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Unformatted text preview: UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR OPEN, DISTANCE AND eLEARNING PROSPECTUS 2020 Copyright © 2020 University of Namibia. All rights reserved. Edited & Published by Centre for Open, Distance and eLearning University of Namibia, Windhoek NOTE This Prospectus is only valid for 2020 as regulations and syllabi may be amended for 2021. The general regulations and further information appear in the General Information and Regulation Prospectus. Although the information contained in this Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, it is possible that errors and omissions have inadvertently occurred, for which we apologise in advance. The University reserves the right to amend any regulation or stipulation without notice. The information is correct up to 31 December 2020. The fact that particulars of a specific course or programme have been included in this Prospectus does not necessarily mean that the course or programme will be offered in 2020. This Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Prospectus 2020. ii CONTENTS CONTENTS iii INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING THROUGH THE CENTRE FOR OPEN, DISTANCE AND eLEARNING 11 Welcome ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Studying at the Centre for Open, Distance and eLearning ............................................................................................................... 11 Method of Instruction ........................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Study Materials ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Library Services.................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Student Support Services .................................................................................................................................................................... 12 GENERAL INFORMATION 14 Programmes .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 Enquiries ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 CODeL CORE DATES 2020 .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 DUE DATES FOR THE 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR .................................................................................................................................. 26 REGULATIONS 28 Admission ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 28 Entry requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................... 28 Registration ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Registration periods ............................................................................................................................................................................. 30 Assessment .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Assignments/Tests ............................................................................................................................................................................... 30 Submission of assignments ................................................................................................................................................................ 30 ALL assignments are submitted through the Moodle Learning Management System (LMS). This is an online platform where you will access all your courses/modules and related information such as course outlines, course notes and other learning materials that your tutor may choose to share, as well as to communicate with your tutors and with fellow students through forum discussions. Moodle is accessible here: ......................................................................... 31 Examinations ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 31 Fees ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 33 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 33 (12CAAU) 33 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Programme overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Admission requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 33 Assessment and promotion requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 33 Articulation............................................................................................................................................................................................ 33 The Curriculum ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 34 The Syllabi............................................................................................................................................................................................. 34 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 37 CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT AND TAXATION 37 (12CMAT) 37 NOTE: This programme is only offered online .................................................................................................................................. 37 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Programme overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Admission requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Assessment and promotion requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 37 Articulation............................................................................................................................................................................................ 37 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38 The Syllabi............................................................................................................................................................................................. 38 iii FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 41 DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE MANAGEMENT 41 (12DNVM) 41 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Programme Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Admission Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Assessment and Promotion Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 41 Academic Advancement Rules ........................................................................................................................................................... 41 Minimum Requirements for Re-admission......................................................................................................................................... 41 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 42 Syllabi .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 43 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 47 DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES 47 (12DLGS) 47 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Programme Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Admission Requirements .................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 47 Assessment and Promotion Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 47 Academic Advancement Rules ........................................................................................................................................................... 47 Minimum Requirements for Re-admission......................................................................................................................................... 48 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 48 Syllabi .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 49 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 54 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING 54 (12DIAC) 54 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Admission requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 54 Articulation Options ............................................................................................................................................................................. 54 Assessment and promotion requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 54 Academic advancement rules ............................................................................................................................................................. 54 Minimum requirements for re-admission ........................................................................................................................................... 55 Maximum number of courses per year ............................................................................................................................................... 55 Requirements for award of qualification ............................................................................................................................................ 55 Advancement and progression rules ................................................................................................................................................. 55 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 55 Syllabi .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 57 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 64 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (HONOURS) 64 (12BACC) 64 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Programme Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Admission requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Articulation Options ............................................................................................................................................................................. 64 Assessment and promotion requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 64 Academic advancement rules ............................................................................................................................................................. 65 Minimum requirements for re-admission ........................................................................................................................................... 65 Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 66 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 67 iv Syllabi .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 69 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 80 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS) 80 (12BBAD) 80 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Programme overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Entry requirements ............................................................................................................................................................................... 80 Assessment and promotion requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 80 Academic advancement rules ............................................................................................................................................................. 80 Re-admission to the programme ........................................................................................................................................................ 81 Implementation Strategy ...................................................................................................................................................................... 81 Curriculum ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 82 The Syllabi............................................................................................................................................................................................. 84 FACULTY OF EDUCATION 95 DIPLOMA IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (10DLCE) 95 Aim ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Programme overview ........................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Admission requirements ..................................................................................................................................................................... 95 Assessment and promotion requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 95 The curriculum ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 96 The Syllabi...................................................................................................................................
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