CURRICULUM MANAGER: PROGRAMME ACCREDITATION

CORE PURPOSE

To provide management and support to the Curriculum Development and Management Department by assisting with the various processes associated with the programme development and submission of new formal and short learning programmes; the application for professional body accreditation/recognition; and the development and management of responses to new programme conditions received from regulatory bodies to ensure that MANCOSA meets its strategic objectives and goals.

CORE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE

Management and Administration

•     Manage the development of new programme curriculum in line with the Institutions’ strategic vision, mission and goals
•     Manage the staff within the department
•     Prepare and manage budgets
•    Design curriculum for new formal  and short learning programmes in line with Regulatory Bodies’ standards and criteria
•     Review and update policies related to the Curriculum Development and Management Department
•   Chair Programme Advisory Committee (PAC) and Programme Design, Development and Review Committee (PDDR) meetings pertaining to new programme development and professional body accreditation
•      Build excellent relations with all internal and external academics, stakeholders and service providers

New Full and Short Learning Programme Development and Professional Body Accreditation

•      Develop and submit new formal  and short learning programmes in consultation with developers as per regulatory and institutional standards 
•     Manage the development and submission of responses to conditions and/or representations
•      Identify, develop and submit professional body applications 

Regulatory Bodies

·     Prepare for and ensure attendance at any site visits relating to the academic programmes

·     Actively participate in CHE audits and site visits together with the other members of Management

·     Participate in Regulatory Body activity

·     Maintain regulatory compliance in all activities