Program Overview

University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs, including undergraduate and honors qualifications, master's and doctoral degrees, and short learning programs.

Undergraduate and Honors Qualifications

• The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management is a qualification that aims to produce science graduates with a systematic and coherent body of knowledge and understanding of underlying concepts and principles.
• The qualification is presented using both online and distance learning modes.
• The purpose of this qualification is to provide graduates with a sufficient depth of knowledge and skills that give opportunities for continued personal intellectual growth, including postgraduate study, for gainful economic activity in a range of careers, and for rewarding and constructive contributions to society.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants may only register if they have received an offer of placement from the university and have accepted the offer online.
• Re-registering students may register for the academic year once the registration period opens.

Curriculum

• The curriculum for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management includes a range of modules, such as General Chemistry, Geography, and Zoology.
• Students are required to pass a certain number of NQF level credits within a certain amount of time in order to graduate.
• The maximum number of credits that can be taken per academic year and/or semester is 120 credits per academic year or 60 credits per semester.

Modules

• The modules for the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management are divided into three levels: first level, second level, and third level.
• The first level includes modules such as General Chemistry, Geography, and Zoology.
• The second level includes modules such as Environmental Economics, Geography, and Zoology.
• The third level includes modules such as State of the Environment in Southern Africa, Spatial Economic Development, and Applied Spatial Analysis.

Research Areas

• The university has a range of research areas, including environmental management, geography, and zoology.
• The research areas are focused on producing graduates who can demonstrate initiative and responsibility, who are professional and ethical in their roles within the economy and society, and who are able to be intellectual leaders within their society.

Student Support

• The university provides a range of support services for students, including academic support, career counseling, and financial assistance.
• Students can access these services through the university's website or by contacting the relevant department.

Conclusion

The university's programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive education that prepares them for a range of careers and further study. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management is a qualification that aims to produce graduates with a deep understanding of environmental management principles and practices. The university's research areas are focused on producing graduates who can make a positive impact in their chosen field.