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The Commonwealth of Learning (COL), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Skills Development and its implementing agency, Botswana Open University, will host the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning (PCF11) from 10 to 12 September 2025 at the Gaborone International Convention Centre (GICC) at The Grand Palm Resort. Learn more

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 		Ethical Clearance School of Business (Diploma and Degree Research Students)
Undergraduate students only. Experiencing Technical errors, password errors or login failure. Contact the technical team: cbatisani@staff.bou.ac.bw and fkaniwa@staff.bou.ac.bw

Ethical Clearance School of Business (Diploma and Degree Research Students)

Dear, student
 
Undergraduate students only!!!!
 
Experiencing Technical errors, password errors or login failure .Contact the technical team on below Emails
 
 
How to apply : Use this link
 
Note :do not collect data before receiving ethical clearance approval
 Ethical clearance is a vital safeguard to ensure that your research is conducted responsibly, with respect for participants and compliance with legal and professional standards. Collecting data before obtaining ethical approval undermines these safeguards, potentially causing harm to participants and invalidating the research process. Therefore, it's essential to complete the ethical review process before beginning data collection.  
 
To check your progress status (note that the turnaround time is 20-30 working days from the day you have applied (excluding holidays) prior to submission depending on the volume of applications)
 
For all Enquiries : Remember to state your application reference number and date of application.
 
For the submission deadline contact your Research course tutor or Supervisor or Tutor Coordinator at the region.
 
Contact Ethical Clearance team email address below
 
 
 
IF YOU ARE ENROLLED FOR CEMBA only!!!
Research Ethical Clearance 
Contact :Ms Petty Phera
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 		Applications for BOU Programmes 2025/2026
The Botswana Open University (BOU) invites applications for the following programmes for the Academic Year 2025/26, starting in July 2025. Note that all the programmes are offered online.
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 		FINAL EXAMINATIONS TIMETABLE
Final examination timetable for 5th MAY - 16th MAY 2025 is now ready for download.
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 		Information on Semester 2 Examinations
All tertiary students are informed that the end of Semester 2 examinations are scheduled for 05th– 16th May 2025.
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