RUAHA CATHOLIC

UNIVERSITY(RUCU)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.........................................................................................................1
GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION..............................................................1
1.0 RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (RUCU) PROFILE.....................................2
1.1 BACKGROUND.................................................................................................. 2
1.2 LOCATION......................................................................................................... 2
1.3 RUCU’S VISION................................................................................................. 3
1.4 RUCU’S MISSION............................................................................................... 3
1.5 ACCREDITATION STATUS................................................................................... 3
2.0 RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SENIOR OFFICERS...................................4
2.1 MEMBERS OF RUCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES.........................................................4
2.2 RUCU PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.............................................................................. 5
3.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED......................................................9
3.1 SHORT COURSES............................................................................................... 9
3.2 CERTIFICATE AWARDS........................................................................................ 9
3.3 DIPLOMA AWARDS............................................................................................. 9
3.4 DEGREE AWARDS............................................................................................. 10
3.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AWARDS.................................................................10
3.6 MASTER DEGREE AWARDS............................................................................ 10
3.7 PH.D DEGREE AWARDS.................................................................................... 11
4.0 ADMISSION INFORMATION.................................................................11
4.1 ADMISSION ENQUIRIES.................................................................................... 11
4.2 GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION................................................................12
4.3 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.....................................................................13
5.0 REGISTRATION INFORMATION.............................................................15
6.0 FINANCIAL INFORMATION...................................................................18
6.1 FEE STRUCTURE FOR SHORT COURSES............................................................19
6.2 FEE STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATE COURSES...................................................20
6.3 FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA COURSES........................................................23
6.4 FEE STRUCTURE FOR DEGREE COURSES.........................................................26
6.5 FEE STRUCTURE FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA STUDIES................................31
6.6 FEE STRUCTURE FOR MASTERS’ PROGRAMMES...............................................33
6.7 FEE STRUCTURE FOR PH.D PROGRAMME.........................................................40
7.0 GENERAL EXAMINATION REGULATIONS.................................................42
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7.1 FORM OF EXAMINATION................................................................................ 42

7.2 TIME OF EXAMINATION..................................................................................... 42
7.3 REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATION...................................................................42
7.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATIONS....................................................................... 42
7.5 ABSENCE FROM THE EXAMINATIONS...............................................................43
7.6 FALLING SICK IMMEDIATELY BEFORE OR DURING AN EXAMINATION.................43
7.7 REPORTING LATE FOR EXAMINATIONS..............................................................43
7.8 DATES OF EXAMINATIONS................................................................................ 44
7.9 A “BAD FAIL” IN AN EXAMINATION...................................................................44
7.10 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION/SPECIAL EXAMINATION...................................44
7.11 REPEATING THE YEAR...................................................................................... 45
7.12 DELAY IN THE COMPLETION OF THE RESEARCH THESIS...................................45
7.13 CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS.......................................................................... 45
7.14 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL EXAMINERS........................................................45
7.15 BOARD OF EXAMINERS.................................................................................... 45
7.16 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES...............................................46
7.17 EXAMINATION IRREGULARITIES OR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY............................48
7.18 PREPARATION OF UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS.................................................50
7.19 GUIDANCE FOR INVIGILATORS......................................................................... 50
8.0 COMMON ACADEMIC REGULATIONS....................................................53
8.1 COURSE ASSESSMENT..................................................................................... 53
8.2 GRADING SYSTEM............................................................................................ 53
8.3 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) COMPUTATION FOR AWARD CLASSIFICATION....53
8.4 THE AWARD OF AEGROTAT DEGREE.................................................................54
8.5 PUBLICATION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS.........................................................55
8.6 WITHHOLDING RESULTS................................................................................... 55
8.7 DISCONTINUATION........................................................................................... 55
8.8 POSTPONEMENT OF STUDIES........................................................................... 55
8.9 REPEATING A YEAR/SEMESTER......................................................................... 56
8.10 CONDITIONS FOR CARRYING OVER..................................................................56
8.11 APPEALS AGAINST ACADEMIC DECISIONS........................................................56
8.12 GRADUATION.................................................................................................. 57
8.13 CERTIFICATES AND ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS...................................................57
8.14 LOSS OF CERTIFICATES.................................................................................... 58
8.15 COMPLETION OF RESEARCH DISSERTATION/THESIS.........................................58
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8.16 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR DISCONTINUATION...............................................58

PART II......................................................................................................59
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES..........................................................................59
1.0 FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY............60
1.1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSC IN
CS – INFORMATION SYSTEMS).................................................................................. 60
1.2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (BSC
IN CS – SOFTWARE ENGINEERING)........................................................................... 63
1.3 BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES WITH INFORMATION.........67
1.4 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE..................................................................... 71
1.5 CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE...............................................................74
1.6 ICT ACADEMIC STAFF....................................................................................... 75
2.0 THE FACULTY OF LAW:..........................................................................77
2.1 BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) PROGRAMME.........................................................77
2.2 DIPLOMA IN LAW PROGRAMME........................................................................ 83
2.3 CERTIFICATE IN LAW PROGRAMME...................................................................87
2.4 HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES....................................................................... 90
2.5 MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M).................................................................................. 94
2.6 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW..................................................................103
2.7 FACULTY OF LAW ACADEMIC STAFF..............................................................107
3.0 THE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES....................................110
3.1 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION...............................................................110
3.2 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION( IT AND MATHEMATICS) CURRICULUM;
COURSE LIST.......................................................................................................... 121
3.3 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION ( IT AND GEOGRAPHY) CURRICULUM;
COURSE LIST.......................................................................................................... 125
3.4 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND
ECONOMICS) CURRICULUM; COURSE LIST..............................................................128
3.5 DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES:.......................................132
3.6 CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES...................................138
3.7 MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME...........................................................139
3.8 MASTER OF ARTS IN LINGUISTICS PROGRAMME.............................................144
3.9 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE) PROGRAMME
146
3. 10 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC STAFF..........................151
4.0 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES..........................154
4.1 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)............................................155
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4.2 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)..........................................159

4.3 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE WITH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(BAFIT)................................................................................................................... 167
4.4 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION......................................................171
4.5 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION................................................173
4.6 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ACADEMIC STAFF......175
5.0 DIRECTORATE OF SHORT COURSES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION (DSCCE)
177
5.1 COURSES OFFERED...................................................................................... 179
5.2 COURSES ON TAILOR-MADE BASIS :.........................................................183
5.3 SERVICES/SOLUTIONS RENDERED :..............................................................184
5.4 DIRECTORATE OF SHORT COURSES ANDCONTINUING EDUCATION
ACADEMIC STAFF............................................................................................... 186
6.0 INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (IAHS).................................187
6.1 PREAMBLE..................................................................................................... 187
6.2 DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES...............................................187
6.3 DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES......................................................189
6.4 CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES.........................................191
6.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR IAHS DIPLOMA AND CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES...................................................................................................... - 193
6.6 INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (IAHS) ACADEMIC STAFF............195
7.0 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:.......................................................................198
7.1 A BRIEF HISTORY........................................................................................... 198
7.2 OPENING HOURS:.......................................................................................... 198
7.3 INFORMATION RESOURCES:........................................................................... 198
7.4 THE MAJOR SECTIONS :.................................................................................. 198
7.5 LIBRARY STAFF............................................................................................. 199
PART III: STUDENT SERVICES....................................................................200
8.0 THE STUDENTS’ GOVERNMENT..........................................................200
8.1 THE OFFICE OF STUDENTS' AFFAIRS..............................................................200
8.2 ACCOMMODATION......................................................................................... 200
8.3 CATERING SERVICES...................................................................................... 201
8.4 HEALTH SERVICES.......................................................................................... 202
8.5 SPORTS AND RECREATION............................................................................. 202
8.6 RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.................................................................................. 202
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PART I

GENERAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION

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1.0 RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY (RUCU) PROFILE

1.1 BACKGROUND

Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) is the successor of Ruaha University

College (RUCO) which was established by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference
(TEC) under its Trust Deed of the Registered Trustees of Ruaha University
College through the generous support of well wishers (friends of RUCU) within
and outside the country.
The University is governed and administered in accordance with the
Catholic Church Policy on Higher Education Institutions – Ex Corde Ecclesia
and the provisions of the constitution establishing a University. Nonetheless,
RUCU is a private and secular institution of higher learning that is open to all
regardless of their faith or religious affiliation. It does not discriminate on any
ground such as faith or their backgrounds, religious affiliation, race, ethnicity,
gender, disability or caste.

1.2 LOCATION

RUCU is conveniently located centrally within Iringa Municipality along

Uhuru Avenue on the Great North Road to Dodoma, at what used to be Dr.
Amon J. Nsekela Bankers’ Academy, in the Wilolesi area. It is at the centre of
Iringa Town and has access to the regional government administrative offices,
main regional business centres, the main bus terminal and other higher
learning institutions, namely Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE),
University of Iringa, the Open University of Tanzania and Moshi Cooperatives
University(formerly Moshi University College of Cooperative and Business
Studies). Within a radius of three kilometres there are Kleruu Teachers
Training College, Iringa Girls’ Secondary School, Lugalo Secondary School,
Highlands Secondary School and Retco Education Centre. Its central location
and proximity to varied higher educational institutions and picturesque
environment makes it an attractive ornament and centre of meetings in the
Municipality and hub of education activities. The main entrance to RUCU is
next to the National Microfinance Bank (NMB), Mkwawa Branch.

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1.3 RUCU’S VISION

To be a hub of education excellence and moral finesse.

1.4 RUCU’S MISSION

To be a committed institution of higher learning which provides:

 Demand driven quality education to students so as to enable them
become responsible professionals with moral and ethical values in the
society.
 Quality teaching, research and consultancy for quality manpower
output for services and leadership.

1.5 ACCREDITATION STATUS

By May 2005, RUCU's predecessor (RUCO)attained a letter of Interim Authority

following a recommendation by a technical evaluation team dispatched by the
Higher Education Accreditation Council (now called the Tanzania Commission
for Universities – (TCU).
By October 2005,RUCO attained a Certificate of Provisional Registration (CPR)
No. 21. This empowered the University to recruit students for approved
programmes in Law and Information and Communication Technology(ICT). This
made it possible to recruit the first intake of students for Bachelor of Science
in Computer Science (BSc in CS) and Bachelor of Law (LLB).
RUCO received a Certificate of Full Registration from the Tanzania Commission
for Universities. The Ruaha University College Charter that spelled the day-to-
day activities of the University was formally signed by His Excellency The
President of the United Republic of Tanzania Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete on 31 st
October, 2012.
Since its establishment RUCO has fastly grown in terms of programmes on
offered, students enrolled and staff employed to the extent of it being
accorded the status of a fully fledged University effective from the academic
year 2014/2015. The move has opened a new page, the existence of Ruaha
Catholic University(RUCU) and is in line with cushioned the aspirations and
expectations of many stakeholders of RUCO.

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2.0 RUAHA CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY SENIOR OFFICERS

2.1 MEMBERS OF RUCU BOARD OF TRUSTEES

His Eminence Polycarp Cardinal Pengo Archbishop of Dar es Salaam

Most Rev. Jude Thaddeaus Ruwai’chi Archbishop of Mwanza
Most Rev. Josaphat Lebulu Archbishop of Arusha
Most Rev. Paul Ruzoka Archbishop of Tabora
Most Rev. Damian Dallu Archbishop of Songea
Rt. Rev. Tarcisius Ngalalekumtwa Bishop of Iringa
Rev. Fr. Africanus Lokilo, SDS Provincial, SDS in Tanzania
Rt. Rev. Augustine Shao Bishop of Zanzibar
Rt. Rev. Isaac Amani Bishop of Moshi

2.2 RUCU PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

1 Rev. Dr. Cephas Ph.D -Innsbruck- Vice

Mgimwa Austria Chancellor
MA -Innsbruck- (VC)
Austria,
BA- Innsbruck-
Austria

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2 Prof. Gaudens PhD- G.D.R, MA Deputy Vice

P.Mpangala (UDSM), BA-Univ. Chancellor
of E. Africa Academic
College of Dar-Es-
Salaam. Affairs:
(DVCAA)

3 Rev. Fr. Angelo Dutto, MA (Catholic Univ. Deputy Vice

of America- USA), Chancellor
BA- (Sunya B State Finance and
University of New
York at Buffalo- Administration:
USA). (DVCFA)

4 Rev. Fr. Kelvin Haule M.A (Eccl. History) Assistant to

Gregorian the Deputy
University Rome, Vice
Computerized
Accounting& Office Chancellor
Manager Wurzburg Finance and
Germany, Administration.
Certificate in
Computerized
Book-Keeping &
Accounting
Manzini Swaziland.
5 Dr. Sylivano C. N. PhD. (Durham), Dean Faculty
Kitinya MSc (Dar), BSc of ICT
(Dar).

6 Mr. Carl A. Mmuni MSc. Maths, (Dar) Associate

BSc. Ed (Dar), Dip. Dean, Faculty
Ed(Dar) of ICT, Acting
Director of
Post Graduate
Studies,
Research,
Consultancy
and
Publications.

7 Dr. Lilian Mongella PhD-(UDSM), LLM- Ag. Dean

(UDSM), LLB, Faculty of Law

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(UDSM)

8 Judge (Rtd.) Raymond J. LLM (London), LLB Associate

Mwaikasu (Dar). Dean, Faculty
of Law

9 Rev. Dr. Kristofa Zulu Dip. Phil (Kibosho), Dean Faculty

Nyoni Dip. Theo of Arts and
(Kipalapala), Social
Bsc.ED (Salesian),
MSC. ED Sciences
(Salesian), PhD
(Salesian)

1 Dr. Alex Ochumbo PhD(UK), Dean Faculty

0 PGCE(UK), of Business
Mphil(Dublin), and
MBA(USA), Management
BSC(Eco-USA), Sciences
BA(Phil) (Dublin)
BA(Theo-Nairobi).
1 Rev. Fr. Gerald Examinations
1 Kabarega MA. Educ. (Elmira) Officer
BA. Psychology
(Elmira), BA Theo.
(Urbaniana) Dipl.
Philosophy Kibosho.
1 Ms. Baraka Chuma MSCE, CCNA,CCIA. Ag. Admissions
2 Officer,
Director Short
Courses and
Continuing
Education, Ag.
Admissions
Officer
1 Mr Martin Noel LLB (RUCO), LLM Assistant to
3 (UDSM) the Vice
Chancellor
Legal Officer
1 Mr. Walter Mbunda** MA (Dar), BA (Dar) Personnel
4 Officer (PO)
1 Mr. Gasper Baltazary Ag. Director:
5 B. Pharm.(MUHAS) Institute of
Allied Health

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Sciences

1 Mr. John Mahona Dipl. Med ( Ifakara),

BSc. (Biology) (OUT)
Head of
6 Departmentof
Medical
Laboratory
Science

1 Mr. Petro Mdegela B. Pharm.(MUHAS) Head of

7 Department of
Pharmacy

1 Mr. Juma Rugina MBA (Tumaini Univ. Head,

8 Iringa), BSc Comp. Department of
Science(RUCO). Computer
Science

1 Mr Bernard Mwakisunga Head,

9 Department of
MSc (Dar), BSc Environmental
Health
(Dar) Sciences

2 Mr. Prosper Tegamaisho Head,

0 LLB,LLM (RUCO) Department of
Public Law

2 Ms. Scholastica Mality Head,

1 LLB,LLM (RUCO) Department of
Private Law

2 Ms. Mkanibwa Ngoboka MAED (Dar) Head,

2 BAED(Dar), Department of
Education
2 Mr. Isidore Minani ** MBA (IUCo) Head,
3 BBA(TUCo), IT Department of
(RUCO), Accounting
CCNA(RUCO) and Finance

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2 Ms. Esther Ikasu ** MSc, Head,

4 (Burmingham) Department of
MBA (Mzumbe) Management
ADBA (Mzumbe) Sciences and
Procurement

2 Vacant Chief Librarian

5
2 Mr. Allan A. Lwiwa ADCA (Mzumbe), Senior
6 CPA 1 I(Mzumbe) Accountant,
Bursar

2 Ms. Lucy Mkumbwa MSc (The Hague) Internal

7 BCom (Dar), Auditor

2 Mr. Nestory Masswe MSc (Dar) BSc Dean of

8 (Dar), Dip Students
Fisheries.
(Kunduchi),
2 Mr. Benito M. Kawala FCCA (Cuban Financial
9 Polytech.-North Advisor
London), FCPA
(NBAA), FTAA
3 Chesco E. Mwalongo MBA (IUCo) BBA Loan Liaison
0 (IUCo), Dipl. Officer
(Medicine)
(Mtwara)
3 Rev. Fr. Amani Nyoni Diploma in Chaplain
1 Religious
Studies(Tangaza),
Diploma in
Education(Tangaza
CUEA),B.Sacred
Theology(Urbanian
a-
2001),B.Philosoph
y(Urbaniana-
1991),M.ED
(CUEA)-2009,B.ED
(Minnesota).

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** On Phd Studies

3.0 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES OFFERED

The University is currently offering programmes that specialise in four

professional areas: Information and Communication Technology, Law, Arts and
Social Sciences, and Business and Management Sciences leading to the Ph. D
Degree, Master’s Degrees, Postgraduate Diplomas, Bachelor’s Degrees,
Diplomas and Certificates. It also provides short courses, seminars,
consultancy and research.
These programmes are conducted from Monday to Saturday of each week in
the semester. Where necessary, lectures may be conducted on public holidays
by mutual agreement between the lecturer and the students attending the
course.

The academic programmes focus on seven areas as follows:

3.1 SHORT COURSES

3.1.1 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA): a six (6) months programme.
3.1.2 Certificate in Information Technology (IT) Essentials: an eight months
programme.
3.1.3 Computer Driving Certificate (CDC): a ten (10) weeks programme.
3.1.4 Webpage Fundamentals Certificate: a one month programme

3.2 CERTIFICATE AWARDS

3.2.1 Certificate in Computer Science: a one (1) year programme.

3.2.2 Certificate in Law: a one (1) year programme.
3.2.3 Certificate in Business Administration: a one (1) year programme.

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3.2.4 Certificate in Library Information Studies (Library, Records and Archive

Management): a one (1) year programme.
3.2.5 Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences: a two (2) year programme.

3.3 DIPLOMA AWARDS

3.3.1 Diploma in Computer Science: a two (2) year programme.

3.3.2 Diploma in Law: a two (2) year programme.
3.3.3 Diploma in Business Administration: a two (2) year programme
3.3.4 Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology Sciences: a three (3) year
programme.
3.3.5 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences: a three (3) year programme.
3.3.6 Diploma in Library Information Services: a two (2) year programme.

3.4 DEGREE AWARDS

3.4.1 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information Systems): a

three (3) year programme.
3.4.2 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering): a
three (3) year programme.
3.4.3 Bachelor of Accounting and Finance with Information Technology
(BAFIT): a three (3) year programme.
3.4.4 Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences with Information
Technology
(BEHSIT): a three year programme.
3.4.5 Bachelor of Laws (LLB): a four (4) year programme.
3.4.6 Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) with teaching subjects majoring
in English or Kiswahili and minor in Language/Geography/History/
Economics: a three (3) year programme.
3.4.7 Bachelor of Arts with Education (BAED) with teaching subjects
Mathematics and IT, Geography and IT, Economics and IT: a three (3)
year programme.
3.4.8 Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): a three (3) year Programme.

3.5 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA AWARDS

3.5.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL).

3.5.2 Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL).

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3.5.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PDE)

3.6 MASTER DEGREE AWARDS

3.6.1 Master of Laws (LL.M) in Human Rights Law

3.6.2 Master of Laws (LL.M) in Trade and Finance Law
3.6.3 Master of Laws (LL.M) in Finance and Banking Law
3.6.4 Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and Finance
3.6.5 Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources
Management
3.6.6 Master of Education (MAED) in Curriculum and Instruction
3.6.7 Master of Education (MAED) in Educational Planning and Administration
3.6.8 Master of Arts (MALI) in Linguistics

3.7 PH.D DEGREE AWARDS

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D) in Law.

4.0 ADMISSION INFORMATION

4.1 ADMISSION ENQUIRIES

4.1.1 Enquiries about admission into the undergraduate Degree, Diploma, or

Certificate programmes should be addressed to:

The Admissions Officer

Ruaha Catholic University
P.O. Box 774
Iringa, Tanzania

Tel: +255-26-2702431
Fax +255-26-2702563
E-mail: info@rucu.ac.tz
Website: www.rucu.ac.tz

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4.1.2 Likewise enquiries about admission into the Ph. D programme, Master’s
Programmes and Postgraduate Diploma programmes should be addressed to:
The Director of Postgraduate Studies,
Ruaha Catholic University
P.O. Box 774
Iringa, Tanzania

Tel: +255-26-2702431
Fax +255-26-2702563
E-mail: info@rucu.ac.tz
Website: www.rucu.ac.tz

4.2 GENERAL ADMISSION INFORMATION

For Undergraduate Degree courses, applications should be routed through the

Tanzania Commission for Universities under the Central Admission System.
The Diploma and Certificate programmes applications are invited from March
to early May of the year for which admission is sought. These are sent straight
to the University. The academic year starts in early October.
For Masters and Postgraduate Diploma programmes applications are normally
invited from March to the third week of July of the year for which admission is
sought. The academic year starts at the beginning of October.
For Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate courses applicants, duly filled-in
application forms should be submitted with the following supporting
documents to reach the University as early as possible:
I. Two passport-size photographs;
II. Names of two referees, who have known the applicant and are able
to evaluate the applicant's ability for the course being sought;
III. Copies of all educational certificates and relevant testimonials.
Iv A copy of the birth certificate.
VI. A medical certificate from a recognized medical practitioner;
VII. An endorsement and/or letter from the sponsor/employer or
guardian confirming his/her readiness to sponsor the applicant;
VIII. A fee of Tshs 20,000 should accompany the application. This should
be paid directly into either the College Bank Ac. No.

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028101001384 NBC Iringa Branch Account Name:Ruaha

University College, or Ac. No. 020-0000271 Tanzania Postal
Bank, Ac. Name: Ruaha University College. Non-Tanzanians
should pay Euro 22 into Bank Account No. 019J2071042600 held
at CRDB Iringa Branch, Ac. Name: Ruaha University College. The
pay-in slip should be attached to the application.

IX In the case of undergraduate degree programmes, successful

candidates are to come up with the documents in (I) to VII) above
at the time of registration as might be instructed in the admission
letter.

4.2.3 Candidates for undergraduate courses Certificates and Diplomas are

expected, if notified, to sit for the University Aptitude test. A fee (currently of
Tshs 30,000) will be charged for each candidate.
4.2.4 When an admission dossier is completed and where applicable, the
final results of the aptitude tests are obtained, the University will proceed to
its evaluation. If prove satisfactory, the University will notify the applicant of
his/her acceptability and will send appropriate joining instructions, either
directly or through the applicant’s sponsor or guardian.
4.2.5 Enrolment may be deferred for one academic year, after which a new
application form will have to be filled.
4.2.6 All new students must arrive one week before the start of classes ready
for orientation programme.
4.2.7 Travel and other arrangements:
i) Students should make their own travel arrangements to RUCU and
should make sure that they have enough pocket money for needful
expenses.
ii) Students from countries other than Tanzania are expected to conform
to all immigration formalities in their countries before they depart for
Tanzania. They must also obtain a study or residence permit from the
nearest Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission before they arrive at
the University. It is advisable when travelling to Tanzania to keep one’s
documents readily available as well as evidence from RUCU confirming
an offer of admission. One should also have details of financial support,
in case these documents are required at the port of entry by the
immigration authority.

4.3 GENERAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The applicants for programmes at RUCU must fulfil the general as well as the
specific requirements for admission.

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4.3.1 Short Courses

Specific admission requirements for each short course may be found in the
Directorate of Short Courses and Continuing Education chapter of this
prospectus.

4.3.2 Certificate Awards

A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to a Certificate
programme if he/she has obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level and
has a pass.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details
under the relevant Faculty or Institute chapter of this prospectus.

4.3.3 Diploma Admissions:

A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to a Diploma
programme if he/she has obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (CSEE) or East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level with
passes in at least four approved subjects.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details
under the relevant Faculty or Institute chapter of this prospectus.

4.3.4 Degree Admissions:

Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree admissions are as follows:
i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced
diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme
details under the relevant Faculty chapter of this Prospectus.

4.3.5 Postgraduate Diploma Awards

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To be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma, a candidate must

be a holder of a First Degree of the then Ruaha University College or a
recognised University or have satisfied the requirements for the award of the
Degree with a GPA of at least 2.0
Further specific admission requirements are detailed in the programme details
under the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies, Research, Consultancy and
Publications booklet or under Faculty Programmes.

4.3.6 Master’s Awards

To be considered for admission to a Master’s programme, a candidate must be
a holder of a First Degree of the then Ruaha University College or of any other
recognised University with a GPA of at least 2.7

4.3.7 Ph.D Awards

To be considered for admission to the Ph. D programme, a candidate must be
a holder of a Master’s degree of this University or of any other recognised
University.

5.0 REGISTRATION INFORMATION

1. No student will be allowed to register or attend classes unless the

required fees have been paid. Fees are payable in full at the beginning
of the academic year or in two instalments that is at the beginning of
each semester.
2. Fees paid will not be refunded if a student withdraws or leaves the
University without permission.
3. However, if a student receives prior permission from the Deputy Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs to withdraw or to be away from the
University, and provided that the application in writing to withdraw or
to be away from the university is submitted within the first two weeks
of the academic year or semester, eighty percent (80%) of the fees
may be refunded otherwise no refund will be made after the expiry of
the first two weeks.
4. New students must register during the orientation period. To register a
new student must submit the originals of all documents he/she
originally submitted as credentials in support of his/her application for
admission. After the orientation period has expired, students will have
to pay T Shs. 50,000/= for late registration.

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5. Any change of registration of a course of study by new students is to

be channelled through the respective Dean of the Faculty and is to
meet TCU’s approval through the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic
Affairs (DVCAA) for the Undergraduate Degree courses and for other
courses by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (DVCAA)
through the respective Dean or Director. This has to be done in the first
two weeks after registration.
6. Continuing students must complete registration formalities within the
first two weeks of each semester of the academic year. Any late
registration is liable to a fine of TShs. 50,000/=.
7. Students will be registered under the names appearing on the
certificates submitted for their applications. Once registered, names
cannot be changed unless legal procedures are followed and no change
of names will be allowed in the final year of study.
8. Students must register for the course programme onto which they have
been accepted.
9. No student will be allowed to postpone studies after the academic year
has begun except under special circumstances. Permission to postpone
studies will be considered after the student has produced satisfactory
evidence for postponement. Special circumstances include ill health or
serious social problems.
10. No student will be allowed to postpone studies during the two weeks
preceding final examinations, but, for valid reasons, the postponement
of examinations may be considered and this will have to be sanctioned
by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs (DVCAA)
11. A student discontinued from a course on academic grounds shall not be
re-admitted for the same course until two years have elapsed.
12. A student discontinued from studies on disciplinary grounds shall not
be re-admitted to the University.
13. Students are allowed to be away from studies for a maximum period of
two years in the case of the Advanced Diploma and other
undergraduate courses, if they are to be readmitted to the same year
of studies where they left off.
14. Students shall commit themselves in writing to abide by the
University's Rules and Regulations prescribed at the University’s
discretion. A copy of the students' Rules and Regulations shall be made
available with adequate notice being given to students.
15. Students shall be issued identification cards, which they must carry at
all times and which shall be produced when demanded by the

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appropriate University officers. The identity card is not transferable and

any fraudulent use may result in the loss of student privileges,
suspension or legal action being taken.
16. The loss of an identity card should be reported to the office of the Dean
of Students. A new card can be obtained after the payment of the
appropriate fee (currently Tshs. 10,000).
17. A student enrolled for a course programme at RUCU may not enrol
concurrently in any other institution without the special permission in
writing given by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs or, in
the special case where examinations are held under inter-institutional
arrangements or cooperation.
18. No exemption will be given from university courses which a student
may claim to have done elsewhere if the TCU credit transfer guidelines
do not allow it.

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6.0 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Fees and other financial obligations are the sole responsibility of the
student and/or the sponsor or guardian. Where sponsorship is by HESLB, the
processing of such loans will be in accordance with the guidelines given by
the Loans Board from time to time. The cost of each course will be clearly
stated in the joining instructions. The fees are paid in full at the beginning of
the academic year or the tuition fee may be paid in two equal instalments at
the beginning of each semester. All payments by a local institution or
individuals shall be made in the Tanzanian Currency.
Foreign based institutions or sponsors, whether sponsoring a local or
foreign student, shall make payments in convertible currencies. These are to
be paid into a foreign bank account held at the CRDB Bank (Iringa),
Account No 09J2071042600 and SWIFT CODE: CORUTZTZ in Euro.
Tuition Fees and direct University fees shall be paid through the
University accounts as it is explained in the joining instructions or application
form. The RUCU accounts are:
A/C No 020-0000271
Tanzania Postal Bank - Account Name: Ruaha University
College
Or A/C No 028103005680
NBC (Iringa) - Account Name: Ruaha University College
Or A/C No 01J1071042600 – Account Name: Ruaha University
College
CRDB (Iringa Branch)
Or A/C No 0437340009 – Account Name: Ruaha University
College
Exim Bank (Iringa Branch)
Fees may be revised from time to time without prior notice.
The following fee structures shall be applicable during the 2014/2015
academic year.
1. Only the tuition fee may be paid in two equal instalments, i.e. one
half in Semester 1 and the other half in Semester 2.
2. Students are to pay half of the tuition fee instalment in full at the start
of that particular semester.
3. Students must pay all direct university costs at the beginning of
semester one.
4. The costs involved in the completion of Practicum/Fieldwork/Projects
will be borne by the student.
5. The duration for such activities is about 56 days at TShs. 10,000/= per
day.

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6. . The cost of borrowing or purchasing a graduation gown is not included

in the above fee structure.
7. Grade/progress report will be supplied on request at a charge of TShs.
5,000/=.
8. Registration after the set dates for registration will carry a penalty of T
Shs 50,000/=
9. For any student repeating any number of courses in a semester will
have to pay fees to be computed as follows: Number of Courses to
be Repeated x Amount of Tuition Fee to be paid in the
semester divided by the Total Number of Courses in the
Semester.
10.For any student repeating any number of courses, Direct University
Costs will be computed as follows: Half the Total Amount of Direct
Costs Payable to the University for the whole year.
11.All off-campus students do not pay accommodation fees.
12.Books, stationery and meals allowances are to be paid directly to the
student and may vary according to sponsor’s policies. These, if paid
through RUCU accounts will not be refundable under any
circumstances.
13.Refunds of any kind shall only be made after the completion of
the programme.

6.1 FEE STRUCTURE FOR SHORT COURSES

S/ Course Title Application Course Course

N Fee Fee Duration
1. Cisco Information 10,000/= 597,000/ 8 Months
Technology (IT) =

2. Cisco Certified Network 10,000/= 530,000/ 6 Months

Associate (CCNA) =

3. Secretarial and Office 10,000/= 450,000/ 6 Months

Management =

4. Computer Driving 10,000/= 200,000/ 2 Months

Certificate (CDC) =

5. Web Design 10,000/= 150,000/ 2 Months

=

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6.2 FEE STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATE COURSES

Certificate in Computer Sciences

Business Administration and Library
C.S. - BUS. - LIBRARY
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS ON OFF CAMPUS
CAMPUS
Tuition Fee 650,0 650,000
00
Examination fee 30,0 30,000
00
General Service Fee 20,0 20,000
00
Registration fee 20,0 20,000
00
Student Identity Card Fee 5,0 5,000
00
Student Activities Fee 10, 10,000
000
TCU Quality Assuarance 20000 20000

Graduation fee 35,0 35,000

00
Sub Total 790, 790,000
000
B. OTHER STUDENT COSTS
Healthy Insurance fee 60000 60000
Internet Service fee 10000 10000

Accommodation 300,0 -
00
Sub Total 370,0 7000
00 0

TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 1,160, 860,000

UNIVERSITY 000
C. DIRECT STUDENT COSTS
Book/Stationery Cost 100,0 100,000
00
Meal allowance 1,800, 1,800,000
000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 1,900, 1,900,000
STUDENT 000
Grant Total 3,060,0 2,760,000

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00

CERTIFICATE IN LAW

FEES STRUCTURE FOR CERTIFICATE COURSES 2014/2015

ON OFF
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS
CAMPUS CAMPUS
650,00 650,00
Tuition Fee 0 0
30,00 30,00
Examination fee 0 0
20,00 20,00
General Service Fee 0 0
20,00 20,00
Registration fee 0 0
5,00 5,00
Student Identity Card Fee 0 0
10,0 10,0
Student Activities Fee 00 00
10,0 10,0
Contribution to RUCU Law Society 00 00

TCU-Quality assurance fee 20,000 20,000

35,00 35,00
Graduation fee 0 0

Sub Total 800,000 800,000

B. OTHER STUDENT COST -

Health Insurance 60,000 60,000

Internet Service Fee 10,000 10,000

300,00
Accommodation 0
370, 70,0
Sub Total 000 00
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE
UNIVERSITY 1,170,000 870,000

C. DIRECT STUDENT COST

100,0 100,0
Book/Stationery Cost 00 00

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1,800,0 1,800,0
Meal allowance 00 00

TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE STUDENT 1,900,000 1900,000

3,070, 2,770,0
Grant Total 000 00

CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

Year 1 Year 2
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS ON OFF ON OFF
CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS
Tuition Fee 850,0 850,0 850,0 850,00
00 00 00 0
Examination fee 30,0 30,0 30,0 30,00
00 00 00 0
General Service Fee 20,0 20,0 -
00 00 -
Field practical fee - 75,0 75,00
- 00 0
Registration fee 20,0 20,0 20,0 20,00
00 00 00 0
Student Identity Card Fee 5,0 5,0 -
00 00 -
Student Activities Fee 10,0 10,0 10,00 10,00
00 00 0 0
TCU Quality Assuarance 20000 20000 20000 20000

Graduation fee - 35,0 35,00

- 00 0
Sub Total 955,0 955,0 1,040,0 1,040,0
00 00 00 00
B. OTHER STUDENT
COST
Accommodation 300,0 300,0
00 - 00 -
Internet service fee 10000 10000 10000 10000
Health Insurance fee 60,000 60000 60,000 60000
Sub Total 370,0 70 370,0 7000
00 000 00 0
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 1,325,0 1,025,0 1,410,0 1,110,0
UNIVERSITY 00 00 00 00
C. DIRECT STUDENT COST
Book/Stationery Cost 100,0 100,0 100,0 10
00 00 00 0,000
Meal allowance 1,800,0 1,800,0 1,800,0 1,80
00 00 00 0,000

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TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 1,900,0 1,900,0 1,900,0 1,900,00

STUDENT 00 00 00 0
Grant Total 3,225,0 2,925,0 3,310,0 3,010,0
00 00 00 00

6.3 FEE STRUCTURE FOR DIPLOMA COURSES

DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Year 1 Year 2
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY FEES OFF- ON OFF-
ON CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS

CAMPUS
Tuition Fee 880,000 880,000 880,000 880,000
Examination fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
General Service Fee 30,000 30,000 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Field Practical fee 75,000 75,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0
TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Graduation fee 0 0 35,000 35,000
Sub Total 1,025,00 1,025,00 1,100,00 1,100,00
0 0 0 0
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY FEES
Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0
Health Insurance fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Internet Service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 1,095,00 1,470,00 1,170,00
UNIVERSITY1,395,000 0 0 0
C. DIRECT STUDENT COSTS
Books/Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Meal allowance 1,800,000 1,800,00 1,800,000 1,800,000

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0
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE STUDENT 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00
2,000,000 0 0 0
Grand Total 3,395, 3,095, 3,470, 3,170,
000 000 000 000

DIPLOMA IN LAW
Year 1 Year 2
ON OFF-
ON OFF-
CAMPU CAMPU
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY FEES S S CAMPUS CAMPUS
Tuition Fee 880,000 880,000 880,000 880,000
Examination fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
General Service Fee 30,000 30,000 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0
Contribution to RUCU Law Society 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Graduation fee 0 0 35,000 35,000
TCU Quality service fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
1,035,0 1,035,0 1,035,00 1,035,00
Sub Total 00 00 0 0
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY FEES
Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0
Health insurance service 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Internet service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000

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TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 1,405,0 1,105,0 1,405,00 1,105,00

UNIVERSITY 00 00 0 0
C. DIRECT STUDENT COSTS
Books/Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00
Meal allowance 0 0 0 1,800,000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT TO THE 2,000,0 2,000,0 2,000,00 2,000,00
STUDENT 00 00 0 0
3,405,0 3,105,0 3,405,0 3,105,0
Grand Total 00 00 00 00

Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences

DIPLOMA IN Pharmaceutical Science
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

A. DIRECT OFF- ON OFF-

ON OFF- ON
UNIVERSITY CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU
CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS
COSTS S S S
1,000,00 1,000,00 1,000,00 1,000,00 1,000,00 1,000,00
Tuition Fee
0 0 0 0 0 0
Examination fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
General Service Fee 30,000 30,000 0 0 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Field Practical fee 0 0 0 0 50,000 50,000
Student Activities
10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Fee
Student Identity
5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0
Card Fee
TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Graduation fee 0 0 0 0 35,000 35,000
1,145,00 1,145,00 1,110,0 1,110,0 1,195,0 1,195,00
Sub Total
0 0 00 00 00 0
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY FEES
Accommodation 300,000 0 300,000 0 300,000 0

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Health insurance
60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
service
Internet service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE
1,515,00 1,215,00 1,480,0 1,180,0 1,565,0 1,265,00
DIRECT TO THE
0 0 00 00 00 0
UNIVERSITY
C. DIRECT STUDENT COSTS
Books/Stationery 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00
Meal allowance 1,800,000
0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL PAYABLE
2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,0 2,000,0 2,000,0 2,000,00
DIRECT TO THE
0 0 00 00 00 0
STUDENT
3,515,00 3,215,00 3,480,0 3,180,0 3,565,0 3,265,00
Grand Total
0 0 00 00 00 0

6.4 FEE STRUCTURE FOR DEGREE COURSES

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science software engeneering and

information system
Year.1 Year 2 Year 3
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
FEES CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS
1,250,00 1,250,00 1,250,00
Tuition Fee 1,250,000 1,250,000 0 0 0 1,250,000
Examination fee 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
General Service Fee 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Field/Teaching Practical
Supervision Fee 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 0 0
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0
TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Graduation Fee 0 0 0 0 35,000 35,000
1,500,00 1,500,00 1,445,00 1,445,00 1,405,00 1,405,00
Sub Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY FEES

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Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0 300,000 0

Internet service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Health Insurance Service 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 1,870,00 1,570,00 1,815,00 1,515,00 1,775,00 1,475,00
TO THE UNIVERSITY 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. DIRECT STUDENT COST
Books/ Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
1,800,00
1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000
Meal Allowance 0
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00
TO THE STUDENT 0 0 0 0 0 0
3,870,00 3,570,00 3,815,00 3,515,00 3,775,00 3,475,00
Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bachelor of Laws
Year.1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY ON OFF ON OFF ON ON
FEES CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS
1,250,00 1,250,00 1,250,00 1,250,00
Tuition Fee 0 0 0 1,250,000 0 1,250,000
Examination fee 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
General Service Fee 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Research Supervision Fee 0 0 0 0 0 75,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0
Contribution to RUCU Law
Society 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Graduation Fee 0 0 0 0 0 35,000
1,425,00 1,425,00 1,380,00 1,380,00 1,380,00 1,490,00
Sub Total 0 0 0 0 0 0

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B. OTHER UNIVERSITY FEES

Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0 300,000 0
Internet Service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Health insurance service 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
370,00
Sub Total 0 70,000 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 1,795,00 1,495,00 1,750,00 1,450,00 1,750,00 1,560,00
TO THE UNIVERSITY 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. DIRECT STUDENT COST
Books/ Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
1,800,00 1,800,00
1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000
Meal Allowance 0 0
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 2,000,00 2,000,0 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00
TO THE STUDENT 0 00 0 0 0 0
3,795,00 3,495,00 3,750,00 3,450,00 3,750,00 3,560,00
Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bachelor of Accounting and Finance with IT

Bachelor of Business Administration
BAFIT & BBA
Year.1 Year 2 Year 3
ON OFF ON OFF ON
A. DIRECT CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU OFF
UNIVERSITY FEES S S S S S CAMPUS
Tuition Fee 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,250,000
Examination fee 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
General Service Fee 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Field/Teaching Practical
Supervision Fee 0 0 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0
TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000

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Graduation Fee 0 0 0 0 35,000 35,000

1,425,00 1,425,00 1,445,00 1,445,00 1,480,00 1,480,00
Sub Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY FEES
Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0 300,000 0
Internet service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Health insurance fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 1,795,00 1,495,00 1,815,00 1,515,00 1,850,00 1,550,00
TO THE UNIVERSITY 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. DIRECT STUDENT COST
Books/ Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
1,800,00
1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000
Meal Allowance 0
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00
TO THE STUDENT 0 0 0 0 0 0
3,795,00 3,495,00 3,815,00 3,515,00 3,850,00 3,550,00
Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 0

Bachelor of Arts in Education

BAED
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
FEES CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS CAMPUS
1,250,00 1,250,00 1,250,00
Tuition Fee 1,250,000 1,250,000 0 0 0 1,250,000
Examination fee 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
General Service Fee 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Field/Teaching Practical
Supervision Fee 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 0 0
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0

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TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000

Graduation Fee 0 0 0 0 35,000 35,000
1,500,00 1,500,00 1,445,00 1,445,00 1,405,00 1,405,00
Sub Total 0 0 0 0 0 0
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY
FEES
Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0 300,000 0
Internet Service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Health insurance fee 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 1,870,00 1,570,00 1,815,00 1,515,00 1,775,00 1,475,00
TO THE UNIVERSITY 0 0 0 0 0 0
C. DIRECT STUDENT COST
Books/ Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Meal Allowance 1,800,00
1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,800,000
(Minimum) 0
TOTAL PAYABLE DIRECT 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00 2,000,00
TO THE STUDENT 0 0 0 0 0 0
3,870,00 3,570,00 3,815,00 3,515,00 3,775,00 3,475,00
Grand Total 0 0 0 0 0 0

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES WITH

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Year.1 Year 2 Year 3
A. DIRECT UNIVERSITY ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF
FEES CAMPUS CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU CAMPU
S S S S S
Tuition Fee 1,450,000 1,450,00 1,450,00 1,450,00 1,450,00 1,450,00
0 0 0 0 0
Examination fee 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000 70,000
General Service Fee 50,000 50,000 0 0 0 0
Registration fee 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Student Activities Fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Field/Teaching Practical 75,000 75,000 75,000 75,000 0 0
Supervision Fee
Student Identity Card Fee 5,000 5,000 0 0 0 0

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Graduation Fee 0 0 0 0 35,000 35,000

TCU Quality service 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000
Sub Total 1,700,00 1,700,0 1,645,0 1,645,0 1,605,0 1,605,0
0 00 00 00 00 00
B. OTHER UNIVERSITY
FEES
Accommodation Fee 300,000 0 300,000 0 300,000 0
Internet Service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
Health Insurance service 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000
Sub Total 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000 370,000 70,000
TOTAL PAYABLE 2,070,00 1,770,0 2,015,0 1,715,0 1,975,0 1,675,0
DIRECT TO THE 0 00 00 00 00 00
UNIVERSITY
C. DIRECT STUDENT
COST
Books/ Stationery Cost 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000
Meal Allowance 1,800,000 1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00 1,800,00
0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL PAYABLE 2,000,00 2,000,0 2,000,0 2,000,0 2,000,0 2,000,0
DIRECT TO THE 0 00 00 00 00 00
STUDENT
Grand Total 4,070,00 3,770,0 4,015,0 3,715,0 3,975,0 3,675,0
0 00 00 00 00 00

6.5 FEE STRUCTURE FOR POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA STUDIES

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW (PGDL) / SPECIALISED POST GRADUATE

DIPLOMA IN LAW (SPGDL)
(I) DIRECT UNIVERSITY COSTS FOR PGDL / SPGDL PROGRAMME:

Description For For

Tanzania Internatio
n nal
Students
Students
(Tshs)
(US

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Dollars)
Tuition fee per year 1,890,000 1,701
Other direct university fees (including registration,
examinations, postgraduate paper supervisor,
general service fund, student activities, graduation
certification fees and identity card), TCU Quality
service 360,000 324
*Campus Accommodation fees per room per year 450,000 405
5
*Health Insurance service 60,000 4
1
*Internet service fee 10,000 0
2,770,00 2,4
Total 0 93
*Optional

(ii) PGDL / SPGDL Direct Student Costs

T.Shs US
Dollars
Stipend 3,600,000 3,240
Postgraduate Papers 400,000 360
Books 350,000 315
Stationery 100,000 90
4,450,00
Total 0 4,005
7,220,00
Grand Total 0 6,498

Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME FEES STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN
T. 1st Year Direct University Cost

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DESCRIPTION T.Shs.
Tuition fee 1,890,000
Registration fee 20,000
Examination Fees 150,000
*Health insurance Service fee 60,000
*Internet Service fee 10,000
General Service Fund 50,000
TCU-Quality Assurance fee 20,000
Student Activities 10,000
Identity Card 5,000
Graduation fee 35,000
Postgraduate paper Supervision 70,000
*Campus Accommodation fees per room per year 450,000

TOTAL 2,770,000
*Optional

6.6FEE STRUCTURE FOR MASTERS’ PROGRAMMES

Master of Laws (LL.M)

(i) Direct University Costs for LL.M programme:
Description For For
Internatio
Tanzani
nal
an
Students
Student
s (US

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(T.Shs) Dollars)
2,550,00
Tuition fee per year 2,295
0
Other direct university fees (including registration,
examinations, dissertation supervision, general
1,010,00
service fund, student activities, graduation 909
0
certification fees and identity card),TCU Quality
service
Campus Accommodation fees per room per year 450,000 405
Health insurance service 60,000 54
Internet service fee 10,000 10
4,080,0
Total 3,672
00

(ii) LL.M Direct Student Costs

T.Shs US
Dollars
Meals (minimum Tsh 5,000/day or $5/day) 1,800,000 1,620
Field Research 1,500,000 1,350
Books 500,000 450
Stationery 250,000 225
Thesis Production 300,000 270
4,350,00
Total
0 3,915
8,430,00
Grand Total
0 7,587

MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M) PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME FEES STRUCTURE
(T) Direct University Cost:

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DESCRIPTION Tsh.
Tuition fee 2,550,000
Registration fee 20,000
Examination Fees 170,000
Dissertation Supervision 700,000
General Service Fund 50,000
Student Activities 10,000
TCU-Quality Assurance Fee 20,000
Graduation Fees 35,000
Identity Card 5,000
*Campus Accommodation fees 450,000
*Internet Service Fee 10,000
*Health Insurance Service 60,000

TOTAL 4,080,000

(ii) LL.M Direct Student Costs

DESCRIPTION Tsh.
Meals (Minimum Tsh. 5,000/day or $5/day) 1,800,000
Field Research 1,500,000
Books 500,000

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Stationery 250,000
Dissertation Supervision 300,000
TOTAL 4,350,
000
GRAND TOTAL 8,430,
000

MASTERS OF EDUCATION (MAED):

(i) Direct University Costs:
1st Year (two semesters)
Description For For
Internatio
Tanzania
nal
n
Students
Students
(US
(T.Shs)
Dollars)
Tuition fee per year 2,650,000 2,385
Other direct university fees (including registration,
examinations, general service fund, student
activities, and identity card ), TCU Quality service 255,000 230
*Campus Accommodation fees per room per year 450,000 405
*Health Insurance service 60,000 54
*Internet service fee 10,000 10
3,425,00
Total 0 3,082
*Optional

2nd Year (one semester)

Description Tshs US Dollars
Tuition fee per half year 970,000 873

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Other direct university fees (including registration,

examinations, student activities, dissertation supervision
and graduation certification fees), TCU Quality service
785,000 706
225,000 203
*Campus Accommodation fees per room per half year

*Health insurance fee 60,000 54

*Internet service fee 10,000 10

1,84
Total 2,050,000 6

*Optional
(II) Direct Student Costs
1st Year (two semesters) & 2nd Year (1 semester)
Tshs US Dollars
Meals (minimum T.Sh 5,000/day) 2,700,000 2,430
Field Research 1,500,000 1,350
Books 450,000 405
Stationery 300,000 270
Thesis Production 300,000 270
5,250,00
Total 0 4,725

MASTER OF EDUCATION (MAED) PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME FEES STRUCTURE BREAKDOWN
(i) 1st Year Direct University Cost

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DESCRIPTION SHS

Tuition fee 2,650,000

Registration fee 20,000
Examination Fees 150,000
General Service Fund 50,000
TCU-Quality assurance fee 20,000
Student Activities 10,000
Identity Card 5,000
*Campus Accommodation fee 450,000
*Health Insurance Service fee 60,000
*Internet Service fee 10,000
TOTAL 3,425,000
*Optional
(ii) 2nd Year (Semester One) Direct University Costs
DESCRIPTION TSH

Tuition fee 970,000

Registration fee 20,000
TCU-Quality assurance fee 20,000
Student Activities 10,000
Graduation Fees 35,000
Dissertation Supervision 700,000
*Campus Accommodation fee 225,000
*Health Insurance Service fee 60,000
*Internet Service fee 10,000
TOTAL 2,050,000
*Optional

(ii) Direct University Costs:

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)- HUMAN RESOURCE
AND ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
1st Year (two semesters)

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Description For For

Internatio
Tanzania
nal
n
Students
Students
(US Dollars)
(T.Shs)
Tuition fee for year 1 2,650,000 2,385
Other direct university fees (including registration,
examinations, general service fund, student activities,
and identity card ), TCU Quality service 255,000 230
*Campus Accommodation fees per room per year 450,000 405
*Health Insurance service 60,000 54
*Internet service fee 10,000 10
Total 3,425,000 3,082

*Optional
2nd Year (one semester)
Description Tshs US Dollars
Tuition fee for one semester 970,000 873
Other direct university fees (including registration,
examinations, student activities, dissertation
supervision and graduation certification fees), TCU
Quality service 785,000 706

*Campus Accommodation fees per room per half

year 225,000 230
60,000 54
*Health insurance fee

10,000 10
*Internet service fee

2,050,00 1,8
Total 0 45

*Optional

(II) Direct Student Costs

1st Year (two semesters) & 2nd Year (1 semester)

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Tshs US Dollars
Meals (minimum T.Sh 5,000/day) 2,700,000 2,430
Field Research 1,500,000 1,350
Books 450,000 405
Stationery 300,000 270
Thesis Production 300,000 270
5,250,00
Total 0 4,725

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

PROGRAMME
PROGRAMME FEES STRUCTURE
(iii) st
1 Year Direct University Cost

DESCRIPTION Tsh.
Tuition fee 2,650,000
Registration fee 20,000
Examination Fees 150,000
General Service Fund 50,000
TCU-Quality assurance fee 20,000
Student Activities 10,000
Identity Card 5,000
*Campus Accommodation fees 450,000
*Health insurance fee 60,000
*Internet service fee 10,000

TOTAL 3,425,000
*Optional

(iv) 2nd Year (One Semester) Direct University Costs

DESCRIPTION Tsh.
Tuition fee 970,000

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Registration fee 20,000

TCU-Quality assurance fee 20,000
Student Activities 10,000
Graduation Fees 35,000
Dissertation Supervision 700,000
*Campus Accommodation fees 225,000
*Health insurance fee 60,000
*Internet service fee 10,000

TOTAL 2,050,000
* Optional

6.7 FEE STRUCTURE FOR PH.D PROGRAMME

(i) Direct University Costs for PhD in Law Programme

Description 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Tuition fee per year 1,775,000 1,975,000 1,875,000
Other direct university fees (including
registration, examinations, thesis
supervision, general services fund, 1,380,00
student activities, graduation certification 1,205,000 930,000
0
fee and identity card, TCU Quality service
Health insurance service 60,000 60,000 60,000
Internet service fee 10,000 10,000 10,000
Total ( T.Sh.) 2,975,00 3,325,00
3,050,000
0 0
Total (Us Dollars) 2,745 2,678 2,993

(ii) Direct students costs:

TSh US Dollars
Stationery 200,000 180

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Books 800,000 720

Stipend 3,600,000 3,240
Total per year 4,600,000 4,140

(iii) Funds for Research activities*

TSh US. Dollars
Research Fund 5,000,000 4,500
Thesis Production 600,000 540

PH.D IN LAW PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME FEES STRUCTURE.
Direct University Cost:
DESCRIPTION YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3

Tuition fee 1,775,000 1,975,000 1,875,000

Registration fee 20,000 0 0
Research Proposal Presentation 200,000 0 0
Dissertation Supervision 900,000 900,000 900,000
Dissertation Defence 0 0 400,000

General Service Fund 0,000 0 0

TCU-Quality Assurance Fee 20,000 20,000 20,000

Student Activities 10,000 10,000 10,000

Graduation Certification Fees 0 0 50,000

Identity Card 5,000 0 0

TOTAL 2,980,000 2,905,000 3,255,000

7.0 GENERAL EXAMINATION REGULATIONS

7.1 FORM OF EXAMINATION

Examinations may be written, practical or oral. The weighting of each

examination shall be determined under faculty/departmental examination

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regulations as approved by the Senate upon the recommendation of the

Faculty Board.

7.2 TIME OF EXAMINATION

University examinations will be conducted at the end of every semester in

accordance with University regulations. Students must bring their examination
cards and identity cards with them to the examination room.

7.3 REGISTRATION FOR EXAMINATION

Bona fide students are entitled to sit university examinations for the courses
they are registered on unless otherwise advised in writing by the competent
university authority. If a candidate sits an examination for a course on which
he/she is not registered, his/her result in that examination will be null and
void.

7.4 ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATIONS

7.4.1 No candidate will be allowed to sit for an examination in any subject if

he/she has not completed the relevant coursework with a minimum
score of 16 marks out of 40 marks (ie. tests and assignments). In this
situation, if a student sits for the examination the result will be null and
void.
7.4.2 No candidate shall be allowed to sit for an examination on any subject
if he/she has not completed the necessary requirements of the courses
by attendance or otherwise as stipulated by the specific Faculty or
Departmental regulations governing a course of study. If such a
candidate enters the examination room and sits for the paper, his/her
results in that paper will be null and void.
7.4.3 For a student to qualify to sit for a final examination the absence from
classes is limited to a maximum of six hours per course. This
translates into two weeks of lectures.
7.4.4 A candidate whose coursework or progress during any semester or
term of an academic year is considered unsatisfactory may be required
by the Senate to withdraw from studies or to repeat any part of the
course on recommendation by the appropriate Faculty Board before
he/she can be admitted to an examination.
7.4.5 No candidate will be allowed to do end of semester examinations if
he/she has not completed payment of fees due in that semester.

7.5 ABSENCE FROM THE EXAMINATIONS

A candidate who deliberately does not appear for a scheduled examination

without a compelling reason shall be considered to have failed the course and

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will be subjected to repeating the course. If a compelling reason is given,

written permission by the DVCAA will be issued to the student allowing
him/her to sit for the examination at the next supplementary/special
examinations sessions.
When a student misses an examination without a compelling reason, the
student concerned must submit an application for repeating the course to the
DVCAA through the respective Faculty Dean. The student will have to pay for
the repeated course as it is applicable for any student repeating a course.

7.6 FALLING SICK IMMEDIATELY BEFORE OR DURING AN

EXAMINATION

If a candidate falls sick immediately before or during the time of a scheduled

examination and is medically unable to proceed (ie. as certified by the
University Medical Officer), he/she will be advised by the Faculty Dean to
postpone the examination until when the same is offered during the
supplementary/special examination session. Any student who is sick and
nevertheless decides to take an examination, takes it at his/her own risk and
must abide by the results of that examination.

7.7 REPORTING LATE FOR EXAMINATIONS

7.7.1 A candidate who, without a compelling reason, reports late for an

examination will be regarded as having failed that examination but will
be allowed to do a supplementary examination. A Pass beyond “C”
grade obtained in a supplementary examination shall be reduced and
recorded as a passing grade of ‘C’. He/she shall be entitled to repeating
a course in the case of failing the supplementary examination.
7.7.2 A candidate who, for a compelling reason, reports late for an
examination and requests in writing to sit for the examination may,
subject to the discretion of the invigilator, be allowed to do the
examination at his/her own stake. If such a candidate fails in that
examination, he/she will be allowed to take a supplementary
examination. If permission is not granted by the invigilator to do the
examination, such a candidate will be allowed to do a special
examination during the supplementary/special examinations session
and a late examination fee will be charged.
7.7.3 All cases of candidates arriving late for examinations will be reported in
writing to the Head of Department for the course examined.

7.8 DATES OF EXAMINATIONS

Examinations in all Faculties shall be held at a time to be determined by the

Senate, which shall normally be during the last week(s) of a semester, and/or
last month of the academic year.

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7.9 A “BAD FAIL” IN AN EXAMINATION

A Bad Fail (a mark below 35) in an examination stands in its own right as the
student’s grade. The accumulation of work done during the semester is not
counted in this case. In which case the student getting such a score will have
to repeat the course.

7.10 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION/SPECIAL EXAMINATION

7.10.1 SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS:

Candidates who are permitted to take a supplementary examination will be re-
examined in the designated subjects at a time to be determined by the
University. Normally this will be during the Supplementary/Special session as
indicated by the University Almanac. A Pass beyond “C” grade obtained in a
supplementary shall be reduced and recorded as pass grade of ‘C’. The final
marks of any supplementary examination will be computed out of 100%
without taking into account any coursework.
Candidates for supplementary examination will be required to pay T.Sh.
10,000 per subject.
A candidate who fails the supplementary examination of a core subject shall
be allowed to carry over that subject once. A student failing a supplementary
examination for a repeated (carried over) compulsory course shall be
discontinued from studies at the University. In any other case if after taking a
supplementary examination a student fails in that examination and does not
obtain an overall GPA of at least 2.0, he/she shall be discontinued from
studies.
A student cannot repeat (carry over) any elective courses, except in certain
circumstances, for example, when those units are needed to comply with the
minimum requirements for a degree award.
7.10.2 SPECIAL EXAMINATIONS
Special examinations will only be administered to:
i. A student who has paid full fees due in the semester in question
ii. A student who has been in attendance of the lectures in all courses
offered in the semester in question as per the respective program and
suddenly has fallen sick to the extent of being hospitalised; has been
bereaved of the father, mother, wife, husband, son, daughter, brother,
sister or guardian on which the student is dependent on.
iii. No special examination will be administered to any student on reasons
of failure of payment of fees in any semester.
iv. A student failing in a special examination of a certain course, will have
to carry over the course in the semester it is being offered.

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7.11 REPEATING THE YEAR

No candidate will be allowed to repeat any one-year of study more than once.

7.12 DELAY IN THE COMPLETION OF THE RESEARCH THESIS

A student who fails to complete his/her research thesis by the specified date
will not be given more than one additional year to complete it.

7.13 CONDUCT OF EXAMINATIONS

University examinations shall be conducted under the supervision of the

Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Deans of Faculties, and the
Heads of Departments, or other such officer(s) of the University as the Deputy
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs shall appoint.

7.14 APPOINTMENT OF EXTERNAL EXAMINERS

The external examiners for University examinations shall be appointed by the

Senate upon recommendation of the Faculty Board.

7.15 BOARD OF EXAMINERS

Every University examination shall be conducted by a Board of Examiners,

consisting of:
(a) One or more external examiners appointed from outside the
University by the Senate together with the teachers who
participated in teaching the candidates in the subjects under
examination.
(b) For this purpose, where the practice requires that graded papers
should be sent to external moderators for moderation and
returned, the Departmental meeting held thereafter for
evaluating the grades shall constitute an Examiners Board, even
without the presence of external moderators.
(c) Examiners may be appointed from within the university for
supplementary/special examinations under the supervision of a
moderator who took no part in teaching the candidates the
subject(s) under examination.

7.16 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES

These instructions should be read together with the above University General
Examination Regulations.

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1. Candidates must ensure that they have been issued Examination

Numbers before examinations begin.
2. Candidates are responsible for consulting Examination Time Tables for
any changes.
3. (i) Candidates shall be seated in the examination room 15 minutes
before the examination begins
(ii) No candidate shall be permitted to enter the examination room
after a lapse of thirty (30) minutes from commencement of the
examination, save for compelling reasons.
(iii) No candidate shall be allowed to leave his/her examination seat
during the examination except under the following circumstances:
(a) A candidate may be allowed to leave the examination room only
after an elapse of 30 minutes since the commencement of the
examination but will not be allowed to leave the examination
room in the last 30 minutes of the examination time.
(b) Candidates wishing to answer a call of nature may, with the
permission of the invigilator and under escort, leave the
examination room for a reasonable period. Only one candidate
at a time will be allowed to leave the examination room and
he/she shall be monitored all times.
(c) For the avoidance of doubt a reasonable time means at least a
period not exceeding five minutes, but in excess of that each
individual case shall be considered on its own merit, provided
that such period shall not exceed 15 minutes.
4. Candidates must not begin writing before they are told to do so by the
Invigilator.
5. Candidates are allowed to bring only pens, pencils and other materials
explicitly prescribed by the Department into the examination room.
6. Candidates are not allowed to enter the examination room with books,
mobile phones, handbags, clipboards, purses, papers, magazines
and/or other such items. They may use their own calculators, but
should use the department's logarithmic tables.
7. When candidates are allowed to bring specified items into the
examination room, no borrowing from one another will be allowed
during examination time. Items allowed into the examination room will
be liable to inspection by the invigilator.
8. Each answer in an examination must begin on a fresh page of the
examination booklet. All rough work must be done in the last pages of
the answer booklet and subsequently crossed out. Candidates are not
allowed to write their names anywhere in the examination booklet.

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9. Silence must be observed in the examination room.

10. No food or drink shall be allowed into the examination room.
11. Invigilators have the power to specify or change the sitting
arrangement in the examination room; to demand the inspection of a
candidate; to confiscate any unauthorized material brought into the
examination room; and have the power to expel any candidate who
creates a disturbance from the examination room.
12. In the case of alleged cheating, the candidate and one or more
Invigilators shall be required to sign an Examination Incident Form
which, together with other signed exhibits, as the case may be, and the
candidate's examination booklet, shall be submitted to the Head of
Department.
13. A candidate caught contravening Examination Regulations will not be
allowed to continue with the examination for which he/she is sitting,
but will not be barred from other examinations for which he/she is
scheduled.
14. Candidates are strongly warned that cheating or being caught with
unauthorised materials contravenes the University General
Examination Regulations and leads to discontinuation from studies.
15. All candidates shall sign the Attendance Form at the beginning and end
of every examination.
16. No candidate will be permitted to enter the examination room after a
lapse of thirty minutes from the commencement of the examination,
and no candidate will be allowed to leave his/her place during the
examination, except as indicated below:
(a) No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination room
until half an hour has expired and no candidate will be
allowed to leave the examination room during the last half
hour of the examination time.
(b) A candidate wishing to answer a call of nature may, with the
permission of the invigilator and under escort, leave the
examination room for a reasonable period. Only one
candidate at a time will be allowed to leave the examination
room and he/she will be monitored at all times.

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17. A candidate who walks out of an examination in protest shall be

disqualified from that particular examination.
18. At the end of the examination period, and on instruction from the
Invigilator, candidates must stop writing and organise their papers,
which they should personally hand to the invigilator.
19. Candidates are not allowed to take any examination material out of the
examination room, except examination question papers, unless
specifically permitted to do so by the invigilator.
20. Students who are required to do supplementary examinations or
special examinations will be officially notified (by their respective
Examination Number) on the University's notice board. Students should
also leave their addresses in the offices of heads of Departments, but
are warned against leaving more than one contact address.
21. Students must understand that the ultimate responsibility for taking a
supplementary examination at the correct time rests with the student.

7.17 EXAMINATION IRREGULARITIES OR ACADEMIC

DISHONESTY

7.17.1 Any case of examination irregularity committed by a student,

invigilator or any member of staff shall be referred to the Examinations
Irregularities Committee. The Committee has the power to summon
students and members of staff, as it deems necessary. The chairman
shall submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the
Senate, through the Deputy Chancellor for Academic Affairs for final
approval or otherwise.
7.17.2 For purposes of clarification examination irregularities shall include, but
are not limited to, the following:
(a) A candidate found with unauthorized material/information at
any time during the examination process;
(b) A candidate copying from another candidate's work;
(c) A candidate cheating by using or copying from unauthorized
material;
(d) A candidate communicating with another candidate by giving or
obtaining unauthorized assistance or attempting to do so;

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(e) A candidate refusing to obey a lawful order given by an

invigilator;
(f) A candidate behaving in such manner as to disrupt the
examination process.
(g) An invigilator violating examination regulations.
(h) A candidate staying in the toilet for more than 10 - 15 minutes
after having been allowed to go out for call of nature.
(i) A candidate going out of an examination room and engaging in
any other activity during the examination time before handing
over his/her answer book.
7.17.3 A student who upon proof commits plagiarism in any academic
course assessment : the work to be assessed and the evidence shall be
tabled to the dean of the faculty through the respective head of the
department for consideration and decision making. Where the student
shall:
a) At first instance be subjected to a warning and zero marking
and in which case the student will have to re-do the assigned
work.
b) Upon repeat of the same act, the student shall be discontinued
from studies.
c) If the act is on dissertation , thesis or any research work, the
supervisor is bound to advise the student to adjust his/her work
by acknowledging, putting inverted commas and footnotes over
areas that need to be corrected.

7.18 PREPARATION OF UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

7.18.1 In accordance with the provisions of the University General

Examination Regulations, Heads of Departments or their designated
appointed in accordance with the provisions of the said regulations
shall be responsible for the setting, supervision and other examination
processes in the Department.
7.18.2 Lecturers must hand in to the Head of Department in a sealed envelope
examination questions, marking schemes and course outlines for safe
custody.

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7.18.3 The Examination Office shall supervise the photocopying, packing of

examination questions and the conduct of examinations. Checking and
editing shall be done by the Heads of department.
7.18.4 Heads of Department shall be responsible for ensuring that
examinations are prepared and conducted in a strictly confidential
manner.

7.19 GUIDANCE FOR INVIGILATORS

7.19.1 Before the Examination:

1. Invigilators should personally collect from the Examination Office the
sealed envelopes containing the question papers and any other material
prescribed in the rubrics at least thirty minutes before the examination.
2. Invigilators shall be present in the examination room at least twenty
minutes before the commencement of the examination.
3. Invigilators should admit candidates to the examination room at least
fifteen minutes before the commencement of the examination and ensure
that students take the right places.
4. During these fifteen minutes the invigilator should:
a) Make an announcement to the effect that unauthorized materials
are not allowed in the examination room.
b) Make an announcement to the effect that candidates should satisfy
themselves that they are in possession of the correct paper.
c) Tell the students to note any special rubric at the heading of the
paper.
d) Tell students when they may begin writing. Candidates will
normally be allowed five minutes to read the paper.

7.19.2 During the Examination:

1. Invigilators should not admit candidates to the examination room when
thirty minutes have elapsed from the commencement of the examination
and should not permit candidates to leave the examination room until half
an hour has expired.

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2. By the end of thirty minutes from the commencement of the

examination, the Invigilators should have a written list on the Examination
Attendance Sheet of the names of all the candidates present.
3. Invigilators should ensure that only one answer-booklet is provided for
to each candidate.
4. Candidates are permitted to do rough work in the last pages of the
examination booklet on the understanding that the rough work is to be
crossed out.
5. In case of alleged examination irregularity:
(a) Invigilators shall report to the Head of Department immediately
after the examination any candidate who contravenes the
Examination Regulations and Instructions, especially by unfair
practices, as spelt out in the Regulation.
(b) The Invigilator will require the candidate to sign an Examination
Incident Report and any other materials pertinent to the incident to
confirm that they are his/hers. The Invigilator will also sign and
submit to the Head of the Department the Examination Incident
Report, together with the candidate's examination booklet and all
pertinent materials.
(c) The Head of the Department through the Faculty Dean will submit a
full written report on the incident to the Examinations Committee.
(d) The processing of an alleged case of cheating or other irregularity
shall be carried out as expeditiously as possible.

7.19.3 At the End of the Examination

1. Invigilators shall tell the candidates to stop writing and assemble their
examination papers.
2. Invigilators shall not permit the candidates to leave their places before
their papers have been collected.
3. Candidates shall sign the Examination Attendance Sheet when they
hand in their examination paper.
4. Invigilators shall enter the number of candidates' papers collected
and/or received on the Attendance Sheet and sign it.

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8.0 COMMON ACADEMIC REGULATIONS

8.1 COURSE ASSESSMENT

8.1.1 Each course will be assessed at the time of its completion and a grade
awarded. The grade will be based on an end of course examination and course
work assessments. The course work assessment shall normally constitute 40%
of the total course assessment and is made up of assignments and tests.
8.1.2 Course work assessment may, however, with the approval of the
Senate, constitute up to 100% of the total course assessment provided that
where it exceeds 40% the assignments are made available for scrutiny by the
external examiner.
8.1.3 Each faculty shall have a clear policy on the publication of final
examination grades with the rounding up or rounding down of numerical
grades with decimal points.

8.2 GRADING SYSTEM

Monitoring of the student’s progress in each course will be based on the

following grading system.
Percentage Letter Points Designation
Grade
100-70 A 5 Distinction
69-60 B+ 4 High Credit
59-50 B 3 Credit
49-40 C 2 Pass
39-35 D 1 Fail
34-0 E 0 Bad Fail

8.3 GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) COMPUTATION FOR AWARD

CLASSIFICATION

8.3.1 The course grade multiplied by the appropriate unit weighing called
Course Score will be accumulated over the whole period of study and will form
the basis for the assessment of the academic award.
8.3.2 The sum of the complete Course Score in “required courses” divided by
the total units of the “required courses” (i.e. all core courses plus necessary
elective courses) is called the Grade Point Average (GPA) and will be used to
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8.3.3 The Honours shall be classified as First Class Honours, Upper Second
Class Honours, Lower Second Class Honours, or Pass (Third Class) Degree. The
following scale shall be followed for such a classification:

Points Classification Grade

5.0 - 4.5 First Class A
4.4 - 3.5 Upper Second Class B+
3.4 - 2.6 Lower Second Class B
2.5 - 2.0 Pass ( Third Class) C

8.3.4 Courses taken as "Extra" shall not be taken into account when
computing the classification but shall be recorded on the academic transcript.

8.4 THE AWARD OF AEGROTAT DEGREE

Candidates who have completed their course of study but who have been
absent, through illness, from part of the final examination for the first degree
may apply to the University for the award of an "aegrotat degree" in
accordance with the following subject conditions:
8.4.1 Candidates who have completed successfully the whole of their course
work and at least 60% of their final written examinations may apply for an
aegrotat degree.
8.4.2 Applications from, or on behalf of, candidates must reach the Deputy
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs on the recommendation of the Faculty
Board at least two weeks before the date of the congregation for conferment
of degrees.
8.4.3 The application should be accompanied by a report from the University
Medical Officer.
It is provided that an aegrotat degree will not be awarded unless the
examiners consider that, in the work a candidate submitted in such part of the
examination as he/she attended the candidate reached a standard, which, if
also reached in the remainder of the examination, would have qualified
him/her for the award of a degree.

8.5 PUBLICATION OF EXAMINATION RESULTS

The Faculty Dean may, after the Faculty Board meeting, publish the
examination results provisionally subject to confirmation of the results by the
Senate upon the recommendation of the University Senate/Faculty Board.

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8.6 WITHHOLDING RESULTS

The Senate may, where a candidate has failed to fulfil a fundamental

contractual or legal obligation with RUCU or having breached the same, for
example not paying fees or outstanding dues or where there are allegations of
acts of dishonesty or fraud such as misappropriation of students’ government
funds or any other person’s property, bar him/her from doing an examination,
etc. or withhold examination results until he/she discharges the obligation or is
exonerated from any wrongdoing.

8.7 DISCONTINUATION

A discontinuation will be affected under the following cases:

8.7.1 A candidate who is involved in or committed an Examination
irregularity.
8.7.2 A candidate failing a supplementary examination in a carryover course.
8.7.3 A candidate who commits disciplinary offences as described in the
RUCU By-Laws
8.7.4 Poor health if recommended by a professional medical practitioner from
a recognized hospital and approved by the University that one’s health
does not allow him/her to continue with studies.
8.7.5 A candidate whose year’s overall GPA is below 1.8

8.8 POSTPONEMENT OF STUDIES

This may occur under one or more of the following reasons:

8.8.1 Failure to pay tuition fee, deposits and other charges in a particular
semester or academic year.
8.8.2 Poor health if recommended by a professional medical practitioner from
a recognized hospital and approved by the University that one’s health
does not allow him/her to continue with studies in that particular year
or semester.
8.8.3 No candidate shall be allowed to postpone a year of study or a
semester more than once.

8.9 REPEATING A YEAR/SEMESTER

8.9.1 Failure to attend scheduled examinations in one or more courses unless

by notified reason acceptable to the University.
8.9.2 The year’s GPA is above 1.8 and above but below 2.0.

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8.9.3 No student shall be allowed to repeat any year/semester of study more

than once.

8.10 CONDITIONS FOR CARRYING OVER

8.10.1 Failure to pass a supplementary examination in a given course.

8.10.2 Failure to attend scheduled examinations with unjustified reasons in

one or more courses.

8.10.3 Failure to pass a special examination in a given course.

8.10.4 All carry over courses must be cleared in the subsequent academic
year.

8.11 APPEALS AGAINST ACADEMIC DECISIONS

8.11.1 Well grounded appeals supported with substantive and documented

evidence against any academic decision or recommendation shall first be
lodged with the appellant's Faculty Dean, who shall forward it to the Senate
through the Senate with the Faculty Board's observations and
recommendations. The appeal by the student shall be submitted within seven
(7) days from the day the results were posted or a decision was
communicated to the affected student. The decision of Senate shall be final.
8.11.2 In the case of examinations, the Board of Examiners' recommendation
shall be final except where a well-authenticated claim for unfair marking or
disregard for examination regulations is raised by the student concerned. In
such a case, the Faculty/Institute Board shall investigate the matter and
forward its findings and observations to the Examinations Committee for
detailed discussion. It will make its recommendation to the Senate, whose
decision shall be final.
8.11.3 A student who is dissatisfied with a grade obtained in a particular
examination may apply for the remarking of the examination paper to the
Head of the Department in which the course was offered. The application
should be made not less than one week after the release of the examination
grades by the Senate, except for the second semester, when the appeal can
be made during the first week of the new academic year. A valid justification
for the request must be given in writing. The Head of the Department and
members of the faculty will then review the case to see if remarking is
warranted. An examiner other than the one who initially marked the script will
remark the paper. The grade after remarking the paper will be final regardless
of whether it is lower or the same as the first grade. The student may not
request a second remarking of the same script. The grade will be
communicated to the student by the Corporate Counsel or the Head of the
Department.

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8.11.4 No appeal whatsoever pertaining to the conduct of any University

examinations and the marking of the scripts thereof shall be entertained
unless such an appeal is lodged with the appropriate university authorities
within seven days of the date of publication of the results by or under the
authority of the Senate.
8.11.5 A student must be assured that his/her examination papers shall be
marked and those marks accurately recorded.
8.11.6 All appeals regarding semester examinations should be accompanied
by a fee of five thousands shillings (Tshs. 5000/-) for Certificate and Diploma
students and of ten thousand shillings (Tshs. 10,000/-) for undergraduate
and postgraduate students. The Senate may, from time to time, prescribe
different rates for this fee.
8.11.7 The fee shall be reimbursed to winning appellants but shall be forfeited
in respect of those who partly or wholly lose their appeals.

8.12 GRADUATION

With the approval of the Senate upon recommendation of the Senate,

students who complete and fulfil the requirements of the programme will
graduate. Graduation attire will be hired for three days at twenty five
thousand shillings (T shs. 25,000/=) for degree or diploma, and fifteen
thousand shillings (T shs.15,000/=) for certificate graduands. Any late return
of the graduation attire shall be charged at ten thousand shillings (T
shs.10,000/=) per day. The rates will be revised from time to time to cope
with rising costs.

8.13 CERTIFICATES AND ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS

A fee of five thousand shillings (T shs. 5,000/=) shall be charged for

certifying each copy of the academic transcript. Persons applying through the
Deputy Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs(DVCAA) for a certificate of
graduation will be charged five thousand shillings (T shs. 5,000/=). A
clearance form from the Bursar's office must be submitted along with a
passport size photograph for preparation of transcripts. The fees will be
revised from time to time to cope with the rising costs.

8.14 LOSS OF CERTIFICATES

The University may issue another copy of the certificate in cases of either the
loss or the destruction of the originals on the condition that:
8.14.1 The applicant produces a sworn affidavit testifying to the loss or
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8.14.2 The applicant must produce evidence that the loss has been
adequately and publicly announced.
8.14.3 The replacement certificate will not be issued until the lapse of a period
of twelve (12) months from the date of the loss or destruction.
8.14.4 A fee of five thousand shillings (T shs. 5,000/=) shall be charged for
the copy of the certificate issued.
8.14.5 A Certificate so issued shall have "COPY" marked across it.

8.15 COMPLETION OF RESEARCH DISSERTATION/THESIS

A student who fails to complete his/her research dissertation/thesis by the

specified date or fails in such work shall be given an extension of not more
than one additional year to complete or rewrite it.

8.16 GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR DISCONTINUATION

Students will be discontinued from any course programme as a result of the

following:
8.16.1 Failure to attend scheduled examinations, unless caused by justified
circumstances.
8.16.2 Failure to pass scheduled examinations.
8.16.3 Examination irregularities.
8.16.4 Failure to pay student fees, deposits and charges.
8.16.5 Disciplinary offences as described in the RUCU students By-Laws.
8.16.6 Poor health if recommended by a competent medical practitioner and
approved by the University that one’s health does not allow one to continue
with studies.
8.16.7 If the year’s overall GPA is below 1.8.

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PART II

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

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1.0 FACULTY OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION

TECHNOLOGY

The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology currently comprises

two departments, the Department of Computer Science and Department of
Environmental Health Sciences.
The faculty offers three-year undergraduate programmes leading to the
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information System), the Bachelor
of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) and Bachelor of
Environmental Health Sciences with Information Technology (BEHSIT), a two-
year diploma in Computer Science and a one-year Certificate programme
leading to a Certificate in Computer Science.

1.1 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

INFORMATION SYSTEM (BSC IN CS – INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

1.1.1 The programme aims to produce:

1. Graduates with knowledge and the ability to construct substantial

programs for users.

2. Graduates who are able to analyse the information requirements of

organisations, to design appropriate systems within which computers
may play part, and with longer experience to implement these
systems.

3. Graduates who are able to control the storage and transmission of

data, the operation of computer hardware and software. Current names
for such people are system administrators and network administrators.

4. Graduates who can also go on to do postgraduate studies in either ICT

or Business Administration and become trainers in their areas of
specialisation.

1.1.2 Admission requirements:

The Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree are as follows:
i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).

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iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced

diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
The Minimum Entrance Requirements listed above must include:
i) Good Principal level passes in Physics and Mathematics at “A” Level;
OR
ii) An appropriate Equivalent Qualification such as a Diploma in Computer
Science with at least second class standing from a recognised
University. OR
iii) An appropriate Equivalent Qualification such as Certificate in Computer
Science with distinction class from a recognised University.
1.1.3 Duration of the Degree Programme
The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Information Systems)
degree programme is designed to run for three (3) years.
1.1.4 Curriculum [List of Courses on the BSc in Computer Science
(Information System)]
Course
Course Title Units
Code
First Year (Semester One)
RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics 2
RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2
RCS 106 Calculus 3
RCS 101 Computer Architecture 2
RCS 104 Discrete Structures 3
RMS 110 Introduction to Business and Management 2
RPH 113 Social Ethics I 2
RSS 110 Development Studies I 3
Communication Skills I
RLG108 3

First Year (Semester Two)

RCS 102 OO Programming I 3
RCS 103 Algorithms & Data Structures 3
RMS 222 Small Businesses & Entrepreneurship 2

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RCS 105 Linear Algebra 3

RPH 114 Social Ethics II 2
RSS 130 Development Studies II 3
RLG 128 Communication Skills II 3
FIRST PRACTICAL TRAINING
RPT 199 First Year Practical Training (6 to 8 weeks) 2
Second Year (Semester Three)
RCS 200 Network Design & Administration I 3
RCS 203 Software Engineering 3
RCS 207 Structure of Programming Languages 2
RCS 202 Operating Systems 3
RCS 215 Probability and Statistics 2
Second Year (Semester Four)
RCS 204 MIS 2
RCS 201 Database Design 3
RCS 208 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 2
RCS 206 PC Diagnostics & Maintenance 2
RCS 205 Linux System Administration 2
SECOND PRACTICAL TRAINING
RPT 299 Second Year Practical Training (6 to 8 weeks) 2
SECOND YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES
RCS 209 Advanced Software Engineering 3
RCS 210 Programming in C 3
RCS 211 GIS 2
RCS 213 Compilers 2
RCS 214 Theory of Computation 2
RCS 216 Numerical Analysis 2

Third Year (Semester Five)

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RCS 305 Computer System Security 2

RCS 300 Systems Analysis and Design 3
RCS 304 Professional Practices of Information Systems 2
RCS 399 Final ICT Project 4
Third Year (Semester Six)
RCS 315 Network Design & Administration II 2
RCS 302 Database Systems 3
RCS 301 Internet Programming and E-Applications 2
THIRD YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES
RCS 303 Project Management 2
RCS 310 Computer Simulation and Modelling 2
RCS 311 Introduction Artificial Intelligence 2
RCS 307 Operations Research 2
RCS 313 Distributed Systems 2
RCS 315 Network Design & Administration II 2

1.2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (BSC IN CS – SOFTWARE
ENGINEERING)

1.2.1 The programme aims to produce:

1. Graduates with knowledge and the ability to construct substantial
programs for users.
2. Graduates who are able to analyse the information requirements of
organisations, to design appropriate systems within which computers
may play part, and with longer experience to implement these
systems.
3. Graduates who are able to control the storage and transmission of
data, the operation of computer hardware and software. Current names
for such people are system administrators and network administrators.
4. Graduates who can also go on to do postgraduate studies in either ICT
or Business Administration and become trainers in their areas of
specialisation.

1.2.2 Admission requirements:

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The Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree are as follows:

i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced
diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
The Minimum Entrance Requirements listed above must include:
i) Good Principal level passes in Physics and Mathematics at “A” Level;
OR
ii) An appropriate Equivalent Qualification such as a Diploma in Computer
Science with at least second class standing from a recognised
University. OR
iii) An appropriate Equivalent Qualification such as Certificate in Computer
Science with distinction class from a recognised University.

1.2.3 Duration of the Degree Programme

The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in which
there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per semester.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Software Engineering) is
designed to run for three (3) years.

1.2.4 Curriculum [List of Courses on the BSc in Computer Science

(Software Engineering)]

Course
Course Title Units
Code
First Year (Semester One)

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RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics 2

RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2
RCS 106 Calculus 3
RCS 101 Computer Architecture 2
RCS 104 Discrete Structures 3
RMS 110 Introduction to Business and Management 2
RPH 113 Social Ethics I 2
RSS 110 Development Studies I 3
RLG 108 Communication Skills I 3
First Year (Semester Two)
RCS 102 OO Programming I 3
RCS 103 Algorithms & Data Structures 3
RMS 222 Small Businesses & Entrepreneurship 2
RCS 105 Linear Algebra 3
RPH 114 Social Ethics II 2
RSS 130 Development Studies II 3
RLG 128 Communication Skills II 3
FIRST PRACTICAL TRAINING
RPT 199 First Year Practical Training (6 to 8 weeks) 2
Second Year (Semester Three)

RCS 200 Network Design & Administration I 3

RCS 203 Software Engineering 3
RCS 212 OO Programming II 3
RCS 202 Operating Systems 3
RCS 215 Probability and Statistics 2
Second Year (Semester Four)
RCS 204 MIS 2
RCS 201 Database Design 3
RCS 208 Computer Graphics and Multimedia 2
RCS 209 Advanced Software Engineering 3
RCS 205 Linux System Administration 2

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SECOND PRACTICAL TRAINING

RPT 299 Second Year Practical Training (6 to 8 weeks) 2
SECOND YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES
RCS 206 PC Diagnostics & Maintenance 2
RCS 210 Programming in C 3
RCS 211 GIS 2
RCS 213 Compilers 2
RCS 214 Theory of Computation 2
RCS 216 Numerical Analysis 2
Third Year (Semester Five)
RCS 305 Computer System Security 2
RCS 300 Systems Analysis and Design 3
RCS 304 Professional Practices of Information Systems 2
RCS 399 Final ICT Project 4
Third Year (Semester Six)
RCS 303 Project Management 2
RCS 302 Database Systems 3
RCS 301 Internet Programming and E-Applications 2
THIRD YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES
RCS 310 Computer Simulation and Modelling 2
RCS 311 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 2
RCS 307 Operations Research 2
RCS 313 Distributed Systems 2

1.3BACHELOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES WITH

INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY (BEHSIT)

The courses will be under the Faculty of Information and Communication

Technology. The ICT courses will be administered by the department of
Computer Science, which is already established while the Environmental
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Environmental Health Sciences. This department is expected to grow to

become the faculty of Environmental Health Sciences.

1.3.1 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME

The Educational aim of the programme is to enable students understand

Environmental Health Sciences and IT at degree level.

The programme is intended to achieve the following specific objectives:

 Enable graduates to design and implement automated environmental
health sciences databases
 Enable graduates to undertake environmental analysis
 Enable graduates to design data warehouses and use data mining
techniques to gain new knowledge from such databases
 Enable graduates advice industrial and other top management on
proper ways of waste disposal. The wastes could be solid, liquid or
gases
 Enable graduates advice management on proper waste treatment
procedures
 Enable graduates to be self employed by establishing environmental
analysis laboratories
 Develop students to become environmental health research scientists

1.3.2 ADMISION REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the

Ruaha Catholic University.

Specific Programme Admission Requirements

OPTION I
(a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.) or East African
Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) or equivalent, with passes in FIVE
approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent.
And
(b) One of the following combinations of passes in Advanced Certificate of
Secondary Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) or equivalent;
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(i) Two principal Level passes in Biology, Chemistry or Geography

Or
(ii) An appropriate Diploma with B average, Credit or higher grade.

1.3.3 DURATION OF THE DEGREE PROGRAMME.

The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in which
there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examination weeks per semester.
The Bachelor of Environmental Health Sciences with Information Technology is
designed to run for six semesters Plus two Practical Training periods each of 6-
8 weeks totalling (3 years)
1.3.4 Curriculum List of Courses on the BACHELOR OF
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES with Information Technology
(BEHSIT)

1ST YEAR COURSES (42 units)

First semester: Core Courses

REV 111 General Chemistry 3

REV 113 Elements of Ecology 3
RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics 2
RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2
RCM 110 Computer Mathematics I 3
RMS 110 Introduction to Business and 2
Management
RPH 113 Social Ethics I 2
RSS 110 Development Studies I 3
RLG 108 Communication Skills I 3
Second semester: Core Courses
REV 112 Organic Chemistry 3
REV 114 Biostatistics 3
REV 110 Introduction to 2
Environmental Health
Sciences
RCS 102 OO Programming I 3

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RCM 120 Computer Mathematics II 2

RPH 114 Social Ethics II 2
RSS 130 Development Studies II 3
RLG 128 Communication Skills II 3
FIRST YEAR PRACTICAL TRAINING
RPT 199 First Year Practical Training 2
2ND YEAR COURSES (37 units)
First semester: Core Courses
REV 221 Limnology I 3
REV 222 Environmental Analytical Techniques 3
REV 223 Solid Wastes and Hazardous Materials 3
REV 225 Environmental Toxicology 3
REV 227 Environmental Microbiology 3
REV 228 Environmental Soil Science 3
Second semester: Core Courses
REV 230 Limnology II 3
REV 231 Environmental Assessment 3
REV 233 Wetland Ecology 3
REV 234 Environmental Research Methods 3

SECOND YEAR PRACTICAL TRAINING

RPT 299 Second Year Practical Training 2

2ND YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES (At least 7units)

REV 232 Environmental Economics
3
REV 235 Environmental Microbiology II 3
REV 236 Detection and Control of 2
Environmentally Transmitted
Microbiological Hazards
RMS 222 Small Business 3
&Entrepreneurship
RCS 206 PC Diagnostics & Maintenance 2

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3RD YEAR COURSES (25)

First semester: Core Courses
REV 331 Atmospheric Pollution
3
RLW 304 Environmental Law 3
REV 305 Water Pollution and Control 3
Elective Courses: (At 3
least 7 units)
REV 332 Remote Sensing 2
REV 333 Aquatic Chemistry 2
REV 334 Industrial Hygiene 3
REV 335 Environmental Risk and 2
Society
REV 336 Occupational Safety 3
Management
REV 306 Oceanography 3

Second semester: Core Courses

REV 304 Environmental Geomorphology
3
RCS 211 GIS
2
REV 307 Environmental Research Project
6

1.4 DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

The programme recognizes and emphasizes the importance of a practical

content, which will address the needs of the market and concentrate on the
essentials of systems analysis, software and applications programming. The
Diploma programme is more practically oriented.
The graduate at this level is expected to offer technical support to
Software Engineers, Systems Analysts, Network Designers etc., in the field of
Computer Science (CS) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT).
1.4.1 Specific Objectives of the Programme:
The objectives of the programme are to:

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1. Provide the students intermediate education through the study of a

diploma in computer science.
2. Develop the skills needed to apply fundamental systems analysis and
design concepts and methods.
3. Prepare students as technicians as well as supporting staff for a career in
the CS and ICT segments of business, industry, government, education,
management, planning, and decision-making.
4. Provide technology-oriented professionals with the knowledge and ability
to assist in the development of creative solutions.
1.4.2 Expected Results:
1. To create a cadre of people who will be working full time with intermediate,
technically based and industry-orientated in various aspects of Information
Technology.
2. To create a pool of qualified Computer technicians and supporting personnel
in Computer Science and in Information Communication and Technology.
3. To have graduates who will promote better accessibility to formal training
opportunities in Informatics by providing the same locally.
4. To have trained Informatics technicians at diploma level with adequate skills
to man the Informatics industry in its own right, and the various sectors
engaged in the application of Informatics.
1.4.3 Admission Requirements
Direct Entry:

(a) A Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or East Africa

Certificate of Education (EACE) ‘O’ level with passes in at least four
approved subjects including a pass in Mathematics

(b) One of the following combinations of passes in the Certificate of Advanced

Secondary Education Examination (CASEE) or East Africa Certificate of
Education (EACE) ‘A’ level or equivalent:

i) One principal level pass in either Computer Studies, Mathematics,

Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Commerce, Geography or Accountancy
and a subsidiary pass in any of these subjects; or
ii) One Principal level pass grade ‘C’ and above in any of the subjects
listed in (i); or
iii) A Form VI certificate with at least two subsidiary level passes in the
subjects listed in (i) plus at least two years industrial experience; or
iv) A recognised University Certificate in Computer Science with an
average GPA of at least 3.5.

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Equivalent Qualifications

An ordinary National Certificate or Diploma at a good pass or a qualification of

an equivalent standard awarded by recognized bodies or by a University and
the TCU or certificate in computer science recognised by NACTE or TCU.
1.4.4 Duration of the Diploma Programme:
The diploma programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examination weeks per
semester.

Full time Diploma students

Full time students need four semesters (two years) to complete the
programme. They will start classes from morning to evening depending on the
time table in place. They will need to attend lectures, tutorials, seminars and
practicals.

Part-time (Evening) Diploma Students

Part-time students need five semesters (two and a half years) to complete the
programme. They will have classes from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on weekdays and
on Saturdays from 8:00am to 1:00pm

1.4.5 Semesterization of Diploma Courses

List of Core Courses for the Regular Programme
Code Description Units
First Year
Semester I
RIS 951 Computer Science Mathematics I 2
RIS 952 Office Automation and Internet 3
RPH 113 Social Ethics I 2
RIS 931 Introduction to Informatics 2
RLG 108 Communication Skills II 2
RIS 931 Introduction to Informatics 2
RIS 932 High Level Programming 3
Semester II
RIS 953 MIS 2
RIS 956 Operating Systems and their Configurations 3
RPH 114 Social Ethics II 3

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RLG 128 Communication Skills II 3

RIS 961 Design and Implementation of Web pages 2
RIS 964 Introduction to Computer Architecture 2
RIS 965 Data Structures and Algorithms 2
RIS 969 Information Systems Analysis and Design 2
RIS 998 Practical Training 2
Second Year
Semester I
RIS 954 Computer Science Mathematics II 2
RIS 955 Object Oriented Programming 3
RIS 957 Introduction to Database Systems 2
RIS 959 Network Designs and Administrations 2
RIS 942 Introduction to Computer Graphics 2
RIS 983 Electronic Commerce 2
Semester II
RIS 958 PC Diagnostic and Maintenance 2
RIS 962 Business Statistics 3
RIS 971 Multimedia 3
RIS 068 Introduction to Project Management 2
RIS 999 Independent ICT Project 4

List of Optional Courses (Year 2)

RIS 963 Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice 2
RIS 967 Fundamentals of Computerized Accounting 3

1.5 CERTIFICATE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

1.5.1 Admission Requirements:

A candidate, before being admitted to the course, must normally have
obtained the School Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in
Mathematics and English.
1.5.2 Duration of the Certificate Programme:

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The certificate programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in

which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The Certificate in Computer Science is designed to run for one (1)
year.
1.5.3 Curriculum [List of Courses on the Certificate in Computer
Science]
Code Description Units
RIS 011 Basic Computer Knowledge 3
RIS 022 Business Communication 2
RIS 033: Basic Computer Applications 3
RIS 044 Computing Mathematics 2
RIS 055 Programming Basics 4
RIS 066 Introduction To Digital Logic and Digital Elements 2
RIS 077 Principles of Operating Systems 3
RIS 088 Design And Implementation of Web Pages 3
RIS 099 Management of Database Systems 3
RIS 010 Network Installation and Management 3
RIS 020 Network Operating Systems 3

1.6 ICT ACADEMIC STAFF

NO NAMES G QUALIFICATION POSITION

M PhD (Durham), Dean Faculty of

1 Dr. Sylivano C. Kitinya MSc(UDSM), BSc ICT & Senior
(UDSM) Lecturer

M MSc (Maths) (Dar), Lecturer &

2 Mr. Carl A. Mmuni BSc (Ed) (Dar), Dip Ed Associate Dean
(Dar) (FICT), Ag DPGS

M MSc( Maths) (Dar), Assistant

3 Mr. Paul K.M. Masenya
BSc (Ed) (Dar) Lecturer,

M Assistant
4 Fr. Benedict Nyoni** MSc. (Maths), BSc
Lecturer

5 Ms. Sara Mkango F MSc (Dar), BSc (Dar) Assistant

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Lecturer

M MSc (UDOM), BSc Assistant

6 Mr. Gervas B. Mgaya
(RUCO) Lecturer

M PGDSC (Dar), BA(Ed) Tutorial

7 Mr. Keneth W. Turuka
(Dar) Assistant

M Assistant
MBA (IUCO), BSc
8 Mr. Juma M. Rugina Lecturer, Head
(RUCO)
Computer Dept.

M BSc (RUCO), on M.Sc Tutorial

9 Mr. Edwin Kambo*
(UDSM) Assistant

M MSc (NELSON
Assistant
10 Mr. Omary Kigodi MANDELA), BSc
Lecturer
(RUCO)

M BSc (MUCE), on M.Sc Tutorial

11 Mr. Logatho Benedict*
(UDSM) Assistant

M Tutorial
12 Mr. Deogratius Shidende* BSc (Dar)
Assistant

M Tutorial
13 Mr. Dan Mfungo BSc (RUCO)
Assistant

M MBA (IUCO), BSc Assistant

14 Mr. Lusekelo Kibona*
(Dar) Lecturer

15 Mr. Samwel Mkea* M BSc (RUCO) Lab. Technician

F Tutorial
16 Ms. Devotha Nyambo* BSc (RUCO)
Assistant
17 Mr. Benard Mwakisunga M MSc (Dar), BSc (Dar) Assistant
Lecturer
Head of
Department of
Environmental
Health Sciences
18
Ms. Martha Mhongole* F BSc (RUCO) Tutorial

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Assistant

Mr. Emmanuel M Tutorial

19 BSc(RUCO)
Mwangosi* Assistant

20 Ms. Salome Mwashitete F Adv. Dipl. (IAA) Lab. Technician

M Tutorial
21 Mr. Mafanikio Kinemelo BSc (St. Joseph)
Assistant

F Tutorial
22 Ms. Jane Gilitu* BSc (RUCO)
Assistant

F Tutorial
23 Ms. Neema Talawa* BSc (RUCO)
Assistant

24 Mr. E.B. Mhoro M Dipl.( Botany) (Dar) Lab. Technician

Ms. Tulamwona F MSc (Forestry) SUA, Assistant

25
Dumulinyi BSc (SUA) Lecturer

F MSc (UDOM), BSc Assistant

26 Ms. Johari Mhanga
(Dar) Lecturer

M Tutorial
27 Mr. Kevin Rutta BSc
Assistant

M (DIT) Dipl. Lab.

28 Mr. Robert Siong’o Lab. Technician
Technician

29 Mr. Julian Peter M (DIT) Dipl Lab. Technician

Key:
** Ph.D Candidate, * Masters' Candidates

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2.0 THE FACULTY OF LAW:

The Law programmes offered by RUCU prepare students to join either the
legal profession or a number of other careers. The Faculty of Law has the
obligation to offer a legal education aimed at providing theoretical knowledge,
analytical and practical skills, which are necessary to produce a society-
conscious lawyer/professional who can contribute to the development of
his/her country and the international community. The Faculty of Law offers the
following programmes:
i. Certificate in Law
ii. Diploma in Law
iii. Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
iv. Master of Laws (LL.M) in: Human Rights Law
v. Master of Laws (LL.M) in: Trade and Finance
vi. Master of Laws (LL.M) in: Finance and Banking
vii. Postgraduate Diploma in Law
viii. Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Law

2.1 BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) PROGRAMME

2.1.1 The LL.B degree programme at RUCU aims at:

1. Providing a thorough and basic training in law and the legal
techniques required for the successful practice of law and scholarly
work in law;
2. Preparing graduates for the lawyer’s responsibility to improve the
administration of justice and providing government and community
leadership;
3. Developing legal and practical skills while inculcating ethical
principles;
4. Challenging students to think critically;
5. Producing a society conscious lawyer;
6. Imparting to students sufficient legal research skills;
7. Imparting to students sufficient analytical skills;
8. Imparting to students sufficient legal counselling skills;
9. Imparting to students sufficient advocacy skills;
10. Imparting to students sufficient legal documentation skills;
11. Imparting to students sufficient negotiation skills;
12. Imparting to students sufficient craftsmanship skills;
13. Imparting to students sufficient legal procedural skills;
14. Enabling students acquire sufficient knowledge of substantive and
procedural law.

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2.1.2 Admission Requirements:

The Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree are as follows:
i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced
diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
The Minimum Entrance Requirements listed above must include at
least a “C” grade in English at the “O” level or the equivalent qualification
either:
i) A Diploma in Law from an accredited/recognized institution of
education of not less than second-class in addition to an “O” Level credit pass
of least “C” grade in English; OR
ii) A Certificate in Law from an accredited/recognized University passed
with distinction and must have “O” level credit pass of at least “C” grade in
English; OR
iii) A pass in the Mature Age Entrance Examination; OR
iv) Pre-entry courses set and recognized by the University. Written
evidence of a satisfactory pass of the same will be essential.
Candidates with awards from other Institutions of higher learning will be
considered on their own merit.

2.1.3 Duration of the Degree Programme:

The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in which
there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per semester.
The Bachelor of Law is designed to run for four (4) years.

2.1.4 Curriculum:
unit
Code Description
s
First Year [Semester One]
RLW 100 Constitutions and Legal Systems of East Africa I 3

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RLW 101 Law of Contract I 3

RLW 103 Legal Method I 3
RLW 104 Introduction to Law 3
RLW 108 Communication Skills for Lawyers I 3
RSS 110 Development Studies 3

First Year [Semester Two]

RLW 120 Constitutions and Legal Systems of East Africa II 3
RLW 121 Law of Contract II 3
RLW 122 Criminal Law 3
RLW 123 Legal Method II 3
RLW 128 Communication Skills for Lawyers II 3
RPH 113 Social Ethics 3
Total Units 36
Second Year [Semester Three]
RLW 200 Administrative Law I 3
RLW 201 Land Law I 3
RLW 202 Law of Evidence I 3
RLW 203 Public International Law I 3
RLW 204 Family Law 3
RLW 209 Communication Skills for Lawyers III 2
One optional course shall be taken from the list of optional
Option I
courses
Second Year [Semester Four]
RLW 220 Administrative Law II 3
RLW 221 Land Law II 3
RLW 222 Law of Evidence II 3
Law of Business Associations, Cooperatives and
RLW 223 3
Public Enterprise
RLW 225 Public International Law II 3
RLW 229 Communication Skills for Lawyers IV 2
Option I

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Two optional courses shall be taken from the list of

Option II
optional courses
Total Units 43
Third Year [Semester Five]
RLW 300 Jurisprudence I 3
RLW 302 Law of Torts I 3
RLW 303 Legal Research 3
RLW 304 Environmental Law 3
RLW 305 Tax Law 3
RLW 306 Law and Development 3
RLW 309 Communication Skills for Lawyers V 2
One optional course shall be taken from the list of optional
Option I
courses
Third Year [Semester Six]
RLW 320 Jurisprudence II 3
RLW 321 Labour Law 3
RLW 322 Law of Torts II 3
RLW 323 Legal Writing and Drafting I 3
RLW 330 East African Community Law 3
RLW 324 Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution 3
RLW 329 Computer Skills for Lawyers 2
One optional course shall be taken from the list of optional
Option I
courses
Total Units 46
Fourth Year [Semester Seven]
RLW 400 Civil Procedure I 3
RLW 401 Legal Ethics and Legal Practice 3
RLW 402 Private International Law 3
RLW 403 Criminal Procedure I 3
RLW 404 Legal Writing and Drafting II 3
Option I Two optional courses shall be taken from the list of
Option II optional courses

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Fourth Year [Semester Eight]

RLW420 Civil Procedure II 3
Legal Practice, Management and Accounting for
RLW 421 3
Lawyers
RLW 422 Criminal Procedure II 3
RLW 423 Law of Succession and Trust 3
RLW 800 Research Paper 6
One optional course shall be taken from the list of optional
Option I
courses
Total Units 42
LIST OF OPTIONAL COURSES
RLW 700 Banking Law 3
RLW 701 Comparative Religious Law 3
RLW 702 Capital Market and Security Law 3
RLW 703 Criminology and Penology 3
RLW 704 Human Rights Law 3
RLW 705 Insurance Law 3
RLW 706 Intellectual Property Law 3
RLW 707 International Humanitarian Law 3
RLW 708 International Criminal Law 3
RLW 508 International Trade and Finance Law 3
RLW 509 Law of the Child 3
RLW 510 Local Government Law 3
RLW 511 Refugee Law 3
RLW 512 Social Security Law 3
RLW 514 The Law of Negotiable Instruments 3
RLW 515 Competition Law 3
RLW 516 Investment Law 3
RLW 517 African Law 3
RLW 518 Commercial and Consumer Transaction Law 3

NOTE:

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FIRST YEAR
1. Total minimum aggregate 1st year units are 36.
2. No optional course should be available to first year students.
SECOND YEAR
1. During semester three a student must take one (1) course from the list
of options.
2. During semester four a student must take two (2) courses from the list
of options.
3. Total minimum aggregate 2nd year units are 43.
THIRD YEAR
1. During semester five a student must take one (1) course from the list
of options.
2. During semester six a student must take one (1) course from the list of
options.
3. Total minimum aggregate 3rd year units are 46.
FOURTH YEAR
1. A fourth year student must complete a compulsory research paper the
value of which is 6 units.
2. During semester seven a student must take two (2) courses from the
list of options.
3. During semester eight a student must take one (1) courses from the list
of options.
4. Total minimum aggregate 4th year units are 42.

AWARD OF THE BACHELOR OF LAWS

It shall require at least 167 credit hours to complete the Bachelor of Laws
degree.
These shall be divided into 40 core subjects, 8 compulsory subjects, 8 optional
subjects and 1 dissertation.

2.2 DIPLOMA IN LAW PROGRAMME

The Diploma in Law is intended to produce graduates who are well

equipped with the necessary legal knowledge and skills for the manning of the
middle- level legal position both in the public and private sectors. It can also
serve as an equivalent entry qualification into the LL.B degree for those
applicants who do not qualify for direct entry.
2.2.1 After the course student are expected to be able to:

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 Preside over Civil and Criminal cases in their capacities as

magistrates in their country’s legal system;
 Prepare legal documents, provide legal opinions or perform
administrative duties while working as legal technicians, legal
officers.
 Preparing graduates for the legal officer’s responsibility to improve
the administration of justice and providing government and
community leadership;
 Developing legal and practical skills and inculcating ethical
principles;
 Challenging students to think critically;
 Imparting to students sufficient field legal research skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient analytical skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient legal counselling skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient legal documentation skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient negotiation skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient legal procedural skills;
 Enabling students to acquire sufficient knowledge of substantive
and adjectival law.

2.2.2 Admission Requirements:

The applicants for the diploma in law of RUCU must fulfill the general as well
as specific requirements for admission.
General Eligibility for Admission
All members of the public from within and without Tanzania are eligible for
admission for the Diploma in Law provided that the entry requirements are
met and approved by the appropriate academic bodies.
Entry Requirements
A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to the Diploma in
Law programme if: -
i. The applicant is a holder of an advanced Certificate of Secondary
Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent; and
ii. He/she has obtained at one Principal level pass and a total of 5.0 or
more points (Where A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5) in approved
subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education
Examination (ACSEE); and
iii. He/she must have ‘O’ level credit pass of at least “C” grade in English.

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Equivalent Qualifications
A Diploma in Law from an accredited/recognized Institution of not less than
second class and must have an "O" level credit pass of at least "C" grade
in English
2.2.3 Duration of the Diploma Programme:
The diploma programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The Diploma in Law programme is designed to run for two (2) years.
However, students will be required to do some practical fieldwork which will
take place between the end of semester two of the first academic year and
the beginning of semester three of the second academic year. At the end of
the practical assignment, students will be required to produce a written report
which will form part of their assignment.

2.2.4 Structure of the Diploma in Law Programme:

A candidate enrolled for a Diploma in Law is required to take both core,
compulsory and optional courses in order to qualify for the award of a Diploma
in Law.

A. Candidates will pursue eight core courses during the first three semesters
which will amount to 24 credit hours:

Credit
Code Description
hours
RDL 213 Legal Method 3
RDL 214 Constitution and Legal System of Tanzania I 3
RDL 215 Criminal Law and Procedure 3
RDL 216 Law of Contract 3
RDL 218 Law of Evidence 3
RDL 220 Civil Procedure I 3
RDL 224 Administrative Law 3
RDL 228 Labour Law 3

B. Candidates will be required to study eight compulsory courses during the

diploma programme which will amount to 24 credit hours.

C. A candidate shall select a minimum of eight courses from the list of optional
courses to satisfy the minimum requirement of 24 credit hours. These shall be
selected during semester two, three and four.

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D. The written fieldwork report which will not be less than eleven pages will be
marked out of 100% and shall carry three credit hours.

A candidate must satisfy the minimum requirement of 75 units to qualify for

the award of the Diploma in Law.

2.2.5 Curriculum :
Code Description units
First Year [Semester One]
Core Courses
RDL 213 Legal Method 3
RDL 214 Constitution and Legal System of Tanzania I 3
RDL 215 Criminal Law and Procedure 3
RDL 216 Law of Contract 3
Compulsory Course
RDL 217 Communication Skills 3
First Year [Semester Two]
Core Courses
RDL 218 Law of Evidence 3
RDL 220 Civil Procedure I 3
Compulsory Courses
RDL 219 Alternative Dispute Resolutions 3
RSS 221 Development Studies 3
RPH 112 Social Ethics
3

Optional Courses
Option I
At least three optional courses shall be taken
Option II
from the list of optional courses
Option III
FIELD WORK
Second Year [Semester Three]
Core Courses

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RDL 224 Administrative Law 3

RDL 228 Labour Law 3
Compulsory Courses
RDL 225 Law of Torts 3
RDL 226 Family Law 3
Optional Courses
Option I
At least three optional courses shall be taken
Option II
from the list of optional courses
Option III
Second Year [Semester Four]
Compulsory Courses
RDL 229 Legal Ethics for Lawyers 3
RDL 230 Legal Practice 3
RDL 299 Fieldwork Report 3
Optional Courses
Option I At least two optional courses shall be taken
Option II from the list of optional courses

LIST OF OPTIONAL COURSES

RDL 221 Constitution and Legal Systems in Tanzania II 3
RDL 222 Legal Drafting and Writing 3
RDL 223 Civil Procedure II 3
RDL 227 Land Law 3
RDL 231 Public International Law 3
RDL 232 Business Associations Law 3
RDL 233 Human Rights Law 3
RDL 234 Tax Law 3
RDL 235 Insurance Law 3
RDL 236 Law of the Child 3
RDL 237 Banking Law 3
RDL 238 Criminology and Penology 3
RDL 239 Micro-Computer Application 3

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2.2.6 A student who obtains a GPA of 3.5 and above in his/her first academic
year may upon the recommendation of the Faculty Board be upgraded
to join LLB in the next academic year.

2.3 CERTIFICATE IN LAW PROGRAMME

2.3.1 The Certificate in Law Programme at RUCU aims at:

 Developing legal and practical skills and inculcating ethical
principles;
 Challenging students to think critically;
 Imparting to students sufficient basic legal research skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient basic legal counselling skills;
 Imparting to students sufficient basic legal documentation skills
 Imparting to students sufficient basic legal procedural skills;
 Enabling students to acquire sufficient knowledge of substantive
and adjectival law.

2.3.2 Admission Requirements:

The applicants for the Certificate in Law of RUCU must fulfil the general as well
as specific requirements for admission.
General Eligibility for Admission
All members of the public from within and outside Tanzania are eligible for
admission for the Certificate in Law provided that the entry requirements are
met and approved by the appropriate academic bodies.
Specific Admission Requirements
A candidate shall be eligible for consideration for admission to Certificate in
Law programme if: -
a) he/she has obtained a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
(CSEE) and have a pass.
b) he/she must have credit pass of at least “C” grade in English.
c) A candidate who does not have such qualifications may be admitted in
exceptional circumstances on the recommendation of the Faculty Board.

Other Admission Requirements

a) The applicant must have proof of sufficient funds for the completion of the
programme.

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b) The applicant must submit two reference letters regarding his/her

character.
c) Preference will be given to candidates with highest academic qualification
in case of limited entry position availability.
d) Gender mainstreaming will be considered in admission process so that a
predetermined male to female ratio is attained. This ratio will vary according
to the demands of time.

2.3.3 Duration of the Certificate Programme:

The certificate programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The Certificate in Law is designed to run for one (1) year.
2.3.4 Structure of the Certificate in Law:
A candidate enrolled for a Certificate in Law is required to take both
compulsory and optional courses in order to qualify for the award of a
Certificate in Law.
Credi
Code Description t
hours

COMPULSORY COURSES
RCL 200 Constitutional Law I 3
RCL 203 Criminal Law 3
RCL 204 Administrative Law 3
RCL 213 Human Rights Law 3

Social Ethics
RPH 111
3

OPTIONAL COURSES
RCL 201 Legal Method 3
RCL 202 Communication Skills 3
RCL 205 Labour Law 3
RCL 206 Law of Business Associations 3
RCL 207 Law of Banking 3
RCL 208 Law of Insurance 3
RCL 209 Negotiable Instruments 3

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RCL 210 Law of Evidence 3

RCL 211 Criminal procedure 3
RCL 212 Civil Procedure 3
RCL 214 Refugee Law 3
RCL 215 Law of Contract 3
RCL 216 Family Law 3
RCL 217 Media Law 3
RCL 218 Criminology and Penology 3

A candidate shall select a minimum of 18 credit hours (six courses) from the
list of optional courses to satisfy the minimum requirement of 30 credit hours
to qualify for the award of the Certificate in Law.
2.3.5 Curriculum:
Code Description units
Semester I
COMPULSORY COURSES
RCL 200 Constitutional Law 3
RCL 203 Criminal Law 3
RPH 111 Social Ethics
3

OPTIONAL COURSES
Option I
At least three optional courses shall be taken
Option II
from the list of optional courses
Option III
Code Description units
Semester II
COMPULSORY COURSES
RCL 204 Administrative Law 3

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RCL 213 Human Rights Law 3

OPTIONAL COURSES
Option I
At least three optional courses shall be taken
Option II
from the list of optional courses
Option III

2.3.6 A student who upon completion of certificate programme and he/she

obtain a GPA of 4.0 and above, may upon the recommendation of the
Faculty Board be eligible to join LLB.

2.4 HIGHER DEGREE PROGRAMMES

2.4.1 Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in law

2.4.1.1 Admission Information:
The following shall be eligible for registration for the degree of Doctor of
Philosophy:
(a) A holder of the Master of Laws degree(LL.M) of this University.
(b) A holder of a Master of Laws degree of any other recognised University.

2.4.1.2 Registration of Ph.D Candidates:

1. Ph.D candidates may be registered as part-time or full time students.

2. Candidates shall be required to register at the beginning of the first

year of their studies by using a form and to renew their registration at
the beginning of subsequent years by filling in relevant Form and
paying the required fees.

3. Failure to renew registration shall mean automatic discontinuation from

studies.

4. The registration of Ph.D candidates shall follow as per the following

procedure:

(a) With the help of the Department’s supervisory committee, the

candidate submits a two-page statement of the intended research
topic to the relevant Faculty.

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(b) The Faculty will appoint a supervisor(s) for the candidate. An

additional supervisor(s) may be appointed if necessary subject to
approval of the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies upon
submission of the recommendations by the Faculty.

5. The approval of the Ph.D Research Proposal and beginning of Ph.D

thesis writing shall be as per the following procedure:

(a) Within three months of the registration onto the Ph.D

programme, the candidate shall present a comprehensive research
proposal to the Faculty of Law.
(b) The proposal should be 25-30 pages in length (excluding the
bibliography), typed in 12-point font and have double spaced lines.
The proposal shall include the following:
1. Background of the Problem
2. Statement of the Problem
3. Literature Review
4. Hypothesis
5. Objectives of the Study
6. Significance of the Study
7. Methodology
8. Scope and Limitations
9. Chapterisation
10. Work Plan
11. Selected Bibliography

(c) A candidate shall submit six loose bound copies of the proposal
for scrutiny at least seven days before the date of the defence of
the proposal.

(d) If satisfied with the proposal’s quality, the Dean of Faculty shall
submit the proposal for evaluation by a panel appointed by the
Faculty Board who will examine the candidate’s proposal on behalf
of the Faculty Board. At this time the student shall be required to
defend his proposal before the panel.

(e) If the Faculty finds the proposal satisfactory, subject to the

recommendations made by the panel, the candidate will be given
an appropriate period of time to make any minor changes
recommended by the panel before re-submitting three copies of the
proposal in hard copy and one in soft copy (pdf) to the Faculty. At
such a time the Faculty will submit the proposal to the Directorate
of Postgraduate Studies.

(f) If the Faculty finds the proposal unsatisfactory, subject to the

recommendations made by the panel, the candidate will be given a
further three months to re-write the proposal under the supervision

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of his/her supervisor. At the end of such a period of time the

candidate will again be evaluated in the manner described under
sub-section (d). Should the proposal still be deemed unsatisfactory
by the Faculty, the candidate will be discontinued from studies. At
such a time the Faculty will submit the information regarding the
discontinuation to the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies. A new
application in a new academic year will be necessary for the
candidate to be re-admitted for Ph.D studies.

(g) The Directorate of Postgraduate Studies will note the Faculty’s

recommendations, observing the policy issues related to the
research before approving the proposal and reporting to the Senate
for noting.

(h) The maximum period for the submission of the proposal is

three months. Candidates will pay Tsh 100,000 for each monthly
extension beyond the three months.

6. A candidate registered for the Ph.D degree programme shall undertake

the compulsory course of Legal Research Methodology and may, on
recommendation of the Faculty Board, be required to do one or more
formal courses appropriate to his/her field of study, as prescribed by
his/her supervisor(s). The respective teaching units may facilitate
provision of relevant research methods and Communication Skills
courses.

7. The appointed supervisor(s) shall guide the candidate in his/her

research and shall submit periodic reports (twice a year) on the
candidate’s progress.

2.4.1.3 Duration of the Ph.D Programme:

The duration of the study period, including the three months of
research proposal processing,
(a) Shall be three years for full-time and five years for part-time
candidates.
(b) If, for valid reason(s), a candidate wishes to temporarily halt
studies, he/she has to apply through the supervisor, Department
and Faculty to the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies for the
freezing of the registration. The maximum period for freezing of
registration shall be three years.
(c) Candidates who, for valid reasons, fail to complete their
theses/dissertations within the specified period may apply for an
extension of the registration period. The candidate shall pay Tshs.
200,000/= per month for such an extension.

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(d) No candidate may be permitted to submit a thesis for the

degree of Doctor of Philosophy in less than two academic years
from the date of registration except with the special permission of
the Senate.
(e) The thesis must be submitted within three years for full-time
and five years for part-time candidates from the date of registration
for the degree although the Senate may, on the recommendation of
the Faculty Board, extend this time.
(f) The total extension period shall not exceed one year for full-
time and two years for part-time candidates.
(e) Granted the extensions, the maximum duration of registration
for a Ph.D degree shall be four years for full-time and seven years
for part-time students.

2.4.1.4 Programme Structure:

The Ph.D by thesis has one core module.

Core module:
PHL 901 Legal Research Methodology

Optional Modules:
A candidate may, on recommendation of the relevant Faculty Board, be
required to do one or more formal courses appropriate to his/her field of study,
as prescribed by his/her supervisor(s).

2.4.1.5 Programme of Study:

Semester I
Code Course Title Hours

Core Modules

1. PHL 901 Legal Research Methodology 4

2.5 MASTER OF LAWS (LL.M)

2.5.1 The Master of Laws degree of Ruaha Catholic University is

designed to accomplish the following goals:

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 To focus and narrow the student to a specific area of law and to

deepen the student’s knowledge in the chosen area of
specialization.
 To develop among candidates an advanced and thorough
understanding of key issues and current trends in the chosen
area of specialization
 To develop candidates’ analytical skills and critical
understanding, in order to systematically and creatively deal
with complex legal issues in a chosen area of specialization.
 To cultivate the capacity to undertake independent study, in
order to build the candidates’ ability to function in, in any of the
four main tracks of the legal profession, namely academia,
administration of justice, advisory functions, and administrative
or executive work.

2.5.2 Admission Requirements:

To be considered for admission to the programme of the Master of Laws
a candidate must be:
A. General Holder Requirements
(i) Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from any institution of
higher learning recognised by the Tanzania Commission for Universities
(TCU).
(ii) A GPA of at least 3.5
B. The Work Experience Consideration
(i) Holders of Bachelor of Laws degree (LL.B) with a GPA between 3.4 and
2.7.
(ii) Work experience or field attachment in any field of law for a reasonable
amount of time. Additional consideration will be given to candidates
who have done further training, research or writing on an area of law.
(iii)Candidates in this category will be advised to select the LL.M
programme which corresponds to their work experience.

2.5.3 Duration of the Programme:

The LL.M programme is an intensive programme designed to last just
over a year (two academic years) upon successful completion of 48 credits
divided into Core Courses (15 credit hours), a Compulsory Course (3 Credit
Hours), Elective Courses (15 credit hours), Dissertation (12 credits) and
Comprehensive Exam (3 credits). The course is divided into four terms and
timetabled to complete the necessary number of credit hours for the
successful completion of all subjects.

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2.5.4 Programme Structure:

The LL.M is divided into three areas of specialisation or degree clusters:

Human Rights Law, Trade and Finance Law and Finance and Banking
Law. Candidates must choose their degree cluster at the beginning of the
course and choose the courses according to their subject specialisation.
The LL.M has five core courses, one compulsory course, five elective
courses, a dissertation and the comprehensive examination.
A. Candidates will be required to study five core courses common to all LL.M
degree clusters, which will amount to 15 credit hours. Of these courses
four will be pursued in the first term and one in the second term. These
courses are:

Course Code Course Credit Hours

RML 801 Advanced Legal Theory 3
RML 802 Legal Research Methodology I 3
RML 803 Legal Research Methodology II 3
RML 804 Advanced Public Constitutional Law 3
RML 805 Advanced Procedural Law 3

B. Candidates will be required to study a compulsory course from their chosen

LL.M degree cluster which will amount to 3 credit hours and will be in the first
term. The LL.M degree clusters are:
1. Human Rights Law
2. Trade and Finance Law
3. Finance and Banking Law

C. Candidates will be required to study five other courses from their

chosen LL.M degree cluster which will amount to 18 credit hours. Of
these courses four will be pursued in the second term and one in the
third term.

D. Candidates will write a dissertation which will be based on the chosen

area of specialisation and will be defended at the end of the
programme. The dissertation will amount to 12 credits.

E. Candidates will be required to take and pass a comprehensive examination

at the end of the defence of their dissertation. This will amount to 3 credits.

It shall require at least 48 credit hours to complete the Master of Laws degree.

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2.5.5 LL.M in Human Rights Law Programme:

Compulsory Course
Course Credit
Course
Code Hours
RML 806 International and African Human Rights Law 3
Elective Courses
Course Credit
Course
Code Hours
Gross Violations of Human Rights and the ICC in an
RML 810 3
African Context
RML 811 Human Rights, Justice and Reconciliation in Africa 3
RML 812 Tanzanian Human Rights System in practice 3
RML 813 Democracy and Human Rights Law in Africa 3
RML 814 International and African Human Rights Case Law Study 3
RML 815 Regional Human Rights Systems 3
RML 816 Human Rights of Special Groups and Controversial Issues 3
RML 817 Financial Institutions, Trade and Human Rights 3
International Humanitarian Law and International
RML 818 3
Criminal Law
Protective and Promotional Aspects of Human Rights
RML 819 3
Work

RML 800 LL.M Dissertation 12

RML 899 Comprehensive Exam 3

2.5.6 LL.M in Trade and Finance Law Programme:

Compulsory Course
Course Credit
Course
Code Hours
RML 807 Trade and Finance Law 3
Elective
s
Course Course Credit

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Code Hours
International Economic Institutions and Regional
RML 820 3
Integration
RML 821 Financing International Trade: Law and Practice 3
RML 822 International Commercial Transactions 3
Trade Related Intellectual Property Law in an African
RML 823 3
Context
RML 824 Foundations of Economics and Trade Policy 3
RML 825 Competition and Anti-Trust Law 3
RML 826 Law of Corporate Finance and Insolvency 3
RML 827 International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement 3
RML 817 Financial Institutions, Trade and Human Rights 3
RML 836 Commercial and Consumer Transaction Law 3
RML 828 Principles and Anthropology of Economics 3

RML 800 LL.M Dissertation 12

RML 899 Comprehensive Exam 3

2.5.7 LL.M in Finance and Banking Law Programme:

Compulsory Course
Course Credit
Course
Code Hours
RML 808 Finance and Banking Law 3
Elective
s
Course Credit
Course
Code Hours
RML 830 Advanced Banking Law 3
RML 831 Principles of Business and International Tax Law 3
RML 832 Law of Economic Crime 3
RML 833 Legal Aspects of International Finance 3
Law of Finance and Foreign Investment in African
RML 834 3
Economies

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RML 835 Regulation and Supervision of Financial Markets 3

RML 836 Commercial and Consumer Transaction Law 3
RML 817 Financial Institutions, Trade and Human Rights 3
RML 826 Law of Corporate Finance and Insolvency 3
RML 827 International Trade and Investment Dispute Settlement 3
RML 828 Principles and Anthropology of Economics 3

RML 800 LL.M Dissertation 12

RML 899 Comprehensive Exam 3

2.5.8 Assessment Regulations:

The Master of Laws Degree shall be pursued by coursework and
dissertation. The value attached to the letter grades awarded shall be as
follow:-
Mark Range Grade Grade Point
70 or over A 5
60 – 69 B+ 4
50 – 59 B 3
40 – 49 C 2
35 – 39 D 1
0 – 34 E 0
2.5.9 Assessment Policy:

A. Coursework
Each advanced course pursued shall have a maximum of 100 percent of score,
earned from assignments, paper presentations and examination. These shall
be distributed as follows:
W RITTEN ASSESSMENT

Each candidate will do one written assignment in each taught course in each
term and this shall account for 20% of the coursework in that subject.
S EMINAR PAPER PRESENTATIONS

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Each candidate shall prepare a paper in each taught course, in each term, and
present it in seminar. The paper and its seminar presentation shall account for
20% of the coursework in that subject.
For the core subject of Legal Research Methodology this presentation shall
be the research proposal for dissertation and the presentation shall take place
before the course lecturer and student peer group. Two copies of the research
proposal paper must be submitted: one to the lecturer for marking and the
other to the directorate of postgraduate studies for approval and the
appointment of a supervisor.
E ND OF TERM EXAMINATIONS

Each candidate shall sit for an end of term examination for every taught
course pursued in that term. The end of term examination shall account for
60% of the coursework in that subject.
C OURSEWORK RULES AND REGULATIONS

a) All examinations and coursework papers shall be sat for or completed

at the end of the course for that particular term or academic year as
the case may be.
b) Students are required to attach a plagiarism declaration to all
coursework.
c) Where a candidate fails to satisfy the examiners in one coursework or
examination paper, it shall be competent for the examiners to refer the
coursework back to the candidate for revision or extension or for the
candidate to re-sit the examination.
d) A course of study pursued in a term will be deemed passed if a
candidate scores a minimum of B grade (50% and above).
e) Generally, no candidate shall be permitted to progress from one term
to the other unless he/she has attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in that
term. A candidate may be permitted to progress with the permission of
the Law Faculty Board.
f) A candidate whose GPA ranges from 2.9 down to 2.5 will be required to
do supplementary work in relevant courses.
g) A candidate whose GPA ranges from 2.4 to 2.0 will be required to
repeat the whole term, i.e repeating all the courses.
h) Candidates who fail to attain a GPA of at least 2.0 shall be discontinued
from studies.
i) Candidates who fail in any supplementary examination and have a GPA
of 3.0 or above may be allowed to repeat the failed course(s) but shall

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not be allowed to proceed to the dissertation phase. These shall

proceed to the award of a Post Graduate Diploma in Law upon
satisfactory completion of the necessary credit hours.
j) Department/Faculties will administer supplementary examinations
within a period of three months of the Senate’s approval of the results.
k) All coursework examination results must be submitted to the relevant
Boards of the Faculties, Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Senate
for approval.
l) Any pass below 50% will require a candidate to do supplementary work
in that course. The supplementary work may be in terms of repeating
assignments, seminars, examination, or all of the above. If after doing
supplementary work a candidate fails to score a minimum of 50%, the
candidate will be required to repeat the course. Any candidate required
to do supplementary work in any course will need the approval of the
Law Faculty Board in order to pass to the dissertation stage.
m) Presentation of examination results to Boards of Faculties, the
Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Senate shall be in accordance
with the University approved format.

B. Master’s Dissertation
a) A dissertation shall be graded out of one hundred percent (100%). The
presentation/defence of the dissertation shall take place at the time of the
comprehensive exam. A passed dissertation shall be graded A, B+ or B
accordingly. A dissertation which scores below B shall be deemed to have
failed. All dissertation examiners must fill in the dissertation mark sheet to
be found in the Postgraduate General Guidelines and Regulations. Marks
that are not accompanied by a dissertation mark sheet will be disregarded.
b) Computation of final mark: The following scale should serve as overall
guideline and will be computed from the sum of the presentation/defence
of the dissertation and the final marking of the dissertation:
Below 40: Fail. So inadequate that re-working would be so substantial that it
would amount to starting the process anew.
Between 40 and 49: Fail. Clearly inadequate. Failure to demonstrate
familiarity with basic academic conventions of presentation and
organisation. (If a failing mark is awarded, indicate if the dissertation can
be re-worked, and indicate which aspects need attention.)
Between 50 and 59: Pedestrian, albeit competent, review of literature; basic
understanding of issues (research question); fairly competent

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methodology. Sparse use of sources; lacking in organisation. Contains eg

inappropriate or irrelevant material, not integrated into cogent argument.
Inadequate use of language. Formal conventions poorly followed.
Between 60 and 69: Solidly executed, adequate organisation, competent
methodology and conclusions adequately drawn. Very little originality.
Acceptable use of language. Formal conventions adequately followed.
Reasonably accurate and well-informed work, with some minor omissions
and inaccuracies. Mostly relevant material used.
Between 70 and 79: Distinction with qualification. Evidence of originality
and flair. Organisation or critical argumentation could have been improved.
Evidence of critical evaluation and insight.
Above 80: A very strong distinction, without reservations. Demonstrates a full
understanding of and insight into subject matter. Language lucid. Only the
most minor linguistic/structural/typographical corrections required.
Authoritative coverage of literature, with own voice/argument. Originality
and flair undeniable. Strong and coherent argumentation towards
persuasive and original conclusions.
c) Upon failure of the dissertation, the Faculty of Law may decide to
award the candidate a Postgraduate Diploma in Law, instead of the Master
of Laws degree.
d) A candidate must pursue his/her studies under the guidance of his/her
supervisor appointed in accordance with the University Regulations.
e) Revision and resubmission of dissertation or thesis: it shall be
competent for the examiners to recommend and for the Senate to approve
that a dissertation or thesis be referred back to a candidate for revision
and re-submission.
f) The General University Examination Regulations shall govern the
conduct of appeals against the decision of the Senate pertaining to
examination results. Such appeals must be lodged with the appropriate
University authorities within six months from the date of approval of the
results.
Comprehensive Examination
Candidates shall sit for an oral comprehensive examination before a panel of
examiners.
The comprehensive examination shall have three parts; questions will be
given on Public Constitutional Law, Procedural Law and the candidate’s area of
specialisation. The comprehensive examination shall be marked of 100 per
cent and will carry three (3) credits.

Award of the Degree of Master of Laws

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The degree of Master of Laws shall be awarded with distinction, merit or pass
according to the following classification:
Classification GPA Grade
Distinction 5.0 – 4.5 A
Merit 4.4 – 3.5 B+
Pass 3.0 – 3.4 B
Fail below 2.9 C, D, E

2.6 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LAW

The Postgraduate Diploma in Law is offered in two categories, namely:

 The Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL) for holders of the LL.B.
degree and

 The Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in law (SPGDL) for

holders of degrees other than the Bachelor of laws (LL.B). The
Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law is designed to provide
specialized training in specific fields of law to holders of degrees
other than LL.B. The objective is to enhance the candidate’s
competence by inculcating specialized legal knowledge to the
candidate.
The Diploma shall be on a pass or fail basis.
2.6.1 Admission Requirements:

(a) To be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in Law

(PGDL), a candidate must be a holder of the LL.B. Degree of Ruaha
Catholic University or a recognised University or have satisfied the
requirement of the award of such a degree.
(b) To be considered for admission to the Specialised Postgraduate
Diploma in Law (SPGDL), a candidate must be a holder of a First Degree
of Ruaha Catholic University or a recognised University or have
satisfied the requirements for the award of the Degree.
2.6.2 Duration of the Postgraduate Diploma Programme:
The postgraduate diploma programme is scheduled to run under a
semester system in which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two
examinations weeks per semester. The postgraduate diploma is designed to
run for one (1) year.
2.6.3 Courses and Evaluation:
(a) Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

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(i) Jurisprudence, Constitutional Law and Legal Research shall be

compulsory for any candidate.
(ii) A candidate shall be required to select two (2) optional modules in
the first semester and three (3) optional modules in the second
semester from the list of undergraduate courses approved by the
Faculty Board for that academic year.
(iii) The pass grade for the PGDL shall be “B”.
(iv) A candidate shall be required to write two postgraduate papers for
any two courses selected.
(v) Where a candidate takes an undergraduate course, regulations
relating to undergraduate courses shall apply provided that the
pass grade is “B”.
(vi) Where a candidate fails in one course, he/she may on the
recommendation of the Faculty Board be permitted to re-sit the
examination in that course at a supplementary examination
(vii) Where a candidate fails in two or more courses he/she shall be
discontinued.

Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL)

(i) Legal Method and Constitutional Law shall be compulsory to all
SPGDL candidates.
(ii) In addition a candidate shall select a maximum of three (3)
modules from the list of the undergraduate courses approved by
the Faculty Board for that academic year.
(iii) The pass grade shall be “B”, but candidates shall be required to
complete a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits derived from
compulsory and optional modules in order to qualify for an award of
the SPGDL.
(iv) Coursework for the SPGDL shall consist of a written examination
(60%) and written assessment/test (40%)
(v) The SPGDL Certificate shall carry the title of Specialized
Postgraduate Diploma in Law.

2.6.4 Curriculum:

The postgraduate diploma in law may either be a PGDL or a SPGDL.

Candidates must choose their modules according to their academic needs.
Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

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The PGDL has five (5) compulsory modules and five (5) optional modules over
the two semesters.

Compulsory modules:
PDL 600/620 Jurisprudence I & II (Semester I & II)
PDL 601/621 Constitutional Law I & II (Semester I & II)
PDL 602 Legal Researches

Optional modules:
Five (5) modules in total shall be selected from the list of the undergraduate
courses approved by the Faculty Board for that academic year.

Programme of Study:
1. Semester I
Credit
Code Course Title
Hours

Compulsory Modules

1. PDL 600 Jurisprudence I 3

2. PDL 601 Constitutional Law I 3

3. PDL 602 Legal Research 3

Optional Modules

1. Two modules should be selected from the 3

list of optional modules approved by the
2. Faculty Board 3

Total Required 15

2. Semester II
Credit
Code Course Title
Hours

Compulsory Modules

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1. PDL 620 Jurisprudence I 3

2. PDL 621 Constitutional Law I 3

Optional Modules

1. 3
Three modules should be selected from the
2. list of optional modules approved by the 3
Faculty Board
3. 3

Total Required 15

It shall require 30 credit hours to complete the Postgraduate Diploma in Law

(PGDL).

Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law (SPGDL)

The SPGDL has four (4) compulsory modules and six (6) optional modules.
Compulsory modules:
SDL 601/621 Constitutional Law I & II (Semester I & II)
SDL 603/623 Legal Method I & II (Semester I & II)
Optional modules:
Six (6) modules in total shall be selected from the list of the undergraduate
courses approved by the Faculty Board for that academic year.

Programme of Study:
1. Semester I
Credit
Code Course Title
Hours

Compulsory Modules

1. SDL 601 Constitutional Law I 3

2. SDL 603 Legal Method I 3

Optional Modules

1. 3

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2. 3

3. 3

Total Required 15

2. Semester II
Credit
Code Course Title
Hours

Compulsory Modules

1. SDL 621 Constitutional Law II 3

2. SDL 623 Legal Method II 3

Optional Modules

1. 3
Three modules should be selected from the
2. list of optional modules approved by the 3
Faculty Board
3. 3

Total Required 15

It shall require 30 credit hours to complete the Specialised Postgraduate

Diploma in Law (SPGDL).

2.7 FACULTY OF LAW ACADEMIC STAFF

N G
NAME QUALIFICATION POSITION
O E
Ag. Dean
Ph.D(UDSM),LLM(UDS
1 D. Lilian Mongella F Faculty
M),LLB(UDSM)
Law,Lecturer.
2 Judge (RtD) M LLM, (Lond.) LLB Associate
Raymond Mwaikasu (Dar) Dean &
A. Senior

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Lecturer

Mr. Edson LLM (RUCO), LLB Assistant

3 M
Rwechungura** (UDSM) Lecturer

Ms. Stella Nyana LLM (RUCO) LLB Assistant

4 F
Ahanor** (Makerere) Lecturer

Mr. Rwezaula LLM (UDSM), LLB Assistant

5 M
Kaijage** (OUT) Lecturer

Senior
6 Mr. Ross Kinemo M LL.B, LL.M
Lecturer
Assistant
7 Geofray Ngulla M LL.M (RUCO)
LLB (RUCO) Lecturer
Assistant
8 Ms. Ana Luis** F LLM, BA, BA
Lecturer
Assistant
9 Mr. Zuberi Ngoda M LLM (Col.) LLB (Dar),
Lecturer
Assistant
LLM (RUCO), LLB Lecturer&
1 Mr. Prosper
M (RUCO) Head Public
0 Tegamaisho
Law
Department

1 Mr. Prosper LLM (RUCO), LLM Assistant

M
1 Malangalila (Turin), LLB (RUCO), Lecturer

1 Assistant
Ms. Angelina Marco F LLM (RUCO)
2 Lecturer
LLB(RUCO),

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Assistant
1 Ms. Scholastica LLM (RUCO) Lecturer &
F Head, Private
3 Mality LLB(RUCO),
Law
Department
1 LLM (RUCO), LLM Assistant
Ms. Sekela Mulungu F (Turin)
4 Lecturer
LLB (RUCO)
1 Ms. Elizabeth L. LLM (RUCO), Assistant
F
5 Simon LLB (RUCO) Lecturer
1 Ms. Caroline S. LLM (RUCO), Assistant
F
6 Ruvuga LLB (RUCO) Lecturer
1 LLM (RUCO), Assistant
Mr. Kulwa Gamba M
7 LLB(IUCO) Lecturer
1 LLM (Turin), Assistant
Ms. Justina Danda F
8 LLB (RUCO) Lecturer
Mr Barnabas LLM Assistant
1 M (STELLENBOSCH)
9 Nyalusi Lecturer
LL.B (MZUMBE)
2 Renalda LLM (SAUT), LL.B Assistant
F
0 Rweyemamu (RUCO) Lecturer
2 Messiah LLM (IUCO) , LL.B Assistant
M
1 Mwakisoma (RUCO) Lecturer
2 Tutorial
Emmanuel Baruti M LL.B (RUCO)
2 Assistant
2 Ms. Angelina LL.M (RUCO), LL.B Assistant
F
3 Mpinda (RUCO) Lecturer
2 Tutorial
Mr. Nyimbi Isaack M LL.B (RUCO)
4 Assistant

Visiting Staf
G QUALIFICATI
NO NAME POSITION
E ON
1 Prof. L. Mbunda M PhD, LLM, Associate

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LLB Professor
PhD, LLM,
2 Dr. C. K. Mtaki M Senior Lecturer
LLB
PhD, LLM,
3 Dr. G. Kennedy M Senior Lecturer
LLB
PhD, LLM,
4 Dr. A. Mollel M Senior Lecturer
LLB
Assistant
5 Mr. L. Agola M LLM, LLB
Lecturer
Assistant
6 Mr. Y. Seme M LLM, LLB
Lecturer
Assistant
7 Mr. B. Kanyabuhinya M LLM, LLB
Lecturer
Assistant
8 Mr. R. Mgongo M LLM, LLB
Lecturer
Ph.D, LL.M,
9 Dr. Chacha Murungu M Senior Lecturer
LL.B
Dr. Gracieux Ph.D, LL.M,
10 M Senior Lecturer
Mbuzukongira LL.B
Ph.D, LL.M, Associate
11 Prof. N.N. Nditi M
LL.B Professor

On study leave
** Ph.D Candidate
* Master’s Candidate

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3.0 THE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

The Faculty began in September 2008 and at the moment trains students to
join the Education sector. The Faculty currently comprises three Departments;
Education, Humanities and Languages and offers the following programmes:
i. Masters of Education Programme
ii. Masters of Arts in Linguistics Programme
iii. Postgraduate Diploma in Education
iv. Bachelor of Arts in Education
v. Bachelor of Arts in Education ( IT & Mathematics)
vi. Bachelor of Arts in Education ( IT & Geography)
vii. Bachelor of Arts in Education( IT & Economics)
viii. Diploma in Library and Information Studies
ix. Certificate in Library and Information Studies

3.1 BACHELOR OF ARTS IN EDUCATION

This is a programme consisting of teaching subjects with majors in English or
Kiswahili and minors in Language/Geography/History/ Economics/Mathematics
and Information Technology/Geography and Information Technology/Economics
and Information Technology.
3.1.1 Course Rationale:
The rationale for the Bachelor of Arts(BA) in Education programme is
based on the growing needs of the education sector due to the expanded
primary and secondary education sector and contributing to the achievement
of the Millennium Development Goals. There is a very great need for more
teachers in the newly established schools and to replace retiring teachers and
those leaving the profession for various reasons. Since Primary and Secondary
schools are under the management of the Local Government there is need for
the posting of education leaders in the districts.
3.1.2 Course Objectives:
The main objectives of the Bachelor of Arts in Education Programme
are:
1. To develop an academic and pedagogical content knowledge in
relevant disciplines so that a student is confident in at least two
subjects that she/he can teach comfortably at primary or
secondary school level;
2. To provide a general education in core content that will make
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moral issues that are necessary for a person raising a

generation of young and old learners;
3. To provide a general understanding of education principles
necessary to work in a school environment in the society of the
past, the present and the future;
4. To develop an understanding of how school curricula are
designed, implemented and assessed as well as the forces
influencing these processes; and
5. To impart skills of lesson design, lesson presentation, lesson
assessment and classroom management.
6. To produce graduates with knowledge and the ability to
construct substantial computer programs for users.
7. To produce graduates who are able to analyse the information
requirements of organisations, to design appropriate systems
within which computers may play a part, and with longer
experience to implement these systems.
8. To produce graduates who are able to control the storage and
transmission of data, the operation of computer hardware and
software. Current names for such people are system
administrators and network administrators.
9. To produce graduates who can also go on to do postgraduate
studies in either ICT or Mathematics or Geography or Economics
or Education.
3.1.3 Admission Requirements:
The Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree are as follows:
i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced
diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
The Minimum Entrance Requirements listed above must include:

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a) At least “O” Level credit passes one of which must be English

Language;
b) At least two principal “A” passes (D and above) or an equivalent and
must have a GPA of not less than 4.5.
Equivalent Qualifications:
a) Recognised Diploma with at least grade “B” average and where
applicable, a pass in an University Entrance Examination; OR
b) Mature Age Entrance Examination from recognized local universities
OR Pre-entry courses.

3.1.4 Duration of the Degree Programme:

The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The Bachelor of Arts in Education is designed to run for three (3)
years.
3.1.5 Structure of the B.A. (ED) Programme:
The programme is planned to run for three years and will include the
following components:
Component 1: Academic content knowledge: This will be offered in
form of the following portions:
i) General core courses: RUCU has a mission of producing teachers
who have a high level of ethical and moral standards at the
same time preparing them to work effectively with learners.
These general core courses will consist of: Social Ethics,
Development studies and Communication Skills courses.
ii) Academic courses: Here students will have to choose two
teaching academic subjects that they are to study from among
the following subjects that are now being offered (with an
opportunity to expand the subject choice according to future
demands and in line with available teaching staff):
History
Geography
Economics
English
Literature
Kiswahili [language and literature]
Mathematics and Information Technology
Geography and Information Technology
Economics and Information Technology

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iii) Professional training: Students will also do courses designed to

prepare them for professional roles as teachers and educational
leaders in the future. That will include doing courses in areas
such as:
Educational psychology, guidance and counselling
Foundations and History of Education
Curriculum development, assessment and evaluation
School leadership and management
Pedagogy (teaching methods)
iv) Field experience: Students will do supervised Teaching Practice in
schools to practice professional skills and receive feedback from
experienced teachers as well as teaching staff.

3.1.6 Programme Organisation:

The programme will be organised as follows:
Academic Component:

Teaching subject 1[Major]: 30% of the total time

Teaching subject 2[Minor]: 30% of the total time
Professional courses & Teaching Practice:

Approximately 40 % of the total time.

NOTE: The academic component will be concentrated in years 1 & 2
with professional courses increasing in years 2 & 3 after students
have completed the most basic academic courses successfully.
The total number of units to be completed by a student will range from 138-
150. The detailed course structure from year 1-3 is described below:

The Mission of the Undergraduate programme: The undergraduate

programme mission is to develop professional educators through careful
integration of theory and practice. This mission is grounded on the
understanding that teachers’ personal identities are an integral part of their
professional identities; that teaching is a complex activity that cannot be
separated from the diverse social, economic, political and cultural contexts in
which it takes place; and that teaching is a reflective process and an integral
part of lifelong as well as continuous professional development.

3.1.7 Curriculum:

B.A. (Ed) Year 1

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Academic courses: 18 units

To select courses from two teaching subjects in academic departments
Education courses:
UNIT
CODE DESCRIPTION
S
RED 100 Introduction to Logic and Principles of Education 3
RED 101 Introduction to Education Psychology 3
RED 010 Introduction to Teaching 1
RED 011 Teaching Practice I 2
RED 104 Class room interaction 3

General courses
RSS 110 Development Studies 6
RPH 111 Social Ethics I & II 4
RLG 108 Communication skills 6
Total 46
B.A. (Ed) Year 2
Academic courses: 30 units
To select courses from two teaching subjects in academic departments
Education courses
RED 200 Curric Devt & Evaluation 3
RED 201 Education Media & Technology 3
RED 203 Pedagogy of Teacher Education 3
RED Ped 11 Teaching Methods subject I 3
RED Ped 22 Teaching Methods subject II 3
RED 021 Teaching Practice II 3
RRM 202 Research Methods in Eduaction 3

Total 47
B.A. (Ed) Year 3
Academic courses 24 units

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To select courses from two teaching subjects in academic departments

Education courses:
REDT 300 Assessment and test construction 3
REDP 302 Counselling and Inclusive Education 3
RED 300 Educational Management & Leadership 3
RED 303 Sociology of Education 3
Optional courses
Education options 6 units must be chosen
REDCT
Library Education 3
300
REDP 301 Educational Statistics 3
REDF 300 Cross-cutting educational issues 3
Total 39

CURRICULUM FOR TEACHING SUBJECTS

UNIT
CODE DESCRIPTION
S
ENGLISH
First Year [Semester One]
RENG 101: English structure 1 3
RENG 102 English Phonology &Phonetics 3
First Year [Semester Two]
RENG 103 Introduction to English Semantics 3
RENG 104 History & Development of English 3
Second Year [semester One]
RENG 201 English Structure II 3
RENG 210 English Language methods 3
Second Year [Semester Two]
RENG 201 Varieties of English 3
RENG 204 English Oratory 3
RED 202 Morphology 3

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RRM 202 Research Methods in Education 3

Third Year [Semester One]
RENG 301 Second Language learning 3
RENG 302 English Pragmatics 3
RRM 305 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Third Year [Semester Two]
RENG 303 Linguistics theories 3
RENG 304 English Language Teaching Methods 3
RED 303 Sociolinguistics 3

KISWAHILI
First Year [Semester One]
RSW 170 Introduction to Kiswahili Literature and Criticism 3
RSW 174 Fundamentals of Kiswahili Linguistics 3
First Year [Semester Two]
RSW 171 Major and Contemporary Literary Approaches 3
RSW 175 Introduction to Kiswahili Grammatical Constructions 3

Second Year [Semester One]

RSW 270 Kiswahili Literature and Literary movements 3
RSW 272 African Philosophies in Kiswahili Literature 3
RSW 274 Kiswahili Phonology 3
Second Year [Semester Two]
RSW 273 Varieties of Kiswahili Usage Skills (optional) 3
RSW 276 Kiswahili Novel 3
RED 215 Kiswahili Teaching Methods 3
RSW 278 Translation: Theory and Practice (optional) 3
Third Year [Semester One]
RSW 381 Kiswahili Poetry 3
RSW 371 Semantics and Pragmatics 3

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RSW 382 Creative Writing: Theory and Practice (optional) 3

RSW 383 Interpretation: Theory and Practice (optional) 3
Third Year [Semester Two]
RSW 370 Kiswahili Syntax: Theory and Practice 3
RSW 373 Studies in Oral Literature 3
RSW 374 Kiswahili Drama 3
RSW 378 Kiswahili Literature and Gender Studies (optional) 3
RSW 377 Kiswahili based Comparative Literature (optional) 3
RSW 375 Lexicography: Theory and Practice (optional) 3
HISTORY
First Year [Semester One]
RHIST 0101 Basic concepts and Perspectives in Historical Studies 3
RHIST 0102 World History to 1500AD 3
First Year [Semester Two]
RHIST 0103 Capitalism and Imperialism in World History 3
RHIST 0105 Old World Ancient History (optional) 3
RHIST 0106 New World Ancient History (optional) 3
Second Year [Semester One]
RHIST 0104 Themes in African History 3
RHIST 0260 Philosophies and Methodologies 3
RHIST 0262 History of East Africa 3
RHIST 0263 History of Central Africa (optional) 3
RHIST 0266 War and Warfare in World History (optional) 3
RHIST 0267 world History of Science and Technology (optional) 3
Health, Diseases and Healing in 19th and 20thC
RHIST 0270 3
(optional)
Second Year [Semester Two]
RHIST 0261 History of Tanzania 3
RHIST 0265 Neo Colonialism and Revolutionary Movements 3
RHIST 0264 Africa and World Religion (optional) 3
RHIST 0268 Survey World History of Science and Technology 3

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(optional)
RHIST 0269 Survey World History of Globalization (optional) 3
RED 213 History Methods 3
Third Year [Semester One]
Economic History of Tanzania I (for outstanding
RHIST 0360 3
students)
RHIST 0362 History of South Africa (optional) 3
RHIST 0363 History of North Africa (optional) 3
Industrialization and the Rise of the Working Class in
RHIST 0364 3
Britain (optional)
RHIST 0366 Topic in Africa Environmental History (optional) 3
RHIST 0342 Archaeology of Tanzania (optional) 3
Third Year [Semester Two]
Economic History of Tanzania II (for outstanding
RHIT 0369 3
students)
RHIST 0361 History of West Africa 3
RHIST 0365 Political Economy of the USA. 3
RHIST 0367 Population and Urban History of Tanzania 3
RHIST 0368 Oral Histories in Tanzania (For outstanding students) 3
RHIST 0399 Dissertation (for outstanding students) 6
GEOGRAPHY
First Year [Semester One]
RGEO111 Earth’s Structure and Plate Tectonics 3
RGEO 121 Population and Resources 3
First year [Semester Two]
RGEO 122 Cartography and Surveying 3
Second Year [Semester One]
RGEO 211 The Geography of Settlement 3
RGEO 212 Atmosphere, Weather, Climate, Global Climates 3
Second Year [Semester Two]
RGEO221 Work, Industry and Development 3

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RGEO 311 Ecology I 3

RED 212 Geography Methods 3
RED 305 Economic Teaching Methods 3
Third Year [Semester One]
RGEO 321 Globalisation, Trade and Economic Integration 3
RGEO 322 Surface Processes and Land Forms 3
Third Year [Semester Two]
RGEO 323 Remote sensing, GIS, Aerial Photography 3
RGEO 324 Global Environmental Challenges 3

ECONOMICS
First Year [Semester One]
REC 101 Introduction to Microeconomics Analysis I 3
REC 111 Introduction to Macroeconomics Analysis I 3
First Year [Semester Two]
REC 102 Introduction to Microeconomics Analysis II 3

Second Year [Semester One]

REC 211 Intermediate Micro-economics Analysis 1 3
REC 215 Intermediate Macro-economics Analysis 1 3
REC 212 Development Economics 1 3
REC 213 Quantitative Methods 1 3
REC 214 Economics 1 3
Second [Semester Two]
Year
Intermediate Micro-economics Analysis II 3

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REC 221
Intermediate Macro-economics Analysis II 3
REC 222
Development Economics II 3
REC 225

Third Year [Semester One]

REC 311 Economics Policy, Planning and Programming 1 3
REC 315 Applied Qualitative Methods and Econometrics 1 3
REC 312 Money and Banking 1 3
REC 313 Public Finance 1 3
REC 314 International Economics 3
Third Year [Semester Two] 3
REC 321 Economics Policy, Planning and Programming 11 3
REC 325 Applied Qualitative Methods and Econometrics 11 3
REC 322 Money and Banking 11 3
REC 323 Public Finance 11 3
REC 324 International Economics11 3

LITERATURE
First Year [Semester One]
RLIT 101 Literary Theories 3
RLIT 102 Literary Devices 3
First Year [Semester Two]
RLIT 103 Tanzanian Literature in English 3
Second Year [Semester One]
RLIT 200 Introduction to Children’s Literature 3
RLIT 201 Introduction to Poetry 1 3
RLIT 202 African Oral Literature 3
RED 216 Literature Teaching Methods 3
Second Year [Semester Two]
RLIT 203 Drama 3

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RLIT 204 Creative Writing 3

RED 217 Literature Teaching Methods 3
Third Year [Semester One]
RLIT 300 The Rise of the Novel 3
RLIT 301 African Women Writers 3
RLIT 302 Afro-American Literature 3
Third Year [Semester Two]
RLIT 303 Field Research on Oral Literature 3
RLIT 304 Poetry II 3
RLIT 104 Introduction to African Literature 3

3.2 Bachelor of Arts in Education( IT and Mathematics) curriculum;

course list

1ST YEAR COURSES (44 units)

First semester

DESCRIPTION
CODE
UNITS
RED 100 Introduction to Logic and Principles of Education 3

RED 010 Introduction to Teaching 1

RMT 100 Foundations of Analysis 3

RCS 104 Discrete Structures

3

RCS 101 Computer Architecture 2

RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics 2

RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2

RPH 113 Social Ethics I

2

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RSS 110 Development Studies I

3

RLG 108 Communication Skills I 3

Total units
24

SECOND SEMESTER

RCS 105 Linear Algebra 3

RMT 120 Functions of a Single Variable 3

RED 104 Class room Interaction 3

RED 101 Psychology of Education 3

RCS 103 Algorithms & Data Structures 3

RCS 102 OO Programming I 3

RPH 114 Social Ethics II 2

Total units
20

FIRST TEACHING PRACTICE TRAINING

RED 011 Teaching Practice I 2

2ND YEAR COURSES (41 units)

First semester

RMT 200 Functions of Several Variables 3

RMT 206 Ordinary Differential Equations 3

RED 200 Curriculum Development and Evaluation 3

RCS 206 PC Diagnostics & Maintenance 2

RCS 200 Network Design & Administration I 3

RCS 202 Operating Systems 3

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RCS 203 Software Engineering 3

Total units
20

Second Semester

RED 201 Education Media & Technology 3

RED 203 Pedagogy of Teacher Education 3

RMT 203 Linear Programming 2

RMT 204 Mathematical Statistics 2

RCS 216 Numerical Analysis

2

RCS 201 Database Design 3

RED 212 Mathematics Methods (subject 1) 3

RED 212 Computer Science Methods (subject 2) 3

Total units
21

SECOND TEACHING PRACTICE

RED 021 Teaching Practice II

2

2ND YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES (students to opt for at least course per
semester)

RCS 209 Advanced Software Engineering 3

RCS 210 Programming in C

3

RCS 211 GIS

2

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RCS 205 Linux System Administration

2

RCS 208 Computer Graphics & Multimedia 2

RMT 205 Rigid Body Mechanics

3

RMT 209 Mathematical Logic

2

RMT 207 Applied Linear Algebra

3

RMT 210 History of Mathematics

2

3RD YEAR COURSES (31)

First semester

RCS 305 Computer System Security

2

RCS 300 Systems Analysis and Design

3

RED 300 Assessment and Test Construction 3

RED 302 Counselling and Inclusive Education

3

RMT 300 Abstract Algebra

3

RMT 302 Graph Theory and Network Problems

3

Total units
17

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Second semester

RED 300D Educational Management & Leadership 3

RMT 303 Complex Analysis

3

RMT 304 Functional Analysis

3

RCS 301 Internet Programming and E-Applications 2

RCS 302 Database Systems

3

Total units
14

3RD YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES (students to opt for at least one course
per semester)

EDCT 300 Library Education

3

RCS 303 Project Management

2

RCS 307 Operations Research

2

RMT 308 Partial Differential Equations

3

RMT 306 Fluid mechanics

3

RMT 307 Integer Programming

3

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3.3 Bachelor of Arts in Education ( IT and Geography) curriculum;

course list

1ST YEAR COURSES (41 units)

First semester

RGEO 111 Earth’s Structure and Plate Tectonics

3

RGEO 121 Population and Resources

3

RED 100 Introduction to Logic and Principles of Education

3

RED 010 Introduction to Teaching

1

RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics

2

RCS 101 Computer Architecture

2

RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications

2

RPH 113 Social Ethics I

2

RSS 110 Development Studies I

3

RLG 108 Communication Skills I

3

Total units
24

Second Semester

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RGEO 122 Cartography and Surveying

3

RED 104 Class room Interaction

3

RED 101 Psychology of Education

3

RCS 103 Algorithms & Data Structures

3

RCS 102 OO Programming I

3

RPH 114 Social Ethics II

2

Total units
17

FIRST TEACHING PRACTICE

RED 011 Teaching Practice I

2

2ND YEAR COURSES (41 units)

First semester

RGEO 211 The Geography of Settlement

3

RGEO 212 Atmosphere, Weather, Climate, Global Weather

3

RCS 206 PC Diagnostics & Maintenance

2

RED 200 Curriculum Development and Evaluation

3

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RCS 200 Network Design & Administration I

3

RCS 202 Operating Systems

3

RCS 203 Software Engineering

3

Total units
20

Second semester

RED 201 Education Media & Technology

3

RED 203 Pedagogy of Teacher Education

3

RGEO 221 Work, Industry and Development

3

RGEO 311 Ecology 1

3

RCS 201 Database Design

3

RED 212 Geography Methods (subject 1)

3

RED 212 Computer Science Methods (subject 2)

3

Total units
21

SECOND TEACHING PRACTICE

RED 021 Teaching Practice II 2

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2ND YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES

RCS 209 Advanced Software Engineering 3

RCS 210 Programming in C 3

RCS 211 GIS 2

RCS 205 Linux System Administration 2

RCS 208 Computer Graphics & Multimedia 2

3RD YEAR COURSES (31)

First semester

RCS 305 Computer System Security 2

RCS 300 Systems Analysis and Design 3

RED 300 Assessment and Test Construction 3

RED 302 Counselling and Inclusive Education 3

RGEO 321 Globalisation, Trade and Economic Integration 3

RGEO 322 Surface Processes and Land Forms 3

Total units
17

Second Semester

RED 300D Educational Management & Leadership 3

RGEO 323 Remote Sensing, GIS, Aerial Photography 3

RGEO 324 Global Environmental Challenges 3

RCS 301 Internet Programming and E-Applications 2

RCS 302 Database Systems 3

Total units
14

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3RD YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES

RMS 341 Organisational Behaviour 3

EDCT 300 Library Education 3

RCS 303 Project Management 2

RCS 307 Operations Research 2

3.4 Bachelor of Arts in education (Information technology and Economics)

curriculum; course list

1ST YEAR COURSES (41 units)

First semester

REC 101 Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis I 3

REC 111 Introduction to Macroeconomic Analysis I 3

RED 100 Introduction to Logic and Principles of Education 3

RED 010 Introduction to Teaching 1

RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics 2

RCS 101 Computer Architecture 2

RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2

RPH 113 Social Ethics I 2

RSS 110 Development Studies I 3

RLG 108 Communication Skills I 3

Total units
24

Second Semester

REC 102 Introduction to Microeconomic Analysis II 3

RED 101 Psychology of Education 3

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RED 104 Class room Interaction 3

RCS 103 Algorithms & Data Structures 3

RCS 102 OO Programming I 3

RPH 114 Social Ethics II

2

Total units
17

FIRST TEACHING PRACTICE

RED 011 Teaching Practice I 2

2ND YEAR COURSES (40 units)

First semester

REC 211 Intemidiate Microeconomic Analysis I 3

REC 213 Intermidiate Macroeconomics Analysis I 3

RCS 215 Probability and Statistics

2

RCS 206 PC Diagnostics & Maintenance 2

RED 200 Curriculum Development and Evaluation 3

RCS 200 Network Design & Administration I 3

RCS 202 Operating Systems

3

Total units
19

Second Semester

RED 201 Education Media & Technology 3

RED 203 Pedagogy of Teacher Education 3

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RED 209 Economics Methods (subject 1) 3

RED 212 Computer Science Methods (subject 2) 3

REC 221 Intermidiate Microanalysis II 3

REC 213 Intermidiate Macroanalysis II 3

RCS 201 Database Design

3

Total units
21

SECOND TEACHING PRACTICE

RED 021 Teaching Practice II

2

2ND YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES

RCS 203 Software Development

3

RCS 210 Programming in C

3

RCS 211 GIS

2

RCS 205 Linux System Administration

2

RCS 208 Computer Graphics & Multimedia 2

3RD YEAR COURSES (36 units)

First semester

RCS 305 Computer System Security

2

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RCS 300 Systems Analysis and Design

3

RED 300 Assessment and Test Construction

3

RED 302 Counselling and Inclusive Education

3

REC 311 Economics Policy, Planning and Programming I 3

REC 312 Money and Banking I

3

RCS 304 Professional Practices of Information Systems

2

Total units
19

Second Semester

RED 300D Educational Management & Leadership

3

REC 321 Economics Policy, Planning and Programming II

3

RCS 322 Money and Banking II

3

RCS 303 Project Management

3

RCS 301 Internet Programming and E-Applications

2

RCS 302 Database Systems

3

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Total units
17

3RD YEAR OPTIONAL COURSES

RMS 341 Organisational Behaviour

3

EDCT 300 Library Education

3

RCS 307 Operations Research

2

3.5 DIPLOMA IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES:

OBJECTIVES:
3.5.1 General objectives

The general objectives of the programme are;

a) To produce highly skilled technicians to man different types

of small size information units.
b) To provide professional principles, knowledge and skills that
will give the greatest opportunity to serve different
information needs of the society.
c) To produce graduates who are ready to enter employment at
the middle level.
d) To prepare students for more advanced studies in their
discipline of choice.

3.5.2 Entrance qualification

The student admission requirements are based on the following

condition and categories

Category A: Direct Entry (Form VI graduates)

Applicant eligible for direct admission must have earned;

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a) Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with

credit pass in three or more subjects, obtained prior to sitting
for Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE)
b) An advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination
(ACSEE) with at least one principal level pass and two
subsidiaries from all discipline of studies.

Category B: Equivalent Qualifications:

Applicants eligible for equivalent admission to the diploma

programme must be either form four leavers, with at least three
credits or five passes and attended a certificate course in
librarianship or related courses with an average of B from
recognized institution.

Category C: Mature age entry

a) Have completed form IV at least five years prior to the year of

application.
b) Have worked for at least three years in related field (s) prior to
the year of application and submitted a letter of
recommendation from the work place (organization)

The diploma programme shall be of four semesters or two academic

years. Students will be required to take all the core courses and at least
one elective course in each semester. The minimum total credits will be
21 per semester and minimum credits required for a student to
graduate are 94.

3.5.3 COURSE ASSESSMENT

All students must follow the RUCU Examination regulations

3.5.3.1 Grading system

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Monitoring of the student’s progress will be based on the following

grading system

PERCENTAGE LETTER POINTS DISIGNATION

GRADE
100-70 A 5 DISTINCTION
69-60 B+ 4 HIGH CREDIT
59-60 B 3 CREDIT
49-40 C 2 PASS
39-35 E 1 FAIL
34-0 E 0 BAD FAIL

3.5.3.2 Final certificate classification

A candidate final standing in certificate shall be determined by the

Aggregate Grade Point Average (GPA)

The letter grades will be assigned as follows

E D C B B+ A
0 1 2 3 4 5

The final certificate classification shall be as follows:

Class GPA

Distinction
5.0-4.0

Credit
3.0-3.9

Passed
2.0-2.9

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3.5.4 Examination regulations

These regulations shall be read along with General University

examination regulations

(i) Examination shall be conducted at the end of each

semester; grades will be based on an end of semester
examination and course work. End of semester examination
will carry 60 marks while course work will carry 40 marks.
(ii) Distribution of marks in course work will be as follows

Take home essay 10 marks

Timed essay 10 marks

Independent study/project 20 marks

(iii) Subject to general university and faculty regulations on

examination, a candidate must satisfy the examiners by
attaining minimum of 84 Units in compulsory course and 10
units in optional course.

a) No candidate shall be allowed to sit for the

examination unless he or she has attended at least
75% of the lectures

b) Where a candidate fails in one or more

courses at “D” and “E” grade he or she

may, on the recommendation of the

faculty board, be permitted to re-sit

the failed course(s) at a supplementary

examination

c) Where a candidate fails in three courses at “D” level one at “E”

grade he/she may on the recommendations of the faculty board
be permitted to repeat the year.

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d) Where a candidate fails three courses two at “E” and one at “D”
level he/she shall be discontinued from studies
e) A special examination to be regarded as first sitting may be
awarded to a student who shows sufficient cause. Normally
special examinations will be given at the same time as
supplementary examination.
f) The marks of each student to be reported to the faculty Board of
examiners meeting shall be the mark agreed upon between the
internal examiner and external examiner. In the absence of
agreement the marks awarded by each examiner shall be
reported to the Examiners meeting for final recommendation to
the board of the University.

THE STRUCTURE OF DIPLOMA COURSE IN LIBRARY AND

INFORMATION STUDIES

FIRST YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER (CORE COURSES)
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTAC CREDI
CODE T T
HOURS UNITS
RDLIS Computer Application 30 3
100
RDLIS Introduction to Library and Information 30 3
101 Science
RDLIS Principles of Information Management 30 3
103
RDLIS Legal and Ethical Issues In Information 30 2
102 Management
RLG 106 Communication Skills I 30 2
RSS 110 Development Studies 30 2
RLW 104 Elements of Law 30 2
RPH 113 Social Ethics 30 2

ELECTIVES COURSES
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTAC CREDI
CODE T T
HOURS UNITS
RDLIS 103 Principles of Information Management 30 3

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RDLIS 105 Publishing and Book Trade 30 1

FIRST YEAR
SECOND SEMESTER (CORE COURSES)
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTAC CREDI
CODE T T UNIT
HOURS
RDLIS Basic Statics for LIS Professional 30 2
106
RDLIS Organization of Information I (Theory of 45 3
107 Classification and Cataloguing)
RDLIS Collection Development 45 3
108
RDLIS Desktop Publishing 45 4
111
RDLIS Repackaging and Dissemination of 45 3
112 Information
RPH 122 Social Ethics II
RLG 117 Communication Skills II 30 3

ELECTIVES
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTAC CREDI
CODE T T UNIT
HOURS
RDLIS Current Issues and Trends in Library And 30 3
113 Information Science
RDLIS Information sources Development 30 3
114

SECOND YEAR
FIRST SEMESTER (CORE COURSES)
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDIT
CODE HOURS UNITS
RDLIS 200 Organization Of Information II (Practical 60 4
Cataloguing and Classification)
RDLIS 201 Principles of Management and 45 3
Administration
RDLIS 202 LIS Research Methods 45 3
RDLIS 203 Introduction To Database Management 30 2
RDLIS216 Organization of Knowledge III (Practical 45 4
Classification)
RDLIS 204 Packaging and Dissemination of 30 3

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Information

ELECTIVES
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTAC CREDI
CODE T HOURS T
UNITS
RDLIS 205 Information Technology and The Society 30 3
RDLIS 207 LIS Management of Information System 30 2
RDLIS 206 Principles of Records Management 45 4

SECOND YEAR
SECOND SEMESTER (CORE COURSES)
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDIT
CODE HOURS UNITS
RDLIS 207 Knowledge Management For LIS Profession 45 4
RDLIS 208 Marketing of Information Service 30 3
RDLIS 300 Practical Training Reports 0 3
RDLIS 301 Research Project 45 3
RDLIS 211 Policy and Planning for Information Centre 30 2

ELECTIVES
COURSE COURSE TITLE CONTACT CREDIT
CODE HOURS UNITS
RDLIS 214 Introduction to Internet and Virtual Library 30 2
RDLIS 212 Concept of Computer Networking 30 3
RDLIS 213 Introduction to Web Publishing 45 3

3.6 CERTIFICATE IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION STUDIES

3.6.1 Admission Requirements

(a) A Certificate of Secondary Education with passes of at least “D” in four
subjects (including English language), OR Form Four with two credits,
OR Form Six with at least one principal pass.
(b) A Candidate who does not have such a certificate may be admitted in
exceptional circumstances as per the University Regulations.

3.6.2 Duration of the Certificate Programme

The certificate programme is scheduled to run under a semester
system in which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks

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per semester. The Certificate in Information Studies is designed to run for one
(1) year.

3.6.3 Curriculum
SEMESTER ONE
Course Code Course Title Units
RCIS 101 Communication Skills I 2
RCIS 111 Information and Communication Technology 4
RCIS 121 Information and Society 2
Planning, Development and Management
RCIS 131 2
Information Centres
RCIS 141 Information Sources 4
RCIS 151 Records and Archives Management I 2
Organization of Knowledge (Theory of
RCIS 161 2
Classification and Cataloguing)
SEMESTER TWO
RCIS 102 Communication Skills II 2
RCIS 112 Information and Communication Technology II 4
RCIS 152 Records and Archives II 2
Organization of Knowledge (Practical
RCIS 162 4
Classification and Cataloguing) II
RCIS 172 Information Services (LIS) 2
RCIS 182 Information Services (RAM) 2
RCIS 191 Electives (Specialized) 2
RCIS 201 Practical Training Attachment (LIS) 6

3.7 MASTER OF EDUCATION PROGRAMME

The rapid expansion of Secondary Education in Tanzania and other East

African countries has led to a demand for educational administrators,
curriculum specialists and assessment specialists with high level of
professional knowledge, skills to effectively and systematically deal with
complex issues. However, the rapid expansion of Higher Education means that

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universities have recruited large numbers of inexperienced staff with no

training in teaching and learning.
RUCU has recognised the need to offer post-graduate programmes in
teaching and learning methods, the development of independent learning and
critical thinking skills, and training so that educational professionals may
acquire the research skills needed to develop evidence based practice. Thus,
by offering the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction and
Educational Planning and Administration, RUCU aims to support the continuing
professional needs of secondary school and university staff.

3.7.1 The M.Ed. degree programme has the following objectives:

1. Establish a research-oriented environment in which students may study
advanced topics in Education beyond graduate level.
2. Integrate theory and practice in education and develop in-depth
knowledge and expertise in students’ areas of specialization.
3. Train Education experts in different areas of specialization to contribute
towards reducing shortage of high level human resources in Educational
institutions and related government departments.
4. To enable students to participate in cutting edge research that
contributes to advancement of Education.
5. To enable students to broaden and deepen their professional
knowledge and skills in order to keep abreast with other emerging Educational
issues.

3.7.2 Admission Requirements

An applicant must satisfy any of the following requirements.
a) Holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Education (B.Ed) and other
programmes offered elsewhere e.g. B.Ed Maths, Science. Arts, Adult
Education, Early Childhood Education, Psychology etc. With at least
upper second class honours.
b) Holder of a bachelor’s degree in Arts or science teaching subjects
with at least lower second class honours plus a postgraduate diploma
in education.
c) Holder of a bachelor degree in education with at least lower second
class honours of a G.P.A 2.7 and above with a teaching experience of
a minimum of two years.
d) Holder of a bachelor’s degree in fields other than education who are
employed in a university as tutorial assistant or assistant lecturer or
in a University of Education teaching diploma in education such
students may be admitted to the Master of Education in Professional
Practice in Higher Education area of specialization.

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e) An equivalent qualification from any recognized university in the

region and outside the region.

3.7.3 Duration of the Master of Education Programme

The duration of the programme is 18 months which is divided into
three semesters. Students must complete coursework credits in not less than
one year before they embark on a dissertation writing in the third semester.

3.7.4 Structure of the Programme

The Master of Education programme shall consist of three different
types of courses:
 Common courses, which are compulsory to all students.
 Core courses, which are mandatory courses in each area of
specialization, aimed at deepening students’ knowledge, understanding
and skills in particular topics.
 Elective courses, which are optional courses from which students shall
choose a unit within an area of specialization.
Students shall choose one of the following two areas of specialization:
1. Curriculum and Instruction
2. Educational Planning and Administration
3.7.5 Curriculum
A. Curriculum and Instruction

FIRST YEAR
SEMESTE
RI
Code Course Title Credits
Common Courses
REDU 500 Educational Research Methods I 3
REDU 501 Educational Statistics 3
REDU 502 Professional Ethics in Education 3
REDU 503 Evaluation Principles, Techniques and Models 3
Core Courses
REDU 505 Curriculum Theory and Practice 3

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REDU 506 Teaching and Learning: Theories and Practice 3

Total 18

SEMESTE
R II
Common Courses
REDU 504 Educational Research Methods II 3
REDU 602 Research and Dissertation (proposal writing 0
and defence)
Core Courses
REDU 507 Educational Assessment and Evaluation 3
REDU 508 Developing English Language Skills through 3
Subject teaching
REDU 600 Curriculum Implementation 3
REDU 601 Curriculum Evaluation 3
Elective Course
Option I At least 1 course should be selected from the 3
list of elective courses
Total 18

Elective Courses
REDU 509 Active-participatory teaching and learning in 3
science in Secondary Schools
REDU 510 Active–participatory teaching and learning in 3
humanities and social science in Secondary
Schools
REDU 511 Active–Participatory teaching and learning in 3
languages in Secondary Schools

SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER III
Core Courses
REDU 602 Research and Dissertation 12
Total 12

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GRAND TOTAL 48
It shall require at least 48 credits to complete the Master of Education degree
in Curriculum and Instruction.

B. Educational Planning and Administration

FIRST YEAR
Code Course Title Credits
Semester
I
Common Courses
REDU 500 Educational Research Methods I 3
REDU 501 Educational Statistics 3
REDU 502 Professional Ethics in Education 3
REDU 503 Evaluation Principles, Techniques and Models 3

Core Courses
REDU 517 Theories and Practice of Educational 3
Administration
REDU 519 Theories and Concepts in Educational Planning 3
Total 18

Semester
II
Common Courses
REDU 504 Educational Research Methods II 3
REDU 602 Research and Dissertation (Proposal Writing 0
and Defence)

Core Courses
REDU 516 Mobilization and Management of Institutional 3
Finance
REDU 518 Fundamentals of Educational Administration 3
REDU 520 Human Resource Management and 3

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Development in Education
REDU 604 Supervision of Educational Institutions 3
Elective Courses
Option I At least 1 course should be selected from the 3
list of elective courses below
Total 18
Elective Courses
REDU 605 Legal issues in Educational Administration 3
REDU 606 Methodologies of Educational Planning 3

SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER III
Core Courses
REDU 602 Research and Dissertation 12
Total 12
GRAND TOTAL 48
It shall require at least 48 credits to complete the Master of Education degree
in Educational Planning and Administration.

3.8 MASTER OF ARTS IN LINGUISTICS PROGRAMME

The Master of Arts in Linguistics aims to give students a thorough

grounding in modern theoretical linguistics and linguistic description. It also
aims to enable students to reach one area of theoretical sophistication that
enables him or her to study current linguistic situations, and in many cases to
keep abreast of the latest in the subject and to contribute to its advancement.

3.8.1 Admission Requirements

A Candidate should have a first degree in Linguistics. A GPA 3.0 and above of
undergraduate study for applicants who are fresh from University.

A GPA 2.7 of undergraduate study plus a working experience of not less than
two years in the teaching carrier and/or any other professional
qualification from recognized Institution.

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3.8.2 Duration of the Master of Arts Programme

The duration of the programme is 18 months which is divided into

three semesters. Students must complete coursework credits in not less than
one year before they embark on a dissertation writing in the third semester.

3.8.3 Curriculum

FIRST YEAR
Code Course Title Credits
Semester
I
Core Courses
RLIN 611 Syntax I 3
RLIN 612 Phonetics 3
RLIN 613 Sociolinguistics I 3
RLIN 614 Research Methods in Linguistics I 3
RLIN 624 Pragmatics 3
RLIN 617 Morphology 3
RLIN 618 Semantics 3
Total 21

Semester
II
Core Courses
RLIN 621 Syntax II 3
RLIN 622 Phonology 3
RLIN 623 Sociolinguistics II 3
RPH 611 Professional Ethics and Human Integrity 3
RLIN 625 Research Methods in Linguistics II 3

Elective Courses
1 At least 1 course should be selected from the 3

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list of elective courses below

Total 18

Elective Courses
RLIN 615 Translation and Interpreting Techniques 3
RLIN 632 Discourse Analysis 3
RLIN 626 Applied Linguistics 3

SECOND YEAR
SEMESTER III
Core Courses
RLIN 699 Dissertation 6
Total 6
GRAND TOTAL 45

It shall require at least 45 credits to complete the Master of Arts degree in

Linguistics.

3.9 POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (PGDE)

PROGRAMME

Department of Education starts to offer Postgraduate Diploma in

Education in the academic year 2014/2015. In essence, this is a
borrowed programme from Mwenge University College.

3.9.1 GENERAL OBJECTIVE

Postgraduate Diploma in Education is designed to enable non-

education and education graduates to acquire necessary skills
and knowledge in educational matters.

3.9.2 GOALS OF THE PROGRAMME

The main goals of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education are:

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I. Develop pedagogical skills in lesson design, lesson

preparation, lesson presentation, lesson assessment and
classroom management
II. Provide general understanding of educational principles
necessary in working in a school environment, including
theories of learning, educational management and
Administration and the role of education in a society in the
past, present and in future.
III. Develop an understanding of how school curricula are
designed, developed, implemented and assessed as well as
forces influencing these processes.

3.9.3 ADMISSION REQUIREMENT

To be considered for admission to the Postgraduate Diploma in

Education (PGDE), a candidate must be a holder of any first
degree from any institution of higher learning recognized by the
Tanzania Commission of Universities.

3.9.4 STRUCTURE OF THE PROGRAMME

PGDE is a one year full time program whereby a student is

required to complete a minimum of 60 units.

The PGDE programme shall consist of three different types of

courses:

 Common courses, which are compulsory to all students

 Elective courses, which are optional courses from the two
teaching subjects which students shall choose based on
the area of specialization
 Practical common courses, which are conducted in the
field by all students (this courses must be assessed after

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the end of second semester and before the

commencement of the subsequent academic year)
This programme will include the graduates from different
disciplines including science. Teaching methods for science
subjects (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) aims to equip teachers
with enough skills and knowledge on laboratory management
and organization, preparation, guidance and assessment of
practical work.

3.9.5 Duration of the Programme

Postgraduate Diploma in Education is a one year programme,

which will be studied under a semester system in which there are
fifteen teaching weeks plus two examination weeks per semester.
Teaching Practice will be undertaken at the end of the first
semester for six weeks while research project will be undertaken
while the teaching practice is in progress as well as during the
second semester before completion of studies.

3.9.6 Course assessment

The assessment will be undertaken on the basis of course works

and University Examinations, where students will be required to
sit for tests, do assignments and final University Examinations as
stipulated in each course outlines.

3.9.7 Grading System

Monitoring of the student’s progress will be based on the

following grading system.

PERCENTAGE LETTER POINTS

GRADE
100-70 A 5
69-60 B+ 4

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59-50 B 3
49-40 c 2
39-35 D 1
34-0 E 0
NB:

a) A course of study pursued in a term will be deemed passed

if a candidate scores a minimum of B grade (50% and
above)
b) Any pass below 50% will require a candidate to do
supplementary work in that course.
3.9.8 PGDE COURSE DISTRIBUTION

CORE COURSE

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS
CODE
PDE 402 Introduction to logic and principles of Education 3
PDE 401 Classroom interaction 3
PGE 403 Education Media and Technology 3
PDE 404 Research Methods in Education 3
PDE 405 Assessment and test Construction 3
PGE 412 Educational management and leadership 3
PDE 413 Professional ethics in education 3
TOTAL 18
SECOND SEMESTER

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS

CODE
PDE 400 Psychology of Education 3
PDE 406 Principles of Curriculum Development and 3
Evaluation
PDE 407 Sociology of Education 3

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PDE 408 Educational Planning and Economics 3

PDE 410 Teaching and learning: theory and 3
practice
PDE 411 International and cooperative education 3
TOTAL 21

ELECTIVE COURSE (each student to select two courses only)

FIRST SEMESTER
COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS
CODE
PDE 414 Chemistry Teaching Methods 3
PDE 415 Biology Teaching Methods 3
PDE 416 Physics Teaching Methods 3
PDE 417 Mathematics Teaching Methods 3
PDE 418 Mbinu za Kufundishia Kiswahili 3
PDE 419 History Teaching Methods 3
PDE 420 Geography Teaching Methods 3
PDE 409 Guidance and Counselling 3
PDE 421 English teaching Methods 3
PDE 424 Literature Teaching Methods 3
PDE 425 Economics Teaching Methods 3
TOTAL 6

PRACTICAL COMMON COURSES (FIELD PRACTICALS)

COURSE COURSE TITLE UNITS

CODE
PDE 422 Research Project 6
PDE 423 Teaching Practice (6 Weeks Placement) 6

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TOTAL 12
GRAND TOTAL 60

3. 10 FACULTY OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCE ACADEMIC STAFF

NO NAME G QUALIFICATION POSITION

Dip. Phil (Kibosho),
Dip. Theo
(Kipalapala), Bsc.ED
Rev. Dr. Kristofa Zulu (Salesian), MSC. ED Dean Faculty of
(Salesian), PhD
1 Nyoni M (Salesian) Arts and Social
Sciences

Dr. Eurelia G. Muyinga F PhD (Reading), Senior Lecturer

MAED (Reading), PG
Dip.(Reading), Dip
Special Education
2 (Birmingham), ADV.
Dip (Dar)

Ph D (Innsbruck,
Austria),
Rev. Dr. Cephas MA(Innsbruck,
3 M Vice Chancellor
Mgimwa Austria),
BA(Innsbruck,
Austria)

Ph.D (GDR),
Vice Deputy
Prof. Gaudence P. MA(UDSM),
4 M Chancellor for
Mpangala BA(University of E.
Academic Affairs
Africa)

Ph D (Strasbourg-
France) MAED
Ass. Prof. Atwaya S. Associate
5 M (Besancon- France),
Nchimbi Professor
BA ( Besancon-
France) ,
Ph D. (Theo).
(Urbaniana),
MA (Theo.)
6 Fr. Dr. Fidelis Mgimwa M (Urbaniana), Senior Lecturer
BA(Theo.)
( Urbaniana)

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Dr. Suzan Gwalema F PhD (Innsbruck), M.A Senior Lecturer

7 (Demography)
UDSM, B.A(UDSM)

BAED(Dar), MAED
8 Mr. Stephen Kilasi** M Assistant Lecturer
(Dar)

MAED(Dar), BAED
9 Ms Elizetha Mdemu** F Assistant Lecturer
(Dar)
Dipl. ED (Morogoro
TC) BA ED, (Dar), MA
ED (Dar)
10 Mr. Laurent Gama** M Assistant Lecturer

Mr. Julius Mapanje M MAED (Dar), BAED Assistant Lecturer

11
(Dar)

12 Rev.Fr.Gerard M Dipl. Phil. (Kibosho), Assistant

Kabarega BA (Theo.) Lecturer, Ag.
( Urbaniana), BA. Examinations
(Elmira), MA. Educ. Officer
( Elmira)

Mr. Emmanuel M BAED(Dar) Assistant Lecturer

13
Boniphace

14 Mr. Herman Luoga* M BAED(MUCE) Tutorial Assistant

Mr. David Emmanuel M MAED(Dar), BAED Assistant Lecturer

15
(Dar)

Mr. Mdage Danny M MA (Dar), Assistant Lecturer

16
BAED(Dar)

Sr. Yusta Nyudula* F BAED (UICO), Dip. Tutorial Assistant

17
Ed (Lushoto)

Ms. Libangu Lucyana F MA Linguistics Assistant

(RUCO), BAED Lecturer
18
(RUCO), Dipl.Ed.
(Morogoro)

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Mr. Kifyasi Fredy M MA Linguistics Assistant

(RUCO) Lecturer
19
BAED(RUCO), Dipl.
Ed.(Eukenforde)

Ms. Kyando Suzane M MAED(Dar), BAED Assistant Lecturer

20
(Dar)
MA Linguistics
Mr. Kasavaga Fahamu M (RUCO) Assistant
21 BAED (RUCO) Lecturer
MA(UDOM), BAED
Ms. Mwakanjuki F (UICO), Assistant Lecturer
22 Dip. Ed (Morogoro)
Ndimyake
Tutorial Assistant
23 Mr. Abdala Nasibu * M BAED (RUCO)
Tutorial Assistant
24 Mr. Mapuga Damas* M BAED (RUCO)

25 Fr Amani Nyoni M MA Chaplain

26 Mr. Nyamahanga Abel M MA (UDOM), BAED Assistant Lecturer

(Arusha), Dip. Ed.
(Songea)

Ms. Ngoboka F MAED(Dar), BAED Assistant Lecturer

27
Mkanibwa (Dar)

Mr. Karl Millinga M MA(GEO) (Dar), Assistant Lecturer

28
BAED (Dar)

Ms. Sanga Regina F MA (Ed), BA(PHIL) Assistant Lecturer

29
Dipl. Ed

Ms. Mushi Adeline** F MAED (Dar), BSc Assistant Lecturer

30
(Ed) (Dar)

Lugano Sigalla M MA.Ed(Brown – USA), Assistant Lecturer

31
BAED (MMU)

Samwel Mwigeka M MA.Econ(Dar), Assistant Lecturer

32
BAED(DUCE)

33 Faraja Sanga M MA(UDSM), Assistant Lecturer

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BAED(UDSM)

34 Christopher Chavalla M MA Assistant Lecturer

Gerephace Mwangosi M MA(UDSS), Assistant Lecturer

35
BAED(UDSM)

36 Dady Igogo M MA(Ed) Assistant Lecturer

37 Dallu Kassim M BA(Ed) Tutorial Assistant

38 Clauds John Claudis M BAED (RUCO) Tutorial Assistant

Kubwela Rumulika M BAED (Econ. & Tutorial Assistant

39
Maths) MZUMBE

On study leave

** Ph.D Candidate

* Master’s Candidate

4.0 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

The Faculty of Business and Management Sciences is a new Faculty which has
been born from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences in the academic year
2012/2013. It comprises of two departments, the Department of Management
Sciences and Procurement and the Department of Accounting and Finance.
The Faculty offers the following programmes:
i. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources
Management.
ii. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) in Accounting and
Finance
iii. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
iv. Bachelor of Accounting, Finance with Information Technology
(BAFIT)
v. Diploma in Business Administration (DBA)
vi. Certificate in Business Administration (CBA)

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4.1 MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)

4.1.1 MBA Objectives

The MBA programme main objective is to cater for vigorous training in key
areas of management. The specific objectives include the following:

A. To meet the ever growing demand for higher education training in

business administration.
B. To enable students to demonstrate an understanding of the
fundamentals of business and how this relates to the society.
C. To enhance capabilities among graduates of RUCU to embark on a
thrilling, administration of self, group and organizational life in both
local and international business environments.
D. To demonstrate professional competence that will be used in meeting
the current human and business needs.
E. To prepare candidates for higher business degree;
F. To prepare candidates to become future business research oriented
graduates;
G. To enable candidates to develop into competent professionals who are
recognized for their specialized knowledge, who serve the individual
and society and who have concern for the effectiveness and honour of
their professions.
4.1.2 ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
The programme is a multidispline profession. It will however, admit candidates
basing on the following basis:

A. The candidate must meet the common regulations for admissions into
the Masters’ Degrees offered by RUCU.
B. Holders of at least first or an upper second class degree or equivalent
in non-classified degrees.
C. Holders of lower second class or pass degree with a minimum of two
and three year of work experience respectively.
D. Holder of postgraduate diploma in business studies or related fields.

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E. Applicants with professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CSP

plus a year or more of work experience, provided they completed form
Six.
4.1.3 DURATION OF THE MBA PROGRAMME
The duration of the programme is 18 months which is divided into three
semesters. Students must complete coursework credits before they embark on
a dissertation writing and preparation of comprehensive examination in the
third semester.

4.1.4 MBA PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

MBA programme courses are categorized as core courses and specialization
courses as follows:
4.1.4.1 MBA IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Semester I Courses: 6 months

Course Code Course Title Credits

RMA 601 Advanced Management Accounting 2

RBE 600 Advanced Business Economics 2
RFA 601 Advanced Financial Accounting I 3
RQM 601 Quantitative Methods 2
RAI 602 Auditing and investigation 3
RFT 602 Financial Theory and practice 3
RBR 603 Business Research Methodology I 3
Total credits: 1st semester
18

NB:

 19 weeks for class lectures

 One week for examinations preparation
 Two weeks for university examinations
 Two weeks for short break holidays

Semester II Courses: 6 months

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Course Code Course Title Credits

RFA 603 Advanced Financial Accounting II 3
RSM 603 Strategic Management Control System 2
RIF 604 International Finance 3
REN 605 Entrepreneurship 3
RFM 606 Financial Markets and Institutions 3
RBR 604 Business Research Methodology II 3
RTA607 Taxation 2
Total credits: 1 st
semester
19
Total Credits for Two Semesters
37

NB:

 19 weeks for class lectures

 One week for examinations preparation
 Two weeks for university examinations

Dissertation Period (6 Months)

Course
credits

RDI 608: Dissertation 6

6
Total credits
6
It shall require at least 43 credits to complete the MBA in Accounting and
Finance.

NB:

 Students are required to write their research proposal and submit for
approval ready for data collection.
 Students will be assigned supervisors for their dissertation and write
their final dissertation report.

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 Writing proposal will take 3 months from the end of second semester
 Writing final dissertation reports will take 3 months
 After dissertations have been marked, students will be required to
defend their dissertation

4.1.4.2 MBA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Semester I Courses: 6 months

Credi
Course Code Course Title ts
RHM 600 Advanced Human Resources Management I 3
RBE 600 Advanced Business Economics 2
RBL 601 Business Law, Leadership & Ethics 2
RBR 603 Business Research Methodology I 3
RLL 601 Labour Law & Employment Relations 3
RSP 602 Social Psychology of Industry 3
RQM 601 Quantitative Methods 2
Total credits: 1 st
semester
18

NB:

(i) 19 weeks for class lectures

(ii) One week for examinations preparation
(iii) Two weeks for university examinations
(iv) Two weeks for short break holidays

Semester II Courses: 6 months

Course Code Course Title Credits

RHM 603 Advanced Human Resource Management II 3
RBR 604 Business Research Methodology II 3
ROB 604 Organizational Behaviour 3
RPR 605 Public Relations 3
RMT 606 Management Training Techniques 2

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RLE 607 Labour Economics 2

REN 601 Entrepreneurship 2
Total credits: 1st semester
19
Total Credits for Two Semesters
37

NB:

 19 weeks for class lectures

 One week for examinations preparation
 Two weeks for university examinations

Dissertation Period: 6 Months

Course
Credits
RDI 608: Dissertation
6
It shall require at least 40 credits to complete the MBA in human resource
management.

NB:

 Students are required to write their research proposal and submit for
approval ready for data collection.
 Students will be assigned supervisors for their dissertation and write
their final dissertation report.
 Writing proposal will take 3 months from the end of second semester
 Writing final dissertation reports will take 3 months
 After dissertations have been marked, students will be required to
defend their dissertation

4.2 BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration Degree introduces the

concepts and practices of business to develop a broad practical understanding
of its context, purpose, and underlying functional areas. To meet these goals,
this professional Degree offers dual concentrations: Business professionalism

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and practical essentials. The Business Administration Degree is an

internationally business oriented degree. The two concentrations employ
materials and techniques that are consistent with modern principles and best
practices, providing knowledge and skills that can be used immediately. This
degree offers the advantage of a curriculum that is overseen by an advisory
board of business and education leaders; approved by the Ruaha Catholic
University and will be taught by working professionals with many years of
practical business experience.
4.2.1 Admission Requirements
The Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree are as follows:
i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced
diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
The Minimum Entrance Requirements listed above must include at
least “O” Level credit passes one of which must be English Language
4.2.2 Duration of the Programme
The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in which
there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examination weeks per semester.
The Bachelor of Business Administration is designed to run for three (3) years.
4.2.3 Examinations Requirements
No candidate shall be allowed to sit for an examination in any subject if he/she
fails to get a total of 16% out of 40% of coursework (i.e. tests and
assignments). A candidate who fails to get 16% out of 60% in the final
examination shall be considered to have technical supplementary in that
course even if the total coursework and final examination constitute more
than 40%.
4.2.4 The Student Work Placement Performance
This will be conducted at the end of the second semester of the second
academic year for students who are taking the Bachelor of Business
Administration. The student is required to write a technical report which will
include a technical description of specific job item procedures, function
operations and other technical aspects indicating the new skills achieved
which will carry 3 units.
4.2.5 Assessment of the Student Work Placement Performance

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(i) The Student Workplace Performance Report (SWPR) and the university
supervisors’ report should be handed to the respective head of
department within the first two weeks of the first semester after the
field study session.
(ii) Failure to submit SWPR to the head of department within the first
semester after the field study session would mean a total failure in that
field study period.
(iii) Failure to attend at least 80% of the field study session will mean a
total failure in that field study period.
(iv) Field study results will be presented by the head of department to the
faculty academic committee for approval and published as provisional
results.
(v) If a student fails the field study he/she will have to go for another field
study.
(vi) If a student does not go to the allocated place of field study he/she
must have the written consent of the DVCAA or he /she will be
considered to have absconded and shall be discontinued from studies.
(vii) Students who do not follow the rules and instructions of the place of
field study shall be discontinued.
4.2.6 Curriculum

Year I – Semester I Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

Business Mathematics and
RBM 114 Statistics I 3

RPH 113 Social Ethics I 3

RFA 116 Financial Accounting I 4

RPM 116 Procurement Management I 3

REC 101 Microeconomics 3

RSS 110 Development Studies I 3

RBL 115 Business Law I 2

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RBC 118 Business Communication Skills I 3

Total Number of Units 24

Year I – Semester II Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

RBM 124 Business Mathematics and Statistics II 3
RPH 123 Social Ethics I 3
RFA 126 Financial Accounting II 4
REC 102 Macroeconomics 3
RPM 126 Procurement Management II 3
RMG 126 Principles of Management 3
RBL 125 Business Law II 3
RBC 128 Business Communication Skills II 3
RSS 130 Development Studies II 3
Total Number of Units 25
Note: A student is required to take all courses during the semester as they
are mentioned above. Course availability is subject to change. We recommend
that a student starts with pre-degree course in English.

Year II– Semester I: Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

RHM 212 Human Resources Management I 3
RMK 213 Marketing Principles and Administration I 3
RCA 213 Cost Accounting I 3
RFM 214 Financial Management I 3
RQM 213 Quantitative Methods I 3
REN 213 Entrepreneurship 3

Specializations
Accounting

Course Code Course Title Units

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RIA 219 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management I

3 RAP 212 Auditing Principles and Practice I
4
RFR 216 Financial Reporting I
4
Banking
Course Code Course Title Units
RFI 213 Banking Law and Practice
3
RFI 215 Financial Analysis
3
RFI 216 Money and Banking
3
Marketing
Course Code Course Title Units
RMK 215 Marketing principles and Management
3
RMK216 Consumer Behaviour
3
RMK 217 Marketing Research and Information Systems I
3
Human Resources Management
Course Code Course Title Units
RIB 213 International Business Management I
3
ROB 215 Organizational Behaviour I
3
Procurement and Logistics
Course Code Course Title Units
RPD 211 Physical Distribution and Warehouse management
3
RPP 212 Procurement Practice and Techniques
3
RLP 212 Legal Aspect of Procurement
3
Year II– Semester II: Core Courses

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Course Code Course Title Units

RHM 222 Human Resources Management II 3
RMK 223 Marketing Principles and Administration II 3
RCA 223 Cost Accounting II 3
RFM 224 Financial Management II 3
RQM 223 Quantitative Methods II 3

RBR 228 Business Research Methodology 3

RSF 221 Student Field Work 3

Specializations
Accounting
Course Code Course Title
RFR 226 Financial Reporting II
4
RAP 222 Auditing Principles and Practice II
4
RIA 229 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management II
3 Banking
Course Code Course Title
RFI 226 Marketing of Financial Services
3
RFI 225 Commercial and Investment Banking
3
Marketing
Course Code Course Title
ROB 225 Organizational Behaviour
3
RMK 226 Industrial Psychology
3
RMK 227 Marketing Research and Information Systems II
3
RMK 225 Introduction to marketing of services
3
Human Resources Management

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Course Code Course Title

ROB 235 Organizational Behaviour II
3
RIB 223 International Business Management II
3 Procurement and Logistics
Course Code Course Title
RAS 222 Auditing and Assurance for Procurement and Supply
Function
RMK 228 Industrial Business Marketing
3
ROP 221 Production and Operations Management
3

Year III– Semester I: Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Units
RIF 311 International Finance I 3
Business Research writing
RBR 313 skills 3
RPM 312 Project Management I 3

Specializations
Accounting
Course Code Course Title
RFR 314 Financial Reporting I
4
RMA 316 Management Accounting I
4
RPF 315 Public Finance and Taxation I
4
RAA 317 Auditing and Assurance Service I
4
Banking
Course Code Course Title
RFI 314 Credit analysis and Commercial Lending
3

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RFI 315 International Banking Management

3
RFI316 IT Banking Management
3
Marketing

Course Code Course Title Units

RIM 315 International Marketing
3
Human Resources Management
Course Code Course Title
RLE 316 Labour Economics I
3
RLL 311 Labour Law I
3
Procurement and Logistics
Course Code Course Title Units
RPP 311 Public Procurement
3
RIM 313 Inventory Management and Control
3
RTL 314 Transport and Logistics Management
3
RCG 317 Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
3
Year III– Semester II: Core Courses
Course Code Course Title
RIF 321 International Finance II
3
RPM 322 Project Management II
3
RSM 323 Strategic Management
3
RDI 328 Dissertation
3
Specializations

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Accounting
Course Code Course Title
RMA 326 Management Accounting II
4
RFR 324 Financial Reporting II
4
RPF 325 Public Finance and Taxation II
4
RAA 327 Auditing and Assurance Service II
4
Banking
Course Code Course Title Units
RFI 324 Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
3
RFI 325 Microfinance
3
Marketing
Course Code Course Title Units
RMG 326 Principles of Management and Administration
3
RMK 324 Sales Management
3
RMK 325 Consumer Behaviour
3
RMK 321 Case Study Analysis & Business Communication Skills
3
Human Resources Management
Course Code Course Title Units
RLL 321 Labour Law II
3
RLE 326 Labour Economics II
3
Procurement and Logistics
Course Code Course Title Units
RGS 321 International procurement
3

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RPC 322 Procurement Contract Management

3
RPS 324 Procurement and Supply Chain Management Strategy
3

NOTE:

(i) First Semester Third Year Students are required to prepare

Research Proposal according to their topics they have chosen.
(ii) Second Semester Third Year Students are required to write their
Final Dissertation Report for Research, which will carry 3 units.
(iii) It shall require 101 units to complete the BBA Programme
(excluding specializations).

4.3 BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE WITH

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BAFIT)

In this programme the ICT courses will be administered by the department of

Computer science and the business administration courses will be
administered by the department of Business Administration in the Faculty of
Business Management Sciences.
4.3.1 The programme aims to produce:
1 Graduates with knowledge and the ability to construct substantial
programs for users.
2 Graduates who are able to analyse the information requirements of
organisations, to design appropriate systems within which computers
may play a part, and with longer experience to implement these
systems.
3 Graduates who are able to control the storage and transmission of
data, the operation of computer hardware and software. Current names
for such people are system administrators and network administrators.
4 Graduates who can work in accounting, auditing, banking, finance and
marketing.
5 Graduates who are capable of attempting and easily passing the
professional bodies (NBAA, NBMM, etc) examinations
6 Graduates who can also go on to do postgraduate studies in either ICT
or Business Administration and become trainers in their areas of
specialisation.

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4.3.2 Admission requirements:

The Minimum Entrance Requirements for a First Degree are as follows:
i) Certificate of Secondary Education (C.S.E.E) or equivalent with passes
in FIVE approved subjects, obtained prior to the sitting of the Advanced
Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E) or equivalent.
ii) At least two Principal level passes and a total of 4.5 or more points
(where A= 5, B= 4, C= 3, D=2, E=1 and S= 0.5) in approved subjects
in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (A.C.S.E.E).
iii) Equivalent qualifications such as ordinary or advanced
diploma/certificate or degrees or Mature Age/Pre-entry courses
considered to be appropriate for the programme to be pursued.
The Minimum Entrance Requirements listed above must include:
i) Candidates must be holders of Advanced Certificate of Secondary
Education Examination (A.C.S.E.E.) with at least two (2) principal
passes in relevant subjects AND they must have at least five (5) credit
passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (C.S.E.E.
Ordinary Level), including Mathematics and English. In addition, the
applicant must have secured in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary
Education Examination (A-Level) a minimum of 4.5 points or more in
Mathematics or Physics or Computer Studies or Accountancy or
Economics or Commerce (all from the same sitting). The points are
based on the following scale A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, S=0.5, F=0
OR
ii) Candidates must hold qualifications equivalent to the above
requirements from institutions recognised by the University OR
iii) Candidates must hold a relevant Diploma of at least second class
standing from institutions recognised by the University.

4.3.3 Duration of the Degree Programme

The degree programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The Bachelor of Accounting and Finance with Information
Technology is designed to run for three (3) years.

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4.3.4 Curriculum (List of Courses on the Bachelor of Accounting and

Finance with Information Technology (BAFIT)

Course
Course Title Units
Code
First Year Courses (48 Units)
First Year (Semester One)
RAC 110 Financial Accounting I 3
RMS 110 Introductions to Business and Management 2
RCS 100 Introduction to Informatics 2
RCS 110 Microcomputer Applications 2
RMT 110 Algebra and Business Mathematics 3
RFN 110 Introductions to Finance 2
RPH 113 Social Ethics I 2
RSS 110 Development Studies I 3
RLG 108 Communication Skills I 3
First Year (Semester Two)
RAC 120 Financial Accounting II 3
RAC 121 Cost Accounting 2
RMS 120 Introduction to Human Resources Management 2
RMK 120 Principles of Marketing 3
RCS 103 Algorithms & Data Structures 3
RCS 102 OO Programming I 3
RPH 114 Social Ethics II 2
RSS 130 Development Studies II 3
RLG 128 Communication Skills II 3
First Practical Training
RPT 199 First Year Practical Training 2
Second Year Courses (38 Units)
Second Year (Semester Three)
RAC 230 Financial Reporting I 3

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RAC 231 Auditing Theory and Practice 2

RFN 230 Corporate Finance 3
REC 230 Fundamentals of Economics 2
RCS 202 Operating Systems 3
RCS 215 Probability and Statistics 2
Second Year (Semester Four)
RAC 240 Financial Reporting II 3
RAC 241 Public Finance and Taxation I 2
RMS 222 Small Business & Entrepreneurship 3
RFN 240 Investment Analysis and Management 2
REC 240 Money and Banking 2
RCS 200 Network Design & Administration 3
RCS 201 Database Design 3
Second Practical Training
RPT 299 Second Year Practical Training 2
Second Year Optional Courses
RMS 240 Production and/or Operations Management 2
THIRD YEAR COURSES (28 Units)
Third Year (Semester Five)
RAC 351 Auditing and Assurance Services 2
RAC 352 Management Accounting and Controls 3
RMS 350 Operations Research and Analytical Decision Making 2
RFN 350 International Finance 2
RAC 353 Public Finance and Taxation 2
RCS 300 System Analysis & Design 3
Third Year (Semester Six)
RCS 204 MIS 2
RMS 360 Research Methods for Business 3
RAC 360 Professional Accounting and Financial Reporting 2
RMS 361 Business Law and Corporate Accountability 2
RCS 305 IT Security 2

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RCS 301 Internet Programming and E-Applications 2

RBA 399 Business Research Paper 3
Third Year Optional Courses
RMS 341 Organisational Behaviour 3

4.4 DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

4.4.1 MAIN OBJECTIVE

The Diploma in Business Administration aims at increasing and enriching
student’s knowledge across a broad range of business disciplines. This is a
dynamic field of study for students who wish to develop skills relating to
business operations in areas such as management, accounting, finance,
marketing and human resources management.

4.4.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The prerequisites for the Diploma Program in Business Administration are:

A. Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with a minimum

of five passes OR any other qualification equivalent to this.
B. Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with less than five
passes, PLUS a Certificate from an accredited institution.
4.4.3 DURATION OF THE DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
The Diploma programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen (15) teaching weeks plus two examination weeks per
semester. The Diploma in Business Administration is designed to run for two
(2) years.

4.4.4 CURRICULUM
Year I– Semester I: Course Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

RDB 101 Principles of Business Management 3
RDB 102 Microeconomics I 3
RDB 103 Organizational Behaviour 3
RDB 104 Financial Accounting I 3

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RPH 112 Social Ethics I 2

RDB 105 Business Communication Skills 3
RDB 106 Business Mathematics and Statistics I 3
Total Number of Units 20
Year I– Semester II: Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

RDB 107 Principles of Entrepreneurship 3
RDB 108 Microeconomics II 3
RDB 109 Organizational Behavior II 3
RPH 122 Social Ethics II 2
RDB 110 Financial Accounting II 3
RDB 111 Business Communication Skills II 3
RDB 112 Business Mathematics and Statistics II 3
Total Number of Units 20
Course availability is subject to change. We recommend that a student starts
with the pre Diploma I course in English.

Year II – Semester I: Core Courses

The Diploma II Business Administration curriculum consists of 7 Semester One

core courses with a total of 21 semester units (315 hours of instruction). All
coursework must be completed within one year of registering for the Diploma
II Programme. However, requirements may be upgraded based on new
developments in the field of study. We recommend completing the curriculum
in a timely fashion.

Uni
Course Code Course Title ts
RDB 201 Principles of Cost Accounting 3
RDB 202 Principles of Marketing Management 3
RDB 203 Principles of Human Resources Management 3
RDB 204 Principles of Quantitative Methods 3
RDB 205 Macroeconomics 3

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RDB 206 Principles of Business Laws 3

RDB 207 Introduction to Research Methods 3
Total Number of Units 21
Year II– Semester II: Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

RDB208 Principles of Industrial Business Marketing 3
RFW208 Field work Practice 5
RDB 209 Research Proposal 5
RDB 210 Human Resource Management 3
RDB 211 Principles of Procurement Practices and Techniques 3
RDB 212 Principles of Auditing 3
Total Number of Units
22

4.5 CERTIFICATE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

4.5.1 MAIN OBJECTIVE

The Certificate in Business Administration programme introduces the
fundamental concepts and practices of business to develop a broad-based
practical understanding of its context, purpose, and underlying functional
areas. To meet these goals, this professional certificate offers three
concentrations: Business Essentials, Business Administration Foundations, and
International Business. All three concentrations employ materials and
techniques that are consistent with modern principles and best practices,
providing knowledge and skills that can be used immediately. This certificate
offers the advantage of a curriculum that is overseen by an advisory board of
business and education leaders; has been approved by Ruaha Catholic
University and will be taught by working professionals with many years of
practical business experience.

4.5.2 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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The prerequisites for the certificate in Business Administration programme are

a Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or any other
qualifications equivalent to this with at least two passes.

4.5.3 DURATION OF THE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMME

The certificate programme is scheduled to run under a semester system in
which there are fifteen teaching weeks plus two examinations weeks per
semester. The certificate in Business Administration is designed to run for one
year.

4.5.4 CURRICULUM
Semester I: Core Courses

Course Code Course Title Units

RCB 101 Introduction to Business Management 2
RCB 102 Introduction to Commerce 3
RCB 103 Elementary Quantitative Methods 3
RPH 111 Social Ethics I 2
RCB 104 Principles of Accounting I 3
Introduction to Business Mathematics and
RCB 105 Statistics 3
RCB 106 Introduction to Marketing 2
RCB 107 Business Communication Skills 2
Total Number of Units 20
Semester II: Core Courses
Unit
Course Code Course Title s
RCB 108 Introduction to Business Law 3
RCB 109 Introduction to Economics 3
RCB 110 Principles of Accounting II 3
Introduction to Business Mathematics and Statistics
RCB 111 II 3
RPH 121 Social Ethics II 2
RCB 112 Introduction to Materials Management 3

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RCB 113 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 3

RCB 114 Business Communication Skills II 3
Total Number of Units 23

4.6 FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES ACADEMIC

STAFF

4.6.1 Full Time Staf

S/ Full Name Gend Position/Designa

Qualifications
n er tion

1 PhD(UK), PGCE(UK),
Mphil(Dublin),
Dr. Alex Ochumbo MBA(USA), BSC(Eco- Dean, Faculty of
M
USA), BA(Phil) BMS
(Dublin) BA(Theo-
Nairobi)
Dr. Theobald F.
2 Kipilimba Ph.D, (Richmond), Lecturer
M MBA (Richmond),
BBA (Richmond)

3 Dr. Dominicus Kasilo PhD (Netherlands), Senior Lecturer

M MBA, ADA. Dip.
(Mzumbe)

4 Prof. Robert Mabele PhD (UDSM), M.SC Professor

M (Tennessee), B.A
(UDSM)

5 Mr. David Mosoma** ADA (IFM, PGDEED

M (Dar, Assistant Lecturer
MSc(Mzumbe),
MBA(IUCo), BBA
6 Mr. Isidore Minani** (IUCo ), Assistant Lecturer
IT (RUCO),CCNA and Head of
M (RUCO) Department of
Accounting and
Finance
Esther Ikasu** MSc (Bradford),MBA
7 F (Mzumbe), ADBA Assistant Lecturer
(Mzumbe) and Head of

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Department of
Management Scs.

8 MBA (Dar) CPA, BBA Lecturer

Mr. Kabaka Ndenda** M
(Dar),

9 Mr. Walter Mbunda** M MA (Dar), BA (Dar) Assistant Lecturer

10 MBA (Dar),BBA
Mr. Romed Kavenuke M Assistant Lecturer
(SAUT)

11 Ms. Hawa Jumanne BBA (UDOM), Assistant Lecturer

F
MBA(IUCo)

12 Mr. Alberto MBA(IUCo), BSc Assistant Lecturer

M
Ndekwa** (RUCO)
MSc(USIU Nairobi),
13 Mr. Edward MPhil(NLTS Oslo), Assistant Lecturer
Mwaikali** M PGD (ISS The
Hague),

14 Ernest Mbasya ADA(CBE), Assistant Lecturer

M
MSc(Mzumbe)

15 Mr. Gasper Chuwa MBA(SAUT), Assistant Lecturer

M BEDCOM(Dar), IT
(TBR)

16 Mr. Alinanuswe MBA (IUCo), BBA Assistant Lecturer

M
Mwaikasu (IUCo)

17 Mr. Peter Kasanga MBA(Arusha), BBA Assistant Lecturer

M
(SAUT)

18 Ms. Hadija Matimbwa M MBA, BBA(Sokoine) Assistant Lecturer

19 Mr. Joseph Ndawi MSc(Mzumbe), Assistant Lecturer

M
BSc(Mzumbe)

20 Mr. Mtindya BBA(RUCO) Tutorial Assistant

M
Kalingani*

21 Ms. Eva Kapinga* F BBA(RUCO) Tutorial Assistant

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22 Ms. Happiness Ngowi MBA(IFM), Assistant Lecturer

F BBA(SAUT), CPA(T)
(NBAA)
4.6.2 Visiting Staf

S/ Full Name Gende Qualification

Position/Designation
n r s
M
1 Mr. Harun Mapesa MSc, ADCA Lecturer
M
2 Dr. Henry Challu Ph.D Senior Lecturer

3 Mr. Aaron Allan MBA, CPSP(T), Assistant Lecturer

M
ADPS(TIA)

4 Dr. Fredy PhD, MSc, BSc Senior Lecturer

M
Rwechungura

5 Dr. Benedicto PhD, MSc, Lecturer

M
K.Lukanima ADCA

Key:
** Ph.D Candidate
* Master’s Candidates

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5.0 DIRECTORATE OF SHORT COURSES AND CONTINUING

EDUCATION (DSCCE)

PREFACE

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The Directorate of Short Courses, Continuing Education and Consultation

services is part of an academic community with international reputation and
recognition.
The Directorate is a centre with modern and high-tech computer training and
maintenance facilities with competent Information and Communication
Technology (ICT) staff.
The Directorate offers diverse short courses, trainings and maintenance
services to the general public. The courses are conducted by competent
instructors/technicians, at competitive cost, which makes it the best choice
among community and development-oriented service providers countrywide.

The main objective of the Directorate is to impart liberal education to the

humanity by diversifying and complementing the services rendered by the
University, with the aim of promoting the development of the community in
which Ruaha Catholic University operates.

BACKGROUND
The Directorate was officially inaugurated in 2004 by the then Prime Minister
Hon. Frederick Sumaye, as the Cisco Networking Academy, under Ruaha
University College (RUCO)- the former Dr. Amon J. Nsekela Bankers Academy-
a constituent college of Saint Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT),
Mwanza, which was established in 1995, as a private secular institution of
higher learning.
Since its inception, through workshops and seminars, it has made impressive
progress in raising not only women’s awareness on Information and
Communication Technologies and broadening the strategic use of ICT by
women in important social justice and development processes, but also in
conducting ICT trainings to various organization staff, groups and individuals.
The directorate also provides a broad range of services comprising integrated
business application solutions, hardware and software maintenance, systems
integration, information security, Business consultancy, project management,
support and constancy to technically demanding clients in a diverse market
segments.
Our success and market recognition so far has been primary due to the
identification of the significance of professionalism. The Directorate is proud to
encompass a blend of qualified employees both technically and in managerial
levels that share a common principle, dedication to teamwork, and
commitment to accomplish RUCU's goals and objective.

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5.1 COURSES OFFERED

5.1.1 COMPUTER DRIVING CERTIFICATE (CDC):

Course Rationale
The CDC provides a simple and reliable means of identifying computer
competencies of both existing employees and future job applicants. By
adopting the CDC as a standard for all employees, one can ensure consistent
and desired levels of IT ability throughout the organisation.
Course Objectives
The CDC is designed for a person to ‘drive’ a computer with the same ease as
they might drive a car. Its aims are to:
1. Raise the general level of competence in IT.
2. Improve productivity at work.
3. Reduce user support costs.
4. Enable employers to invest more efficiently in IT.
5. Ensure that best practice and quality issues are understood and
implemented.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, a candidate must possess an O’ Level Secondary
Education certificate. No prior computing knowledge is required.
Structure of the Course :
The course is divided into seven modules:
Module 1: Concepts of Information Technology (IT)
Module 2: Using the Computer and Managing Files (Disk Management)
Module 3: Word Processing (Microsoft Word)
Module 4: Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel)
Module 5: Databases (Microsoft Access)
Module 6: Presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)
Module 7: Information and Communication (Internet and E-mail)

5.1.2 WEBPAGE FUNDAMENTALS CERTIFICATE

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Course Objectives
The course is designed for those who want to learn the art of creating web
sites.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, a candidate must possess an O’ level Secondary
school education Certificate with a least one principal or an equivalent
certificate from a recognised institute in any field and must have basic
knowledge in computer literacy.
Structure of the Course:
The course is divided into seven modules:
Module 1: introduction
Module 2: Website basics
Module 3: Cascading style sheets
Module 4: Introduction to multimedia
Module 5: JavaScript
Module 6: Introduction to DHTML
Module 7: Web hosting

5.1.3 INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF CISCO CERTIFIED NETWORK

ASSOCIATE (CCNA)
Course Rationale
The computer networks are emerging as a revolutionary force in our lives,
redefining the way we communicate, work, shop and play. Most companies
and organisations in Tanzania are shaking the bushes to find enough people
with the right cutting-edge skills to address the demand. The Cisco Networking
course is a timely response to these demands.
Course Objectives

To teach participants how to design, build and maintain computer networks

using Cisco Networking Technology: Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area
Network (WAN) using Cisco Networking Technology.

Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, a candidate must possess an O’ Level Secondary
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a recognised institute in any field. In addition candidates are required to have

a basic knowledge of computer literacy.
Structure of the Course:
The course is divided into four parts:
CCNA1 Introduction to Network
CCNA2 Network Basics
CCNA3 Routing and Switching Essentials
CCNA4 Routing Protocols
5.1.4 INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
(IT) ESSENTIALS
Course Rationale
With the increased use of computers in Tanzania, there is a dire need for
skilled personnel in maintaining and repairing the equipment. Moreover, as
businesses expand their computer networks, they will need the deployment of
network operating systems. IT Essentials will provide people with all the
knowledge they need to face these challenges and can serve as a stepping
stone to other courses such as the CCNA.
Course Objectives
IT Essentials
1. To teach students how to assemble, repair and troubleshoot computers.
2. To teach students to install and troubleshoot Windows and Linux
operating systems.
Admission Requirements
To qualify for admission, a candidate must possess an O’ Level Secondary
Education Certificate with at least four passes or an equivalent certificate from
a recognised institute in any field. In addition candidates are required to have
a basic knowledge of computer.
Structure of the Course:
IT Essentials : Computer Hardware and Softwares.

5.1.5 Secretarial and Office Management Certificate

The more skills secretaries have, the more time their organizational heads will
save and the organization, as a whole will become more effective.

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These trainings on Secretarial Skills have been designed to improve

knowledge and skills of secretarial staff in the public, private and NGO sector
organizations. The course will help participants to learn executive secretarial
skills.

Structure of the Course

Course Title Course Code

I. Business Communication Skills (BSC01)

o Introduction to communication
o Elements of communication

o The communication skills

o The basis of non verbal communication

o Learning the basics of listening

o Exploring language elements

o The parts of speech

o Verbs predicate agreement

o Nouns: plural form

o Nouns and pronouns possessive forms

o Pronouns: nominative and objective forms

o Conjunctions

o Prepositions

o Adjectives

o Structuring phrases an clauses

o Writing effective sentences

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o Building effective paragraphs

o Writing e-mail, memos, and letters

o Formatting business documents

o Writing memos

o Informing and requesting

o Responding to requests

o Persuasive communication

o Writing claims and adjustment messages

o Public relations letters

o Preparing and writing reports

o Writing informal reports

o Writing formal reports

o Meeting recording

2.Computer Application Package (CA01)

o Computer Application
o Advanced Microsoft word

o Advanced Microsoft Excel

o Internet and E-mail

3.Office Management Package (OM01)

o Office Organization

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o Handling the post

o Business documents
o Leadership style
o Time management

4. Secretarial Duties (SD01)

o Introduction
o Secretarial duties and functions

o Qualities of secretaries and relationship

o Reception

o Travel arrangement

o Office memory aids

o Telecommunication

o Filling and indexing

o Sources of information

5.2 COURSES ON TAILOR-MADE BASIS :

5.2.1 Certificate of Statistical Packages (e.g. SPSS)
SPSS is a computer program used for statistical data analysis. It is used by
market researchers, health researchers, survey companies, government,
education researchers, and others. In addition to statistical analysis, data
management and data documentation are features of the base software.
5.2.2 Certificate of Accounting Packages (e.g. Tally, QuickBooks)
This is a very practical course on computerized accounting with QuickBooks
and Tally software. QuickBooks and Tally are great tools that facilitates
transaction recording, posting to ledgers, writing checks, preparing invoices,
performing reconciliation and most importantly preparing the company
financial statements with a few simple clicks.

5.2.3 Geographical Information System (GIS)

A geographic Information System (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing,
analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially
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of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying

geographically-referenced information. In a more generic sense, GIS is a tool
that allows users to create interactive queries (user created searches),
analyze the spatial information, edit data, maps, and present the results of all
these operations
5.2.4 System Analysis and Design (SAD)
System analysis is the field dealing with analysis of systems and the
interaction within those systems. This field is closely related to operations
research. The system discussed within those systems analysis can be within
any field such as: industrial process, management, decision making process,
environmental protection processes, etc.
5.2.5 Management skills training
A manager's level in the organization determines the relative importance of
possessing technical, human, and conceptual skills. Top-level managers need
conceptual skills in order to view the organization as a whole. Conceptual skills
are used in planning and dealing with ideas and abstractions. Supervisors
need technical skills to manage their area of specialty. All levels of
management need human skills in order to interact and communicate with
other people successfully.

Upon completion of the training, the participant, at his/her level of

management, will be equipped with technical, human, or conceptual skills
required to get the best out of his duties.

Kindly note that tailor-made training fees are negotiable

5.3 SERVICES/SOLUTIONS RENDERED :

5.3.1 Systems Integration

We are specialist in understanding communication movement, designing
effective business solutions, implementing and managing network
infrastructure ranging from:

 Network Infrastructure design and implementation

 Structured cabling

 LAN and WAN

 Wireless connectivity

 Email and Internet solutions

 Application management

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 Network performance

 Network maintenance

 IT consulting

 Data Protection management

5.3.2 Managed Security Services

 Antivirus software
 Firewall, checkpoint
 Formation of IT security Policies and Procedures
 Intrusion detection System (IDS)
 Disaster recovery

5.3.3 E-Business Solutions

We have the resources that can add value to your organizations/business
relating to the use of the Internet. Some of the services we offer under this
area are:

 E-commerce strategy
 E-government

 Website design

 Intranet software solutions

5.3.4 Office equipment maintenance and repair (e.g. computers,

printers…)

The Directorate meets customers’ IT needs including preventive printer;

photocopy machine and computer hardware and software maintenance and
repair.
Kindly note that equipment repair rates are a function of the extent
of the equipment problem, hence negotiable

5.3.5 General Service Line

We also offer expertise in areas like supplying of computers, printers,

photocopies, and consumables, office stationery.

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5.4 DIRECTORATE OF SHORT COURSES ANDCONTINUING

EDUCATION ACADEMIC STAFF
NO NAME GE QUALIFICATION POSITION
Senior Instructor
1 Ms. Baraka Chuma F MSCE, CCNA,CCIA.
& Director
Certificate/Diplom
2 Mr. Anthony Challu M a in Computer Instructor
Studies
3 Robert Mwakajwanga M BSc Instructor

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6.0 INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (IAHS)

6.1 PREAMBLE

At the request of the Consolata Missionaries of Iringa Diocese, RUCU has

incorporated what used to be the Medical Laboratory Sciences School - Ikonda
in Makete District. The School offered a 3-year Diploma in Medical Sciences
designed to produce competent health laboratory technologists to support
primary health care activities at the District level. In order to incorporate that
programme into the RUCU academic structure, the Governing Board has
created an Institute of Allied Health Sciences (IAHS) which is headed by a
Director.
The Mission of the Institute is to support the health care delivery system by
training competent and caring health care givers in various fields, such as,
medical laboratory and pharmacy, in accordance with the operational
guidelines for the National Health Laboratory Services Policy and pharmacy
Council of Tanzania. This emphasizes a practical skill orientation and research
development in order to keep pace with developments and technology.

6.2 DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

The first programme of the Institute is the 3-year Diploma in Medical

Laboratory Sciences (DMLS) to produce competent health laboratory workers
for District level services of Primary Health Care.
6.2.1 Entrance Qualifications:
(a) Direct entrants
Credit passes in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics at “O”level with
Biology and Chemistry being major subjects.
(b) For those with an Equivalent qualification:
i) Medical Laboratory Assistant with (3) years experience plus
ii) A pass in selected Examinations recognised by Ruaha Catholic
University after obtaining an “O” level secondary school certificate.

6.2.2 Duration of the Diploma Programme:

The diploma programme is scheduled to run under a semester system
in which there are 18 teaching weeks plus 2 examinations weeks in each
semester. The Diploma in Medical Laboratory Sciences is designed to run for
three (3) years.

6.2.3 Structure of the programme and indicative training modules:

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Code Course Name Units

First year DMLS (Semester One)
RLS 100 – 102 Anatomy 1 12.0
RLS 104 - 105 Biochemistry 7.0
RLS 106 - 107 Communication Skills and introduction to
5.0
Information technology
RLS 108 Instrumentation 5.0
RLS 109 Specimen collection 1.0
RLS 110 Laboratory Safety First Aid 1.0
RLS 111 Health Biostatistics 3.0
First year (Semester two)
RLS 103 Anatomy 8.0
RLS 112 - 114 Human Physiology & Body fluids 7.0
RLS 115 Introduction to Microbiology 3.0
RLS 116 Introduction to Parasitological 3.0
RLS 117 Introduction to Histopathology 3.0
RLS 118 Introduction to Clinical Chemistry 3.0
RLS 119 Introduction to Haematology 3.0
RLS 120 Introduction to Blood Transfusion 1.0
RLS 121 – 123 Introduction to Molecular biology & Molecular
5.0
diagnostic
Second year (Semester three)
RLS 200 – 201 Blood Transfusion I 2.0
RLS 202 – 204 Clinical Chemistry I 3.0
RLS 205 – 210 Haematology I 4.0
RLS 211 – 212 Histopathology/Morbid Anatomy I 3.0
RLS 213 – 214 Microbiology/Immunology I 4.0
RLS 215 - 216 Parasitology I 5.0
LP Practical I 7.0
Second year (Semester four)
RLS 217 – 219 Blood Transfusion II 3.0
RLS 220 – 223 Clinical Chemistry II 4.0
RLS 224 – 226 Haematology II 3.0
RLS 227 – 229 Histopathology/Morbid Anatomy II 4.0
RLS 230 – 232 Microbiology II 4.0
RLS 233 - 234 Parasitology II 4.0

Third Year (Semester Five)

RLS 300 – 302 Clinical Chemistry III 4.0

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RLS 303 – 304 Haematology III 4.0

RLS 305 – 310 Health Laboratory Management, Health Systems
7.0
Research and Entrepreneurship
RLS 311 – 313 Histopathology/ Morbid Anatomy III 4.0
RLS 314 – 315 Health Entomology I 4.0
RLS 316 – 317 Microbiology III
RLS 335 Practical III 5.0

Third Year (Semester six)

RLS 318 – 319 Clinical Chemistry IV 2.0
RLS 320 – 321 Haematology IV 2.0
RLS 322 – 323 Health Policy (Non Examinable) 2.0
RLS 324 -327 Histopathology/ Morbid Anatomy IV 4.0
RLS 328 – 329 Health Entomology II 2.0
RLS 330 – 331 Microbiology IV 2.0
RLS 340 Field Practice 7.0
LP 333 Practical IV 4.0

6.3 DIPLOMA IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES

The programme is hosted by RUCU but under the auspices of Weil-

Bugando College of the Institute of Allied Health Sciences. The programme
runs for three (3) years.
6.3.1 Admission Requirements:
Entrance into the programme will require the applicant to be:
a) A holder of an “O” Level certificate with three (3) credits in
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics. Mathematics and
Chemistry should be major subjects or
b) A Pharmaceutical Assistant with at least 3 years of experience
and a pass in a special selection Examination set or recognised
by RUCU/TCU.
6.3.2 Duration of the Diploma Programme:
The diploma programme is scheduled to run under a semester system
in which there are 18 teaching weeks plus 2 examinations weeks in each
semester. The Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences is designed to run for three
(3) years.

6.3.3 Structure of the programme and indicative training modules:

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Code Course Name Units

First Year (Semester One)
RPT 100-101 Hygiene 5.0
RPT 102-104 Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry 6.5
RPT 105-106 Pharmaceutical Calculations I 6.0
RPT 107-108 Pharmaceutics Theory I 5.0
First year (Semester Two)
RPT 109-110 Anatomy and Physiology 8.0
RPT 111-112 Pharmaceutical Microbiology 6.0
RPT 113-114 Pharmaceutical Calculations II 3.0
RPT 115-116 Pharmaceutics Theory II 3.0
RPP 100-102 Pharmaceutics Practical I 4.0
Second Year (Semester Three)
RPT 200-201 Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry 7.0
RPT 202-203 Drugs and Medical Supplies Management I 4.0
RPT 204-205 Pharmacology I 4.0
RPT 206-208 Pharmaceutical Calculations III 7.0
RPT 209-210 Pharmaceutics Theory III 5.0
RPP 200 Pharmaceutics Practical II 2.0
Second Year (Semester Four)
RPT 211-213 Pharmacology 7.0
RPT 214 Forensic Pharmacy I 1.0
RPT 215-216 Drugs and Medical Supplies Management II 3.5
RPT 217-218 Pharmacology II 4.0
RPT 219-220 Pharmaceutics Theory IV 5.0
RPP 202 Pharmaceutics Practical III 2.0
Third Year (Semester Five)
RPT 300 Introduction to Entrepreneurship 1.0
RPT 301-302 Pharmacology III 2.0
RPT 303-304 Pharmaceutics Theory V 3.0
RPT 305 Forensic Pharmacy II 2.5
RPT 300 Pharmaceutics Practical IV 1.5
RPP 303 Field Project 7.0
Third year (Semester Six)
RPT 314 Community Pharmacy 2.0
RPT 305-308 Pharmacology IV 6.0
RPT 309-310 Pharmaceutics Theory VI 6.0
RPT 311-313 Drugs and Medical Supplies Management III 7.5

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RPT 315-316 Forensic Pharmacy III 5.0

RPP 302 Pharmaceutics Practical V 1.5

6.4 CERTIFICATE IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES

6.4.1 This programme is offered at the Main Campus at (RUCU) and LUDEWA
District at Lugarawa Health Training Institute.
The main objective of this course is to train Health
Laboratory Assistants who must be able to:
a. Make early, reliable and correct laboratory diagnosis at primary and
peripheral levels that will determine suitable treatment for the
patient, in order to minimize the cost of making wrong treatment.
b. Help the clinician to make early decisions whether to refer patients
for further management at a higher level.
c. Improve the quality of health care by better surveillance and
recognition of common disease epidemics or rare diseases in the
community, by utilization of laboratory information and provision of
relevant epidemiological data.
d. Give health education to the community on common diseases.
e. Ensure proper management of the peripheral laboratory and
exercise preventative maintenance of the laboratory equipment.
f. Attend various health emergency e.g. Cholera epidemics, etc

6.4.2 Admission Requirements:

(a) Direct Entry Requirements
A candidate must have a Certificate of Secondary Education (O-Level) or
equivalent with at least 2 “D” passes in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or
Mathematics OR
(b) Equivalent Entry Requirements
Form IV leavers who have attended one year course in the medical sciences
but subject to passing an Entrance Examination.

6.4.3 Duration of the Certificate Programme:

The certificate programme is scheduled to run under a semester
system in which there are 18 teaching weeks plus 2 examinations weeks in
each semester. The Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences is designed to
run for two (2) years.

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6.4.4 Structure of the programme and indicative training modules:

CODE COURSE TITLE UNIT
S
First year (Semester I)
RCM 100 Anatomy and Physiology 6
RCM 101 Biochemistry 4
RCM 102 Laboratory Safety and First Aid 6
RCM 103 Laboratory Instrumentation 4
RCM 104 Microscopy 6
RCM 105 Specimen Collection 4
First Year (Semester II)
RCM 106 Parasitology – Theory 6
RCM107 Parasitology – Practical 3
RCM 108 Microbiology/Immunology -Theory 1 6
RCM 109 Microbiology/Immunology - Practical 1 3
RCM 110 Haematology – Theory 1 6
RCM 111 Haematology- Practical 1 3
RCM 112 Clinical Chemistry- Theory 1 6
RCM 113 Clinical Chemistry- Practical 1 3
RCM 114 Blood Transfusion- Theory 1 3
RCM 115 Blood Transfusion- Practical 1 3
RCM 116 Histopathology 3

Second year (Semester III)

RCM 200 Entomology- Theory 5
RCM 201 Entomology- Practical 2.5
RCM 202 Microbiology/Immunology- Theory 5
RCM 203 Microbiology/ Immunology- Practical 2 2.5
RCM 204 Haematology – Theory 2 5
RCM 205 Haematology- Practical 2 2.5
RCM 206 Clinical Chemistry- Theory 2 5
RCM 207 Clinical Chemistry- Practical 2 2.5
RCM 208 Blood Transfusion Theories 2 2.5
RCM 209 Blood Transfusion- Practical 2 2.5
RCM 210 Quality assurance 2.5

Second Year (Semester IV)

RCM 211 Field Work 10

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RCM 212 Laboratory Management and Administration 4

RCM 213 Communication Skills/Counselling 4
RCM 214 Primary Health Care Concepts 4
RCM 215 Clinical Laboratory Practice 10
RCM 216 Laboratory Ethics 4
RCM 217 Quality assurance in health care delivery 4
RCM 218 Blood transfusion/Haematology theory 7.5
RCM 219 Blood transfusion/Haematology practical 5.0
RCM 220 Clinical Chemistry/Histology Theory 2.5
RCM 221 Clinical chemistry/History Practical 2.5
RCM 222 Microbiology Immunology Theory 5.0
RCM 223 Microbiology Immunology Practical 2.5
RCM 224 Parasitological/Entomology Theory 5.0
RCM 225 Parasitological/Entomology Practical 2.5

6.5 EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR IAHS DIPLOMA AND

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

6.5.1 General:
i) To pass any subject candidates must have obtained at least “C” grade
which will consist of 50% contribution from Continuous Assessment (C.A)
and 50% from end of semester examination.
ii) Candidates who obtain “C” grate and above in all subjects will be deemed
to have passed the examination.
iii) Final year candidates who pass all semester examinations will be
recommended for the award of the Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences
(DPS), Diploma in Diagnostic Radiography (DDR), and Diploma in Medical
Laboratory Sciences (MDLS) and Certificate in Medical Laboratory Sciences
of the Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU).

6.5.2 The Grading System Shall be As Follows:

Numeric Mark Letter Grade GPA

75-100 A 4.4-5.0
70-74 B+ 3.5-4.3
60-69 B 2.7-3.4
50-59 C 2.0-2.6
45-49 D 1.5-1.9

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=< 44 E 0.00-1.4

6.5.3 Disposal of Students:

The fate of a candidate is determined following the General University
Examinations regulations.
i) A candidate who obtains an overall GPA of less than 1.6 at the end of the
audit year shall be discontinued from studies.
ii) A candidates who fails in one or more subjects shall be allowed to sit for
the first supplementary during long vacation if he/she obtained an overall
GPA 1.6 or higher.
iii) A candidate who fails the supplementary with an overall GPA of less than
1.8 shall be discontinued from studies.
iv) A candidate who fails the first supplementary shall be allowed to proceed
to the next year of study and sit for a second supplementary provided
he/she obtains an overall GPA of 1.8 or higher.
v) A candidate who fails the second supplementary on the same subject shall
be discontinued regardless of the GPA he/she has; provided the Senate has
been satisfied with the results.

6.6 INSTITUTE OF ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCES (IAHS) ACADEMIC

STAFF

(A) School of Medical Laboratory Sciences

No NAME GE QUALIFICATION POSITION

BA(Biological)
1 Rev. Fr. Angelo Dutto M Catholic Univ.), Lecturer
MA(Theo.)

Senior Instructor &

Dipl. Med (Ifakara), Head of Medical
2 Mr. John Mahona Kitula M
BSc.(OUT) Laboratory
Sciences

DMLS(MUCHS,)
Mr. Badi Mohamed
3 M ADMLS(MUCHS), Senior Instructor
Salum
DHP. Ed (CEDHA)

4 Mr. Lukas Kuwoko M ADMLS, DMLS Senior Instructor

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(Microbiology) Cert.
Teach Methods

Mr. Shaban Omary BSc ( New South-

5 M Senior Instructor
Lushino Australia)

6 Ms Shahista Sadique F BSc. (Dar) Senior Instructor

Mr. Philip Shukran DMLS Ikonda,

7 M Instructor
Barnabas ADMLS(MUCHS)

DMLS Ikonda,
8 Ms Getrude Njau* F Instructor
ADMLS(MUCHS)

9 Mr. Essau Mdende M DMLS (Ikonda) Instructor

10 Mr. Gilbert Mtui Mark* M DMLS (Ikonda) Instructor

11 Mr. Eliangiringa Mushi M DMLS (RUCO) Instructor

12 Ms Leticia Mwanyika* F DMLS (RUCO) Assistant Instructor

13 Ms Victoria Kankutebe F DMLS (RUCO)) Assistant Instructor

Mr. Emmanuel
14 M DMLS (Ikonda) Instructor
Mwanisenga*

Mr. Ally Halikumbeye

15 M DMLS Tutor
Mwampashi*

16 Peter Mbena M DMLS Instructor

Mr. Emmanuel
17 M DMLS Instructor
Mawuyo

18 Ms. Sara Mbuligwe F DMLS Instructor

19 Sr. Kndida J. Mtega F ADMLS Senior Instructor

20 Mr. Fransiscus Kissinda M DMLS Instructor

21 Mr. Christian Massawe M DMLS Instructor

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Visiting Staf

1 Senior
Mr. Kimea Augustino M Instructo
Myephu ADMLS r
2 Diploma (Medical Instructo
M
Mr. Agapitus Mlengule Laboratory) r
3
Senior
Mr. China Mbilinyi M ADMLS Instructo
r
4
Instructo
Mr. Patrick Mtweve M DMLS
r

Key:
** Master’s Candidates
* Bachelor’s Candidates

(B) School of Pharmaceutical Science

No NAME GE QUALIFICATION POSITION

Senior Instructor &

1 Mr. Gasper Baltazary M B. Pharm.(MUHAS)
Ag. Director IAHS

Mr. Deogratias Senior Instructor &

2 M B. Pharm.(MUHAS)
Mwailenge Head of Pharmacy

Mr. Magessa Mafuru

3 M B. Pharm.(MUHAS) Senior Instructor
Machunde**

4 Mr. Deusdedit James M B. Pharm.(MUHAS) Senior Instructor

5 Mr. James Mpiluka M DPS (RUCO) Assistant Instructor

6 Ms Magreth Mhalule F DPS (RUCO) Assistant Instructor

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7 Mr. Goodluck Mdagi M B. Pharmacy(KIU) Senior Instructor

8 Mr. Samora Sanga M DPS (BUCHS) Instructor

Senior Instructor,
Head of
9 Mr. Petro Mdegela M B. Pharm. (MUHAS)
Department of
Pharmacy

Mr. Fadhili Mintanga

10 M B. Pharm. (MUHAS) Senior Instructor
Mwele

Visiting Staf

1 Senior
M
Mr. Alfred Antony B. Pharm Instructor
2 Senior
M
Mr. Dominic Mfoi B. Pharm Instructor
Diploma
3 M (Pharmaceutical
Mr. Mudhihir Ngakola Sciences) Instructor

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7.0 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:

7.1 A BRIEF HISTORY

The Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) library came into existence when the
former Ruaha University College (RUCO) was established in 2005. The Library
services which were formally located at the right hand side half of the ground
floor of the main building have now been moved to the new Library building
constructed adjacent to the Administrative Building. The new Library building
offers enough space for Library as well as conference services. The new library
is now known as "Benjamin William Mkapa Resource Centre".

7.2 OPENING HOURS:

08:30am – 10:00pm Monday – Friday

8:30am – 4:00pm Saturday.
Closed on Sunday and Public holidays.

7.3 INFORMATION RESOURCES:

 Electronic Journals and books.

 Various text and reference books covering different topics in
management, Computer Science, Law, Education, Business Studies
and other miscellaneous topics to mention but a few.
 Electronic resources are provided free of charge with assistance under
the INASP/PERI programme.

7.4 THE MAJOR SECTIONS :

o Book shelves
o Special reserve
o Processing room
o Open reading area
o Staff offices
o Computer room
o Seminar room
o Class rooms for masters students
o Conference room

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7.5 LIBRARY STAFF

QUALIFICATIO
No NAME GE POSITION
N

1 Chief Librarian Vacant

Information
Management
-TVU,
2 Mr Ponsiano A. Mwiru M Librarian
Certificate
Librarianship-
NCL

Postgraduate
Diploma Librarian
Librarianship-
3 Mr Onesmo L. Makafu M Aberystwyth-
Wales, Dipl.
Librarianship-
Makerere

B.A Library-
4 Ms. Agnes Lilawola F Librarian
Tumaini

Dipl. Library-
5 Bro Melkizedeck Mlula M Ass.Librarian
SLADS

Dipl.Library-
6 Ms. Tellacky H. Hatba F Ass.Librarian
SLADS

Certificate-
7 Sr. Theopista Lukosi F Library Ass.
Library, SLADS

Certificate-
8 Ms. Mwanakheri Lutala F Library Ass.
Library, RUCO

Certificate-
9 Ms. Alice Kibiki F Library Ass.
Library, RUCO

Certificate-
10 Ms. Marietha Lukosi F Library Ass.
Library, RUCO

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Certificate-
11 Ms. Lemina Ngoti F Library Ass.
Library, RUCO

Certificate-
12 Ms. Rahel Longo F Library Ass.
Library, RUCO

Certificate-
13 Ms. Hyasintha Wissa F Library Ass.
Library, RUCO

PART III: STUDENT SERVICES

8.0 THE STUDENTS’ GOVERNMENT

Like any other institution of higher learning in Tanzania, the University has a
student organisation, known as the Ruaha Catholic University Student
Organisation (RUCUSO). All registered students are automatic members and
enjoy all the rights and privileges granted to this body. Each registered
student is obliged to read RUCUSO By Laws and sign students agreement
form. From there on, a student is to live as per Vision and Mission of RUCU.
Each student is to pay a students’ government fee of Tshs 10,000 (or USD 10)
per each academic year. RUCUSO should be very vocal on issues relating to
improving the quality of the University and avoiding defending students who
violate University Regulations and Students By-Laws. Student representation
allows students’ views to be heard and assists the University in making
decisions that take into account student welfare.
Students are urged to abide by the representation principle by showing trust
in those who represent them and to avoid conduct that makes it difficult for
representatives to discharge their responsibilities for fear of being
misunderstood.
RUCU STUDENTS DRESS CODE: Undesired dresses are prohibited. Students
are to dress decently, modestly and smartly according to RUCU students by-
laws.

8.1 THE OFFICE OF STUDENTS' AFFAIRS

The office of students' affairs is headed by the Dean of Students who deals
with students' general welfare. This includes social and academic life at the
University. The Dean of Students assists and guides students in their daily life
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office of the Dean of Students also renders counselling/advice services to

individuals and/or a group of students as need arises.

8.2 ACCOMMODATION

Depending on the availability, students may be offered accommodation at the

Campus. Students are expected to comply with the students' by-laws
regarding campus residents. Any student who would like to use the service
must apply for it through the Dean of Students.
Accommodation fee must be paid from July to 15 th September of each year.
There are three types of on campus hostel rooms: 2 people bedrooms @ Ths.
400,000/=, 3 people bed rooms @Ths 350,000/=, and 4-8 beds @ Ths.
300,000/= (contact 0754581858 or 0262702431 and Fax 0262703563).
The accommodation fee for undergraduate is for two semesters only.
The accommodation fee for postgraduate students is Ths. 675,000/= for 12
months from 1st October to 31st September of each year.
There are private hostels for girls and boys like:
1. Gangilonga: with rooms of 4,6,8 and 10 beds per room @ Ths
300,000/= (contact tel; 0767 358000)
2. Living Light: with rooms of 2,3,4 and 5/6/7/10 beds will cost Ths
350,000/=, 300,000/= and 250,000/= per bed respectively
(contact tel. 0764522952)
3. There is a private hostel for boys: Kichangani with rooms for 4, 6
and 8 beds per room @ Ths 275,000/= contact 0784 420210.
8.2.1 Funeral Services
In case a student dies during the semester and she/he is at Iringa Municipality,
the RUCU will be responsible to transport the corpse to its domicile place as
indicated in admission records of the deceased. The University will incur the
following costs:
I) The body preservation/treatment
II) The coffin
III) Transport to and from the deceased’s domicile or cemetery
IV) Condolence
There shall be the requiem mass/prayers depending on the religion of the
deceased.
The funeral committee comprises of the following members:
i) Dean of students – Chairperson
ii) Matron
iii) Chaplain
iv) Respective head of Department - Secretary

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v) Bursar
vi) Personnel Officer
vii) Three students’ representatives from RUCUSO
The committee chairperson will convene the committee meeting as soon as
death occurs.

8.3 CATERING SERVICES

The services are outsourced. Students may use the services on the terms
offered by the caterer. The prices are to be negotiated and are expected to be
generally affordable by students.

8.4 HEALTH SERVICES

The University is not responsible for students’ insurance against sickness or

accident. However, it is advisable for each student to insure against such risks
unless his/her sponsor suggests otherwise. Hence each student who is not a
member of any health insurance scheme shall pay Tshs 60,000/ per year
towards National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) service. In addition,
consultation with a private medical practitioner is the students’ responsibility.

8.5 SPORTS AND RECREATION

RUCU has facilities for sports and recreation allowing students to participate in
popular indoor and outdoor games such as football, basketball, volleyball,
netball, pool and darts. With the assistance of the Dean of Students, 'the
Students' Sports Committee arranges and conducts sports programmes and
participation in and outside competitions. There are also Students' Canteens,
where students have an opportunity to make full use of the bar facilities.
On special occasions, films are shown to members of the RUCU community.
Students can also arrange, through the RUCUSO Social Welfare Ministry, social
functions such as dances, drama, and so forth.

8.6 RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

The Chaplaincy looks after the spiritual life and needs of the Christian
Community. The office also coordinates all religious affairs in the University.

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