Mzumbe University (MU) Undergraduate Courses Offered
MU Undergraduate Programs
1.Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA)
2.Bachelor of Human Resources Management (BHRM) – offered both at the Main Campus and Mbeya campus college.
3.Bachelor of Local Government Management (BLGM)
4.Bachelor of Health Services Management (BHSM)
5.Bachelor of Public Administration –Records and Archives Management (BPA-RAM)
All five degree programs named above have entry requirements as follows:-
(a)Direct Entry Qualifications
At least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). If the principal passes do not include English then the applicant must have at least a credit in English Language at O‟ level.
(b)Equivalent entry qualifications
The applicant must have appropriate diploma of not less than second class level OR „B‟ average from a registered institution.
OR
A certificate of at least second class level from Mzumbe University. In addition, applicants must have completed Form VI with at least 3.5 points in the ACSEE. Where the principal pass does not include English Language, the applicants must have obtained at least a credit in English Language at O-level.
6. Bachelor of Laws – offered at both Main Campus at Mbeya Campus college
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(a)Direct Entry Qualification for Bachelor of Laws
Applicant must hold at least two (2) principal passes and one subsidiary in any subject at the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). In any case where the principal passes do not include English, the applicant must have obtained at least a credit pass in English Language in the Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education („O‟ Level).
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
The applicants must be holders of either a diploma in Law of at least a second class level or „B‟ average from a registered institution.
OR
A certificate in Law of at least second class level awarded by Mzumbe University. In addition an applicant must also have completed form VI with at least 3.5 points in the advanced level certificate.
7.Bachelor of Science in Economics (B.Sc. Econ) with options in:
(i)Economic Policy and Planning-B.Sc.Econ(EPP)
(ii)Project Planning and Management – B.Sc. Econ(PPM)
(iii)Population and Development – B.Sc. Econ (P&D)
(a) Direct Entry Qualification
At least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (ACSEE). One of the two principal passes must either be in
Mathematics or Economics.
Where the subjects passed do not include Mathematics or Economics, an applicant must have obtained at least a subsidiary in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-Level or a credit pass in Basic Mathematics in the Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education („O‟ Level).
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
Applicants must have diploma in economics or related subjects from an accredited institution of at least second class level, or „B‟ average.
8.Bachelor of Education in Languages and Management (BELM)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
At least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) either in English language and Kiswahili. Where the subjects passed do not include English and Kiswahili, an applicant must have obtained a credit pass in English Language and Kiswahili in the Ordinary
Certificate of Secondary Education (“O” Level).
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
The applicants must be holders of a Diploma in Education with average „B‟ and above from accredited higher learning/teachers training college. A candidate must have English and Kiswahili as teaching subjects.
9.Bachelor of Education in Commerce and Accounting (BECA)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
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At least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). The two principal passes must include Advanced Mathematics or Accountancy or Commerce.
Where the principal passes do not include Advanced Mathematics or Accountancy or Commerce, the applicant must have obtained a credit pass in Basic Mathematics or Commerce or Book-keeping in the Ordinary certificate of secondary education („O‟-level).
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
The applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education with major in commerce or accountancy with an average of “B” and above from an accredited teacher training college.
OR
Diploma in Accountancy of not less than Second class or “B” average from accredited institution.
10.Bachelor of Education in Economics and Mathematics (BEEM)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
At least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). One of the two principal passes must either be in Advanced Mathematics or Economics. Where the principal passes do not include Advance Mathematics or Economics, an applicant must have obtained at least a credit pass in Basic Mathematics at „O‟level.
OR
A subsidiary passes in either Basic Applied Mathematics or Economics and any two principal passes. Where the subsidiary passes do not include Mathematics or Economics, an applicant must have obtained a credit pass in Basic Mathematics in the „O‟ Level.
(b)Equivalent Entry Scheme
The applicants must be holders of Diploma in Education with major in Economics or Mathematics with an average of Second class or “B” and above from an accredited teacher training
11.Bachelor of Accounting and Finance (BAF) with options in:
∙Public Sector( BAF- PS)
∙Business Sector (BAF- BS) – offered both at the Main Campus and Mbeya Campus College
(a)Direct Entry Qualification for the above two programmes is as follows:
Applicant must hold at least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary level pass in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
Where the subjects passed do not include Advanced Mathematics, or Accountancy, or Economics or Commerce, the applicant must have obtained a credit pass in Basic Mathematics or Commerce or Book- keeping in the Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education (O‟ Level).
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
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A diploma in Accountancy or in Business Administration with major in Accountancy or Commerce or related subjects of at least second class level from a registered institution.
OR
Certificate in Accountancy (CA) awarded by Mzumbe of at least second class level, provided that the applicant has a total sum of at least 3.5 points in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
12.Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with options in:
(i)Marketing Management – BBA (MKT)-offered both at the Main Campus and Mbeya Campus College
(ii)Entrepreneurship Development – BBA (ED)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification for the above two programmes is as
follows
Applicant must have at least two (2) principal level passes and one subsidiary level pass in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). Where the subjects passed do not include Advanced Mathematics or Economics or Accountancy or Commerce, the applicant must have obtained a credit pass in Basic Mathematics, or Commerce or Book-keeping at the Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education (“O” Level).
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
Applicant must hold either a Diploma in Business Administration from a registered institution with major in marketing or entrepreneurship of at least second class level
OR
A certificate of at least second class level from Mzumbe University in Business Management, Logistics Management or related, provided that the applicant has a total sum of at least 3.5 points in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
13.Bachelor of Business Administration in Procurement & Logistics Management (BBA-PLM)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
Applicant must hold at least two principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). If none of those two principal and subsidiary passes is in Advanced Mathematics or Economics or Commerce, the applicant must have a credit pass in Basic Mathematics, Commerce or Bookkeeping at O‟ level.
(b) Equivalent entry qualifications
The applicants must be holders of either a diploma in Business Administration with major in marketing or entrepreneurship of at least second class level.
OR
A certificate of at least second class level from Mzumbe University in
Business Management or Logistics Management or related, provided
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that the applicant has a total sum of at least 3.5 points in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).
14.Bachelor of Science with options in:
(i)Information and Communication Technology with Management (BSc. ICT-M)
(ii)(ii) Information Technology and Systems (BSc. ITS)
(iii)Information and communication Technology with Business (BSc. ICT-B)
Entry qualifications for the above three programmes are as follows:
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
Must hold at least two principal level passes and one subsidiary in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). If none of those two principal and subsidiary passes is in Advanced Mathematics, the applicant must have a subsidiary in Basic Applied mathematics at A-Level and a credit in Basic Mathematics at “O” level.
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
(i)A diploma in computing science or Information Technology or related field of at least Second Class level from a registered institution.
OR
(ii)An appropriate certificate of at least second class level from Mzumbe University, provided that the applicant has a total sum of at least 2.0 points from two principal subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE).
OR
(iii)Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Computing Sciences with at least an average score of C.
OR
(iv)Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in any discipline considering the applicant possesses C credit for mathematics and Engineering science at FTC.
15.Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (B.Sc. AS)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
Applicant must hold at least two principal level passes and one subsidiary in Science Subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE). If none of those two principal passes is in Advanced Mathematics, the applicant must have a subsidiary in Basic Applied Mathematics at „A‟ level or a credit in Basic Mathematics at O‟ level.
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
An applicant with equivalent qualifications must hold:
A diploma of at least second class level in Statistics or related subjects from an accredited Institution.
OR
A Certificate in Applied Statistics of at least second class level from Mzumbe University, provided that the applicant has a total sum of at least 2.0 points from two principal subjects in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE)
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OR
A Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in engineering subjects provided the applicant has an average of C and a credit in Mathematics in the FTC.
16.Bachelor of Science in Production and Operations Management (B.Sc. POM)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
Applicant must hold at least two principal level passes and one subsidiary in Science Subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE). If none of those two principal passes is in Advanced Mathematics, the applicant must have a subsidiary pass in Basic Applied Mathematics at “A” level or a credit pass in Basic Mathematics or „D‟ for Additional Mathematics at O‟ Level.
(b)Equivalent Entry Qualification
An appropriate diploma in Engineering or related field of at least second class level from a registered institution.
OR
A Certificate in Applied Statistics of at least second class level from Mzumbe University, provided that an applicant has a total sum of at
least 2.0 points in (ACSEE).OR
A Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Engineering with at least an
average of C.
17.Bachelor of Science in Library and Information Management (BSc. LIM)
(a)Direct Entry Qualification
Must hold two (2) principal passes and one subsidiary. If one of the
two principal passes and subsidiary do not include Advance
Mathematics, applicant MUST have at least a subsidiary pass in Basic
Applied Mathematics at A level or a PASS in Basic Mathematics at O level.
(b)Equivalent Qualifications Entry Scheme
Applicant must be a holder of diploma in Librarianship or any other appropriate diploma which preferably include Mathematics or Computing Science subjects of not less than second class level from a recognized institution. In addition, applicant must have a pass in
Mathematics at O‟ Level.
OR
Certificate in Librarianship of at least second class level from Mzumbe University, provided that the applicant has at least 2.0 points at A‟ level.
18.Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and ICT with Education (BSc. MICT- EDU)
(a) Direct entry
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At least two (2) principal passes in A‟ level one of which must be in Advance Mathematics.
(b)Equivalent qualifications
Diploma in Science with Mathematics as major subjects or ICT or Engineering OR
Diploma in Education with Mathematics or ICT as major subjects with Second Class or B average
OR
Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Engineering with at least anAverage of C and at aleast a credit or Basic mathematics at „O‟ Level.
19.Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering Management (BSc. IEM)
(a)Direct entry
At least two (2) principal passes and subsidiary in science subjects at
A„level. If none of the principal passes and subsidiary is in advance mathematics, then applicant must have a subsidiary in Basic Applied Mathematics at A level. In addition, the applicant must have a credit in Basic Mathematics at „O‟ level or pass in additional mathematics at A level.
(b)Equivalent qualifications
Diploma in Science with mathematics or ICT or Engineering or related science field whose mathematics is major subject with at least Second Class or B average.
OR
At least a second class certificate in ICT or related awarded by Mzumbe University. In addition an applicant must have at least 2.0 points at A‟ level