BAC becomes Botswana School of Business Sciences
Friday, February 27, 2026 | 140 Views |
New pathways: Officials during the launch of the Botswana School of Business Sciences PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The transformation of Botswana Accountancy College into Botswana School of Business Sciences, approved by the Botswana Qualifications Authority and effective January 15, 2026, comes as the institution celebrates 30 years of existence.
Founded in 1996 as Botswana Centre for Accounting Studies, the institution was established to address the shortage of locally trained accountants. However, over the years it has evolved into a multi-disciplinary institution, offering programmes in business, procurement, insurance, leisure and information communication technology, allowing it to compete more broadly within the higher education sector.
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