Best Bachelors in Botswana 2019

The Bachelor of Education with Honours in Primary Education is targeting those wishing to enter the primary education sector as a teacher, physical education trainer, education technology specialist, guidance counsellor or school administrator.

Programme details: The programme consists of a core (required) and elective modules as detailed below. Some modules may have pre-requisites (i.e. may require the student to pass another module or set of modules first). Some modules may be corequisite (i.e. such modules are required to be taken together). The number at the end of the module in parenthesis indicates the credit load of the module. 1 credit is equal to 10 hours of learning (guided, in-class and independent combined); therefore a 10-credit module requires an average... [-]

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering offers a five-year degree in civil and environmental engineering that is designed to provide students with detailed courses in structures, construction materials, geotechnics, water, environmental engineering and transportation. To graduate a candidate shall obtain a minimum of 660 credits and comply with other prescribed curriculum requirements which may exceed the 660 credits. This programme is quality assured by Botswana Qualification Authority and by a Departmental Advisory Board made from civil engineering professionals in the industry.

The purpose of the programme is to produce high-quality engineers for the civil and environmental engineering industry through excellent education, research and partnership with the industry. Upon completion of the programme, a graduate should have the necessary knowledge, understanding, abilities and skills required for further learning towards becoming a registered professional engineer with national and international professional bodies.... [-]

Chemical engineers are principally involved in the production of a wide range of chemicals such as soaps, dyes, polyethene, detergents, fertilizers, cement, bricks etc., foodstuffs such as cooking oil, margarine, beverages and pharmaceuticals as well as petroleum products, but they are also involved in production of potable water, pulp and paper, cars, steel, mineral resources processing, production of energy, textiles, beverages, waste processing and minimization, river, water, soil and air pollution and treatment. Chemical engineers design processes, build and manage chemical operations and ensure efficiency of production by intelligent control and optimization of physical, thermal and chemical parameters.... [-]

This program combines the knowledge from biology, chemistry, Mathematics, physics and engineering to develop, design and maintain products and process. Chemical engineers deals principally with production of chemicals from various raw materials and compounds and are also responsible for the extraction and processing minerals They design, build, operate and manage plants for physical; thermal or chemical processing of materials to obtain consumable goods and products such as food and beverages, plastics, soaps and detergents, fertilizers, cement, pharmaceuticals and refined petroleum products. Metallurgical Engineering, a major player in ensuring sustainability of minerals processing, prepares engineers to develop, design and operate processes and plants that transform raw materials into useful mineral and metal product.... [-]

This is a 5-year program which is concerned with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. During the first year, the students are introduced to mathematics, physics, writing skills, and computing. In the subsequent years, the students learn basic electrical and electronic concepts. Towards the end of the program, fine points of various areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering are investigated. This program deals with power generation and distribution on a large scale. It is a discipline that uses scientific knowledge of the behavior and effects of electrons to create components, devices, systems or equipment that use electricity as part of their source of power.... [-]

There are only a few aspects of modern society that are not affected by computers and telecommunications. Computer Engineering has ushered in a lot of modern conveniences from microwave ovens, mobile phones, high and ultra-definition televisions, entertainment, and automated systems, wireless high-speed internet technologies that are controlled by computer systems. Communicating information over short and long distances over wired and wireless networks, and the security of such data, networks, power lines, and electrical distribution is central to engineers who specialize in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering. As the world moves further into the knowledge economy, the demand for high-level qualifications has increased exponentially. The computer and telecommunications revolution has particularly impact economic growth in Africa and the world over.... [-]

Geological Engineering is the practical application of principles, concepts and techniques of the earth sciences to provide sustainable engineering solutions to human needs. Geological Engineers help find the best ways to use earth’s resources to solve technological problems in an environmentally sustainable manner. They deal with mineral resource exploitation and management, the environmental and geotechnical design involving rock, soil and water interaction, and the non-destructive or geophysical investigation of the subsurface environment for engineering purposes.

Geological Engineering is a field-oriented practical discipline. It will expose students to methods and techniques to protect the earth while still exploiting it through careful industrial practices. This is of vital importance given the extensive mining activities and construction works in Botswana, the surrounding region and globally. You will study the fundamentals of Geological Sciences and Engineering.... [-]

An adequate supply of mineral products at acceptable prices is indispensable to modern industrialisation. Mining engineering involves the practice, theory, science, technology and application of extracting and processing of mineral resources economically and in a sustainable manner. It also includes the processing of minerals for value addition purposes. This course is designed to produce engineers capable of designing, operating and managing mining operation.

This course will enable you to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge about all relevant mining processes, from exploration to production including management and environmental issues. The programme positions you to contribute positively to the expansion of the mining industry in Botswana and the surrounding region. Mining Engineering is an interdisciplinary field that includes elements of geological, civil, mechanical and materials engineering. You will learn how to carry out mining efficiently and safely while ensuring sustainability and minimal environmental impact.... [-]

This programme is designed to address the evolving needs of modern society. Engineers are central to providing sustainable, smart solutions to complex national and industrial challenges. They are involved in the delivery of new forms of power generation and the production of machines and systems for automotive, energy, heating and cooling systems. Students will be equipped with fundamental theoretical principles and skills to design, maintain and deliver complex engineering solutions including power plants, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), heat exchangers, fluid machineries, conventional energy plants using coal, oil and gas and renewable energy plants such as biomass, biodiesel, solar and wind energy systems.... [-]

The increasing demand for current and future technologies requires that modern engineers embrace multidisciplinary skills in order to meet the evolving needs of the industry. With this requirement, engineers are being looked upon to design and develop machinery with a computer and electrical controls from automobiles, aircraft, power generation systems, mining and manufacturing to health and safety systems.

The programme is designed to produce engineers knowledgeable about and competent to employ new and emerging technologies that are crucial to maintaining modern society’s competitive industries. Many industries rely heavily on the use of systems and equipment that are powered by mechanical principles, electronics, computers and control systems. Increasingly engineers are required to design and develop machinery with a computer, mechanical and electronic controls. These technical skills are fundamental in industries and production systems. Mechatronics and Industrial Instrumentation is a multidisciplinary field combining mechanical, electronics, instrumentation, software and control engineering. It will equip the student with a range of skills required to design and maintain innovative solutions to automated modern industrial systems. The modules you will study include computer architecture, Control Engineering, Data Acquisitions and Networks, Electronics, Industrial Automation, and Control, Instrumentation, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering, Measurement, Mechanical Systems, Software Modelling. The graduate of this programme can follow a wide range of careers in industries such as oil and gas, manufacturing, heavy plant, chemical and allied industries. They can function as Automation Engineers, Data Logging Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Control Systems Engineers, Instrumentation Engineers, Manufacturing Engineers, Process Plant Engineers and Maintenance Engineers.... [-]

At AFDA, we recognise the need for a unique education for careers in the creative economy. In 2015 we announced the AFDA School of Business Innovation & Technology; a new stream addressing the rapid changes in business and technology and that will better prepare graduates for opportunities of the future.

The School of Business Innovation & Technology is designed to train young creatives, entrepreneurs and technology-savvy graduates to deal with disruptive opportunities that will continue to change the way we do business and perceive opportunity in the world today.

In the BCom degree, students will learn to: