GZU Prospectus School of Commerce NET
GZU Prospectus School of Commerce NET
GZU Prospectus School of Commerce NET
OF COMMERCE
2014-2018
ACADEMIC GUIDELINES
FOR PROGRAMMES OFFERED IN THE
MUNHUMUTAPA SCHOOL OF COMMERCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Department of Economics............................................................................................................................ 34
Regulations for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Economics.................................................. 34
Regulations for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Economics and Finance.............................. 38
Regulations for the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Fiscal Studies............................................. 41
Department of Economics............................................................................................................................. 71
Regulations for the Master of Commerce Degree in Economics..................................................................... 71
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Academic Guidelines For Programmes Offered In The Munhumutapa School Of Commerce
MODULE SYNOPSES................................................................................................................................. 90
Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes............................................................................................ 90
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Academic Guidelines For Programmes Offered In The Munhumutapa School Of Commerce
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University Mission Statement
To be the centre of excellence in arts, culture and heritage studies as well as the advancement of other
academic disciplines for the promotion of the development of society.
MISSION
In order to support the vision, we shall:
a. Reclaim and preserve our African culture and heritage;
b. Mainstream culture and heritage in our teaching and research;
c. Lead in the development of entrepreneurs and professionals in the creative industry;
d. Provide our stakeholders with an enabling environment for research and empower them with
entrepreneurial skills;
e. Produce versatile graduates equipped with skills and competencies relevant to the needs of
society;
f. Attract and retain highly competent staff,
g. Use ICT-based solutions in teaching, learning, research, administration and innovation, and;
h. Uplift communities we serve through our involvement in their development.
VALUES
GZU has adopted the following principles and standards of behaviour to dene the University's culture
and ensure a conducive work environment for the attainment of the Vision and Mission:
· Unhu/Ubuntu
· Excellence
· Integrity
· Results Focus
· Quality
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Academic, Senior Administrative And Technical Staff
Dean
Bemani J. DPhil (Christ University), MBA [ZOU], BComm. (Acc.) [Patrice Lumumba University], FCIS,
Registered Public Accountant, National Diploma (Business Studies) [Bulawayo Polytechnic]
Deputy Dean
Matungamire P. MBA [MSU], FCIS, Registered Public Accountant
Assistant Registrar
Zanamwe R. MSc. (Media and Society Studies) [MSU], BA (Eng. and Comm.) [ZOU]
Administrative Assistant
Pisirai N. BEd. (Primary) [GZU]
Laboratory Technician
Manjoro R. ND (Comp Studies) [HEXCO], NC (Comp Studies) [HEXCO]
Chairperson
Mutembwa B. MBA [MSU], BSc Hons. (Econs) [UZ], FCIS
Lecturers
Bemani J. DPhil [Christ Uni.], MBA [ZOU], BComm. (Acc.) [Patrice Lumumba University], FCIS,
Registered Public Accountant, National Diploma (Business Studies) [Bulawayo Polytechnic]
Chibaya T. MComm. (Hosp. & Tourism) [MSU], BComm (Hosp. & Tourism) [MSU]
Chindoza K. MSc (Info. Systems) [St. Linus Uni], BSc (Info. Systems) [MSU]
Dzomira S. DPhil (Accounting) [Aldergate College], MComm (Acc.) [MSU], BComm (Acc.) [MSU]
Gutu J. M. MComm (Acc.) [MSU], MSc (Strat. Mgt) [CUT], BComm (Acc.) [MSU], HND (Acc.)
[Masvingo Polytechnic]
Hurasha C. I. MSc (Comp. Science) [UZ], BSc (Info. Systems) [MSU], ND (Comp. Studies) [Gweru Poy],
CE [Hillside Tr's College]
Mago S. DPhil (Dev. Studies) [Uni. of Fort Hare], MBA [ZOU], BSc Hons. (Econs) [UZ]
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Academic, Senior Administrative And Technical Staff
Mandizvidza R. MComm (Acc) [MSU], BComm (Acc) [GZU], HND (Acc), ND (Bus. Studies), NC (Bus.
Studies), ND (Bus. Studies)
Mawere G. E. MSc (Info. Sys. Mgt) [MSU], BSc Hons. (Info. Sys. Mgt) [MSU]
Tagwireyi F. MSc (Strat. Mgt) [CUT], FCIS, ND (Pub. Sector Acc.) [HrePolyg]
Chairperson
Lecturers
Munongo-Kasai S. MSc (Banking and Fin. Services) [NUST], BCommHons. (Banking and Fin.) [GZU]
Mavaza T. MSc (Banking and Fin. Services) [NUST], BSc Hons. (Bus. Studies) [UZ]
Munyanyi W. MBA [MSU], Bachelor of Business Studies (Fin. and Banking) [UZ]
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Academic, Senior Administrative And Technical Staff
Marime N. MBA [ZOU], BSc (Geo. and Stats) [UZ], BCommHons. (Fin.) [GZU]
Muzvidziwa D. MComm (Bus. Econ. Fin.) [Uni. of the Wits], BCommHons (Fin.) [NUST], Dip. [IOBZ]
Department of Economics
Chairperson
Chidoko C. MSc (Econs) [UZ], BSc (Econs) [UZ], DE (Hillside Tr's College)
Lecturers
Dhoro N. MSc (Econs) [UZ], BSc (Econs) [UZ]
Madesha W. MComm (Ind. Strat. and Trade Pol.) [GZU], BSc (Econs) [GZU]
Mapfumo A. DPhil (Agric. Econs), MSc (Agric. Econs) [Uni. of Fort Hare], BSc. Hons. (Agric. Econs) [Uni.
of Fort Hare], BSc (Econs) [UZ]
Matsvai S. MComm (Ind. Strat. and Trade Policy) [MSU], BSc Hons. (Econs) [UZ]
Mufandaedza S. MComm (Ind. Strat. and Trade Policy) [GZU], BComm (Mgt) [Uni. of Fort Hare]
Munongo S. DPhil (Econs) [UNISA], MSc (Econs) [UZ], BSc (Econs) [UZ]
Zivanomoyo J. MSc (Econs) [UZ], BSc Hons. (Econos) [UZ], Cert. (IOBZ)
Sunge R. MComm (Indu. Strat. and Trade Pol.) [GZU, BComm (Econs) [GZU]
Chairperson
Makore A. MSc (Marketing) [NUST], Bacheclor of Bus. Admin. (Marketing) [IMM], Technological Certi.
for Mech. Eng. Technicians (City and Guilds)
Lecturers
Moyo T. MSc (Marketing) [NUST], MBA [ZOU], BTech. (Mgt) [Pretoria]
Basera C. MComm (Marketing Mgt) [MSU], BCommHons (Mktng Mgt) [MSU], HND (Marketing Mgt)
[HEXCO]
Dhliwayo K. MBA [ZOU], HND (Mktng Mgt) [HEXCO], ND (Mktg Mgt) [HEXCO]
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Academic, Senior Administrative And Technical Staff
Mudondo D. MComm (Marketing Strat.) [MSU], BCommHons. (Marketing Mgt) [MSU], BA Gen. [UZ],
Grad. CE [UZ]
Mutsikiwa M. MBA [ZOU], Bachelor of Sc. Edu. (Geo.) [Enrique Jose Verona Cuba], Dip. (Personnel Mgt)
[IPMZ]
Mandiyambira R. MComm (Marketing Strat.) [MSU], BComm (Marketing and Econs) [GZU]
Ruvando J. MSc (Marketing Strat.) [MSU]. BCommHons. (Mktng Mgt) [MSU], Dip. (Mktng) [IMM], HC
(Mktng) [IMM], Cert. (Mktng) [IMM], Dip. (Edu) [Belvedere Technical Tr's College]
Director
Vacant
Lectures
Chibaya T. Bcom Hons (Hospitality and Tourism) [MSU] MCom (Hospitality and Tourisim) [MSU]
Matura P. MSc (Tour. & Hosp) [UZ], BSc (Tour. & Hosp.) [UZ]
Teaching Assistant
Mupga D. BCom (Tour. & Hosp.) [MSU]
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School Regulations For Bachelor Of Commerce Undergraduate Honours Degree Programmes
1. PREAMBLE
1.1 These regulations should be read in conjunction with the Great Zimbabwe University's
General Academic Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, hereinafter
referred to as General Regulations.
1.2 Senate has the prerogative to change, cancel or replace any of these regulations.
1.3 A student who has started a programme following one set of regulations shall not be affected
by regulations adopted subsequently unless agreed to in writing by the student.
1.4 Senate has the authority to exempt a student from any of these regulations.
1.5 The General Regulations shall supersede the School Regulations.
2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
In these regulations the following terms shall be used as dened:
2.1 Core module – a compulsory module which a student must take in a programme.
2.2 Optional module – a module a candidate may take to full the requirements of a programme
2.3 Equivalent module – a module similar to another in terms of weighting and content.
2.4 Area of specialisation – a eld from which the student draws modules or a module for detailed
study.
2.5 Practicum – a practical component of a module done over a period of time to meet the
requirement of a programme.
3. PROGRAMMES
3.1 For programmes offered under the School of Commerce, refer to Section 2.2.1.5 of the
General Academic Regulations.
3.2 More programmes shall be added from time to time.
4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Normal Entry
4.1.1 At least ve (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language and Mathematics
with grade C or better.
4.1.2 A pass at Ordinary level in Mathematics in the following programmes is not a
requirement:
4.1.2.1 Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management
4.1.2.2 Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing Management
4.1.2.3 Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Ofce Management
4.1.2.4 Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Transport
Management
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6. ASSESSMENT
6.1 Normally, assessment of each module shall be based on continuous assessment as well as
formal examinations. Continuous assessment shall contribute 25% and the end of semester
examination shall contribute 75% of the nal mark % except for Practical Accounting Data
Processing (AC215) which will be assessed on the basis of 40% course work and 60%
examination.
6.2 Each Department shall determine components of continuous assessment that will be
considered for the nal continuous assessment mark.
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Department Of Accounting And Information Systems
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
3.1 The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the student
in the eld of Accounting
3.2 To provide students with a broad understanding of accounting principles, processes and
procedures and enhancing the practical application by students of international accounting
and nancial reporting standards.
3.3 To impress upon students an entrepreneurial spirit fostering the need to develop own
accounting business, creating work places for themselves and others.
3.4 To impress, upon students, the virtues of integrity, a sense of responsibility, ubuntu and a
positive attitude, required for such a highly regarded professional discipline.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
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Department Of Accounting And Information Systems
qualications in Accounting:
· ICSAZ: Offered by the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in
Zimbabwe
· CIMA: Offered by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants.
· ACCA: Offered by the Chartered Association of Certied Accountants.
· CA(SA): Offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Zimbabwe
· ICTAZ: offered by the Institute of Tax Accountants in Zimbabwe.
· CPA: offered by the Institute of Certied Public Accountants.
· SAAA: Offered by the Southern African Association of Accountants.
· IAC: Offered by Institute of Administration and Commerce.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
6.1 Duration
The normal duration of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting shall be
four (4) years.
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
AC100 Commercial Law I
AC108 Accounting Concepts and Principles
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
CSCM101 Business Communication
EC101 Microeconomics 1
ICCT100Introduction to Computers & Computer Application
MM101 Principles of Marketing
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
AC107 Commercial Law II
AC109 Introduction to Financial Reporting
AC110 Financial Mathematics for Accounting
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
EC103 Macroeconomics 1
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LEVEL II SEMESTER I
AC205 Company Law and Practice
AC210 Financial Reporting for Companies
AC211 Auditing Theory and Practice
AC212 Cost Accounting
AC213 Accounting Information Systems
AC217 Financial planning and Control
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
AC204 Business Research Methods
AC208 Tax Law & Practice
AC214 Public Sector Accounting
AC215 General Financial Reporting
AC216 Practical Accounting Data Processing
AC218 Management Accounting
LEVEL III
AC301 Work-Related Learning Reports
AC302 Continuous Work- Related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
AC410 Corporate Governance and Ethics
AC411 Strategic Management Accounting
AC412 Auditing in a Computerised Environment
AC414 Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management
AC415 Distinctive Financial Reporting
MM418 Entrepreneurship
AC409 Research Project
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
AC409 Research Project
AC413 Specic Financial Reporting
AC416 Group Financial Reporting
AC417 Advanced Theory and Practice of Auditing
AC418 Strategic Taxation Review
AC419 Financial Management
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Information Systems
3. OBJECTIVES
3.1 To promote the appropriate application of general knowledge of information systems
fundamentals;
3.2 To develop analytical students who can identify and analyse potential solutions to IS
problems.
3.3 To impress upon students an entrepreneurial spirit fostering the need to develop own
information systems businesses thereby creating employment for themselves and others.
3.4 To develop students' skills in effective communication, teamwork, and leadership in order
for them to function productively, professionally, and ethically.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Graduates of the programme can pursue careers as:
· Business Analysts
· Systems Analysts
· Programmers\Analysts
· Database Administrators
· Database Analysts
· Technology and Security Risk Analyst
· Network Administrators
· IS Project advisors and specialists
· Computer Support Specialists, Information Technology (IT) Managers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
IS102 Information Systems
IS105 Introduction to Programming
CSCM101 Business Communication
AC108 Accounting Concepts and Principles
MM102 Principles of Management
BAC101 African philosophy and thought
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
IS106 Fundamentals of Computer Architecture
IS109 Web Programming
IS103 Software Engineering
IS104 Systems Analysis and Design
AC109 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
IS108 Digital and Logic Design
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
IS201 Operating systems
IS210 Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
IS212 Data Structures and Algorithms
IS211 Introduction to LINUX Administration
IS202 Data Communications and Computer network
IS213 Database Design Concepts
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
IS205 Simulation and Modelling
IS206 Practical Project
IS214 Object Oriented Programming
IS215 Information Systems Auditing
IS204 Visual Programming
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LEVEL III
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
IS410 Decision Support Systems
IS407 Computer Graphics
IS406 Management Information Systems
IS409 Advanced Database Technology
IS405 Expert systems
IS412 Advanced Data Communication and networks
IS404 Research Project
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
IS402 Software Project Management
IS408 Computer security
IS403 Articial Intelligence
IS413 Electronic Commerce Strategies
IS411 Distributed Systems
IS404 Research Project
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Internal Auditing
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
3.1 The main objective of this programme is to develop skills and competencies of the student
in the eld of internal auditing
3.2 To provide students with a broad understanding of auditing principles and practice, risk
management, corporate governance, accounting principles, processes and procedures
enhancing the practical application by students of international standards on auditing,
international accounting standards and nancial reporting standards.
3.3 To impress upon students an entrepreneurial spirit fostering the need to develop own
internal auditing businesses thereby creating employment for themselves and others.
3.4 To impress, upon students, the virtues of integrity, a sense of responsibility, ubuntu and a
positive attitude, required for such a highly regarded professional discipline.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
4.1 Employment Opportunities
Graduates with this qualication can aim to become:
Chief Internal Auditors
Operational Managers
General Managers
Business Advisors
Chief Executive Ofcers
Accountants
Tax Accountants
Accounting Ofcers
Company Secretaries
Cost and Management Accountants
Managing Directors
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5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
AC100 Commercial Law I
AC108 Accounting Concepts and Principles
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
AC107 Commercial Law II
AC109 Introduction to Financial Reporting
AC110 Financial Mathematic for Accounting
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
EC103 Macroeconomics 1
MM101 Principles of Marketing
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
AC210 Financial Reporting for Companies
AC212 Cost Accounting
AC213 Accounting Information Systems
IA201 Theory of Internal Auditing
IA203 Risk Management & Compliance Auditing
IA206 Operational Auditing
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
AC204 Business Research Methods
AC208 Tax Law & Practice
AC215 General Financial Reporting
AC216 Practical Accounting Data Processing
IA205 Internal Auditing Process
IS215 Information Systems Auditing
LEVEL III
IA301 Work-Related Learning Reports
IA302 Continuous Work- related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
AC401 Financial Accounting 3A
AC404 Cost and Management Accounting 3A
AC407 Tax Law and Practice 2
IA401 Internal Control Systems
IA402 Financial Risk Management
IA403 Practice of Internal Auditing
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
AC409 Research Project
AC408 Cost and Management Accounting 2B
IA406 Advanced Application in the Internal Auditing Process
IA407 Financial Planning and Control
IA409 Corporate Governance Strategies for Internal Auditing
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7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Banking
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks to:
3.1 Enhance the efciency and effectiveness of performance of both indigenous
and international banks in their service delivery to the nation.
3.2 Equip students with saving investment and risk management skills that were pertinent so
that upon employment by banks, they would apply them to grow and develop bank
performance and service delivery in the economy.
3.3 Examine bank nancial investment strategies that were meant to improve their
capitalisation and resource bases in their quest to contribute to national goals and
objectives.
3.4 Assess various sources of ancé and costs that were at the disposal of banks in in their
desire to meet minimum capital requirements set by RBZ for their growth and
development in the 21st century.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Banking Programme can be absorbed in various capacities in the economy's
banking sector which include:
· Bank Analysts
· Treasury Managers
· Bank Assets / Liabilities Managers
· Bank Investment Analysts
· Bank Managers
· Bank Risk Managers and Auditors
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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PART II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BAN204 Banking Law and Practice
BAN205 Research Methods in Banking
FIN206 Treasury Management 2
BAN206 World Financial Markets
FIN204 International Finance
AC207 Cost and Management Accounting 1B
FIN208 Financial Entrepreneurship 2
LEVEL III
BAN301 Work Related Learning Reports
BAN302 Continuous Work Related Learning Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
Core Modules
FIN401 Financial Modelling
FIN404 Development Finance
BAN401 Marketing of Financial Services
BAN403 Emerging Financial Markets
BAN409 Management of Financial Institutions
FIN402 Corporate Financial Operations
PART IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BAN410 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
FIN408 Financial Engineering
BAN408 Credit Risk and Bank Lending
FIN409 Financial Innovation and Structured Finance
BAN405 Research Project
Optional (Choose one)
FIN406 Financial Strategies
BAN406 International Banking
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
8. PROVISIONS FOR PROGRESSION
Refer to Section 8 of the School Regulations.
9. DEGREE CLASSIFICATION AND WEIGHTING
Refer to Section 11 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Banking And Finance
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks to:
3.1 Generate a balance in students between the roles and signicance of both Banking and
Finance sectors in an economy.
3.2 Enhance a culture of voluntary saving and investment through Banking and Finance Sectors if
both the public and private sector players of the economy were to generate capital assets and
wealth in the long run.
3.3 Develop technical skill and expertise in graduates that were needed in all sectors of the
economy in its desire to use education as a pillar of development and growth.
3.4 Foster capabilities and capacity building in people from all walks of life so that in the end they
were able to be employers rather than job seekers, in the quest to redress the unemployment
st
level in the economy in the 21 century.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Banking and Finance Programme are likely to commence their own businesses
through pooling their resources together or be employed as:
· Bankers
· Finance Analysts
· Pension Fund Manages
· Treasury and Investment Managers
· Credit Risk Analysts
· Risk Managers, Bank Tellers
· Portfolio Managers
· Investment Bankers
· Finance Directors or Managers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
BAN101 Money and Banking
CSCM101 Business Communication
AC108 Accounting Concepts and Principles
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
FIN101 Corporate Finance 1
FIN105 Financial Mathematics
EC101 Microeconomics
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
BAN103 Banking Theory and Practice
BAN104 Business Statistics
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B
FIN104 Corporate Finance 2
FIN102 Investment Analysis 1
AC103 Microeconomics 1
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
BAN202 Bank Financial Management
BAN204 Banking Law and Practice
FIN201 Investment Analysis 2
FIN203 Treasury Management 1
BAN207 Investment Banking
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LEVEL II SEMESTER II
CoreModules
BAN205 Research Methods in Banking
FIN206 Treasury Management 2
BAN206 World Financial Markets
FIN204 International Finance
AC207 Cost Management Accounting 1B
FIN208 Financial Entrepreneurship 2
AC208 Tax Law and Practice
LEVEL III
BAN301 Work Related Learning Reports
BAN302 Continuous Work Related Learning Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
CoreModules
FIN401 Financial Modelling
FIN404 Development Finance
BAN401 Marketing of Financial Services
BAN403 Emerging Financial Markets
FIN405 Portfolio Management
FIN411 Research Project
Options (Choose one)
FIN402 Corporate Financial Operations
FIN413 Behavioural Finance
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BAN408 Credit Risk and Bank Lending
FIN408 Financial Engineering
FIN409 Financial Innovation and Structured Finance
FIN406 Financial Strategies
FIN411 Research Project.
Options (Choose one)
BAN406 International Banking
BAN410 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks to:
3.1 Expose students to domestic and foreign sources of nance for growth of nations towards
sustainable development.
3.2 Cultivate a saving culture among students that was lacking in developing nations in their
desire to drive their economies towards greater similarity with developed countries.
3.3 Equip students with the much needed nancing and investment know-how for purposes of
all economic players to be potentially t to contribute towards own generation and growth
and development of the economy as a whole.
3.4 Enhance capabilities and capacity-building among all citizens of an economy so that they
develop nationalist and capitalist ideologies that were critically needed for converting
nance into wealth and sustainable development of nations.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Finance Programme are capacitated to start own business and to be self –
employed or be employed in both public and private sectors of the economy as:
· Finance Managers
· Risk Managers
· investment and Portfolio Managers
· Credit Risk Analysts
· Treasury Managers Bursars
· Bank Tellers
· Pension Fund Managers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
CSCM101 Business Communication
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
FIN101 Corporate Finance 1
AC100 Commercial Law1
EC101 Microeconomics 1
Optional
MM102 Principles of Management
BAN101 Money and Banking
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
AC107 Commercial Law 2
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B
FIN104 Corporate Finance 2
FIN102 Investment Analysis 1
EC103 Macroeconomics 1
FIN105 Financial Mathematics
Optional
BAN103 Banking Theory and Practice
BAN102 Business Mathematics
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
CoreModules
FIN209 Financial Risk Management
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LEVEL II SEMESTER II
CoreModules
FIN206 Treasury Management 2
AC207 Cost and Management Accounting 1B
FIN205 Finance Research Methods
FIN204 International Finance
AC208 Tax Law and Practice
FIN208 Financial Entrepreneurship 2
Optional
BAN206 World Financial Markets
LEVEL III
FIN301 Work Related Learning Reports.
FIN302 Continuous Work Related Learning Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
CoreModules
FIN401 Financial Modelling
FIN402 Corporate Financial Operations
FIN404 Development Finance
FIN405 Portfolio Management
FIN 411 Research Project
FIN412 Financial Reporting and Analysis
FIN413 Behavioural Finance
FIN403 Exchange Rate and International Finance
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
CoreModules
FIN408 Financial Engineering
FIN406 Financial Strategies
FIN409 Financial Innovation and Structured Finance
FIN411 Research Project
FIN415 Real Estate Investment and Finance
Optional
BAN410 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
FIN414 Pension Fund and Administration
FIN407 Money and Capital Markets
FIN410 Credit Risk Analysis
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7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Financial Engineering
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks to:
3.1 Develop a paradigm shift in people's level of development and reasoning from the
conventional nancial notions to structured nancial perceptions and frameworks.
3.2 Enhance people's dimensions and abilities in both nancing and risk management systems in
both public and private corporations.
3.3 Equip people with skills and expertise needed in turbulent economies so that when
conventional sources of nance are depleted or costly, structured nance can be sought and be
used to improve nancialisation of an economy.
3.4 Improve potentialities of economies the world over to go beyond dependence on borrowings
from conventional regional and international nancial markets such as World Bank and IMF,
and most widely in their quest to grow towards sustainable development.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the programme are set to be formidable in their establishment of own businesses the
world over or can be employed in Global nancial markets, Bretton Woods Institutions or
Domestic markets as:
· Investment Advisors
· Pension Fund Managers
· Risk Managers
· Investment Managers
· Stock Market Administrators
· Agents
· Brokers or Government Advisors to Central Banks
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
FE101 Discrete Mathematics
EC101 Introduction to Microeconomics
AC108 Financial Accounting for Business
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
CSCM101 Business Communication
FE102 Calculus for Financial Engineers 1
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Culture and Heritage
FE107 Financial Engineering Statistics
FE108 Linear Mathematics for Finance
FE109 Calculus for Financial Engineers II
EC103 Introduction to Macroeconomics
FE111 Computer Packages for Financial Engineering
AC102 Commercial Law and Practice
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
FE201 Financial Markets Analysis
FE202 Stochastic Calculus for Finance
FE203 Corporate Financial Strategy
FE204 Risk Management
FE205 Treasury Management
Optional Modules
FE206 Mathematical Analysis
FE207 Financial Institutions and Markets
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LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
FE208 Interest Rate Theory
FE209 Financial Econometrics I
FE210 Computer Aided Financial Modelling I
FE211 Financial Engineering
FE212 Control Theory and Dynamical Systems in Finance
Optional Modules
FE213 Management Accounting for Business
FE214 Numerical Methods for Finance
LEVEL III
FE301 Work Related Learning Reports
FE302 Continuous Work Related Learning Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
Core Modules
FE 401 Financial Investment and Portfolio Analysis
FE 402 Financial Econometrics II
FE 403 Foreign Exchange and Interest Rates
FE 404 Programming Languages for Financial Engineering
FE 405 Credit Risk Modelling
FE 406 Financial Statements Analysis
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
FE 407 Measure and Advanced Probability Theory
FE 408 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
FE 409 Regression Modelling
FE 410 Computer Aided Financial Modelling II
FE 411 Research Project
FIN 409 Financial Innovation and Structured Finance
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks to:
3.1 develop a new mindset in people especially in developing nations on how they can design risk
management systems in their desire to grow and develop successful enterprises in both public
and private set ups.
3.2 enlarge people in developing nations' spectrum in the desire to adopt and implement risk
management and insurance skills and expertise in all institution sand organisations in order to
align all growth and development endeavours towards the countries' development paths and
processes.
3.3 advance efcient and effective risk management and insurance systems that were critical in
emerging economies that could be depended upon for sustainable development by public,
private and insurance businesses in an emerging economy.
3.4 enhance people's conceptualisation of risk management and insurance in a developing
economy so that corruption, fraud, nepotism and organisational bureaucracies can be efcient
and effectively done away with in both public and private organisations if they were to
contribute signicantly to national growth and development.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the programme are better placed to commence own Risk Management and Insurance
rms over and being equipped and skilled to be employed in both public and private corporations
as:
· Risk Managers
· Insurance Brokers and Agents
· Risk Analysts
· Assets/ Liabilities Managers in Banks and Corporations
· Pension Fund Managers
· Risk Management and Insurance Systems Developers/ Designers or Internal and External
Auditors
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
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6.1 Duration
The normal duration of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management
and Insurance shall be four (4) years.
6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
BAC101 AfricanPhilosophy and Thought
MM102 Principles of Management
EC101 Microeconomics I
CSCM101 Business Communication
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
ICCT Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
AC100 Commercial Law
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
EC103 Macroeconomics I
BAN104 Business Statistics
BAN102 Business Mathematics
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B
FIN104 Corporate Finance II
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
FIN201 Investment Analysis 2
RIM201 Introduction to Derivatives and Derivatives Trading
RIM202 Reinsurance Principles and Application
RIM203 Accounting and Internal Control Systems
RIM204 Life and Health Insurance
RIM205 Property and Liability Insurance 1
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LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
LEVEL III
RIM 301 Work Related Learning Reports
RIM 302 Continuous Work Related Learning Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
Core Modules
RIM401 Insurance Broking and Client Services
RIM402 Risk Analysis and Management
RIM403 Asset Securitisation
FIN405 Portfolio Management
FIN414 Pension Funds Administration
FIN416 Asset Management
RIM408 Research Project
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
RIM404 Insurance and Actuarial Science
RIM405 Strategic Marketing of Insurance and Other Services
RIM406 Insurance and the Commercial Environment
RIM407 Insurance Risk Modelling
RIM408 Research Project
BAN410 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks:
3.1 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of the administration of industrial and commercial
sector.
3.2 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of policy making regarding the production sector by
government and other stakeholders.
3.3 To capacitate institutions in government, private sector and international organisations
involved in trade, production, industrialisation and like activities with theoretical and
practical understanding of economic analysis and evaluation aspects.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Economists
· Economic Analysts
· Policy Analysts
· Bankers
· Revenue Ofcers
· Statisticians
· General Managers
· Teachers
· Merchandisors
· Research Ofcers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
EC101 Microeconomics 1
EC102 Economic Statistics
EC107 Mathematics for Economists 1A
CSCM101 Business Communication
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
Options
AC100 Commercial Law I
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
MM101 Principles of Marketing
BAN101 Money and Banking
FIN101 Corporate Finance 1
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
EC103 Macroeconomics 1
EC108 Economic Statistics 1B
EC109 Mathematics for Economists 1B
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
Options Prerequisites
AC107 Commercial Law II
MM102 Principles of Management
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B AC101
BAN103 Banking Theory and Practice
FIN104 Corporate Finance 2 FIN101
FIN102 Investment Analysis 1
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
EC201 Microeconomics 2 EC101, EC107, EC109
EC211 Mathematics for Economists 2 EC107, EC109
EC204 International Trade, Theory and Policy
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Options
FIN203 Treasury Management 1
EC212 Agricultural Economic Development
EC202 Managerial Economics
FIN201 Investment Analysis 2 FIN102
EC205 History of Economic Thought
LEVEL II SEMESTER I1
Core Modules
EC206 Macroeconomics 2 EC103
EC213 Econometrics 1
EC210 Economics Research Methods
EC2015 Monetary Economics 1
Options
EC208 Development Economics
EC214 Agricultural Production EC107, EC109
FIN204 International Finance
FIN206 Treasury Management 2 FIN203
BAN206 World Financial Centres
LEVEL III
EC301 Work-Related Learning Report
EC302 Continuous Work-Related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
Core Modules
EC414 Microeconomics 3 EC201
EC407 International Economics
EC415 Econometrics 2 EC213
EC413 Research Project
Options
EC402 Political Economy
EC416 Labour Economics 1A
EC417 Public Finance 1A
EC406 Transport Economics
EC405 Health Economics
EC418 Natural Resources Economics
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
EC419 Macroeconomics3 EC206
EC411 Economic Planning
EC420 Monetary Economics 2 EC207
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Options
EC421 Labour Economics 1B EC416
EC422 Public Finance 1B EC417
EC410 Industrial Economics
EC409 Environmental Economics
EC423 Mineral Economics
EC424 Social Economics
EC425 Agricultural Marketing
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme seeks:
3.1 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of the administration of economic and nancial
sector.
3.2 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of policy making regarding the nancial sector by
government and other stakeholders.
3.3 To capacitate institutions in government, private sector and international organisations
involved in trade, production, industrialisation and like activities that also involve nancial
management with theoretical and practical understanding of economic analysis and
evaluation aspects.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Bankers
· Economic Analysts
· Investment Analysts
· Revenue Ofcers
· Research Ofcers
· Teachers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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6.1 Duration
The normal duration of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Economics and
Finance shall be four (4) years.
6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
EC101 Microeconomics I
EC102 Economics Statistics
CSCM101 Business Communication
FIN101 Corporate Finance I
MM102 Principles of Management
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
EC103 Macroeconomics I
EC104 Agriculture Economics
EC105 Mathematics for Economists
ICCT100 Introduction to Computer and Computer Applications
FIN104 Corporate Finance 2
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
EC201 Microeconomics 2
EC202 Managerial Economics
EC203 Quantitative Methods
EC204 International Trade Theory and Policy
BAN202 Bank Financial Management
FIN203 Treasury Management 1
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
EC206 Macroeconomics 2
EC207 Monetary Economics
EC209 Applied Statistics
EC210 Economics Research Methods
FIN204 International Finance
FIN206 Treasury Management
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LEVEL III
EC301 Work-Related Learning Report
EC302 Continuous Work-Related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
EC414 Microeconomics 3
EC403 Econometrics
EC404 Public Finance
EC407 International Economics
FIN402 Corporate Financial Operations
FIN405 Portfolio Management
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
EC419 Macroeconomics 3
EC410 Industrial Economics
EC412 Labour Economics
FIN406 Financial Strategies
FIN409 Financial Innovation and Structural Finance
EC413 Research Project
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Fiscal Studies
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:
3.1 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of the administration of economic and scal policies.
3.2 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of policy making regarding the nancial sector by
government and other stakeholders.
3.3 To capacitate institutions in government, private sector and international organisations
involved in trade, production, industrialisation and like activities that also involve nancial
management with theoretical and practical understanding of economic analysis and
evaluation aspects.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Revenue ofcers
· Fiscal policy Advisors
· Economic Analysts
· Investment Analysts
· Research ofcers.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
EC101 Microeconomics 1
EC107 Mathematics for Economists 1A
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
FS101 Taxation 1
FS102 Economics of Taxation
CSCM101 Business Communication
BAC 101 Introduction to African Philosophy and Thought
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules Prerequisites
EC103 Macroeconomics 1
EC109 Mathematics for Economists 1B
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B AC101
FS103 Taxation 2 FS01
ICCT Introduction to Computer and Computer Applications
FS104 Public Sector Management
BHS 110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
BAN103 Banking Theory and Practice
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
EC201 Microeconomics 2 EC101, EC107, EC109
EC211 Mathematics for Economists 2 EC107, EC109
EC204 International Trade, Theory and Policy
FS201 Public Sector Accounting
FS202 Tax Law and Practice 1
EC202 Managerial Economics
FIN203 Treasury Management 1
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
EC206 Macroeconomics 2 EC103
EC210 Economics Research Methods
FS203 Audit Practice and Investigation
FS204 Public Sector Budgeting
EC208 Development Economics
EC207 Monetary Economics
FIN206 Treasury Management 2 FIN203
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LEVEL III
FS301 Work-Related Learning Report
FS302 Continuous Work-Related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
Core Modules
EC414 Microeconomics 3 EC201
EC407 International Economics
EC417 Public Finance 1A
FS401 Financial Management and Policy
FS402 Corporate Governance and Ethics
FS403 Tax Law and Practice 2
FS404 Public Sector Auditing
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
EC419 Macroeconomics 3 EC206
EC422 Public Finance 1B
FS405 Operations Management
FS406 Customs and Excise Procedures
FS407 National Branding
EC410 Industrial Economics
FS408 Research Project
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Business Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
Students who complete the program develop the expertise to:
3.1 Discuss the concepts and skills that a rst-level supervisor would use in their daily
responsibilities including: managerial concepts, how to plan, organise and control, the
process of motivation, employee relations; training, communication, and coordination, and
cost control and work simplication.
3.2 Maintain and understand accounting methods, preparing nancial statements and balance
sheets, accounting journals including accounts receivables and payables, inventory, sales,
purchases, and payroll.
3.3 Describe the principal requirements of sales management, including the recruiting, selecting,
and training of sales people, prospecting for clients, planning, and developing a sales strategy.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Within this degree students will learn the importance of managers within business and discover how
key resources must be planned, monitored and controlled to best meet strategic business objectives.
They will develop the skills to manage themselves, organise and lead others, make creative and well-
informed decisions and evaluate current situations, while learning to be an ethical and socially
responsible manager.
Graduates may be employed as:
· Trainee Graduate Managers
· Assistant Managers
· Graduate Area Managers
· Business Consultants
· Junior Administration Assistants
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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6.1 Duration
The normal duration of the Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management
shall be four (4) years.
6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
MM102 Principles of Management
AC100 Commercial Law 1
CSCM101 Business Communication
EC110 Principles of Economics
FIN101 Corporate Finance 1
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B
BM104 Entrepreneurship 1
AC107 Commercial Law 2
MM101 Principles of Marketing
MM105 Quantitative Analysis for Business
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
BM201 Entrepreneurship 2
BM202 Enterprise Risk Management
BM203 Management Accounting
BM204 Organisational Behaviour
BM205 Corporate Communications
BM206 Management Information Systems & E-commerce
BM211 Human Resources Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
BM207 Industrial and Labour Relations
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LEVEL III
BM301 Work-Related Learning Report
BM302 Continuous Work-Related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
MM405 Strategic Management
BM401 International Business Management
BM402 Business and Customer Relationship Management
BM403 Project Planning and Management
MM406 Agri-business Management
MM411 Research Project
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
BM404 Strategic Business Leadership
BM405 Retail and Services Management
BM406 Organisational Design and Development
BM407 Total Quality Management
BM408 Tourism and Hospitality Management
MM411 Research Project
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Logistics And Transport Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:-
3.1 Provide a general overview of the logistics and transportation industry and present common
issues related to inventory control, cost and the global supply chain
3.2 Provide an understanding on common logistics management problems, material
transportation regulations, proper record keeping and warehousing options.
3.3 Equip students with knowledge on different modes of transport, transport planning and
investment and strategic transport planning
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Job prospects for undergraduate degree holders in logistics and transport include:
· Warehouse packaging assistant
· Inventory control assistant
· Logistics documentation assistant
· Transport planners
· Distribution managers
· Warehouse manager
· Supply chain analyst
· Inventory manager
· Sales specialist
· Transportation manger
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
EC110 Principles of Economics
ICCT100 Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
AC108 Financial Accounting IA
CSCM101 Business Communication
MM102 Principles of Management
AC102 Commercial Law
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
Optional Module
Mm101 Principles of Marketing
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MLT101 Principles of Purchasing and Supply
MM105 Quantitative Analysis for Business
MLT107 Principles of Logistics
MLT102 Principles of Transport Management
MLT106 Warehousing and Material Handling
AC109 Financial Accounting IB
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
Optional Module
BM103 Entrepreneurship I
MLT105 Distribution Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MLT201 Supply Chain Management
MLT215 Inventory and Stores Management
MLT214 Forecasting and Demand Management
MLT203 Shipping, Forwarding and Transport Broking
MLT204 Risk and Insurance
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Optional Modules
AC203 Cost and Management Accounting 1A
BM201 Entrepreneurship 2
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MLT206 Transport Economics
MLT217 Road Freight & Sea Transport
MLT208 Airlines and Airports Management
MLT209 Business Research Methods
MM212 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
MLT213 Distribution Channel Management
MLT216 Transport Costing and Pricing Management
MLT207 Road Freight Transport
Optional Modules
AC207 Cost and Management 1B
MM202 Marketing Management
LEVEL III
MLT301 Work-Related Learning Report
MLT302 Continuous Work-Related Assessments
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
MLT402 Transport Planning & Investment
MLT403 Managing the Supply Contracts & Supply Relationships
MLT415 ICT in Logistics and Transport
MLT405 Strategic Transport Management
MLT413 Global and International Logistics
MLT415 Legal Aspects of Purchasing and Supply
MLT411 Research Project
Optional Modules
MLT401 Financial Management
MLT407 Strategic Purchasing and Supply Management
LEVEL IV Semester II
MLT408 Materials planning and Production Control
MLT416 Green Logistics
MLT409 International Purchasing Strategies & Plans
MLT411 Integrated Logistics
MLT412 Logistics Planning and Strategy
MM411 Research Project
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7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Marketing Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing degree programme intends to:
3.1 Equip prospective marketers with knowledge, skills and competencies in the eld of
marketing.
3.2 Provide entrepreneurs with marketing management strategies, analytical and decision-
making skills.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Students with studies in marketing nd rewarding work in services marketing, public
relations, advertising, product/brand management, market research and analysis, sales, direct
marketing and international marketing.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
MM101 Principles of Marketing
CSCM101 Business Communication
AC100 Commercial Law l
EC110 Principles of Economics
FIN101 Corporate Finance 1
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
MM213 Marketing Information Systems
MM205 Product and Market Development
MM206 Logistics and Distribution Management
MM207 Integrated Marketing Communications
MM215 Retail Marketing
MLT205 Human Resources Management
Optional Modules
MM204 Social Marketing
BM201 Entrepreneurship 2
LEVEL II Semester II
MM202 Marketing Management
MM208 Marketing Research Theory and Practice
MM203 Sales Management
Mm211 Public Relations and Customer Care
MM212 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
MM201 Consumer Buyer Behaviour
MM216 Advertising Management
LEVEL III
MM301 Work related learning report
MM302 Continuous work related learning report
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LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
MM401 Business to Business Marketing
MM402 Marketing of services
MM416 Strategic Marketing
MM419 Principles and Practice of Direct Marketing
MM405 Strategic Management
MM406 Agri-Business Marketing
MM415 E-Commerce
Mm411 Research Project
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
MM404 Relationship Marketing
MM407 Brand Management
MM409 International Marketing
MM413 Financial Aspects of Marketing
MM411 Research Project
MM412 Tourism Marketing
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Ofce Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:
3.1 To produce efcient and effective managers for both business and non-business rms and
equip students with critical thinking and problem solving skills.
3.2 To empower students to work with others harmoniously, create a conducive working
environment and to stimulate the employees' interest for maximising their output.
3.3 To enable students design and manage business projects.
3.4 To enable students to design and manage information technology based
management information systems.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
The ofce management degree programme opens up a very wide range of career opportunities such
as:
· Ofce management
· Front ofce project management
· Front Ofce Liaison Managers
· Top management assistants (Personal Assistant, Ofce Manager)
· Administrative Professional
· Administrative Support Specialist
· Administrative Manager
· Corporate Administrator
· Facilities Operations Manager
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
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6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
MOM101 Business Ofce Applications 1
CSCM101 Business Communications
MM102 Principles of Management
AC108 Financial Accounting 1A
EC110 Principles of Economics
AC100 Commercial Law 1
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
MM101 Principles of Marketing
AC109 Financial Accounting 1B
MM105 Quantitative Analysis for Business
MOM104 Business Ofce Applications II
AC107 Commercial Law 2
BM104 Entrepreneurship 1
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
BM205 Corporate Communications
IS202 Data Communication and computer networking
MOM204 Records Management
MOM214 Business Grooming and Etiquette
BM208 Purchasing and Supply Management
MOM213 Management Information Systems
MOM215 Ofce Administration 1
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
MOM206 Human Resources Management 1
MOM216 Ofce Administration 2
MOM208 Research Methods
MOM217 Desktop Publishing
MOM209 Procedures of Meetings and Events Management
BM209 Organisational Change Management
MM212 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
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LEVEL III
MOM301 Work-Related Learning Report
MOM302 Continuous Work-Related Assessment
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
MOM401 Human Resources Management 2
MOM410 E-commerce
MOM403 Industrial and Labour Relations
MM405 Strategic Management
MOM405 Organisational Behaviour
MOM411 Work Group Dynamics and Diversity
MOM413 Research Project
LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
MOM411 Strategic Business Leadership
MOM406 Public Relations
MOM408 Administrative Project Management
BM406 Organisational Design and Development
MOM404 Industrial Psychology
MM411 Research Project
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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Regulations For The Bachelor Of Commerce Honours Degree In Hospitality, Tourism And Culture
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations and School
Regulations for Undergraduate Degrees and Diplomas, which have precedence over Departmental
Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
3.1 The main objective of this programme is to develop a student's intellectual ability, executive
personality and managerial skills through an appropriate and balanced general education
along with Tourism, Hospitality and Culture Management theoretical and practical training.
3.2 To develop management capabilities through interdisciplinary module exposure, problem
identication, basic concepts, decision making, theory and management applications.
3.3 To impress upon students an entrepreneurial spirit fostering the need to develop own internal
auditing businesses thereby creating employment for themselves and others.
3.4 To instil a sense of responsibility, ubuntu and a positive attitude in students, as a prerequisite
for such a highly regarded professional discipline in the hospitality and tourism industry.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Tourism, Hospitality and Culture graduates can aim to become:
· General Managers in the Accommodation sector
· Food and Beverage Managers
· Front Ofce Managers, Events Industry Managers and Organisers
· Hotel and Lodge Operators
· Tour and Travel Executives
· Car and Hire Executives
· Airlines Hospitality Executives
· Conferences and Safaris Executives
· Tourism Marketers
· Hospitality and Tourism Consultants
· Other opportunities can be in academia.
· Recent graduates could start as trainees or assistant managers in various organisations related
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to tourism and hospitality industry and progress to managerial positions as they gain
experience.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Normal Entry
Refer to Section 4.1 of the School Regulations.
6.3 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
BAC101 African Philosophy and Thought
EC101 Microeconomics I
CSCM101 Business Communication
ICCT Introduction to Computers and Computer Applications
HTC101 Introduction to the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
HTC102 Introduction to Tourism and Hospitality Law
HTC103 Financial Accounting for Tourism & Hospitality Industry I
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
BHS110 Introduction to Zimbabwean Cultures and Heritage
EC103 Macroeconomics I
HTC104 Zimbabwe Tourism Offerings
HTC105 Theories of Tourism, Culture & Heritage
HTC106 African Culture in Hospitality & Tourism Industry
HTC107 Principles of Tourism and Hospitality Marketing
HTC108 Financial Accounting for Tourism & Hospitality Industry II
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LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
HTC201 Chinese I
HTC202 Food and Beverages Management (theory)
HTC203 Rooms Division Management
HTC204 Regional Tourism
HTC205 Tourism & Hospitality Entrepreneurship
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
HTC208 Chinese II
HTC209 Research Methods for Hospitality Tourism & Culture
HTC210 Food and Beverages Preparation and Services (Practical)
HTC211 Tourism Operations Management
HTC212 Cultural & Heritage Tourism
LEVEL IV SEMESTER I
Core Modules
HTC401 Total Quality Management
HTC403 International Tourism Management
HTC404 Culture Houses and Museums
HTC405 Guest Relationship Management
HTC406 French I
HTC412 Research Project
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LEVEL IV SEMESTER II
Core Modules
HTC407 French II
HTC408 International Hospitality Management
HTC410 Sustainable Cultural Tourism Management
HTC411 Strategic Management in Tourism
HTC412 Research Project
7. ASSESSMENT
Refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations.
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School Regulations For Taught Master Of Commerce (MCOM) Degrees
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations shall be read in conjunction with the Great Zimbabwe University's General
Academic Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas, hereinafter referred
to as General Regulations, which have precedence over School Regulations.
2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
Refer to Section 1.7 of the General Academic Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees and
Postgraduate Diplomas.
3. PROGRAMMES
Refer to Section 2 of the General Academic Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees and
Postgraduate Diplomas.
4. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 3 of the General Academic Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees and
Postgraduate Diplomas.
5.1 A Masters programme shall run for at least three (3) semesters.
5.2 Programme modules shall be divided into semesters.
5.3 The programme shall consist of a minimum of twelve (12) modules including a dissertation
equivalent to two (2) modules.
5.4 The dissertation shall be subject to submission for marking one (1) month before the start of
formal examinations of the nal semester.
5.5 Students shall be required to take ve (5) modules in Semester I, ve (5) modules in Semester
II and a dissertation in the Final Semester.
5.6 Programmes shall have compulsory and optional modules.
6. ASSESSMENT
6.1 Candidates shall be assessed on the basis of their performance in continuous assessment,
examination and research components.
6.2 Examinations for modules shall be taken at the end of each semester.
6.3 To be admitted into the examination, a candidate shall have fullled continuous assessment
requirements.
6.4 The examinations may require a candidate to attend a viva voce examination and/or write a
special examination.
6.5 The continuous assessment and examination components shall comprise 30% and 70% of the
full programme respectively.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Applied Accounting
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Accountants
· Principal and Chief Accountants
· Managers in both public and private enterprises
· Directors in Finance
· Financial Entrepreneurs
· Chief Executive Ofcers
· Consultants in Tax, Finance, Banking
· Global leaders in nancial reporting and management
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MAAC501 Applied Auditing and Assurance Services
MAAC502 Applied Taxation
MAAC503 Applied Financial Reporting and Regulations
MAAC504 Applied Cost and Management Accounting
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MAAC505 Applied Strategic Business Planning and Development
MAAC507 Applied Corporate Governance
MAAC513 Applied Corporate Financial Management
MAAC521 Applied Group Financial Reporting
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
MAAC516 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Information Systems
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this programme are to:
3.1 Prepare candidates for higher degrees, DPhil or PhD
3.2 Develop candidates in research and development technical and analytical skills
3.3 Develop entrepreneurial skills at both macro and micro levels.
3.4 Develop global scientists in ICT
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Programmers
· Chief Programmers
· Software Engineers
· Scientists
· Directors in ICT
· ICT Entrepreneurs
· Chief Executive Ofcers
· Consultants & Network Developers
· Web Developers and Managers
· Global leaders in ICT
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.1 Refer to Section 5 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Courses
MIS501 Advanced Object Oriented Programming
MIS503 Microprocessors and Operating Systems
MIS504 Advanced Databases
MIS516 Strategic Management
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Courses
MIS508 Information Systems Governance and Ethics
MIS509 Advanced Software Engineering
MIS510 E-Commerce
MIS511 Design and Analysis of Algorithms
PART II SEMESTER I
MIS515 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Banking
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The M. Com Banking Programme seeks to:
3.1 Enhance the efciency and effectiveness of performance of both indigenous and international
banks in their service delivery to the nation through employment of specialists in Banking
capabilities, skills and expertise.
3.2 Equip students with saving, investment and risk management skills that were pertinent so that
upon employment by banks, they would apply them to grow and develop bank performance
and service delivery in the economy as a whole.
3.3 Examine bank nancial investment strategies that were meant to improve their capitalisation
and resource bases in their quest to contribute efciently and effectively to national
development.
3.4 Assess various sources of nance and costs that were at the disposal of banks in their desire to
meet minimum capital requirements set by RBZ for their growth and development in the 21st
century or advanced technological era.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Bank Analysts
· Treasury Managers
· Bank Assets/Liabilities Managers
· Bank Investment Analysts
· Bank Managers
· Bank Risk Managers and Auditors.
5 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MFIN 501 Financial Markets and Regulations
MFIN503 Risk Management
MBAN501 Advanced Managerial Finance and Banking
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
MBAN504 Strategic Issues in Banking and Bank Management
MBAN505 Quantitative and Econometric Analysis
MBAN506 Strategic Financial Management in Banks
MBAN507 Corporate Governance
MBAN508 Marketing of Financial Services
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
MBAN510 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Finance
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
3.1 To expose students to domestic and foreign sources of nance for growth of nations towards
sustainable development.
3.2 To cultivate a specialist saving culture among students that was lacking in developing nations
in their desire to drive their economies towards greater similarity with developed countries.
3.3 To equip students with the much needed nancing and investment know-how for purposes of
all economic players to be potentially t and specialised to contribute towards own
generation and growth and development of the economy as a whole.
3.4 To enhance specialist capabilities and capacity-building prowess among all citizens of an
economy so that they develop nationalist and capitalist ideologies that are critically needed for
converting nance into wealth and sustainable development of nations.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates of the Master of Commerce in Finance Programme are capacitated to start own
business and to be self–employed or be employed in both public and private sectors of the
economy as:
· Finance Managers
· Risk Managers
· Investment and Portfolio Managers
· Credit Risk Analysts
· Treasury Managers
· Bursars
· Bank Tellers
· Pension Fund Managers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
MFIN515 Dissertation
7 ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Economics
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:
3.1.1 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of the administration of industrial and commercial
sector.
3.1.2 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of policy making regarding the production sector by
government and other stakeholders.
3.1.3 To capacitate institutions in government, private sector and international organisations
involved in trade, production, industrialisation and like activities with theoretical and
practical understanding of economic analysis and evaluation aspects.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Economists
· Economic Analysts
· Policy Analysts
· Bankers
· Revenue Ofcers
· Statisticians
· General Managers
· Research Ofcers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MEC501 Microeconomics
MEC502 Macroeconomics
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MEC503 Microeconometrics
MEC504 Mathematics for Economists
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MEC508 Advanced Microeconomics
MEC509 Advanced Macroeconomics
MEC510 Macroeconometrics
MEC500 Economics Research and Computer Applications
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
MEC515 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Financial Economics
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:
3.1 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of the administration of economic and nancial
sector.
3.2 To enhance efciency and effectiveness of policy making regarding the nancial sector by
government and other stakeholders.
3.3 To capacitate institutions in government, private sector and international organizations
involved in trade, production, industrialisation and like activities that also involve nancial
management with theoretical and practical understanding of economic analysis and
evaluation aspects.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Development Finance Managers
· Financial Economists
· Policy Analysts
· Research Ofcers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.1 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MED501 Macroeconomics Models and Policy
MFE501 Advanced International Finance
MFE502 Advanced Strategic Banking
MFE503 Econometrics Principles and Data Analysis
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MED507 Macroeconomics Policy and Stabilization Programmes
MFE507 Econometrics Analysis and Application
MFE508 Development Finance Principles and Experience
MEC500 Economics Research and Computer Applications
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Module
MFE511 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Environmental And Development Economics
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for
Taught Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters
Degree Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Environmental Economists
· Development Economists
· Policy Analysts
· Research Ofcers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
MED501 Macroeconomics Models and Policy
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
MED513 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of
the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Industrial Strategy And Trade Policy
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:
3.1 To enhance efciency and effectiveness in the administration of industrial and commercial
sector.
3.2 To enhance efciency and effectiveness in policy making regarding industrial and trade
sectors by government and other stakeholders.
3.3 To capacitate institutions in government, private sector and international organizations
involved in trade, production, industrialisation and like activities with theoretical and
practical understanding of economic analysis and evaluation aspects.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Policy Analysts and Advisors
· Development Ofcers
· Trade Monitoring Ofcers and Merchandisers
· Industrial Development ofcers
· Trade and Industrial Research Ofcers.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
PART I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MEC501 Microeconomics
MEC502 Macroeconomics
MEC504 Mathematics for Economists
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PART I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MISTP502 Advanced Industrial Economics
MISTP503 Advanced International Economics
MISTP507 Technology and Industrial Change
MEC500 Economics Research and Computer Applications
PART II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MISTP512 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Marketing Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The programme attempts to achieve the following objectives:
3.1 To develop marketing and business management practitioners who can effectively engage in
creative research, evaluate marketing problems and opportunities from an academic,
practical, and critical perspective.
3.2 To enable students to understand and appreciate strategic and operational dynamics of
the fast changing national and global marketing environments.
3.3 To develop professional and problem-solving attitudes towards the discipline of marketing
management.
3.4 To develop appropriate organisational policies and strategies within a changing marketing
context to meet stakeholder interests.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Marketing Managers
· Marketing Management Lecturers
· Brand Managers
· Strategic Marketing Managers
· Marketing Directors
· Sales Directors
· Business Managers
· Chief Marketing Ofcers
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MMM501 Financial Aspects of Marketing
MMM502 Business and Consumer Behaviour
MMM503 Strategic Marketing Management
MMM504 International Marketing Management
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
Elective Modules (Candidates to choose any ONE module from the following)
MMM509 Marketing Information Systems and E-Commerce
MMM513 Quality Management
MMM514 Agri-Business Marketing
MMM515 Marketing for Non -Prot Organisations
MMM518 Strategic Retail Marketing Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Module
MMM516 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Master Of Commerce Degree In Strategic Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The Degree Programme seeks to develop organisational leadership with strong analytical skills and
equipped with the required strategies to competitively position their organisations in the dynamic and
highly competitive global environment. On completion of this degree; students will have knowledge
and understanding of:
3.1 Management concepts principles and skills from a people, nance, marketing and
organisational perspective.
3.2 The development of appropriate organisational policies and strategies within a
changing context to meet stakeholder interests.
3.3 Information systems as they relate to organisational contexts and how to learn from failure.
3.4 Key tools and techniques for the analysis and design of information systems,
including their human and organisational as well as technical aspects.
3.5 Continuously improve the people, activities, operations and units being managed.
4. CARRIER PROSPECTS
· Planning Ofcers
· Management Analysts
· Organisational Planning Directors
· Portfolio and Strategic Planning Managers
· Business Development Ofcers
· Director Strategic Management or Lecturing / Teaching
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MSM502 Strategic Information Management
MSM505 Management of organisational Behaviour
MSM508 Strategic Financial Management
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LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
MSM512 Global Business Management
MSM501 Business Research Methods
MSM510 Strategic Change Management
MMM512 Strategic Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
MSM511 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Masters Of Business Administration
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this programme are to:
3.1 Prepare candidates for higher degree, DPhil or PhD
3.2 Develop candidates in technical and analytical evaluations
3.3 Develop entrepreneurial skills at both macro and micro levels.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
Managers in both public and private enterprises, Directors in Finance, Human Resourse Managers,
Marketing Managers, Entrepreneurs, Chief Executive Ofcers, Consultants and global leaders in
Business Administration.
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
All Options
MBAPM501 Practice of Management
MBABS502 Business Statistics and Research
Methods
MBAIS503 Business Information Systems
MBAME504 Microeconomics and Business Strategy
MBAPF505 Principles of Marketing Management
A candidate will take at least four courses. In this instance, MBAMF 505 shall be alternative to
MBAPM 501.
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Finance Option
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Marketing Option
MBMPR509 Public Relations and Customer Care
MBMFN510 Finance for Non Finance Managers
MBMRM511 Relations Marketing
MBFOM506 Operations Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER I
All Options
MBASM517 Strategic Management
MBACM518 Management of Change
MBABC519 Business in Context
MBAMM520 Marketing Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Finance Option (Including Public Sector Administration)
Marketing Option
MBFCS521 Corporate Strategy
MBMIM525 International Marketing
MBFTT524 Trade Theory and Practice
MBMD526 Distribution Logistics
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All Options
MBADS530 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Masters In Business Management
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this programme are to:
3.1 Prepare candidates for higher degrees, DPhil or PhD
3.2 Develop candidates in handling business entities in the global village
3.3 Develop entrepreneurial skills at both macro and micro levels.
3.4 Develop global leaders in marketing management.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Advisers
· Publishers
· Managers in both public and private enterprises
· Directors in Marketing
· Consultants
· Global leaders in marketing management
· Entrepreneurs
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Courses
MBM501 Management Accounting for Business
MBM502 Management Information Systems & E-Commerce
MBM503 Management of Business
MBM504 Human Resources Management
MBM505 Business Economics
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Courses
MBM506 International Business
MBM507 Strategic Marketing Management
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LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Courses
MBM511 Business Research Methods
MBM512 Managing Innovation & Entrepreneurship
MBM513 Business Ethics & Corporate Governance
MBM514 Strategic Business Leadership
MBM515 Project Management
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Course
MBM515 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Regulations For The Masters In Development Finance
1. PREAMBLE
These regulations should be read in conjunction with the General Academic Regulations for Taught
Masters Degrees and Postgraduate Diplomas and School Regulations for Masters Degree
Programmes, which have precedence over Departmental Regulations.
3. OBJECTIVES
The objectives of this programme are to:
3.1 Prepare candidates for higher degrees, DPhil or PhD
3.2 Develop candidates in research and development technical and analytical skills
3.3 Develop entrepreneurial skills at both macro and micro levels.
3.4 Develop global leaders in development projects management.
4. CAREER PROSPECTS
· Economists and Bankers
· Programme Co-ordinators
· Project Monitors and Evaluators
· Donor Agencies Directors
· Trustees and NGO Entrepreneurs
· Chief Executive Ofcers
· Consultants & Network Developers
· Global leaders in Development Finance
5. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Section 4 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
6.2 MODULES
LEVEL I SEMESTER I
Core Modules
DF501 Micronance
DF502 Project Finance
DF503 Research Methodology in Development Finance
LEVEL I SEMESTER II
Core Modules
DF504 Finance and Economic Development
DF505 Issues in Development Finance
DF506 Project Management
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LEVEL II SEMESTER I
Core Modules
DF507 International Finance for Development
DF508 Monitoring & Evaluation
DF509 Local & Regional Development
LEVEL II SEMESTER II
Core Modules
DF510 Financial Risk Management
DF522 Dissertation
7. ASSESSMENT
7.1 For general assessment, refer to Section 6 of the School Regulations for Taught Masters
Degrees.
7.2 A dissertation shall be submitted to the department in accordance with Section 5.4 of the
School Regulations for Taught Masters Degrees.
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Bachelor of Commerce (BComm) Honours Degree in Accounting
MODULES SYNOPSES
LEVEL I
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between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
LEVEL II
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LEVEL IV
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accordance with IAS, IFRS and companies Act. The module specically looks at treatment of special
transactions. It covers IAS 20 Government Assistance, IAS 23 Borrowing costs, IAS 17 Leases, IFRS 8
Segment reporting. IAS 19 Employee Benets, IAS 33 Earnings per share, IAS 24 Related Parties, IAS 11
construction contracts
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LEVEL I
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application development on the Internet. The student will learn about the Web as a development platform
through the use of popular representative languages (such as PHP). The student will learn to plan, design,
construct, and integrate basic server-side components of modern web applications including databases and
scripts.
LEVEL II
IS201 Operating Systems
This module introduces the basic facilities provided in modern operating systems. The module divides into
three major sections. The rst part of the module discusses concurrency: how to manage multiple tasks that
execute at the same time and share resources. Topics in this section include processes and threads, context
switching, synchronization, scheduling, and deadlock. The second part of the module addresses the problem
of memory management; it will cover topics such as linking, dynamic memory allocation, dynamic address
translation, virtual memory, and demand paging. The third major part of the module concerns le systems,
including topics such as storage devices, disk management and scheduling, directories, protection, and crash
recovery. After these three major topics, the class will conclude with a few smaller topics such as virtual
machines.
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This module discusses a range of topics from elements and domains of IT Governance, understanding and
constructing frameworks, to proprietary frameworks and national/international standards
LEVEL III
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LEVEL IV
The pathways reects the diversity of Al in that it freely combines a number of themes related to Al
techniques, namely Making Sense of Complex Data, Learning from Data, Reasoning and Optimisation, and
Advanced Web Technologies.
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analysis, availability and authentication, program security, Operating System security, networking and
wireless security, and applied cryptography. Students will also learn the fundamental methodology for how to
design and analyze security critical systems.
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LEVEL 1
AC100 Commercial Law 1
The module introduces students to the General principles of law and its interpretation as it applies to business.
The course is the rst part in which the foundational concepts in law are laid down. The module covers nature
of the Law, sources of Zimbabwe Law, contract law, law of purchase and sale and the law agency.
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community, The view of norms and ethos; The view of time and history; The view of man; The view of nature;
The correlation between African worldview and development; The worldview implicit in African traditional
religion; Ubuntu, the foundation of African philosophy]; The fundamental attributes of Ubuntu; The interface
between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
LEVEL 11
AC204 Business Research Methods
The module focuses on equipping students with research skills using various theoretical frameworks and
methodologies. The module covers data collection, processing and reporting activities. This module
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This module covers detailed nancial reporting for companies, retreatment of share and debenture issues,
The course covers concepts of cost and management accounting, classication of costs, cost elements, break
even analysis.
This module covers framework of preparation of FS, IAS 1 Presentation of Financial Statements, IAS 8,
Accounting policies, changes in accounting estimates, IAS 12 Income Taxes, IAS10 Events after the
reporting date, IAS 18 Revenue, IAS 37 Provisions contingent liabilities and contingent assets.
Students should create companies, master and transaction les, create codes for transactions and items, enter
transactions including dates, create and update journals and ledgers, processes sales, returns, purchases,
payments, inventory, ordering and prepare and present nancial statements. The students will also cover
setting controls on the computer and on the programme.
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It covers time value of money concepts and techniques including compounding, discounting, future value,
present value and perpetuities. The module also covers cost of capital, capital investment, nancing, standard
costing and budgeting.
The module covers legal aspects regarding auditing, company secretarial practice including requirements of
the Companies Act (24:03), Income tax act, other company related legislation such as National Social
Security Act and industry regulations practice.
LEVEL III
LEVEL IV
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The course covers different cost accounts including integrated, interlocking and backush accounting. It also
covers costing methods, cost behavior, marginal and absorption costing. In addition relevant costs and
decision making are also covered
The course covers IAS 20 Government Assistance, IAS 23 Borrowing costs, IAS 17 Leases, IFRS 8 Segment
reporting. IAS 19 Employee Benets, IAS 33 Earnings per share, IAS 24 Related Parties, IAS 11
construction contracts.
As for specic Financial Reporting, it covers IAS1. The module also focuses on accounting aspects according
to IAS16, Property, Plant and equipment, IAS 40 Investment property, IAS 36 impairment of Assets, IAS 38
Intangible Assets, IFRS 5 Non-current Assets Held for trading and Discontinued operations, IAS 32, IAS 39
Financial Instruments and effects of changes in foreign exchange matters (IAS 21, IAS 32, IAS 39, IFRS 9).
The module covers procedures in the preparation of group nancial statements. It focuses on IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interest in other
Entities, IAS 27 Separate statements, IAS Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, IAS 7 Statement of
cash ows.
The module covers procedures in the preparation of group nancial statements. It focuses on IFRS 10
Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interest in other
Entities, IAS 27 Separate statements, IAS Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, IAS 7 Statement of
cash ows.
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It covers Tax Planning, Tax evasion, Tax Administration, Taxation of miners, Capital Gains Tax and other
advanced taxation concepts. The students will also be examined on issues covered in the module; Tax Law
and Practice while there is a higher bias towards assess the students' ability to apply that knowledge gainfully.
The module looks at computer assisted audit techniques, tests of controls in computerised information
systems, carrying out of substantive procedures in a computerised information system, special controls, and
computerised working papers.
It covers time value of money concepts and techniques including compounding, discounting, future value,
present value and perpetuities. The module also covers cost of capital, capital investment, nancing, standard
costing and budgeting and the learning curve.
The module covers denitions of key concepts, main principles and types of Forensic Auditing, main
applications of Forensic Auditing, guidelines on conducting fraud investigations and guidelines on writing
report of fraud investigations.
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LEVEL I
MAAC502Applied Taxation
The module is meant to ensure that students can apply judgment and techniques in the provision of a wide
range of taxation services. This module would also equip students with the ability to resolve problems
involving computation of tax liabilities and designing tax and nancial plans that benet organisations. By
the end of the module students should be able to interpret the various tax legislation and comment extensively
on matters that relate to the taxation of individuals and companies.
MAAC507Corporate Governance
The module is intended to expose students to the importance of effectively applying the corporate governance
principles and risk management techniques necessary to uphold the reputation of organizations, which is key
in ensuring organizational success and growth. The aim is to equip students with the key competencies
necessary to understand the correct application of key concepts and practices of Corporate Governance and
Risk Management. The module looks at The Regulatory Framework, Sound Governance, Directors, Audit,
Risk Management, Tools and Techniques for Risk Identication, Risk Analysis, Risk Treatment and Risk
Management.
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management. The module is designed to deal with Business Restructuring, Sources of nance, Capital
structure and cost of capital, Working capital management and Capital Investment Appraisal.
LEVEL II
MAAC516 Dissertation
The module brings acquired research and other skills into practice. Students work through the dissertation
according to department guidelines. Supervision is compulsory. Students may be requested to defend part of
or the whole dissertation.
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LEVEL I
MIS501 Object Oriented Programming 2The goal of this course is to introduce Java programming
capabilities related to developing and maintaining modern networked applications, including multithreaded
applications, networking, database manipulation and security as well as other advanced tools for developing
Java applications. To this end, specic objectives are:
· To increase students' knowledge of object-oriented design concepts,
· To increase student's understanding of the various possibilities availed by object-oriented
programming
· To teach the knowledge and skills needed to develop reusable, quality programs,
· To increase students' prociency in programming in modern object-oriented environments.
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effectiveness in achieving the strategic goals of the organisation. This module provides students with a clear
understanding of the overall Information Systems Governance and Ethics policy framework and the relevant
sections of the Zimbabwe National Code on Corporate Governance King III Code, ISO/IEC 38500 and
COBIT 5 among others and understand the implementation approach to be used. The module is intended to
provide people who are accountable for an IT ServiceManagement Program, portions of it and/or individual
IT Service Management processes with the knowledge and techniques required to be able to ensure
governance of their area(s) of accountability. It will cover the concepts of governance, the difference between
governance and management, the relationship between Corporate Governance and Information Systems
Governance, the need for and value of governance, and the benets of a scheduled, evidence-based approach
to governance.
MIS510E-Commerce
This module focuses on electronic commerce applications, technologies, and tools which are used to conduct
business on the World Wide Web. It reviews foundations of e-commerce, its infrastructure, current business
models in business-to-customers (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) transactions. It also reviews security
issues, quality assurance, web site design strategies, and payment systems. The course also reviews legal,
ethical and tax issues which relate to electronic business. Additional topics include systems development
issues (E-commerce websites development), electronic data interchange, web-based marketing, e-supply
chains, e-procurement, e-marketplace, customer relationship management, and web-enabling mobile
systems.
LEVEL II
MIS515 Dissertation
The module brings research skills into practice. Students have to work through specic steps in developing
the dissertation. All the steps are supervised. Students may be requested to defend parts or the whole
dissertation.
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The modules covers the following topics: Denition of African philosophy and thought; Exploration of the
concepts culture, society, ethnicity; Components of traditional African worldview [The view of the
community, The view of norms and ethos; The view of time and history; The view of man; The view of nature;
The correlation between African worldview and development; The worldview implicit in African traditional
religion; Ubuntu, the foundation of African philosophy]; The fundamental attributes of Ubuntu; The interface
between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
LEVEL II
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of nancial position before examining non-performing assets. Concepts of bank capital, credit exposures and
their calculation are discussed in detail before deposit protection schemes, safety nets, corporate governance,
lending caps and risk management are forwarded in a chronological manner.
FIN203Treasury Management 1
The module seeks to familiarize and expose students to the dynamics and mechanics of modern-day corporate
Treasury operations. It covers the following areas; bank treasury and its general structure , corporate treasury
,money market instruments and their valuation, introduction to derivatives, option contracts and their
valuation , option strategies (covered calls, protective puts etc)
BAN207Investment Banking
This is a non-technical module on investment banking designed to introduce students to the world of
investment banks. The module will help students to understand the various business activities investment
banks typically undertake and the various nancial instruments created and used by investment banks. The
global environment, challenges and opportunities relevant to investment banking will also be covered. The
course also intends to develop in-depth knowledge of current best practices in investment banking. It is also
designed to familiarize students with all aspects concerning application of corporate nancing decisions, the
pivotal role played by investment banks in recent nancial
FIN207Financial Entrepreneurship 1
The module looks at the nature of the entrepreneurship, the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, preparation
of new ventures, business plans, and sources of capital for entrepreneurs and strategic planning for
entrepreneurs.
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FIN206Treasury Management 2
The module seeks to familiarize and expose student with the dynamics and mechanics of modern-day
corporate Treasury operations. It covers the following areas; Treasury ethics, Treasury portfolio
management, cash management, treasury investment process, risks in treasury departments and their
mitigation.
FIN208Financial Entrepreneurship 2
The module looks at the advanced issues relating to nancial preparation for entrepreneurship ventures,
business plans, sources of capital for entrepreneurs, project management principles and strategic planning
techniques for entrepreneurs, risks prevalent in SMEs and their management as well as corporate governance
issues.
LEVEL III
LEVEL IV
FIN401Financial Modeling
The module involves the use of computer packages to model real world corporate nance problems such as:
capital budgeting, security valuation, loan amortization, capital structure and company valuations.
FIN404Development Finance
The module provides students with an understanding of the need for nance in economic growth and
development. The evolution of state participation in the development of nancial institutions, the economics
and operational procedures of the state are paramount in national development. The course is policy oriented
and would equip students with a broad understanding of development nance and its interaction with
monetary and scal policies coverage. It also goes on to look at the informal sector and its contribution to
national income.
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institutions from a regulatory, risk management and general managerial perspective. This course includes
such advanced topics such as the use of nancial engineering, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, changes and
regulatory environment and the concept of securitization.
FIN408Financial Engineering
This module examines the types, uses and valuation of derivative products. The course looks at the
regulations environment for derivative products.
FIN406Financial Strategies
The module will enable students to have a full understanding of corporate strategic issues, treasury
management and working capital policy, short term asset management, short term – medium term nance,
long term nance, the dividend decision strategies, capital structures and key issues in modern nance.
BAN406International Banking
The module is designed enlighten students on issues related to international Banking organizations. Areas
covered include expansion strategies employed by banks, International Trade terms and the products used to
facilitate International Trade.
BAN405Research Project
It is centered on Practical research. Students to undertake research projects in their area of interest so as to
apply the concept and tools taught in the research methods co
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LEVEL I
BAN101Money and Banking
The module provides a basic introduction to the monetary economy and the justication for a nancial
system. It provides the attributes of the Zimbabwean Financial system in general and the banking system in
particular its regulation, contribution to economic growth and its place in the global village.
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religion; Ubuntu, the foundation of African philosophy]; The fundamental attributes of Ubuntu; The interface
between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
LEVEL II
FIN206Treasury Management 2
The module seeks to familiarize and expose student with the dynamics and mechanics of modern-day
corporate Treasury operations. It covers the following areas; Treasury ethics, Treasury portfolio
management, cash management, treasury investment process, risks in treasury departments and their
mitigation
FIN204International Finance
The emphasis of this module will be on issues pertaining to international capital markets operations and
nancial transactions in the international nancial system at the macro level. Areas covered include foreign
exchange markets and foreign exchange risk management, Foreign direct investments, regional and
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FIN203Treasury Management 1
The module will cover Treasury Portfolio Management, Portfolio Investment Process and the various
nancial risks associated with Treasury.
BAN207Investment Banking
This is a non-technical module on investment banking designed to introduce students to the world of
investment banks. The course will help students to understand the various business activities investment
banks typically undertake and the various nancial instruments created and used by investment banks. The
global environment, challenges and opportunities relevant to investment banking will also be covered. The
course also intends to develop in0depth knowledge of current best practices in investment banking. It is also
designed to familiarize students with all aspects concerning application of corporate nancing decisions, the
pivotal role played by investment banks in recent nancial
FIN207Financial Entrepreneurship 1
The module looks at the nature of entrepreneurship, the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, nancial
preparation for entrepreneurship ventures, business plans, sources of capital for entrepreneurs and strategic
planning for entrepreneurs and strategic planning for entrepreneurs.
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FIN206Treasury Management 2
The module seeks to familiarize and expose student with the dynamics and mechanics of modern-day
corporate Treasury operations. It covers the following areas; Treasury ethics, Treasury portfolio
management, cash management, treasury investment process, risks in treasury departments and their
mitigation.
FIN204International Finance
The emphasis of this module will be on issues pertaining to international capital markets operations and
nancial transactions in the international nancial system at the macro level. Areas covered include foreign
exchange markets and foreign exchange risk management, Foreign direct investments, regional and
international nancial institutions.
FIN208Financial Entrepreneurship 2
The module looks at the advanced issues relating to nancial preparation for entrepreneurship ventures,
business plans, sources of capital for entrepreneurs, project management principles and strategic planning
techniques for entrepreneurs, risks prevalent in SMEs and their management as well as corporate governance
issues.
LEVEL III
LEVEL IV
FIN401Financial Modeling
The module involves the use of computer packages to model real world corporate nance problems such as:
capital budgeting, security valuation, loan amortization, capital structure and company valuations.
FIN404Development Finance
The module provides students with an understanding of the need for nance in economic growth and
development. The evolution of state participation in the development of nancial institutions, the economics
and operational procedures of the state are paramount in national development. The course is policy oriented
and would equip students with a broad understanding of development nance and its interaction with
monetary and scal policies coverage. It also goes on to look at the informal sector and its contribution to
national income.
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FIN405Portfolio Management
The modules develop on the new portfolio theory. Areas covered include measures risks and return, Asset
pricing models, and the efcient market Hypothesis.
FIN408
Financial Engineering
This module examines the types, uses and valuation of derivative products. The course looks at the
regulations environment for derivative products
FIN406Financial Strategies
The module will enable students to have a full understanding of corporate strategic issues, treasury
management and working capital policy, short term asset management, short term – medium term nance,
long term nance, the dividend decision strategies, capital structures and key issues in modern nance.
BAN406International Banking
The module is designed enlighten students on issues related to international Banking organizations. Areas
covered include expansion strategies employed by banks, International Trade terms and the products used to
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FIN411Research Project
It is centered on Practical research. Students to undertake research projects in their area of interest so as to
apply the concept and tools taught in the research methods module.
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LEVEL I
FIN101 Corporate Finance 1
The aim of the module is to identify the objectivity that corporate nance managers pursue or ought to pursue
in order to satisfy the needs of corporate stakeholders and to develop in students, concepts and corporate
analytical tools that will enable them to meet its objective. To this end the course will cover the following
critical areas: Goals of the rm and the agency theory. Time value concepts and valuation of bonds and
shares ; Capital budgeting under certainty :Operating and nancial leverage ; Introduction to portfolio
theory and capital asset pricing; The stock market and other sources of long term capital ; innovations in.
Corporate Finance
EC 101 Microeconomics I
This module aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
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incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
EC 103 Macroeconomics I
This module aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
LEVEL II
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LEVEL III
FIN301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
LEVEL IV
FIN401 FinancialModeling
The module involves the use of computer packages to model real world corporate nance problems such as:
capital budgeting, security valuation, loan amortization, capital structure and company valuations.
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FE101 Discrete Mathematics
The module covers essential areas of mathematics that will help students develop the ability to think and write
logically. It provides topics in counting techniques graph theory and algorithms with strong bias to
programming in nancial computer packages.
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LEVEL II
FE201 Introduction to Financial Derivatives
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The module outlines the fundamentals of differentiation and integration from a nancial engineering
perspective so as to build concepts and skills needed as fundamental tools for analysis and interpretation of
nancial information in everyday life. Financial models would be used to explain derivatives that institutions
can employ in their desire to grow and develop.
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A lot of emphasis will be made on various numerical methodologies that are intertwined to the world of
nance. The aim of the module would be to instil knowledge and skills in students that they would use in
future in their own enterprising endeavours and or in their places of employment for evaluation and analysis
of risk. Tools learnt from the module would be important for risk management framework. Generation in the
nancial sector of emerging economies in their desire to grow and develop the nation and own market shares
in industries of operation.
LEVEL III
FE301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
LEVEL IV
FE401 Financial Investment Analysis
This is a module designed to equip students with the relevant strategies necessary in nance and investment
analysis. The module centres of areas of nancial decision making like risk, return, investment and
nancing.
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LEVEL I
BAN101 Money and Banking
The module provides a basic introduction to the monetary economy and the justication for a nancial
system. It provides the attributes of the Zimbabwean Financial system in general and the banking system in
particular its regulation, contribution to economic growth and its place in the global village.
FIN105Financial Mathematics
The goal of the syllabus for this course is to provide an understanding of the fundamental concepts of nancial
mathematics and how those concepts are applied in calculating present and accumulated values of various
streams of cash ows as a basis for future use in: reserving, valuation, pricing, asset/liability management,
investment income, capital budgeting, and valuing contingent cash ows.
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religion; Ubuntu, the foundation of African philosophy]; The fundamental attributes of Ubuntu; The interface
between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
LEVEL II
FIN201Investment Analysis 2
The module is designed to help students understand why one invests, what investments are available, how to
evaluate investments and make investment decisions, how to combine alternative investments into a portfolio
and how to manage risk. The course covers; trading with Financial assets, Asset pricing Theories: Survey and
Empirical Evidence, CAPM, The Term Structure Of Interest Rates, Macroeconomic and Industry Analysis
and Equity Valuation Models.
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FIN207Financial Entrepreneurship 1
The module looks at the nature of the entrepreneurship, the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, preparation
of new ventures, business plans, and sources of capital for entrepreneurs and strategic planning for
entrepreneurs.
RIM208Retirement Finance
The module introduces students to various techniques on how to save for retirement funding, insurance policy
downsizing strategies and legal contract matters.
FIN208Financial Entrepreneurship 2
The module looks at the advanced issues relating to nancial preparation for entrepreneurship ventures,
business plans, sources of capital for entrepreneurs, project management principles and strategic planning
techniques for entrepreneurs, risks prevalent in SMEs and their management as well as corporate governance
issues.
LEVEL III
RIM301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
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LEVEL IV
RIM401Insurance Blocking and Client Services
The core modules include Providing customer advice, Insurance law and regulation, claims handling for
brokers, risks assessment and management, managing broking operations and insurance products. Course
intended to give students the know how of dealing with broking clients in the insurance industry.
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LEVEL I
MFIN501Financial markets and Regulations
The module focuses on the structure and functioning of Financial Markets both in the domestic and global
sense. A wide range of instrument for nancial, investing and controlling risk is looked at in detail. In addition
the distinction between money and capital markets has been drawn clearly emphasizing what each offers to
players and those making the rule as to how the game can be played.
MFIN503Risk Management
The module focuses on teaching and development risk management models e.g. VaR for purposes of handling
risk by investors. It will also look at tools for and constrains in qualifying and managing an individual rm's
risk exposure.
MFIN508Fund Management
To familiarize the student with fund management strategies, investment performance measurement tools
available to fund managers and the suitability of these to different clients requirements and other constraints
including the regulatory environment.
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MBAN507Corporate Government
Corporate Governance is the structured system of policies and processes established and maintained by a
board of directors and senior management to oversee organization strategic activities and evaluate resulting
performance. It focuses on effectuating sound relationships among and company's board of directors, top
management, investors and various stakeholders.
MFIN512Lease Financing
As leasing is gaining in momentum and importance as a source of nance in Zimbabwe and in the region, it
becomes incumbent upon students in the eld of nance to be equipped theoretically and practically so that
they will be able to contribute meaningfully towards its full institutionalization. The main aspects of the
module include theory for lease nancing, factors in lease – buy decisions, lease and term loans analysis,
capital lease versus operating lease tax status of leases. The regulatory environment and practical cases
studies will also examined.
MFIN514Asset Securitization
The objective of the module will be to examine the role, purposes and process of converting illiquid assets
tradable equity or Debt Securities as well as looking into the regulatory and global perspectives. Practical
case studies will also be examined.
LEVEL II
MBAN510 Dissertation
The module brings research skills into practice. Students have to work through specic steps in developing
the dissertation. All the steps are supervised. Students may be requested to defend parts or the whole
dissertation.
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LEVEL I
MFIN501Financial markets and Regulations
The module focuses on the structure and functioning of Financial Markets both in the domestic and global
sense. A wide range of instrument for nancial, investing and controlling risk is looked at in detail. In addition
the distinction between money and capital markets has been drawn clearly emphasizing what each offers to
players and those making the rule as to how the game can be played.
MFIN503Risk Management
The module focuses on teaching and development risk management models e.g. VaR for purposes of handling
risk by investors. It will also look at tools for and constrains in qualifying and managing an individual rm's
risk exposure.
MFIN504Investment Analysis
The module will focus on tools available in analysis investments, the investment decision. Criteria used to
select assets to invest in from local, regional and international investments constrains.
MFIN507Fund Management
The module is concerned with econometric modeling of functional data and tests of some standard asset
pricing models, looks with time series methods for modeling stationary data, volatility in asset return data
which is evident for short periods, (ARCH/ GARCH class of volatility models), VARs and nancial series.
MFIN508Fund Management
To familiarize the student with fund management strategies, investment performance measurement tools
available to fund managers and the suitability of these to different clients requirements and other constraints
including the regulatory environment.
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MFIN512Lease Financing
As leasing is gaining in momentum and importance as a source of nance in Zimbabwe and in the region, it
becomes incumbent upon students in the eld of nance to be equipped theoretically and practically so that
they will be able to contribute meaningfully towards its full institutionalization. The main aspects of the
module include theory for lease nancing, factors in lease – buy decisions, lease and term loans analysis,
capital lease versus operating lease tax status of leases. The regulatory environment and practical cases
studies will also examined.
MFIN514Asset Securitization
The objective of the module will be to examine the role, purposes and process of converting illiquid assets
tradable equity or Debt Securities as well as looking into the regulatory and global perspectives. Practical
case studies will also be examined.
LEVEL II
MFIN515 Dissertation
The module brings research skills into practice. Students have to work through specic steps in developing
the dissertation. All the steps are supervised. Students may be requested to defend parts or the whole
dissertation.
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DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS
LEVEL I
EC 101 Microeconomics I
This module aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
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shares ; Capital budgeting under certainty :Operating and nancial leverage ; Introduction to portfolio
theory and capital asset pricing; The stock market and other sources of long term capital ; innovations in.
Corporate Finance.
EC 103 Macroeconomics I
This course aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
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in nancial reporting. The module covers the introduction to the preparation of nancial statements,
including the introduction to accounting standards. It also covers the preparation of nancial statements of
partnerships taking into account changes in ownership structures, dissolution and liquidation, conversion to a
company. It also covers accounting for issue of shares, analysis and interpretation basic nancial statements,
a statement of cash ows for sole trader, partnership or private business corporation. Accounting for branches
is also covered in this module.
LEVEL II
EC 201 Microeconomics 2
It develops a basis for evaluating the efciency and equity implications of competition and other market
structures, and a perspective on the appropriate role of government. Included are the study of consumer
choice, production and cost, market structure, and market failure.
FIN206Treasury Management 2
The module seeks to familiarize and expose student with the dynamics and mechanics of modern-day
corporate Treasury operations. It covers the following areas; Treasury ethics, Treasury portfolio
management, cash management, treasury investment process, risks in treasury departments and their
mitigation.
FIN203Treasury Management 1
The module will cover Treasury Portfolio Management, Portfolio Investment Process and the various
nancial risks associated with Treasury.
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EC 206 Macroeconomics 2
To provide students with the opportunity to understand the core theoretical models used in macroeconomics,
for both closed and open economies, and how to use them to enhance their comprehension of real-world
macroeconomic experiences, especially involving macroeconomic policy.
LEVEL III
EC301 Work-Related Learning Report
Is made up of two reports that the student writes describing the duties he/she performs and the experiences
he/she goes through while on attachment.
LEVEL IV
Ec414 Microeconomics 3
This module aims to develop an understanding (at a mathematically rigorous level) of theoretical
microeconomics topics used to explain the behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures,
frictions, and imperfections are then incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy
are discussed.
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EC 403 Econometrics
The module will cover various concepts like Regression analysis; Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation;
Unbiasedness, efciency and consistency of estimators. Hypothesis testing; Autocorrelation and
Heteroskedasticity and Testing and dealing with them. Parameter stability and estimation and hypothesis
their testing. Correlation between error and regressors; model selection and specication errors. Dynamic
econometric modelling and Simultaneous equations. Bivariate and Multiple regression models and the
Multiple Linear Regression Estimation of parameters; Multicollinearity; Efciency; Hypothesis testing ,
Functional Forms of Regression Models, Log-linear models; Semilog models; Lin-log models; Reciprocal
models and Polynomial models. Dummy Variables and their Modeling.Dynamic Econometric Modelling,
Distributed Lag models; Adaptive expectations models and the Partial adjustment models.
FIN405Portfolio Management
The module develop on the new portfolio theory. Areas covered include measures risks and return, Asset
pricing models, and the efcient market Hypothesis.
Ec419 Macroeconomics 3
The aim of the course is to provide presentations on more advanced topics in macroeconomics, with selected
topics analysed in some detail. Topics covered include the following: (i) Theories of unemployment in
macroeconomic modelling; (ii) The theory of growth, positive and normative, with applications to economic
development, growth decomposition, exogenous and endogenous growth models, innovation and
technological diffusion, increasing returns and poverty traps, agglomeration and externalities; (iii) Topics in
Applied Monetary policy are: methods for identifying and evaluating the macroeconomic effects of monetary
policy shocks, alternative methods for shock identication, including narrative analysis and high frequency
data, real-nominal interactions in the short run, wage and price rigidity, the persistence problem, monetary
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policy, optimal policy, simple (Taylor) rules, monetary policy under uncertainty and learning; (iv) Empirical
analysis of consumption and investment decisions; (v) Empirical analysis of international nancial markets.
EC 412Labour Economics
Introduction to labour economics and the labour market , supply of labour and its elasticity , the demand for
labour ,short-run and long run demand for labour and its elasticities, labour market equilibrium ,wage
differentials, monopsony ,minimum wages, payroll taxes, Subsidies etc. Empirical Studies Labour Unions
and Collective Bargaining Unions and their goals and Objectives Union ,m onopoly models union
bargaining power and strikes ,the effects of unions, labour market discrimination , gender and racial
differences in labour market . Measuring the effect of discrimination on pay-gaps, anti-discrimination
policies ,the effects of anti-discrimination policies, wage inequality. Unemployment and its measures ,the
natural rate of unemployment and uctuations around the natural rate .
FIN406Financial Strategies
The module will enable students to have a full understanding of corporate strategic issues, treasury
management and working capital policy, short term asset management, short term – medium term nance,
long term nance, the dividend decision strategies, capital structures and key issues in modern nance.
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LEVEL I
EC 101 Microeconomics I
This module aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
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Corporate Finance.
EC 103 Macroeconomics I
The aim of the module is to help students understand the nature and consequences of natural variability in data
and express a problem in statistical terms. Also to provide a solid foundation of statistical concepts and their
applications to the business world. Students are expected to have understood how to apply statistical
techniques as spelt out in the course outline by the end of the course.
LEVEL II
EC 201 Microeconomics 2
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It develops a basis for evaluating the efciency and equity implications of competition and other market
structures, and a perspective on the appropriate role of government. Included are the study of consumer
choice, production and cost, market structure, and market failure.
FIN203Treasury Management 1
The module will cover Treasury Portfolio Management, Portfolio Investment Process and the various
nancial risks associated with Treasury.
EC 206 Macroeconomics 2
To provide students with the opportunity to understand the core theoretical models used in macroeconomics,
for both closed and open economies, and how to use them to enhance their comprehension of real-world
macroeconomic experiences, especially involving macroeconomic policy.
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economic research; and overall design of a research project - aims, philosophy and methods, evaluating
existing research, and writing up and disseminating ndings.
FIN204International Finance
The emphasis of this module will be on issues pertaining to international capital markets operations and
nancial transactions in the international nancial system at the macro level. Areas covered include foreign
exchange markets and foreign exchange risk management, Foreign direct investments, regional and
international nancial institutions
FIN206Treasury Management 2
The module seeks to familiarize and expose student with the dynamics and mechanics of modern-day
corporate Treasury operations. It covers the following areas; Treasury ethics, Treasury portfolio
management, cash management, treasury investment process, risks in treasury departments and their
mitigation.
LEVEL III
EC301 Work-Related Learning Report
Is made up of two reports that the student writes describing the duties he/she performs and the experiences
he/she goes through while on attachment.
LEVEL IV
EC414 Microeconomics 3
This module aims to develop an understanding (at a mathematically rigorous level) of theoretical
microeconomics topics used to explain the behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures,
frictions, and imperfections are then incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy
are discussed.
EC 403 Econometrics
The module will cover various concepts like Regression analysis; Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) estimation;
Unbiasedness, efciency and consistency of estimators. Hypothesis testing; Autocorrelation and
Heteroskedasticity and Testing and dealing with them. Parameter stability and estimation and hypothesis
their testing. Correlation between error and regressors; model selection and specication errors. Dynamic
econometric modelling and Simultaneous equations. Bivariate and Multiple regression models and the
Multiple Linear Regression Estimation of parameters; Multicollinearity; Efciency; Hypothesis testing ,
Functional Forms of Regression Models, Log-linear models; Semilog models; Lin-log models; Reciprocal
models and Polynomial models. Dummy Variables and their Modeling.Dynamic Econometric Modelling,
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Distributed Lag models; Adaptive expectations models and the Partial adjustment models.
FIN405Portfolio Management
The modules develop on the new portfolio theory. Areas covered include measures risks and return, Asset
pricing models, and the efcient market Hypothesis.
EC419 Macroeconomics 3
The aim of the module is to provide presentations on more advanced topics in macroeconomics, with selected
topics analysed in some detail. Topics covered include the following: (i) Theories of unemployment in
macroeconomic modelling; (ii) The theory of growth, positive and normative, with applications to economic
development, growth decomposition, exogenous and endogenous growth models, innovation and
technological diffusion, increasing returns and poverty traps, agglomeration and externalities; (iii) Topics in
Applied Monetary policy are: methods for identifying and evaluating the macroeconomic effects of monetary
policy shocks, alternative methods for shock identication, including narrative analysis and high frequency
data, real-nominal interactions in the short run, wage and price rigidity, the persistence problem, monetary
policy, optimal policy, simple (Taylor) rules, monetary policy under uncertainty and learning; (iv) Empirical
analysis of consumption and investment decisions; (v) Empirical analysis of international nancial markets.
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management and working capital policy, short term asset management, short term – medium term nance,
long term nance, the dividend decision strategies, capital structures and key issues in modern nance.
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LEVEL I
EC 101 Microeconomics I
This course aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
FS101 Taxation 1
The primary emphasis in this course is the determination of net income for tax purposes. The course gives
detailed attention to the components that make up this gure, including employment income, business and
property income, and capital gains. Detailed attention is given to both the taxable income of individuals and
tax payable for individuals. The course also provides an introduction to taxable income and tax payable for
corporations. The course consists of the following: Basic Income Taxation Concepts, Procedures and
Administration, Employment Income, Taxable Income and Tax Payable for Individuals, Capital Cost
Allowance and Cumulative Eligible Capital, Business Income, Property Income, Capital Gains and Losses,
Other Income, Other Deductions, and Other Issues, Retirement Savings, Taxable Income and Tax Payable for
Individuals Revisited, Taxable Income and Tax Payable for Corporations.
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The correlation between African worldview and development; The worldview implicit in African traditional
religion; Ubuntu, the foundation of African philosophy]; The fundamental attributes of Ubuntu; The interface
between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
EC 103 Macroeconomics I
This course aims to develop an understanding of theoretical microeconomics models used to explain the
behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures, frictions, and imperfections are then
incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy are discussed.
FS103 Taxation 2
Taxation II is designed to be taken as a second course dealing with the basic concepts and procedures
associated with the income tax system, as well as the goods and services and harmonised sales taxes. It
consists of ten lessons. The primary emphasis of this course is on the taxation of corporations. The course
covers the basic aspects of corporate taxation, more detailed aspects of corporate taxation, taxation and
management decisions, rollovers to and from corporations, and the purchase and sale of an incorporated
business, issues other than corporate taxation, the taxation of partnerships, the taxation of trusts,
international issues in taxation, and with the goods and services and harmonised sales taxes.
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LEVEL II
EC 201 Microeconomics 2
It develops a basis for evaluating the efciency and equity implications of competition and other market
structures, and a perspective on the appropriate role of government. Included are the study of consumer
choice, production and cost, market structure, and market failure.
EC 206 Macroeconomics 2
To provide students with the opportunity to understand the core theoretical models used in macroeconomics,
for both closed and open economies, and how to use them to enhance their comprehension of real-world
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LEVEL IV
EC414 Microeconomics 3
This course aims to develop an understanding (at a mathematically rigorous level) of theoretical
microeconomics topics used to explain the behaviour of consumers and rms in an economy. Market failures,
frictions, and imperfections are then incorporated into these models, and implications for economic policy
are discussed.
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aspects of business. The course further aims to develop a candidate's ability to critically analyse ethical issues
in business. This course reviews different regulatory processes essential to the understanding of the principles
of corporate governance in Zimbabwe. The concepts, essential principles, and stakeholders of corporate
governance corporate; Social Responsibility, citizenship and performance; board and committee functions
and structures and company ofcers' training, induction, and behaviour corporate governance in Zimbabwe:
background and regulations; principles of good corporate governance and corporate disclosure requirements;
corporate governance disclosure in practice; future directions for corporate governance and considerations in
corporate decision-making.
EC419 Macroeconomics 3
The aim of the course is to provide presentations on more advanced topics in macroeconomics, with selected
topics analysed in some detail. Topics covered include the following: (i) Theories of unemployment in
macroeconomic modelling; (ii) The theory of growth, positive and normative, with applications to economic
development, growth decomposition, exogenous and endogenous growth models, innovation and
technological diffusion, increasing returns and poverty traps, agglomeration and externalities; (iii) Topics in
Applied Monetary policy are: methods for identifying and evaluating the macroeconomic effects of monetary
policy shocks, alternative methods for shock identication, including narrative analysis and high frequency
data, real-nominal interactions in the short run, wage and price rigidity, the persistence problem, monetary
policy, optimal policy, simple (Taylor) rules, monetary policy under uncertainty and learning; (iv) Empirical
analysis of consumption and investment decisions; (v) Empirical analysis of international nancial markets.
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various divisions, the various procedures to be complied with to ensure that businesses stay on the right side
of the law as well as guide the businesses on the required documentation and explore and discover the
possibilities of tax savings. Topics to be covered include: Objectives, Responsibilities and Organisational
structure of Customs Department, Sales Tax Procedures, licensing scope and charge to tax, refund and
drawback under sales tax act, facilities under sales tax act, claiming of exemptions under Sales Tax
(Exemptions) Order, offences and penalties, Import and Export Procedures and Documentation,
Legislations, Legal landing place and mode of transport, Customs declaration forms
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LEVEL I
MEC 501 MICROECONOMICS
This course considers a range of topics in microeconomic theory and applied microeconomics. Topics
include cost and production functions, the theory of the rm, prot maximization, duality, consumer choice
and demand, basic welfare measures, intertemporal choice, uncertainty and general equilibrium theory. The
course also emphasizes a series of applications and research tools in applied microeconomics, including
stochastic cost and production frontiers, natural resource management and common property issues,
productivity and efciency, index numbers and total factor productivity, intertemporal choice and the role of
uncertainty. The course is designed for students at the Master's Degree level and a general knowledge of
economics at the postgraduate level is assumed. The course also assumes particular knowledge of graduate
diploma level microeconomics and basic econometrics. Lectures in optimal control theory and stochastic
frontiers will be provided in class.
MEC503 MICROECONOMETRICS
The course is geared towards “practitioners”, not theoretically inclined econometricians. It therefore
emphasizes research design (relative to statistical technique) and applications (relative to theoretical proofs),
though it covers some of each. By the end of this course, rst, you should be able to understand and critically
comment on contemporary articles in applied microeconomics. Second, you should know how to implement
the methods covered here practically.
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design, economic theory, enough computing techniques to handle the data required in the research process
and interpretation of results.
LEVEL II
MEC515 DISSERTATION
This course is a dissertation for the Master's economics students. The students in this course are expected to
concretise the economic theory learned during the course of economics degree programme by applying it to
real economic world. The course also offers an opportunity to students to empirically use the econometrics
methods and quantitative/qualitative data research techniques when putting the economic theory to test.
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MED 501 MACROECONOMICS MODELS AND POLICY
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of closed and open economy macroeconomic theory with
coverage of important theoretical issues and techniques. A critical assessment is made of the analytical
underpinnings of the policies for stabilisation and structural adjustment. Topics covered include: advanced
models in macroeconomics with special emphasis on open economies and structural adjustment.
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LEVEL II
MFE 512 DISSERTATION
This course is a dissertation for the economics students. The students in this course are expected to concretise
the economic theory learned during the course of economics degree programme by applying it to real
economic world. The course also offers an opportunity to students to empirically use the econometrics
methods and quantitative/qualitative data research techniques when putting the economic theory to test.
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MED 501 MACROECONOMICS MODELS AND POLICY
The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of closed and open economy macroeconomic theory with
coverage of important theoretical issues and techniques. A critical assessment is made of the analytical
underpinnings of the policies for stabilisation and structural adjustment. Topics covered include: advanced
models in macroeconomics with special emphasis on open economies and structural adjustment.
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Course Content
· Introduction to the minerals processing industry.
· Mineral liberation through comminution, particle size analysis and size distributions.
· Size classication: screens and hydrocyclones.
· Mineral concentration: roughing and cleaning, removal of gangue material from valuable products by
gravity techniques, heavy medium separation, otation.
· Detailed study of selected recent innovative gravity separation and otation technologies.
· Environmental and safety considerations specic to the mining industry.
· Flowsheets of coal and mineral processing operations.
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time. The major areas of the eld including: the economics of environmental policy, the use and conservation
of forest, marine and mineral resources, and the valuation of environmental and resource assets. Policies and
mechanisms to foster greater economic efciency in economic systems depended on natural resources are
also examined.
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sectoral and inter-agent linkages are crucial. This course is intended to introduce application of AGE models
to analysing policy issues. Emphasis would be on the actual building of prototype models with applications in
the areas of students' interest.
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LEVEL I
MEC 501 MICROECONOMICS
This course considers a range of topics in microeconomic theory and applied microeconomics. Topics
include cost and production functions, the theory of the rm, prot maximization, duality, consumer choice
and demand, basic welfare measures, intertemporal choice, uncertainty and general equilibrium theory. The
course also emphasizes a series of applications and research tools in applied microeconomics, including
stochastic cost and production frontiers, natural resource management and common property issues,
productivity and efciency, index numbers and total factor productivity, intertemporal choice and the role of
uncertainty. The course is designed for students at the Master's Degree level and a general knowledge of
economics at the postgraduate level is assumed. The course also assumes particular knowledge of graduate
diploma level microeconomics and basic econometrics. Lectures in optimal control theory and stochastic
frontiers will be provided in class.
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that every student of economics must acquire in order to be procient in econometric estimation, data analysis
as well as in general economic research. Research methods are now accepted as a means of getting
information for decision and policy formulation. In this recognition, this course is designed as a rst stage of
introducing and helping shape up appreciation the ingredients that make a competent researcher. A complete
researcher in economics must have an understanding of statistical theory, to enable sampling and sampling
design, economic theory, enough computing techniques to handle the data required in the research process
and interpretation of results.
LEVEL II
MISTP 512 DISSERTATION
This course is a dissertation for the economics students. The students in this course are expected to concretise
the economic theory learned during the course of economics degree programme by applying it to real
economic world. The course also offers an opportunity to students to empirically use the econometrics
methods and quantitative/qualitative data research techniques when putting the economic theory to test.
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LEVEL I
AC100 Commercial Law 1
The module introduces students to the General principles of law and its interpretation as it applies to
business. The course is the rst part in which the foundational concepts in law are laid down. The module
covers nature of the Law, sources of Zimbabwe Law, contract law, law of purchase and sale and the law
agency.
MM101Principles of Marketing
In this course students will learn about the "real" nature and scope of marketing management of which
advertising and sales are simply two facets. They will be introduced to other aspects of marketing, such as
Marketing Strategy, Promotion, Market Planning, Distribution, Industrial Marketing, Retailing and
Wholesaling, Target Marketing, International Marketing, Market Segmentation, Services Marketing, and
Pricing. Students will also learn about the strategic importance of marketing to an enterprise, whether it be a
prot oriented business rm or non-prot organization. It covers topics which include: the marketing
functions, the environment of marketing, marketing information systems, and marketing research, the
marketing mix, consumer behavior, the social responsibilities of marketing, public policy with respect to
marketing practices.
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BM104Entrepreneurship 1
Covers the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, understanding the entrepreneur, environmental assessment,
preparation for a new venture, marketing research for new ventures, and nancial preparation for
entrepreneurship and the global environ.
MM102Principles of Management
Provides an appreciation of the theoretical issues involved in the study of business whilst helping to develop a
range of practical skills required in the workplace. Emphasis will be on understanding basic management
concepts such as management theories, levels, skills, performance evaluation, roles and general functions. It
provides instruction in principles of management that have general applicability to all types of enterprises;
basic management philosophy and decision making; principles involved in planning, organizing, leading,
and controlling; and recent concepts in management. Topics to be covered include: Introduction to
Management, Evolution of Management, Management in the 21st Century, Management Functions i.e.
Planning, Organising, Leading and Controlling, Communication in Business and Corporate Social
Responsibility and Ethics.
LEVEL II
BM211Human Resources Management
A review of human resources management and study of the operative functions of human resources
management and human resource planning. Practical aspects of human resources management current in
human resources management in Zimbabwe.
BM201Entrepreneurship 2
Developing an effective business plan, sources of capital for entrepreneurs. Assessment and evaluation of
entrepreneurial opportunities, structuring and legal issues associated with new business ventures,
entrepreneurship and the global environment.
BM203Management Accounting
Concerned with the process of identication, measurement, accumulation, analysis, preparation,
interpretation and communication of information used by management to plan, evaluate and control within an
entity and to assure appropriate use of and accountability for its resources. Also comprises the preparation of
nancial reports for non-management groups such as shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies and tax
authorities
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BM204Organizational Behaviour
Presents the best and most up-to-date theory and research on the social aspects of organizations. Covering
topics such as organisational change, human resource management, motivation and performance, careers,
selection and training.
BM205Corporate Communications
Provides a sound foundation in writing persuasive and informative materials for internal and external
publications, news releases, conference presentations, speeches and public service announcements. Allows
for expressing oneself in a variety of public forums such as media interviews and news conferences, creating
websites, blogs, podcasts, e-mail blasts and other online communications. Producing internal corporate
communications plans and activities – the fastest-growing segment of the industry. Preparing strategic plans,
crisis responses, media campaigns, fundraising initiatives and other planning documents. Developing
strategic communication campaigns that integrate all of the above elements.
MM202Marketing Management
Establishes your understanding in the principles of marketing. Covers the marketing functions, the
environment of marketing, marketing information systems, and marketing research, the marketing mix,
consumer behaviour, the social responsibilities of marketing, public policy with respect to marketing
practices.
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Act and the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange requirements. The module looks at consolidation processes and
procedures. The module covers procedures in the preparation of group nancial statements. It focuses on
IFRS 10 Consolidated Financial Statements, IFRS 11 Joint Arrangements, IFRS 12 Disclosure of Interest
in other Entities, IAS 27 Separate statements, IAS Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures, IAS 7
Statement of cash ows.
LEVEL III
BM301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
LEVEL IV
MM405Strategic Management
Presents the study of strategy formulation and implementation with the particular emphasis on the functions
and role of the general manager. Concepts and issues in business policy and general management, with
emphasis on decision making in the face of changing conditions. Provides understanding of various strategy
techniques and aims to equip with the skill set to analyse the markets and make appropriate planning to
formulate relevant strategy for implementation. To analyse key competitors in the complex market, formulate
frameworks to address internal and external situations and develop action plans for execution.
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MM406Agribusiness Management
Designed to develop an understanding of how the food production, processing, and marketing system works
and evolves. Development of quantitative problem solving skills applied to specic examples of agribusiness
management problems. Application of management principles and processes to agricultural business rms in
planning and operating in domestic and international markets. Understanding how prices are determined,
developing the skill to analyze and forecast how prices change as the underlying conditions change.
Mm407Brand Management
Designed to explore such issues as how brands are viewed, built, managed, and measured to ensure rms'
superiority and sustainability in prots. Provides relevant and up to-date theories, concepts, techniques, and
models in branding.
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LEVEL I
MM101 Principles of Marketing
The module introduces the students to the traditional basis for establishing the exchange processes as
reected in the early forms of barter and trade that have evolved into today`s marketing. It also focuses on
marketing functions, marketing environment, marketing information systems and marketing research. The
aim being to build awareness of the central role marketing plays in guiding other organisational functions to
the needs and wants of the customer.
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BM104Entrepreneurship 1
Covers the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, understanding the entrepreneur, environmental assessment,
preparation for a new venture, marketing research for new ventures, and nancial preparation for
entrepreneurship and the global environ
LEVEL II
MM 201 Consumer Buyer Behaviour
Students are expected to understand the consumer, consumer analysis and strategy, consumer perception and
motivation, learning and consumer involvement, social environmental inuences, behaviour probability and
opinion leadership. Emphasis is on consumer decision process, models of buying behaviour, diffusion of
innovations, consumer business applications to service and non-prot organisations, consumerism and social
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relations between directors and shareholders and look at the history of corporate governance.
LEVEL III
MM301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
LEVEL IV
MM401 Business to Business Marketing
Classication of industrial products, characteristics of industrial marketing, market information, market
planning, industrial buyer behaviour, organisational buying decisions, buyer-seller relationships. Aim is to
create an understanding of key theories and techniques and practises that are relevant to organisational
buyers.
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MM 415 E - Commerce
The course offers trading on the internet, web analysis, conducting marketing research, setting up a web store
front, online marketing, building a home page and what is involved in creating a web site.
Mm416Tourism Marketing
The course highlights the importance and marketing strategies used in the marketing of tourist resort areas. It
involves the application of marketing management issues in the tourism industry. It covers issues such as
hospitality, hotel management, catering and accommodation.
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LEVEL I
MOM101 Business Ofce Applications 1
The course is designed to expose students to the professional ofce environment, gaining theory and
knowledge of the ofce technology. The students are expected to become procient in the use and application
of Ofce Fundamentals, Microsoft Word Basics, Editing and Formatting in Word, Tables and Merge Printing
in Word, Microsoft Excel Basics, Excel Formulas and Functions, Excel Charts, Relational Databases and
Multi-Table Queries, Advanced Query Techniques, Microsoft PowerPoint Basics.
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between Ubuntu and good governance, peace, education for sustainability, healthcare, gender, African life-
coping skills; Ubuntu and retributive punishment; Murder and the death penalty, the philosophical notions of
retributive punishment, restorative justice in African culture.
BM104 Entrepreneurship 1
Covers the evolving nature of entrepreneurship, understanding the entrepreneur, environmental assessment,
preparation for a new venture, marketing research for new ventures, and nancial preparation for
entrepreneurship and the global environ
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a statement of cash ows for sole trader, partnership or private business corporation. Accounting for branches
is also covered in this module.
LEVEL II
BM205 Corporate Communications
The course addresses organizational issues in the context of communication, and discusses corporate
communication analysis in detail, to enable practitioners to provide advice on communication to leaders and
teams. Students are exposed to applied communication problems, including issues of communication
processes and ethics, among other current topics in this eld. The course demands that students apply the
concepts presented to real corporate settings and experiences covering changing Concepts, leadership, public
consultation, strategy, change management, learning organizations, social responsibility.
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issues, such as the relationship between HRM and trade unions, and the links between HRM and
organizational performance; some of the key techniques including recruitment and selection, appraisal,
reward systems, training and development and international aspects of HRM are fully examined.
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LEVEL III
MOM301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
LEVEL IV
MOM411 Strategic Business Leadership
This course is aimed at addressing the complexity of strategic leadership and application of leadership
principles in practice. Other issues covered in the course include corporate governance, top management
team dynamics, ethical practices, strategic performance management, knowledge management,
organisational culture and strategic change.
MM415 E-Commerce
This module provides an overview of business and technology topics, business models, value chain, and
innovation and marketing strategies. Some of the major issues associated with e-commerce—security,
privacy, intellectual property rights, authentication, encryption, acceptable use policies, and legal
liabilities—will be explored.
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MOM406Public Relations
At the practical level, the module provide an awareness on such aspects as media relations, trade shows and
publicity events, internal and external publication production, including video, audio production, and other
activities. The module will also provide prac tioners with techniques applied on a functional level of public
relations and evaluate the trend towards corporate communications management.
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LEVEL I
MM102 Principles of Management
Provides an appreciation of the traditional systems of management in pre-colonial Africa, theoretical issues
involved in the study of business whilst helping to develop a range of practical skills required in the modern
workplace. Emphasis will be on understanding basic management concepts such as management theories,
levels, skills, performance evaluation, roles and general functions.
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The section on microeconomics focuses on markets as a mechanism for allocating scarce resources. Using
tools of welfare economics, it addresses market efciency, outcomes from market failures and rms with
market inuence. The section on macroeconomics provides a mix of classical and Keynesian ideas,
addressing the forces that shape the economy in both the short run and the long run. Topics include the theory
of economic growth, the role of nancial markets, scal and monetary policies and the international
economy.
LEVEL II
MLT201: Supply Chain Management
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Planning for distribution and logistics, competitive advantage through logistics and supply-chain
management, buyer-seller relationship management.
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LEVEL III
MLT301 Work Related Learning Reports
A student is expected to write 2 work related learning reports according to the school guidelines.
LEVEL IV
MLT401: Financial Management
The course is designed to appreciate the application of nancial management theories and methodologies in
purchasing, logistics and transport.
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Preparation of letters of credit, cargo insurance, permits and regulatory documentation, distribution and
inventory management.
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LEVEL II
MMM516 DISSERTATION
The module brings research skills into practice. Students have to work through specic steps in developing
the dissertation. All the steps are supervised. Students may be requested to defend parts or the whole
dissertation.
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LEVEL II
MSM511 Dissertation
The module brings research skills into practice. Students have to work through specic steps in developing
the dissertation. All the steps are supervised. Students may be requested to defend parts or the whole
dissertation.
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The aim of the module is to make students appreciate the Strategic Management Process. It enables students
to practically analyze the company and environmental situation using the tools previously learnt.
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participants have to develop an understanding of how the rm can benet from creating and delivering value
to its customers and related stakeholders. Second develop your skills in applying the analytic perspectives,
decision tools, and concepts of marketing to the following issues:
MBADS530 DISSERTATION
The module brings acquired research and other skills into practice. Students work through the dissertation
according to department guidelines. Supervision is compulsory. Students may be requested to defend part of
or the whole dissertation.
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strategies and developing the necessary resources and capabilities to achieve sustainable competitive
advantage in a global and volatile competitive environment. It introduces theoretical concepts and
frameworks useful for analysing the external and internal environment of a company.
MBM515 DISSERTATION
The module brings acquired research and other skills into practice. Students work through the dissertation
according to department guidelines. Supervision is compulsory. Students may be requested to defend part of
or the whole dissertation.
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Df501 Micronance
The module aims to introduce a contemporary concept of micronance by examining both institutional
nance and nance as structured approach to decision – making with specic reference to small and medium
enterprises. Micronance is fast becoming a developmental alternative that requires urgent and focused
study. Thus student will be required to deeply look into contemporary notion of micronance for nancing
micro – enterprise.
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key aspects that drive international nance in developing countries using case studies and best practice
models.
Df522 DISSERTATION
The module brings acquired research and other skills into practice. Students work through the dissertation
according to department guidelines. Supervision is compulsory. Students may be requested to defend part of
or the whole dissertation
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