Harare Polytechnic | Business and Management

Commerce Division

Established in 1939, the Commerce Division has a rich history of providing business education. It offers nine courses from National Certificate to Higher National Diploma, with a team of 50 staff members (44 lecturers, 6 support). The division is committed to producing highly competent graduates with technical and entrepreneurial skills.

Mission & Values

Mission

To produce highly competent graduates with technical and entrepreneurial skills to meet the dynamic managerial needs of the nation.

Core Values

Professionalism, Teamwork, Gender sensitivity, Ethical, Innovativeness, Commitment.

History

Set up in 1939 at the old Caledonian Hall (Angwa Street), the department initially offered Accountancy and Secretarial courses. In 1958, courses expanded to include Chartered Institute of Secretaries, Bookkeeping, Chartered Accountancy, Typewriting, and Institute of Bankers. The 1960s saw the introduction of professional courses (British Institute of Transport, British Institute of Management, Cost and Works Accountants) and even a Bachelor of Commerce degree (1962). After independence, it became the Department of Business Education, now the Commerce Division with two departments: Business Studies and Management Studies.

Courses Offered

The division offers programmes from National Certificate to Higher National Diploma in the following areas:

Accountancy

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Accounts Clerk, Assistant Accountant, Accountant, Financial Manager, Auditor.

Banking & Finance

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Bank Clerk, Financial Analyst, Credit Officer, Finance Director.

Health Services Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Health Services Administrator, Director of Health Services.

Human Resources Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Manager, Training Manager.

Marketing Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Sales Person, Marketing Executive, Brand Manager, Marketing Manager.

Pensions & Investment Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Pension Administrator, Underwriter, Financial Advisor, Investment Consultant.

Purchasing & Supply Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Purchasing Clerk, Buyer, Procurement Manager, Supplies Manager.

Transport & Logistics Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Dispatcher, Logistics Coordinator, Fleet Manager, Transportation Director.

Payroll Management

NC, ND, HND. Careers: Payroll Administrator, Payroll Accountant, Senior Salaries Administrator.

FETC (Further Education Trainer's Certificate)

ND. Careers: Training Manager, Training Officer, Lecturer.

Entry Requirements

National Certificate: 5 O' Levels including English (and Mathematics for certain courses).
National Diploma: Relevant National Certificate + 5 O' Levels.
Higher National Diploma: Relevant National Diploma + 5 O' Levels.

Head of Division

Ms S. Nyamuda – snyamuda@hrepoly.ac.zw

Hospitality & Tourism Department

Opened in 2006, the School of Hospitality & Tourism provides quality training for the hotel and tourism industry. With 20 dedicated lecturers, the school has won accolades at Sanganai Travel Expo, ZITF, Harare Agricultural Show, and other events.

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

To be the hub of training in Tourism & Hospitality Management in Zimbabwe by 2030.

Mission

To uphold excellence in the training of competent Hospitality and Tourism graduates.

Core Values

Team spirit, Esprit de corps, Commitment, Respect & Love, Global outlook, Professionalism, Integrity, Patriotism.

Courses Offered

Tourism & Hospitality Management

NC (1 year): Intro to Tourism, Accommodation, F&B, Accounting, etc.
ND (3 years): Economics, Marketing, Housekeeping, Front Office, Catering, Law.
HND (1 year): Financial Management, Marketing Management, Hospitality Management, MIS, HRM, Tourism & Leisure.

Professional Cookery & Culinary Arts

NC (1 year): Nutrition, Food Prep, Pastry, Accounting, ESD.
ND (3 years): Food Production, Larder, Pastry, Management.
HND (1 year): Culinary Arts, Food Science, Production Management, HRM.

Baking Technology & Management

NC (1 year): Bakery Theory, Bread Making, Cake Decoration, Confectionery.
ND (3 years): Advanced Bakery, Cake Decoration, Management, Skills Proficiency.
HND (1 year): Bakery Technology, Confectionery, Purchasing, Production Management.

Career Opportunities

Graduates can work in hotels, cruise ships, hospitals, catering establishments, and anywhere in the hospitality industry.

Head of Department

Mr Mukarwi – Contact: +263715427638, amukarwi@hrepoly.ac.zw

School of Office Management

The School of Office Management is devoted to management consultancy and training. Our practical training programmes are designed to enhance organisational dynamic capabilities in delivering various services. We strive to be the training provider that organisations can depend on for all their Office Management training needs. In response to the National vision of a knowledge-driven middle-income economy by 2030, the department is making great strides in fulfilling its mandate according to the NDS1 Document and the Education 5.0 philosophy. It is engaged in various projects and currently running a Small Reprography Business Unit, offering practical learning experience to students and staff.

Vision, Mission & Values

Vision

To be the leading centre of excellence and choice in training and commercialisation of technology, run along reputable business principles.

Mission

To develop competitive patriotic graduates with high quality technopreneurial, production, research and consultancy skills required in spearheading the transformation of the Zimbabwean economy into self-sufficiency through creating a conducive environment for human resource development.

Core Values

Professionalism, Accountability, Patriotism, Integrity, Client focused.

Entry Requirements

National Certificate: 5 'O' Levels passed with grade 'C' or better including English Language.
National Diploma: National Certificate in Secretarial Studies/Office Management.
Higher National Diploma: Diploma in Office Management.

Programme Structure

National Certificate (Year 1)

Module	Code	Notional Hours
FIRST SEMESTER
1. Office Administration	361/25/M01	120
2. Word Processing 35 wpm 1	361/25/M09/1	100
3. Shorthand 40 wpm	361/25/M10	80
4. Computer Operations and Packages	361/25/M12	80
5. Business Accounting 1	310/25/M01	80
6. Workplace Communication	310/25/M02	80
7. National Studies	401/24/M01	80
8. Skills Proficiency	361/25/M08	-
SECOND SEMESTER
9. Digital Filing	361/25/M03	120
10. Digital Mail Management	361/25/M04	80
11. Events Management	361/25/M05	100
12. Shorthand 60 wpm	361/25/M11	80
13. Customer Care	361/25/M07	80
14. Word Processing 35 wpm 2	361/25/M09/1	100
15. Business Accounting 2	310/25/M06	120
16. Entrepreneurship Skills Development	402/25/M01	80
17. Skills Proficiency	361/25/M08	-
TOTAL		1380

National Diploma (Years 2 & 3)

Module (Compulsory)	Code	Notional Hours
YEAR 1 – SEMESTER 1
1. Office Operations	552/23/M01	150
2. Word Processing 50 WPM	552/23/M02	170
3. Shorthand 80 WPM	552/23/M03	150
4. Financial Budgeting	552/23/M04	170
5. Virtual Events Management	552/23/M05	120
6. Human Resources Development	526/23/M05	120
7. National Studies	401/22/M01	80
8. Skills Proficiency	552/23/M12	-
SEMESTER 2
9. Public Relations	552/23/M06	120
10. Research Methods	552/23/M07	150
11. Audio Transcription	552/23/M08	120
12. Corporate Communication	552/23/M09	120
13. Advanced Computer Applications	552/23/M10	150
14. Records and Information Management	552/23/M11	170
15. Business Communication	552/23/M12	150
16. Entrepreneurial Skills Development	402/22/M02	80
17. Skills Proficiency	552/23/M13	-
ND II – YEAR 2
18. On the Job Education and Training (OJET)	552/23/M14	One year (1716 minimum hours)
TOTAL		3586

Higher National Diploma (Year 4)

Subject (Compulsory)	Code	Notional Hours
HND – ONE YEAR
SEMESTER 1
1. Office Automation	711/24/M01	180
2. Governance and Conduct of Meetings	711/24/M02	100
3. Office Management Information System	711/24/M03	180
4. Digital Publishing and Design	711/24/M04	200
5. Research Project (one year)	711/24/M10	-
6. Skills Proficiency	711/24/M11	-
SEMESTER 2
7. Contract Law in Events Management	711/24/M05	150
8. Advanced Audio Transcription	711/24/M06	200
9. Ethical Office Management Practices	711/24/M07	120
10. Compensation and Payroll Processing	711/24/M08	120
11. Business Etiquette and Professionalism	711/24/M09	100
12. Research Project (submit marks)	711/24/M10	200
13. Skills Proficiency	711/24/M11	-
TOTAL		1550

Career Opportunities

Secretary

Receptionist

Data processor / capturer

Administrative assistant

Management assistant

HR assistant

Administrative officer/manager

Accounts clerk

Public relations officer

Income Generation

The School of Office Management embarked on an income generation project offering services to both students and staff:

Typing
Printing
Photocopying
Spiral binding
Scanning and sending documents
Data capturing services
Attachment for OJET Students

Research

Lecturers have presented at various research conferences including the ATUPA conference where the department had two presentations.

Future Plans

To introduce a business consultancy offering:

Training workshops: Receptionists, Strategic skills for executive assistants/secretaries, Customer care and selling skills, Minute writing and report writing, Virtual meetings, Reception skills.
Services: Data capturing, Typing, Events management, Records management.
To intensify research efforts by both students and staff.

Head of Department

Mr. Wilson Takavadii Nyamanhindi

0715427562 / 0773794705

wnyamanhindi@hrepoly.ac.zw

MSc in Peace, Leadership and Conflict Resolution, BA in English and Communication Studies (ZOU), Diploma in Education (BTTC). Over 25 years of experience, with 12 years in high schools. Leader par excellence, astute communicator, with interests in academic writing and module production.

Staff Establishment

Designation	In post	Sex
Head of Department	1	Male
Lecturer in charge	2	Male
Lecturer	4	Male
Lecturer	8	Female
Office orderly	1	Female
General hand	1	Female