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 co-requisite (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
- Keep record of company income, expenditure, assets and liabilities
- Handle money, cheques and other payments
- Manage assets
- Ensure all legal requirements are met
- Manage businesses
- Compile budget
- Control expenses
- Manage purchases and sales
- Handle Tax matters
- Auditing or assist in auditing
- Prepare financial statements
- Prepare management accounts
- Management investment portfolios
Career Prospects
- Accountant
- Accounts clerk
- Administrator
- Financial consultant
- Financial planner
- Financial secretary
- Company secretary
- Compliance officer
- Economist
- Asset manager
- Auditor
- Banker
- Bookkeeper
- Business manager
- Foreign exchange officer
- Insurance consultant
- Internal auditor
- Tax consultant
- Teacher/Lecturer
- Teller
- Property valuer
- Financial manager
- Supply chain manager
- Office administrator
- Property manager
- Investment manager
- Management accountant
Skills Developed
- An interest in the ‘business of business’
- Good analytical skills, and the ability to see the big picture
- Excellent mathematics skills
- Good planning and organizational abilities
- Strong personal and people skills
- Effective communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Energetic and an intense desire to learn
- Highly organised and effective decision making
- Internet savvy
- Enthusiasm and dedication
*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.
