Bachelor of Finance Management

Bachelor of Finance Management (NQF Level 7)

Who is this qualification for?

The primary purpose of the Bachelor of Finance Management is to develop knowledge and skills, and provide a technical focused education in finance management that inculcates graduates with requisite knowledge, a practical hands on approach, competency and proficiency that will contribute immensely to the economy of Namibia and the world at large. This qualification was designed in response to the national need for professional financial practitioners to manage the financial resources in the world of large business and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs). This qualification therefore will contribute to the process of the realisation of Namibia’s vision 2030, NDPs and other significant national goals.

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 Finance Management or Accounting at NQF level 6 or equivalent.
  • Mature age entry for Bachelor of Finance 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 of Finance 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 Accounting and Finance be it in government or in non-profit organizations. Among others some careers are:

Accountants and Auditors, Budget Analysts, Financial Analysts, Insurance Sales Agents, Insurance Underwriters, Loan Officers, Personal Financial Advisors etc.

Course structure

YEAR 1

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Basic Information Technology skills

BIT41US

100

5

10

Applied English Language Skills

AEL40US

100

4

10

Mathematics

MFF40US

100

5

10

Microeconomics

EC151US

100

5

10

Principles of Management

POM50US

100

5

10

Introduction to Entrepreneurship

IEN40US

100

4

10

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Financial Accounting I

FAC51US

100

5

10

Cost Accounting

CAC50US

100

5

10

Quantitative Methods I

QM151US

100

5

10

Principles of Marketing

PMK50US

100

5

10

Human Capital Management

HCD50US

100

5

10

Business Communication

GCS41US

100

5

10

YEAR 2

SEMESTER 1

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Management Accounting I

 

120

6

12

Financial Accounting II

FA260US

120

6

12

Macroeconomics

MRC60US

120

6

12

Quantitative Methods II

QM261US

120

6

12

Intermediate Entrepreneurship and innovation

IEI60US

120

6

12

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Business Law

BLA61US

120

6

12

Professional Communication

PRC60US

120

6

12

Management  Accounting II

MAC61US

120

6

12

Organization Behaviour

OBE61US

120

6

12

Electives  Courses(Choose 1)

 

 

 

 

Basic Audit and Tax

BAT60US

120

6

12

Financial Reporting

FRN60US

120

6

12

YEAR 3

SEMESTER 1 

Course Title

Course  Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Research Methodology

RME71US

120

7

12

Corporate Finance

CFN71US

120

7

12

Auditing I

AU170US

120

7

12

Taxation I

TX170US

120

7

12

Internship

IN170US

120

7

12

Managerial Economics

MAE70US

120

7

12

Total Credits

 

 

 

72

SEMESTER 2

Course Title

Course Code

Hours

NQF Level

Credits

Auditing II

AU270US

120

7

12

Applied Entrepreneurship

 

120

7

12

Taxation II

TX270US

120

7

12

Business Logistics and Supply Chain Management

BLS70US

120

7

12



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