Faculty
Department
Description
The revised Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology aims to provide a skillful and competent labour force for the growing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) industry in Namibia. The programme provides a systematic and coherent introduction to the main theories, broad principles, concepts, data, and problem-solving techniques in the main cognate area, i.e. Geoinformation Technology.
Admission Requirements
Applicants may be admitted to the Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology programme if they meet the following requirements. Applicants must have a combined total of at least 30 points on the Evaluation Scale, counting up to five subjects as follows:
Minimum C-symbol on NSSC Ordinary (or 4-symbol at NSSC Higher) for Mathematics; Minimum C-symbol on NSSC Ordinary (or 4-symbol at NSSC Higher) for Physical Science; Minimum C-symbol on NSSC Ordinary (or 4-symbol at NSSC Higher) for Geography
Preference will be given to candidates with a Minimum C-symbol on NSSC Ordinary (or 4-symbol at NSSC Higher) for English First Language or Minimum 3-symbol on NSSC Higher for English Second Language; If a candidate does not have a minimum of B-symbol (or equivalent at NSSC Higher) required for English, such candidate must acquire the competencies within the first year of studies by enrolling for the appropriate English communication courses at lower levels.
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Minimum C-symbol on NSSCO for Mathematics (or e-symbol on NSSCAS); Minimum C-symbol on NSSCO for Physics and/or Chemistry (or e-symbol on NSSCAS); Minimum C-symbol on NSSCO for Geography (or E-symbol on NSSCAS);
Preference will be given to candidates with a Minimum C-symbol on NSSCO for English First Language (or e-symbol on NSSCAS); or Minimum D-symbol for English Second Language on NSSCAS; If a candidate does not have a minimum of B-symbol (or equivalent at NSSC Higher) required for English, such candidate must acquire the competencies within the first year of studies by enrolling for the appropriate English communication course at lower levels.
