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This course is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge in leadership and project management specifically tailored for the procurement domain. It explores the dynamic role of effective leadership and project management practices in achieving successful procurement outcomes.

Students will delve into the principles of leadership, communication, and team building, examining their significance in driving procurement initiatives and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. Emphasis will be placed on understanding different leadership styles and their impact on procurement decision-making processes.

Furthermore, the course delves into project management methodologies, tools, and techniques relevant to the procurement context. Students will learn how to initiate, plan, execute, and control procurement projects to ensure efficient delivery and adherence to objectives, timelines, and budgets.

Throughout the course, case studies and real-world scenarios will be incorporated to provide practical insights and challenges faced in procurement leadership and project management. By the end of the course, students will have the competencies to effectively lead procurement teams, manage complex projects, and drive successful procurement outcomes within their organizations.

Congratulations on your acceptance into this prestigious program. Your decision to pursue further studies in econometrics reflects your dedication and commitment to mastering this critical field of study.  Throughout this course, you will delve deeper into advanced concepts and methodologies that will sharpen your analytical skills and equip you with the tools needed to tackle real-world economic challenges. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in academia, government, or industry, the knowledge and expertise gained here will be a solid foundation for your future endeavors. I am here to support you every step of the way. I encourage you to engage in discussions actively, collaborate with your peers, and seize every opportunity to expand your understanding of econometrics.  As you embark on this academic adventure, remember that challenges are opportunities in disguise. Embrace them with enthusiasm and perseverance, and you will emerge stronger and more knowledgeable than ever before. Once again, welcome to the Advanced Applied Econometrics class of 2024. I look forward to witnessing your growth and success over the coming months.

Welcome Advanced Industrial Relations

Industrial relation is a key aspect in every organisation, establishing effective communication between employees and management.  The main purpose of this course is to provide you with the necessary skills of maintaining a sound working relationship among all employment relationship stakeholders. Conflict, negotiation and dispute resolutions are some of the topics discussed in this module. The course further looks at labour relations framework, collective bargaining and labour economics amongst others.  The module is goal-oriented, allowing you to interact with other students and IR laws, which affect the way businesses operate.

The Advanced Property Finance and Investment course is designed to equip students with the advanced skills needed to evaluate and interpret the performance of landed property as an investment vehicle by researching, analysing, and advising on investment decisions. The course will examine commercial property financing and policies and regulations regarding general property financing and investment in Namibia.

This course covers the basics of modern cryptography as used to secure e-commerce transactions and code distributed over the Internet. The course covers cryptographic primitives used for encryption and authentication; it also explains how these primitives are used to improve the security of applications. Emphasis is placed on what problems cryptography can solve. The overall aim of this course is to explore the various encryption and decryption techniques that can be applied to secure various e-commerce applications. The emphasis is on gaining an understanding of the concepts, the practical usability, and the vulnerabilities of different methods in cryptology.