2021 2022 NIT Prospectus PDF
2021 2022 NIT Prospectus PDF
2021 2022 NIT Prospectus PDF
Practical, Reliable,
Industry Relevant and
National Institute of Technology Career Progressive
Qualifications
Prospectus 2021/22
www.nit-edu.org
YOUR GUIDE TO
LEARNING IN 2021/22
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(NIT is an innovative, dynamic, futurist and unique Namibian Higher
About the National Institute Educational Institution in that it only offers industry relevant, quality
assured and accredited, affordable, hands-on, unique and globally
of Technology (NIT) respected course programs in Applied Engineering, Applied Health
and Sciences, Applied Business and Management and Applied
Education and Training fields.
Registration Status
As a futurist institution, NIT carefully monitors the rapidly evolving
environment to offer programs which are relevant to the current job
markets but much more to prepare students for the changing world
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) is quality assured and of future careers. NIT puts the student at the center of everything
accredited by Namibian Qualifications (NQA), the Chartered we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people.
Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), the Chartered Institute
of Logistics and Transport (CILT), and Pearson BTEC. It is also The NIT qualifications have been aligned to the National
registered with Namibia Training Authority (NTA). Qualifications Framework (NQF) of the Republic of Namibia, the
technical and professional curriculums of the most reputable
The institution was established in 2003 under the name of the Centre internationally recognized examinations bodies such as the ACCA,
for Training and Projects Development (CTPD) which was changed CIMA, CIPS, CILT, CFA, CIM and Pearson BTEC.
to the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in 2018. The institution
has been offering internationally recognized vocational, technical The programs are all work-related for students taking their first
and professional programs that are certified by the Association of steps into employment, self-employment or those already in
Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of employment or self-employment and seeking career development
Marketing (CIM), the Chartered Institute of Management or enterprise expansion opportunities. The NIT programs provide
Accountants (CIMA), the Chartered Institute of Procurement and progression into the workplace either directly or via study at any
Supply (CIPS), the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport higher education institution or university and are also designed to
(CILT) and Pearson BTEC since 2007. meet employer’s needs. The programs are therefore widely
recognized by industry and higher education as the principal
technical professional qualifications starting from Levels 4.
NIT has three physical campuses in Windhoek (Windhoek Campus),
Oshakati (Northern Campus) and Swakopmund (Coastal Campus)
and a fully-fledged and equipped new Virtual Campus which is
managed from Head Office in Windhoek.
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Why choose a career specific applied program?
The NIT course programs are all very demanding. You will have
to complete a range of units, be organized, and take all the
assessments (integrated projects, main tests, main assignments,
final examinations), and keep a portfolio of projects and
assignments as evidences of your work. After a great deal of
time, efforts and with the application of all the teaching and
learning practices, you will feel proud to achieve the NIT
qualification because, whatever your plans in life; whether you
want to start and successfully run your own business, enter into
a formal employment or you decide to study further, your NIT
qualification will be your passport to success (to take you where
you want to be) in the next stage of your life.
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Six (6) REASONS why you Relevant
must choose to study at NIT? NIT courses are designed and developed with the help of the employers,
industrial experts, professional bodies, higher education experts and
lecturers. NIT’s qualifications provide students with industry-specific
knowledge, skills and competencies which make graduates’ work outputs
To be differentiated from many unemployed people and become
to be relevant to their employers’ missions, visions and goals.
extra- ordinally and goal achiever, choose an institution which will
provide you with the right 21st Century Skills to think and do things Practical Teaching and Assessments
differently and get noticed and recognized by the industry!
The NIT’s 7 principles of teaching and learning through which integrate
learnt theory and gained knowledge into applied and action learning
At NIT, we know how important it is for career ambitious people to get methods develop employability and practical skills required by the current
the right education in order to start and further develop their careers. and future world of work. All the NIT programs are assessed through
The NIT’s undergraduate programs are designed to help students objective and rigor-based assignments and projects for which origination
secure the knowledge skills and behaviors needed to succeed in the is examined through the Turnitin to prevent plagiarism. The outcome of
current and future workplaces. With today’s industry and employers these assignments must be in an implementable practical and quality
demanding so much more than just a qualification to contain the standard.
effects of global competition and to attain a competitive edge, here Career Progression
are the main six (6) reasons why you must choose to study at NIT:
Employers value NIT’s qualifications as the courses are industry-centered
Work Readiness and directed. In other words, unlike academic programs, the NIT courses
give students the industry-specific knowledge and skills which makes them
NIT courses will give you real hands on experience in pursuing your readily employable. This, combined with the problem solving, time
education. It is what is called learning by doing it or action learning. Based management, entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary
on a 70% practical (action learning, action research, projects, reflective and focus minded, team work, and project planning skills they gained
thinking, critical thinking, etc.) and 30% theory teaching and learning and throughout their learning process give the NIT graduates a strong
assessments methodologies, all the NIT students become work ready competitive edge to progress in senior job positions and to further pursue
(prepared) during their first year of study and graduate with strong work their postgraduate professional degrees such as Masters of Technical and
ethics, analytical, problem solving, communication and entrepreneurial skills Professional Doctorate Degree programs at various reputable higher
which are the major factors that employers are looking for in their new education institutions.
recruits. Reputation and Prestige
• The industry relevance, practicality, career specific and quality of the
Employability NIT qualification will make you to standout and visibly be seen and
NIT’s courses prepare students for employment and self-employment. The noticed in a cloud of many academically qualified graduates.
• As more employers expect their new employees to have relevant
NIT courses develop a student’s employability skills as they offer the
experience of real-life practical tasks and work placements. NIT’s practical skills and competencies than costly academic knowledge, NIT
qualifications are generally well-regarded by employers as the courses makes your CV and profile standout.
• NIT is known for stringent quality standards which govern the provision
enable students to develop useful hands-on skills in respective fields of study
and in critical areas such as problem solving, time management, of its higher vocational, technical and professional courses. NIT is also
entrepreneurial, communication, work behavior, visionary and focus minded, known for its practical, relevance and Industry driven courses.
• The above values, compounded with the work ethics, entrepreneurial
team work, and project planning, execution to evaluation.
and problem-solving skills you will learn and practice while studying at
NIT will grant you the respect, reputation and prestige within the industry
sector you will work.
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Campuses and Locations VIRTUAL CAMPUS
5 Johann Albrecht Street, Windhoek North
WINDHOEK CAMPUS Phone: +264 61 257296/7
Cell No.: +264 812713138
2 Johann Albrecht Street,
VirtualCampus@nit-edu.org
Windhoek North
P.O. Box 2812,
Phone: +264 61 257296/7
Windhoek,
Cell No.: +264 81 4783179
Namibia
Info@nit-edu.org
P.O. Box 2812,
Windhoek,
Namibia Our Modes of Study
NORTHERN CAMPUS Our course programs fit your lifestyle. Through full time, Part-
Time, virtual campus, distance, online and blended learning, our
Kalahari Complex Unit, Erf 5610 different modes of study are accommodative of everyone’s
Opposite Santorini Service Station preferred life schedules.
Ompundja Road, Oshakati
Phone: +264 65 226879
Cell No.: +264 81 2062719 Full-Time Mode of Study
Info@nit-edu.org
P.O. Box 2812, Full-time learning is provided to students who are not aiming to
Windhoek, work during their duration of study. Students who are able to
Namibia spend most of their time at the Institution and only do their
practical work as and when demanded by the nature of their
COASTAL CAMPUS academic assessments or tasks are more encouraged to study
through this mode.
Water Cube Sectional Title, Unit 4
Welwitchia Street, ERF 5372 a portion of ERF 2811,
Swakopmund,
Part-Time Mode of Study
Phone: +264 64 463476 Part-time learning is more suitable for those who want to work
Cell No.: +264 818438322 outside during the day and attend their classes during the evening
Info@nit-edu.org from 17:30 to 21:00. This type of mode of study, therefore, only
P.O. Box 2812, suits the people who have work commitments hence cannot avoid
Windhoek, to be at the institution all the time or during the day time.
Namibia
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Feedback and support is vital part of correspondence learning
Virtual Campus Mode of Study and is given via students portal, email, telephone and when
students visit the Campus for tutorials to allow students to ask
The NIT Virtual Classrooms are self-equipped with various questions, discuss projects and interact with lecturers.
facilities and require both the tutor and the students to be
connected to the learning platform at the same time. The Virtual Online Mode of Study
Classrooms platform access user devices cameras and
microphones to allow the participants to interact, ask questions, An Online Learning education model of study is preferred by
and conduct themselves as they would in a traditional individuals who may not be able to make it for classes in a
classroom. The Virtual Classrooms are an important traditional brick and mortar kind of college due to various reasons.
component of the recently introduced NIT Virtual Campus. Students have the freedom to juggle their careers and school
because they aren't tied down to a fixed schedule. In a traditional
Distance Learning Mode of Study classroom setting, class meeting times are set, and the student
has no power over this, forcing them to work their schedules
Distance learning is for students who prefer to study on their around these dates. Most people who choose online learning
own at their most suitable location and time. At the beginning tend to have other commitments, and prefer this mode of learning
of the course, they are provided with self-paced, self- as it gives them power over how they will delegate their time
instructional learning materials and assignments. These are towards their different projects.
either provided in hard copies or via the internet. Students meet
their tutors and other students occasionally for workshops and The NIT distance programs also use the Online applications
tutorials which take place two weekends per month at our main which include the Integrated Campus Administration Systems
Campus in Windhoek and at the two Satellite Campuses. (ICAS), Learner on Line (LOL), and the Moodle E-Learning
Students are expected to learn independently, with the use of applications.
study materials and support channels offered by the institution.
This requires serious student’s self-motivation as well as Blended Learning
discipline. Students also receive feedback and interact with
tutors on face to face when they attend tutorial classes and via Blended learning is an extension of distance learning. It is a
telephone or WhatsApp. combination of self-instructional learning materials, traditional
face-to-face lectures and workshops, online discussions, self-
Students are assessed remotely through integrated projects assessment activities, assignments, and formal examinations.
and assignments work completed and submitted through the
Turnitin Application which is used to trace any plagiarism, with
the main tests and examinations taken in person at a Are you taking serious steps
designated venue. Feedback from tutors/lecturers is given to towards your career success?
students as each module is marked and assessed, much like a
traditional learning system.
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Financial Aid
Educational Technologies
Our students have various options to finance their studies
including Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund As a technology engineered higher education institution, NIT has
(NSFAF), bursaries from GIPF, SSC, Bank of Namibia, and immensely invested in various educational technologies to enhance
many other corporate organizations. and provide world-class industry relevant affordable, reliable and
industry relevant course programs through Virtual Classrooms, Face
Students with exemplary education performance and overall to Face on Full-Time and Part-Time, Distance, On-Line and Blended
discipline and conduct can apply for and be awarded the NIT learning modes to our highly valued students. NIT has recently
bursary/scholarship. Bursaries are awarded on the basis of developed its virtual teaching and learning infrastructure to provide
financial need and student’s performance achievement, quality higher education programs to students all over the world. The
NIT educational technologies include the latest applications for the
ethical behavior. Bursary fees do not cover accommodation, following:
membership & assessments fees payable to our partner
examinations bodies or out of pocket expenses. To download Integrated Campus Administration System: The NIT’s ICAS is a
the Bursary Application Form please visit www.nit-edu.org. holistic campus and student administration system that manages the
student from enquiry to registration, through to graduation and beyond.
This application also provides students’ portal for accessing results,
Student Support accounts, easier interactions and communication, etc.
As a Higher Technical Education Institution, the NIT ensures Virtual Library: The NIT Virtual Library infrastructure enables students
that students are provided with all requirements for from all over the world to use their library resources at anytime and
anywhere hence creating the most needed convenience. Our VL is the
successful self-study. These include 24 hours free Wi-
premier database for professionals and researchers across all
Fi/internet usage, Student’s Portal with study materials,
engineering, health and sciences and other professions or disciplines,
students’ cards, NUST Library facilities, Computer Labs, including biomedical, civil, electrical, mechanical, environmental,
Engineering Laboratories, Study Pack which includes USB health care management and software, multidisciplinary collection
device in which Study Guide, manuals, Course contents, including over 203,000 e-books covering a large selection of academic
Students Hand Book, Institutional Calendar, list of prescribed subjects and features e-books from leading publishers and university
textbooks, etc. Our Call Centre also arranges students’ job presses and eBooks Business Collection which equip students and
attachments and employment opportunities for our well faculty with access to nearly 22,000 e-books dedicated to the study of
performing and work ethical students business.
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Applied Health and Sciences
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Health and Social Care Management Programs
Certificate in Health and Social Care Diploma in Health and Social Care
Management (Level 4) Management (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3HSC101 Healthcare Planning & Management Process in Practice 15 3HSC201 Partnership Working in Health and Social Care 12
3HSC102 Professional Development in Health and Social Care 12 3HSC202 Financial Decision Making for Healthcare Managers 12
3HSC103 Human Development and Behaviors 12 3HSC203 Assessment Processes for Effective H & S Care Delivery 12
3HSC104 Principles of Health and Social Care Management 12 3HSC204 Effective Reporting and Record-keeping in H & S Care 12
3HSC105 Public Health Promotional Strategies 12 3HSC205 Leading Teams in Health and Social Care 12
3HSC106 Managing People in a Healthcare Organization 12 3HSC206 Health Education in Action 12
3HSC107 Team Building in a Healthcare Organization 12 3HSC207 Professional Supervision for Staff in H&S Care Environ 12
3HSC108 Managing Resources in Health and Social Care 12 3HSC208 Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Workplaces 20
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU205 Specialized Health & Social Care Industry related Project 30
Diploma in Health and Social Care Bachelor of Technology in Health and Social
Management (Level 6) Care Management
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3HSC301 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Health and Social Care 12 3HSC401 Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care 14
3HSC302 Managing Budgets in Health and Social Care Environments 12 3HSC402 Management of Quality in Health and Social Care 14
3HSC303 Decision Making in Action 13 3HSC403 Health, Safety and Risk Management in Care Environ 12
3HSC304 Change Management in Healthcare Environments 12 3HSC404 Transformation & Change Management in Social Care 12
3HSC305 Human Resource Management in Healthcare 12 3HSC405 Healthcare Technology in Practice 12
3HSC306 Supply Chain Management in Healthcare 13 3HSC406 Managing Team and Partnership in H&S Care Services 13
3HSC307 Health Improvement and Promotion of Well-being 13 3HSC407 Operations Management Strategy for H&S Care Environ 13
1STU301 Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law 12 3HSC408 Team & Individual Leadership: Mentoring & Coaching 13
1STU302 Applied Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship 12 1STU401 Corporate Finance 15
1STU303 Managing the Customer Relationship 15 1STU402 Corporate Strategy and Planning 12
1STU304 Action Research Methodology 30 1STU403 Health and Social Care Action Project 30
1STU305 Specialized Health and Social Care Industry Work 40 1STU404 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care 40
Experience Management environment
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Applied Biomedical Science Programs
Certificate in Biomedical Science (Level 4) Diploma in Biomedical Science (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3BSC101 Anatomy and Human Physiology 15 3BSC201 Diseases and Infections 12
3BSC102 Principles of Applied Human Biology 12 3BSC202 Genetics and Genetic Engineering 15
3BSC103 Human Biology and Health Issues 12 3BSC203 Human Regulation and Reproduction 12
3BSC104 Physiology of Human Body Systems 12 3BSC204 Biological Molecules and Metabolic Pathways 12
3BSC105 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 12 3BSC205 Food Technology 12
3BSC106 Neurophysiology & Homeostatic Control of the Human Body 12 3BSC206 Laboratory Techniques and their Application 15
3BSC107 Epidemiology of Communicable Diseases 12 3BSC207 Human Health and Nutrition 12
3BSC108 Cell Biology 12 3HSC208 Pharmacological Principles of Drug Actions 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Biomedical Sciences Industry Project 30
Diploma in Biomedical Science (Level 6) Bachelor of Technology in Biomedical Science
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3BSC301 Biochemistry 12 1BSC401 Molecular Biology and Genetics 15
3BSC302 Medical Physics Application 15 1BSC402 Immunology 15
3BSC303 Application of Organic and Inorganic Chemistry 13 1BSC403 Principles of Pharmacology 15
3BSC304 Bioinformatics 12 1BSC404 Medical Microbiology 12
3BSC305 Stem Cell Biology 12 1BSC405 Infectious Diseases and Diagnosis 12
3BSC306 The Immune Response System 13 1BSC406 Pathology for the Laboratory Scientist 13
3BSC307 Laboratory Management 15 1BSC407 Microbiological Techniques 13
1STU301 Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law 12 1BSC408 Biochemistry of Macromolecules & Metabolic Pathways 13
1STU302 Applied Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship 12 1STU401 Corporate Finance 15
1STU303 Managing the Customer Relationship 15 1STU402 Corporate Strategy and Planning 12
1STU304 Action Research Methodology 30 1STU403 Applied Research Methodology 30
1STU305 Specialized Biomedical Science Industry Work Experience 40 1STU404 Professional Practice 40
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Applied Occupational Health and Safety Programs
Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety
(Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3OHS101 Principles of Health and Safety and the Work … 15 3OHS201 Promoting a Positive Health and Safety Culture 12
3OHS102 Behavioral Health and Safety in the Workplace 12 3OHS202 Occupational Fire Risk Assessment 10
3OHS103 Occupational Health Emergency and First Aid 12 3OHS203 Principles of Health and Safety Management Systems 12
3OHS104 Psychological Perspectives of Occupational Health & … 12 3OHS204 Responsibilities to reduce Occupational Health & Safely Risks 12
3OHS105 Health and Safety in the Workplace in Practice 12 3OHS205 Development of procedures for Occupational Health & … 12
3OHS106 Microbiology and Infectious Diseases 12 3OHS206 Monitoring of procedures for Occupational Health and Safely .. 12
3OHS107 Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety Risks 12 3OHS207 Occupational H&S Incidents and Complaints Investigation 12
3OHS108 Principles of Fire Safety and Risk Prevention 12 3OHS208 Occupational Health and Safety Procedures Review 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU205 Specialized Occupational Health & Safely related Project 30
Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Bachelor of Technology in Occupational Health and
Management (Level 6) Safety Management
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3OHS301 Law, Policy and Ethical Practice in Occupational H& Safety 12 3OHS401 Health and Safety Management Principles and Policy 14
3OHS302 Professional Ethics in Occupational Health and Safety Practice 12 3OHS402 Occupational Health and Safety Risk and Incident Management 14
3OHS303 Integrated Occupational Health and Safety 13 3OHS403 Maintaining a Safe Workplace Environment 12
3OHS304 Pollution Control and Management for Environmental 12 3OHS404 Health and Safety Law, Regulation and Influence 12
3OHS305 Sociological and Psychological Perspectives on Health 12 3OHS405 Holistic Occupational Health & Safety Promotional Strategies 12
3OHS306 Occupational Health and Safety Innovation 13 3OHS406 Development of the Health and Safety Practitioner 13
3OHS307 Health and Safety Management Practice 13 3OHS407 Change Management in Health and Safety Environments 13
1STU301 Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law 12 3OHS408 Occupational Health and Safety Operational Management 13
1STU302 Applied Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship 12 1STU401 Corporate Finance 15
1STU303 Managing the Customer Relationship 15 1STU402 Corporate Strategy and Planning 12
1STU304 Action Research Methodology 30 1STU403 Occupational Health and Safety Action Project 30
1STU305 Specialized Occupational H & Safety Work Experience 40 1STU404 Professional Practice in Occupational Health and Safety Management 40
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Applied Therapeutic Counselling Programs
Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
(Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
3TC101 Fundamentals of Counselling 15 3TC201 Reflective Counselling Practices 12
3TC102 Introduction to Counselling Skills 12 3TC202 Diversity and Ethics in the use of Counselling Skills 12
3TC103 Introduction to Counselling in the Workplace 12 3TC203 Trauma Counselling 12
3TC104 Self-awareness for Counsellors 12 3TC204 Sex and Sexuality Counselling 12
3TC105 Counselling for Grief and Loss 12 3TC205 Counselling for Relationships (Couples, Families & Groups) 12
3TC106 Counselling for Children and Young People 12 3TC206 Counselling for Working with Addictive Behavior 12
3TC107 Theoretical Approaches to Counselling 12 3TC207 Ethics and Professional Practices in Counselling 12
3TC108 Counselling Approaches to Stress Counselling 12 3TC208 Fundamentals of Therapeutic Counselling Supervision 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Therapeutic Counselling Industry related Project 30
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Applied Engineering Programs
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Applied Electrical & Electronic Engineering Programs
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Applied Construction & the Built Environ. Surveying
Certificate in Construction and the Diploma in Construction and the Built
Built Environment Surveying (Level 4) Environment Surveying (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
2CBS101 Construction Principles 15 2CBS201 Surveying in Construction and Civil Engineering 15
2CBS102 Construction Design 15 2CBS202 Building Services Science 12
2CBS103 Tendering and Estimating 12 2CBS203 Quantity Surveying 15
2CBS104 Principles of Programming 15 2CBS204 Computer Aided Design for Engineering 15
2CBS105 Engineering Drawing for Technicians 12 2CBS205 Tender & Procurement 12
2CBS106 Further Mathematics for Construction 15 2CBS206 Principles and Applications of Structural Mechanics 12
2CBS107 Building Surveying in Construction 15 2CBS207 Quantity Surveying Measurement Techniques 15
2CBS108 Water Treatment and Quality 15 2CBS208 Internet of Things 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal Ethics and Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Surveying Engineering related Project 30
Diploma in Construction and the Built Bachelor of Technology in Construction
Environment Surveying (Level 6) and the Built Environment Surveying
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
2CBS301 Civil Engineering Technology 15 2CBS401 Contracts & Management 15
2CBS302 Advanced Construction Technology 15 2CBS402 Geotechnics and Soil Mechanics 15
2CBS303 Construction Practice and Management 15 2CBS403 Advanced Quantities for Complex Building Projects 15
2CBS304 Construction Information (Drawing, Detailing, Specification) 12 2CBS404 Alternative Methods of Construction 15
2CBS305 Surveying, Measuring and Setting Out 15 2CBS405 Advanced Building Information Modelling 15
2CBS306 Mathematics for Construction 15 2CBS406 Environmental Assessment and Monitoring 15
2CBS307 Surveying for Conservation, Renovation & Refurbishment 15 2CBS407 Advanced Surveying & Measurement 15
2CBS308 Measurement & Estimating 15 2CBS408 Management for Complex Building Projects 15
1STU301 Ethics, Corporate Governance and Business Law 12 1STU401 Corporate Finance 15
1STU302 Applied Entrepreneurship and Intrapreneurship 12 1STU402 Corporate Strategy and Planning 12
1STU304 Action Research Methodology 30 1STU403 Surveying Engineering Action Project 30
1STU305 Specialized Surveying Engineering Work Experience 40 1STU404 Professional Practice in Surveying Engineering 40
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Applied Information Technologies
Cyber Security
Certificate in Cyber Security (Level 4)
Diploma in Cyber Security (Level 5)
Diploma in Cyber Security (Level 6)
Bachelor of Technology in Cyber Security
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Applied Network Engineering Programs
Certificate in Network Engineering Diploma in Network Engineering
(Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
2ITNE101 Information Technology Systems 12 2ITNE201 Computer Networking 15
2ITNE102 Creating Systems to Manage Information 12 2ITNE202 Big Data and Business Analytics 15
2ITNE103 Business Applications of Social Media 12 2ITNE203 Setting up Information Technology Network 15
2ITNE104 Principles of Programing 12 2ITNE204 Information Technology Service Delivery 12
2ITNE105 Data Modelling 12 2ITNE205 The Internet of Things 15
2ITNE106 Website Development 12 2ITNE206 Large Scale Data Systems 12
2ITNE107 Network Principles 12 2ITNE207 Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 2ITNE208 Information Technology Technical Support and 12
Management
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context in Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Network Engineering Industry related 30
Project
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Applied Software Engineering Programs
Certificate in Software Engineering Diploma in Software Engineering
(Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
2SE101 Information Technology Systems 12 2SE201 Software Development 15
2SE102 Creating Systems to Manage Information 12 2SE202 Big Data and Business Analytics 15
2SE103 Business Applications of Social Media 12 2SE203 Setting up Information Technology Network 15
2SE104 Principles of Programming 12 2SE204 Information Technology Service Delivery 12
2SE105 Website Development 12 2SE205 The Internet of Things 15
2SE106 Software Design and Development 12 2SE206 Software Development Lifecycles 12
2SE107 Mobile Apps Development 12 2SE207 Cloud Storage and Collaboration Tools 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 2SE208 Information Technology Technical Support & Mgt 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Software Engineering Industry Project 30
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Applied Cyber Security Programs
Certificate in Cyber Security (Level 4) Diploma in Cyber Security (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
2ITCS101 Information Technology Systems 12 2ITCS201 Cyber Security and Incident Management 15
2ITCS102 Creating Systems to Manage Information 12 2ITCS202 Big Data and Business Analytics 15
2ITCS103 Principles of ICT Systems and Data Security 12 2ITCS203 Information Technology Systems Security & Encryption 15
2ITCS104 Principles of Programing 12 2ITCS204 Computer Forensics 12
2ITCS105 Data Modelling 12 2ITCS205 Data Analysis and Design 15
2ITCS106 Information Technology Systems Security 12 2ITCS206 Organizational Systems Security 12
2ITCS107 Security Protection and Risk Management 12 2ITCS207 Networking and Cyber Security 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 2ITCS208 Forensic Science Informatics 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 2STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 2STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context in Practice 12 2STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
2STU205 Specialized Cyber Security Industry related Project 30
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Applied Education and
Training Programs
Certificate in Education and Training (Level 4)
Diploma in Education and Training (Level 5)
Diploma in Education and Training Management (Level 6)
Bachelor of Technology in Education and Training Management
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Applied Education and Training Programs
Programs
Certificate in Education and Diploma in Education and Training
Training (Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
4ETM101 Fundamentals of Education and Training 10 4ETM201 Delivering Education and Training 15
4ETM102 Preparing for the Personal Tutoring Role 10 4ETM202 Management of Learning and Development in Groups 15
4ETM103 Facilitation of Learning and Development 15 4ETM203 Assessment of Occupational Competence in the Work Environment 10
4ETM104 Assessing Learners in Education and Training 12 4ETM204 Assessment of Vocational and Technical Skills, Knowledge... 15
4ETM105 Introduction to Assessments in Education and Training 15 4ETM205 Internal Assurance of the Quality of Assessments 15
4ETM106 Principles and Practices of Assessments 12 4ETM206 Inclusive Teaching and Learning Approaches in Education… 12
4ETM107 Identify Individual Learning and Development Needs 12 4ETM207 Planning to meet the needs of Learners in Education and Training 12
4ETM108 Using Resources for Education and Training 10 4ETM208 Delivering Employability Skills 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU203 Project Management in Education and Training 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context in Practice 12 1STU205 Specialized Teaching Industry related Project 30
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Applied Business and Management
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Applied Accounting and Finance Programs
Certificate in Accounting and Diploma in Accounting and Finance
Finance (Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
1ACF101 Management Information 12 1ACF201 Book Keeping and Accounting 12
1ACF102 Recording Financial Transactions 12 1ACF202 Applied Accounting 15
1ACF103 Maintaining Financial Records 12 1ACF203 Cash and Treasury Management 12
1ACF104 Managing Costs and Finances 14 1ACF204 Ethics for Accountants 12
1ACF105 Book Keeping 12 1ACF205 Management Accounting 15
1ACF106 Spreadsheets for Accounting 12 1ACF206 Financial Accounting 15
1ACF107 Elements of Costing 12 1ACF207 Accounting Software Application (SAGE) 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Ethics for Accounting …. 20
12 1STU205 Specialized Accounting and Finance Industry related Project 30
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Applied Business Management Programs
Certificate in Business Diploma in Business Management
Management (Level 4) (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
1BUM101 Business Purposes 12 1BUM201 Management and Global Business Environment 12
1BUM102 Recording Financial Transaction 12 1BUM202 Applied Accounting 15
1BUM103 Marketing Practices 12 1BUM203 International Business 12
1BUM104 Management in Action 14 1BUM204 Exploring Business 12
1BUM105 Team Building in an Organization 12 1BUM205 Applied Managerial Accounting 15
1BUM106 Managing People 12 1BUM206 Business Law 12
1BUM107 Customer Service 12 1BUM207 Digital Marketing 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Profession al Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Business Management Industry related Project 30
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Applied Digital Marketing Programs
Certificate in Digital Marketing Diploma in Digital Marketing (Level 5)
(Level 4)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
1DIM101 Digital Fundamentals 12 1DIM201 Applied Digital Marketing Techniques 14
1DIM102 Understanding Digital Marketing 12 1DIM202 Planning Digital Marketing Campaigns 14
1DIM103 Marketing Practices 12 1DIM203 Customer Communications 12
1DIM104 Digital Marketing and the Marketing Mix 14 1DIM204 Exploring Business 12
1DIM105 Customer Service in Digital Marketing 12 1DIM205 Online Customer Experience 12
1DIM106 The Essentials of Digital Marketing 12 1DIM206 Digital Information, Media, Channels and Devices 12
1DIM107 Understanding the Business Environment 12 1DIM207 Digital Marketing 12
1DIM108 Digital Imaging Software 15 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU202 Applied Statics for Decision Making 15
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context in Practice 12 1STU205 Specialized Digital Marketing Industry related Project 30
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Applied Procurement and Supply Programs
Certificate in Procurement and Diploma in Procurement and Supply
Supply Operations (Level 4) Operations (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
1PSM101 Principles of Procurement and Supply 12 1PSM201 Procurement and Supply Environments 12
1PSM102 Procurement and Supply Operations 12 1PSM202 Ethical Procurement and Supply 15
1PSM103 Stakeholder Relationships 12 1PSM203 Contract Administration 12
1PSM104 Systems Technology 14 1PSM204 Team Dynamics and Change 12
1PSM105 Inventory, Logistics and Expediting 12 1PSM205 Socially Responsible Procurement 15
1PSM106 Warehousing and Inventory Principles 12 1PSM206 Inventory and Logistics Operations Management 12
1PSM107 Improving the Competitiveness of Supply Chain 12 1PSM207 Supply Chain Management 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context in Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Procurement and Supply Industry related Project 30
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Applied Logistics and Transport Programs
Certificate in Logistics and Diploma in Logistics and Transport
Transport Operations (Level 4) Operations (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
1LTM101 Logistics and Transport Principles 12 1LTM201 Logistics Business Essentials 15
1LTM102 Customer Service and Marketing Principles 12 1LTM202 Logistics Business Application 15
1LTM103 Freight Transport Services Principles 12 1LTM203 Applied Logistics and Warehousing 12
1LTM104 Planning and Operation of Freight Transport 12 1LTM204 Applied Logistics and Inventory 12
1LTM105 Inventory, Logistics and Expediting 12 1LTM205 Applied Freight Transport Operations 15
1LTM106 Warehousing and Inventory Principles 12 1LTM206 Inventory and Logistics Operations Management 12
1LTM107 Improving the Competitiveness of Supply Chain 12 1LTM207 Ethical and Responsible Sourcing 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Logistics and Transport Industry related Project 30
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Applied Hospitality Programs
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Applied Travel and Tourism Programs
Certificate in Travel and Tourism Diploma in Travel and Tourism
Operations (Level 4) Operations (Level 5)
Code No Unit Title Credits Code No Unit Title Credits
1TTM101 Travel and Tourism Sector and Destinations 12 1TTM201 The World of Travel and Tourism 13
1TTM102 International Travel and Tourism Destinations 12 1TTM202 Global Travel and Tourism Destinations 13
1TTM103 Travel and Tourism Business Environments 12 1TTM203 Principles of Marketing in Travel and Tourism 12
1TTM104 The Travel and Tourism Customer Experience 12 1TTM204 Travel and Tourism Enterprises 12
1TTM105 The Travel Agency Operations 12 1TTM205 Sustainable Tourism 15
1TTM106 Marketing in Travel and Tourism 12 1TTM206 Visitor Attractions 12
1TTM107 Front Office Services in Travel and Tourism 12 1TTM207 The Business of Travel and Tourism 12
1STU101 Applied Business Communication and Technology 12 1STU201 Entrepreneurship and Business Development 12
1STU102 Principles of Entrepreneurship 12 1STU202 Applied Statistics for Decision Making 15
1STU103 Applied Fundamentals of Statistical Methods 15 1STU203 Project Management 12
1STU104 Legal and Ethical Context of Practice 12 1STU204 Employability and Professional Work Etiquettes 20
1STU205 Specialized Travel and Tourism Industry related Project 30
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Admission Criteria Specific Minimum Entry Requirements for:
General Minimum Entry Requirements Applied Health and Social Care Management Programs
In additional to the General Minimum Entry Requirements, applicants to study towards
Applicants must meet any of the following entry requirements: and the Health and Social Care Management must meet the below requirement:
1) Twenty-five (25) points in grade 12 (now grade 11) in five (5) subjects with Certificate in Health and Social Care Management (Level 4): Minimum of Certificate
a D or better symbol in English. (of which English shall be part of the five (5) in any Healthcare specialized field e.g. Nursing, Medicine, Psychology, Dentistry, etc.,
subjects you must have completed), or Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (Level 5): Minimum of (A) Diploma
2) Accredited equivalent qualification at NQF level 3 with total credit value as in any Healthcare specialized field such as Nursing, Medicine, Psychology, Dentistry,
required by the NIT policy/regulation etc. and (B) One year of practical work experience in Health and Social Service sector
which must be evidenced by a reference letter from an employing institution.
3) Mature age entry provided that applicant:
Diploma in Health and Social Care Management (Level 6): Minimum of (A) Diploma
a) Is 23 years old or over at the time of making the application, in any Healthcare specialized field such as Nursing, Medicine, Psychology, Dentistry,
b) Has at least five (5) years’ work experience in a related field and etc., and (B) three (3) years of practical work experience in Health and Social Service
c) Has at least passed grade 10 which must include E in English and sector which must be evidenced by a reference letter from an employing institution.
provides acceptable reference from a reputable respective employing
Bachelor of Technology in Health and Social Care Management (Level 7):
organization.
Minimum of (A) Degree in any Healthcare specialized field such as Nursing, Medicine,
d) Must Pass an Aptitude Test with a Minimum of 60% Psychology, Dentistry, etc., and (B) Five (5) years of practical work experience in
OR Health and Social Service sector with some leadership roles all of which must be
evidenced by a reference letter from an employing institution.
a) Is 23 years old or over at the time of making the application,
b) Has at least three (3) years’ work experience in a related field and Applied Teaching and Training Programs
c) Has at least passed grade 12 which must include E in English and
provides acceptable reference from a reputable respective employing Certificate in Education and Training (Level 4): Minimum of Certificate in any
organization. specialized field.
d) Must Pass an Aptitude Test with a Minimum of 60%
Diploma in Education and Training (Level 5): Minimum of (A) Diploma in any
specialized field, and (B) One year of teaching, lecturing, training or tutoring work
PLEASE NOTE THAT: experience which must be evidenced by a reference letter from an employing
institution.
1) Applicants with Twenty (20) and above points in grade 12 (now grade 11)
in six (6) subjects with an E or better symbol in English (of which English Diploma in Education and Training (Level 6): Minimum of (A) Diploma in any
shall be part of the 6 subjects) may be accepted provided that they have specialized field, (B) Four (4) years of teaching, lecturing, training or tutoring work
passed an Aptitude Test with a Minimum of 60%. experience which must be evidenced by a reference letter from an employing
institution.
2) Applicants for Engineering programs must, in addition, have an E,
or better symbol in Physical Science and Mathematics. Bachelor of Technology in Education and Training (Level 7): Minimum of (A)
Degree in any specialized field, (B) Five (5) years of teaching, lecturing, training or
3) Applicants for Education and Training and Health and Social Care tutoring work experience with some leadership roles all of which must be evidenced by
Management must refer to specific entry requirements stipulated on the a reference letter from an employing institution.
attached document.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
4) International applicants must have a minimum of Five (5) General
Certificate of Education (GCSEs) at ordinary level or their equivalent International applicants must meet the above requirements in addition to
including passes in Maths and English. having a minimum of Five (5) General Certificate of Education (GCSEs) at
ordinary level or their equivalent including passes in Maths and English.
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CONTACT DETAILS
Virtual Campus
Physical Address: 5 Johann Albrecht Street, Windhoek North
Cell No.: +264 812464272 / +264 812713138
Fax: +264 886559294
Admissions@nit-edu.org / Registrar@nit-edu.org
P.O. Box 2812,
Windhoek, Namibia
Windhoek Campus
Physical Address: 2 Johann Albrecht Street, Windhoek North
Phone: +264 61 257296/7
Cell No.: +264 81 2713135/+264 81 4783179
Fax: +264 886559294
HEADWCCCA@nit-edu.org / WCAdmin@nit-edu.org
P.O. Box 2812,
Windhoek, Namibia
Northern Campus
Physical Address: Kalahari Complex, Erf 5610
Opposite Santorini Service Station
Ompundja Road, Oshakati
Phone: +264 65 226879
Cell No.: +264 81 2062719 / +264 81 7259391
Fax: +264 886559294
HEADNCCCA@nit-edu.org / NCAdmin@nit-edu.org
P.O. Box 2812,
Windhoek, Namibia
Coastal Campus
Physical Address: Water Cube Sectional Title, Unit 4
Welwitchia Street, ERF 5372 a portion of ERF 2811,
Swakopmund, Namibia
Phone: +264 64 463476
Cell No.: +264 818438322/+264 81 2391101
Fax: +264 886559294
HEADCCCCA@nit-edu.org / CCAdmin@nit-edu.org
P.O. Box 2812,
Windhoek, Namibia
WEBSITE
www.nit-edu.org
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