FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

FACULTY PROSPECTUS 2013FACULTY OF ECONOMICSANDMANAGEMENT SCIENCES

NOTEThis Faculty Prospectus is valid for 2013 only. Regulations and curricula for 2013 may be amended.regulations and information appear in the General Information and Regulations Yearbook.GeneralAlthough the information contained in this Faculty Prospectus has been compiled as accurately as possible, Counciland Senate accept no responsibility for any errors and omissions that may occur. The University retains the right toamend any regulation or condition without prior notice.(a) The information is correct up to 30 October 2013.The fact that particulars of a specific course or field of study have been included in this Faculty Prospectus does notnecessarily mean that such course or field of study will be offered in 2013 or any consecutive year.This Faculty Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Yearbook.i

CONTENTSNOTECONTENTS OF CURRICULUMFACULTY MISSIONACADEMIC CALENDER 2013DEADLINES FOR THE 2013 ACADEMIC YEAR[i][ii][vii][viii][viii]A. PERSONNELA1Office of the DeanA2Academic PersonnelB.112–4QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED BY THE FACULTYB1Curriculum: Undergraduate ProgrammesB2Curriculum: Post graduate Programmes55C. DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND INCOME TAX6C.1Certificate in Taxation and Management (12CMAT)C.1.1Objectives of the ProgrammeC.1.2Criteria for AdmissionC.1.3Articulation OptionsC.1.4Assessment CriteriaC.1.5Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyC.1.6Maximum numbers of Courses per YearC.1.7Requirements for qualification awardC.1.8Implementation strategyC.1.9Class attendanceC.1.10 Mode of DeliveryC.1.11 Duration of StudyC.1.12 CurriculumC.1.13 Syllabi66666666666678–9C.2Certificate in Accounting and Auditing (12CAAU)C.2.1Objectives of the ProgrammeC.2.2Criteria for AdmissionC.2.3Articulation OptionsC.2.4Assessment CriteriaC.2.5Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyC.2.6Maximum numbers of Courses per YearC.2.7Requirements for qualification awardC.2.8Implementation strategyC.2.9Class attendanceC.2.10 Mode of DeliveryC.2.11 Duration of StudyC.2.12 CurriculumC.2.13 Syllabi1010101010101010101010101112 – 13C.3Diploma in Taxation and Management (12DTXM)C.3.1Objectives of the ProgrammeC.3.2Admission RequirementsC.3.3Articulation routeC.3.4Class AttendanceC.3.5Examination RulesC.3.6Duration of StudyC.3.7CurriculumC.3.8Syllabi141414141414141415 – 17ii

C.4Diploma in Accounting and Auditing (12DAAU)C.4.1Objectives of the ProgrammeC.4.2Admission RequirementsC.4.3Articulation routeC.4.4Class AttendanceC.4.5Examination RulesC.4.6Duration of StudyC.4.7CurriculumC.4.8Syllabi1818181818181818 – 1919 – 22C.5Higher Diploma in Accounting and Auditing (12HDIA)C.5.1Objectives of the ProgrammeC.5.2Criteria for AdmissionC.5.3Articulation RouteC.5.4Assessment CriteriaC.5.5Minimum requirements for Re-admission into the FacultyC.5.6Maximum number of courses per yearC.5.7Requirements for Qualification awardC.5.8Implementation StrategyC.5.9Advancement and Progression RulesC.5.10 Class AttendanceC.5.11 Mode of DeliveryC.5.12 Duration of StudyC.5.13 CurriculumC.5.14 Syllabi232323232323232323232424242425 – 29C.6Advance Diploma in Accounting and Auditing (12ADAA)C.6.1Objectives of the ProgrammeC.6.2Admission RequirementsC.6.3Articulation RouteC.6.4Class AttendanceC.6.5Examination RulesC.6.6Duration of 0 – 32C.7Bachelor of Accounting (Chartered Accountancy) (12BCHA)C.7.1IntroductionC.7.2Purpose of QualificationC.7.3Admission RequirementsC.7.4Examination RegulationsC.7.5Academic Advancement RulesC.7.6Requirements for Qualification AwardC.7.7Lectures and TutorialsC.7.8Quality Assurance ArrangementsC.7.9Stakeholders SupportC.7.10 ArticulationC.7.11 Exemption RulesC.7.12 Duration of StudyC.7.13 Pre-requisitesC.7.14 CurriculumC.7.15 Syllabi333333333333343434343434343535 – 3636 – 43C.8Bachelor of Accounting B. Acc. (Honours) (12BACC)C.8.1Introduction and Objectives of the ProgrammeC.8.2Criteria for AdmissionC.8.3Articulation OptionsC.8.4Assessment CriteriaC.8.5Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyC.8.6Advancement and Progression Rule44444444444445iii

um numbers of Courses per YearRequirements for qualification awardImplementation StrategyMode of DeliveryDuration of StudyCourse EquivalentsCurriculumSyllabiD. DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICSD.1.E.45454545454546 – 4848 – 5758Bachelor of Economics (Honours) (12BECN)D.1.1Introduction and Objectives of the ProgrammeD.1.2Criteria for AdmissionD.1.3Articulation OptionsD.1.4Assessment CriteriaD.1.5Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyD.1.6Advancement and Progression RuleD.1.7Pass with DistinctionD.1.8Practical and Class attendanceD.1.9Maximum numbers of Courses per YearD.1.10 Requirements for qualification awardD.1.11 Implementation StrategyD.1.12 Career OpportunitiesD.1.13 Mode of DeliveryD.1.14 Duration of StudyD.1.15 CurriculumD.1.16 SyllabiDEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE58585858585858585959595959595959 – 6263 – 7273E.1Diploma in Entrepreneurship and New Venture Management (12DNVM)E.1.1Introduction and Objectives of the ProgrammeE.1.2Criteria for AdmissionE.1.3Assessment CriteriaE.1.4Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyE.1.5Advancement and Progression RuleE.1.6Maximum number of coursesE.1.7Requirements for Qualification awardE.1.8Articulation OptionsE.1.9ExemptionsE.1.10Mode of DeliveryE.1.11Duration of 737374747474 – 77E.2Diploma in Business Administration (12DIBA)E.2.1Introduction and Objectives of the ProgrammeE.2.2Assessment CriteriaE.2.3Criteria AdmissionE.2.4Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyE.2.5Advancement and Progression RuleE.2.6ExemptionsE.2.7Mode of DeliveryE.2.8Duration of StudyE.2.9Class 8787878787979 – 82iv

3.10E.3.11E.4F.Advance Diploma in Business Administration (12ADBA)IntroductionCriteria for AdmissionArticulation optionsAssessment criteriaMinimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyMaximum number of coursesRequirements for Qualification awardMode of DeliveryDuration of studyCurriculumSyllabiBachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (Hons) (12BBAD)E.4.1Introduction and Objectives of the ProgrammeE.4.2Criteria for AdmissionE.4.3Assessment CriteriaE.4.4Minimum Requirements – Re-admission in the FacultyE.4.5Requirements for qualification awardE.4.6Examination RegulationsE.4.7Advancement and Progression RuleE.4.8Articulation OptionsE.4.9Implementation StrategyE.4.10Mode of DeliveryE.4.11Duration of StudyE.4.12Summary of 8383838384 – 858686868686868686878787878788 – 9090 – 100DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIESF.1. Diploma in Local Government Studies (12DLGS)F.1.1IntroductionF.1.2Criteria for AdmissionF.1.3Articulation OptionsF.1.4Assessment CriteriaF.1.5Minimum requirements for Re-admission into the FacultyF.1.6Advancement & Progression RulesF.1.7Maximum courses number of courses per yearF.1.8Requirements for qualification awardsF.1.9Career OpportunitiesF.1.10Mode of DeliveryF.1.11Duration of StudyF.1.12Implementation 01101101101101102102102102102102 – 104104 – 107F.2.108108108108108108108108108108109109109 – 112112 – 120Bachelor of Public Management (Honours) (12BPMM)F.2.1IntroductionF.2.2Criteria for AdmissionF.2.3Articulation optionsF.2.4Assessment CriteriaF.2.5Minimum requirements for Re-admission into the FacultyF.2.6Advancement & Progression RulesF.2.7Maximum number of courses per yearF.2.8Requirements for qualification awardsF.2.9Mode of DeliveryF.2.10Duration of StudyF.2.11Implementation StrategyF.2.12CurriculumF.2.13Syllabiv

G. SYLLABI UNAM COURE COURSESG.1G.2121 – 122English Courses Offered by the Language Centre121G.1.1G.1.2G.1.2G.1.3121121121121English for Certificate ProgrammesEnglish for General CommunicationEnglish for Communication and Study SkillsEnglish for Academic PurposesUniversity Core Courses by Other Faculties122G.2.1G.2.2122122Computer Literacy (by Science Faculty)Contemporary Social Issues (School of Nursing and Public Health)POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMESDEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, AUDITING AND INCOME TAX123DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS134DEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STUDIES142THESIS/RESEARCH PhD AND MASTER DEGREES161NAMIBIAN BUSINESS SCHOOL165Postgraduate Diploma in Internal Auditing [12PDIA]Master of Science in Accounting and Finance [12MSAF]Master of Science in Economics [12MSEC]123129134Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Studies [12PDSS]Master of Arts (Political Studies) M.A. (Pol. Studies) [12MPST]Master of Public Administration (M.Admin) [12MPAN]Master of Art in Safety and Security [12MASS]Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Public Administration [12DPAN]Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Political Studies [12DPST]Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Business Administration [12DBAD]Post Graduate Diploma: Business Administration [12PDBA]Master of Business Administration – MBA [12MBAD]Master of Business Administration – Entrepreneurship [12MBAE]Master of Business Administration – Public Sector Management [12MBPS]Master of Business Administration – Natural Resources Management [12MBNR]Master of Business Administration – Finance [12MBAF]Master of Business Administration – Management Strategy 01

FACULTY MISSIONThe Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences working in support of the broader mission of the University ofNamibia, and in response to National development needs, is offering various academic programmes.The Faculty consists of four departments and one unit:1:2:3:4:5:Economics,Management Science,Accounting, Auditing and Income Tax,Political and Administrative Studies, andNamibia Business School.The objectives of the Faculty are to: promote excellence in teaching and research;inculcate a critical disposition and an ability for creative problem-solving;educate and train high level human resources in support of sustainable development andcommunity service;produce responsible citizens with a healthy respect for human dignity.The Faculty is offering Certificate programmes, Diploma’s and Four- year bachelor’s degree programmes atundergraduate level and some programmes at post-graduate level.Some Postgraduate programmes are offered by the Faculty or in collaboration with other Universities and our Unit,the Business School.The mission of the Faculty rests on the following domain, values and principles:1.2.3.4.The members of the Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences believe in a University whose purpose isthe preservation, transmission, interpretation, and development of the cultural heritage of humans, and theacquisition and expansion of new knowledge and understanding.The Faculty derives its strength from a unity of purpose combined with a diversity of outlook that requires it toexamine every facet of life and to uphold the higher human values implicit in the arts, the humanities, and thesciences.The Faculty will serve the needs of society but, in so doing, it will also be society’s critic, encouragingindependent thinking, free discussion, and the pursuit of truth.The Faculty is jealous of its freedom which it will exercise without fear or favour, promoting in its members andstudents the spirit of courageous and emancipatory enquiry.vii