Botswana Open University

About BOU

Botswana Open University (BOU) is a result of the transformation of Botswana College of Distance and Open Learning (BOCODOL). The transformation was the actualisation of the recommendation of the Tertiary Education Policy that a comprehensive national distance education institution be established. The institution would develop, offer and accredit university level programmes independently without being tied to collaborating partners. Botswana Open University was developed to meet the growing local demand for ODL tertiary level programmes. Read More

BOTSWANA OPEN UNIVERSITY CRITICAL CONTACT NUMBERS DURING LOCK DOWN AND BEYOND

Corporate Relations and Marketing
NAME	DESIGNATION	CONTACTS
Tshegofatso Marumoagae	General Inquiries	75206089, 75870284
Bame Gloria Molefi	General Inquiries	73550659, 74397277

eLearning Support [Please note that this Team deals with online learning, ePortal and Website Issues only]
NAME	DESIGNATION	CONTACTS
Team email	elearningsupport@staff.bou.ac.bw
Kago Monare	eLearning Support	71834486
Leboko Mosekiemang	eLearning Support	73904276
Moalosi Pheto	eLearning Support	76684446
Goabaone Kelebopile	eLearning Support	71630476

Examinations and Assessment Officers Head Quarters
Mr. Oitiretse Tshotlego	Examinations and Assessment Officer	73550196
Mrs Keletso Banda	Examinations and Assessment Officer	71729512

Gaborone Regional Campus
Joyce Sengate	Manager Tertiary	73032400
Rebaone Masweu	Tutor Coordinator	77534454
Orebotse Mosetlhe	Tutor Coordinator	71969594
Moetapele Keatlholetswe	Admission & Study Centre	72229364
Lazarus Otsweleng	Tutor Coordinator	71797791
Agnes Majaule	Tutor Coordinator	71554316
Mpho Champane	Assessment & Examination Officer	71737154

Palapye Regional Campus
Aubrey Dilaolo	Manager Tertiary	71892255
Margaret Raletobana	Manager - Open Schooling	72640192
Gadiwele Merapelo Gaosekwe	Tutor Coordinator	72545770
Tshiamo Rantsudu	Admissions and Study Centre & Officer	76690244
Malebogo Oathotse	Assessment And Examinations Officer -Open Schooling	71867197
Lerato Moremi	Assessment and Examinations- Tertiary	74893718

Francistown Regional Campus
Juliet Akanyang	Assessment and Examinations- Open Schooling	71483690
Nonofo Selala	Assessment and Examinations- Tertiary	73479000
Lesedi Nelson	Admissions and Centres Coordinator	71699714
Doris Gombani	Librarian	72251515
Josephine Singabapha	Manager Open Schooling	71812498
Lesedi Nthobatsang	Manager Tertiary	71900822
Lindiwe Monyamane	Tutor Coordinator	71658702

Maun Regional Campus
Mma Boitshepo	Examinations and Assessment- Officers Tertiary	76786534
Mr Makopola	Examinations and Assessment Officers - Open Schooling	72219718
Ms Masheko	Admissions and Study Centre Officer - Tertiary	73631490
Mr Makondo	Admissions & Study Centre Officer -Open Schooling	71669093
Ms Motubudi	Library Officer	72770001
Mr Petso	Manager -Tertiary	72161450
Mr Maokaneng	Manager -Open Schooling	74619243
Mr Mokenane	IT Specialist	71817295 (Watsapp only 74193081)

Kang Regional Campus
Percy Moeti	Assessment and Examinations Officer	71730048
Pelotshweu Simane	Admissions and Study Centre Officer	72368500
Goitseone Moses	Manager -Tertiary	72249506
Boitumelo Malepa-	Manager -Open Schooling	71773108

Announcements

			2020 STUDENT REGISTRATION – NEW AND CONTINUING STUDENTS Registration for the 2020/21 Academic Year (beginning July 8 2020) is on-going on the BOU website; www.bou.ac.bw, under My Online Services. Also, you can access the Guides on the website using this link. The deadline for registration is 07th August, 2020 Regards BOU
08 JULY

			2020 STUDENT ADMISSIONS The 2020 Student Admission Lists are out. Those admitted should process registration and payment online. Admission letter, with necessary details will be sent to individual students through the BOU email which is; studentnumber@stud.bou.ac.bw...[View Lists]
07 JULY

			BOU SEMESTER 2 ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT TO REPLACE SESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS IS ELABORATED BELOW BOU would like to inform all Tertiary students that due to COVID 19 challenges and related preventive protocols, they will NOT sit their normal sessional examinations this semester as previously scheduled. INSTEAD, students will...[Read more]
20 MAY

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I process my application and registration from any BOU Regional Office?

Yes

Can I have a pin created from any BOU Regional office?

Yes

Can I have my registration admission done at any BOU Regional office?

Yes

What do I do if I have forgotten my pin?

Call the nearest Regional office to have a pin reset for you.

What do I need to do before I process my application and registration?

Before you start processing your application and registration you need to read the Application and Registration Guidelines.

If I already have a student number, do I need to create a new one?

No, just log on under “Registered User”, enter your old student number and ask for the PIN from the nearest Region.

What happens if my previous school does not appear on the list of values?

Call the Regional Office so that the school name can be added to the list of values.

Can I update my personal information

NO, it can only be done in the back office by the Regional staff.

What if I do not have any disability, do I write OTHER?

No, just leave it blank.

Where do I attach the documents?

Under step number 4 “Enter School Leaving Subjects” at the bottom of the table, on the left side. Click on “Upload/View documents” written in blue and attach accordingly.

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Our Programmes

Choose your desired

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29 January 2020

Diploma in Business Management (DBM)

Rationale for the Programme The Diploma in Business Management was developed in response to identified individual and business needs for the development of a sustainable economic

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29 January 2020

Bachelor In Business Administration-Leadership And Change Management – BBA (LCM)

Rationale for the Programme The Bachelor in Business Administration - Leadership and Change Management – (BBA - LCM) is an applied and tiered bachelor’s programme of

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29 January 2020

BEd Primary (BEd-Pri)

1. Dr Deborah Vimbwandu Sanoto – HOD and Lecturer Primary Education Tel: +267 364 4013 Cell: +267

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22 January 2020

Certificate: English For Professional Purposes (EP)

Rationale for the Programme This course is a result of the survey commissioned by BOCODOL in 2000. Peer Consultants established the need to develop a course in English for S

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22 January 2020

Certificate In Basic Computing Skills

Rationale for the Programme The Foundation Course aims at equipping participants with basic skills in using the computer for a variety of purposes. Participants will get hands-o

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Our goal to train and develop our nation and to support our learners through continuous learning. E-learning at BOU is about ensuring that the institution continues to provide training and information to its learners anytime, any place, at any pace through the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) systems.

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Executive Management

Our Executive Management

Dr. D. Tau

Vice Chancellor - Botswana Open University

Dr Daniel Tau was the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Botswan

Prof. F. Youngman

Deputy Vice Chancellor – Academic Services

Frank Youngman worked at the University of Botswana from 1975

Ms L. Lesetedi

Deputy Vice Chancellor – Corporate Services

Lesedi Lesetedi is the Deputy Vice Chancellor - Corporate Services for

Prof. K. H. Moahi

Deputy Vice Chancellor - Student Services

Professor Kgomotso Hildegard Moahi has been in the field of higher edu