269 ISBS graduates join job market

The rebranded Damelin College - Imperial School of Business and Science (ISBS) - on Saturday produced its first batch of 269 graduates from a range of world recognised programmes.

Officiating at the ceremony deputy permanent secretary in the ministry of education Labane Mokgosi challenged graduates to contribute to the country’s small and concentrated economy, which badly needs diversification from diamonds.

“ISBS’s milestone is an achievement to us as well as we are on a quest to become a knowledge based economy and it is possible for our skills to drive regional and global industries” said Mokgosi.

The 269 graduated with advanced diplomas and diplomas from Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT), Business Management, Business Skills, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations Management, Marketing Management, and Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management.

ISBS chairperson Santosh Sharma promised that as Botswana economy diversifies and develops in all facets, the education institution will constantly research to design courses which will meet the needs of growing industry.