ACADEMIC SERVICES

The role of the Division of Academic Services is multifunctional and focusses on the delivering the strategic goals of the University in terms of technology-enhanced programmes, relevant research and innovation, and strong collaborations and partnerships. Its overall goal is academic excellence.

The Division is constituted of four Schools which are responsible for the design, development and delivery of tertiary academic programmes and for research and innovation:

• School of Business and Management Studies
• School of Education
• School of Science and Technology
• School of Social Sciences

The Division has four academic centres which support the teaching and research work of the Schools and ensure its quality:

• Centre for Graduate Studies
• Centre for Instructional Technology
• Centre for Research and Innovation
• Centre for Teaching, Learning and Quality Assurance

The Division has a centre responsible for providing short courses and other modes of continuing professional development to the general public:

• Centre for Continuing Professional Development

The Division also has a centre responsible for materials development and quality enhancement for the institution’s distance learning secondary school students:

• Centre for Open Schooling

The Division has two other centres which provide services across the University:

• Centre for Partnerships and Business Development
• Publications Centre