UNIVERSITY OF NAMIBIA CENTRE FOR EXTERNAL STUDIES ...

Other syllabi:Basic Accounting and Financial ControlDCEA1482NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:The objective of this module is to develop students’ understanding, skills and knowledge regarding basic concepts and theories offinancial accounting and control in the workplace. Topics such as budgeting, record keeping, the elements of financial statements, cashtransactions, bank reconciliations and the accounting cycle will be discussed, while the nature and mechanism of internal control will alsobe dealt with.Human Resource ManagementDCEH1482NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module is intended to provide an introduction to human resources management, management by objectives, socialisation,recruitment, selection and placement, training and development, comparison and purpose of affirmative action Act and the new LabourAct. Attention will also be given to disciplinary procedures.Introduction to Business and ManagementDCEI1481NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module develops a student’s understanding, skills and dispositions regarding management issues such as: Components of abusiness and entrepreneurial issues; elements of a business plan; functions and levels of management e.g. planning, organizing, leadingand control. The influence of African culture on management; skills required by managers, development management theories as well asmanaging of diversity and ethics are part of the module. How to dealing with HIV/AIDS in the workplace will also be discussed.Leadership DevelopmentDCEL1482NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module focuses on leadership in an organisation. Topics that will be covered include: leadership theories, leadership features, stylesand functions such as how to motivate staff to higher levels of performance, communication styles, problem solving and critical thinking,emotional intelligence development, managing change, handling conflict and negotiations, leading meetings as well as understanding theimpact of one’s personality type on your leadership.Operational ManagementDCEO1481NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module will provide students with the opportunity to understand the importance of planning in the work place. It focuses on thedifferent types and levels of planning, the various barriers to planning and how to take action to ensure that the different plans areimplemented. In addition, the module will provide students with an overview of operations management, productivity, operating in a globalenvironment, forecasting, as well as the design of goods and services. Students will also examine issues in quality management as wellas theories and practices of project management.Marketing and SalesDCEM1482NQF Level: 4 Credits: 12 Module Assessment: CA 50% Examination 50% - 1 x 2 hour paperPrerequisites: NoneModule description:This module will introduce students to concepts and techniques associated with marketing and sales. The module will include topics suchas the purpose of marketing, the marketing mix process, theories and practices of marketing, selling techniques, promotion, anddistribution and pricing of products. The purpose and types of advertising, customer service and the role of a public relations specialistwill also be discussed.26