Diploma in Project Management
This course intends to impart technical knowledge and skill on the key tenants of project management that border overseeing, organizing and guiding an entire project. This course will further teach you how to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control as well as complete a project within the stipulated scope and budget.
On completion of this course, you will have gained the following skills:
- Effective Communication
- Leadership
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Time and Scheduling Management
Admission requirements:
A relevant NQA level 5 qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning; with a minimum of 5 years relevant work experience, of which one year should be at managerial level.
Complete the mature age entry process. Admission could also be considered for persons who qualify through the Mature Age Entry Scheme upon successful completion of the relevant examinations as set out in the General Information and Regulation Prospectus. A special application is available for this purpose.
For mature age entry, a candidate must be above 25 years old, in possession of a Grade 12 Certificate, with a minimum of 5 years work experience, of which one year is at a managerial level.
Course Structure
Year 1 – Semester 1
| Module Code | Module | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2601PL | Computer Literacy for Project ManagersB2601PL | 2hrs/week | 7 | 2 L/W |
| B2621PN | English for General Communication for Project ManagersB2621PN | 2hrs/week | 7 | 2 L/W |
| B2651PR | Principles of Project ManagementB2651PR | 4hrs/week | 14 | 4 L/W |
| B2671PS | Project Scope and Schedule ManagementB2671PS | 4hrs/week | 14 | 4 L/W |
| Total credits | 42 |
Year 1 – Semester 2
| Module code | Module | Credits | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B2612PP | Project Cost and Procurement ManagementB2612PP | 4hrs/week | 14 | 4 L/W |
| B2632PQ | Project Quality and Risk ManagementB2632PQ | 4hrs/week | 14 | 4 L/W |
| B2652PH | Project Leadership: Human Relations and EthicsB2652PH | 4hrs/week | 14 | 4 L/W |
| B2672PI | Project Integration Simulation (MS Projects)B2672PI | 4hrs/week | 14 | 4 L/W |
| B2672PW | Work Based ProjectB2672PW | 4hrs/week | 30 | 4 L/W |
| Total credits | Total Credits | 86 |
A peak into the student journey
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.
Selma Ndeshi Nanyemba
Christine Kaengurova – General Assistant
Saim Gottlieb – General Assistant