Bachelor in Marketing Management

Bachelor in Marketing Management (NQF Level 7)

Who is this qualification for?

The purpose of this qualification is designed to make a positive contribution to Marketing Management in Namibia and the world at large. It aims to produce effective marketing cadre of students for Namibia and beyond. The course will ensure effective marketing skills in both private and public organisations. It will produce people who will make practical contribution to the industry and commerce in Namibia and beyond. The qualification is a response to Namibia’s human capital development demands projected in Namibia’s National Human Resources Planning Report of 2030. Namibia is a developing economy that needs a cadre of men and women trained to manage businesses professionally.

This qualification aims to apply key marketing concepts, theories and techniques for analyzing a variety of marketing organizations, report the dynamic nature of the environment in which marketing decisions are taken and appreciate the implications for marketing strategy determination and implementation.

Admission /Entry Requirements:

  • NSSC Ordinary/Advanced Subsidiary or equivalent with a minimum of 25 points in 5 subjects (including English Language minimum D symbol) on the IUM’s evaluation scale
  • A recognised qualification in Marketing Management at NQF level 6 or equivalent.
  • Mature age entry for Bachelor of Marketing Management ( Level 7) provided that they:
  • Are 25 years old or over in the year in which admission is sought
  • Have at least 3 years’ experience
  • Must have a passed grade 10 Certificate

Qualification Duration:

Minimum: 3 Years – Maximum: 4 Years

Full-time/Part-time Mode

Career opportunities

The Bachelor degree in Marketing Management can supplement your existing qualifications and give you a salary and career boost. The course prepares students for a wide range of careers in marketing be it in government or in non-profit organizations. Among others some careers are:

Entrepreneur, Marketing and Sales Supervisor, Marketing and Sales Junior Manager, Branding and Marketing Supervisor, Marketing Account Junior Manager.

Course structure

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Compulsory Courses

 

 

 

 

Applied English Language Skills

AEL40US

100

4

10

Basic IT Skills

BIT41US

100

5

10

Mathematics

MTH51US

100

5

10

Principles of Management

POM50US

100

5

10

Introduction to Entrepreneurship 

IEN40US

100

4

10

Micro Economics

MIE50US

100

5

10

Total NQF Credits

 

 

 

 60

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Compulsory Courses

 

 

 

 

Principles of Marketing

PMK50US

100

5

10

Quantitative Methods I

QM151US

100

5

10

Financial Accounting I

FAC51US

100

5

10

Relationship Marketing

RMA50US

100

5

10

Critical Thinking Skills

CTS51US

100

5

10

Human Capital Management

HCM50US

100

5

10

Total NQF Credits

 

 

 

60

Total Year 1 Hours & Credits

 

1200

 

120

 

 

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Compulsory courses

 

 

 

 

Organizational Behavior

OBE61US

120

6

12

Services Marketing

SVM60US

120

6

12

Marketing Management

MMA51US

100

5

10

Intermediate Entrepreneurship and Innovation

IEI60US

120

6

12

Business Communication                                    

 

100

5

10

Total NQF Credits

 

 

 

56

 

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Compulsory Courses

 

 

 

 

Professional Communication

 

100

5

10

E-Marketing

EMK60US

120

6

12

Sales Management            

SMA60UA

120    

6

12

Management Information System

MIS61US

120

6

12

Business Law

BLA61US

120

6

12

Total NQF Credits

 

 

 

58

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

 

1200

 

114

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 1 

Course Title

Course  Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Compulsory Courses

 

 

 

 

Strategic Entrepreneurship

SEN70US

120

7

12

Advertising and Promotional Services

APS60US

120

6

12

Strategic Management

SMN70US

120

7

12

International Marketing

INM70US

120

7

12

Research Methodology

RME70US

120

7

12

Total NQF Credits

 

 

 

60

 

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management

BLS70US

120

7

12

Total Quality Management

TQM70US

120

7

12

Marketing Research

MRP70US

120

7

12

Internship

 

IN370US

300

7

30

 

 

 

 

66

Total Year 2 Hours & Credits

 

1260

 

126



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