Introduction to Botswana Open University:

Introduction: Botswana Open University is a university that provides educational services to the people of Botswana through open and distance learning. It is committed to breaking down barriers to personal development and providing a flexible learning environment so that people can learn knowledge related to their needs at a convenient time and place.

Overview:

Establishment time: In July 2017, the Botswana Parliament passed the relevant bill and Botswana Open University was officially established.

Campus distribution: Headquartered in Gaborone, it has campuses in Francistown, Palapye, Maun and Kang.

Course settings: It provides school-equivalent courses, such as junior high school certificates and Botswana General Secondary Education Certificate courses, to certificates, diplomas, degrees and postgraduate courses in vocational, management and professional fields.

History: Its predecessor was the Botswana Institute of Distance and Open Learning (Bocodol). The presidential directive in 2011 paved the way for its transformation into an open university. In 2017, the Botswana Open University Act was passed by Parliament and signed into law by the President, marking the official birth of the Botswana Open University, which is an important milestone in the development of education in Botswana.

School Strength:

Rich courses: Covering courses in multiple fields and levels to meet the needs of different students.

Perfect learning support services: Support students through learning centers distributed across the country to help students solve problems encountered in learning.

International Cooperation: Established strategic partnerships with international institutions such as the National Open University to carry out international exchange and cooperation projects.

Institutional Nature: Public university, established by the government, guided by national education policies, and aims to contribute to the development of education in Botswana.

Educational Philosophy: The vision is to "inspire excellence and provide lifelong learning opportunities worldwide", the mission is to "provide high-quality education, research and community engagement through open and distance learning solutions", and the core values ​​include innovation, student-centeredness, excellence, inclusion and cooperation.

Key disciplines: There is no clear public information on key disciplines. However, judging from its curriculum, business management, disaster management, community children and youth work, vocational education and training and other majors are its main development directions.

Department: There is no clear division of departments. The school has multiple academic departments, including human resources, financial services, corporate relations and marketing, information technology services, academic registration, student affairs and welfare, legal services office, strategic office, internal audit, facilities and administration, procurement, etc.

Ranking: No specific international or domestic ranking information of the school has been found.

Fees: There is no clear tuition information. Tuition fees for different courses may vary. The specific fees can be inquired through the school's official website or by contacting the school's admissions department.

Campus environment: Each campus serves as an administrative support center, providing students with basic learning facilities and services. Although it is an open university and students mainly learn remotely, the campus also provides students with a place to communicate and obtain support. The school focuses on the use of information technology, providing students with rich learning resources through the network platform, and creating a convenient learning environment.