PART

YEARBOOK 2019

4
FACULTY OF
COMPUTING
AND INFORMATICS

(Note: The final interpretation of all regulations in this Yearbook for the Faculty of Computing
and Informatics shall be vested in Council).
Faculty of Computing and Informatics - Yearbook 2019

NOTE

The Yearbook for the Faculty of Computing and Informatics is valid for 2019 only. Curricula and syllabi may be amended for 2020.

It is obtainable free of charge from:

The Registrar
Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST)
Private Bag 13388
Windhoek
NAMIBIA

Location: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek

Telephone: (+264-61) 207 2008 / 2118

Fax: (+264-61) 207 9113

Website: www.nust.na

E-mail: [email protected]

Although the information contained in this Yearbook has been compiled as accurately as possible, Council and Senate accept no
responsibility for any errors and omissions, which may occur. The University retains the right to amend regulations or conditions
without prior notice.

Due to the rapidly changing external environment that many programmes operate in, and the University’s desire to remain constantly
relevant in its offerings, some programmes may be significantly amended after publication of this Yearbook. Please consult our
website for the latest versions of our curricula, syllabi and academic regulations.

The fact that particulars of a specific programme, field of study, subject, or course have been included in this Yearbook does not
necessarily mean that such a programme, field of study, subject, or course will be offered in the academic year 2019.

© Namibia University of Science and Technology/Office of the Registrar.

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CONTACT DETAILS

Central Administration and Lecturers’ Offices

Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Street Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Student post to: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Website: www.nust.na
Email: [email protected]

CENTRE FOR OPEN AND LIFELONG LEARNING

Postal Address: Private Bag 13388, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Street Address: 13 Storch Street, Windhoek, NAMIBIA
Tel: 207 2081/2206
Fax: 207 9208
Website: www.nust.na/coll
E-mail: [email protected]

TELEPHONE NUMBERS
NUST Switchboard Operator: 207 9111

Office of the Vice Chancellor: Vice Chancellor 207 2000/1-3

Deputy Vice Chancellor: Administration and Finance 207 2004/5
Deputy Vice Chancellor: Academic Affairs 207 2280/1
Deputy Vice Chancellor: Research and Innovation 207 2881

Office of the Registrar: Registrar 207 2008/2118

Assistant Registrar: Academic Administration 207 2351/2667
Examinations Office 207 2027/2412
Student Enquiries, Registrations, and Records 207 2056

Office of the Bursar: Bursar 207 2007

Department of Student Services: Director 207 2165

Students Councillor 207 2270
Cultural Department 207 2070
Sports Department 207 2298

Students Representative Council: 207 2457

Information & Communications Technology: Director 207 2275
Library & Information Services: Library, Enquiries and Loan Counter 207 2022/2621
Hostels:
Men: Shangri-La Superintendent 207 2132
House Committee 207 2375
Call Office 229413/233130

Ladies: Mon Resa Superintendent 207 2131

House Committee 207 2127
Call Office 229405/234193/233100
Ladies: Höpker Superintendent 207 2131
House Committee 207 2130

NB: The international code in all numbers is +264-61

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CONTENTS

FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS FACULTY CODE 1
Page

Note...........................................................................................................................................................................................................ii
Contact Details..........................................................................................................................................................................................iii
Contents....................................................................................................................................................................................................iv
Staff........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES.............................................................................................................................................3

Department of Computer Science.......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Bachelor of Computer Science (Systems Administration, Communication Networks or Software Development)................................ 4
Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security.................................................................................................................................... 7
Department of Informatics................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Bachelor of Informatics.......................................................................................................................................................................... 10

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES..............................................................................................................................................12

Department of Computer Science............................................................................................................................................12

Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (with specialisation in Communication
Networks, Software Development, Mobile Development, Information Security or Digital Forensics)................................................ 12
Master of Computer Science (with specialisations in Communication Networks,
Software Development, Mobile Development, Information Security or Digital Forensics).................................................................. 14
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science.................................................................................................................................. 16

Department of Informatics................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Postgraduate Certificate in Information & Communication Technology Policy and Regulations (Phased in 2018)............................. 18
Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit)................................................................................................... 20
Bachelor of Informatics Honours (with specialisation in Web Informatics or Business Informatics)................................................... 23
Master of Informatics . ................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Informatics .................................................................................................................................................... 27

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FACULTY OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATICS FACULTY CODE 1

OFFICE OF THE DEAN

Dean : Dr Anicia Peters, PhD: Human Computer Interaction (Iowa State), M.Sc.: Human
Computer Interaction (Iowa State), B.Tech.: Bus. Comp. cum laude (PoN), ND: Bus.
Comp. cum laude (PoN)
Associate Dean: Research and Innovation : Prof Hippolyte N Muyingi, PhD: Power Electronics, cum laude (VUB, Brussels),
M.Sc.: Elec. Eng. cum laude (UNAZA), B.Sc.: Elec. Eng. (UNAZA, DRC)
Associate Dean: Teaching and Learning : Colin Stanley, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UNIBZ, Italy), B.Tech Hons.: Software Development
(PoN), National Diploma Software Engineering (PoN)
Faculty Officer : Julia Semi, PG Dip: Business Administration (UNAM), ND.: Commerce (PoN)
Telephone Number : 061-207 2923
Fax Number : 061-207 9923
Email Address : [email protected]
Secretary : Jesaria Khom-Oabes
Telephone Number : +264 61 207 2052
Email Address : [email protected]
PC Support Officer : +264 61 207 2084
Lab Technician : +264 61 207 2084

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Code 22
Head of Department : Dr Guy-Alain Zodi Lusilao, PhD. Elec. Eng. (UCT), M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (US), PG Dip:
Math. Sc. (AIMS-SA), B.Sc. Hons.: Computing & Maths. cum laude (Univ. Kinshasa)
Deputy Head of Department
(Software Dev. and Mobile Dev. Tracks) : Gereon Koch-Kapuire, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UCT). B.Tech.: Bus. Comp. (PoN), ND: Bus.
Comp.
Acting Deputy Head of Department
(System Adm. and Networking Tracks : Loini Iiyambo, M.Sc.: Elec. Eng. (UCT), B.Sc. Hons.: Comp. Sc. (UJ), B.Sc.: IT (UNAM)
Secretary : Rachel Amundaba, B.:Log.Hons. (NUST), B.Tech.: Business Admin (PoN), Dip.: Com.
Telephone Number : 061- 207-2052
E-mail : [email protected]
Academic Staff : Prof Heike Winschiers-Theophilus, Dr. rer. nat. (Hamburg), Dip.-Inf. (Hamburg),
: Prof Dharm Singh Jat, PhD: Comp. Sci. & Eng. (MLSU, India), ME: Comp. Sci. & Eng.
(India)
: Prof Jurgen Sieck, PhD: Applied Maths. (Humboldt, Germany)
: Prof Jose Quenum, PhD: Comp. Sci. (UPMC), M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UPD, Paris), Maitrise
Hons. (UPD, Paris), B.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UND, Bénin)
: Dr Fungai Bhunu Shava, PhD: IT (NMMU), M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UZ), B.Sc.: Comp. Sci. &
Maths. (UZ)
: Isaac Nhamu, M.Sc.: Computer Science (National University of Science and
Technology), B.Sc.: Computer Science (Univ. of Zimbabwe), Dipl.: TVET (Gweru
Technical College), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional – SQL Server)
: Jeremiah Lumbasi, M.Sc.: IT (UNAM), B.Sc. Hons. (Moi Univ.)
: Mercy Bere-Chitauro, MIT, (Comp. Net.), B.Sc.: Comp. Sci. & Math. (UZ), CCNA,
CCNP (R+S), CCNA Instr. Linux
: Shadreck Chitauro, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (NUST), BIT. Hons.: Comp. Net. (PoN), B.Sc.:
Comp. Sci. & Math. (UZ), CCNP, CCNP (R+S), CCNA Instr. Linux
: Nasimane Ekandjo, BIT. Hons.: Comp. Net. (PoN)
: Peter Gallert, M.A. Logic, Media Sci. (Leipzig), CCAI
: Shilumbe Chivuno-Kuria, MIT: Softw. Dev. (PoN), B.Sc.: Comp. Sci./Psych. (UNAM)
: Himeezembi Kahorongo, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UNO), B.Tech.: Bus. Comp.(PoN/German
Hochschule Flensburg)
: Mike Abia, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UZ), B.Sc. Hons.: Comp. Sci. (NUST), B.Sc.: Hons. Applied
Maths. (NUST)
: Rosetha Kays, B. IT. (NUST), B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Software Dev. (NUST)
: Simon H. Muchinenyika, MIT (PoN), B.Sc. Hons.: Comp. Sci. (MSU)
: Josephina Mikka, B.Sc. Hons.: Comp. Sci. (UNAM)
: Herman Kandjimi, B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Software Dev. (NUST), B.Sc.: Comp. Sci. &
Applied Maths. (UCT)
: Ndinelago T Nashandi, B.Tech. Hons.: Info Sys (Russia)
: Shoopala Nambahu, B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Comm. Network. (NUST), B.IT.: Sys. Admin.
& Netw. (PoN)
: Albertina Shilongo, B.IT Hons.: Comp. Netw. (PoN)

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: Nasimane Ekandjo, B.IT Hons.: Comp. Netw. (PoN), B.IT Systems Admin. & Netw.
(PoN)
: Attlee Gamundani, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (UZ), B.Sc. Hons.: Information Systems
(Midlands State University)
: Julius Silaa, M. IT.: Comm. Netw. (NUST), B.IT.: Syst. Admin & Netw. (PoN)
: Teresia Ankome, B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Comm. Network (NUST), B.IT: Systems Admin.
& Netw. (PoN)
: Edward Nepolo, B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Comm. Network. (NUST), B.IT: Systems Admin.
& Netw. (PoN)
: Uakomba Mbasuva, B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Info. Security. Netw. (NUST), B.IT.: Sys.
Admin. & Netw. (NUST)
: Jovita N. Mateus, M.Sc.: Comp. Sci. (NUST), B. Comp. Sci. Hons.: Comm. Netw.
(NUST), B.IT: Sys. Admin. & Netw. (PoN)

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS Code 23
Head of Department : Dr Suama Hamunyela, PhD Informatics (NUST), M.Tech. IT (CPUT), B.Tech.: Business
Comp. (PoN), ND: Bus. Comp. (PoN)
Deputy Head of Department : Johnson Billawer, M.Sc.: Business Info. Systems (Aus.), B.Tech.: Bus. Comp. (PoN),
ND: Bus. Comp. (PoN)
Secretary : Shivute Hilya, B.: Office Management & Technology (PoN)
Telephone Number : 061- 207-2481
E-mail : [email protected]
Academic Staff : Prof Hussein Jazri, M.Sc.: Information Security, MBA (Univ Putra), PG Dipl.: System
Analysis (Malaysia), B.Sc.: Engineering (USA)
: Dr Samuel Akinsola, D.Tech. BIS (TUT), M.Tech. BIS (TUT), B.Tech. Hons.: Comp. Sci.
(Nigeria)
: Dr Gloria E. Iyawa, PhD Info. Sys. (UNISA), M.Sc. Comp. (UNISA), B.Sc. Hons.: Comp.
Sci. & IT. (UNAM)
: Dr Jude Osakwe, PhD Informatics (NUST), M.Sc.: IT (NIGERIA), B.Sc. Hons.: Stat
(UNIZIK)
: Dr Edmore Chikohora, PhD: Comp. Sc. (NWU), M.Sc.: Comp. Sc. (NUST, Zimbabwe),
B.Sc.: Math. & Comp. Sc. with Ed. (Cuba), SAP ERP Certified Associate
: Admire Kachepa, M.Sc.: Applied Math. & Comp. Sci. (RUDN University, Russia), B.Sc.:
Applied Math. & Comp. Sci. (RUDN University, Russia)
: Eliazer Mbaeva, B.IT. Hons.: Business Comp. (PoN)
: Nkululeko Mthembo, BBA, Comp. & Mgmt. IS (Solusi)
: Helena Nahum, M.Sc.: Comp. Sc. (Joeusuu University, Finland), B.Sc.: Comp. Sci.
(UNAM)
: Munyaradzi Maravanyika, M.Sc. (Zim), B.Sc.: Edu. & Comp. Sci. (Bindura Uni. of Sc.
Edu.)
: Katazo Amunkete, B.IT Hons.: Bus. Comp. (PoN), B. IT: Sys. Admin. (PoN), ND: Info.
Tech. (PoN)
: Sinte Mutelo, B. Informatics Hons.: Bus. Info. (NUST), B.IT: Bus. Comp. (PoN), FD Edu:
(UNAM), BETD (UNAM)
: Irja Shaanika, M.: Informatics (NUST), B. IT Hons.: Bus Comp. (PoN), B. IT Bus Comp.
(PoN)

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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED CODES

Bachelor of Computer Science (Systems Administration, Communication Networks or Software Development)
(Phased in since 2014) 07BACS
Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security (Phased in since 2016) 07BCCS
Bachelor of Informatics (Phased in since 2014) 07BAIF

Description
Computer Science and Informatics refers to the skills and knowledge needed to design applications and operate computer systems.
Computer Science and Informatics studies at the Namibia University of Science and Technology offer different areas of specialisations
as well as different exit levels.

Bachelor of Information Technology: for those who successfully completed all requirements for the three-year degree of the
phasing out programmes.

Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Informatics: for those who successfully completed all requirements for the three-
year degree of the phasing in (2014) programme.

Special Faculty Assessment Regulations

There are situations where assessment of an individual course provided by other Faculties will supersede assessment regulations.
This is reflected in the course documentation.

Course Evaluation for all courses offered by the Faculty utilising in-course assessment and a Theory Paper and a Practical Paper
• An in-course mark is determined by continuous evaluation made up of tests and practicals during the semester.
• Students must have satisfactorily completed to the minimum standard (40 % overall) all practicals and tests during the year to
be admitted to the final examination. E.g. a class mark of 40 %.

Final Examination consists of two papers: Theory and Practical

• A sub-minimum of 40 % must be obtained in each paper. The combined examination mark must be at least 50 % overall.
• In-course mark and examination mark shall be used jointly to determine the final mark in the ratio of 50 % (semester mark) to
50 % (examination mark).

Course Evaluation for all courses offered by the Faculty utilising in-course assessment and a Theory Paper
• An in-course mark is determined by continuous evaluation made up of tests and assignments during the semester.
• Students must have satisfactorily completed to the minimum standard (40 % overall) all assignments and tests during the year
to be admitted to the final examination.

Final examination consists of one Theory paper

• A sub-minimum of 40 % must be obtained in the examination.
• In-course mark and examination mark shall be used jointly to determine the final mark in the ratio of 50 % semester mark to
50 % examination mark.

Course Evaluation for all courses offered by the Faculty using Continuous Evaluation only
• The semester mark is determined by continuous evaluation made up of tests and assignments during the year.
• The course mark is the final mark.
• Students must obtain a 50 % mark to pass the course.
• Supplementary tests and extensions will be defined within the individual course outline.

NB: For all assessments the Faculty plagiarism policy applies.

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DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Code 22

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE (SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION, COMMUNICATION NETWORKS OR SOFTWARE

DEVELOPMENT) 07BACS

NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 365 NQF Qualification ID: Q0513

Description
The Bachelor of Computer Science aims at providing educational opportunities for students who are interested in and motivated to
work as Computer Scientists, Software Developers, Systems Administrators or Networks Specialists. This programme is purposefully
designed to provide skillful, competent and motivated graduates for the increasing and numerous challenging tasks of Computing
and Information Technology (CIT) in the country and the Khomas region at large. Students will have the opportunity to develop
the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical as well as key transferable skills, and apply these to address/solve CIT related
problems/challenges in the context of an organisation, or the community. Overall, this degree specifically aims at:

• Providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories, frameworks and problem-solving
techniques of CIT;
• Developing the ability of students to analyse information from a wide range of sources;
• Equipping students with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as members of a team;
• Enabling students to communicate effectively in the workplace.

The programme intends to provide a diverse range of skills and competencies that are both discipline-specific and job-related. The
curriculum is structured to facilitate specialisation in the areas of Systems Administration, Communication Networks and Software
Development. The programme also intends to facilitate the development of highly generic cognitive and intellectual skills that would
enable graduates to apply their knowledge and learnt competencies to the practices of CIT taking into consideration international
generally accepted practices.

Admission Requirements
Candidates may be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Computer Science if they meet the University’s General Admission
Requirements (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Yearbook). In addition, students must have a minimum D-symbol in NSSC Mathematics at
Ordinary Level, or equivalent.

Articulation Arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for
course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. The maximum credit that can be
granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science, students will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in the
same, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 8.

CURRICULUM

Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisites NQF NQF
Levels Credits
BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8
MIT112S Mathematics for IT 1A None 5 10
PRG510S Programming 1 None 5 10
PLU411S Principles of English Language Use None 4 NCB
MNS511S Management Information Systems None 5 10
COA511S Computer Organisation and Architecture None 5 10

Semester 2
OOP521S Object Oriented Programming Programming 1 5 10
ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10
MIT122S Mathematics for IT 1B Mathematics for IT 1A 5 10
WDF521S Web Development Fundamentals None
EPR511S English in Practice Principles of English Language Use/ 5 NCB
Language in Practice, or Language in
Practice A, or Module 2, or Exemption
OSN521S Intro. to Operating Systems & Networks Computer Organisation and Architecture 5 10

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Year 2
Semester3
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or Language in Practice B, 5 14
or Module 3, or Exemption
ISS610S IT Systems Security Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
DSA610S Data Structures and Algorithms None 6 12
DBF510S Database Fundamentals None 5 10
ICN511S Introduction to Computer Networking Introduction to Operating Systems and 5 10
Networks
ASP610S Applied Statistics & Probability for IT Mathematics for IT 1B 9 14

Semester 4
ONE of the following Strands depending on specialisation:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION STRAND
OPS621S Operating Systems Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
WTN620S Web Technologies Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
SAD622S Systems Administration Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
DTS620S Distributed Systems Introduction to Computer Networking 6 12
SAU620S Systems Audit IT Systems Security

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS STRAND

OPS621S Operating Systems Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
CMN620S Communication Networks Introduction to Computer Networking 6 12
SAD622S Systems Administration Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
NWS620S Network Security IT Systems Security; and 6 12
Introduction to Computer Networking
WLT620S Wireless Technologies Introduction to Computer Networking 6 12

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STRAND
OPS621S Operating Systems Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
DSP620S Distributed Systems Programming Object Oriented Programming 6 12
PRG620S Programming 2 Programming 1 6 12
SEH620S Software Engineering 1 and HCI Web Development Fundamentals 6 12
DPT621S Database Programming and Techniques Database Fundamentals 6 12

Year 3
Semester 5
CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12

Plus ONE of the following Strands depending on specialisation, and based on choice made in Semester 4:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION STRAND
ICE712S Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship None 7 12
IIS711S Internet and Intranet Systems Administration Systems Administration 7 12
CFR712S Computer Forensics Systems Audit 7 12
SVT710S Systems Virtualisation Operating Systems 7 12

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS STRAND

ICE712S Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship None 7 12
IWT711S Internet and WAN Telecommunication Communication Networks 7 12
NDP710S Network Design and Performance Communication Networks 7 12
SVT710S Systems Virtualisation Operating Systems 7 12

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STRAND

ICE712S Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship None 7 12
AIG710S Artificial Intelligence and Computer Applied Statistics & Graphics Probability for IT; 7 12
and Data Structures and Algorithms

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DWM710S Data and Web Mining Database Programming and Techniques 7 12

APG710S Advanced Programming Data Structures and Algorithms 7 12

Year 3
Semester 6
WIL710S Work Integrated Learning (WIL) All semester 4 courses; and a maximum of 7 48
2 outstanding semester 5 courses

Plus ONE of the following Strands depending on specialisation, and based on choice made in previous Semesters:
SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNICATION NETWORKS STRANDS
PTM721S Project Management None 7 12
DBA721S Database Administration Database Fundamentals; and Systems
Administration
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STRAND
PTM721S Project Management None 7 12
SEN721S Software Engineering 2 Software Engineering 1 and HCI 7 12

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BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE IN CYBER SECURITY 07BCCS

NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 372 NQF Qualification ID: Q0656

Description
The Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security aims at providing educational opportunities for students who are interested in
and motivated to work as Cyber Security Professionals. Cyber Security is a computing discipline that deals with digital information
assurance and its security. This programme is purposefully designed to provide skilled, competent and motivated graduates for
the increasing and numerous challenging tasks of Computing and Information Assurance and Security (IAS) in the country and
the region at large. Students will have the opportunity to develop the required cognitive/intellectual skills, practical as well as key
transferable skills, and apply these to address/solve Information Assurance and Security related problems/challenges in the context
of an organisation, a country or individual end-user.

Admission Requirements
Candidates may be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security if they meet the University’s
General Admission Requirements (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook). In addition, students must have a minimum D-symbol in
Grade 12/NSSC Mathematics at Ordinary Level, or equivalent.

Articulation Arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for
course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted
is 50 % of the credits for a qualification.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security, students will ordinarily be able to pursue further
studies in the same, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 8.

Mode of Delivery
The programme will be delivered on the full-time and part-time modes in accordance with the University’s rules. The e-learning
mode will only be considered after the programme is deemed to have reached a certain level of maturity.

Requirements for Qualification Award

The Bachelor of Computer Science in Cyber Security degree will be awarded to students credited with a minimum of 372 NQF
credits, and who have met the detailed requirements as set out below. In addition, students should meet the administrative and
financial requirements as spelt out in Part 1 of the NUST Yearbook.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching and learning strategies are described in the syllabus outlines for the different courses. The requirements of the NQF
underline the acquisition of cognitive skills and competencies exceeding the knowledge and understanding of subject-specific
knowledge items and professional/technical competencies. Thus, the qualification focuses on the engagement of students in an
interactive learning process in order to provide for the development of generic cognitive and intellectual skills, key transferable skills,
and, as the case may be, subject-specific and/or professional/technical practical skills.

This learning process will be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, requiring specific tasks to be carried out by the student,
including the following:
• Formal weekly face-to-face (interactive) contact and presentation using PowerPoint slides, smart boards, whiteboards and
handouts;
• Formal weekly laboratory exercises and practice;
• Student portfolios;
• Formal tutorial and supervised self-study sessions;
• Self-learning through online links;
• Promotion of team learning through group projects;
• Individual and home assignments;
• Use of e-learning platform (including emails and blog/- forum);
• Discussion and student presentations (assignment results and other activities);
• Guest lecturers with open discussion, when appropriate;
• Webinar/ Online conferencing/ excursion;
• Computer/- Web-based simulation;
• Seminars.

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Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

This programme also includes a component of Work Integrated Learning (WIL) which integrates work experiences with learning in a
way traditional education cannot do. It provides students with opportunities to:
• Execute tasks related to Cyber Security at the workplace;
• Network with professionals and build relationships that can help students in their future endeavours;
• Have access to companies for full-time positions after graduation once good rapport has been established between the
students and the companies;
• Interact with people from diverse backgrounds and develop interpersonal skills that are not possible in a classroom
environment.

The three courses that are done in the same semester as WIL, will be taught before the students go for WIL, and will be done through
an accelerated teaching approach, and assessed using “Diversified Continuous Assessment” mode; some of the assessments will be
carried out while the students are busy with their WIL.

Transition Arrangements
This is a new programme which does not replace any existing programme(s). Transition arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.

CURRICULUM

Course Code Course Title Prerequisites NQF NQF

Level Credits
Year 1
Semester 1
BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8
MIT112S Mathematics for IT 1A None 5 10
PRG510S Programming 1 None 5 10
PLU411S Principles of English Language Use None 4 NCB
IIS511S Introduction to Information Security None 5 10
COA511S Computer Organisation and Architecture None 5 10

Semester 2
OOP521S Object Oriented Programming Programming 1 5 10
ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10
MIT122S Mathematics for IT 1B Mathematics for IT 1A 5 10
WDF521S Web Development Fundamentals None 5 10
EPR 511S English in Practice Principles of English Language Use/ 5 NCB
Language in Practice, or Language in
Practice A, or Module 2, or Exemption
OSN521S Introduction to Operating Systems and Networks Computer Organisation and Architecture 5 10

Year 2
Semester 3
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or Language in, 5 14
Practice B or Module 3, or Exemption
ISS610S IT Systems Security Introduction to Operating Systems and 6 12
Networks
DSA610S Data Structures and Algorithms None 6 12
DBF510S Database Fundamentals None 5 10
ICN511S Intro. to Computer Networking Introduction to Operating Systems and 5 10
Networks
ASP610S Applied Statistics & Probability for IT Mathematics for IT 1B 6 14

Semester 4
WTN620S Web Technologies Intro. to Operating Systems and Networks 6 12
SAD622S Systems Administration Intro. to Operating Systems and Networks 6 12
CMN620S Communication Networks Intro. to Computer Networking 6 12
ITC621S Introduction to Cryptography None 6 12
WLT620S Wireless Technologies Introduction to Computer Networking 6 12
DSP620S Distributed Systems Programming Object Oriented Programming 6 12

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Year 3
Semester 5
NWS620S Network Security IT Systems Security; and Introduction to 6 12
Computer Networking
DFC711S Digital Forensics 1 – Forensics Computing Introduction to Cryptography 7 12
CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12
IWT711S Internet and WAN Telecommunication Communication Networks 7 12
OPS621S Operating Systems Introduction to Operating Systems 6 12

Semester 6
WCS721S Work Integrated Learning (WIL) All semester 4 courses; and a maximum 7 36
of 2 outstanding Semester 5 courses
CIP721S Critical Infrastructure Protection and Control Systems Administration 7 12
Systems Security
DFC721S Digital Forensics 2 – Internet Forensics Digital Forensics 1 – Forensics Computing 7 10
and Steganography
IAR721S Intrusion Analysis and Response Network Security 7 12

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS Code 23

QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
Bachelor of Informatics 07BAIF

BACHELOR OF INFORMATICS (Phased in 2014) 07BAIF

NQF Level: 7 NQF Credits: 375 NQF Qualification ID: Q0512

Description
The Bachelor of Informatics aims at providing educational opportunities for students who are interested in and motivated to work as
Informatics Specialists in Business Computing, Information Systems or related practices. This programme is purposefully designed to
provide skillful, competent and motivated graduates for the increasing and numerous challenging tasks of Business Computing and
Informatics in the country and the region at large. Students will have the opportunity to develop the required cognitive/intellectual
skills, practical as well as key transferable skills, and apply these in order to address/solve Computing and Informatics (CI) problems/
challenges in the context of an organisation.

Overall, this programme aims at:

• Providing students with a sound foundation in the fundamental concepts, theories and frameworks of Business Computing
and Informatics;
• Developing the ability of students to analyse information from a wide range of sources;
• Equipping students with the requisite skills to work effectively as individuals and as members of a team;
• Enabling students to communicate effectively in the workplace.

The programme intends to provide a diverse range of skills and competencies that are both discipline-specific and job-related. The
programme also intends to facilitate the development of highly generic cognitive and intellectual skills that would enable graduates
to apply their knowledge and learnt competencies to the practices of Business Computing and Informatics, taking into consideration
international generally accepted practices.

Admission Requirements
Candidates may be considered for admission to the Bachelor of Informatics if they meet the University’s General Admission
Requirements (GI2.1 in Part 1 of the Yearbook). In addition, students must have a minimum D-symbol in NSSC Mathematics at
Ordinary Level, or equivalent.

Articulation Arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for
course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. Maximum credit that can be granted
is 50 % of the credit for a qualification.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Informatics, students will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in Informatics,
or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 8.

CURRICULUM

Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisites NQF NQF
Level Credits
BSC410S Basic Science None 4 8
MIT112S Mathematics for IT 1A None 5 10
PRG510S Programming 1 None 5 10
PLU411S Principles of English Language Use None 4 NCB
MNS511S Management Information Systems None 5 10
COA511S Computer Organisation and Architecture None 5 10

Semester 2
OOP521S Object Oriented Programming Programming 1 5 10
ICT521S Information Competence None 5 10
MIT122S Mathematics for IT 1B Mathematics for IT 1A 5 10
WDF521S Web Development Fundamentals None 5 10

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EPR511S English in Practice Principles of English Language Use/ 5 NCB

Language in Practice, orLanguage in
Practice A, or Module 2, or Exemption
OSN521S Introduction to Operating Systems and Networks Computer Organisation and Architecture 5 10

Year 2
Semester 3
EAP511S English for Academic Purposes English in Practice, or Language 5 14
in Practice B, or Module 3, or Exemption
ISS610S IT Systems Security Intro. to Operating Systems 6 12
and Networks
DSA610S Data Structures and Algorithms None 6 12
DBF510S Database Fundamentals None 5 10
ICN511S Introduction to Computer Networking Intro. to Operating Systems 5 10
and Networks
ASP610S Applied Statistics & Probability for IT Mathematics for IT 1B 6 14

Semester 4
SEH620S Software Engineering 1 and HCI Web Dev. Fundamentals 6 12
DPT621S Database Programming and Techniques Database Fundamentals 6 12
HIT620S Health Information Systems & Technology None 6 12
BAP620S Business Analysis & Process Management Management Information Systems 6 12
BAI620S Business Accounting for Informatics None 6 12
EWD621S Enterprise Web Application Development Object Oriented Programming 7 12

Year 3
Semester 5
IME511S Introduction to Marketing and its Environment None 5 10
MMA710S Multimedia Applications None 7 12
CSH710S Computer Systems for Healthcare Services Business Analysis & Process Mgmt. 7 12
CIS610S Contemporary Issues None 6 12
ICE712S Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship None 7 15

Semester 6
WIL710S Work Integrated Learning (WIL) All courses up to semester 4 and a maximum 7 48
of 2 outstanding semester 5 courses.
ERP720S Enterprise Resource Planning Systems Management Information Systems 7 12
PTM721S Project Management None 7 12

Transition Arrangements
The Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Computing (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until 2018 with
minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of 1st year students for the Bachelor of Information
Technology in Business Computing (old curriculum) was in January 2013.

Students who were registered in 2013 for the 1st year of the Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Computing (old
curriculum), and who failed more than 50 % of the courses at the end of 2013, will be required to change their registration to the
Bachelor of Informatics (new curriculum) and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with the information
in Table 1 below.

The Bachelor of Informatics (new curriculum), took effect from January 2014 and will be completely phased in by 2016. Courses will
only be offered based on the syllabi of new/revised courses in 2014 (1st year), 2015 (2nd year) and 2016 (3rd year). Students who fail
any of the courses on the Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Computing (old curriculum) will be required to repeat such
failed courses based on the syllabi of new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 2, below, for detailed information on
the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses in the old curriculum are failed.

The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Information Technology in Business Computing (old curriculum) is 2018
after which students must automatically switch to the Bachelor of Informatics (new curriculum).

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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED CODES

Bachelor of Informatics Honours (Web Informatics) 08BIFH
Bachelor of Informatics Honours (Business Informatics) 08BIHB
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (Communication Networks) 08BCHC
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (Software Development) 08BCSH
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (Mobile Development) 08BCHM
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (Information Security) 08BHIS
Bachelor of Computer Science Honours (Digital Forensics) 08BHDF
Post Graduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) 08PGCI
Post Graduate Certificate in ICT Policy and Regulations 22PCIT
Master of Informatics 09MINF
Master of Computer Science 09MCSC
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Informatics 10PDIN
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science 10PDCS

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Code 22

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS (COMMUNICATION NETWORKS) 08BCHC

BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS (SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT) 08BCSH
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS (MOBILE DEVELOPMENT) 08BCHM
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS (INFORMATION SECURITY) 08BHIS
BACHELOR OF COMPUTER SCIENCE HONOURS (DIGITAL FORENSICS) 08BHDF

Description
The Bachelor of Computer Science Honours is a postgraduate specialisation degree that aims at consolidating and deepening the
knowledge and skills of students in the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing their capacity to conduct supervised
research of an applied nature. The programme is purposefully designed to expose students to advanced concepts, theories, tools,
and methods of Computer Science. In this context, specific emphasis is placed on internationally accepted general standards and
practices, as well as key attributes that would enable graduates to assume supervisory/middle management and applied research
positions in the Computing industry, academia, and in the public sector in general.

The curriculum is structured to facilitate specialisation in the areas of Communication Networks, Software Development, and Mobile
Development.

Admission Requirements
Applicants may be considered for admission to this programme if they have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or a Bachelor
of Information Technology from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, or an equivalent qualification at NQF Level 7
from a recognised institution, worth at least 360 credits. Additional admission criteria may apply as set at the discretion of the
Department.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their applications:
• A professional resume, highlighting practical and professional Computing and IT experience, if applicable;
• A written proposal/motivation for undertaking further studies;
• A transcript of the undergraduate study.

Articulation Requirements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for
course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. The maximum credit that can be
granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Computer Science Honours, students will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies
in the same, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 9.

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CURRICULUM

Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisites
RIT812S Research Methodology None

PLUS one of the following Strands depending on Specialisation:

COMMUNICATION NETWORKS STRAND: (Register ALL courses from the strand selected)
BBN810S Broadband Networks None
ECN811S Emerging and Open Issues in Communication Networks None
MNA810S Mobile Networks and Architectures None

SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT STRAND: (Register All the courses from the strand elected)
ASD810S Advanced Software Development None
ESD811S Emerging and Open Issues in Software Development None
FMM810S Formal Methods None
MOBILE DEVELOPMENT STRAND: (Register All the courses from the strand elected)
MAD811S Mobile Applications Development None
EMD811S Emerging and Open Issues in Mobile
Development None
MNA810S Mobile Networks and Architectures None
INFORMATION SECURITY STRAND: (Register All the courses from the strand elected)
PTS811S Practical Network Security None
APC811S Applied Cryptography None
ISM811S Information Security Management and Assurance None
DIGITAL FORENSICS STRAND: (Register All the courses from the strand elected)
PTS811S Practical Network Security None
DFM811S Digital Forensics Management None
APC811S Applied Cryptography None

Semester 2
MTH820S Mini-thesis Research Methodology

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective courses for Specialisation in Communication Networks
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
WDS820S Wireless Data Networks and System None
SON820S Simulation of Networks None

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective courses for Specialisation in Software Development
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
MAD811S Mobile Applications Development None
PLC820S Programming Languages and Compilers None

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective courses for Specialisation in Mobile Development
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
IDE820S Interaction Design & Evaluation None
MPD820S Mobile Platforms and Development Environments None

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective courses for Specialisation in Information Security
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
CIT821S Critical Infrastructure Protection None
DSD821S Database Security and Data Protection None

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective Courses for Specialisation in Digital Forensics
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
CMF821S Computer and Multimedia Forensics None
MBF821S Mobile Forensics None

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MASTER OF COMPUTER SCIENCE 09MCSC

(with specialisation in Communication Networks, Software Development, Mobile Development, Information Security, Forensic
Computing)

NQF Level: 9 NQF Credits: 240 NQF Qualification ID: Q0504

Description
The Master of Computer Science programme is of interdisciplinary nature and aims at students interested in, and adequately
qualified and motivated, for graduate education to become scientific researchers in various fields of study related to Computer
Science. In this regard, the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB) defines Computer Science as focusing on the ‘theory of
computation, algorithms and data structures, programming methodology and languages, and computer elements and architecture’.
In addition to these four areas, CSAB also identifies fields such as software engineering, artificial intelligence, computer networking
and communication, database systems, parallel computation, distributed computation, computer-human interaction, computer
graphics, operating systems, and numerical and symbolic computation as being important areas of computer science.

The programme will enable students to deepen their knowledge of a particular Computer Science speciality for application, research
and/or management purposes. Possible fields of specialisation include Communication Networks, Software Development, Mobile
Development, Information Security and Forensic Computing. The precise focus of the research will be determined through dialogue
between the candidate and supervising staff, and will fall within the scope of the approved research clusters of the Faculty of
Computing and Informatics.

Students will develop a thorough understanding of relevant methodological approaches, and develop competence in the application
of qualitative, design, mixed-mode and quantitative research methods through participation in research projects under supervision
of experienced staff members. The development of research competence has prime priority in the context of this programme.
Students are required to design, undertake and report on research where Computer Science is the research focus and apply
techniques and/or deal with a specific application problem connected with the field of interest.

Admission Requirements
Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF level 8, or equivalent, in disciplines related to Computer
Science may be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised
research and may be required to make-up specific deficiencies in coursework at the discretion of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.
In addition, applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or test at the discretion of the Department.

Applicants from other institutions must submit detailed information on all courses in their previous qualifications, as well as contact
details of three referees. The latter also applies to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their
previous qualifications. Exceptions may be approved by the Faculty Postgraduate Committee, and all admissions are at the discretion
of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.

Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is approved
by the Higher Degrees Committee. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal
interview.

Assessment Strategies
Students are required to submit a research proposal six months after registration for approval by the Higher Degrees Committee.
It is compulsory that students attend regular research methodology seminars until successful defense and approval of the research
proposal. Students are required to present a work-in-progress report every six months during research seminars for monitoring and
assessment purposes. Students who fail the initial assessment of the research proposal will receive an extension of six months for
re-approval.

In compliance with the general requirements of Senate, students are required to submit a thesis for evaluation, which should
comply with international academic standards. The thesis requires students to work independently and to investigate their own
individual research topic. Students are required to cultivate a professional work ethic to deliver the combination of research,
analysis, communication and presentation demanded by their thesis. The thesis will be assessed in accordance with the rules for
studies at postgraduate level.

Students will present and defend their thesis before an appropriately constituted committee in accordance with the rules for
postgraduate studies at the University. The thesis will be returned to students for correction before final binding and archiving. Final
marks will only be released after correction of the thesis.

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Articulation Arrangements
The Master in Computer Science is a terminal qualification; hence articulation arrangements are not applicable.

Mode of Delivery
By Research Only.

Teaching and Learning

By Research Only

Requirements for Qualification Award

240 NQF Credits

Quality Assurance Arrangements

The final assessment of the thesis will be done by qualified academics and practitioners with Doctoral Degrees. The examiners must
be knowledgeable and respected individuals in the field with experience in assessment of postgraduate scientific reports or theses
and will be appointed by the Higher Degrees Committee upon the recommendation of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN COMPUTER SCIENCE 10PDCS

(with specialisation in Communication Networks, Software Development, Mobile Development, Information Security, Forensic
Computing)

NQF Level: 10 NQF Credits: 360 NQF Qualification ID: Q0505

Description
The PhD in Computer Science was conceptualized against the back-drop of the above imperatives in order to train scientific
researchers in various fields of study related to Computer Science (e.g. Communication Networks, Software Development,
Mobile Development, Information Security and Forensic Computing). Students will develop a thorough understanding of relevant
methodological approaches, and develop competence in the application of qualitative, design, mixed-mode and quantitative
research methodologies through participation in research projects under supervision of experienced staff members. The precise
focus of the research will be determined through dialogue between the candidate and supervising staff, and will fall within the scope
of the approved research clusters of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics.

The development of research competence has prime priority in the context of this PhD programme. Students are required to
investigate, design, and conduct independent research, where Computer Science is the research focus, apply advanced methods and
techniques and/or deal with a sophisticated application problem connected with the topic of interest. The research output, in the
form of a thesis, must contribute meaningfully and substantially to the existing body of knowledge in the field/area of specialisation
through comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of existing knowledge.

Admission Requirements
Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF Level 9, or equivalent, in Computer Science or related cognate
areas, may be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised
research at this level. In addition, applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview at the discretion of the department.
The final selection and admission of candidates will be approved by the Higher Degrees Committee.

Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is approved
by the Higher Degrees Committee. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal
interview.

Articulation Arrangements
The PhD in Computer Science is a terminal qualification; hence articulation arrangements are not applicable.

Assessment Strategies
Students are required to submit a research proposal six months after registration for approval by the Higher Degrees Committee.
It is compulsory that students attend regular research methodology seminars until successful defense and approval of the research
proposal. Students are required to present a work-in-progress report every six months during research seminars for monitoring and
assessment purposes. Students who fail the initial assessment of the research proposal will receive an extension of six months for
re-approval.

In compliance with the general requirements of Senate, students are required to submit a thesis for evaluation, which should
comply with international academic standards. The thesis requires students to work independently and to investigate their own
individual research topic. Students are required to cultivate a professional work ethic to deliver the combination of research,
analysis, communication and presentation demanded by their thesis. The thesis will be assessed in accordance with the rules for
studies at postgraduate level.

Students will present and defend their thesis before an appropriately constituted committee in accordance with the rules for
postgraduate studies at the University. The thesis will be returned to students for correction before final binding and archiving.
Final marks will only be released after correction of the thesis.

Any other special arrangements on assessments will be done in accordance with the University’s rules and procedures for
postgraduate studies.

Mode of Delivery
By Research Only

Requirements for Qualification Award

360 NQF Credits

Teaching and Learning

By Research Only

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Transition Arrangements
This is a new programme and transition arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.
Quality Assurance Arrangements
The final assessment of the thesis will be done by qualified academics and practitioners with Doctoral Degrees. The examiners must
be knowledgeable and respected individuals in the field with experience in assessment of postgraduate scientific reports or theses
and will be appointed by the Higher Degrees Committee upon the recommendation of the Faculty Postgraduate Committee.

Transition Arrangements
This is a new programme and transition arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.

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DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATICS Code 23

Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology Policy and Regulation (Revised) (Phasing in 2019) 08PCIT
Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) (Phased in 2014) 08PGCI
Bachelor of Informatics Honours (Web Informatics) 08BIFH
Bachelor of Informatics Honours (Business Informatics) 08BIHB
Master of Informatics 09MINF
Doctor of Philosophy In Informatics 10PDIN

POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY POLICY and REGULATION

(Revised Programme) (Phasing in 2019) 08PCIT

NQF Level: 8 NQF Credits: 60 NQF Qualification ID: Q1104

Description
The Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Policy and Regulation Level 8 (PGC-ICTPR) aims to
equip students with skills, techniques and understanding required for successful careers in technology management, ICT regulation
and policy enactment in the public and private sectors of the economy. The revised

• Postgraduate Certificate in Information and Communication Technology Policy and Regulation (Level 8) specifically aim at:
• Providing students with a strong foundation in ICT Policy and Regulation enactment;
• Developing students’ abilities to analyse the relevant theories applicable to ICT policy and regulatory environment for the digital
communications and ICT sector;
• Providing students with a critical understanding about the role of ICTs for social, economic and political development;
• Providing analytic skills that allow students to understand and critically engage with the complex and often conflicting policy
debates about ICTs.

This programme is designed for middle- to senior-level managers and practitioners working in the broad electronic communications
and ICT sector. Key sectors targeted include the telecommunications and electronic communications operators; the ICT industry;
the broadcasting and digital audio-visual content services sector; regulatory agencies; government policy departments, including
communications, trade and industry, science and technology; science councils; university teaching and research departments;
consumer advocates, and development sector entities.

Admission requirements
Applicants must have a Bachelor degree in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) or an equivalent qualification at NQF
level 7 worth at least 360 credits from a recognised institution. Applicants with a pre-NQF qualification of three years Bachelor
degrees in other domain areas such as, Media studies, Public policy, Law, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, Regulation, may
also apply into the programme. Applicants should also have at least two (2) years relevant work experience in Information and
Communication Technology or policy and regulation.

Mode of Delivery
This qualification will be offered via the part-time flexible block-release sessions in accordance with NUST rules and regulations.

Assessment strategies
Continuous Assessment with Feedback (CAF) will be used for all the courses. CAF will focus on the use of progressive, sufficient
assessment events and evidence as a feedback tool to promote and improve learning and teaching approaches and attaining the
competencies required to demonstrate exit level outcomes rather than an accumulation of final pass marks through a series of
assessment events. Learning shall be facilitated both in and outside the classroom, by assigning specific tasks to be carried out by
the student. In accordance with NUST policy on diversified Continuous Assessment, each course will have a minimum of six assess-
ments. Flexible and valid instruments shall be used. These include among others:

• Observation of performance;
• Written individual and group assignment;
• Presentations;
• Case studies;
• Report writing;
• Practical projects.

To be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in ICT Policy and Regulation (Level 8) the student must undertake an ICT Policy and Reg-
ulation Project. In terms of the Project, the student shall be required to work under the guidance of an ICT academic, as well as
a supervisor preferably within the ICT Policy and Regulation industry. The success of such an arrangement would require a clearly

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defined programme stipulating specific targets. It is the responsibility of the student to manage the collaboration between the su-
pervisor (staff within the academic department) and the industry-expert (quite often the student’s Supervisor or Senior Manager)
throughout the ICT Policy and Regulation project development process.

The project should involve at least 150 hours of student effort and should represent a substantive exercise in specialisation. The
deliverable shall include: project proposal, final report, and an oral presentation (please refer to the course syllabus for details).
Students must achieve a minimum of at least 50% in each course to pass.

CURRICULUM

Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite NQF NQF
Level Credits
TMA811S ICT Technologies and Market Analysis None 8 15
POE811S ICT Policy, Operating Environment, Law None 8 15
and Regulation

Semester 2
TDG821S ICT Trends, Developments and Governance None 8 15
PRP821S ICT Policy and Regulation Project Students must have passed at least two courses. 8 15

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POSTGRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATICS (INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT) 08PGCI

(Phased in 2014)

NQF Level: 8 NQF Credits: 60 NQF Qualification ID: Q0583

Description
The Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) programme is primarily designed to provide students
with deeper insight, intellectual and cognitive skills related to their professional field and area of employment and help them to
advance their career of choice. This programme will further expose students to advanced concepts, theories, tools, and methods of
Information Systems Audit. The overarching aim of this programme is to prepare students for a career in the Information Technology
(IT) audit field and for certification as an information systems auditor or information security specialist. Students will be able to
take up a certification course in this field and may become members of professional/association bodies such as the Information
Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA). The Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) will not
lead to further academic study, but graduates would gain credit for relevant courses should they opt to register for the Bachelor of
Informatics Honours.

Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a three-year Diploma or a Bachelor degree or an equivalent qualification on NQF Level 7 with an Information
Systems emphasis from an accredited institution. Applicants should also have at least two years relevant work experience.

Articulation Arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with in accordance with the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide
for course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. The maximum credit that can
be granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification.

Students who commenced a Bachelor of Informatics Honours, but discontinued their studies, may utilise academic courses passed
for credit recognition in the Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit).

Conversely, students who passed academic courses as part of this programme may utilise these for credit, if wishing ultimately, to
undertake the Bachelor of Informatics Honours.

In addition, students who passed certain courses in the old Bachelor of Technology in Business Computing programme may be
granted credit for such courses as follows:

B. Tech.: Business Computing (Old) PGC: Informatics (Information Systems Audit) [New/Revised
Equivalent Courses ]
Old Courses New Courses
Code Course Name Code Course Name
AIS410S Accounting Information Systems AIS822S Accounting Information Systems
ISA410S Information Systems Audit ISA822S Information Systems Audit

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CURRICULUM

Year 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite NQF NQF
Level Credits
AIS822S Accounting Information Systems None 8 15
ISA822S Information Systems Audit None 8 15
PGP811S Industry Project Students must have passed at least one course 8 15
ISM811S Information Security Management and None 8 15
Assurance

Transition Arrangements
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing (Information Systems Audit) (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically
until 2015 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of students for the Postgraduate
Certificate in Business Computing (Information Systems Audit) (old curriculum) was in January 2014.

Students who are registered on the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing (Information Systems Audit) (old curriculum) will
be allowed to transition to the Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) (new curriculum).

Students who are registered in 2014 for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing (Information Systems Audit (old
curriculum), and who fail more than 50 % of the courses at the end of 2014, will be required to change their registration to the
Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) (new curriculum) and will be granted credits on a course-by-
course basis in accordance with the information in Table 1 below.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems Audit) (new curriculum), will take effect from January 2015. Courses
will only be offered based on the syllabi of new/revised courses in 2015. Students who fail any of the courses on the old curricula
will be required to repeat such failed courses based on the syllabi of the new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 2
below, for detailed information on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the Postgraduate Certificate in
Business Computing (Information Systems Audit) (old curriculum) are failed.

The deadline for complete phasing out of the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing (Information Systems Audit) (old
curriculum) is 2016 after which students must automatically switch to the Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information
Systems Audit) (new curriculum).

Table 1: Courses to be credited

Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing (Information Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems
Systems Audit) Audit)
(Old Courses) (New/Revised Equivalent Courses)
Course Course Name Course Course Name
Code Code
AIS811S Accounting Information Systems AIS822S Accounting Information Systems
ISA811S Information Systems Audit and Control ISA822S Information Systems Audit
PIP810S Industry Project PGP811S Industry Project
PIC810S Industry Certification ISM811S Information Security Management and Assurance

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Table 2: Corresponding Courses to be done (if failed) - this is not a credit table!
Postgraduate Certificate in Informatics (Information Systems
Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing
Audit)
(Information Systems Audit) (Old Courses)
(Corresponding New/Revised Courses to be done, if failed)
Course Course
Course Name Course Name
Code Code
AIS811S Accounting Information Systems AIS822S Accounting Information Systems
ISA811S Information Systems Audit and Control ISA822S Information Systems Audit
PIP810S Industry Project PGP811S Industry Project
PIC810S Industry Certification ISM811S Information Security Management and Assurance

Please Note:
Table 2 above only highlights new/revised core courses in Informatics that should be done if courses on the old curriculum are failed.

Qualification Outcomes
Upon completing the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Computing (Information Systems Audit), students will be able to:
• Investigate the information system(s) risks or aspects thereof at organisations, with special reference to the business implications;
• Assess and implement appropriate internal controls and other security measures in an Information System;
• Plan and implement efficient information systems architecture, technology and business processes to support business
objectives in the most cost-effective way;
• Recommend and motivate systems acquisition to senior management and staff in organisations and act as information systems
auditors in the implementation of new systems;
• Evaluate and integrate information systems and business requirements in order to maximise the performance of an organisation;
• Analyse the efficiency and performance of the system(s), and propose improvements where appropriate and possible;
• Apply appropriate IT governance and control frameworks, and best practices in an organisation;
• Communicate solutions and recommendations to management by means of professional presentations and reports.

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BACHELOR OF INFORMATICS HONOURS (WEB INFORMATICS) 08BIFH

BACHELOR OF INFORMATICS HONOURS (BUSINESS INFORMATICS) 08BIHB

NQF Level: 8 NQF Credits: 120 NQF Qualification ID: Q0508

Description
The Bachelor of Informatics Honours is a postgraduate specialisation degree that aims at consolidating and deepening the knowledge
and skills of students in the main cognate area of learning, as well as developing their capacity to conduct supervised research of
an applied nature. The programme is purposefully designed to expose students to advanced concepts, theories, tools, and methods
of Informatics. In this context, specific emphasis is placed on internationally accepted general standards and practices, as well
as key attributes that would enable graduates to assume supervisory/middle management and applied research positions in the
Computing industry, academia, and in the public sector in general.

The curriculum is structured to facilitate specialisation in the areas of Web Informatics and Business Informatics.

Admission Requirements
Applicants may be considered for admission to this programme if they have a Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, or a Bachelor of
Information Technology in Business Computing from the Namibia University of Science and Technology, or an equivalent qualification
at NQF Level 7 from a recognised Institution, worth at least 360 credits.

Applicants are required to submit the following documents with their applications:
• A professional resume, highlighting practical and professional Computing and IT experience, if applicable;
• A written proposal/motivation for undertaking further studies;
• A transcript of the undergraduate study.

Articulation Arrangements
Transfer of credits will be dealt with according to the University’s regulations on Recognition of Prior Learning. These provide for
course-by-course credits as well as credit transfer by volume under certain academic conditions. The maximum credit that can be
granted is 50 % of the credits for a qualification.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Informatics Honours, students will ordinarily be able to pursue further studies in the
same, or a related cognate area of learning, at NQF Level 9.

CURRICULUM

Year 1
Semester 1
Course Code Course Title Prerequisite
RIT812S Research Methodology None
EAT810S Enterprise Architecture None

PLUS one of the following Strands depending on Specialisation:

(Register ALL courses from the strand selected)
WEB INFORMATICS STRAND
GDM810S Graphics Design and Digital Media None
BWM810S Business Web and Marketing None
BUSINESS INFORMATICS STRAND
BIN811S Business Intelligence None
ILM812S IT in Logistics Management None

Semester 2
MTH820S Mini-thesis Research Methodology

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective courses for Specialisation in Web Informatics
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
AMM820S Advanced Multimedia None
MAI821S Mobile Applications in Informatics None

PLUS one of the following Strand Elective courses for Specialisation in Business Informatics
(Choose only one course from the selected strand)
ISA822S Information Systems Audit None
AIS822S Accounting Information Systems None

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Transition Arrangements
The Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business Computing (old curriculum) will be phased out systematically until
2016 with minimal disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake of students for the Bachelor of Information
Technology Honours in Business Computing (old curriculum) was in January 2013.

Students who are registered on the Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business Computing (old curriculum) will be
allowed to transition to the Bachelor of Informatics Honours (new curriculum) but may lose credits.

Students who were registered in 2013 for the Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business Computing (old curriculum),
and who failed more than 50 % of the courses at the end of 2013, will be required to change their registration to the Bachelor of
Informatics Honours (new curriculum) and will be granted credits on a course-by-course basis in accordance with the information
in Table 1 below.

The Bachelor of Informatics Honours (new curriculum), took effect from January 2014. Courses will only be offered based on the
syllabi of new/revised courses in 2014. Students who fail any of the courses on the old curricula will be required to repeat such
failed courses based on the syllabi of the new/revised corresponding courses. Please refer to Table 2, below, for detailed information
on the new/revised corresponding courses to be done if courses on the Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business
Computing (old curriculum) are failed.

The deadline for complete phasing out of the Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business Computing (old curriculum)
is 2016 after which students must automatically switch to the Bachelor of Informatics Honours (new curriculum).

Table1: Courses to be credited

Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business
Bachelor of Informatics Honours
Computing
(New/Revised Equivalent Courses)
(Old Courses)
Course Course
Course Name Course Name
Code Code
AMS811S Advanced Management Information Systems None
DNS810S Data and Network Security None
RIT811S Research Methodology (IT) RIT812S Research Methodology
TOC811S Theory of Computation None
HRP810S Honours Research Project MTH820S Mini-thesis
SM811S Soft Skills for IT Management None
PMS811S Practical Management Information Systems None
SAM810S Simulation and Modeling Simulation of Networks
BIN810S Business Intelligence BIN811S Business Intelligence
ILM811S IT in Logistics Management ILM812S IT in Logistics Management
AIA811S Artificial Intelligence Applications None
APM810S Advanced Process Management None
AIS811S Accounting Information Systems AIS822S Accounting Information Systems
MAD810S Mobile Application Development MAI821S Mobile Applications in Informatics
ISA811S Information Systems audit & Control ISA822S Information Systems Audit

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Table 2: Corresponding Courses to be done (if failed) - this is not a credit table!
Bachelor of Information Technology Honours in Business Bachelor of Informatics Honours (Corresponding New/Revised
Computing (Old Courses) Courses to be done, if failed)
Course Course
Course Name Course Name
Code Code
RIT811S Research Methodology (IT) RIT812S Research Methodology
HRP810S Honours Research Project MTH820S Mini-thesis
SAM810S Simulation and Modelling SON820S Simulation of Networks
BIN810S Business Intelligence BIN811S Business Intelligence
ILM811S IT in Logistics Management ILM812S IT in Logistics Management
AIS811S Accounting Information Systems AIS822S Accounting Information Systems
MAD810S Mobile Application Development MAI821S Mobile Applications in Informatics
ISA811S Information Systems audit & Control ISA822S Information Systems Audit

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MASTER OF INFORMATICS 09MINF

NQF Level: 9 NQF Credits: 240 NQF Registration ID: Q0506

Description
The Master of Informatics programme is of interdisciplinary nature and aims at students interested in, and adequately qualified
and motivated, for graduate education to become scientific researchers in various fields of study related to Informatics. In this
context, Informatics is defined as the study of the structure and behaviour of natural and artificial systems that generate, process,
store, and communicate information. Informatics also includes the study of the cognitive, social, legal, and economic impact of such
information systems.

The programme will enable students to deepen their knowledge of a particular Informatics discipline for application, research and/
or management purposes. Possible fields of specialisation include Web Informatics and Business Informatics. The precise focus of
the research will be determined through dialogue between the candidate and supervising staff, and will fall within the scope of the
approved research clusters of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics.

Students will develop a thorough understanding of relevant methodological approaches, and develop competence in the application
of qualitative and quantitative research methods through participation in research projects under supervision of experienced staff
members. The development of research competence has prime priority in the context of this programme. Students are required to
design, undertake and report on research where Informatics is the research focus and apply techniques and/or deal with a specific
application problem connected with the field of interest.

Admission Requirements
Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF level 8, or equivalent, in disciplines related to Informatics
may be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised research
and may be required to make-up specific deficiencies in coursework at the discretion of the Higher Degrees Committee. In addition,
applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview and/or test at the discretion of the Department.

Applicants from other institutions must submit detailed information on all courses in their previous qualifications, as well as contact
details of three referees. The latter also applies to applicants who have been working in the field subsequent to obtaining their
previous qualifications.

Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is approved
by the Higher Degrees Committee. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal
interview.

Assessment Strategies
Students are required to submit a research proposal six months after registration for approval by the Higher Degrees Committee.
It is compulsory that students attend regular research methodology seminars until successful defense and approval of the research
proposal. Students are required to present a work-in-progress every six months during research seminars for monitoring and
assessment purposes. Students who fail the initial assessment of the research proposal will receive an extension of six months for
re-approval.

In compliance with the general requirements of Senate, students are required to submit a thesis for evaluation, which should
comply with international academic standards. The thesis requires students to work independently and to investigate their own
individual research topic. Students are required to cultivate a professional work ethic to deliver the combination of research, analysis,
communication and presentation demanded by their thesis. The thesis will be assessed in accordance with the rules for studies at
postgraduate level.

Students will present and defend their thesis before an appropriately constituted committee in accordance with the rules for
postgraduate studies at the University. The thesis will be returned to students for correction before final binding and archiving. Final
marks will only be released after correction of the thesis.

Transition Arrangements
The structured/taught Master of Information Technology (MIT) programme will be phased out systematically until 2016 with no
disruption to existing students’ learning progression. The last intake for the MIT (09MIFT) was in 2013. The Master of Informatics will
take effect from January 2014.

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DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN INFORMATICS 10PDIN

NQF Level: 10 NQF Credits: 360 NQF Registration ID: Q0507

Description
The PhD in Informatics was conceptualised against the back-drop of the above imperatives in order to train scientific researchers
in various fields of study related to Informatics (e.g. Business Informatics and Web Informatics). Students will develop a thorough
understanding of relevant methodological approaches, and develop competence in the application of qualitative, design, mixed-
mode and quantitative research methodologies through participation in research projects under the supervision of experienced staff
members. The precise focus of the research will be determined through dialogue between the candidate and supervising staff and
will fall within the scope of the approved research clusters of the Faculty of Computing and Informatics.

The development of research competence has prime priority in the context of this PhD programme. Students are required to
investigate, design, and conduct independent research, where Informatics is the research focus, apply advanced methods and
techniques and/or deal with a sophisticated application problem connected with the topic of interest. The research output, in the
form of a thesis, must contribute meaningfully and substantially to the existing body of knowledge in the field/area of specialisation
through comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation of existing knowledge.

Admission Requirements
Applicants who hold qualifications from recognised institutions at NQF level 9, or equivalent, in Informatics or related cognate areas,
may be considered for admission to this programme. Applicants need to provide evidence of having conducted supervised research
at this level. In addition, applicants may be required to attend a pre-selection interview at the discretion of the department. The final
selection and admission of candidates will be approved by the Higher Degrees Committee.

Registration prior to the approval of a research proposal is provisional and will be made official only when the proposal is approved
by the Higher Degrees Committee. These procedures will be fully explained to each prospective student during his or her personal
interview.

Articulation Arrangements
The PhD in Informatics is a terminal qualification hence articulation arrangements are not applicable.

Assessment Strategies
Students are required to submit a research proposal six months after registration for approval by the Higher Degrees Committee.
It is compulsory that students attend regular research methodology seminars until successful defense and approval of the research
proposal. Students are required to present a work-in-progress report every six months during research seminars for monitoring and
assessment purposes. Students who fail the initial assessment of the research proposal will receive an extension of six months for
re-approval.

In compliance with the general requirements of Senate, students are required to submit a thesis for evaluation, which should
comply with international academic standards. The thesis requires students to work independently and to investigate their own
individual research topic. Students are required to cultivate a professional work ethic to deliver the combination of research,
analysis, communication and presentation demanded by their thesis. The thesis will be assessed in accordance with the rules for
studies at postgraduate level.

Students will present and defend their thesis before an appropriately constituted committee in accordance with the rules for
postgraduate studies at the University of Science and Technology. The thesis will be returned to students for correction before final
binding and archiving. Final marks will only be released after correction of the thesis.

Any other special arrangements on assessments will be done in accordance with the University’s rules and procedures for
postgraduate, namely PhD studies.

Quality Assurance Arrangements

The final assessment of the thesis will be done by qualified academics and practitioners with Doctoral Degrees. The examiners must
be knowledgeable and respected individuals in the field with experience in assessment of postgraduate scientific reports or theses
and will be appointed by Senate upon the recommendation of the Higher Degrees Committee.

Transition Arrangements
This is a new programme and transition arrangements are, therefore, not applicable.

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