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1 Prospectus 2018 CENTRE FOR OPEN, DISTANCE & e-LEARNING (CODeL) University OF Namibia CENTRE FOR OPEN, DISTANCE AND e-LEARNING PROSPECTUS 2018 Copyright 2018 University of Namibia . All rights reserved. Edited & Published by CENTRE for Open, DISTANCE and e-Learning University of Namibia , Windhoek ii NOTE This Prospectus is only valid for 2018 as regulations and syllabi may be amended for 2019. 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.

2 The University reserves the right to amend any regulation or stipulation without notice. The information is correct up to 30 October 2018. 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 2018. This Prospectus must be read in conjunction with the General Information and Regulations Prospectus 2018. iii CONTENTS CONTENTS iii PERSONNEL ix INSTRUCTION AND LEARNING THROUGH THE CENTRE FOR OPEN, DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING 11 Welcome .. 11 Studying at the CENTRE for Open, DISTANCE and e-Learning .. 11 Method of Instruction .. 11 Study Materials.

3 12 Library Services .. 12 Student Support Services .. 12 GENERAL INFORMATION 14 Programmes .. 14 Enquiries .. 14 CODeL CALENDAR 2018 18 DUE DATES FOR THE 2017 ACADEMIC YEAR .. 21 REGULATIONS 22 Admission .. 22 Registration .. 23 Assessment .. 24 Examinations .. 25 Fees .. 26 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 27 CERTIFICATE IN ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING 27 (12 CAAU) 27 Note: This programme is only offered online as from 2018 academic year .. 27 Introduction .. 27 Aim .. 27 Programme overview .. 27 Admission 27 Assessment and promotion 27 Articulation .. 27 The Curriculum .. 28 The Syllabi .. 28 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 31 CERTIFICATE IN MANAGEMENT AND TAXATION 31 (12 CMAT) 31 Note: This programme is only offered online as from 2018 academic year.

4 31 Introduction .. 31 Aim .. 31 Programme overview .. 31 Admission 31 Assessment and promotion 31 Articulation .. 31 32 The Syllabi .. 32 iv FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 35 DIPLOMA IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND NEW VENTURE MANAGEMENT 35 (12 DNVM) 35 Aim .. 35 Programme Overview .. 35 Admission Requirements .. 35 Exemptions .. 35 Assessment and Promotion Requirements .. 35 Academic Advancement Rules .. 35 Minimum Requirements for 35 36 Syllabi .. 37 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 41 DIPLOMA IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES 41 (12 DLGS) 41 Aim .. 41 Programme Overview .. 41 Admission Requirements .. 41 Exemptions .. 41 Assessment and Promotion Requirements.

5 41 Academic Advancement Rules .. 41 Minimum Requirements for 42 42 Syllabi .. 44 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 49 DIPLOMA IN ACCOUNTING 49 (12 HDIA) 49 Aim .. 49 Programme Overview .. 49 Admission 49 Articulation Options .. 49 Assessment and promotion 49 Academic advancement rules .. 49 Minimum requirements for re-admission .. 50 Maximum number of courses per year .. 50 Requirements for award of qualification .. 50 Implementation Strategy .. 50 50 Syllabi .. 52 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 59 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING (HONOURS) 59 (12 BACC) 59 Aim .. 59 Programme Overview .. 59 Admission 59 Articulation Options .. 59 Assessment and promotion 59 Academic advancement rules.

6 60 Minimum requirements for re-admission .. 60 Exemptions .. 60 Implementation Strategy .. 61 v 63 Syllabi .. 66 FACULTY OF ECONOMIC AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES 77 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (HONOURS) 77 (12 BBAD) 77 Aim .. 77 Programme overview .. 77 Entry requirements .. 77 Assessment and promotion 77 Academic advancement rules .. 77 Re-admission to the 78 Implementation Strategy .. 78 78 The Syllabi .. 81 FACULTY OF EDUCATION 92 DIPLOMA IN LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION (10 DLCE) 92 Aim .. 92 Programme overview .. 92 Admission 92 Assessment and promotion 93 The curriculum .. 93 The Syllabi .. 95 BACHELOR IN EDUCATION (LIFELONG LEARNING AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION) HONOURS (10 BLCE) 102 Aim.

7 102 Programme overview .. 102 Admission 102 Assessment and promotion 102 Programme requirements .. 102 Exemptions .. 103 The Curriculum .. 104 The Syllabi .. 107 DIPLOMA IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (10 AEML) 117 Introduction .. 117 Aim .. 117 Programme overview .. 117 Admission Requirements .. 117 Assessment and promotion 117 The Curriculum .. 117 The Syllabi .. 119 DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (PROFESSIONAL TRAINING) (10 ADPT) 123 Aim .. 123 Programme overview .. 123 Admission 123 Special admission requirements: .. 123 The Curriculum .. 123 The Syllabi .. 125 DIPLOMA IN SECONDARY EDUCATION (10 ADSE, 10 ADSB, 10 ADSM, 10 ADSP) 130 Aim.

8 130 Purpose of the programme .. 130 Admission Requirements .. 130 Articulation Options .. 130 Mode of Delivery .. 130 vi Duration of the Study .. 130 Professional Development 130 Assessment and promotion 131 The Curriculum .. 131 The Syllabi .. 136 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (PRE- AND LOWER PRIMARY) HONOURS (10 BELP) 143 Aim .. 143 Programme overview .. 143 Admission 143 Assessment and promotion 144 Programme requirements .. 144 Advancement 144 The Curriculum .. 145 The Syllabi .. 151 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (SECONDARY) (HONOURS) (10 BEDC, 10 BEDS) 166 Aim .. 166 Programme overview .. 166 Admission 166 Assessment and promotion 166 Programme requirements.

9 166 The Curriculum .. 167 The Syllabi .. 184 BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (UPPER PRIMARY) (HONOURS) (10 BEUP) 220 Aim .. 220 Programme overview .. 220 Admission 221 Assessment and promotion 221 Programme requirements .. 221 Advancement 222 The Curriculum .. 223 The Syllabi .. 234 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 252 CERTIFICATE OF HIV AND AIDS EDUCATION AND COUNSELLING 252 (13 CHIV) 252 Aim .. 252 Programme overview .. 252 Entry requirements .. 252 Assessment and promotion 252 The Curriculum .. 252 Syllabi .. 253 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 255 DIPLOMA IN HIV/AIDS MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELLING 255 (13 DHIV) 255 Introduction .. 255 Aim.

10 255 Programme overview .. 255 Admission 255 vii Assessment and promotion 255 Exemptions .. 255 256 Syllabi .. 257 UNAM Core Courses: .. 257 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 262 DIPLOMA IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT 262 (13 DRAM) 262 Aim .. 262 Admission Requirements .. 262 Diploma in Records and Archives Management at level 5 from the University of Namibia .. 262 Duration of study .. 262 262 The Syllabi .. 263 FACULTY OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 266 DIPLOMA IN MEDIA STUDIES 266 (13 DIMS) 266 Aim .. 266 Admission Requirements .. 266 Duration of study .. 266 Curriculum Compilation .. 266 Re-admission Requirements .. 267 Course Descriptors.