Requirements

A recognised Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of Second Class-Second Division
Or
A recognised Bachelor’s Degree with Pass, coupled with extensive work experience.


The Executive Professional Development Programme

This is an executive professional development programme targeting the busy professionals who wish to gain specialized knowledge in pension law. The programme is comprehensive and practical, ideal for decision makers and advisors of the pension fund business.


The program comprises of ten intricate courses, namely, Introduction to Lesotho’s Private Pension Fund System, Pension Funds and the Employment Connection, Death Benefits Before Retirement, Deductions from Pension Benefits, Disability Benefits, Member’s Right to Information, Financial Planning and Pension Funds, Governance of Pension Funds, Investment Regulation, The Role of and Functions of the Regulator.


The following are some of the topics covered in the programme:

The regulatory and legislative framework of the pension fund business in Lesotho
Pensions and the employment relationship
Pension plan funding requirements and investment principles
Pension fund governance models and policies

Teaching methods

A detailed course outline with a comprehensive reading list and bibliography will be provided for each of the courses. Courses will combine theory and practice in the form of case studies. Case studies will be developed and provided to students. Students are expected to read on their own. Lectures are conducted in a structured, but discursive, manner allowing for questions and discussions. Practical examples are routinely considered with reference to case law, experience from the industry and other available resources. The courses are taught online.