Duration of the Program. These are four- year bachelor degree programmes.

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Department of Computers & Management Information Systems (CMIS)

 Bachelor of Business Administration ~ CMIS  Minor in CMIS

Department of Finance

 Bachelor of Business Administration ~Finance  Minor in Economics

 Minor in Finance

Department of Management and Marketing

 Bachelor of Business Administration ~ Management  Bachelor of Business Administration ~ Marketing  Minor in Management

 Minor in Marketing

Duration of the Program.

These are four- year bachelor degree programmes.

Department of Graduate Studies in Business

 Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING

Chair ~ Ivonne Ndlovu Faculty ~ Willard Musale

Part-Time Faculty ~ Bongani Ngwenya, Florence Zimunya

PHILOSOPHY

Accounting is generally considered as the “arm of business.” The emerging changes, challenges and trends in the business world today requires accountants to “add value” to their organisations. It challenges them to improve effectiveness and corporate governance. Therefore the focus of the Accounting Department is to train candidates taking up careers in the accounting profession to meet these challenges. While professional excellence is the motto, the Department inculcates values of diligence, honesty, economy, temperance, ethics and purity, all of which contribute to the making of a total person.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Accounting exists to prepare business students with hands-on-skills and knowledge in accountancy for the diverse sectors of the economy through rigours of problem solving, in case study, theory and industrial attachment discerned from qualified, experienced competent lecturers. We aim to send to the business world quality and proficient graduates and strive for leadership through research, scholarship and continually upgrading our programmes.

OBJECTIVES

Excellent accounting skills is what the accounting programme is designed to offer business students. Realising that students of accounting may work in management related areas; the programme also nurtures students’ management skills. The objectives of the Department are:

 to address the needs of the public and private sectors by producing graduates who are practical.  to prepare students for graduate and professional studies such as ACCA, CA, CIS, CIMA.

 to develop students analytical, inductive, adaptive and communication skills.  to imbue students with Christian values and ethics.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Department of Accounting offers the following:

 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting  Minor in Accounting

 For a Suggested Schedule, see the last section in this Department.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The degree programme provides a broad and relevant education base for the future business profession. It combines a practically oriented approach with a requirement for more theoretical and reflective analysis of problems and issues. The programme equips graduates with accounting skills that will give them access to career choices in the following fields in both private and public sectors!

 Financial Accounting  Management Accounting  Taxation

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to satisfying normal Solusi University admission requirements, accounting students are required to have a credit or better in mathematics at O-level.

The Department accepts a limited number of students based on the Mature Age Examination, and/or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally, the number of such students shall not exceed two percent of the total student enrolment in the Department in a given year (see the section for Mature Age Entrance Requirements in this Bulletin).

Requirements for Minor Maths at ‘O’ level is needed.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for graduation students are required to have successfully completed a minimum of 117 semester credits. These credits include:

30 General Education Requirements 43 Core Requirements

38 Concentration Requirements 6 Cognate Requirements

117 Total Credits

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ~ACCOUNTING ~TOTAL CREDITS 117

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA ACCOUNTING.………..Total 30

Behaviour Development (S/U grade)....……….………..…...………….Total 0

CONV 200 Convocation (assessed each semester) ………....0 ORIE 100 Orientation ………..……….………...0

Health ……….………...Total 2

HLED 115 Healthier Living ………..………Total 2

History...Total 2

HIST 276 Selected Themes in Zimbabwean History... 2

Language & Communication….………..Total 3

ENGL 102 Communication Skills ..………..……….3

Mathematics & Computer Science ………...………..Total 6

INSY 110 Computers and Business Information Systems ………..3 MATH 181 Business Algebra ………..……….………...………3

Natural Sciences ...Total 2

BIOL 389 Science of Origins ……….……….…………...………..2

Religion & Philosophy ………..Total 12

RELT 215 Philosophy of Christian Education ……….……….………2

RELT 105 Christian Beliefs ……….……….……….………4

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RELB 180 Studies in Gospel ………..………...3

Work Experience: BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment .……….…………....Total 3

CORE REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA ACCOUNTING

…..………..……….Total 43 ACCT 111 Financial Accounting 1A ………....………..………4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting 1B ………...……….4

BSAD 155 Principles of Management ………...…3

BSAD 211 Business Research Methods ...2

BSAD 241 Business Law I………...…3

BSAD 242 Business Law II ………....3

BSAD 296 Production & Operations Management ……….3

BSAD 496 Strategic Management ………3

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics ………..3

ECON 216 Principles of Macroeconomics ……….3

FNCE 287 Business Finance ………...…3

INSY 200 Management Information Systems ……….3

MKTG 126 Principles of Marketing ……….3

BSAD 485 Human Resources Management ………..…..………...3

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA ACCOUNTING ……….. Total 38

ACCT 211 Financial Accounting IIA ………..……..4

ACCT 212 Financial IIB ………...4

ACCT 231 Cost Accounting ………..………...…3

ACCT 261 Taxation I ………..3

ACCT 262 Taxation II ……….3

ACCT 271 Accounting Software Packages ………..………..…2

ACCT 281 Auditing I ………..3

ACCT 406 Public Sector Accounting & Finance ………..………2

ACCT 432 Management Accounting ……….………...…3

ACCT 451 Financial Accounting III A ………..………..4

ACCT 452 Financial Accounting IIIB ……….………..3

ACCT 472 Accounting Theory ……….………1

ACCT 482 Auditing II ………....………3

COGNATE REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA ACCOUNTING ………...………..………….Total 6

MATH 182 Business Calculus ………...………3

STAT 285 Statistical Methods 1……….………....3

MINOR IN ACCOUNTING ~ TOTAL CREDITS 22

A student who is enrolled in the University may, if he chooses, complete a Minor in Accounting by taking the following courses:

Suitable for non-business majors:

Required Courses ~ Accounting Minor ………..……….Total 16

ACCT 111 Financial Accounting IA ………...……….4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting IB ………...…4

ACCT 211 Financial Accounting IIA ………..………...…4

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Suitable for Business Majors, 8 other credits should be added from the

Concentration requirements:

Elective Courses ~ Accounting Minor ……..………..………Total 6

Selected from the major accounting courses only

In case a student wishes to convert the minor into a major, such a student will be required to have entry requirement for the major.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Accounting

ACCT 011 Introduction to Accounting 3 Credits

This is an elementary course offered solely to the Agribusiness majors. The course is designed to provide a detailed exposure to concepts and terminology essential to the easier understanding of the accounting cycle and basic financial statements before the students proceed to ACCT 111.

ACCT 091 Introduction to Accounting 3 Credits

An elementary course designed to provide a detailed but general exposure to ideas and terminology essential to the understanding of the accounting cycle and the basic financial statements i.e., balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement.

This course does not count towards a major or a minor in accounting but is available to any student.

ACCT 192 Denominational Accounting 3 Credits

A study of SDA Church accounting system beginning from church to Union Conferences and selected topics on Division operations. Emphasis is placed on the debit and credit memo flow system, problems of reconciliation between various organisations and accounting for tithes and offering. Financial statements at all these levels are reviewed with the emphasis on their proper interpretation for sound decision making.

ACCT 111 Financial Accounting IA 4 Credits

Fundamental concepts of financial accounting are introduced. Emphasis is placed on understanding the accounting cycle, the content and preparation of the basic financial statements for sole proprietors. Other topics covered are cash handling systems and internal control, accounting for inventory, short-term investments, plant assets, intangible assets, natural resources and long-term liabilities. A study of generally accepted accounting principles, International Accounting Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards is included.

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting IB 4 Credits Pre-requisite: ACCT 111.

This is the second part of the course, Financial Accounting I. Topics covered are accounting for long-term liabilities, the issues of incomplete and single entry record is also discussed. Students are also introduced to accounting for other forms of business organisations such as partnerships, joint ventures, and manufacturing organisations. Cost and Managerial Accounting concepts are also introduced. Financial planning and control is also introduced by discussing topics such as cash flow statements, and analysis and interpretation of financial statements. All topics are covered based on the provisions of the International Financial Reporting Standards.

ACCT 211 Financial Accounting IIA 4 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 112

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This course builds on the knowledge attained in Financial Accounting I. It affords a student a deeper understanding of partnership formation and dissolutions, accounting for equity and debt securities, accountings for corporate income taxes (deferred taxes). A detailed approach to classification of transaction and determination of income and expense under situations such as contingencies and events occurring after the balance sheet date, discontinued operations and accounting changes are also covered in this course. Emphasis is again placed on working out financial statements in accordance to International Accounting Standards. Further discussions on statement of cash flow are dealt with.

ACCT 212 Financial Accounting IIB 4 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 211

(Accounting reporting for legal practice and financial accounting in conformity with the companies act) Students are required to cover published accounts and financial statements in conformity with the companies act in this course. Other topics include revenue recognition, (income measurement and determination), accounting for contracts, hire purchase and leases, royalties, branch accounting, accounting for research and development cost, accounting for fundamental error and changes in accounting policies.

ACCT 261 Taxation I 3 Credits

Pre-Requisite: ACCT 112

The course introduces students to the current law relating to taxation in Zimbabwe and its practical application in determining source of gross income. It also involves the calculation of taxable income and tax payable for individuals, proprietors and farming operations.

ACCT 262 Taxation II 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 261

The course build on the knowledge attained in Taxation I. It continues to expose the students to taxation of partnership, companies, miners, trusts and estates according to the Zimbabwe INCOME Tax Act. The course also includes the study and application of the Capital Gains Act, Estate Duty Act, and Value Added Tax (VAT).

ACCT 271 Accounting Software Packages 2 Credit Pre-Requisite: ACCT 211

The course is designed to introduce students to accounting software packages such as Sun Accounting, Pastel Accounting and others that are commonly used by the industry. It is a review of all accounting procedure: creating journals, posting to ledger accounts, trial balance extraction, and processing financial statements all done on a computer with hands on experience. The course will have lab periods, which are compulsory.

ACCT 431 Cost Accounting 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: ACCT 112

The course provides a foundation for supplying detailed records of cost relating to products, operations or functions. It involves the study of cost behaviour determination, accumulation and allocation procedures. It also deals with accounting for the basic elements of costs that is material, labour and overheads as well as Activity–Based Costing (ABC). It discusses in details the two basic costing systems: Job Order and Process costing and includes accounting for joint and by-products.

ACCT 432 Management Accounting 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 231

The course emphasizes on the internal uses of cost and financial accounting data for planning, control and decision making. As such it involves a detailed study of budgeting process, responsibility accounting and reporting, standard costs and variance analysis, capital expenditure planning and evaluation and alternative choice decisions. Cost-volume-profit relationship, relevant costs and performance evaluation topics are also covered in this course.

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ACCT 451 Financial Accounting III-A 4 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 212

This course focuses on the financial reporting and concentrates on the ability to apply this knowledge on the consolidation procedure required for the preparation and presentation of group financial statements (with emphasis on balance sheet and income statement). The course also concentrates on inter-company transactions, business combinations of horizontal groups, vertical groups, and complex groups.

ACCT 452 Financial Accounting III-B 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 451

This course builds on the knowledge acquired in ACCT 451. It continues to concentrate on financial reporting with specific emphasis on accounting for associated enterprises, interim acquisition of interest in subsidiaries and associates, changes in degree of control, consolidated cash flow statements, foreign subsidiaries and branches. The course also involves accounting for deferred taxation, lease accounting segments reporting, earnings per share and accounting for retirement benefits. It also deals with accounting for price level changes and the general application of the International Financial Reporting Standards.

ACCT 281 Auditing I 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 212

The course covers the concepts, techniques, procedures and practices of external auditing in relation to various cycles, such as revenue and collection cycle, acquisition and expenditures cycle, production and payroll cycle, and the finance and investment cycle, statistical sampling, and report writing. Other topics include auditing in a computerized environment and with the computer, professional ethics etc as an attest process and function.

ACCT 482 Auditing II 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 281

This course covers the appraisal process and function of an organisation. Students are exposed to similarities and difference that exist between external and internal auditing and how one complements the other. Topics include controls (preventive, detective and corrective) and control evaluation, the whole audit process from the preliminary survey to deficiency findings and report writing survey to deficiency findings and report writing etc.

ACCT 406 Public Sector Accounting & Finance 2 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 112 or permission by the instructor

Procedures and problems of accounting for Non Profit Organisations are emphasised in this course (Organizations such as Government entities, Hospitals, Universities, Colleges, Welfare Societies, Clubs and Churches). Fund accounting is the main focus of the course.

ACCT 472 Accounting Theory 1 Credit Pre-Requisite: ACCT 212

The course focuses on the review of the accounting theory with an emphasis on the application of International Accounting Standards. It is also aimed at reviewing Certificate in Accounting Theory (CTA) material required for students whose intention is to sit for CA (Institute of Chartered Accountants in Zimbabwe) and other professional examinations. It is intended to give students an overview to the rigors of the professional examinations and theoretical background necessary for them to understand the changes taking place in accounting reporting, procedures and practices.

Industrial Attachment

BSIA 300 – Industrial Attachment 3 Credits

Students enrolled in the department of Accounting are required to have an exposure to business related to their field of study. The main objective of the attachment program is to provide practical exposure in the area of study and develop abilities to apply theory to practice. Candidates are expected to begin applying for

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placement 6-8 months in advance before the date of attachment. The duration of attachment is not less than 10 consecutive months.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE

Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting ~ Total 117 First Year ~ Credits 38

1st Semester 2nd Semester Summer Session

ACCT 111 4 ACCT112 4 None

BSAD 115 3 HLED 155* 2 CONV 101* 0 CONV 102* 0 ECON 215 3 ECON 216 3 RELT 215* 2 ENGL 102* 3 INSY 110* 3 MATH 182 3 MATH 181* 3 MKTG 126 3 ORIE 100* 0 HIST 276 2

Total 18 Total 20 Total 0

Second Year ~ Credits 37 1st Semester 2nd Semester Summer Session ACCT 261 3 ACCT 262 3 ACCT 211 4 ACCT 212 4 BSAD 241 3 ACCT 271 2 CONV 201* 0 BSAD 242 3 BSAD 211* 2 CONV202 0 ACCT 281 3 RELT 105* 4 ACCT231 3 STAT285 3

Total 18 Total 19 Total 0

Third Year ~ Total Credits 3 BSIA 300: Industrial Attachment Fourth Year ~Total Credits 39 1st_Semester ₂nd_Semester ACCT 451 4 ACCT 432 3 FNCE 287 3 ACCT 452 3 INSY 200 3 ACCT 482 3 BIOL 389* 2 BSAD 296 3 BSAD 485 3 BSAD 496 3 CONV 401* 0 CONV 102* 0 RELT 355* 3 ACCT406 2 RELB 180 3 ACCT472 1 Total 21 Total 18

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(CMIS)

Chair ~ Elie Lala Andrē Anjaramandresy Faculty ~ Khanyisa Malufu

PHILOSOPHY

Recognising the revolutionary changes that the computer has brought to modern society, the Department is committed to providing training in a variety of areas related to information technology. Students admitted to Solusi University are required to take introductory courses in microcomputers and applications software. This makes Solusi graduates unique – they are computer literate, a trademark Solusi strives to maintain. This approach arms students with skills and knowledge that not only gives them a competitive edge in the job market, but propels them into the computer age as well. Thus, the Department has set a standard worth emulating.

OBJECTIVES

The department of Computer & Management Information Systems aims to prepare students for career opportunities in the following areas:

 Application development: programming, systems analysis and design  Hardware and software support

 Data administration  IT training and marketing

 Information systems management, network administration, and information technology consulting Another objective is to prepare students for graduate studies in information technology consulting.

MISSION STATEMENT

The CMIS Department subscribes to the mission of Solusi University and the Faculty of Business. Within this context, the Department exists to provide a quality degree programme that provides professional training in the area of programming, Information technology, Software design, and research primarily for Zimbabwe and the world at large.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Computer & Management Information Systems Department offers the following:

 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Computer & Managment Information Systems (CMIS)  Minor in Computer & Information Systems

For a Suggested Schedule for each degree programme, see the last section in this Department.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Besides meeting the General Admission Requirements, students who wish to major in the programme offered by the C&MIS Department should have a good mathematical background. Students should have at least a B grade in O-level mathematics, and mathematics at A-level is an added advantage.

Prospective students from countries that require O-levels for university entry are required to complete the Pre-University programme during their first year at the University (see section for Pre-University Programme in the Bulletin).

The Faculty of Business does accept a limited number of students based on the Mature Age Examination, and/or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally, the number of such students shall

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not exceed two percent of the total enrolment in the Faculty of Business in a given year (see the section for Mature Age Entrance requirement in the Bulletin).

Requirements for Minor: Over and above meeting the Solusi University requirements for taking a minor, Maths at “O” level with at least a B grade is needed.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for graduation students must have successfully completed the required number of credits: 31 General Education Requirements

42 Core Requirements

122 Total Credits

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

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Computer & Management Information Systems

Total Credits ~ 121

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ῀ BBA C&MIS ... Total 31 Health Education: HLED 115 Healthier Living ...Total 2 History: Selected Themes in Zimbabwean History ...Total 2 Languages & Communication ... Total 3

ENGL 102 Communication Skills ...3

Mathematics & Computer Science ... Total 7 INSY 113 Computer Concepts & programming Fundamentals ...4

MATH 181 Business Algebra ...3

Natural Sciences: BIOL 389 Science of Origins ...Total 2 Religion & Philosophy ...Total 11 RELT 215 Philosophy of Christian Education ...2

RELB 180 Studies in the Gospels ...3

RELT 105 Christian Beliefs ...4

RELT 355 Religion & Ethics in Modern Society ...3

Social / Spiritual Development ... Total 0 CONV 100 Convocation (assessed each semester) ...0

ORIE 100 Orientation ...0

Work Experience: BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment (S/U grade) ...Total 3 CORE REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA IN C&MIS ... Total 42 ACCT 111 Financial Accounting IA ...4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting IB ...4

ACCT 271 Accounting Software Packages ...3

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BSAD 166 Entrepreneurship ...2

BSAD 241 Business Law I ...3

BSAD 242 Business Law II ...3

BSAD 296 Production & Operations Management ...3

BSAD 496 Strategic Management ...3

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics ...3

ECON 216 Principles of Macroeconomics ...3

FNCE 287 Business Finance ...3

MKTG 125 Principles of Marketing ...3

CORE REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA C&MIS ...Total 42 ACCT 111 Financial Accounting IA ……….…4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting IB ……….4

ACCT 271 Accounting Software Packages ……….…………..3

BSAD 155 Principles of Management ……….3

BSAD 166 Entrepreneurship ……….………….2

BSAD 211 Business Research Methods ……….…………2

BSAD 241 Business Law I ……….3

BSAD 242 Business Law II ………3

BSAD 296 Production & Operations Management ………..……….3

BSAD 496 Strategic Management ……….……3

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics ……….……3

ECON 216 Principles of Macroeconomics ……….…..3

FNCE 287 Business Finance ………...3

MKTG 125 Principles of Marketing ……….….3

CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA C&MIS ……….………Total 40 COSC 111 Computer programming – Turbo C ……….……….4

COSC 210 Object Oriented programming – C++ ………..…………..3

COSC 250 PC Repairs & Maintenance ………..………..3

COSC 255 Computer organisation ……….………3

COSC 280 Computer Communications & Network ………..….…3

COSC 460 Operating Systems Principles ……….……….3

INSY 210 Web Designing ……….……….3

INSY 220 Database Systems ……….……….3

INSY 232 Systems Development Using Visual Basic ………..……..3

INSY 241 Java programming ……….…….3

INSY 420 Data Structures & Algorithms ……….……3

INSY 451 Systems Analysis & Design I ……….……..3

INSY 452 Systems Analysis & Design II ……….…….3

COGNATE REQUIREMENTS ~ BBA C&MIS ………. Total 9 MATH 152 Discrete Mathematics ……….3

MATH 182 Business Calculus ……….………3

STAT 285 Statistics I ……….………3

MINOR ~ COMPUTER & MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

REQUIRED COURSES ~ C&MIS MINOR ………. Total 35 COSC 111 Computer Programming – Turbo C ………..…………4

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COSC 250 Computer organisation ………..……..3

COSC 255 PC repair & Maintenance ………..….3

COSC 460 Operating Systems Principles ………..…3

INSY 113 Computer Concepts & programming Fundamentals ………....……4

INSY 220 Database Systems ………..…3

INSY 232 Systems Development Using Visual Basic ………...……….3

INSY 210 Web Design ………..…..3

INSY Java programming ………..…….3

MATH 152 Discrete Mathematics ………...3

If a student wishes to convert the minor into a major, such a student will be required to have the entry requirement for the major.

COMPUTING FACILITIES

The C&MIS department has a fully equipped Computer Centre with the following facilities:  Four computer laboratories

 Linux and Windows based operating systems  Mail Server (for electronic mail)

 Free internet access

 A wide range of applications software

 Laser printers, scanners, projectors, and other equipment.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT

BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment 3 Credits

Students enrolled in the Department of C&MIS are required to have at least three credits of Industrial Attachment in their respective field, which should be registered for during the Summer Session of their second year. Industrial Attachment is coordinated and supervised by the department, thus students should plan their programme with their sponsor well ahead of time in order to avoid inconveniences in the course of their academic endeavours.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

COSC 111 Computer Programming – Turbo C 4 Credits

Pre-Requisite: MATH 181 or equivalent; INSY 113, and keyboarding skills of at least 20 wpm.

An introduction to programming methodology using the C programming language, including computer usage within a network environment, problem-solving, algorithm development, control structures, arrays, functions, recursions, strings and pointers includes the study and implementation of simple linked lists, stacks, queues, and files. There are four lectures and two labs each week.

COSC 210 Object Oriented Programming – C++ 3 Credits

Pre-Requisite: COSC 111.

A study of object oriented development methodology and application of these methodologies to advanced data structures using C++ language. A number of programming exercises are assigned using selected data structures an object oriented design methodologies.

COSC 250 Computer Organisation 3 Credits

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Covers data representation, number base conversion, representation of negative values, representation and manipulation of algorithms for integer fractions and floating-point numbers, Boolean algebra, truth table digital logic and circuit representations of basic computational building blocks, introduction to computer architecture, interrupt schemes, and introduction to aspects of systems software, including assemblers, loaders and linkers, and operating systems. Assembly language programming is introduced.

COSC 255 PC Repairs & Maintenance 3 Credits

The course provides student with a working knowledge of how to assemble a computer from separated components, how to handle shocking and problems related to system or to hardware. The program will cover also installing of operating systems like Window 98 and windows 2000. It also includes a study of AC and DC electric circuit theory.

COSC 280 Computer Communications & Networks 3 Credits

Covers data representation, number base conversion, representation of negative values, representation and manipulation of algorithms for integer fractions and floating-point numbers, Boolean algebra, truth table digital logic and circuit representations of basic computational building blocks, introduction to computer architecture, interrupt schemes, and introduction to aspects of systems software, including assemblers, loaders and linkers, and operating systems. Assembly language programming is introduced.

COSC 460 Operating Systems Principles 3 Credits

Covers process management, including an asynchronous concurrent processes and deadlock, virtual storage management and job and process scheduling, multiprocessing, disk scheduling, file, and file and data base systems performance and security.

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

INSY 010 Computer Appreciation 2 Credits

Note: For Pre-University students only.

This is an introduction to computers and keyboarding. It covers general computer basics such as definition, background, types, data representation, computer file usage, and software including the background, types, uses and acquisition, and keyboarding.

INSY 100 Computer and Data Processing 3 Credits

Note: For non-business students and B. Ed Students.

An introduction to personal computing including hardware, operating systems, office applications, (word processing, spreadsheets & databases) and the internet. This does not apply toward a major or minor in C&MIS or lectronics.

INSY 110 Computers and Business Information Systems 3 Credits

An introduction to the use of computers in the business area. It includes a discussion of computer history, computer concepts, computer hardware, system and application software and general problem-solving. Also includes hands-on usage of the computer using word processing, spreadsheets, and the use of specific operating systems.

INSY 113 Computer Concepts & programming Fundamentals 4 Credits

An introduction to computing concepts and application software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases) and internet. Introduction to computer programming principles, intended for computer majors and minors, and satisfies general education requirements.

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INSY 200 Management Information Systems 3 Credits

Pre-Requisites: ACCT 112, INSY 110, MATH 181 Note: For non-majors.

Covers the use and effect of computer information processing in a business environment, with emphasis on management, computer systems theory, business computing equipment, management concerns such as decision support systems, system life sycle, and systems analysis and design. It includes use of business software such as network systems, database implementations, statistical packages, forecasting programmes, and simulations. (Does not apply to Computer Science Concentration or Minor, Computer Information Systems Concentration, or Management Information Systems Major.)

INSY 210 Web Designing 3 Credits

The course provides student with a working knowledge of how to put onto the internet and how to use the internet in a productive way. It teaches a student on how to create a website. The following tool will also be covered: TCP/IP, FTC, TELNET, Gopher, Archie, Newsgroups, WWW and HTML.

INSY 220 Database Systems 3 Credits

Introduction to the major database models such as hierarchical, network, relational and object-oriented. Database design, setup, manipulation, and use are also covered. A study of database query languages is given. Other issues such as data integrity, security, backup and recovery, and database administration are discussed. A programming project is required.

INSY 232 Systems Development Using Visual Basic 3 Credits

Pre-Requisites: COSC 111; INSY 220.

A study of event driven and object oriented programming using Visual Basic. The course covers basics of visual basic programming (forms, controls, and menus); creating user interface; using standard controls; programming with objects and components; managing input, storage, and output issues.

INSY 241 Java Programming 3 Credits

Pre-requisite: COSC 210

This is a hands-on course on Java Programming which emphasizes creating numerous Java applets that can be included on a web page. The Java applets centre around areas of Java syntax, graphics, threads, animation and sound, extent handling, Java’s Abstract Windowing Toolkit (AWT), Java applications, stream 10, strings, swing, and exception handling.

INSY 420 Data Structures 3 Credits

This course provides advanced coverage of strings and string manipulation information hiding methodologies, finite state automata, lexical analysers, parsing graphs and digraphs. Programming assignments are given for some topics.

INSY 451 Systems Analysis & Designs I 3 Credits

This provides a methodical approach to developing computer systems including systems planning, analysis, feasibility study, design, testing, implementation and software maintenance. The role of the systems analyst and cause of systems failure are stressed. Hardware and software selection is also discussed. No programming assignments are involved; however, the course builds upon concepts to which students have been exposed in previous computer courses.

INSY 452 Systems Analysis II 3 Credits

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This course provides practice in systems analysis and design involving a major group project. Issues such as project teams, project management, productivity, cost estimation, data integrity, security, backup and recovery, and ethics are discussed.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULES

Bachelor of Business Administration

Computer & Management Information Systems ~ Total Credits 122 First Year ~ Credits 39

1st Semester 2nd Semester Summer Session

EDUC 101 0 EDUC 102 0 None

ACCT 111 4 ACCT 112 4 BSAD 155 3 BSAD 166 2 CONV 101* 0 CONV 102* 0 INSY 113* 4 COSC 111 4 MATH 181* 3 HLED 115* 2 ORIE 100* 0 MATH 152 3 RELT 105* 4 MATH 182 3 RELB 180 3

Total 18 Total 21 Total 0 Second Year ~ Credits 41 1st Semester 2nd Semester Summer Session CONV 201* 0 CONV 202 0 COSC 210 3 ECON 216 3 COSC 250 3 BSAD 211 2 COSC 280 3 INSY 210 3 ECON 215 3 INSY 232 3 INSY 220 3 COSC 255 3 FNCE 287 3 INSY 241 3 ACCT 271 3 STAT 285 3

Total 21 Total 20 Total 0 Third Year ~ Credits 39 BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment 3 Cr Fourth Year ~ Credits 36 1st Semester 2nd Semester Summer Session BSAD 241 3 BSAD 242 3 CONV 401* 0 BSAD 296 3 ENGL 102* 3 BSAD 396 3 COSC 460 3 CONV 402* 0 INSY 451 3 BIOL 389 2 INSY 420 3 INSY 452 3 RELT 355 3 MKTG 125 3 HIST 276 2 RELT 215 2

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DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Chair ~ Chipo Dube Faculty ~ Brian Mahaso

Part-Time ~ M P Ndlovu, Bongani Ngwenya

PHILOSOPHY

It is the philosophy of the department that students majoring in Finance be educationally prepared to take up careers in financial management in the public sector, and in the church, domestically and internationally. The faculty, which has broad and diverse international experience, seeks to provide students with training and education that qualify them for employment in a multicultural environment.

The department has designed a core curriculum and course content that emphasises theory and concepts rather than specialised application of specific functions in an economic sector or entity. Realistically, students must not be simply employable upon graduation but indeed competitive on the job market.

MISSION STATEMENT

The department endeavours to provide a quality degree programme in finance to students who want to take up careers in Finance, Banking, Insurance corporate and government sector.

OBJECTIVES

The Department of Finance has these objectives for its students:

 to develop students' financial management skills which will enable them to meet the organisational

challenges in the future.

 to prepare students to be academically sound for graduate studies and other professional undertakings.  to help students harmonise business ethics and Christian values.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Department of Finance offers the following:

 Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance

 Minor in Economics

 Minor in Finance

For a Suggested Schedule for the degree programme, see the last section under this Department.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting normal University admission requirements, prospective students are expected to have passed Mathematics at 'O' Level with at least a C grade. Students who have accounting and business studies in O/A-level programme have an added advantage.

The Finance Department does accept a limited number of students based on the Mature Age Examination, and/or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally the number of such students should not exceed two percent of the total student enrolment in the Faculty of Business in a given year (see section for Mature Age Entrance requirement in this Bulletin).

To be eligible for graduation students must have successfully completed the required number of credits. 30 General Education Requirements

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6 Cognate Requirements

118 Total Credits

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TOTAL CREDITS ~ 118

General Education Requirements ~ BBA Finance ...Total 30

Health Education: HLED 115 Healthier Living...Total 2 Language & Communication...Total 3

COMM 102 Communication Skills...3

History: HIST 276 Selected Themes in Zimbabwean History ...Total 2 Mathematics & Computer Science... Total 6 INSY 110 Computers and Business Information Systems...3

MATH 181 Business Algebra...3

Natural Sciences: BIOL 389 Science of Origins...Total 2 Religion & Philosophy...Total 12 RELT 215 Philosophy of Christian Education...2

RELT 105 Christian Beliefs...4

RELB 180 Studies in the Gospel ……....………...………..………. 3

RELT 355 Religion & Ethics in Modern Society...3

Social/Spiritual Development...Total 0 CONV 001 – 302 Convocation (assessed each semester) ...0

ORIE 100 Orientation...0

Work Experience: BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment...Total 3

Core Requirement ~ BBA in Finance...Total 52

ACCT 111 Financial Accounting IA...4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting IB...4

ACCT 211 Financial Accounting II...4

BSAD 155 Principles of Management ...3

BSAD 166 Entrepreneurship...3

BSAD 241 Business Law I...3

BSAD 242 Business Law II...3

BSAD 296 Production & Operations Management...3

BSAD 496 Business Strategy & Decisions...3

BSAD 485 Human Resource Management...3

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics...3

ECON 216 Principles of Macroeconomics...3

FNCE 155 Introduction to Investments & Portfolio Management...2

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INSY 200 Management Information Systems...3

MKTG 125 Principles of Marketing...3

Concentration Requirements ~ BBA

Finance...Total 30 ACCT 431 Cost Accounting...3

ACCT 432 Management Accounting...3

FNCE 245 Insurance & Risk Management...3

FNCE 255 Investment & Portfolio Management...3

FNCE 265 Money & Banking...3

FNCE 275 Intermediate Corporate Finance...3

FNCE 294 Financial Derivatives………...3

FNCE 425 Public Finance...3

FNCE 436 International Financial Management...3

FNCE 456 Advanced Corporate Finance...3

Cognate

Requirements

~BBA

Finance...Total

6 MATH 182 Business Calculus...3

STAT Statistical Methods I...3

MINOR

ECONOMICS

Total Credits 18 +6 = 24

Required Courses ~ Economics Minor ...Total 18

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics...3

ECON 216 Principles of Macroeconomics...3

ECON 235 Intermediate Microeconomics, OR...3

ECON 236 Intermediate Macroeconomics ……… (3 Cr) ECON 458 International Economics OR...3

FNCE 265 Money & Banking……….………(3 Cr) ECON 465 Economic Development...3

*Applicable to all majors taking a minor in Economics. FNCE 287 Business Finance...3

Electives ~ Economics Minor ...Total 6-9

ACCT 261 Taxation I...3

ACCT 262 Taxation II...3

ECON 415 Introduction to Econometrics...3

ECON 456 International Trade...3

ECON 475 Urban Economics...3

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MINOR ~ FINANCE (ALL BUSINESS MAJORS)

Total Credits 18

Required Courses ~ Finance Minor...Total 18

ACCT 261# Taxation I...3

ECON 262# Taxation II...3

ECON 465 Economic Development...3

FNCE 155 Introduction to Investment & Portfolio Management ...2

FNCE 265 Money and Banking...3

 Applicable to Accounting, CMIS and Marketing Majors # Applicable to Business Management Majors

MINOR ~ FINANCE (NON-BUSINESS MAJORS)

Total Credits 21

Required Courses ~ Finance Minor...Total

21 ECON 456 International Trade...3

ECON 465 Economic Development...3

FNCE 155 Introduction to Investment & Portfolio Management ...3

FNCE 287 Business Finance...3

FNCE 265 Money and Banking...3

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Industrial Attachment

BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment 3 Credits

Students enrolled in the Department of Finance are required to have exposure to business related to their field of study. The main objective of the attachment program is to provide practical exposure in the area of study and develop abilities to apply theory to practice. Candidates are expected to begin applying for placement 6 – 8 months in advance before the date of attachment. The duration of attachment is not less than 10 consecutive months.

Economics

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics 3 Credits Pre – Requisite: MKTG 125

Explores the theories currently used to explain how people choose what to consume and produce. This analysis is extended to well-defined groups such as business firms. The course also explores the phenomenon called “the market” with its prices, and the way in which people react to them.

ECON 216 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ECON 215.

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Analysis of national income and expenditure according to both neoclassical and Keynessian theories. Inflation, economic growth, and unemployment are examined closely, as well as modern banking, and the money supply.

ECON 235 Intermediate Microeconomics 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: ECON 215, MATH 182.

A theoretical analysis of consumer behavior, individual prices, and the allocation of specific resources to particular uses in a market setting. The economic behavior of individuals and defined groups of people is examined, with an introduction to welfare economics.

ECON 236 Intermediate Macroeconomics 3 Credits Pre-requisite: Statistics 285

An introductory Survey of Econometrics. Topics include probability sampling, hypothesis testing, regression techniques and problems of multicollinearity, heterocedasticity and auto-correlation.

ECON 456 International Trade 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: ECON 215, ECON 216.

The course includes the classical contribution to the theory of international trade such as the Principle of comparative advantage and Liontief Paradox. Other topics include; Commercial Policy, Free Trade versus Protectionism, terms of trade, tariffs, quotas, dumping, counter veiling measures and economic integration.

ECON 458 International Economics 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: ECON 215, ECON 216.

A description and theoretical analysis of international trade, balance of payments, accounts, the mechanism of international economic adjustment, foreign exchange, market exchange rate, exchange determination and international resource movements and multinational corporations.

ECON 465 Economic Development 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: ECON 215, ECON 216.

A study of the problem of poverty in the world, and theories about the growth of the less developed countries (LDCs). The effects of the trade and aid, alternative strategies for expansion, and challenges facing the LDCs are evaluated.

ECON 475 Urban Economics 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ECON 216.

An analysis of current urban problems, such as local finance, commuter transportation, housing, congestion and pollution, and the ghetto. The discussion encompasses the different tools economists use in analysing government policies such as zoning and urban renewal, pollution control, metropolitan government, and revenue sharing. Consideration is given to Bulawayo and Harare city challenges.

FINANCE

FNCE 090 Personal Finance 3 Credits Note: This is exclusively a Pre-University course.

A comprehensive look at the management of personal finances, covering budgeting, use and cost of credit, life and property insurance. Income and state taxation, housing, wills, trusts, estate planning, and savings and investments are also looked at.

FNCE 245 Insurance & Risk Management 3 Credits

This course deals with the fundamentals of insurance and the insurance industry; concepts of risk and uncertainty; quantitative techniques of risk management; methods of dealing with risk; risk financing techniques, and risk management in insurance.

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FNCE155 Introduction to Investments & Portfolio Management 2 Credits

A study of the techniques, vehicles and strategies for implementing investment goals in light of risk-return trade offs. Key factors that determine the composition of the individual or the institutional portfolio are emphasized.

FNCE 255 Investment & Portfolio Management 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: FNCE 155

A study of the techniques, vehicles and strategies for implementing investment goals in light of risk-return trade offs. Key factors that determine the composition of the individual or the institutional portfolio are emphasized. Also included are theories and techniques for the management of portfolios with emphasis on the portfolio manager's role in diversification, and meeting investor's goals, risk evaluation, and portfolio analysis.

FNCE 265 Money and Banking 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: ACCT 111; ECON 215.

A study of commercial banking, the operation and control of the banking system, and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. Central banking system of selected African countries is discussed, as well as money and credit in circulation, and the effect of monetary policies.

FNCE 275 Intermediate Corporate Finance 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: FNCE 287.

Includes analytical and decision-making approaches to challenges confronting financial management. Areas such as planning, control and financing of current operations (short-term financing), and long-term capital commitments, management of cash flow, evaluation of income-producing property and expansion are included. Also included is the cost of capital.

FNCE 287 Business Finance 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ACCT 112

A managerial approach to financial analysis, planning, and control. Management of working capital, long-term assets, and long-long-term financing are also dealt with.

FNCE 294 Financial Derivatives 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: FNCE 155, FNCE 255

The theory of futures and options pricing, and the application of the theory to develop a framework for analysing hedging and investment decisions using futures and options. Attention is given to practical concentrations in the use of these investments.

FNCE 425 Public Finance 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: ECON 216.

A study of the economic effects of fiscal policy prescriptions, with particular reference to tax theory. Areas covered include provision of public goods (social goods) principles of expenditure evaluation, introduction to taxation (approaches to equity principles of tax incidence) and tax effects on capacity output.

FNCE 436 International Financial Management 3 Credits Pre-Requisites: FNCE 287.

A study of financial management and maintenance of international enterprises. Short – and long-term capital sources and uses are explored, as well as capital budgeting in changing foreign exchange conditions, exchange exposure coverage, taxation impacts, and global risks diversification.

FNCE 456 Advanced Corporate Finance 3 Credits Pre-requisite: FNCE 275.

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capital valuation, capital structure, mergers and acquisitions, leasing, international investments and financing decisions, cash flow estimation, and short-term asset management.

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE (Total 118)

First Year ~ 36 Credits

ACCT 111 4 ACCT 112 4 None BSAD 155 3 ECON 216 3 CONV 101* 0 CONV 102* 0 ECON 215 3 COMM 102* 3 RELT 215* 2 HLED 115 2 INSY 110* 3 MATH 182 3 MATH 181* 3 MKTG 126 3 ORIE 100* 0

Total Credits 18 Total Credits 18 Second Year ~ 38 Credits

ACCT 211 4 CONV 202* 0 CONV 210* 0 BSAD 211* 2 FNCE 155 2 FNCE 275 3 FNCE 265 3 FNCE 245 3 FNCE 287 3 FNCE 255 3 HIST 276 2 BSAD 166 3 RELT 105* 4 BSAD 296 3 STAT 285 3

Total Credits 18 Total Credits 20 Third Year ~ 3 Credits BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment

Fourth Year ~ 41 Credits

ACCT 431 3 ACCT 432 3 None BIOL 389* 2 CONV 302* 0 CONV 301* 0 FNCE 294 3 FNCE 425 3 FNCE 436 3 INSY 200 3 FNCE 456 3 BSAD 241 3 BSAD 242 3 BSAD 485 3 BSAD 496 3 RELB 180 3 RELT 355* 3

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DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT & MARKETING

Chair ~ Philemon Nyakumbi

Faculty ~ Theresa Mhaka, Chipo Mujeye, Innocent Sigauke, Paul Jack, Mary Mhlanga Part-Time Faculty ~ Florence Zimunya

PHILOSOPHY

The department of Management and Marketing is committed to educating and preparing both men and women for national and international managerial challenges, as well as the prospect of church leadership. It is determined to equip students with appropriate managerial competence and skills suitable for modern technology environment which enables them to make adequate scientific decisions. The department integrates business ethics with Christian values in all activities.

OBJECTIVES

The Department of Management and Marketing has these objectives for the business student:

 to prepare students to be academically fit for graduate studies and professional bodies such as MBA, CIS, IPM, and IM.

 to develop students’ managerial skills which enable them to meet the organisational challenges and their future careers.

 to create a sense of managerial responsibility and accountability in the minds of students.  to help students harmonise business ethics and Christian values.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Department of Management and Marketing provides well-balanced and competent human resources to take up careers in organizations, as administrators, managers, leaders, marketing professional, businessmen, entrepreneurs to all sectors of the economy namely: business, government, and nonprofit organisations. The major concern of the Department is to produce thinkers, innovators, leaders and doers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

In modern society individuals such as restaurants’ managers, production managers, marketing managers, shop managers, executive managers, deans, superintendents, ship captains, general managers or strategic managers to name a few, do important work. These individuals may work in different organisations with different goals, but they all have one characteristic in common: they practice management.

Our society and economy as a whole depend on the goals and services provided by organisations which are managed by individuals with managerial skills. The training of sufficient managers is crucial in terms of a country’s growth and wealth, especially in our society where there is a critical shortage of people with managerial skills.

 The degree is suitable for students who want to follow careers in any sector of the economy as functional managers, general managers or executive managers.

 Professionals such as engineers, accountants, medical practitioners and lawyers need managerial skills to make progress in their respective companies or practices. The degree enables graduates to work as management consultants or to manage their own companies as entrepreneurs.

DEGREES OFFERED

The Department of Management and Marketing offers the following:  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Business Management  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing

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For a Suggested Schedule for each degree programme, see the last section in this Department.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

In addition to meeting normal University Admission requirements, students are expected to have passed Mathematics at O-level with at least a C or better grade. Students who have accounting and business studies in their O/A-level program have an added advantage.

The Department accepts a limited number of students based on the Mature Age Examination Entry, and/or professional qualification and related work experience. Generally, the number of such students shall not exceed two percent of the total student enrolment in the Department in a given year (see the section for Mature Age Entrance requirements in this Bulletin).

To be eligible for graduation in management students must have successfully completed a minimum of 117 credits and in marketing, a minimum of 117 credits as follows:

BBA in Business Management

117 Total

BBA in Marketing

117 Total

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ~ Total Credits 117

General Education Requirements ~ BBA Business Management …..…..Total 30

Health Education: EDUC 115 Healthier Living ……….…….Total 2 History: HIST 276 Selected Themes in Rhodesian/Zimbabwean History ...……….………..Total 2

Languages & Communication ...……….………..Total 3

COMM 102 Communication Skills………...………3

Mathematics & Computer Science ………...….Total 6

INSY 110 Computers and Business Information Systems ………..3

MATH 181 Business Algebra……….……..…3

Natural Sciences: BIOL 389 Science of Origins ………..………..Total 2 Religion & Philosophy ...………..……….Total 12

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RELT 105 Christian Beliefs ………..……….4

RELT 180 Studies in the Gospel...3

RELT 355 Religion & Ethics in Modern Society ……….….…..3

Social/Spiritual Development ……….………Total 0 CONV 001-402 Convocation ……….………..0

ORIE 100 Orientation ……….……….0

Work Experience: BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment ………...……Total 3

Core Requirements ~ BBA Business Management ………..……….Total 45

ACCT 111 Financial Accounting 1A………...……….4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting 1B………..…4

ACCT 431 Cost Accounting ……….……….………...3

ACCT 432 Management Accounting ……….………...…3

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics ……….………..………..3

ECON 216 Principles of Microeconomics ……….……….………...3

FNCE 287 Business Finance ………..………..………3

INSY 200 Management Information Systems……….3

MGMT 155 Principles of Management ………..……….………..…..3

MGMT 166 Entrepreneurship ………..……….…..3

MGMT 241 Business Law I ………..…….…3

MGMT 242 Business Law II ……….………..………..…………..…3

MKTG 126 Principles of Marketing ………..……….………...3

Concentration Requirements ~ BBA Business Management ……..…….Total 30/39

FNCE 255 Investment & Portfolio Management …..………..………..……….…...3

FNCE 265 Money & Banking ………….……….………..….3

MGMT 265 International Business Environment ……….………...3

MGMT 275 Management for Non Profit Organisations……..………...3

MGMT 286 Insurance & Risk Management ………..………..……….………….…3

MGMT 296 Production & Operations Managers …………..……….……….3

MGMT 415 Organizational Behaviour ………..……….………..…………..3

MGMT 440 Material Acquisition & Control ………..………..……….………..3

MGMT 446 Personnel Psychology ……….……….……….……….3

MGMT 450 Personnel Law ……….………..…...…3

MGMT 485 Human Resources Management ……….……….………...…3

MKTG 425 Services Marketing ………..………3

MGMT 496 Strategic Management ……….…....3

Cognate Requirements ~ BBA Business Management ………Total 6

MATH 182 Business Calculus II ………..………..………..….3

STAT 285 Statistical Methods I ………..………...3

MINOR ~ BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

For students from other faculties ~ 27 Total Credits

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A student who is enrolled in another faculty may choose to complete a minor in Business Management by taking the following courses:

Required Courses ~ Minor in Business Management

………..…………..Total 21

MGMT 155 Principles of Management ………..…....………..3

MGMT 166 Entrepreneurship ………..……….…………3

MGMT 275 Management for Non-Profit Organisations ……….3

MGMT 415 Organizational Behaviour ……….3

MGMT 446 Industrial & Personnel Psychology ……….………3

MKTG 126 Principles of Marketing ………..………....3

MGMT 485 Human Resource Management ...3

Required Course – For Students from Faculty of Business ………..………..Total 9

Complete the above courses and additional 9 credits selected from concentration requirements.

Electives ~ Minor in Business Management………..………..Total 6

Students from other Faculties: Select any 6 credits from BBA Core requirements. Students from Faculty of Business: Select any 6 credits from Concentration requirements. If the student wishes to convert the minor into a major, such a student will be required to have the entry requirement for the major.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ~ MARKETING

Total Credits ~ 117

General Education Requirements ~ BBA Marketing

……..……….Total 30 History: HIST 276 Selected Themes in Rhodesian/Zimbabwean History.…………..………Total 2 Health Education: HLED 115 Healthier Living ……….……….………Total 2 Languages & Communication Skills ………Total 3 ENGL 102 Communication Skills ………..……….………..3

Mathematics & Computer Science ……….……….………..Total 6 INSY 110 Computer and Business Information Systems ……….…………3

MATH 181 Business Algebra ………3

Natural Sciences: BIOL 389 Science of Origins………..………..Total 2 Religion & Philosophy ………Total 12 RELB 180 Studies in the Gospel ...3

RELT 215 Philosophy of Christian Education….………2

RELT 105 Christian Beliefs ………..……….………4

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Social/Spiritual Development ………....………..Total 0

CONV 001-302 Convocation ……….……….……….0

ORIE 100 Orientation ……….…...………..0

Work Experience: BSIA 300 Industrial Attachment………...Total 3

Core Requirements ~ BBA Marketing ………...….Total 51

ACCT 111 Financial Accounting IA ………....………...4

ACCT 112 Financial Accounting IB ………....………...4

ACCT 431 Cost Accounting ………...………..3

ACCT 432 Management Accounting ………..………...…3

MGMT 155 Principles of Management ……….………….…3

MGMT 166 Entrepreneurship………....………3

MGMT 241 Business Law I ………..………...3

MGMT 241 Business Law I ………..……….3

MGMT 296 Productions & Operations Management ………..3

MGMT 485 Human Resources Management ………....…3

ECON 215 Principles of Microeconomics………..……….3

ECON 216 Principles of Microeconomics………..……….3

FNCE 287 Business Finance ……….………3

INSY 200 Management Information Systems………...…3

MKTG 126 Principles of Marketing ……….…..3

Concentration Requirements ~ BBA Marketing………...……Total

30 MKTG 221 Marketing Management ………...………..3

MKTG 225 Advertising & Promotion ……….………..3

MKTG 235 Sales Management ………..………..3

MKTG 240 Consumer Behaviour ……….3

MKTG 425 Services Marketing ………..………3

MKTG 431 International Marketing ………..………...3

MKTG 440 Marketing Channel Management ……….………3

MKTG 445 Marketing Research ……….………..3

MKTG 246 Industrial Marketing ………...3

MKTG 460 Strategic Marketing ………...3

Cognate Requirements ~ BBA Marketing ……….………....……….Total 6

MATH 182 Business Calculus ……….……….………..3

STAT 285 Statistical Methods I……….……….3

MINOR ~ MARKETING

Total Credits ~ 27

A student who is enrolled in the University may choose to complete a minor in Marketing by taking the following courses:

Required Courses ~ Minor in Marketing

………....………Total 21 MGMT 155 Principles of Management ………..3

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MKTG 221 Marketing Management ………..………..3

MKTG 225 Advertising & Promotion ……….3

MKTG 235 Sales Management ……….……….3

MKTG 240 Consumer Behaviour ……….………3

MKTG 425 Services Marketing ……….……….3

Electives ~ Minor in Marketing………Total 6

Students from other faculties:

Select any 6 credits from BBA Core requirements.

Students from Faculty of Business:

Select any 6 credits from Concentration Requirements.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BUSINESS STUDIES

MGMT 090 Introduction to Business 3 Credits Note: This is exclusively a Pre-University course.

This course provides a basic understanding on the study of business environment, including the role of business in society, analysis of the functions of a business enterprise, and contemporary problems and future challenges.

MGMT 155 Principles of Management 3 Credits

An introduction to the concepts of effective and efficient management of business organisations. The primary emphasis includes the history and development of management thought, functions of management, organization, leadership & motivation, controlling, budgeting & non-budgetary controls.

MGMT 166 Entrepreneurship 3 Credits Pre-Requisite: MGMT 155

This course provides an understanding of entrepreneurship in individuals, environmental assessment, and preparation for new entrepreneurship ventures. Furthermore ,it enables students to develop and implement an effective business plan; evaluation of entrepreneurial opportunities, structuring and legal issues associated with new business ventures, knowledge in start-up financing, organizing, marketing and managing of entrepreneurship.

MGMT 241 Business Law 1 3 Credits

This is a course of Mercantile Law and is intended to familiarize students with the basic laws tha