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Background

The directorate was established in August 2002, after taking over the functions of the former Departments of Research, Information and Publication, Committee for Field Attachment, and part of the duties of the former Directorate of Graduate Studies. This is a policy coordination directorate of the University in matters pertaining to research, publications and postgraduate studies..

Mission

The mission of the Directorate is a subset of the Mzumbe University Mission in the areas of research, publications and postgraduate studies. The Directorate provides an enabling environment and opportunities for undertaking research, publications and postgraduate studies in the areas of management, public administration, economics, accountancy and finance, local government administration, business management, information and communication technology, production management, applied statistics, and administration of justice..

  • To initiate, stimulate and develop research and publication in the University.
  • To administer and co-ordinate the admission and registration of post-graduate students including Master's and Doctorate Programs.
  • To co-ordinate and supervise research work for both undergraduate and graduate students in liaison with relevant faculties, institutes and directorates.
  • To administer and manage research and publications.
  • To disseminate information through workshops and conferences; and
  • To co-ordinate, oversee and monitor field studies by all students and or jointly by staff and students.

Director

Directorate of Research, Publications and Postgraduate Studies

P.O Box 63, Mzumbe

+255
drps@mu.ac.tz

MON - FRI 07:30 AM - 03:30 PM

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Functions and roles of the directorate as related to research and publications include coordination of the implementation of the University Research and Publication Policy, forging intra and inter-institutional collaboration in research, preparation of University research plans and budgets, solicitation of research funds, coordination of internal and external dissemination of research findings, publication of the University UONGOZI journal, and management of the University Publication Foundation.

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