MA Degrees in Tanzania

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An MA or Master of Arts degree is obtained by students after completing a one- to two-year program studying History, English or other fine arts or humanities subjects. MA studies are most often a mix of research and coursework.

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Master of Arts in Library and Information Management (MLIM)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 18 months September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Directorate of the Library Services are jointly managing a Master of Library and Information Management (MLIM) programme. On completing the MLIM, students should have acquired a set of knowledge and concepts, and have developed a range of technical, personal, interpersonal, organizational and generic skills, that can be applied in various contexts, both within and beyond the industry. [+]

Master of Art Degrees in Tanzania 2017. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Directorate of the Library Services are jointly managing a Master of Library and Information Management (MLIM) programme. The syllabus for the programme is designed and developed to build professional skills across the information industry and creates opportunities for specializations in a variety of disciplines. Scholars have argued that information is power and catalyst for development (Aina, 2004). Therefore, those with access to information have power over those who do not have. In essence, Master of Library and Information Management (MLIM) programme is an appropriate professional training aiming at bridging this gap by producing highly qualified information professionals who will act as key players in the information industry locally and internationally. On completing the MLIM, students should have acquired a set of knowledge and concepts, and have developed a range of technical, personal, interpersonal, organizational and generic skills, that can be applied in various contexts, both within and beyond the industry. Educational Aims of the Programme The main objectives of this course are: To introduce students to fundamental concepts, principles and techniques needed for effective library and information management; To develop an understanding of the methodological factors that can be used for selecting, defining, planning, controlling, and library and information resources; To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and analytical tools that underpins library and information management, records management and archival administration; To develop an understanding of the issues and approaches to designing library and information... [-]

Master of Arts in Kiswahili (MA Kiswahili)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 15 months September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

Courses offered in this programme shall include two main areas of study: linguistics and literature. A student will have the choice of majoring in any one of the two areas. [+]

Programme Structure Courses offered in this programme shall include two main areas of study: linguistics and literature. A student will have the choice of majoring in any one of the two areas. In the first year of study, the student will attend lectures, do assignments and write term papers based on registered courses. A course in Research Methodology is especially crucial to a postgraduate student because it will give the student knowledge and skills which he/she would apply when working on his/her proposal and in thesis writing. The student is advised to identify his/her area of research during first year of study. In the second year of study, after having identified a topic the student will work closely with a supervisor to develop a research proposal, for eventual presentation of the same before a panel of scholars. Programme delivery The program will be delivered through blended mode as explained in under Directorate of Postgrduate section in this Propspectus. Dissertation Dissertation writing is an independent study done by the student under supervision. This is combined with the Research methodology course whereby face to face lectures will be conducted to the students after they have completed the rest of the courses. During this time the students are expected to come up with their dissertation proposal in an acceptable and complete form, and this will be assessed and would contribute 30% with the remaining 70% coming from the final dissertation. Then each candidate shall be allocated a supervisor with whom he/she shall have... [-]

Master of Arts in Governance and Leadership (MA GL)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 18 months September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

The rationale behind establishing the Master of Arts Programme in Governance and Leadership is based on the environing political and economic crises in Tanzania in particular and Africa in general, which are indicative of the lack governance and leadership skills herein. [+]

Master of Art Degrees in Tanzania 2017. The rationale behind establishing the Master of Arts Programme in Governance and Leadership is based on the environing political and economic crises in Tanzania in particular and Africa in general, which are indicative of the lack governance and leadership skills herein. The recurrence of intra- and inter-ethnic clashes, clashes within the communities and political organizations, cases of graft and corruption, and mismanagement of public resources have been very rampant. The Department therefore finds it imperative to intervene and contribute to alleviating those sociopolitical and economic anomalies in terms of research and training by offering a Master of Arts program in Governance and Leadership (MAGL). Educational Aims of the Programme The objectives of the programme are to: Train (potential) leaders and managers on the best and participatory way to work in the government and communities Generate knowledge and information that will permit local leaders to make informed decisions Encourage a high degree of local participation in making well informed economic choices Assist in building sustainable institutions that will assure equitable sharing of the benefits of those choices Build capacity among practitioners working in communities Admission Requirements Candidates holding the following qualifications are eligible for admission into the MA-GL Programme: An Honors degree in any field of study. An advanced diploma from any recognized institution with second class or above with working experience of at least two years in community economic development related fields. Programme Design Master of Arts is an 18 –month, 18 units... [-]

Master of Arts in International Development and Cooperation (MA ICD)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 18 months September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

The Masters programme in International Cooperation and Development (MICD) is a three trimester’s programme that benefits from the experience of a high qualified team of lecturers who are specialized in various areas of international cooperation and Development such as Development Aid, International and Development Economics, Political Science, International Security and International Law. The programme is highly motivating for those who intend to work either in NGOs or enterprises with international activities or in the framework of multilateral institutions. [+]

The Masters programme in International Cooperation and Development (MICD) is a three trimester’s programme that benefits from the experience of a high qualified team of lecturers who are specialized in various areas of international cooperation and Development such as Development Aid, International and Development Economics, Political Science, International Security and International Law. The programme is highly motivating for those who intend to work either in NGOs or enterprises with international activities or in the framework of multilateral institutions. Educational Aims of the Programme The objectives of the programme are: To instill current and future international practitioners with the best working tools in this sovereignty-sensitive international community; To generate knowledge, information and analytical capacity on international affairs that will permit international practitioner to make informed decisionsboth at home and abroad; To implant actors with an ability to act as change agents and manipulator of various foreign affairs, and encourage a high degree of international participation in making well informed political, social and economic choices; To assist in reaching out sustainable international agreements that will ensure equitable sharing of the benefits of global resources; and To build capacity among candidates on how to deal with controversies of cross-border nature, and minimize the possibilities of conflicts and war; hence stabilized international peace and security. Admission Requirements Candidates holding the following qualifications are eligible for admission into the MICD Programme: An Honors degree in any field of study. An advanced diploma from any recognized institution with second class or above with working experience of... [-]

Master of Arts in Natural Resource Assessment and Management (MANRAM)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 15 months September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

The programme cover resource and environmental assessment, planning and management to a wide range of students with different backgrounds in social or natural sciences related to Geography. The goal is to meet the acute need for high level manpower in developing countries like Tanzania in resource and environmental assessment, planning and management for sustainable development. [+]

Master of Art Degrees in Tanzania 2017. The Department of Geography offers a Master of Arts in Natural Resource Assessment and Management MA (NRAM) degree conducted though blended mode. The programme cover resource and environmental assessment, planning and management to a wide range of students with different backgrounds in social or natural sciences related to Geography. The goal is to meet the acute need for high level manpower in developing countries like Tanzania in resource and environmental assessment, planning and management for sustainable development. Objectives of the programme The main objective of the MA (NRAM) Programme is to equip professionals with innovative knowledge, skills and values in integrated natural resource assessment and management in order to enhance understanding of current natural resource management and environmental issues. It is intended to mainstream environmental and natural resource issues in development planning and poverty reduction. It provides training on how to link global, national and local concerns, poverty issues, and natural resource management. Eligibility for Admission The applicant with Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Education with Geography as one of the courses covered with at least a lower second class honours or its equivalent. Candidates who hold unclassified degrees should have a credit or, a distinction in the subject of the intended Master's Degree. Candidates with a Pass Degree will also be considered for admission, if their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B grade average or above. Duration MA (NRAM) by coursework shall be completed in a... [-]

Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA M & E)

The Open University Of Tanzania
Online & Campus Combined Part time 15 months September 2017 Tanzania Dar Es Salaam

The Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA, M&E) is an academic programme which seeks to develop sound and in-depth understanding on theoretical and practical aspects of monitoring and evaluation. This programme adopts standard methods, techniques and best practices that are increasingly employed by international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) and the World Bank in conducting monitoring and evaluation of development programmes in developing countries. Such methods, techniques and practices not only expose but also equip students with sufficient knowledge, skills and attitude that are analytically and logically informed by results based outcomes and impacts in development programmes. [+]

The Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA, M&E) is an academic programme which seeks to develop sound and in-depth understanding on theoretical and practical aspects of monitoring and evaluation. This programme adopts standard methods, techniques and best practices that are increasingly employed by international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) and the World Bank in conducting monitoring and evaluation of development programmes in developing countries. Such methods, techniques and practices not only expose but also equip students with sufficient knowledge, skills and attitude that are analytically and logically informed by results based outcomes and impacts in development programmes. The underlying philosophy under this programme is underpinned by the overarching objective of producing competent experts who are proficient in carrying out monitoring and evaluation assignments in large scale development programmes. The programme is designed for students who possess a first degree in any discipline seeking to develop a career in a result based monitoring and evaluation programs. It is also designed to enhance applied research skills for those aspiring to pursue advanced studies in monitoring and evaluation Aim of the Programme To introduce students to fundamental concepts, principles and techniques needed for effective project monitoring and evaluation; To develop an understanding of the methodological factors that can be used for selecting, defining, planning, controlling, monitoring and delivering projects; To impart knowledge of the basic concepts and analytical tools that underpin planning for monitoring and evaluation; To develop an understanding of the issues and approaches to designing... [-]