About the Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) - 2024/2025

All you Need to Know About the Botswana Accountancy College (BAC)

Overview

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) was established in 1996 as joint venture between the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP), The Debswana Diamond Company and the Botswana Institute of Accountants (BIA).

BAC asserts itself as a center for excellence in the Southern Africa region and beyond. BAC provides the highest quality tertiary education in accounting, finance, business, management, hospitality, leisure, taxation and ICT. The college has two campuses in Gaborone and Francistown with accommodation available.

VISION

To be a Leading Business School of Choice in Africa and Beyond.

MISSION

To advance knowledge and skills in business education through teaching and learning, research and community engagement to meet the needs of the economy.

VALUES

Excellence: Continuous pursuit of highest quality to enable commitment to the mandate of BAC and maintain standards that are globally recognised.

Collaboration: We are committed to working together as a team and in partnership with others for efficiency and effectiveness.

Innovation: We promote generation and implementation of new ideas for impactful change.

Integrity: We uphold moral, ethical and professional principles in our engagements.

Humility: We embrace other people’s ideas and opinions and are courteous to others all the time.

Accountability: Accept own and complete duties within authority and take reponsibity for action.

MANDATE

To provide a solution towards the skills capacity building and human capital

development to meet the economic needs in Botswana and globally. The achieve this mandate,

BAC offers a diverse portfolio of programmes through these schools;

1. School of Finance and Professional Studies.

2. School of Computing & Information Systems in Partnership with University of Sunderland.

3. School of Business & Leisure in Partnership with Sheffield Hallam University and University of Derby (UK).

4. Consultancy & Corporate Leadership in-house training developed in partnership with industry.

5. Postgraduate Studies in partnership with University of Derby, University of

Sunderland and Sheffield Hallam University.

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) Courses Offered

Undergraduate Programmes

BSC (HONS) COMPUTER SYSTEMS ENGINEERING COMPUTINGCSE

This programme is offered in the School Of Computing and Information Systems with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C | English C | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English C ]

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ English A | Mathematics C ]

[ English B | Mathematics C ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses:

Francistown , Gaborone.

This will be subject to the minimum number of requirements per programme as per the institution’s policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time.

This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy. Undergraduate ProgrammeThis programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BSC (HONS) APPLIED BUSINESS COMPUTING COMPUTINGABC

This programme is offered in School Of Computing and Information Systems with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C | English C | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English C ]

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ English A | Mathematics C ]

[ English B | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English D ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BSC (HONS) MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES COMPUTINGMWT

This programme is offered in School Of Computing and Information Systems with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C | English C | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English C ]

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ English A | Mathematics C ]

[ English B | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English D ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BSC (HONS) BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE AND DATA ANALYTICS COMPUTINGBIDA

This programme is offered in School Of Computing and Information Systems with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C | English C | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English C ]

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ English A | Mathematics C ]

[ English B | Mathematics C ]

Minimum points

The minimum points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone.

This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.Undergraduate ProgrammeThis programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BSC (HONS) INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTINGICT

This programme is offered in School Of Computing and Information Systems with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete. The expected completion date is 30 June 2026 provided the progression requirements for the programme are fully met.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C | English C | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English C ]

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ English A | Mathematics C ]

[ English B | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English D ]

Minimum points

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BSC (HONS) NETWORK COMPUTING COMPUTINGNSE

This programme is offered in School Of Computing and Information Systems with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C | English C | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English C ]

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ English A | Mathematics C ]

[ English B | Mathematics C ]

[ Mathematics B | English D ]

Minimum points

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BA (HONS) ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE BUSINESS AND LEISUREAAF

This programme is offered in School Of Business And Leisure with the following levels: Foundation ,Level 6a ,Level 6b ,Level 7. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ Mathematics C | English A ]

[ Mathematics B | English B ]

[ Mathematics A | Commerce C ]

[ Mathematics C | Commerce A ]

[ Mathematics B | Commerce B ]

[ Accounting A | English C ]

[ Accounting C | English A ]

[ Accounting B | English B ]

[ Accounting A | Commerce C ]

[ Accounting C | Commerce A ]

[ Accounting B | Commerce B ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 36. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL FINANCE AND BANKING BUSINESS AND LEISUREIFB

This programme is offered in School Of Business And Leisure with the following levels: Foundation ,Level 6a ,Level 6b ,Level 7. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics A | English C ]

[ Mathematics C | English A ]

[ Mathematics B | English B ]

[ Mathematics A | Commerce C ]

[ Mathematics C | Commerce A ]

[ Mathematics B | Commerce B ]

[ Accounting A | English C ]

[ Accounting C | English A ]

[ Accounting B | English B ]

[ Accounting A | Commerce C ]

[ Accounting C | Commerce A ]

[ Accounting B | Commerce B ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 36. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BA (HONS) ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP BUSINESS AND LEISUREEBL

This programme is offered in School Of Business And Leisure with the following levels: Foundation ,Level 6a ,Level 6b ,Level 7. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C ]

[ Mathematics C | Commerce C ]

[ Accounting C | English C ]

[ Accounting C | Commerce C ]

[ English C | Mathematics D ]

[ English D | Mathematics C ]

[ Commerce C | Accounting D ]

[ Commerce C | Mathematics D ]

[ English C | Accounting D ]

[ Commerce D | Mathematics C ]

[ commerce D | Accounting C ]

[ Accounting C | English D ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT BUSINESS AND LEISUREBMA

This programme is offered in School Of Business And Leisure with the following levels: Foundation ,Level 6a ,Level 6b ,Level 7. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English C ]

[ Mathematics C | Commerce C ]

[ Accounting C | English C ]

[ Accounting C | Commerce C ]

[ English C | Mathematics D ]

[ English D | Mathematics C ]

[ Commerce C | Accounting D ]

[ Commerce C | Mathematics D ]

[ English C | Accounting D ]

[ Commerce D | Mathematics C ]

[ commerce D | Accounting C ]

[ Accounting C | English D ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT BUSINESS AND LEISUREIHM

This programme is offered in School Of Business And Leisure with the following levels: Foundation ,Level 6a ,Level 6b ,Level 7. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics D | English D ]

[ Mathematics C | English E ]

[ Mathematics E | English C ]

[ Mathematics D | Commerce D ]

[ Mathematics C | Commerce E ]

[ Mathematics E | Commerce C ]

[ Accounting D | English D ]

[ Accounting C | English E ]

[ Accounting E | English C ]

[ Accounting D | Commerce D ]

[ Accounting C | Commerce E ]

[ Accounting E | Commerce C ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MANAGEMENT BUSINESS AND LEISUREITM

This programme is offered in School Of Business And Leisure with the following levels: Foundation ,Level 6a ,Level 6b ,Level 7. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Subject Combination

[ Mathematics C | English D ]

[ Mathematics D | English C ]

[ Mathematics B | English E ]

[ Mathematics E | English B ]

[ Mathematics C | Commerce D ]

[ Mathematics D | Commerce C ]

[ Mathematics B | Commerce E ]

[ Mathematics E | Commerce B ]

[ Accounting C | English D ]

[ Accounting D | English C ]

[ Accounting B | English E ]

[ Accounting E | English B ]

[ Accounting C | Commerce D ]

[ Accounting D | Commerce C ]

[ Accounting B | Commerce E ]

[ Accounting E | Commerce B ]

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.CampusesThis programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Undergraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Undergraduate which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

Postgraduate Programmes

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) Postgraduate Programmes

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT POSTGRADUATE STUDIES ERM
This programme is offered in School of Postgraduate Studies with the following levels: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE. The programme takes 6 months to complete.

Campuses
This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time ,Week-days Block Release ,Weekend Block Release ,Weekends. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Postgraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Postgraduate which typically takes 6 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

FINANCE FOR NON FINANCE MANAGERSPOSTGRADUATE STUDIES FFNFM

This programme is offered in School of Postgraduate Studies with the following levels: CERTIFICATE V. The programme takes 6 months to complete.

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 31. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Postgraduate Programme
This programme is classified as Postgraduate which typically takes 6 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENTPOSTGRADUATE STUDIES PSPM
This programme is offered in School of Postgraduate Studies with the following levels: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE. The programme takes 6 months to complete.

Campuses
This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Postgraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Postgraduate which typically takes 6 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

PUBLIC SECTOR PROCUREMENT AND TENDER PROCESS MANAGEMENT POSTGRADUATE STUDIES PSPTPM
This programme is offered in School of Postgraduate Studies with the following levels: CERTIFICATE V. The programme takes 6 months to complete. The expected completion date is 31 December 2022 provided the progression requirements for the programme are fully met.

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 31. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

he programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Postgraduate Programme
This programme is classified as Postgraduate which typically takes 6 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCEPOSTGRADUATE STUDIES INF FIN

This programme is offered in School of Postgraduate Studies with the following levels: POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE. The programme takes 6 months to complete.

Campuses
This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Postgraduate Programme

This programme is classified as Postgraduate which typically takes 6 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

Professional Programmes

Botswana Accountancy College (BAC) Professional Programmes

ASSOCIATION OF ACCOUNTING TECHNICIANS PROFESSIONAL STUDIE SAAT

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Certificate in Accounting ,Advanced Diploma In Accounting ,Professional Diploma in Accounting. The programme takes 2 years to complete.

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme

This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 2 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS PROFESSIONAL STUDIES ACCA

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Foundation in Accounting, Applied Skills, Strategic Professional. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 36. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses
This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes
The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme

This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANTS PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CIMA

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Certificate in Business Accounting, Operational Level, Management Level, Strategic Level. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 36. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses
This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown, Gaborone. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes
The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme
This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

PROFESSIONAL BACHELORS DEGREE IN INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PBDI

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Year 1 ,Year 2 ,Year 3 ,Year 4. The programme takes 4 years to complete. The expected completion date is 30 June 2026 provided the progression requirements for the programme are fully met.

Minimum points
The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.
Campuses
This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.
Professional Programme
This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CIPS

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations ,Advanced Certificate in Procurement and Supply Operations ,Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations ,Advanced Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations ,Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply Operations. The programme takes 4 years to complete. The expected completion date is 30 June 2026 provided the progression requirements for the programme are fully met.

Subject Combination

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 34. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme
This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

BOTSWANA INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS PROFESSIONAL STUDIES BICA

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Certificate Level ,Professional Level ,Advanced Level. The programme takes 4 years to complete.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Full-Time ,Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme

This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 4 years to complete, under normal progression rules.

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TAXATION PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PGDTAX

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Postgraduate Diploma in Taxation. The programme takes 1 year to complete.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme

This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 1 year to complete, under normal progression rules.

CERTIFIED INTERNAL AUDIT PROFESSIONAL STUDIES CIA
This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Part 1 ,Part 2 ,Part 3. The programme takes 18 months to complete.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme

This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 18 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN INSURANCE PROFESSIONAL STUDIES IISA

This programme is offered in School Of Finance And Professional Studies with the following levels: Certificate of Proficiency (CoP) ,Intermediate Certificate in Business Studies (ICIBS)) ,Higher Certificate. The programme takes 2 years 6 months to complete.

Minimum points

The minimim points for this programme is 31. These are based on the best 6 subjects.

Campuses

This programme runs in the following campuses: Francistown ,Gaborone . This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Study Modes

The programme is available in the following study modes: Part-Time ,Self-Study. This will be subject to the minimum number requirements per programme as per the institution policy.

Professional Programme

This programme is classified as Professional which typically takes 2 years 6 months to complete, under normal progression rules.

CONTACT US

GABORONE CAMPUS

Plot 50661, Fairgrounds Office Park
Gaborone, Botswana
Private bag 000319
Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 395 3062
Fax: +267 390 4103

FRANCISTOWN

Plot 31403
Moffat Street
Private bag 137
Francistown, Botswana
Tel: +267 241 0558
Fax: +267 241 0534

ADMISSIONS

admissions@bac.ac.bw
Office 28 Main Campus, Gaborone
+267 398 0661