This is a 4 years degree programme with 8 semesters and a total of 480 credits. Each semester consists of 60 credits to complete. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined), therefore a 10-credit module requires on average 100 hours of learning from the student. The programme consists of common 1st year modules, core (required) and elective modules as given below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be corequisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together).
Admissions Criteria
- Applicants are expected to have successfully completed secondary schooling.
The typical entry requirement is LGCSE or other equivalent secondary school qualification.
- LGCSE/equivalent with a minimum of 5 subjects of which 3 Credits (C) and 2 Pass (D) including minimum Credit (C) in Mathematics, Pass (D) in English.
- Applicants in possession of a Diploma or Higher Diploma in related field may be given exemptions based on the credit point equivalency.
Graduates of this programme can
- Address practical business problems
- Make key business decisions
- Influence business strategy
- Analyse business data
- Manage and organize product portfolio
- Appraise corporate projects
- Manage small business
- Plan and implement strategic plan
- Establish new ventures
- Research and development
Career Prospects
- Country Manager
- Branch Manager
- Branch Supervisor
- Business Lecturer
- Business Consultant
- Change Management Consultant
- Business Process Orchestration Analyst
- Operations Manager
Skills Developed
- Understanding of facts and figures
- Computer skills
- Presentation skills
- Market intelligence
- Ability to deal with people
- Interest in starting and growing a business
*Botho University’s academic programmes are currently undergoing a transition to align with the Lesotho Qualifications Framework (LQF). Upon your enrolment, the programme you choose will have been revised as a new LQF Level 7 programme.
