Namibia Business School Diploma for Senior Managers

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1 Namibia Business School Diploma for Senior Managers

1.1 The objectives of this course are to equip participants with skills to:

1.2 Admission Requirements

1.3 Mode of Delivery

1.4 Duration of the Programme:

1.5 Curriculum for the Diploma for Senior Managers (Dipl. SM)

1.6 Tuition and Expenses

1.7 Apply

1.8 See Also

The purpose of this qualification is to enable Managers to make a transition into Senior Management. It seeks to enhance their skills set and personal capability through the exploration of the following critical management themes: management in complex organisation, management of intricate stakeholder relationships, the development and implementation of strategy, and the pursuit of operational efficiency and strategic agility.

The objectives of this course are to equip participants with skills to:

Develop a rigorous approach to the acquisition of a broad knowledge base in the arena of Senior Management.
Employ a range of specialised skills and competencies in the arena of Senior Management.
Evaluate complex information in the context of planning and managing organisations against the backdrop of uncertainty.
Operate in a range of varied and specific contexts, taking responsibility for the nature and quality of outputs and strategy formulation & implementation.

Admission Requirements

An applicant should possess a relevant NQA Level 7 qualification from the University of Namibia or equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning with a minimum of 8 years relevant work experience, of which one year should be at senior managerial level.
Due to limited space, meeting the minimum requirements for the programme does not guarantee admission. The NBS reserves the right to interview candidates before final admission.

Mode of Delivery

The Diploma for Senior Managers will be delivered full-time on a block-release basis at Namibia Business School. The Mode of Teaching will include a mix of lectures, seminars, case studies, class discussions, student and expert presentations, group projects, simulation exercises and guest speakers.

Duration of the Programme:

The minimum duration of the programme is ONE (1) year.

Curriculum for the Diploma for Senior Managers (Dipl. SM)

First Semester (1)	English for Academic Purposes
	Strategy: Development & Implementation
	Strategic Risk Management
	Business Research Methodology

Second Semester (2)	Scenarios & Strategic Agility
	Leadership: Coaching & Mentoring
	Strategic Stakeholder Management
	Africa Study Visit

Tuition and Expenses

Tuition plus course material:
N$40,000 (Course material is made available in electronic format on the School’s e-learning platform)

Apply

Download and complete the Namibia Business School Application Form PDF and send it to us.