Botho University Lesotho

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Health Information Management

This course combines Science, Business and Information Technology to ensure that students who undertake it come out furnished with the necessary skills they will need to work in middle to senior management grades in clinical and hospital settings or physicians’ offices as Health Data & Information Managers, Bio Statisticians, Medical Informaticians, Data Quality Managers, Researchers, and Public Health Information Managers or Officers.

What we offer

As a student of BSc (Hons) in Health Information Management you will:

Benefit from the holistic teaching approach that instills not just the knowledge but the practical skills that will be deployed throughout your career.
Leverage on opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through exchange programmes, internships and industrial training placements.
Graduate with an internationally recognized qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your respective industry.

Who is this course for?

Our BSc (Hons) in Health Information Management course is a great fit if you’re:

Interested in working in a hospital or clinical setting, or a physician’s office.
In possession of good research, data collection and analytical talents.
In display of great creative, critical, logical and analytical thinking skills.

Career Prospects

Health Data & Information Management Officer/Manager
Medical Informatician
Data Quality Manager & Researcher
Public Health Information Manager/Officer
Inpatient and Outpatient HIM Coder & Coding Educator
Director – Coding Operations Hospital
HIM Analyst/Coder
HIM Programme Director
Medical Coding Manager

Bachelor of Science in Computer Networking

This qualification is designed to produce graduates with the theoretical and practical skill set to apply the latest technologies and tools in networks. The graduate can be ready with the necessary skills to build small, mid and large enterprise network solutions for the organizations. In addition, it offers new applications which can be effectively used in Computer Networking.

What we offer

Some of the core concepts of Bsc in Computer Networking are:

Basic networking topics (LANs, WANs, Ethernet, and so on)
Troubleshooting and solving network problems
Wireless technologies (such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) and security
Security for various network types, including basic computer forensics
Authentication types and their respective configurations and management
Network design and implementation

Who is this course for?

Wishing to build your career in the area of Network Infrastructure.
Have a knack for problem solving for network issues.

Career prospects

Network Specialist.
Network Technician.
Network Administrator.
Network Analyst.
Network Manager.
Network Engineer.
Network Solutions Architect.

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Mobile Computing

Graduates of this programme can choose several career paths which include jobs in fields such as mobile edutainment, wireless applications and online banking. It is targeted at those wishing to delve into mobile software development, game development, and for those who would like to work for renowned mobile phone-based companies such as Android, Blackberry, iPhone and Windows.

What we offer

As a student of BSc (Hons) in Mobile Computing you will:

Benefit from the holistic teaching approach that instils not just the knowledge but the practical skills that will be deployed throughout your career
Leverage opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through exchange programmes, internships and industrial training placements.
Graduate with an internationally recognized qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your respective in your industry.

Who is this course for?

Our BSc (Hons) in Mobile Computing course is a great fit if you’re:

Interested in working for a mobile phone-based company such as Blackberry, iPhone, Android or Windows.
Looking to hone skills in the designing and implementation of complex mobile applications for different platforms.

Career prospects

Mobile Solution Specialist
Mobile Application Developer
Mobile Computing Analyst
Game Developers
Mobile Technician
Mobile Security Expert
Mobile Phone Verification Manager for Android, IOS and Windows
Mobile Applications Developer for Android, IOS and Windows
Mobile edutainment

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computing

The Bachelor of Science with Honors in Computing allows the student to be proficient in the different facets of computing including programming, networking, designing, software engineering and hardware maintenance. It is a marketable course, producing candidates with the competencies to thrive in the Information Technology sector.

What we offer

As a student of BSc (Hons) in Computing you will:

Benefit from the holistic teaching approach that instills not just the knowledge but the practical skills that will be deployed throughout your career.
Leverage on opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through exchange programmes, internships and industrial training placements.
Graduate with an internationally recognized qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your respective industry.

Who is this course for?

Our BSc (Hons) in Computing course is a great fit if you’re:

Leaning towards creating a career in the Information Technology sector.
Keen on programming, development of software, websites and mobile applications.
Inclined towards innovation in the realm of Computer Science and Information Technology.

Career Prospects

Software Engineer
Network Engineer
Network Administrator
Database Designer
Database Administrator
Web Designer
System Administrator
IT Manager
Game Developer

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

What we offer

As a student of BSc in Accounting you will:

Benefit from the holistic teaching approach that instils not just the knowledge but the practical skills that will be deployed throughout your career.
Leverage opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through exchange programmes, internships and industrial training placements.
Graduate with an internationally recognized qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your respective industry.

Who is this course for

Our BSc in Accounting course is a great fit if you’re:

Looking to establish your career in the accounting, finance, investment, or commercial banking sectors.
Have a keen attention to detail and possess an interest in banking systems.
Ready to gain an understanding in finances, taxation, business assets management, auditing and management of investment portfolios.

Career prospects

Auditor
Banker
Financial Panner
Investment Manager
Management Accountant
Financial Manager
Tax Consultant
Asset Manager
Economist

Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Finance

The Bachelor of Science with Honors in Finance targets those wishing to enter the financial, commercial banking and investment sectors. The programme develops an understanding of finance with accounting practices and commerce. Opportunities are widely available with a multifaceted finance sector offering various positions catering to different skills and interests. The key to individual success is to research, locate and land the financial job that has the greatest compatibility with your skills and interests.

What we offer

As a student of BSc (Hons) in Finance you will:

Benefit from the holistic teaching approach that instils not just the knowledge but the practical skills that will be deployed throughout your career.
Leverage opportunities to learn directly from peers and professionals in the industry through exchange programmes, internships and industrial training placements.
Graduate with an internationally recognized qualification from Botho University that will see you become a qualified and competitive professional in your respective industry.

Who is this course for?

Our BSc (Hons) in Finance course is a great fit if you’re:

Looking to establish your career in the accounting, finance, investment, or commercial banking sectors.
Have a keen attention to detail and possess an interest in banking systems.
Ready to gain an understanding in finances, taxation, business assets management, auditing and management of investment portfolios.

Career Prospects

Senior Finance Officer
Chief Finance Controller
Chief Financial Officer
Finance Manager
Insurance Broker
Insurance Agent
Stockbroker
Finance Consultant
Mutual Fund Agent
Chief Loan Officer

Bcom in Risk Management

This qualification provides basic, technical and advanced skills in risk management and insurance. It covers areas such as economics, information technology, accounting, research, risk management, insurance and management which are vital for success by risk professionals. It develops knowledge, skills and competencies of risk practitioners who would be employed anywhere in the world. It’s targeted at those wishing to enter the financial sector, commercial banking sector, investment sector, corporate finance, insurance sector, investment banking, multinational companies, public sector companies and accounting firms as financial analysts, financial planners, financial consultants, venture capital professionals, etc.

What we offer?

As a graduate of Bcom in Risk Management and Insurance you will:

Obtain a qualification that is competitive the world over and be able to share their competencies within the global village.
Receive instruction from academic and industry professionals coupled with opportunity for student exchange programmes that give you an edge in your career
Receive knowledge, skills and competencies that will enable you to combine the various finance, insurance and risk management skills and you become proficient in developing finance policies and apply them in line with your profession.
Gain access to opportunities for continuous personal development, growth in intellectual capacity, economic activity and contribute to the economy in general.

Who is this course for?

Our Bcom in Risk Management and Insurance is a great fit if you’re:

Looking into developing your understanding of modern finance theories and applications.
Want a career as a risk consultant, Risk Manager, Compliance officer and educationist.
Drawn to the multifaceted Finance and insurance sector which always has a need for new professionals with different skills and interests.

Career prospects

Chief Risk Officers / Takers
Underwriters
Financial Advisors
Educationist
Financial Risk Managers
Compliance and Governance Managers
Insurance Brokers / Insurance Adjusters
Investment Analysts
Portfolio Managers
Credit Analysts
Captive Insurers