Bachelor of Education in Business Studies Course at Botswana College of Engineering and Technology (BCET)
What is Business Studies?
Business studies, often simply called business, is a field of study that deals with the principles of business, management, and economics. It combines elements of accountancy, finance, marketing, organizational studies, human resource management, and operations.
Programme Structure
Levels 100-400
LEVEL 100: SEMESTER 1(15-18 CREDITS)
EPA111: Introduction to Educational Planning (3)
EPA112: Introduction to Resources Management (3)
EFA100: School Organization (3 Credits)
COM161: Academic and Literacy Skills (Education (3)
ICT121E: Computing and Information Skills Fundamentals I (2)
Optional courses (Choose One):
EFF110: Introduction to the History of Education (3)
EFH100: Foundations of Counselling (3)
LEVEL 100: SEMESTER 2(15-18 CREDITS)
EPE114: Introduction to Education in Botswana (3 Credits)
EFP100: Introduction to Educational Psychology (3 Credits)
EFA200: Managing Quality Schools (3 Credits)
COM162: Academic and Professional Communication (Education) (3)
ICT122E Computing and Information Skills Fundamentals II (2 Credits)
Optional courses (Choose One):
EFH104: Helping Relationship Skills (3 Credits)
EFP101: Foundations of Developmental Psychology (3 Credits)
EFS104: Introduction to procedures for assessment of disabilities (3 Credits)
LEVEL 200: SEMESTER 1(15-18 CREDITS)
EPA200: Personnel Policies and Decision Making (3 Credits)
EPA203: Theories of Leadership & Supervision (3 Credits)
MGT100: Principles of Management (3)
1 Elective Course (3)
Optional courses (Choose One):
EFH201: Counselling over a life span (3)
MGT202: Small Business Management (3)
EFF220: Historical, Philosophical & Sociological Foundations of Education (3)
LEVEL 200: SEMESTER 2(15-18 CREDITS)
EPA201: Classroom Management (3 Credits)
EPA202: Managing Educational Resources (3)
MGT200: Organisational design & Development (3)
1 Elective Course (3)
Optional courses (Choose One):
EFH200: Group Work Counselling (3)
EFR200: Introduction to Measurement in Education (3)
EFF210: Introduction to Sociology of Education (3)
LEVEL300: SEMESTER 1(15-18 CREDITS)
EFF410: Philosophy of Education (3 Credits)
EPA302: Introduction to Educational Research (3)
EPA303: Planning & management in Education (3 Credits)
1 Elective Course (3)
Optional courses (Choose One):
MGT300: Human Resource Management (3)
EFP301: Adult-Child Interaction and Cognitive Development (3 Credits)
EDT310: Instructional Material Production (2)
LEVEL300: SEMESTER 2(15-18 CREDITS)
EPA304: Advanced Investigation in Education (3 Credits, pre-requisite EPA302)
EPA301: Leadership styles & organizational behaviour (3)
DAE302: Principles of Human Resource Development (3)
1 Elective Course (3)
Optional courses (Choose One):
EFP301: Adult-Child Interaction and Cognitive Development (3)
EPA300: Action Research (3)
EFF310: Citizenship, Human Rights, Democracy, and Education; Critical Issues (3)
LEVEL400: SEMESTER 1(15-18 CREDITS)
EPE419: Computer Applications in Primary Schools (3)
EPE442: Research Projects (3)
EPA400: Staff Development in Education (3)
EPA402: Contemporary Issues in Education Management (e.g., HIV/AIDS, Sexual Abuse, Access, Equity, Gender), (3)
1 Elective Course (3)
Optional courses (Choose One):
MGT400: Strategic Management (3)
EFH400: Substance Abuse Counselling (3)
LEVEL400: SEMESTER 2(15-18 CREDITS)
EPE442: Research Projects (3 Credits)
EPE411: Educational Management & Curriculum Development (3)
MGT410: Negotiations and Conflict Management (3)
EPA406: Policy Development, Analysis, Implementation and Evaluation in Education (3)
1 Elective Course (3)
Optional courses (Choose One):
EFF420: Contemporary Issues in Teacher Education in Botswana (3)
EFC400: Curriculum Theory and Instruction (3)
Assessment
3.1. All courses except EPE214, EPA300 EPA304, EPE419, EPM331, EPM431, EPP302, EPP405, EPP406 and
EPE442 shall be assessed as stipulated in general regulation 00.8. EPE214 would be assessed by practical presentations. For EPA304 assessments shall be based on tests/assignments (40%) and the research proposal (60%). EPE442 assessments shall be based on the research report only. EPE419 and EPA300 will be assessed by Tests/assignments and Project Work. EPM331 & EPM431 would be assessed by assignments and presentations. Failure without a good cause to submit continuous assessment work within 24 hours of the due date shall carry
a penalty of 5percentage marks. Failure to submit marks within 48hours of the due date shall carry a penalty of 50percentage marks. Failure to submit the work within one week from the due date shall incur a zero mark.
Progression from Semester to Semester
At the end of each semester the Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be calculated on the basis of the total weighted
scores divided by the number of credits. Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) is calculated as per General Regulation 00.86. Retaking and Probation shall be considered as per General, Regulation 00.92 and 00.93
Award of the Degree
In order to be awarded a degree, a student shall have accumulated a minimum number of 120 credits at the end of the programme as stipulated in General Regulation 00.851 and 00.852