Apply and register now to study towards a diploma, Degree or post-graduate programmes of your choice. The programmes will be delivered through Open & Distance E-Learning (ODeL) mode. The Zimbabwe Open University has ten Regional campuses countrywide to cater for local students and Virtual Regional campus to cater for International students.
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING HONOURS
Entry requirements: A minimum of 5 '0' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
Duration: (4 Years)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN BANKING AND FINANCE HONOURS
Entry requirements: A minimum of 5 '0' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
Duration: (4 Years)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL AUDITING HONOURS
Entry requirements: A minimum of 5 '0' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
Duration: (4 Years)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HONOURS
Entry requirements: A minimum of 5 '0' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
Duration: (4 Years)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT HONOURS
Entry requirements: A minimum of 5 '0' Level passes including English Language and Mathematics at Grade C or better.
Duration: (4 Years)
BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING HONOURS
Entry requirements: Applicants must have an advanced accounting diploma such as SAAAIAO, ICSAZ, CIMA, ACCA, HEXCO Higher National Diploma in Accounting or any0 :advanced Diploma, from a recognised institution, in which the accounting comp is strongly represented.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF BANKING AND FINANCE HONOURS
Entry requirements: Applicants must have an advanced diploma in Banking and Finance from a recognised institution or a recognised full professional qualification in which finance and/or the banking component(s) is (are) strongly represented.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN MARKETING MANAGEMENT HONOURS
Entry requirements: Prospective students must hold ZIMCHE-accredited advanced diploma in marketing Ilia in addition to 5'0' levels including English Language and Mathematics at grade c or better.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF COMMERC IN BANKING AND FINANCE SPECIAL HONOURS
Entry requirements: Aminimumof a relevant basic/general degree
Duration: 1 Year
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HONOURS
Entry requirements: Prospective students must hold ZIMCHE-accredited advanced diploma in human pi resource management in addition to 5'0' levels including English Language and Mathematics at grade c or better.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN ACCOUNTING SPECIAL HONOURS
Entry requirements: Entry requirements: Aminimumof a relevant basic/general degree.
Duration: (1 YEAR)
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (2 YEARS)
Entry requirements: An undergraduate degree in any discipline from this or any other recognised University.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
MASTER OF APPLIED' ACCOUNTANCY (WEEKEND SCHOOL ONLY)
Entry requirements: A minimum of a first degree in an:accounting related field from a recognised university with a degree class of at least 2.2; or its equivalent, plus A minimum of two years working experience in an accounting/finance environment
Duration: (2 YEARS)
MASSIVE OPEN ONLINE COURSE(S)(MOOCs)
The Faculty also offers short courses in Commerce. For more information, follow this link: https://itsupport.zou.ac.zw/mooc/
FACULTY OF EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS (SECONDARY IN SERVICE PROGRAMME
Entry requirement: To be admitted to the programme, an appikant must have: A Diploma / Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Developm pfant/Primary Education) or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Duration: (3 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (BHCD) IN-SERVICE PROGRAMME
Entry requirements: Entry Requirements To be admitted to the programme, an applicant Must have: A Diploma / Certificate in Education (Early Childhood Development/InfantiPrimary Education) or equivalent from a recognised institution.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT (BHECD PROGRAMME
Entry requirements: Entry Requirements To be admitted to the programme, an applicant must have: SKY level passes including English Language, Science and Mathematics. 'A' level passis an added advantage
Duration: (4 YEARS)
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)
Entry requirements: For the entry to the Post Graduate Diploma in Education programme (PGDE), applicants must have a relevant recognised teaching degree (with a school curriculum subject) from a recognised university.
Duration: (18 MONTHS)
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PRIMARY)
Entry requirements: To be admitted to the programme, applicants must have a minimum of 5 'V Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and Science at grade C or better.
Duration: (3 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT (BERM)
Entry requirements: Entry Requirements For admission to the kgree programme, applicants should have a relevant Diploma/Certificate in Education or equivalent from an accredited and recognised institution.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN EDUCATIONAL MANAGEMENT
Entry requirements: Ent Reqqtrements 'h to the degree programme applicants must have the following: Bachelor ion degree with a minimum of a lower second class pass (2.2); any other nt first degree with a minimum of 2.2 and some recognised experience in a management post
Duration: (18 MONTHS)
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (BEHY)
Entry requirements: Entry Requirements For the entry to the Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Youth Development Studies programme applicants must have; Ordinary level certificate with at least five passes including English Language, a national indigenous language or approved equivalent and/or Advanced. Certificate in Secondary Education with at least two passes. An applicant with a degree or Advanced Diploma awards from other Institutions of Higher Learning will be considered on their own merit.
Duration: (4 YEARS)
FACULTY OF ARTS, CULTURE AND HERITAGE STUDIES
- DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN ENGLISH AND COMMUNICATION (BHEC)
Requirements: A candidate should have at least five (5) '0' Level passes or assessed equivalent including English Language.
Duration: (4 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF ARTS SPECIAL HONOURS IN LITERATURE IN ENGLISH (BASHLIT)
Requirements: Entry Requirements Acandidate must have a first degree in Literature in English.
Duration: (1 YEAR)
- DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND PHILOSOPHY
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN ETHICS AND ORGANISATIONAL LEADERSHIP (BAHEOL)
Requirements: A candidate should have 5 (five) '0' Level passes or assessed equivalent including English language. Duration: 4 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) '0' Level passes including English language and a relevant National Diploma from a recognized institution will enter the programme in Level 2. Duration: 3 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) '0' Level passes including English language and a relevant Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution will enter the programme in Level 3.
Duration: 2 years
BACHELOR OF ARTS,HONOURS,IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES AND THE (BAHRT)
Requirements: A candidate should have 5 (five) '0' Level passes or assessed equivalent including English language. Duration: 4 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) '0' Level passes including English language and a relevant National Diploma from a recognized institution will enter the programme in Level 2.
Duration: 3 years
- DEPARTMENT OF MEDIA AND JOURNALISM STUDIES
BACHELOR OF ARTS HONOURS IN MEDIA STUDIES (BAHMS)
Requirements: A candidate should have 5 (five) '0' Level pases or assessed equivalent including English language. Duration: 4 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) '0' Level passes including English language and a relevant National Diploma from a recognized institution will enter the programme in Level 2. Duration: 3 years, or a candidate with 5 (five) '0' Level passes including English language and a relevant Higher National Diploma from a recognized institution will enterthe programme in Level 3.
Duration: 2
BACHELOR OF ARTS SPECIAL HONOURS IN COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES (BASH CMS)
Entry Requirements: Applicants should have a first degree in Media Studies or equivalent, having at least five (5) '0' Level passes or equivalent including English Language.
Duration: (1 YEAR)
FACULTY OF APPLIED SOCIAL SCIENCES
- DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCE HONOURS IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES (BSSHDS) (4YEARS)
Requirements: To qualify for registration, a prospective student must have: Passed at least five '0' level subjects including English at grade C or better, Advanced level is an added advantage; or Joined the programme through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route; or Gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route (Students applying through APL may be required to apply for the undergraduate Certificate in Development Studies first before proceeding to the Diploma or Bachelor's degree). Students applying through APL must construct a portfolio for assessment of prior learning; or Joined the programme through Special entry or A qualification deemed to be an equivalent to those offered by the University; or Attained an undergraduate certificate or diploma undertaken at an appropriate level and Jeemed to be equivalent to courses that are offered at the BSc honours Level and
POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Entry Requirements: To qualify for entry into the p r ospective student must possess an 6 Honours degree In Development Lc{ xliecipline or an equivalent; or A first general undergraduate degree in develOethent studies or related discipline. Candidates with relevant working experience have Madded adVantage.
Duration: 18 Months
MASTER OF SOCIAL SCIENCE IN DEVELOPMENT STUDIES
Entry Requirements: To qualify for entry into the programme, a prospective student must poSsess an Honours degree in Development Studies or related discipline with a minimum classification of 2.2 or an equivalent; or an undergraduate degree and a..POst.' Graduate Diploma in Development Studies or in the relevant field from a recogiised university. Candidates with relevant working experience have an added advantage.
Duration: (18 MONTHS)
- DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELLING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN COUNSELLING Entry requirements Normal Entry: A minimum of 5'0' Level passes including English Language at Grade C or better. 'A' level is an added advantage. Mature Entry: 4 '0' level passes including English language plus Portfolio; or Accreditation through Prior Learning (APL). Have a recognized professional qualification in a human service profession (e.g. teaching, nursing, social work)
Duration: (4 YEARS)
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN COUNSELLING
Entry requirements: Relevant Honours Bachelor's degree in Counselling or Psychology with a minimum degree classification of 2.2 or equivalent from a recognised university. Applicants should have at least 2 years working experience.
Duration: (2 YEARS)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Entry requirements: Relevant Master's degree with a pass or better from a recognized university.
Duration: (3 YEARS)
- DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY STUDIES & SPECIAL NEEDS
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION,
Entry requirements: Diploma in Education
Duration: 2 YEARS IN-SERVICE
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION HONOURS IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION,
Normal Entry: At least five passes at "0" Level including English Language at Grade C or better Special Entry: A relevant Diploma
Duration: 4 YEARS,
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN INCLUSIVE AND SPECIAL NEEDS EDUCATION
Normal Entry: Bachelor of Education Degree from an accredited and recognized _institution or Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), BSc Special Education. Mature Entry: Applicant can be enrolled through mature entry provided they meet standards as stipulated in the University General Academic Regulations
Duration: (18 MONTHS)
DIPLOMA IN DISABILITY STUDIES
Entry requirements: At least five passes at "0" Level including English Language at Grade C or better. Experience in a human service area will be an added advantage.
Duration: (2YEARS)
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Entry requirements: A relevant Master's degree with a pass or better from a recognised institution in the following areas only, Inclusive Education, Disability Studies and Special Needs Education.
Duration: (3 YEARS)
- DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
Entry Requirements: Applicants must have 5'0' level passes, including English Language at Grade C or better, or gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route. Attained a qualification at Level 5 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such applicants will be admitted into part 2 of the study programme, or attained a qualification at Level 6 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such applicants will be admitted into part 3 of the study programme.
Duration: (4 YEARS)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
Entry Requirements: Applicants must have 5'0' level passes, including English Language at Grade C or better OR Gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route OR Attained a qualification at Level 5 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such applicants will be admitted into part 2 of the study programme, OR Attained a qualification at Level 6 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college or institute. Such applicants will be admitted into part 3 of the study programme.
Duration: (4 YEARS)
- DEPARTMENT OF PEACE, LEADERSHIP AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PEACE, LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE (MPLG)
Entry Requirements: For admission into the programme, applicants must possess a relevant honours first degree with a minimum classification of 2.2 or equivalent. Applicants with at least two years working experience and those working for non-Governmental or humanitarian organizations, Government departments, quasi-government, Religious organizations and security forces have en added advantage.
Duration: (2YEARS)
- DEPARTMENT OF PYSCHOLOGY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN PSYCHOLOGY
Entry requirements Applicants must have 5'0' level passes, including English Language at Grade C or better, or gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route. Attained a qualification at Level 5 of the Zimbabwe National Qualifications Framework (ZNQF), awarded by a recognised university, college, or institute.
Duration: (4 YEARS)
How To Apply
Applications to be completed through our online portal: trww.apply.zob.ed.zw-or you can apply for admission physically at your nearest ZOU Regional Campus. Application fees for both Undergraduate and Post-graduate pros rammes is USD$10.00 and for M.Phill antillPhill is USO$30.00 (RTGS equivalency at the time of application), These application fees apply to both local and foreign applicants.
REGIONAL CAMPUSES:
Harare
3'd Floor West Main Post Office Building
Nelson Mandela & Inez Terrace
Box 8306
Harare
Tel: +263 24-2250157-8
email: harareregion@zou.ac.zw
Bulawayo
Stand No 44, Anchor House
Cnr Fort Street / 12 th Avenue
Box 3550
Bulawayo
Tel: +263 -09-261732/884060
email: bulawayoregion@zou.ac.zw
International Relations Office
4th Floor, Corner House House
Cnr.S.Machel Ave & L.Takawira St
Harare
Tel: +263 - 24-2796466, 2752847
email: virtualcampus@zou.ac.zw
Midlands
No.16 Victory Road,Gweru East
Box 1810
Gweru
Tel: +263 -54-2226002/3/222052
email: midlandsregion@zou.ac.zw
Manicaland Stand 922C Ave
Bag V7480 Mutare
263 20.681524, 68751
Matabeleland,'North
Stand No. 15\16 Hospital Road.
Hwange
Tel: +263 281-22002, 21809
email: matnorthregion@zou.ac.zw
Mashonaland
East 21-5th Striet Marondera
Box 758 Marondera
Tel: +263 06523-22267/21561
Email: masheastrigion@zou.ac.zw
Mashonaland West
5425 Glassglow Industrial Site
Box 285 Chinhoyi
Tel: +263 -212- 4050, 6106, 9345-7
email: mashwestregion@zou.ac.zw
Mashonaland Central
209 Hay Road Bindura
P Bag 984 Bindura
Tel: +263 -271-7107/7161
68 Hell Box Tel: email: mas)
Matabeleland South
429 Soudan Street,
Show Ground,
Box 346 Gwanda
Tel: +263-284-22965/6
email: matsouthregion@zou.ac.zw
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