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. The programme is designed to provide graduates with a blend of cognitive and 
intellectual skills, as well as practical and theoretical skills necessary to successfully design, implement and apply geoinformation 
technologies that can be used as decision‐supporting tools in solving spatial problems. 

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 25 points on the NUST 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;

 
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. 

  OR 

• 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);

 
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. 

Candidates who passed the Introduction to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (InSTEM) courses Computer User 
Skills, Introduction to Mathematics “A”, Introduction to Physics “A”, and English in Practice may be admitted into the first year of 
the Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology programme. Preference will be given to candidates who passed all InSTEM courses.

Holders of the Diploma in Geoinformation Technology from Polytechnic of Namibia at NQF Level 6, an equivalent qualification at
NQF Level 6 from a recognised institution or a pre‐NQF approved Diploma over 3 years in the field of geoinformation technology
may be admitted into  the Bachelor of Geoinformation Technology programme with advanced standing on a course by course 
credit basis 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. Applicants may be required to attend a pre‐selection interview and/or test at the discretion of 
the Department.

Career Opportunities

Scientist in various fields such as geosciences, geography, GIS operators and technicians, remote sensing, databases, programming and computing, etc.