Post graduate Programmes offered by MUSoB

General Minimum Entry Requirements,Programmes Duration and Mode of delivery for Masters Degree Programmes

General Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum requirements for joining master’s programme is that a student must, at the time of application,

  1. Hold at least a second-class degree or equivalent qualifications Hold a PASS degree and an examined postgraduate qualification in the relevant field, or
  2. An applicant with unclassified degree shall be admitted into a master’s programme if he/she has an average credit of B or above
  3. Hold their first degree related to MScs programmes.

Programmes Duration and Mode of delivery

All MUSoB masters programmes are full time and take one and half calendar years that comprises of three semesters. Each semester shall have 17 weeks including one week for mid-recess, a preparation week and an examination weeks. The teaching mode includes lectures, seminars, group discussion, guest lecturer, field visits and videotaping.

Masters Programmes Evaluation

All Masters Programmes shall be assessed according to the Mzumbe University Examinations and Students’ assessment criteria By Laws, 2018

1. Master of Business Administration in Corporate Management (MBA-CM)

The programme focuses on practicing managers with at least three years’ experience at managerial position, aspiring to manage and lead businesses in a globalized world. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills in a practical and experiential learning environment. Lectures, seminars, case studies, reports presentations and guest speakers will form part of the delivery process. Students will acquire an in-depth knowledge of all the functional areas of business in the two taught parts of their training. Students will further write a project that analyses a company problem that has strategic importance. Subsequently students will be required to write their projects that demonstrate their ability to apply theoretical foundations in studying a company problem that has strategic importance.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants shall hold at least a second class bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning or a upper second class advanced diploma or equivalent qualifications obtained in at least three (3) years of study. or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA (T), MD, CSP, MCIPS, or their equivalent from recognized professional bodies or institutions. Applicants with PASS (i.e. those who obtained third classin the first degree) degree will also be considered upon producing evidence of having obtained an examined postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. A candidate who holds a foreign degree (degree obtained outside Tanzania) or unclassified degree should have an average credit of “B” or above (evaluated according to Mzumbe University system) and have his/her academic qualifications validated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

2. Master of Science in Accounting and Finance (MSc. A&F)

The programme is designed to provide job-based training to future accountants and finance specialists to serve business at the local and international context. It is a professionally tailored program to meet the growing demand of well trained and skilled accountants and finance managers who can greatly contribute in helping to plan, execute and relate cutting-edge research to recent and prospective developments in accounting and finance related disciplines. i.e. design accounting and management control information systems; prepare various accounts and corporate annual financial reports in line with various laws and standards etc.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants shall hold at least a second class bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning or a upper second class advanced diploma or equivalent qualifications obtained in at least three (3) years of study. or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA (T), MD, CSP, MCIPS, or their equivalent from recognized professional bodies or institutions. Applicants with PASS (i.e. those who obtained third classin the first degree) degree will also be considered upon producing evidence of having obtained an examined postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. A candidate who holds a foreign degree (degree obtained outside Tanzania) or unclassified degree should have an average credit of “B” or above (evaluated according to Mzumbe University system) and have his/her academic qualifications validated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
Additional Qualification:
Applicants for MSc. (A&F) must possess solid accounting background and must have completed courses in Financial Accounting, Management Accounting, Financial Management, Auditing and Assurance and Quantitative Methods at a Bachelor’s degree level.
3. Master of Science in Marketing Management (MSc. MM)

About Programme :

This programme is intended for those who aspire to become marketing specialists in local and international markets. Participants will acquire theoretical knowledge and also the skills that are required in a practical and experiential learning environment. The uniqueness of this programme includes: international competitiveness, specialized subjects, local knowledge which cannot be acquired abroad, the one-year duration and more importantly the delivery mode of the sessions. Lectures, seminars, case studies, report presentations and guest speakers will form part of the delivery process. Students will acquire in-depth theoretical knowledge of the marketing discipline and the analytical capabilities required for applying this generic knowledge to the local Tanzanian context or other Newly Emerging Markets (NEMs).

General Qualifications:

A candidate seeking admission into masters' degree programmes at Mzumbe University shall hold a relevant academic bachelor degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade from a recognized institution of higher learning or a upper second class Advanced Diploma. Applicants with a PASS degree (i.e those who obtained third class in the first degree) will also be considered upon producing evidence of having obtained a postgraduate diploma in the relevant discipline/area of study or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade from a recognized institution.

Specific Qualifications:

  • Applicants for MSc. MM must have studied marketing-related subjects at a Bachelor’s degree level.
4. Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management (MSc. Entrepreneurship)

About Programme :

This programme is intended for those who aspire to become entrepreneurship specialists. Participants will acquire knowledge and skills in a practical and experiential learning environment. Lectures, seminars, case studies, reports presentations and quest speakers will form part of the delivery process. Students are expected to acquire an in-depth knowledge of entrepreneurship discipline so as to be able to apply it for enterprise establishment and/or development.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants shall hold at least a second class bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning or a upper second class advanced diploma or equivalent qualifications obtained in at least three (3) years of study. or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA (T), MD, CSP, MCIPS, or their equivalent from recognized professional bodies or institutions. Applicants with PASS (i.e. those who obtained third classin the first degree) degree will also be considered upon producing evidence of having obtained an examined postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. A candidate who holds a foreign degree (degree obtained outside Tanzania) or unclassified degree should have an average credit of “B” or above (evaluated according to Mzumbe University system) and have his/her academic qualifications validated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

5. Master of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management (MSc. PSCM)

About Programme :

The programme is designed to provide job-based training to future professionals in Procurement and Supply Chain Management to serve business at the local and international context. It is a professionally tailored program to meet the growing demand of well trained and skilled Procurement and Supply Chain professionals. Graduates are expected to be well equipped and prepared to contribute in their organizations’ effort to achieve and maintain superior performances. This is expected to involve choice and application of relevant procurement and supply management principles and techniques in achieving organizational goals; they are also expected to develop and organize procurement strategies, policies, procedural manuals related to procurement and supply chain management.

Admission Requirements:

Applicants shall hold at least a second class bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher learning or a upper second class advanced diploma or equivalent qualifications obtained in at least three (3) years of study. or a professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA (T), MD, CSP, MCIPS, or their equivalent from recognized professional bodies or institutions. Applicants with PASS (i.e. those who obtained third classin the first degree) degree will also be considered upon producing evidence of having obtained an examined postgraduate diploma in a relevant field of study. A candidate who holds a foreign degree (degree obtained outside Tanzania) or unclassified degree should have an average credit of “B” or above (evaluated according to Mzumbe University system) and have his/her academic qualifications validated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).
Additional Qualification:
Applicants for MSc. PSCM must have studied supply management-related subjects at bachelor’s degree level.

6. Doctor Of Philosophy Degree (PhD)

The Doctoral Degree in Accounting, Finance and Business Management at Mzumbe University focuses on the interdisciplinary area of Commerce and Business Management. Within these subject’s area, there are numerous options for doctoral aspirants to direct their interests on specific functional specialized topics, including crosscutting issues.

The objectives of the programme are:

(i) To enable students, conceptualize real world issues in the multidisciplinary subject areas of Accounting, Finance and Business Management as applied to profit and non-profit organizations.

(ii) To develop student’s analytical skills and ability in making critical judgments pertaining to research.

(iii) To enhance student’s ability for research and knowledge application in problem formulation, investigation and research analysis.

(iv) To contribute to existing knowledge base in Accounting, Finance and Business Management and allied areas.

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