Application for Botswana Open University (BOCODOL) 2021 Academic Year Admission

By | March 15, 2021

1.0 Introduction
The annual registration for JC and BGCSE is scheduled to commence on 08th February
2021 and end on 30th March 2021. Those planning to enroll are informed of the details
indicated below.
2.0 Options for Student Registration
The University has made arrangements for two options for registration by students.
Option 1: Online self-registration by Students
Under this arrangement, students will be required to process their own registration online. This arrangement is meant to ensure that there is no physical contact as part of the
Covid-19 preventive measures. The registration is processed from BOU website: www.
bou.ac.bw, under the link: OPEN SCHOOLING ENROMENT 2021. Open this link and
follow prompts to complete your registration. The link will also direct you on how to download your study materials once you have completed your enrolment details as required.
Note that this self-registration is for enrolment only, thus students are required to register for examination at the nearest Learning Centre before 30th March 2021.
Option 2: Completion of Registration Forms at the Learning Centres
This option involves students completing the Registration Forms at the Learning Centres
under the guidance of the Regional Campus staff. for back office registration. Each Regional Campus will communicate their specific arrangements regarding the days and times for
registration. The Regional Campus Schedule will be posted at your Study Centre and also
shared through other communication channels.
3.0 Payment
All payments under both Option 1 and Option 2 above are made online on BOU website,
which can be accessed through various gadgets including cellphones. Online payments
can be made using any Bank Cards or Virtual Cards e.g Orange Money.
4.0 Collection of Materials
There are both hard copies and soft copies of the study materials. The hard copies will be
issued upon registration on a first come, first served basis. Those who register after the
hard copies have been finished will access the soft materials from the website.
Given the curfew regulations all study centers will be operating from 5pm to 7pm (2hrs)
For more information, please refer to the 2021 Registration Brochure attached on the
website at www.bou.ac.bw

The Botswana Open University (BOU) invites applications for the following programmes for the Academic Year 2021/22, starting in July 2021
Application Requirements and Procedures
(i) Applications should be done on-line through the University website at www.bou.ac.bw under Online Services.
(ii) BEFORE processing applications, applicants should carefully read the Guidelines for Applications and Payment on the University website.
(iii) Applicants may use the computer rooms at the University Regional Campuses OR Internet Cafes to process their applications.
(iv) Certified copies of certificates, identification document and either results slips or transcripts should accompany the application following the online Application Guidelines. Please make
sure that you have scanned soft copies of these documents before you start the process of applying. Please note that online attachment of these documents is core as these are used to
assess your eligibility for admission.
(v) Applicants are required to pay a non-refundable application fee of P61.00 online. Application fees paid after closing date or without authorization by the University shall be forfeited
Application Deadline: 30th April 2021
Only successful applicants will be responded to.
Programme Duration Entry Requirements

  1. Certificate for Distance Education Practitioners
    (CDEP) – Registered under Gaborone Regional
    Campus and offered on-line)
    Minimum 1
    year and 3 years
    maximum
    (i) Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent, with 4 passes, one of which should be English
    (ii) The participant shall be a practitioner in a distance education organization
    (iii) Computer literacy and internet knowledge is a requirement as the course is offered online
  2. Certificate in Disaster Management (CDM)
    – offered at Gaborone and Francistown Regional
    Campuses)
    Minimum 1
    year and 3 years
    maximum
    (i) At least a pass in six subjects at the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or its equivalent, OR
    (ii) Junior Certificate (JC), supported with relevant working experience.
  3. Certificate in Community Based Work with
    Children and Youth (CBWCY) – (offered at all
    Regional Campuses; Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye,
    Maun and Kang)
    1 Year (i) Minimum Primary School Leaving Certificate (PSLE)
    (ii) Relevant work experience working with children and youth in a given organisation
  4. Certificate in Small Scale Business
    Management (SSBM) –
    (offered at all Regional Campuses; Gaborone,
    Francistown, Palapye, Maun and Kang)
    1 Semester (i) The course targets people already in business and those who aspire to set up their own businesses.
    (ii) The minimum entry requirement is the Botswana Junior Certificate or its equivalent.
    (iii) At least two years relevant experience in business will be an added advantage.
  5. Diploma in Human Resources Management –
    (offered at all Regional Campuses; Gaborone,
    Francistown, Palapye, Maun and Kang)
    2 years (i) At least 4 passes at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent plus credits (Grade C or better) in Mathematics and
    English Language, OR
    (ii) At least 4 passes at BGCSE or equivalent plus a certificate in Human Resources Management, or any other related course/programme completed from
    a recognized institution OR
    (iii) JC plus (5) five years relevant experience and a certificate in Human Resources Management, or any other related course/programme completed
    from a recognized institution.
  6. Diploma in Business Management – (offered at
    all Regional Campuses; Gaborone, Francistown,
    Palapye, Maun and Kang)
    2 years (i) At least 4 passes at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent plus credits (Grade C or better) in Mathematics and
    English Language, OR
    (ii) At least 4 passes at BGCSE or equivalent plus a certificate in Business Management, or any other related business course/programme completed from
    a recognized institution OR
    (iii) JC plus (5) five years relevant experience and a certificate in Business Management or any other related course/programme completed from a
    recognized institution.
  7. Diploma in Integrated Early Childhood
    Development – (Registered under all Regional
    Campuses; Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye, Maun and
    Kang and offered online)
    2 years (i) JC and a Certificate in Early Childhood and 2 years relevant work experience, or
    (ii) A pass in at least four (4) subjects at BGCSE or its equivalent and relevant work experience
    (iii) Current employment in an Early Childhood setting is a requirement.
  8. BEd – Integrated Early Childhood Development
    –(Registered under all Regional Campuses; Gaborone,
    Francistown, Palapye, Maun and Kang and offered
    online)
    2 years (i) A Diploma in Integrated Early Childhood Development (DIECD) or Early Childhood Education OR
    (ii) Any related diploma qualification awarded by other universities or institutions, acceptable to BOCODOL.
    (iii) Computer literacy and internet usage as the programme is offered online
    (iv) Proficiency in English language
  9. B.Ed.- Primary (Registered under all Regional
    Campuses; Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye, Maun and
    Kang and offered online)
    2 years
    minimum and 4
    years.
    maximum
    (i) A Diploma in Primary Education (DPE)
    (ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
    (iii) Computer literacy and internet usage as the programme is offered online
    (iv) Proficiency in English language
  10. BEd– Special and Inclusive Education
    (Registered under Gaborone, Francistown and Maun
    Regional Campuses and offered online)
    2 years
    minimum and 4
    years.
    maximum
    (i) Diploma in Education (Primary, Secondary, Special Education and Integrated Early Childhood)
    (ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
    (iii) Computer literacy and internet usage as the programme is offered online
    (iv) Proficiency in English language
  11. Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources and
    Industrial Relations) – (offered at all Regional
    Campuses; Gaborone, Francistown, Palapye, Maun and
    Kang)
    3 and half years. (i) At least five (5) passes at Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) or equivalent with a Grade C or better in both English and
    Mathematics OR
    (ii) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE and a certificate, preferably in Human Resources Management or any other business course/programme
    completed from a recognized institution.
  12. Bachelor of Business and Entrepreneurship
    (BBE) – offered at Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and
    Palapye Regional Campuses)
    3 and half years. (i) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE or equivalent with a Grade C or better in both English and Mathematics OR
    (ii) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE and a certificate, preferably in Business Studies or any other related course/programme completed from a
    recognized institution.
  13. Bachelor of Business Administration
    (Leadership and Change Management) BBA LCM
    – offered at Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and Palapye
    Regional Campuses)
    3 and half years. (i) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE or equivalent with a Grade C or better in both English and Mathematics. OR
    (ii) At least five (5) passes at BGCSE and a certificate, preferably in Business Studies or any other related course/programme completed from a
    recognized institution.
  14. Master of Education – Educational Leadership
  • Offered at Gaborone and Maun Regional Campuses
    and offered online
    2 years
    minimum
    5 years
    maximum
    (i) Bachelor’s degree, preferably education related.
    (ii) Working in the education and/or training field for two or more years.
    (iii) Proficient in English which is the language of instruction.
    (iv) Computer literacy & access to internet connectivity as the programme is offered online.
    (v) Preference will be given to those in leadership positions
  1. Commonwealth Executive Master of Public
    Administration (CEMPA) – Registered under Gaborone
    Regional Campus and offered online 2 years
    minimum
    5 years
    maximum
    (i) Relevant and related undergraduate degree with good standing
    (ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience
    (iii) A working knowledge of the English language at the post-graduate studies level
    (iv) Functioning in an executive position will be an added advantage
    (v) Where necessary, the College may require applicants to sit an admission test, and the applicant should score a satisfactory grade in the test.
    (vi) The application should be accompanied by;
    a. a comprehensive curriculum vitae,
    b. a short covering letter stating the programme that you want to be considered for and describe how acquiring the programme qualification
    will be of relevance to you or any other beneficiaries of your choice
  2. Commonwealth Executive Master of Business
    Administration (CEMBA) – Registered under
    Gaborone Regional Campus and offered online.
  3. Postgraduate Certificate in Quality Assurance
    in Education – Registered under Gaborone Regional
    Campus and offered online.
    1 year minimum
    and 2 years
    maximum
    (i) A first degree, preferably in education or equivalent
    (ii) A minimum of two years of relevant post-qualification experience in an educational environment.
    (iii) Computer literacy and access to internet connectivity as the programme is offered online
    (iv) Proficiency in English language