Programme Type : Full Time

Fees : Fees

Faculty : Commerce

Entry requirements : 5 credits

Department : Business Management

Programme Duration : 4 Years

Description

OVERVIEW

The wholesale and retail trade sector does not only provide value to consumers by offering an assortment of goods and services, but significantly contributes to Botswana’s gross domestic product (GDP) through investment in technology, employment income, and generation of government revenue through taxation. As a result, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry has identified this sector as a potential opportunity for economic diversification.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

• Applicants must have obtained a minimum qualification of five credits at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education or its equivalent including a pass in English language. Candidates who have a Credit in Commerce and Business Studies will have an advantage. OR
• Candidates must have successfully completed a level 6 Diploma in Retail Management, or its equivalent in the related field from a recognized institution. OR
• Special Entry: Candidates who do not have the minimum academic qualifications stated above, but have five years relevant work experience in a related field, will be considered upon satisfying the requirements of the Academic Affairs Board that might include an entrance interview.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

• Retail Store Managers 
• Customer Service Officers 
• Account Managers 
• Sales Managers 
• Retail Analysts 
• Online Sales Agents 
• Store Supervisors 
• Inventory Officers 
• Stores Controllers 
• Supply Chain Managers 
• Export Managers 
• Online Sales Agents 
• Merchandisers 
• Operations Managers 

PROGRAMME DURATION 

The programme will run over a duration of 48 months (4 years)