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 prerequisites (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
- Discover, model and manage risk
- Solve risk and insurance related problems
- Develop corporate governance models
- Research on existing problems and develop solutions
- Develop business continuity plans
- Identify and evaluate sources of finance
- Appraise investment projects
- Manage finances
- Plan on Taxation issues
- Develop new and innovative ideas and start own enterprises
- Manage property and related issues
- Manage international business finance
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
Skills Developed
- Financial management
- Presentation
- Research
- Analytical
- Critical thinking
- Entrepreneurial
- Problem solving
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint
*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.
