9-DIS-23: Dissertation (80)
Elective Modules:
• D9-DST-23: Decision Making in Secondary and
Tertiary Institutions (12)
• D9-ERC-23: Education Reforms and
Curriculum Development (12)
• D9-LME-23: Leadership and Management in
Education (12)
Semester 1
• D9-ELC-23, D9-AET-23, D9-SME-23, D9-
EPL23, D9-EDR-23
Semester 2
• D9-ASI-23, D9-ECF-23, D9-HRA-23, D9-
RPL-23
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Bachelor of Education in
Primary Education (English
Language and Mathematics)

Programme details:
The Bachelor of Education (Primary Education) • D7-TMM-23: Teaching Methods for
programme offered at Botho University focuses Mathematics in Primary Schools (10)
on training and preparing learners for a range • D6-ITM-23: Introductory to Mathematics (20)
of valuable careers that require educational • D7-MEG-23: Modern English Grammar (20)
skills, competencies and knowledge needed by • D7-AWS-23: Academic Writing Skills (10)
the learners to become the professionals that • D7-IEE-23: Infusing Environmental Education
they aspire to be. The programme is designed in the Curriculum (10)
for both pre-service and in-service teachers • D7-CRT-23: Conducting Remedial Teaching in
with specializations in English language and Schools (10)
Mathematics. The programme is specifically • D7-IMP-23: Instructional Materials (10)
designed to align with current policy initiatives • D7-ECD-23: Education for Children with
regarding re-tooling and re-skilling teachers, as Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder (20)
well as preparing fresh entrants into the teaching • D7-TPC-23: Teaching Practice 7(60)
profession. With a bachelor’s degree in primary • D7-MAT-23: Mathematical Applications for
education, prospective graduates could secure Teachers 8(20)
good jobs in the education, social services, • D7-GPT-23: Geometry for Primary School
training, and research fields. Teachers 8(10)
Core modules:
• D7-TPS-23: Theory and Practice of Second
Language Teaching 8(20)
• D5-CAS-23: Communication and Academic • D7-LIP-23: Literature in Primary Schools 8(10)
Literacy Skills (20)
• D5-CSF-23: Computer Skills Fundamentals
(20)
Elective Modules:
• D5-IEP-23: Introduction to Educational • D7-TSS-23: The Structure of the Sentence (10)
Psychology (10)
• D5-ICI-23: Introduction to Curriculum and • D7-BTL—23: Breakthrough to Literacy (10)
Instruction (10)
• D7-TAS-23: Teaching Algebra in Schools (10)
• D6-IBE-23: Introduction to Biology and Earth • D7-CLS-23: Calculus (10)
Science for Primary Teachers (20)
• D6-INS-23: Introduction and Numeracy and Recommended full-time study path (4½ years):
Science for Teachers (10) Semester 1:
• D6-TPE-23: The Pronunciation of English (10) • D5-CAS-23, D5-CSF-23, D5-IEP-23, D5-ICI-23
• D6-ELG-23: English Linguistics (20) Semester 2:
• D6-IRP-23: Introduction to Reading Process • D6-IBE-23, D6-INS-23, D6-TPE-23, D6-ELG-23
(10) Semester 3:
• D6-IER-23: Introduction to Educational • D6-IRP-23, D6-IER-23, D6-ICP-23, D6-WIE-23
Research (20) Semester 4:
• D6-ICP-23: Introduction to Chemistry and • D7-STN-23, D7-STL-23, D7-MES-23, D7-
Physics (10) APS-23
• D6-WIE-23: Writing in English (20) Semester 5:
• D7-STN-23: Strategies for Teaching Numeracy • D7-TMM-23, D6-ITM-23, D7-MEG-23, D7-
and Science in Schools (20) AWS-23
• D7-STL-23: Strategies for Teaching Literacy in Semester 6
Schools (20) • D7-IEE-23, D7-CRT-23, D7-IMP-23, D7-ECD-23
• D7-MES-23: Managing Education for Semester 7
Sustainable Development (10)
• D7-APS-23: Assessment in Primary Schools • D7-TPC-23
(10)

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Semester 8
• D7-MAT-23, D7-GPT-23, D7-TPS-23,
D7-LIP-23 Select one (D7-TSS-23,
D7-BTL—23, D7-TAS-23, D7-
CLS-23)

Admissions Criteria
1) The typical entry requirement is BGCSE
or other equivalent secondary school
qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’
in five subjects. In addition, applicants
must have
10 points in English and Mathematics
combined or 32 points in the top 5
subjects.
2) Certificate V holders may be granted
exemptions based on the relevance of the
subjects.
3) Diploma or equivalent qualification in a
related field.
4) Applicants that do not meet the above
criteria but possess relevant industry
experience

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(10)
Bachelor of Science • B8-ENI-20: Entrepreneurship &
in Health Information Innovation (20)
Management • D7-RPP-23: Research Project Proposal
(10)
Programme details: • D7-PPR-21: Professional Practice in
The programme consists of core (required) and HIM (40)
elective modules as follows. Some modules may
have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to • D7-RPO-23: Research Project (20)
pass another module or set of modules first). Some
modules may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are Elective modules:
required to be taken together). The number at the • A5-IFA-20: Introduction to Financial
end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit
Accounting (10)
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of
learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); • B6-FFM-20: Fundamental of Financial
therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 Management (10)
hours of learning from the student. • D7-HEC-23: Health Economics (1
• B7-PRM-20: Project Management (10)
Core modules:
• C5-CE1-20: Computer and its Essential 1 (10) • B7-HRM-20: Human Resource
• D6-LHP-23: Law & HIM Practice (10) Management (10)
• D6-IAP-21: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
(20) Recommended full-time study path
• B5-BM1-20: Business Management 1 (10) (4½ years):
• D6-HET-21: Health Ethics (10)
• C6-CE2-20: Computer and its Essential 2 (10) Semester 1:
• B6-BM2-20: Business Management 2 (10) • C5-CE1-20, D6-LHP-23, D6-IAP-21, B5-
• D6-IPP-21: Introduction to Pathology & BM1-20, D6-HET-21
Pharmacology (20) Semester 2:
• B5-PMK-20: Principles of Marketing (10) • C6-SE2-20, B6-BM2-20, D6-IPP-21, B5-
• D6-AWS-20: Academic writing for STEM (10) PMK-20, D6-AWS-20
• D6-IMT-21: Introduction to Medical Terminology Semester 3:
(10)
• D5-BLS-21: Basic Life support & Emergency • D5-BLS-21, D5-IEH-21, B6-OPM-20,
care (10) D5-MDB-21
• D5-IEH-21: Introduction to E-Health (10) Semester 4:
• B6-OPM-20: Operations Management (10) D5-IGH-23, D6-EPI-13, D6-ITR-21,
• D5-MDB-21: Medical Database 1(10) D5-CHA-21 Select one (A5-IFA-20, B6-
• D5-IGH-23: Introduction to Global Health (10) FFM-20)
• D6-EPI-13: Epidemiology (20) Semester 5:
• D6-ITR-21: Introduction to Medical Transcription D7-BIO-23, B6-PTM-21, D7-DMI-23, D6-
(10)
• D5-CHA-21: Computing in Health Administration PCM-23
(10) Semester 6:
• D7-BIO-23: Biostatistics (20) • D7-HIS-21, D6-FHI-23, D7-DCO-13, D7-
• B6-PTM-21: Procurement & Tender Management RME-23
(10) Semester 7:
• D7-DMI-23:Data Management &Information • D7-HIR-21, B8-ENI-20, D7-RPP-23
Governance (20)
Select two ( D7-HEC-23, B7-PRM-20,
• D6-PCM-23: Principles of Community Health (10) B7-HRM-20)
• D7-HIS-21: Health Information Systems (20)
• D6-FHI-23: Fundamentals of Health Insurance Semester 8:
(10) D7-PPR-2, D7-RPO-23,
• D7-DCO-13: Disease Coding (20)
• D7-RME-23: Research Methods (10)
• D7-HIR-21: Health Information Risk Management
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Semester 9:
• D8 - PRO - 13, Select one (B8 - ENT -
13, E8-ISD-18, D8-ERG-21)

Admissions Criteria
1) The typical entry requirement is BGCSE
or other equivalent secondary school
qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’
in five subjects. In addition, applicants
must have 10 points in English and
Mathematics combined or 32 points in
the top 5 subjects.

2) Certificate V holders may be granted

exemptions based on the relevance of
the subjects.

3) Diploma or equivalent qualification in a

related field.

4) Applicants that do not meet the above

criteria but possess relevant industry
experience
will be considered through recognition of
prior learning (RPL).

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Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
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Admissions Criteria
Post Graduate Diploma in 1) The typical entry requirement is BGCSE
Higher Education or other equivalent secondary school
qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’
in five subjects. In addition, applicants
Programme details: must have 10 points in English and
This programme facilitates the professional Mathematics combined or 32 points in
development of teachers and lecturers as
professionals in the field of education. The
the top 5 subjects.
programme is needed by academics and teachers
who are specialists in their different disciplines but 2) Certificate V holders may be granted
do not possess any teaching qualifications. The exemptions based on the relevance of
programme offers participants the professional the subjects.
skills and competences required to facilitate,
manage and assess students’ learning effectively.
Through this programme, student teachers would 3) Diploma or equivalent qualification in a
have a unique opportunity of enhancing their related field.
teaching practice in terms of adopting a more
scholarly and contemporary approach towards their 4) Applicants that do not meet the above
teaching and students’ learning. criteria but possess relevant industry
The programme consists of 6 core (required)
modules. Some modules may have pre-requisites
experience
(i.e. may require the student to pass another will be considered through recognition of
module or set of modules first). Some modules prior learning (RPL).
may be co-requisite (i.e. such modules are required
to be taken together). The number at the end of *Please note that this programme is a
the module in parenthesis indicates the credit teaching qualification which prepares
load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours
of learning (guided, in-class and independent
learners to become qualified and
combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires professional teachers therefore , all
on average 100 hours of learning from the student. students in this programme must do their
practical teaching (Teaching Practice /
Core modules: PPA2 module)in order to graduate .
• D8 - LTA - 10: Learning, Teaching and
Assessment (20)
• D8 - PPAI - 15: Professional Academic Practice
in Action 1 (10)
• D8 - QHE - 11: Quality Frameworks in Higher
Education (20)
• D8 - ETE - 12: Educational Technology and
e-Learning (20)
• D8 - RHE - 14: Research in Higher Education
(20)
• D8 - CDD - 14: Curriculum Design and
Development (20)
• D8 - PPA2 - 15: Professional Academic Practice
in Action 2 (10)

Recommended full-time study path

(1 Year):

Semester 1:
• D8:LTA - 10, D8 - PPA1 - 15, D8 - ETE - 12
Semester 2:
• D8 - QHE - 11, D8 - RHE - 14, D8 - CDD - 14
• D8 - PPA2 - 15 (10)
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exemptions based on the relevance of the

Post Graduate Diploma in subjects.
Educational Technology
3) Diploma or equivalent qualification in a
(PGDET) related field.
Programme details:
The postgraduate diploma in educational 4) Applicants that do not meet the above
technology programme aims at training the criteria but possess relevant industry
21st century teachers to integrate emerging
technologies and tools into their classroom
experience
teaching and learning processes. The programme will be considered through recognition of
is made up of eight core modules which prior learning (RPL).
prospective students are expected to complete
in two semesters. All the core modules are
compulsory for all students. Students must
complete 120 credits before graduating from
the programme. The credit loads are indicated
against each module. One credit represents 10
notional hours. All the first semester modules are
pre-requisites for the second semester modules.
Learners are expected to pass all the modules
in the first semester before proceeding to the
second semester.

Core modules:
• D9-FET-23: Foundations of Educational
Technology (20)
• D7-ITI-23: Integrating Technology into
Instructional Design (10)
• D8-OTL-23: Online Teaching and Learning (10)
• D8-RET-23: Research Methods in Educational
Technology (20)
• D8-TSN-23: Technology in Special Needs
Education (10)
• D8-ITC-23: Integrating technology into
Curriculum (20)
• D8-EMT-23: Emerging Technologies in
Education (10)
• D8-RPO-23: Research Project (20)
Recommended Full-Time Study Path (1 year)
Semester 1:
• D9-FET-23, D7-ITI-23, D8-OTL-23, D8-RET-23
Semester 2:
• D8-TSN-23, D8-ITC-23, D8-EMT-23, D8-
RPO-23

Admissions Criteria
1) The typical entry requirement is BGCSE or other
equivalent secondary school
qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’ in five
subjects. In addition, applicants must have 10
points in English and Mathematics combined or 32
points in the top 5 subjects.

2) Certificate V holders may be granted

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Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions
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Diploma in Occupational
Health and Safety HST-21; D7-BDM-21
Semester 4:
• D7-INA-21
Programme details: Admissions Criteria
The programme consists of core (required) and 1) The typical entry requirement is BGCSE
elective modules. Some modules may have pre- or other equivalent secondary school
requisites (i.e. may require the students to pass qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’
another module or set of modules first). The
number at the end of the module in parenthesis in five subjects. In addition, applicants
indicates the credit load of the module. One credit must have 10 points in English and
is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided in class Mathematics combined or 32 points in
and independent combined); therefore 10-credit the top 5 subjects.
module requires on average 100 hours of learning
from the students.
2) Certificate V holders may be granted
Core modules: exemptions based on the relevance of
• D5-CSS-21: Communication and Study Skills the subjects.
(10)
• D5-ICT-21: Information Communication
Technology (10) 3) Diploma or equivalent qualification in a
• D6-OHS-21: Introduction to Occupational Health related field.
and Safety Management (12)
• D6-OHT-21: Introduction to Occupational 4) Applicants that do not meet the above
Hygiene and Toxicology (12)
• D6-OSLI-21: Occupational Health and Safety criteria but possess relevant industry
Law I (12) experience
• D6-SMB-21: Safety Management and the Built will be considered through recognition of
Environment (12) prior learning (RPL).
• D6-ENM-21: Environmental Management (12)
• D6-RMN-21: Risk Management (12)
• D6-OHS-21: Occupational Health and Safety
Law II (12)
• D6-QUM-21: Quality Management (12)
• D7-LBL-21: Labour Law (12)
• D7-BST-21: Biostatistics (12)
• D7-ERG-21: Ergonomics (12)
• D7-EPM-21: Emergency Preparedness and
Disaster Management (12)
• D7-OPD-21: Occupational Diseases (12)
• D7-INA-21: Industrial Attachment (60)
Electives:
• D7-ERT-21: Employee Relations (12)
• D7-HST-21: Health and Safety in Transport (12)
• D7-BDM-21: Building maintenance (12)
Recommended Full-Time Study Path (2 years)
Semester 1:
• D5-CSS-21; D5-ICT-21; D6-OHS-21; D6-OHT-21
; D6-OSLI-21
Semester 2:
• D6-SMB-21; D6-ENM-21 ; D6-RMN-21 ;D6-
OHS-21; D6-QUM-21
Semester 3:
• D7-LBL-21; D7-BST-21 ;D7-ERG-21 ;D7-EPM-21;
D7-OPD-21 Selective one : D7-ERT-21; D7-
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Bachelor of Science in Safety,

Health and Environmental (12)
Management • D7-RSM-23: Research Methods (12)
• D7-SMN-23: Security Management
(12)
Programme details: • D7-PIH-23: Principles of Industrial
The program comprises mandatory core modules Hygiene (12)
and optional elective modules. Certain modules
may have prerequisites, meaning students must
• D7-FAP-23: First Aid Principles and
pass another module or set of modules before Procedures (12)
enrolling. Additionally, some modules may be • D7-PCO-23: Principles of counselling
co-requisite, necessitating that they be taken (10)
simultaneously. The number in parentheses at
the end of each module denotes its credit load.
• B8-ENI-20: Entrepreneurship &
One credit corresponds to 10 hours of combined
Innovation (20)
guided, in-class, and independent learning. • D7-RP1-23: Research project 1 in OHS
Therefore, a 10-credit module typically entails (Proposal writing) (12)
around 100 hours. Candidates must acquire a • D7-MOR-23: Managing occupational
minimum of 504 credits modules to be awarded records (12)
with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Safety,
Health and Environmental Management.
• D8-SEN-23: Sustainable Environment
12
Core modules: • D7-RP2-23: Research Project 2
• D5-IEM-23: Introduction to Environmental (Dissertation) (20)
Management (12) • D7-PRP-21: Professional Practice (40)
• D5-CIS-23: Computing and Information Skills
(12)
• D5-AWB-20: Academic Writing for Business (10) Electives:
• D5-MSH-23: Mathematics for OSH (12) • D7-HST-21: Health and Safety in
• D5-AIS-23: Advanced Integrated Science (12) Transport (12)
• D6-QUM-21: Quality Management (12) • D7-BDM-21: Building Maintenance (12)
• D6-OHS-21: Introduction to Occupational Health
and Safety Management (12) • D7-ERT-21: Employee Relations (12)
• D6-RSM-21: Risk Management (12) • D8-FSH-23: Food Safety and Hygiene
• D6-OHL-21: Occupational Health and Safety (12)
Law I (12)
• D6-HIF-23: Health Informatics (12)
• D8-MNS-23: Mining Safety (12)
• D6-HIV-23: HIV and AIDS Management (12)
• D6-EPI-23: Epidemiology (12) Recommended Full-Time Study Path
• D6-ERG-23: Ergonomics (12) – 4 Years
• D7-BST-21: Biostatistics (12)
• D6-EPM-21: Emergency Preparedness and Semester 1:
Disaster Management (12)
• D7-ORB-23: Organizational Behavior (12) • D5-IEM-23, D5-CIS-23, D5-AWB-20,
• D7-0S2-21: Occupational Health and Safety Law D5-MSH-23, D5-AIS-23
II (12) Semester 2
• D7-FTX-23: Fundamentals of Toxicology (12) • D6-QUM-21, D6-OHS-21, D6-
• D7-FMN-23: Fire Management (12) RSM-21, D6-OHL-21, D6-HIF-23
• D7-EIA-23: Environmental Impact Assessment Semester 3
(12)
• D7-API-23: Accident Prevention and • D6-HIV-23, D6-EPI-23, D6-ERG-23,
Investigations (12) D7-BST-21, D6-EPM-21
• D7-PCC-23: Principles of Climate Change (12) Semester 4
• D7-GHD-23: Global Health Dynamics (12) • D7-ORB-23, D7-0SL2-21, D7-FTX-23,
• D7-WMN-23: Waste Management (12) D7-FMN-23, D7-EIA-23
• D7-OSM-23: Occupational Safety Management
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Semester 5
• D7-API-23, D7-PCC-23, D7-GHD-23,
D7-WMN-23, D7-OSM-23
Semester 6
• D7-RSM-23, D7-SMN-23, D7-PIH-23,
D7-FAP-23, D7-PCO-23, Select two
(D7-HST-21 or D7-BDM-21 or D7-
ERT-21)
Semester 7
• B8-ENI-20, D7-RP1-23, D7-MOR-23,
D8-SEN-23, Select one (D8-FSH-23
or D8-MNS-23)
Semester 8
• D7-RP2-23, D7-PRP-21
Admissions Criteria
1) The typical entry requirement is BGCSE
or other equivalent secondary school
qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’
in five subjects. In addition, applicants
must have 10 points in English and
Mathematics combined or 32 points in
the top 5 subjects.

2) Certificate V holders may be granted

exemptions based on the relevance of
the subjects.

3) Diploma or equivalent qualification in a

related field.

4) Applicants that do not meet the above

criteria but possess relevant industry
experience
will be considered through recognition of
prior learning (RPL).

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
Botho University at the time of print. Please refer to your offer letter from the admissions Botho University 2024/25 Prospectus 41
department for any changes in programme name or duration that may occur due to regulatory
requirements.
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Diploma in Travel
Operations • H6-TOG-21: Tour Guiding (10)
• B7-HRM-20: Principles for Human Resources
(10)
The Diploma in Travel Operations combines • H7-PPR-21: Professional Practice
practical and theoretical learning ensuring that
graduates are well grounded with knowledge, Elective Modules:
skills and competencies required in the travel Select one from the following:
industry characterised by continuous changes • H6-TRG-21: Travel Geography (10)
in technology and motivations for travel. The • H6-CIT-21: Contemporary Issues in the travel
course sets a firm foundation for those aspiring to Industry (10)
establish careers or become entrepreneurs in the
travel industry Recommended full-time study path (3 years):
Semester 1
Programme Details: • H6-TTI-21, C5-CS1-17, A5-PA1-14, C5-CE1-20,
The programme consists of core (required) and B6-MIE-21
elective modules as indicated below. Some Semester 2
modules may have pre-requisites (i.e may • H5-WD1-21, B7-HRM-20, H5-FRO-17, H6-
require students to pass another module or set TRE-21, A6-CAF-17
of modules first). Some modules may be co- Semester 3
requisite (such modules are required to be taken • H6-WD2-21, H6-STO-21, H6-TOM-21, D5-
together). The number at the end of the module AWB-20
in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the Semester 4
module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning • H5-IAT-21, H6-CST-21, B5-FUE-20, H6-WBT-21,
(guided, in-class and independent combined); H6-PT1-21
therefore a 10 credit module requires an average Semester 5
of 100 hours of learning from the student. • H6-MTR-21, H5-TAM-21, H6-PT2-21, H6-
TOG-21, Selective one (H6-TRG-21, H6-CIT-21)
Core Modules: Semester 6
• C5-CS1-17: Communication and Study Skills (10) • H7-PPR-21
• A5-PA1-14: Principles of Accounting (20)
• B5-FUE-20: Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship Admissions Criteria:
(10) 1) The typical entry requirement is NCQF Level IV,
• C5-CE1-20: Computers and its Essentials 1 (10) BGCSE or other equivalent secondary
• D5-AWB-20: Academic writing for business school qualification with a minimum grade of ‘D’ in
research (10) five subjects. In addition, English and
• H5-FRO-17: Front Office and Reservations Mathematics should be among the qualifying
Operations (10) subjects with at least grade “D”; OR
• H5-IAT-21: International Air Travel Industry (10) Certificate IV (TVET Certificate), NCQF level 4 in
• H5-TAM-21: Travel Agency Management (10) related fields of Travel and Tourism
• H5-WD1-21: World Travel Destinations 1 (20)
• A6-CAF-17: Computerized Accounting (10) 2) Applicants in possession of Certificate V, NCQF
• B6-MIE-21: Microeconomics (10) levels 5 (General Education or TVET).
• H6-CST-21: Customers Service for the Travel Certificate V holders may be granted exemptions
and Tourism Industry (10) based on the relevance of the
• H6-TTI-21: The Travel and Tourism Industry (10) subjects.
• H6-TRE-21: Travel law and Ethics (10)
• H6-WD2-21: World Travel Destinations 2 (20) 3) Applicants in possession of Diploma (NCQF
• H6-STO-21: Sustainable Travel Operations (20) Level VI) or equivalent qualification in a
• H6-TOM-21: Tour Operations Management (10) related field such as Tourism or Hospitality
• H6-WBT-21: Web Based Applications in Travel Management.
(10)
• H6-PT1-21: Procedures for ticketing and 4) Applicants in possession of NCQF Level 5,
reservations 1 (20) Certificate V qualification in Travel and
• H6-MTR-21: Marketing for Travel (10) Tourism or a related discipline can progress into
• H6-PT2-21: Procedures for ticketing and Diploma in Travel Operations with
reservations 2 (20) exemptions based on Credit Accumulation and
Transfer System (CATS).
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5) Applicants that do not meet the above

criteria but possess relevant industry Diploma in
experience a minimum of 2 years will be Cultural Tourism
considered through recognition of prior
learning (RPL). Programme details:
The programme consists of only core modules
6) For enquiries and more information as indicated below. The number at the end
please visit our website: www. of the module in parenthesis indicates the
bothouniversity.com 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 an average of 100 hours of
learning from the student.

Core modules:
• H6-ICU-22: Introduction to Cultural
Tourism. (10)
• C5-CE1-20: Computer and its essentials
1. (10)
• H5-FOT-22: Fundamentals of Tourism (10)
• D5-CS1-17: Communication and Study
skills
• 1 (10)
• H6-PCB-22: Principles of Community
Based
• Tourism at Cultural Heritage Sites (20)
• C6-CE2-20: Computer and its Essentials 2
• (10)
• B5-FUE-20: Fundamentals of
• Entrepreneurship (10)
• H6-FST-22: Fundamentals of Sustainable
• Cultural Tourism (10)
• A5-IFA-20: Introduction to Financial
• Accounting (10)
• H6-CTD-22: Cultural Tourism Destinations
• (20)
• D5-AWB-20: Academic Writing for
Business
• (10)
• H6-SCT-22: Sociology of tourism (20)
• H6-ABT-22: Archaeology of Botswana and
• Tourism Product development (10)
• H6-CHP-22: Cultural Heritage and
Heritage
• Protection (10)
• H6-IPG-22: Interpretation and
Professional
• Guiding for Cultural Heritage Tourism (10)
• H6-CST-21: Customer Service for the
Travel and Tourism Industry (10)
• H6-BLE-22: Basic Law and Ethics for
Managing Heritage (20)

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• H6-IOC-22: International accordance with the RPL and CAT

organizations and Cultural Heritage National Policies. Candidates for RPL
Management (10) will be subjected to an assessment to
• H6-MCH-22: Marketing for Cultural determine eligibility
Heritage Tourism and Hospitality (10)
• H6-TSE-22: The Social and Economic 3) For enquiries and more information
Value of Cultural Heritage (10) please visit our website:
• H6-VCH-22: Valorization of Culture www.bothouniversity.com
and Heritage Tourism Products(20)
• H6-PMT-22: Project Management for
Tourism Development (10)
• H6-CDS-22: Cultural Diversity in the
Social Sciences (20)
• H6-CMS-22: Sustainable Cultural
Management in Southern Africa (10)
• H7-PPR-21: Professional Practice
(60)

Recommended full-time study path (3

years):

Semester 1:
• H6-ICU-22, C5-CE1-20, H5-FOT-22, D5-
CS1-17, H6-PCB-22
Semester 2:
• C6-CE2-20, B5-FUE-20, H6-FST-22, A5-
IFA-20, H6-CTD-22
Semester 3:
• D5-AWB-20, H6-SCT-22, H6-ABT-22,
H6-CHP-22, H6-IPG-22
Semester 4:
• H6-CST-21, H6-BLE-22, H6-IOC-22, H6-
MCH-22, H6-TSE-22
Semester 5:
• H6-VCH-22, H6-PMT-22, H6-CDS-22,
H6-CMS-22
Semester 6:
• H7-PPR-21

Admissions Criteria
1) A minimum of 5 BGCSE/IGSCE passes
or equivalent

2) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

There will be access through Recognition
of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit
Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) in

*The programmes offered in this document are accredited by BQA and offered at
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GENERAL CRITERIA

1. Applying to Botho University 2. How to calculate points

Before applying to Botho University, students The admission point system is used to measure
are encouraged to take time out to familiarise your academic achievement based on your
themselves with all the programmes on offer. school-leaving results. Your school-leaving
Applicants must meet all the relevant minimum subject grades or percentages are converted
requirements for the programme of study they into points as per the table (see Table 1 next
wish to study. It is also important for applicants page) and based on your qualification. These
to assess whether the programme they points are added up to arrive at the number of
choose interests them and that they want to points you have obtained.
make a career out of it. Our friendly Admission
Team Counsellors will provide information
needed about the programmes and assist
applicants to make informed choices. Details
on programmes are available on our website:
www.bothouniversity.com

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Table 1

SENIOR CERTIFI-
GCE GCSE IB ESWATINI
CATE
POINTS
A-LEVEL/
AS COSC HIGCSE IGCSE BGCSE LGCSE NSC HG SG HL SL POINTS SGCSE
HSC

12 A 7 8 A*

11 B 6 7 A

10 C a 1 7 A 5 7 6 B

9 D b 2 6 B 4 6 5 C

8 E c A 3 A*,A A*,A A*,A 5 C A 3 5 4 D

7 d B B B B 4 D B 2 4 3 E

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

5 D D D D 2 D 2 0 G

4 E E E E E

0 F F F

3. Important points to remember when applying:

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

• Clear certified copies of all relevant educational certificates.

• Clear certified copies of Omang/passport/identity card.

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

• Should you have any doubts on the application process please contact our admissions
department for further assistance.

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QUALITY & ACCOLADES

BQA Registered and Accredited Institution

Registered and Accredited as an Education & Training provider by
Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA)

HRDC Registered Institution

Botho University is registered with the Human Resource Development
Advisory Council (HRDC) of Botswana.

BOS ISO 9001:2015 Certified Organisation

We are the only University in Botswana to be BOS ISO 9001:2015 certified
- a clear indicator of our passion and commitment to quality. The BOS
ISO 9001:2015 certification is considered “hard to obtain and difficult to
maintain” by some of its recipients.

Registered Institution in the Kingdom of Lesotho

Registered with Ministry of Education and Training and approved by Council on Higher
Education, Kingdom of Lesotho

Registered Institution in the Republic of Namibia

Registered with the National Council for Higher Education in Namibia
Accredited by the Namibia Qualifications Authority. (NQA)

Registered Institution in the Kingdom of Eswatini

Botho University has been granted the authority to establish and operate in accordance with
section 19 of The Higher Education Act of 2013, by ESHEC

PMR Africa Diamond Arrow Award 2015

Winner of the PMR Africa “Diamond Arrow Award” for excellence under the
tertiary institutions category in Botswana as rated by organisations across
Botswana.

Rated by African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM)

Botho University’s quality at programme level is rated “Good Quality” by the
African Quality Rating Mechanism (AQRM), an initiative of the Commission of the
African Union (AUC) to establish an African quality assurance system for higher
education institutions.

Botho University is a Huawei ICT Academy with a fully equipped laboratory at

its Gaborone Campus including training materials for imparting knowledge on
various advanced ICT courses offered through the academy.

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