Goldstone Software Engineering Institute in Namibia
About Goldstone
Goldstone Software Engineering Institution is a fully-owned (100%) Namibian institution established in 2012, offering courses in Engineering, IT, Business, Education and Language courses. Its establishment to a great extent, was derived from the vision 2030, which identifies Education, Science and Technology as core driving forces in achieving national goals. The College was started well aware of the current challenges and opportunities facing tertiary education globally.
The need for electronically automated systems continues to grow in almost every workplace in most businesses. This is caused by the amount of information that continuously become tremendous, making it hard to eliminate common human errors as well as increasing the time spent on doing certain tasks.
This can also result in information being less reliable. Goldstone Software Engineering Institute was started with the purpose of assisting companies and institutions to solve these technical problems by producing graduates in the IT field who will have extensive knowledge and expertise in designing, developing and implementing software applications (desktop or web-based) that focus on providing efficient, timeless, reliable as well as accurate information and automation of many tasks, as well as fixing IT related problem.
Goldstone Software Engineering Institute focuses on making sure that the graduates are fed with the latest knowledge in their fields to enable them to make the best decisions when given tasks in designing and providing customized software applications to meet specific business needs as well as in IT configuration, systems network set up and IT management.
Goldstone Software Engineering Institute Courses Offered
| COURSE | MODE OF STUDY Part-time/Full-time/Distance/Online | COURSE DURATION Minimum & Maximum | FEES (NB: Foreign students should pay atleast 75% of the total course fees) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | Paying Cash | Monthly Installments | Total Course Fees | |||
| ENGINEERING COURSES-CERTIFICATE | ||||||
| Certificate in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Level 4) | Full-time/ Part-time | 1 YEAR | 2,600 | 10,545 | 850×10 | 11,100 |
| Certificate in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time | 1 YEAR | 2,600 | 10,545 | 850×10 | 11,100 |
| Certificate in Geographic & Information Systems (GIS | Part-time/Full-time/Distance/Online | 6 MONTHS | 1,430 | 6,175 | 845×6 | 6,500 |
| Certificate in Auto CAD | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 6 MONTHS | 1,430 | 6,175 | 845×6 | 6,500 |
| ENGINEERING COURSES-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics Engineering (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in Electronics & Telecommunications Engineering (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in Software Engineering (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in PC Engineering (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in Geographic Information & Systems (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in Electronic Data Processing (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| ENGINEERING COURSES-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Electrical & Electronics (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time | 3 YEARS | 3,200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12,800 |
| Diploma in Telecommunications Engineering (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time | 3 YEARS | 3,200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12,800 |
| Diploma in Software Engineering (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time | 3 YEARS | 3,200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12,800 |
| Diploma in PC Engineering (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 3,200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12,800 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) COURSES-CERTIFICATE | ||||||
| Certificate in Information Technology (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 2,600 | 10,545 | 850×10 | 11,100 |
| Certificate in Computer Science (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 2,600 | 10,545 | 850×10 | 12,900 |
| Certificate in Mobile Applications Development | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 8 MONTHS | 1,800 | 8,550 | 900×8 | 9,000 |
| Certificate in 3D Motion Graphics (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 9,000 | 19,000 | 1,100×10 | 20,000 |
| Certificate in Web Design & Web Programming | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 6 MONTHS | 1,800 | 6,156 | 780×6 | 6,480 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) COURSES-DILPOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Information Technology (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 900×10 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in Computer Science (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 3,500 | 12,730 | 900×10 | 13,400 |
| Diploma in 3D Motion Graphics (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time | 2 YEARS | 2,900 | 11,305 | 11,305 | 11,900 |
| Diploma in Digital & Interactive Games (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time | 2 YEARS | 15,000 | 42,750 | 3000×10 | 45,000 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Information Technology (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 3,200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12,800 |
| Diploma in Computer Science (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 3, 200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12,800 |
| Diploma in 3D Motion Graphics (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time | 3 YEARS | 12,000 | 23,750 | 3000×10 | 25,000 |
| Diploma in Systems Administration (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 3,200 | 12,160 | 960×10 | 12, 800 |
| BUSINESS COURSES-CERTIFICATE | ||||||
| Certificate in Office Administration (Level 1) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 1,200 | 4,400 | 850×4 | 4,600 |
| Certificate in Accounting & Finance (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 1,800 | 9,310 | 800×10 | 9,800 |
| Certificate in Travel & Tourism Management (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 1,800 | 9,310 | 800×10 | 9,800 |
| Certificate in Business Administration & Management (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 1,800 | 9,310 | 800×10 | 9,800 |
| Certificate in Human Resource Management (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 1,800 | 9,310 | 800×10 | 9,800 |
| Certificate in Real Estate Management (Level 4) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 1 YEAR | 1,800 | 9,310 | 800×10 | 9,800 |
| BUSINESS COURSES-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Accounting & Finance (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| Diploma in Business Administration & Management (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| BUSINESS COURSES-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Accounting and Finance (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Business Administration and Management (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Real Estate Management (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| EDUCATION COURSES-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| Diploma in Education – Computer Studies (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| Diploma in Pre & Lower Primary Education (Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| Diploma in Upper Primary Education ( Level 5) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 YEARS | 2,050 | 9,975 | 845×10 | 10,500 |
| EDUCATION COURSES-DIPLOMA | ||||||
| Diploma in Early Childhood Education (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Education- Computer Studies (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Pre & Lower Primary Education (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| Diploma in Upper Primary Education (Level 6) | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 YEARS | 2,300 | 10,545 | 880×10 | 11,100 |
| LANGUAGES | ||||||
| English: Beginner | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| English: Intermediate | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| English: Advanced | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Russian: Beginner | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Russian: Intermediate | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Russian: Advanced | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| French: Beginner | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| French: Intermediate | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| French: Advanced | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Portuguese: Beginner | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Portuguese: Intermediate | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Portuguese: Advanced | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Afrikaans: Beginner | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Afrikaans: Intermediate | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| Afrikaans: Advanced | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,235 | 450×3 | 2,350 |
| INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) SHORT COURSES | ||||||
| A+ PC Technician | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 1,500 | 4,750 | 875×4 | 5,000 |
| N+ Networking CompTia | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 1,500 | 4,750 | 875×4 | 5,000 |
| Cisco CCNA1-4 | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 2,000 | 6,650 | 1,250×4 | 7,000 |
| MCITP Windows 7 Enterprise | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,120 | 3,800 | 960×3 | 4,000 |
| MCITP SQL Server-Active Directory | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 1,500 | 4,750 | 875×4 | 5,000 |
| MCITP-DESK Virtualisation | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 1,500 | 4,750 | 875×4 | 5,000 |
| Oracle Development | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 6 MONTHS | 1,960 | 7,049 | 910×6 | 7,420 |
| Java Programming SE7 | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 6 MONTHS | 1,960 | 7,049 | 910×6 | 7,420 |
| Cloud Computing – MCPD Azure Technology, Tablets & Mobile Phones | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 8 MONTHS | 1,800 | 8,550 | 900×8 | 9,000 |
| IC3 | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,850 | 500×4 | 3,000 |
| E-Commerce | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 4 MONTHS | 2,000 | 5,700 | 1,000×4 | 6,000 |
| Specialized Training for Kids | Full-time/Part-time | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 2,375 | 500×3 | 2,500 |
| Short Courses In Any Programming Languages | Full-time/Part-time | 6 MONTHS | 1,960 | 7,049 | 910×6 | 7,420 |
| Graphic Design & Digital Publishing | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,800 | 3,990 | 800×3 | 4,200 |
| SQL Server | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 2 MONTHS | 2,500 | 4,750 | 1,250×2 | 5,000 |
| MAYA | Full-time/Part-time | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 3,325 | 833×3 | 3,500 |
| Computer Literacy: Beginner | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 3,055 | 750×3 | 3,250 |
| Computer Literacy: Intermediate | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 3,055 | 750×3 | 3,250 |
| Computer Literacy: Advanced | Full-time/Part-time/Distance/Online | 3 MONTHS | 1,000 | 3,055 | 750×3 | 3,250 |
| FOUNDATION COURSES: Done by everyone who does not meet the minimum entry requirements | ||||||
| English 1 | Full-time/Part-time | 6 MONTHS | 2,000 | 7,640 | 1,000×6 | 8000 |
| Basic Mathematics | ||||||
| Basic Computer Skills | ||||||
| Basic Accounting Principles |
Goldstone Software Engineering Admission Requirements
CERTIFICATE LEVEL 4
- Grade 12 with 18 Points in 5 subjects with an E in English.
- Grade 10 with 20 Points in 6 subjects with a pass (E) in English.
- Those with fewer points than the above will have to do the foundation course before being enrolled. Prior learning and experience are considered.
- Mature Age Entry – 23 years.
DIPLOMA LEVEL 5
- Possession of certificate NQF4 or equivalent from an accredited institution . Entry Requirements for programmes starting at Diploma Level is Grade 12 with 22 points and E in English. minimum. Candidates with less than 18 points will have to enroll for certificate level first.
- Mature Age Entry – 23 years. Prior learning may be considered in this case.
DIPLOMA Level 6
Entry Requirements
Candidates should be in possession of a diploma NQF5 or equivalent. If the candidate does not meet any of the above-mentioned requirements, the Executive Committee or the Managing Director may interview the candidate for admission. Prior learning may be considered in this case.
BACHELORS & MASTERS
- Undergraduate Degrees, at least grade 12 with 25 points including a D in English and or a Diploma
- Masters Degrees, at least a Degree and or an Advanced Diploma, Post Graduate Diploma.
- Two latest passport photos.
- Updated Resume
- Proof/Certificate of work experience.
- Filled in application form accompanied by a proof of payment for the form.
ADMISSION PROCEDURES FOR BACHELORS & MASTERS
- Applicants are required to fill the application form and submit/post it to GOLDSTONE postal address.
- Fee payments can be done by any of our payment methods.
- Proof of payment for the application form on the form.
- Proof/Certificate of work experience.
- You may also seek admission by applying online: www.natsoftacademy.com.
IMPORTANT
- Registration fee (Non-refundable): N$1,000.00 (subject to change) and Late Registration Fee is N$1,250.00
- Application form fee (Non-refundable): N$ 100.00 (subject to change).
- Upon the registration, the student will get a free GOLDSTONE golf T-shirt with his/her name on it
- Student Card fee (Non-refundable): N$ 55.00 (subject to change).
- Internet: Deposit N$50.00 and monthly payments N$30.00
- Payment terms are cash or installment plan
- Foreign students should pay at least 75% of the course fees
- A 5% discount on tuition fees will be granted if fees are paid in full. However discount is calculated on tuition fees only and it may vary.
- The course fee will be increasing every year by an amount between 10% to15 percent.
- Students are only allowed to attend classes after paying deposit, and all prices are in N$.
- Tuition fees are paid for course and do not take consideration of time
- Rebates to Students Representative Council. A rebate of 20% to SRC Chairperson and 15% to SRC members will be granted on the following conditions:
- The rebate will be calculated for the period served as SRC member or chairperson
- Rebates will be calculated on tuition fees only or any other charges
- Rebates will be refunded at the end of each semester
- Rebates will only be refunded, if the fee account is settled in full
- Tuition fees do not include textbooks or projects and practical fees
REFUND POLICY
- Registration fee, student card fee and application form fee are non-refundable
- Tuition Fee will be refunded in proportion of the time passed before cancellation. For more information see our refund policy on www.natsoftacademy.com/policies.php?refunds. Students not admitted for a course will get 100% refund excluding application form fees
- Students not registered for a course which cannot be offered due to circumstances (e.g. student numbers not enough/adequate) will get 100% refund.
- No refunds on fees for foreign students
DISCOUNT FOR EXCELLENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
- All students who obtain at least 85% in the final mark of a course shall receive a discount on tuition fees for that course as follows:
- 5% for a certificate course
- 10% for a diploma course
- 15% for an advanced diploma course
THE ACADEMY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE FEES GUIDE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE
- Interest on overdue accounts
- A 15% annual interest will be charged on all tuition accounts.
- Monthly payment received after the 5th of each month will attract a late fee charge of 10% added to monthly payment
Please note that GOLDSTONE does not offer any financial assistance in the form of loans and/or bursaries.
All students will be provided with a Student Handbook and other policies that affect students upon registration and payment of tuition fees deposit.
Not withstanding the fact that all the information contained herein has been compiled as accurately as possible, councils, board of Goldstone Software Engineering Institute accept no responsibility for any errors that may occur
NB: Some courses are only offered either on certificate, diploma or advanced level.
METHODS OF PAYMENT
PERSONALLY AT BANK DEPOSIT
Administration Office
National Software Engineering Academy
Windhoek West, Cnr Pasteur & Freud Street Bank :Bank Windhoek
Account Name:Goldstone Software Engineering Institute
Account No:8003546576Branch:CapricornBranch Code:486-372On the deposit slip, please indicate;
Reference: Please indicate the Name and Surname of the Student e.g. Tom Smith plus Student Number
Send Proof to deposit to address below:
The Registrar
National Software Engineering Academy
P. O. Box 26042
Windhoek
Namibia
Or deliver to the physical address below or Email
Main Campus
Physical Location:: ERF:3695/11, Corner of Pastuer and Freud street, Windhoek westTelephone:(+264-61)-234-186 / (+264-81) 635 4851Fax Number:0886558400 or (+264) 61-234188Website:www.natsoftacademy.comE-mail:info@natsoftacademy.com
Goldstone Software Engineering Institute Contact Details
Windhoek west, erf. 3695/11,
Cnr Pasteur & Freud Street,
Windhoek – Namibiaphone
Give us a ring
Reception
+264-61-234-186
MR Aron
+264816354851
MR Kalenga
+264814448889
MS Justina
+264818152094
Mon – Fri, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PMbusiness_center
Banking Details
National Software Engineering Academy (NSEA)
Bank windhoek · 8003546576
Branch Code · 486-372
Branch · Capricorn