The Open Learning Unit is primarily a distance education Unit that offers the Nated programmes (N-courses) on Business and Engineering Studies. The programme offerings are as follows:

Business Studies

Human Resource Management
Business Management
Management Assistant
Farming Management
Public Management

Engineering Studies

Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemical Process Control

Student support encompasses the following

Contact sessions (weekends)
Question papers and marking guidelines
E-mail support
Information letters
Dedicated tutors

Course mark requirements require formal assessments are as per department requirements for full-time classes. These assessments are scheduled on weekends.