Programme Type : Full Time

Fees : Fees

Faculty : Commerce

Entry requirements : At least a first degree in Management, Business Administration or Entrepreneurship.

Department : Accounting and Finance

Programme Duration :  2 Years

RATIONALE 

The purpose of the qualification is to develop competencies in strategic management across all sectors of the economy. Business management is universal and the cornerstone for any business success. HRDC research showed that Botswana was lacking professional business managers and experts in areas of Strategic Organisational Design & Development, Strategic Marketing and Innovation, Strategic Financial Management, Global Business Strategy and Strategic planning. To date most companies in Botswana are relying on foreign consultant companies to formulate and spearhead their strategic plans. This clearly shows lack of home-grown skills to spearhead the strategic directions of the business. Furthermore the graduates shall have leadership and team membership skills needed for implementing and coordinating organisational activities and managing change. They will understand how global competitive environments are changing business practice as well as the ability to integrate business knowledge and management techniques to aid planning and control in a changing environment. They will be equipped with corporate business skills to promote a knowledge economy which Botswana aspires to be in 2036 and develop their survival strategies in this highly competitive global industry (NDP11, HRDS 2016).

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 

• Business Strategists 
• Operations Managers 
• Production Managers 
• Bank Managers 
• Entrepreneurs 
• Researchers 
• Marketing Managers 
• Management Consultants 
• Portfolio Managers 
• Project Managers 
• Careers in both local and international development institutions, for example, ADB, World Bank, UNDP etc.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 

Applicants should have the following: 

• At least a first degree in Management, Business Administration or Entrepreneurship. 

OR 

• Candidates who do not have the minimum academic qualifications stated above, but have five years relevant work experience in a related field, or having any recognised Degree will be considered upon satisfying the requirements of the Academic Affairs Board that might include an entrance interview.

PROGRAMME DURATION 

The programme will run over a duration of 24 months (2 years)