Department of Governance and Management Science

Bachelor of Industrial and Labour Relations Honours

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Bachelor of Industrial and Labour Relations Honours admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:02

Description

The Bachelor of Industrial and Labour Relations Honours programme is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of
labour relations management theory as well as the application of its principles in the business world. The programme will foster
capacity building through equipping students with technical, professional, scientific skills and values in order to successfully
explore and resolve workplace and industrial conflicts. The programme expose students to advanced labour and industrial
relations principles, concepts, theories and problem‐solving techniques. The degree is designed to respond to both the local and
international contexts, as students will explore various ways in which to manage relationships between employers and
employees effectively in order to maximise economic gains and industrial growth within Namibia and other developing
countries.

The overall aim of the programme is to prepare students to assume technical and professional roles at operational and mid‐level
management in the industry. Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to find employment as human resource
practitioners or managers, labour relations experts, labour consultants, senior labour inspectors, employees’ relations managers, and arbitrators.

Admission Requirements

To be considered for admission to this programme, candidates must have a Bachelor of Human Resources Management at NQF Level 7 from NUST, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution, worth at least NQF 360 credits. Equally, relevant setting might be considered at the discretion of the Departmen

Industrial and Labour Relations

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --1 Year

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 08BILH

Bachelor of Public Governance Honours

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Bachelor of Public Governance Honours admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:02

Description

The Bachelor of Public Governance Honours is a postgraduate specialisation degree that is purposefully designed to equip
students with deepened and systematic knowledge, expertise, and insight in the public governance discipline, as well as develop
their capacity to conduct applied research. The programme’s emphasis is on the evaluation and application of public
management and governance theories, practices and public sector data in terms of real‐world situations in order to resolve
complex problems that face the public sector and civil society organisations, while also catering for the needs of the private
sector.

Overall, the Bachelor of Public Governance Honours aims at:
• Providing students with deepened knowledge of advanced concepts, frameworks and best practices in public
management and governance and facilitate a high level of application,
• Developing research capacity in the methodologies and techniques of the discipline,
• Enabling students to present and communicate academic/professional work effectively,
• Equipping students with skills that would enable them to provide public goods and services, and strengthening
critical thinking, analytical and problem‐solving skills of students in the public management and governance.

Graduates of this programme will be able to make a sustained contribution to national economic development by finding
employment primarily in the public sector and civil society organisations, but also in the private sector in positions such as Public
Management Analysts; Development Practitioners; Public Policy Associate Consultants; Policy Ana

Admission Requirements

In order to be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Public Governance Honours, candidates must have a Bachelor of Public
Management degree at NQF level 7 or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution worth at least 360 credits.

Holders of the National Diploma in Public Management, as well as the National Diploma in Public Administration from the
then Polytechnic of Namibia, will be considered for admission. A National Diploma in Public Management/Administration
from other universities will also be considered for adm

Public Governance

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time

Duration --1 Year

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 08BPGH

Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours

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Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 11:02

Description

This programme is designed to provide students with a deepened, comprehensive, and systematic understanding of human resource
management skills and practices needed to make complex and strategic decisions in the workplace. The Bachelor of Human
Resource Management Honours Degree is aimed at catapulting students into the specialist field of human resource practitioners and
experts by equipping them with strategic thinking skills and deepened knowledge of the discipline. Additionally, through this
programme, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required to portray and project a critical understanding of the
guiding principles, theories, methodologies and best practices of human Resource Management and strategic thinking. In the same
vein, on completion of this programme, graduates are expected to be able to plan, design and develop, implement, manage,
monitor, strategies that sustain creativity, innovation, and high performance in an organization.

The programme is dedicated to developing existing and new human resource management practitioners by offering expanded
comprehensive professional and academic diverse knowledge to solving challenging but strategically based human resource
management problems and issues.

Admission Requirements

In order to be admitted to this programme, candidates must have a Bachelor of Human Resources Management degree at NQF level
7, worth at least 360 credits, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.

Candidates holding a Diploma in Human Resource Management from NUST (then the Polytechnic of Namibia), may be considered for
admission into this programme. Candidates may be admitted on advanced standing and be required to take requisite undergraduate
courses based on individual candidate’s academic profile.

Human Resources

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance

Duration --1 Year

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code --08HRM

Master of Human Resources Management

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Master of Human Resources Management admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:59

Description

The Master of Human Resource Management is designed to provide students with the human resource management knowledge and skills at an advanced level. The programme aims to equip students with an exemplary knowledge and relevant expertise in their area of major, labour relations, organisational behaviours and human resource development, to operate effectively in today’s ever changing and challenging business environment both in public and private establishments. It introduces students to advanced comprehensive principles, concepts, theories and problem‐solving techniques to cope in a workplace environment. This programme further aims to inculcate a sense of appreciation for innovative, analytical and creative thinking in human resource management areas. Through this programme, students will explore ways in which Human Resource Management value chain roles exist and function within Namibia and other countries generally. The programme will further enable students to acquire knowledge, as well as added hands‐on practical approaches to develop research initiatives that to solve real life challenges.

Admission Requirements

Applicants that hold a Bachelor of Human Resources Management Honours degree from Namibia University of Science and
Technology or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8, that was obtained from any recognised institutions or a 4‐year pre‐NQF
qualification with a strong research component in related fields are eligible for admission into this programme.

An evaluation of the applicant’s academic record and personal letter providing reasons for wishing to enrol for the Master of
Human Resource Management will be required for selection purposes.

Human Resources

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --2 Years

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 09MHRM

Master of Management

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Master of Management admin_fchse Wed, 03/29/2023 - 09:59

Description

The Master of Management degree is specifically designed to produce high‐calibre graduates with a solid foundation in
understanding of the business environment while developing the skills and awareness needed to be successful and further boost
their career statuses.

The Master of Management will prepare students to progress with confidence into academia and leadership roles by:
• instilling a passion for academic path, business improvement, innovation and entrepreneurial action to help students lead
in the growth or creation of new business opportunities;
• deepening their understanding of how businesses and markets work, how value is created through innovation and
marketing, how strategies are crafted, how businesses are financed, how performance is measured, how value is
delivered efficiently and effectively, and how organisations should be governed, managed and led through change;
• develop students’ ability to think strategically and beyond disciplinary silos

Admission Requirements

Applicants holding a Bachelor of Business Management Honours degree from Namibia University of Science and Technology or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 8, or a 4‐year pre‐NQF qualification with a research component in related fields are eligible for admission into this programme. Furthermore, the admission will be guided by the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology post graduate Prospectus and in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework.

Business Management

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --2 Years

Level -- Postgraduate

Course Code -- 09MMA

Bachelor of Public Management

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Bachelor of Public Management admin_fchse Mon, 03/27/2023 - 15:40

Description

The Bachelor of Public Management is purposefully designed to train generalists for employment predominately in the public
sector and civil society organisations; while also catering for the needs of the private sector. The programme provides a
systematic and coherent introduction to the main theories, broad principles, concepts, data, and problem‐solving techniques in
the main cognate area of learning.

The programme’s main emphasis is on governance and leadership in the varied, complex, and challenging settings of public
action – such as multi‐level policy, governance and management processes, hybrid social enterprises, and public‐private
partnerships.
On successful completion of the progamme, graduates will acquire the relevant knowledge and skills in leadership, ethics,
management of public and non‐profit organisations, and public policy formulation.

Overall, the Bachelor of Public Management aims to enable students to:
• Gain conceptual understanding of the key theories and concepts, as well as values and principles, of public management;
• Apply advanced tools and problem‐solving techniques of public management that will assist public managers in Namibia
to effectively address the key development policies;
• Function effectively at an operational level not only in local and regional government in Namibia, but also in the
international arena and in private and civil society organisations.

Admission Requirements

Candidates will be considered for admission to this programme, if they meet the General Admission Requirements of NUST,
(GI2.1 in Part 1 of NUST Yearbook).

Mature Age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance
examinations of NUST (GI2.2 in Part 1 of NUST Yearbook). Mature Age candidates need to achieve 40% for English and
Mathematics in the mature age entry examinations and have been employed for a minimum of three years in the relevant
sectors.

Public Management

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BPMA

Bachelor of Business and Information Administration

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Bachelor of Business and Information Administration admin_fchse Mon, 03/27/2023 - 15:38

Admission Requirements

Candidates may be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of
Science and Technology (GI 2.1 in the NUST Yearbook Part 1).

Mature Age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance
examinations as required by the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI 2.2 in the NUST Yearbook Part 1). Applications
will be scanned and possible exemption methods will be introduced for students with former knowledge of Business
Applications/Information Administration.

Candidates who qualify to be exempted from Business Applications 1A will undertake a proper pre‐assessment which will test their
practical knowledge on the following:
• Keyboard competence and accuracy
• Speed ability of 15 w.p.m.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word

The passing mark for this assessment is 50 %.

Holders of the NUST Diploma in Office Management and Technology may be admitted into the programme with advanced
standing on a course by course credit at the discretion of the Department. considered for admission.

Information Administration

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BBIA

Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Old Programme – Phasing out 2026)

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Bachelor of Human Resource Management (Old Programme – Phasing out 2026) admin_fchse Mon, 03/27/2023 - 15:38

Description

Human Resources Management is becoming increasingly important in industry to help manage employees who are the most important organisational resources in a competitive environment. In this context, the Bachelor of Human Resources Management has been revised in accordance with institutional policy requirements and to complement the institution’s endeavours to make a significant contribution to the attainment of national development goals and Vision 2030.

Admission Requirements

Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Human Resources Management if they meet the Namibia University of Science
and Technology’s General Admission Requirements (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook).

The University’s general admission requirements are contained in the Yearbook revised periodically.

Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the University (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook) will also be
considered for admission.

Human Resources

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07HRMB

Bachelor of Human Resource Management

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Bachelor of Human Resource Management admin_fchse Mon, 03/27/2023 - 15:38

Description

The Bachelor of Human Resources Management is designed to produce professionals who can perform Human Resources Management activities effectively in the new world of work. In this context, the Bachelor of Human Resources Management has been revised in accordance with institutional policy requirements and to complement the institution’s endeavours to make a significant contribution to the attainment of national development goals and Vision 2030

Admission Requirements

Candidates may be admitted to the Bachelor of Human Resources Management if they meet the Namibia University of Science and Technology’s General Admission Requirements as indicated in the latest version of the Yearbook.

Candidates who meet the Mature Age Entry requirements of the University will also be considered for admission.

Human Resources

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time/ Part-time/ Distance

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07HRM

Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Old Curriculum) (Phasing out 2024)

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Bachelor of Entrepreneurship (Old Curriculum) (Phasing out 2024) admin_fchse Mon, 03/27/2023 - 15:37

Description

The Bachelor of Entrepreneurship aims at developing an entrepreneurial knowledge and culture among students. The programme is purposely designed to re‐orientate students’ thinking into starting and managing their own businesses, thereby creating jobs for themselves and others. The programme will provide students with a systematic and coherent introduction to the key concepts, theories and problem‐solving techniques needed to conceptualise, create and manage entrepreneurial ventures.

Admission Requirements

Applicants will be admitted to this programme if they meet the General Admission Requirements of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, a D symbol in Mathematics Grade 12/NSSC is recommended.

Mature age candidates will be considered provided they meet the requirements and pass the mature age entrance examinations of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (GI2.2 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook).

Entrepreneurship

Programme information

Modes of Study -- Full-time

Duration --3 Years

Level -- Undergraduate

Course Code -- 07BENT