Gaborone Institute of Professional Studies (GIPS) Admission Guide
Applications are open for the next academic year intake on diploma and degree programmes.
Note that qualifying candidates are those who have scored 36 points on their Cambridge results. We also do encourage candidates who are under the care of the Orphaned and Vulnerable Children programme and have had scored 31 points to apply as well. Terms and conditions apply
GIPS offers broad and balanced faculties to equip students with up-to-date, high quality and relevant knowledge based and practical courses.
Degree Courses
We offer fully accredited 4 year Degree Courses from Faculty of Information Technology , Faculty of Accounting & Finance, Faculty of Business Management and Marketing to Faculty of Tourism Management.
Diploma Courses
We offer diploma and advanced diploma programmes with varied length of study. Advanced diploma courses are cartegorised in Engineering & Accounting whilst Diploma courses we offer information technology.
Certificate Courses
We offer training across a variety of industries, fields and careers. Our Certificates run from 2 to 7 months to help you expand your career horizon and turn that IDEA into a business. Our courses are categorized into Information Technology, Marketing , Accounting and Fashion & Lifestyle Design.
Faculty of Information Technology Courses And their Entry Requirements
The Faculty of Information Technology will be equip you and apply wide range of software, technical skills required in fast growing IT industry. IT Courses Offered:
- Certificate in Information Communication Technology| Duration: 7 months
- NCC International Certificate in Computer Studies ( Level 3) | Duration: 7 months
- NCC Diploma in Computing (Level 4) | Duration: 1 year
- NCC Diploma in Computing (Level 4) | Duration 1 year
- NCC Diploma in Computing (Level 5) | Duration: 1 year
- Cyber Security (NCC) | Duration: 4 months
- Data Science (NCC) | Duration : 4 months
CERTIFICATE COURSES:
- Anyone aged 16 and above is eligible.
- Candidate should have attained NCQF Level 2, certificate ll or equivalent.
- Candidate can also be admitted into the qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have working experience in any industry with no formal qualification but with valid evidence (where applicable).
- Mature entry candidates will also be considered.
DIPLOMA COURSES REQUIREMENTS:
- Certificate V, NCQF Level 5 – (General Education or TVET)
- Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 with 20 Credits at NCQF Level 5
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Are you interested in helping organisations to achieve their objectives by planning, designing, building and adminstering information systems? Studying Information Technology will prepare you to work at the interface between people and computer technologies.
Possible Careers are:
- Application Developer, Business Intelligence Analyst, Client Support Specialist, Database Admistrator, Ecommerce System Developer, Entrepreneur, Information Security Analyst etc….
Faculty of Business Management & Marketing Courses And their Requirements
Expand your career horizon and secure your future by developing competitive skills to help you turn that IDEA into a Business with our Certificate , Diploma and Degree Courses.
Courses Offered:
Certificate Courses | Duration 7 months
- Certificate in Secretarial Studies | Certificate in Business Skills | Certificate in Project Management | Certificate in Travel & Tourism | Certificate in Business Management | Certificate in Human Resource Management | Certificate in Marketing Management | Certificate in Entreprenuership | Certificate in Public Administration | Certificate in Strategic Management
- Occupation Health & Safety | Duration 2 days
Diploma Course | Duration : 2 years
- Diploma in Entreprenuership
Degree Courses | Duration : 4 years
- Bachelor of Business Admin in Business Management
- Bachelor of Business Admin in Marketing
- Bachelor of Business Admin in Strategic Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Commerce in Retail Management
Entry Requirements Certificate Courses:
- Anyone aged 16 and above is eligible.
- Candidate should have attained NCQF Level 2 , certificate II or equivalent.
- Candidate can also be admitted into the qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) if they have working experience in any industry with no formal qualification but with valid evidence (where applicable).
- Mature entry candidates will be also considered.
Entry Requirements Diploma Courses:
- Certificate V, NCQF Level 5 ( General Education or TVET)
- Certificate IV , NCQF Level 4 with atleast 20 Credits at NCQF Level 5
Entry Requirement Degree Courses.
- BGCSE / IGCSE 36 points and above, 31 Points and above if you are under OVC.
Career Prospects:
- Human Resources Officer, Tourism Marketing Manager
- Marketing Executive, Tour Operator
- Mortgage Adviser, HouseKeeper
- Retail Manager, Hotel Manager
- Sales Executive, Events Manager
- Business Adviser, Front Desk Officer
- Project Manager, Risk Manager etc..
Faculty of Accounting & Finance Courses And their Requirements
The Faculty of Accounting & Finance degree courses targets aspiring accountants willing to learn, persuade using numbers, with a focus on teamwork and developing strategies from financial data.
COURSES OFFERED:
- Certificate in Accounting & Finance | Duration : 7 months
- Foundation Certificate in Accounting (AAT Level 2)
- Advanced Diploma in Accounting (AAT Level 3) | Duration: 7 months
- Professional Diploma In Accounting (AAT Level 4) | Duration: 1 year
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
CERTIFICATE COURSE:
- Anyone aged 16 and above is eligible.
- Candidates should have attained NCQF Level 2, certificate 11 or equiverlent.
- Candidate can also be admitted into the qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning if they have working experience in any industry with no formal qualification but with valid evidence (where applicable)
- Mature entry candidates will be also considered.
DIPLOMA COURSES
- Certificate V, NCQF Level 5 (General Education)
- Certificate lv , NCQF Level 4 with atleast 20 credits at NCQF Level 5
CAREER PROSPECTS
- Chartered accountant
- Chartered certified accountant
- Chartered management accountant
- Chartered public finance accountant
- Company Secretary
Faculty of Engineering Courses And their Entry Requirements
Engineer your future with advanced Diploma Engineering courses, designed to suit the needs of Engineers and aspiring Engineers from varied backgrounds.
Entry Requirements
- Certificate V, NCQF Level 5 ( General Education or TVET)
- Certificate IV, NCQF Level 4 with at least 20 credits at NCQF Level 5
Career Prospects
- Employment is borad range of industries including mining and resources; transport and logistics; manufacturing; Automotive repair and mantainance garages; even research and development of new technologies within this field.
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Get in touch with the management of GIPS for further assistance
Contact Us
Gaborone Block 6 Campus
P.O Box 1299
Plot 39250 Block 6
Along Molepolole Road
Tel: 3914933/390 6444
(+267) 3914933 / 3906 444
enquiries@gips.co.bw