T SCHOOL OF

NATURAL RESOURCES
AND TOURISM
The Vision of the School is to become a school of choice
for Natural Resources, Agricultural, Land, Hospitality and
Tourism Management and related disciplines in Namibia
and the SADC region. With a modern student friendly
learning environment and up-to-date curriculum, the school
strives to provide the best learning experience to our
students. We stress the blending of theory and practice
in all our programmes and this gives our graduates that
extra quality that a progressive employer may require.

The School achieves this through research and

academic programmes offered by the four academic
departments namely Agriculture, Land Management,
Nature Conservation and Hospitality and Tourism. Our
programmes are geared towards national development
imperatives embedded in Vision 2030 and implemented
through national development plans. In addition, we
strive to build capacity required to meet the regional
transformation challenges such as poverty reduction, land
reform, sustainable agriculture and food security, eco-
tourism, environmental and ecological sustainability for
sustainable socio-economic development.

Contact:
The Faculty Officer:
Ms. Antonia Goliath
Tel: 061 2072114
Email: agoliath@polytechnic.edu.na

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Department of Agriculture
BACHELOR OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT
CAREER POSSIBILITIES:
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S):

MODE OF STUDIES:
DURATION:

YEAR 1
• Agricultural Mechanization
• Basic Computer Use
• Business Accounting
• Introduction to Biology
• Introduction to Chemistry
• Introduction to Mathematics
Module 1
• Language in Practice A
• Rangeland Science
• Research Methodology
• Soil Science
Farmer, Agribusiness Entrepreneur, Farm Manager, Project Facilitators, Research Assistants, Agriculture Teachers
25 Points in 5 subjects including a minimum C-symbol on NSSC(O) in Mathematics, Agriculture, Biology or Science
related subjects as well as an E-symbol in English. Applicants must be medically and physically fit for field work.
Full-time
4 years

YEAR 2
• Agribusiness Management
• Agricultural Economics
• Agricultural Extension
• Agricultural Statistics
• Agronomy
• Communication Skills
• Horticulture
• Language in Practice B
• Large Ruminant Husbandry
• Rangeland Management
• Small Ruminant Husbandry
YEAR 3
• In-Service Training
• Agricultural Marketing
• Food Technology
• Marketing Research and Market
Intelligence
• Professional Writing
• Strategic Agribusiness
Management
• Plus ONE of the following:
Sustainable Animal Production OR
Sustainable Plant Production OR
YEAR 4
• Agricultural Land Management
• Agro ecology
• Financial Management
(Agriculture)
• Non Ruminant Husbandry
• Rural Sociology
• Plus ONE of the following:
Principles of Critical Thinking OR
Professional Communication

• Principles of Language Use Community-Based Natural Resource

Management and Practical 4

BACHELOR IN AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT (HONOURS)

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): Bachelor degree in Natural Resources (Agriculture) or equivalent with an average of 60%
MODE OF STUDIES: Full time with block-learning sessions
DURATION: 1 year

Please refer to the Prospectus for Postgraduate Studies for further information
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Department of Nature Conservation

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (TECHNIQUES)
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): 25 Points in 5 subjects including a Pass in Biology or Biology-related subject. Applicant should be
medically fit since field and physical work is an integral part of the programme.
MODE OF STUDIES: Full-time
DURATION: 1 year

YEAR 1
• Computer Usage • Plant Identification
• Communication Skills • Nature Conservation Administration
• Language in Practice B • Nature Conservation Calculations
• Law Enforcement • Nature Conservation Techniques

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BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY: NATURE CONSERVATION

CAREER POSSIBILITIES: Natural Resource Manager (Reserve & Game Ranch Manger), Environmental Education Officer, Research
Technician
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): 25 Points in 5 subjects including a minimum E-symbol on NSSC(O) in Agriculture, Biology or Science related subjects

as well as an D-symbol in English. Must be medically and physically fit for field work.
MODE OF STUDIES: Full-time
DURATION: 5 years

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YEAR 1
• Animal Studies 1&2
• Plant Studies 1 & 2
• Computer Usage
• Nature Conservation
Calculations
• Language in Practice B
• Nature Conservation
Ecology 1 & 2
• Nature Conservation
Techniques 1
• Communication Skills
YEAR 2
• Animal Studies 3
• Environmental Conservation
Development
• Methodology of
Environmental Education
• Nature Conservation
Ecology 3
• Nature Conservation
Techniques 2
• In-Service Training
YEAR 3
• Plant Studies 3
• Aquatic Ecosystem
Management
• Natural Resource
Management
• Nature Conservation
Administration
• Nature Conservation
Techniques 3
• In-Service Training
YEAR 4
• Computer Usage
• Plant Studies IV - Mod A
• Resource Management IV
• Research Methodology
• Conservation Management
• Practical Component:
Seminar, Research Project,
Practical 1&2
YEAR 5
Plant Studies IV - Mod B
Financial Management
Management Principles
And ONE of the following:
Recourse Management,
Community-Based Natural
Resource Management
Practical Component:
Practical 3 and 4

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Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management
BACHELOR OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
SPECIALIZATION 1 – FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4

• Computer Usage
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service in Hospitality
Industry
• Food Production Theory and Practice
• Food and Beverage Service
• Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism Industry
• Hotel Practice (PON)
• Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism Accounting
• Language in Practice
• Plus any ONE of the following:
Basic German , Basic French, Basic
Portuguese, Basic Spanish
• Basic Hotel Information Systems
• Events Management
• Financial Control 1
• Front Office Operations
• House Keeping and Laundry
• Human Resource Management 1
• Marketing 1
• Professional Writing
• Hotel Practice (PON) (Industrial Attachment)
• Food and Beverage Management
• Hospitality and Tourism Law
• Professional Communication
• Rooms Division Management
• Safety, Security and First Aid
• Supervisory and Management
Skills
• Hotel Management Practice
• Developing and Managing
Small Hospitality Property
• Financial Management for
Hospitality and Tourism
• Hospitality Operations
Management
• Hospitality Research Project
• Managing Human Resources
in Hospitality & Tourism
Organizations
• Strategic Management in
Hospitality and Tourism
• Strategic Marketing for
Hospitality and Tourisms
• Researech Methodology

SPECIALIZATION 2 – ROOMS DIVISION OPERATIONS

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4

• Basic Hotel Information Systems
• Computer Usage
• Communication Skills
• Customer Service in Hospitality
Industry
• Front Office Operations
• House Keeping and Laundry
• Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism Industry
• Hotel Practice (PON)
• Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism Accounting
• Language in Practice B
• Plus any ONE of the following:
Basic German , Basic French, Basic
Portuguese, Basic Spanish
• Events Management • Food and Beverage Management • Developing and Managing Small
• Financial Control 1 • Hospitality and Tourism Law Hospitality Property
• Food and Beverage Service • Professional Communication • Financial Management for
• Food Production Theory and • Rooms Division Management Hospitality and Tourism
Practice • Safety, Security and First Aid • Hospitality Operations
• Human Resource Management 1 • Supervisory and Management Management
• Marketing 1 Skills • Hospitality Research Project
• Professional Writing • Hotel Management Practice • Managing Human Resources in
• Hotel Practice (PON) (Industrial Attachment) Hospitality & Tourism Organizations
• Strategic Management in
Hospitality and Tourism
• Strategic Marketing for
Hospitality and Tourism
• Research Methodology

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BACHELOR OF TRAVEL & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
CAREER POSSIBILITIES:

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S):

MODE OF STUDIES:

DURATION:

YEAR 1
• Computer Usage
• Communication Skills
• Economic Development of the
Tourism Industry
• Introduction to Hospitality and
Tourism Accounting
• Introduction to Hospitality &
Tourism Industry
• Language in Practice B
• Tour Guiding
YEAR 2
Various upper-level positions in public and private organizations concerned with tourism, Entrepreneur

25 points including a minimum E-symbol on NSSC (O) in English.

Full-time

4 years

• Plus any ONE of the following:
Basic German , Basic French, Basic
Portuguese, Basic Spanish
• Entrepreneurship
• Event Management
• Financial Control 1
• Human Resource Management 1
• Marketing 1
• Professional Communication
• Professional Writing
• Public Relations for Tourism
• Urban Tourism
• And any ONE of the following:
YEAR 3
• Hospitality & Tourism Law
• Safety, Security and First Aid
• Supervisory Management Skills
• Tourism & Local Economic
Development
• And ONE of the following:
• Tourism Destination Management
3 or;
• Travel Theory & Practice 3
• In-service Training
YEAR 4
• Ecotourism Planning &
Management
• Financial Management in
Hospitality & Tourism
• Managing Human Resources in
Hospitality & Tourism Organizations
• Research Methodology
• Research Project
• Strategic Management in
Hospitality & Tourism
• Tourism Operations & Tourism • Strategic Marketing in Hospitality
Destination Management 2 & Tourism
• Travel Theory & Practice 1 & 2

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Department of Land Management
BACHELOR OF PROPERTY STUDIES
CAREER POSSIBILITIES: Valuators in central and local government property offices, Estate Agent

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): 30 points over five (5) subjects including a minimum D-symbol in English, Mathematics & Geography.
A placement in Language Practice B in the PON Placement Test.

MODE OF STUDIES: Full-time

DURATION: 4 years

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4

• Building Construction & Services
• Computer Usage
• Introduction to Geospatial Data
• Introduction to Surveying &
Mapping
• Land Economics
• Language in Practice B
• Mathematics & Statistics
• Principles of Economics 1A
• Property Development &
Marketing 1
• Valuation 1
• Commercial Law 1A
• Geographic Information Systems
• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Land use Planning
and Management
• Land Taxation
• Land Tenure Systems
• Law for Land Administration 1
• Principles of Economics 1B
• Property Finance 1
• Property Management
• Building Economics
• Business Accounting 1A
• Computer Applications to Real
Estate
• Facilities Management
• Land Information Systems
• Property Development &
Marketing 2
• Property Investment
• Urban Economics
• Valuation Casework
• And ONE of the following:
• Organizational Management &
Practice or; Entrepreneurship
• Communication Skills
• Land Administration
• Real Estate Practice 2
• Research Methodology
• Research Project
• Property Finance 2
• Project Planning & Management
• Valuation 3
• In-service Training

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BACHELOR OF LAND ADMINISTRATION
CAREER POSSIBILITIES: Land Registration Officer, Land Board Administrator

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): 30 points over five (5) subjects including a minimum C-symbol in Mathematics, an A-symbol in English and a

B-symbol in Geography. A placement in Communication Skills in the PON Placement Test.

MODE OF STUDIES: Full-time

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DURATION:

YEAR 1
• Communication Skills
• Commercial Law 1A
• Deeds Registration Law 1
• Geographic Information Systems 1
• Introduction to Databases 1B
• Introduction to Geo-Spatial Data
• Introduction to Land Use Planning and
Management
• Introduction to Survey and Mapping
• Land Tenure Systems
• Law for Land Administration 1
• Principles of Economics 1A & B

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: GEOMATICS

CAREER POSSIBILITIES:
3 years

YEAR 2
• Conflict Management
• Deeds Registration Law 2&3
• Geographic Information Systems 2
• Land Information Systems
• Land Markets and Valuation
• Law for Land Administration 2
• Organizational Management & Practice
• Rural Land Tenure Management
• Sectional Title Legislation
• Urban Economics
• Urban Land Tenure Management
YEAR 3
• Governance and SI management
• Information Systems Law
• Land Administration
• Land Policies and Institutions
• Optimization of the Integrated Land &
Management Process
• Regional Development Planning
• Research Methodology
• Research Project
• In-service Training

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Various upper-level positions in environments ranging from traditional cadastral and engineering
surveying to mining surveying, LGIS, digital cartography, drafting, land registration etc.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): 30 points over five (5) subjects including a minimum A-symbol in Mathematics and Physical Science,
a 3-symbol in English. Test into Communication Skills in the PON Placement Test. Applicants must
be medically and physically fit for fieldwork, which forms an integral part of the programme.

MODE OF STUDIES: Full-time

DURATION: 3 years

YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

• Basic Surveying • Applied Computer Programming 1 • Bachelor Project
• Cadastral Surveying 1 • Cadastral Surveying 2 • Cadastral Legislative Framework
• Communication Skills • Digital Terrain Modeling • Digital Photogrammetry
• Computer Aided Drafting • Digital Cartography • Geoinformatics 3
• Geoinformatics 1 • Engineering Surveying • Organizational Management & Practice
• Introduction to Databases • Geoinformatics 2 • Remote Sensing 2
• Introduction to Geospatial Data • Geomatics Theory of Errors • Surveying 4
• Introduction to Land Use Planning & • Land Information Systems • In-Service Training
Management • Mine Surveying
• Land Tenure Systems • Sectional Title Legislation
• Mathematics 1 • Sectional Title Survey Project
• Remote Sensing 1 • Surveying 2 (Advanced Surveying)
• Survey Drafting • Surveying Project • Surveying 3 (Precision Surveying)

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BACHELOR OF GEO-INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
CAREER POSSIBILITIES: Management positions in Geographic Information System industry.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT(S): 25 points over five (5) subjects including a minimum C-symbol in Mathematics , Geography or
Physics and English. Test into Communication Skills in the PON Placement Test. Mature Age
Entry Applicants will NOT be considered for this programme. Students who passed Mathematics,
Geography and Physics with a symbol less than the C-symbol required, are required to do the
bridging programme.

MODE OF STUDIES: Full-time

DURATION: 3 years

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BRIDGING YEAR
• Computer Usage
• Geographical Information
Systems 1
• Language in Practice A & B
• Introduction to Geospatial Data
• Introduction to Physics
• Mathematics & Statistics
YEAR 1
• Basic Web Cartography
• Digital Cartography
• Geographic Information Systems
1&2
• Introduction to Geospatial Data
• Introduction to Databases
• Introduction to Software
Engineering
• Introduction to Survey and
Mapping
• Remote Sensing 1
• Software Analysis and Design
YEAR 2
• Applied Computer Programming
1 (Engineering)
• Communication Skills
• Database System Administration 1
• Geodemographics
• Geoinformation Management 1
• Geo-statistical Analysis
• Geographic Information Systems
3
• Introduction to Systems
Administration
• Land Information Systems
• Remote Sensing 2
• Web Development Fundamentals
YEAR 3
• In-Service Training (BGIT)
• GIS programming
• Geoinformation Management 2
• Advanced Geodatabases
• Advanced Web GIS
• Principles of Critical Thinking
• Project (BGIT)

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