Ba Isago Courses and Requirements

Ba Isago Courses and Requirements

BA ISAGO University aims to attract all applicants with the highest intellectual potential from all walks of life irrespective of social, racial, cultural or religious background. The University has been operating in the tertiary education landscape for more than twenty (20) years and we pride ourselves with attracting students who are doing well in the job market and entrepreneurial space. 

The general entry requirements for degree programmes are at least five credits, a diploma four credits and certificate three credits. However, we have programmes that require applicants to have credited specific subjects such as English, Science or Mathematics. Prospective students can access programme entry requirements from the University prospectus or faculty brochures.

BA ISAGO University Faculty of Commerce Courses

The Faculty encourages an intimate learning environment between students and our highly qualified and experienced supervisors with the desire to turn out cutting-edge graduates who will solve the issues of industrialization, wealth creation, and progress nationally, regionally, and internationally.

Department of Accounting & Finance

Accounting is “the language of business” and is an essential part of every business organization. The study of accounting helps students develop analytical and problem-solving skills as well as master the principles that govern financial reporting and decision making. A career in accounting can take many directions – from auditing, tax advising and consulting to financial management, banking and criminal investigation.

Diploma in Accounting

BCom Degree in Banking and Finance

BCom Degree in Economics

FIA-ACCA | ACCA | BICA

BCom Degree in Accounting

BCom Degree in Fiscal Studies

Master of Commerce in Banking and Finance

Master of Commerce in Economics

Department of Business Management

Expertise in business management will enable you to excel in many different career paths. If you are ambitious, our qualifications will give you skills to achieve your goals. Many career opportunities exist for people with a background in management, including positons in healthcare, human resources, banking, retail, technology, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations.

Certificate in Business Management

Certificate in Customs Clearing and Freight Forwarding

Certificate in Human Resource Management

Diploma in Transport Management and Logistics

Bachelor of Business Administration in Tourism Management

BCom in Hospitality Management

BCom Degree in Human Resource Management

BCom Degree in Transport Management and Logistics

BCom in Retail Operations Management

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Department of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship programme is a programme meant to develop entrepreneurial abilities among the people. The concept of entrepreneurship development programme involves equipping a person with the required skills and knowledge needed for starting and running the enterprise.

Certificate in Entrepreneurship

Diploma in Marketing Management

Diploma in Entrepreneurship

BCom Degree in Entrepreneurship

BCom Degree in Marketing Management

BCom Fiscal Studies | MCom Strategic Marketing|

Department of Risk Management, Insurance and Actuarial Sciences.

Insurance is “the language of business” and is an essential part of every business organization. The study of insurance helps students develop analytical and problem-solving skills as well as master the principles that govern financial reporting and decision making. A career in accounting can take many directions – from auditing, tax advising and consulting to financial management, banking and criminal investigation.

Certificate in Insurance and Risk Management

Diploma in Insurance

BCom Degree in Acturial Science

BCom Degree in Risk Management

Bcom (Hons) Risk Management and Insurance (NUST)

BA ISAGO University Faculty of Education Courses

The Faculty of Education is playing an important role in the teacher education and further development of practising teachers in meeting the educational needs of Botswana. The key aim of the Faculty’s pre-service teacher education is to develop student teachers who will teach effectively and facilitate learning in any educational system.

Department of Early Childhood Development

Manage the development, evaluation and maintenance of policy, programmes and systems for Early Childhood Development in the reception years. Develop, evaluate and maintain an accreditation system for providers and trainers. Develop and maintain policy concerning programmes, qualifications and assessment for Early Childhood Development.

Certificate in Early Childhood Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education

Department of Teacher Education and Development

The Teacher Education and Development will prepare you to teach in public, urban middle and high schools. TED purposefully integrates fieldwork and coursework to investigate the profound relationship between equity, classroom teaching, and schooling; to learn how to translate subject matter into teaching and curriculum that serves all students’ learning; to develop proficiency in meeting professional standards of teaching; and to develop the ability to sustain and grow your practice throughout your professional career.

Certificate in Vocational Education and Training (CVET)

Post Graduate Certificate in Curriculum Design and Development

Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management

National Professional Diploma in National Professional Diploma in Education (NPDE)

Bachelor of Education in (English Language)

Bachelor of Education in (General)

Bachelor of Education in (Mathematics)

Bachelor of Arts in Counselling

Bachelor of Education in Social Studies

Bachelor’s Degree in Special and Inclusive Education

Master of Educational Leadership and Management

BA ISAGO University Faculty of Law and Para-Legal Studies Courses

Manage the development, evaluation and maintenance of policy, programmes and systems for Early Childhood Development in the reception years. Develop, evaluate and maintain an accreditation system for providers and trainers. Develop and maintain policy concerning programmes, qualifications and assessment for Early Childhood Development.

Certificate in Law (CIL)

Certificate in Court Administration (CCA)

Foundation & Intermediate Courses for Deputy Sheriffs and Court Bailiffs

Diploma in Court Administration

Diploma in Law

BA ISAGO University Faculty of the Built Environment, Arts and Science Courses

The Faculty of the Built Environment, Arts and Science has its focus on the study of issues that relate to the planning, design, construction, economics and safety of the built environment.

Our mission is to combine progressive theory with leading practice and educate the next generation of built environment professionals for Botswana, Africa and the world.

Department of Landscape Architecture & Quantity Surveying

Landscape architecture is an integral part of placemaking and master planning, comprising the literal shaping of the built environment for sustainable use and enjoyment. The Quantity Surveying programme provides students with comprehensive and systematic knowledge and skills in the field of quantity surveying using the principles, theories and methodologies of the profession.

Bachelor of Arts in Landscape Architecture

Bachelor of Science Degree in Quantity Surveying

Department of Occupational Health & Safety Management

Occupational Health and Safety professionals are committed to promoting and supporting health and safety activities in all levels of their organizations. This program will help students develop or enhance their knowledge and expertise in workplace health and safety.

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management

Bachelor of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management

Department of Real Estate

If you’re looking for a career that offers variety and the opportunity to meet a wide range of people, the real estate or construction industries may be for you. These sectors allow you to work closely with a number of industry professionals with a wide range of skills and from a variety of backgrounds.

BCom Degree in Real Estate

Diploma in Real Estate

Certificate in Real Estate

BA ISAGO University School of Graduate Studies Courses

The School of Graduate Studies  is an administrative centre and a core support system which helps ease and enhance the postgraduate experience for BA ISAGO students and plays a crucial role in fostering the relationship between BA ISAGO and its graduates.

The School of Graduate Studies oversees graduate admissions, fellowships, grants, academic employment, preparation for teaching, mentoring activities, professional development, academic progress and degree milestones.

Masters Department

The Master of Commerce is ideal for recent graduates seeking to develop further expertise to pursue careers in business. It can boost employment opportunities around the world through the BA ISAGO Business School’s international accreditations and corporate supporters.

Master of Commerce in Strategic Marketing

Master of Commerce in Economics

Master of Business Administration

Master of Commerce in Banking and Finance

SHORT LEARNING PROGRAMMES

Short Learning Programmes

BUSINESS, COMMERCE, AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES

Leadership Skills -3 days
Negotiation Skills-5 days
Productivity Improvement Techniques -2 days
Service Quality -3 days
Strategic Planning and Competitiveness -3 days
Supervisory Skills and Management -3 days
Introduction To Building Technology -3 days
Customer Service -3 days
Change Management -3 days
Enterprise Risk Management-2 days
Introduction to Project Management -3 days
Property Economics and Finance-3 days
Property Marketing -3 days
Property Valuation -3 days
Research Methods And SPSS -5 days
Training and Development-3days
Training of Trainers-5 days
Assessor Course -4 days
Business Communication-3 days
Disciplinary and Grievance Handling-2 days
Financial Statement Analysis-3 days
Finance for Non Finance-3 days
Moderator Course- 4days
MS Project Planning -3 days
Team Building – 2 days
Work Ethics & Productivity -2 days
Business Management -3 days
Employment Relations – 3 days
Facilities Management-3 days
Finance for Non Finance-3 days
Pastel Accounting-5 days
Performance Management System -3 days
Project Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Property Development and Investment-3 days
Organisational Behaviour-3 days
Taxation-3 days

Admission Information

Admission Process

The Admissions Process followed by BA ISAGO University is described below. All prospective students’ are required to follow the steps outlined to enable them to enroll at BA ISAGO provide they meet the requirements as outlined below.

1. Enquiries

The University welcomes all candidates wishing to study at BA ISAGO to enquire about the courses offered; the admission requirements; fees charged; and any other questions that they may have regarding their area of study. The University will respond to the questions either by telephone or in writing. Students may access all the contact details on the Home/Contact Page.

2. Applications

Candidates meeting the admission requirement may submit their Application Forms to the University. Prospective undergraduate applicants may download Application Forms from this site or obtain the Forms from University Admissions Office at the three campuses. The forms must be returned directly to the Admissions Offices at the University.

Application Requirements:

The following documents and fees must be submitted together with the completed Application Form:

The original and an uncertified copy of your highest school qualification even if you have completed a degree at another university or University and
The original and an uncertified copy of ID document or passport. and
A copy of any official correspondence stating one’s change of name (if applicable) or one’s marriage certificate (applicable only to married women) and
Evidence that one has satisfied any additional requirements for the programme as identified in the rules for the relevant degree or diploma.

Registration of Applicants

Registration takes place in accordance with the arrangements prescribed semester by the University. The registration process is not complete until the student has paid full tuition fees, completed and submitted all documents prescribed by the University and, where necessary, meets the requirements set by the Ministry of Education for those students whose fees are paid for by the Ministry.

Applicants are to note the following:

Any person who wishes to be enrolled as a student of the University for a particular academic year must complete and sign the official BA ISAGO Registration Form. This binds the student to all rules, regulations and requirements of the University.

Applications for a Government scholarship must be done after submission of an application to the University and receipt of an Admission Letter from the same.
Students who are not sponsored by the Government of Botswana, or other sponsors, shall pay the full tuition fees deposit before registration is confirmed. The registration will not be processed without a receipt attached to the Registration Form.

By signing the Registration Form student and/or parent/guardian declares that he/she is familiar with the contents of the BA ISAGO Prospectus, Student Code of Conduct, and all the rules of the University including the rules of the proposed degree, diploma, or certificate programme.
Restrictions:

The University may restrict the number of study units for which a student may register in a particular year.
A student’s may not be registered after the closing dates for a particular academic year
The University may also refuse any application for registration if the student has an incomplete Registration Form; has not paid the prescribed tuition and other fees; or has not provided a letter of sponsorship; and/or the necessary documentary evidence of support of his/her application has not been received by the University on or before the stipulated closing date for registration.

Contact Us

Gaborone Campus

Marketing Officer

Phone +267 395 7744

Email: gaborone.campus@baisago.ac.bw

Francistown Campus

Assistant Campus Manager

Phone: +267 2418780

Email: francistown.campus@baisago.ac.bw

Maun campus

Phone: +267 686 7021

Email: maun.campus@baisago.ac.bw