This program is designed to produce graduates who are well grounded in modern management and leadership thinking and have acquired considerable competence in research that together qualify them to be elite entrepreneurs, consultants, leaders in the public sector, or in business organizations – including those with global reach.

On completion of this course, you will have gained the following skills:

  • Analytical and Problem-solving skills
  • Critical thinking for Creativity and Innovation
  • Adaptability, resilience
  • Planning and research skills
  • Effective leadership and management skills

Admission requirements:

  • Hold a Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 9 in a relevant discipline from a recognized institution.
  • Provide evidence of competency in spoken and written English if the mode of instruction for previous qualifications was not in English.
  • Provide evidence of a minimum experience of three (3) years in management positions.

DURATION OF STUDY
Three (3) Years

MODE OF DELIVERY
Blended Mode

ASSESSMENT
Summative
Formative
Dissertation

COURSE FEE
N$ 157,500.00

Course Structure

Year 1 – Semester 1

Module codeModule NameCreditsHours
B7011DWWriting for PublicationB7011DW | 4hrs/week244 L/W
B7021DOProduction and Operations ManagementB7021DO | 2hrs/week122 L/W
B7011DMEmerging and International MarketingB7011DM | 4hrs/week244 L/W
B7021DLLeadership and Organizational BehaviorB7021DL | 2hrs/week122 L/W
Total CreditsTotal Credits72

Year 1 – Semester 2

Module CodeModuleCreditsHours
B7012DECorporate Entrepreneurship & Innovation StrategyB7012DE | 4hrs/week244L/W
B7022DFFinancial Decision MakingB7022DF | 2hrs/week122L/W
B7022DSCorporate StrategyB7022DS | 4hrs/week122L/W
B7012DRAdvanced Business Research MethodologyB7012DR | 4hrs/week244L/W
Total credits72

Year 2 – Semester 1 & 2; Year 3 – Semester 1 & 2

Module codeModuleCreditsHours
B7013DDDissertationB7013DD | 4hrs/week2404L/W
Total CreditsTotal Credits240

1. Application Form
Please click here to start your application form for 2024.

2. Admission Process
After successfully completing and submitting your application, the Academic Office and the Admissions Committee will review each applicant’s form. Once admission status has been concluded, the applicant will receive an Acceptance or Rejection Letter via email.

3. Registration Form
The applicants who are admitted for the programme of their choice will be invited to register their first semester modules on the registration platform. The instructions and requirements for registration will be sent to each admitted applicant via email.

4. Orientation
Click here to watch the orientation video

1. Lectures
1.1 Accessing Moodle
Moodle is a platform used by the Namibia Business School for all class-related activities and it is where students can access the learning material. Each admitted student will receive login details from the Student Support Office, once the registration period has ended.
1.2 Access to the UNAM Student Portal
UNAM Student Portal is the official platform for the submission of continuous assessment and examination results. Each admitted student will receive login details from the Student Support Office, once the registration period has ended.
1.3 Study Material & Timetable
Along with the instructions on how to access Moodle, the Student Support Office will also send information about study material.

2. Assessments
2.1 Summative: written examinations
2.2 Formative: assignments

3. Release of CA marks
The CA marks are released on the UNAM student portal before the beginning of the examination period.

4. Examination
Click here to find more information about the Examination Support Office

1. Allocation of Supervisors
1.1 Student engagement
Once a student submits a proposal with a researchable topic, supervisor will be allocated to guide the student through the thesis writing process.
1.2 Presentation
Once a student receives permission to defend their thesis from the supervisor, the student must send the proposal and the approval to the Research Office.

2. Submission
The Research Office will send the Research Seminar agenda and further instructions to the students via email.

1. List of graduates
The list of graduates is released by the Academic Office. Please see the April 2024 Graduation list here

2. Fees
Please contact Dhale Cloete for information on outstanding fees at dcloete@unam.na| 061 413 507

3. Graduation ceremony
The Academic Office will send the relevant information about the graduation ceremony to all the graduates, via email.

1. Register to become a Alumni 
A voluntary organisation that aims to further lifelong partnerships between the University and members of the Association. You can register here

2. Job placement
2.1 Tutoring opportunities
NBS considers their pool of graduates first whenever a position for tutoring is available. Email us at info@nbs.edu.na if you are interested to work as a tutor.