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PhD in Public Administration

Programme Description

The program aims to enable students to acquire and apply advanced knowledge of governance and administration to public sector management. The program prepares students to take managerial roles in the public domain. The program further aims to prepare students to relate theoretical issues with practical experiences and use such relationships to analyze critical issues and problems in public administration, as applied to developing countries. At the end of the program students will be equipped with competencies to proactively develop improved strategies in contemporary public management. The main clients for this program are students from developing countries who will work in public sector – but applicants from other parts of the world are also welcome and encouraged..

Programe Requirements

  • Direct Entry
    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)..
  • Equivalent Entry
    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)..

Programe Mode Of Delivery

FACE TO FACE.

Programe Fee

0.00 per year.

Programe Status

FULL TIME

Programe Duration

3 years.

Doctor of Philosophy of Mzumbe University (PhD-MU)

Programme Description

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Programe Requirements

  • Direct Entry
    A candidate seeking admission into our Master degree programmes 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. 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 with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade from a recognized institution or equivalent professional qualifications such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant, Tanzania (CPA (T)), Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technicians Board (PSPTB) A candidate who holds a foreign degree (degree obtained outside Tanzania) 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). For further information regarding validation of foreign qualifications please visit this link https://www.tcu.go.tz/?q=content/recognition-and-equation-foreign-qualifications.
  • Equivalent Entry
    A candidate seeking admission into our Master degree programmes 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. 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 with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade from a recognized institution or equivalent professional qualifications such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Certified Public Accountant, Tanzania (CPA (T)), Procurement and Supplies Professional and Technicians Board (PSPTB) A candidate who holds a foreign degree (degree obtained outside Tanzania) 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). For further information regarding validation of foreign qualifications please visit this link https://www.tcu.go.tz/?q=content/recognition-and-equation-foreign-qualifications.

Programe Mode Of Delivery

BLENDED LEARNING.

Programe Fee

4590000.00 per year.

Programe Status

FULL TIME

Programe Duration

48 years.

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Directorate of Undergraduate Studies,

P.O. Box 1, Mzumbe

+255717-654762 || +255718-208259
admission@mu.ac.tz

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