OBJECTIVES
THIS PROGRAMME IS DESIGNED TO:
• Provide support for the decentralisation and democratisation process in Namibia;
• Support capacity building initiatives of regional councils and local authorities through a tailor-made academic programme;
• Provide opportunities for school-leavers who have an interest in a career in regional and local government administration;
• Provide an academic programme that would be acceptable as a basic entry qualification for students interested in enrolling for a Diploma in Local Government Studies in the Department of Political and Administrative Studies at UNAM. This is subject to students meeting the academic entry requirements of UNAM
• Provide a better chance to qualify as a Certified Municipal Professional(CMP) with the Namibian Association of Local Authority Offices (NALAQO) once obtaining this qualification
WHO MAY APPLY?
Officials working in local and regional government offices and municipalities as well as members of the general public who have an interest in either taking up a career in local government administration or improving their qualifications in this field may apply for this programme.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
• Grade 12 certificate (20 points in six modules)
• E symbol in English
• OR
• Grade 10 certificate (25 points in six modules)
• E symbol in English
• 3 years relevant working experience
ASSESSMENT
• Two assignments per module.
• Assignments will contribute 50% towards the final mark.
• An admission mark of 50% through assignment marks is required to sit for the examination in each module.
• One 3-hour examination paper per subject (exam mark will contribute 50% towards the final mark).
DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME
This is a one-year distance education study programme and students are supported through contact sessions.
Contact:
Nahum Namukwambi
+264 613205370
namukwambi@namcol.edu.na
Our Banking Details:
Bank Windhoek
Katutura Branch
Acc:114 114 3101
Cheque Account
Reference: Student number
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2023
SEMESTER 1
Registration fee is N$2690.00, which should be paid upon registration, the remaining amount should be settled by May 31. The once-off 690.00 data fee is charged with registation for 10G of data each month for the whole year
FEE STRUCTURE FOR 2021
SEMESTER 2
Registration fee is N$2000.00, which should be paid upon registration, The
remaining amount should be settled by 30 September.
Programmes:The programme consists of 11 modules of which two are institutional core modules:
| Module | Code |
|---|---|
| 1. English for General Communication (Core Module) | 9901 G |
| 2. Introduction to Computer (Core Module) | 9902 G |
| Semester 1: | |
| 3. Regional and Local Government in Namibia | 1911 |
| 4. Regional and Local Government Management | 1912 |
| 5. Economics for Local Government Practitioners A | 1913 |
| 6. Local Government Finance and Accounting A | 1914 |
| Semester 2: | |
| 7. Basic Community Development | 1915 |
| 8. Economics for Local Government Practitioners B | 1916 |
| 9. Local Government Change and Diversity Management | 1917 |
| 10. Local Government Finance and Accounting B | 1918 |
| 11. Practical Job Placement | 1919 |
| Type of Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Institutional Core Modules X 2 | N$ 940.00 |
| Modules X 9 | N$ 8550.00 |
| Grand Total: | N$ 9490.00 |
NOTE:
The fees are only applicable to year one of the studies and they are subject to change.
