The purpose of this qualification is to enhance management and leadership capacity of higher education leaders. Participants will be provided with extensive knowledge and skills to successfully manage the complexities of higher education. The programme draws on the latest evidence-based research in higher education and will be taught by experts, giving participants access to global expertise and perspectives. The programme enables leaders with an education background to develop integrated functional and reflective competences in educational management by examining issues such as the strategic management, the management process, educational governance, financial management, marketing, and human resource management in higher education.
Upon the end of this course, you would have gained the following skills:
- Examine issues facing higher education leaders and managers and administrators such as finance, income generation, marketing, working with people, technologies, and stakeholders, managing change, influencing culture, and problem-solving skills. This programme is designed for academic leaders and senior administrative or professional managers in higher education institutions.
Admission requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree (Level 7) or equivalent with two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory or management position in a tertiary education environment; or
- A Level 6 qualification or equivalent with ten (10) years’ experience in a supervisory or management position in a tertiary education environment
Course Structure
Year 1 – Semester 1
| Module code | Module | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5821EM | Managing Higher Education OrganizationsB5821EM | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5811ET | Leadership, Transformation and Diversity ManagementB5821ET | 4hrs/week | 18 | 4 L/W |
| B5821EP | Professional Development for Higher Education LeadersB5821EP | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5821EL | High-performance Organisational CultureB5821EL | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5821EF | Financial Management for Higher Education LeadersB5821EF | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5811ED | Data Analytics and Decision Making in Higher EducationB5821ED | 4hrs/week | 18 | 4 L/W |
| Total Credits | Total Credits | 72 |
Year 1 – Semester 2
| Module code | Module | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B5822EE | Entrepreneurship and InnovationB5822EE | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5822EG | Governance and Ethics in Higher EducationB5822EG | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5822EF | Fundraising and Resource Mobilisation in Higher EducationB5822EF | 4hrs/week | 9 | 4 L/W |
| B5812EB | Business Strategy and Risk Management in Higher EducationB5812EB | 4hrs/week | 18 | 4 L/W |
| B5812EC | Capstone Portfolio for Higher Education LeadersB5812EC | 4hrs/week | 18 | 4 L/W |
| Total Credits | Total Credits | 63 |
Please click here to start your application form for 2024.
2. Admission Process
After successfully completing and submitting your application, the Academic Office and the Admissions Committee will review each applicant’s form. Once admission status has been concluded, the applicant will receive an Acceptance or Rejection Letter via email.
3. Registration Form
The applicants who are admitted for the programme of their choice will be invited to register their first semester modules on the registration platform. The instructions and requirements for registration will be sent to each admitted applicant via email.
4. Orientation
Click here to watch the orientation video
1. Lectures
1.1 Accessing Moodle
Moodle is a platform used by the Namibia Business School for all class-related activities and it is where students can access the learning material. Each admitted student will receive login details from the Student Support Office, once the registration period has ended.
1.2 Access to the UNAM Student Portal
UNAM Student Portal is the official platform for the submission of continuous assessment and examination results. Each admitted student will receive login details from the Student Support Office, once the registration period has ended.
1.3 Study Material & Timetable
Along with the instructions on how to access Moodle, the Student Support Office will also send information about study material.
2. Assessments
2.1 Summative: written examinations
2.2 Formative: assignments
3. Release of CA marks
The CA marks are released on the UNAM student portal before the beginning of the examination period.
4. Examination
Click here to find more information about the Examination Support Office
1. Allocation of Supervisors
1.1 Student engagement
Once a student submits a proposal with a researchable topic, supervisor will be allocated to guide the student through the thesis writing process.
1.2 Presentation
Once a student receives permission to defend their thesis from the supervisor, the student must send the proposal and the approval to the Research Office.
2. Submission
The Research Office will send the Research Seminar agenda and further instructions to the students via email.
1. List of graduates
The list of graduates is released by the Academic Office. Please see the April 2024 Graduation list here
2. Fees
Please contact Dhale Cloete for information on outstanding fees at dcloete@unam.na| 061 413 507
3. Graduation ceremony
The Academic Office will send the relevant information about the graduation ceremony to all the graduates, via email.
1. Register to become a Alumni
A voluntary organisation that aims to further lifelong partnerships between the University and members of the Association. You can register here
2. Job placement
2.1 Tutoring opportunities
NBS considers their pool of graduates first whenever a position for tutoring is available. Email us at info@nbs.edu.na if you are interested to work as a tutor.
Selma Ndeshi Nanyemba
Christine Kaengurova – General Assistant
Saim Gottlieb – General Assistant