NAMCOL Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship
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NAMCOL Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship: Develop your Skills to Become a Successful Business Leader
Are you interested in starting your own business or become an innovative business leader? If so, the NAMCOL Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship (DBE) could be the perfect qualification for you. The DBE programme is designed to address the lack of entrepreneurial skills in Namibia and support the creation and growth of small businesses to make Namibia an industrialized nation by 2030.

Duration of the Programme
The NAMCOL Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship is a one-year distance education study programme.
NQF Level and Aim
The DBE programme is a Level 6 qualification that aims to produce business leaders who are innovative in creating opportunities for economic growth.
Programme Content
The NAMCOL Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship consists of seven institutional core modules and a project. In semester one, students will study Human Resources, Business Communications, Organizational Behaviour, and Risk Management. In semester two, students will study Principles of Management, Management Accounting, Business Information Systems, and a Diploma Major Project.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the DBE programme, you must have completed the Certificate in Business and Entrepreneurship. Any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution of higher learning may be considered for entry into this qualification.
Assessment
Assessment for the NAMCOL Diploma in Business and Entrepreneurship will be done through assignments and examinations. Two assignments per module will contribute 50% towards the final mark. An admission mark of 50% is required to sit for the examination in each module. One three-hour examination paper per module (exam mark will contribute 50% towards the final mark).

Who May Apply?
Entrepreneurs, mid-career professionals, and anyone aiming to start a business that needs skills and guidance in establishing and running it can apply for the DBE programme.
Fee Structure for 2023
For semester one, a registration fee of N$2000.00 is required upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by 31 May. For semester two, a registration fee of N$2000.00 is required upon registration, and the remaining amount should be settled by 30 September. The total cost of the programme is N$10 130.00, inclusive of the compulsory N$690.00 per year data fee.

If you are looking to develop your skills to become a successful business leader, the DBE programme is the perfect opportunity. Apply now to get started on your journey to becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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