Department of Management – Moshi Co-operative University

HoD’s Welcome Note

I sincerely feel greatly honored to welcome you all to the Department of Management of the Moshi Co-operative University (MoCU). The Department is under the Faculty of Business and Information Sciences (FBIS) and one amongst the five departments of the Faculty. With only a few years of existence, the Department has become a source of qualified, skilled and resourceful human resource graduates. The Department is currently running a Master of Business Management (MBM), a Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (BA-HRM), a Diploma in Enterprise Management (DEMA) and a Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM) program. Plans are underway to introduce a Masters in Human Resource Management (MHRM) and a Diploma in Human Resource Management (DHRM) in the Department.

The Department has qualified teachers, researchers and consultants in various areas such as Human Resource Management, Business Management and Entrepreneurship. In various occasions they have been engaged in national and international consultancy works which were successfully executed.

Nyanjige Mayala (PhD)

Head of Department

Some have also published renowned and worthwhile books, manuals and journal articles in various areas of Business Management. The infrastructures available at MoCU offer a conducive environment for students to carry on their studies. The library services available offer a wide range of Human Resource and Business Management materials. Lecture and seminar rooms are conducive for students to comfortably learn. Moreover, ICT facilities are also available and students can communicate and access various materials online.

The Department facilitates practical studies through visits to nearby institutions including public, private, NGOs, Co-operatives and banking firms. This is done in conjunction with field/practical training whereby, students will be required to undergo eight (8) weeks. The Department is striving to excel in teaching, research and consultancy. To achieve the foregoing, we, at the Department, are focusing at staff highest academic qualifications, seeking and executing research and consultancy works as well as co-operating with other institutions, both academic and non-academic, nationally and internationally.

We are working hard to achieve our goals and aspiring to the best provider of Human Resource and Business Management education in Tanzania thereby producing graduates who can contribute in building our nation and our world and compete in the global markets. We welcome you all to our Department.

Overview of the Department

The Department of Management came into existence in 2014. It is one of the five departments under the Faculty of Business and Information Sciences (FBIS) at Moshi Co-operative University. The Department is key to Human Resource and Business Management teaching, research and consultancy across the University. Currently, the Department runs three undergraduate degree program, namely the Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (BA-HRM.) a Diploma in Enterprise Management (DEMA) and a Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM) and one postgraduate degree programme a Master in Business Management (MBM) and it is also engaged in teaching various business management courses belonging to other programs. The office premises of the Department of Management are located at Wazalendo Complex, MoCU Main Campus.

Prior to its emergence, Human Resource Management and Business Management, research and consultancies were matters handled by the then Management Unit. The latter Unit was a better half of the then Department of Management and Law (MAL) of the then Moshi University College of Co-operative and Business Studies (MUCCoBS). Following institutional transformation which led to the upgrading of MUCCoBS into a full-fledged University (Moshi Co-operative University) in 2014, the Unit of Management under the MAL Department was as well upgraded into an independent Department.

The history of the Department of Management is, however, well understood with reference to business management teaching from the time of the then Co-operative College to MUCCoBS and of lately MoCU. Under MUCCoBS various business management courses had been introduced in other degree programs. These business management courses were only taught under the auspices of specific departments hosting the programs. Prior to 2010, all affairs about management teaching were under the Department of Business Management and Technology (BMT). It was in 2011 that the BMT Department was split into two departments one of which was the MAL Department. MAL Department hosted the Management Unit.

Academic Programmes

Master of Business Management (MBM)

This is a full time and evening mode eighteen (18) month program under the semester system. There are three semesters in the 18 Month of study. Applicants MBM should have obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent with passes in five approved subjects, obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent; and at least two Principal level passes and a total of at least 4.5 points in relevant subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE), At least a Second Class Bachelor’s degree from recognized institution of higher learning in a relevant field of study; or A Pass Class Degree with postgraduate diploma in a relevant field or Postgraduate Diploma in re-lated field of study from a recognized institution of higher learning. For those to be admitted with Equivalent Qualifications, it should be at least a relevant professional qualifications plus a basic degree.
Possible job titles related to HR include: Financial, manager or analyst, credit analysts, cash manager HR consultant, Executive coach, Recruitment consultant/ practitioner/ manager, Training and development practitioner/ manager, Compensation and benefits specialist, brand manager, sales managers, marketing managers, operation and logistic manager.
Applications for admissions are normally invited once a year between July and September. The detailed information about the application procedures and requirements are usually stated through the University main website and many other outlets.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (BA HRM)

This is a full time three years program under the semester system. There are six semesters in the three years of study. Applicants BA-HRM should have obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent with passes in five approved subjects, obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent; and at least two Principal level passes and a total of at least 4.5 points in relevant subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). For those to be admitted with Equivalent Qualifications, it should be at least a Diploma in Human Resource Management, or any other diploma from an accredited/recognized institution of education of not less than upper second-class and an ‘O’ level credit pass of at least C grade in English, Kiswahili, History and Geography.
Possible job titles related to HR include: HR consultant, Executive coach, Recruitment consultant/ practitioner/ manager, Training and development practitioner/ manager, Compensation and benefits specialist, HR advisor, HR practitioner, Human Resource Development (HRD) practitioner/ coordinator , HRD manager , HR planner, HR systems specialist, HR assistant , HR systems administrator, HR business partner , HR generalist, HR officer, HR manager , Learning and development coordinator Organisational development specialist, Performance management specialist, Skills development practitioner, Talent Acquisition Manager and Transformation manager
Applications for admissions are normally invited once a year between July and September. The detailed information about the application procedures and requirements are usually stated through the University main website and many other outlets.

Diploma in Enterprise Management (DEMA)

This is a full time two years program under the semester system. There are four semesters in the two years of study. Applicants DEMA should have obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent with passes in four approved subjects, obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent; and at least One Principal level passes and a total of at least 3 points in relevant subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). For those to be admitted with Equivalent Qualifications, it should be at least a Certificate in Human Resource Management, or any other Certificate from an accredited/recognized institution of education provided they, have four passes at “O” level Secondary Education in English, Kiswahili, History and Geography.
Applications for admissions are normally invited once a year between July and September. The detailed information about the application procedures and requirements are usually stated through the University main website and many other outlets

Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM)

This is a full time and evening mode one year program under the semester system. There are two semesters in the one year of study. Applicants CHRM should have obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent with passes in four approved subjects such as English, Kiswahili, History and Geography.

HoD’s Welcome Note

Nyanjige Mayala (PhD)

Overview of the Department

Academic Programmes

Master of Business Management (MBM)

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (BA HRM)

Diploma in Enterprise Management (DEMA)

Certificate in Human Resource Management (CHRM)

Staff of the Department

Dr. Neema P. Kumburu

Yona G. Sikawa

Kelvin L. Nzilano

Mkula B. Machumu

Gracian C. Rwekaza

Reuben Y. Kiwambe

Erick T. Buberwa

Asteria G. Ngaiza

Dr. Nyanjige Mayala

Ansila B. Kisamo

Odax M. Lawrence

Peter G. Shigini

Enitha M. Msamba

Dr. Paschal B. Nade