(Subject to Approval by BQA)
The programme is designed to meet the current and future skills needs of Botswana and the wider region, equipping graduates with the digital capabilities required to remain competitive, innovative, and resilient in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
Full Time: 3 Years
360 Credits
August 2026
Awarded by Botswana Qualifications Authority
NCQF Level 7
Future-Ready Digital Skills
Equips graduates with in-demand capabilities including data literacy, AI collaboration, cybersecurity awareness, and digital communication, essential for success in Botswana’s evolving business landscape.
Strong Employability Pathways
Prepares students for entry-level roles across administration, finance, project support, and business analysis, with a clear progression route into the BCom (Honours) in Digital Business.
Comprehensive Academic Foundation
Delivers a balanced curriculum combining fundamental and core modules in business, management, and digital technologies, integrating theory with practical application.
Nationally Accredited & Internationally Relevant
Accredited by the Botswana Qualifications Authority at NCQF Level 7, aligned with national education standards and regional workforce needs.
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The programme is delivered over six semesters across three years, with eight fundamental modules in year one and eight core modules in each of years two and three. All modules must be successfully completed to be awarded the degree. Assessment combines formative (60%) and summative (40%) components, using a range of methods including essays, projects, presentations, group work, and reflective analysis.
Graduates may progress to the BCom (Honours) in Digital Business at Holmes Institute Botswana or enter the workforce in entry-level roles such as administration, project support, finance, and business analysis.
Fundamental Modules
You will complete 24 modules across the programme, consisting of 8 fundamental modules and 16 core modules.
Core Modules
You will complete 24 modules across the programme, consisting of 8 fundamental modules and 16 core modules.
Graduates entering today’s workforce are expected to demonstrate strong data literacy, including the ability to interpret dashboards, analyse large datasets, and work with tools such as Power BI or Tableau. Collaboration with AI technologies is increasingly essential, from effective prompting and evaluating outputs to integrating AI into everyday workflows. Cybersecurity awareness is also critical, even in non-technical roles, as organisations prioritise data protection and compliance.
Modern workplaces require confidence with digital communication platforms, project management tools, and cloud-based collaboration environments. As remote and hybrid work continue to grow, employers value graduates who can work effectively in virtual teams, demonstrate professional digital etiquette, and take ownership of their own learning. Adaptability and a growth mindset are key, as continuous upskilling is essential in response to rapidly evolving technologies. All of these skills are embedded throughout this programme.
At the end of this programme, you will be able to:
Applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
Access may also be granted through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) in line with ETP policies.
Our Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business degree leads to employment in any number of business, management or administration-related roles.
The programme is also designed to lead to further study in cognate areas. This programme has been specifically designed to ensure graduates will be equipped with the relevant skills and competencies sought by employers today.
The digital focus prepares students for the new digital workplace and introduces the key technical innovations in modern business. The emphasis on using software applications as business tools opens the door to further learning and research and also prepares students for specialised programmes at postgraduate level.
Holmes Institute Botswana is a pioneer in dynamic business education that gets graduates results. Over 60 years of experience delivering education excellence have taught us what students need to succeed. Interactive classes, expert educators and a strong community culminate in a learning experience that is second to none.
