Enhancing quality of tertiary education through programme accreditation: a case of Botswana

Abstract

This study presents narrated facts about the complex nature of accrediting tertiary education programs in Botswana. Content analysis procedures were employed to characterise the accreditation process experienced by local tertiary institutions. The accreditation process experienced hiccups that include; long-established institution having their own quality assurance procedures; programmes being purchased from external institutions; elusive on-line and distance education programmes offered by cross-border institutions. The Government of Botswana must strengthen the Tertiary Education Council by giving it capacity to grow beyond its current status hence assume full control of tertiary education in the Country.