Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Sustainable Energy Science and Engineering (MSc SESE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Physics, Chemistry, Agricultural, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related degrees.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe the technical requirements, potential environmental impacts, and efficiencies of energy technologies
• (ii) Demonstrate understanding of relevant scientific theories, ideas, methodologies and the newest technologies in renewable energy.
• (iii) Demonstrate an understanding of the various types of energy demand and identify appropriate application in particular focus on heating and ventilation systems, energy management and conservation, thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
• (iv) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the sustainable energy science and engineering.
• (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the sustainable energy science and engineering discipline.
• (vi) Demonstrate the ability to select efficient energy storage materials and design of energy storage systems.
• (vii) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• (viii) Acquire practical skills through experience obtained in laboratories, workshops, individual and group research work and working computer software.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics (BuSH 6007)
• (ii) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (BuSH 6008)

Programme cores

• (i) Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101)
• (ii) Outreach and Internship (MEWE 6102)

Programme specialties :

(i) Renewable Energy Engineering

• (a) Renewable Energy Technology (SESE 6230)
• (b) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems (SESE 6231)
• (c) Passive Solar Energy Technology (SESE 6232)
• (e) Energy Management (SESE 6234)
• (f) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria (MaSE 6101)
• (g) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology (SESE 6235)

(ii) Sustainable Power Generation and Energy Utilization

• (a) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (b) Combined Heat and Power Technology
• (c) Sustainable Power Generation System
• (d) Sustainable Energy Utilization Systems
• (e) Thermal Comfort and Indoor Climate
• (f) Applied Refrigeration and Heat Pump Technology
• (g) Hydraulic Turbo-machinery
• (h) Combustion Theory
• (i) Measurement Techniques in Energy Technology

(iii) Smart Grid Technology

• (a) Introduction to Smart Grid
• (b) Advanced Electronics
• (c) Power quality in power distribution systems
• (d) Data security and privacy in Smart Grid
• (e) Data Communication and Computer Networks
• (f) Wireless and Mobile/Cellular Communications
• (g) Operating Systems
• (h) Renewable Energy Technology
• (i) Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
• (j) Energy Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Molecular Biomedical Engineering (BioE) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :
(a) (a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree in specialty subjects, with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning. Students who need to join the Masters of Molecular Biomedical Engineering programme shall therefore need to have the following specialty (Engineering) specific qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bachelor of electrical and biomedical engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Biotechnology, Molecular Biology; Biomedical Technology, Clinical chemistry; Biochemistry, Biotechnology/Bioengineering, Analytical Chemistry or any other related engineering discipline for postgraduate course.
(b) (b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade in addition to above specialty specific qualifications.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe vaccine and drug development and delivery systems and molecular diagnostics, including biosensors.
• (ii) Explain thermodynamics concepts in biological systems and its application in real situations.
• (iii) Describe concepts of bioreactor designing.
• (iv) Apply skills for developing diagnostic assays, vaccine, drugs and their delivery systems, biosensors
• (v) Design and develop bioreactors.
• (vi) Apply skills required for analysis of DNA/RNA, protein sequence data (OMICs data), purification of proteins/enzymes and analysis of protein/enzyme functions.
• (vii) Conduct hands on biomedical research in living labs/models and industrial in bioproduct development; vaccines and diagnostics development.
• (viii) Communicate scientific ideas to specialized and non-specialized audience.
• (xi) Design and develop molecular diagnostics assays and sensors using engineering concepts.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Common Core at School Level

• (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
• (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
• (iv) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation (Bio engineering research)

Programme cores

• (i) (BIOS 6101) Molecular and cell biology

Programme specialties :

(i) Health and Biomedical Sciences

• (a) (BioE 6201) Mathematics for Biosciences
• (b) (BioE 6202) Biosensors
• (c) (BioE 6203) Functional Genomics
• (e) (BioE 6204) Design and Development of Molecular Diagnostics and devices
• (f) (BioE 6205) Nanoscience

Electives :

• (a) (BioE 6301) Protein Design and Engineering
• (b) (BioE 6302) Advanced Biological Thermodynamics
• (c) (BioE 6303) Bioreactor Design and Operations
• (e) (BioE 6304) Microbial Engineering
• (f) (BioE 6305) Practical Course in Genetic Engineering
• (g) (BioE 6306) Protein Chemistry and Catalysis
• (h) (BioE 6307) Material analysis
• (i) (BioE 6308) Novel drug technology and dosage
• (j) (BioE 6309) Vaccinology
• (k) (BioE 6310) Synthestic biology
• (l) (BioE 6311) Bioprocess engineering
• (m) (BioE 6312) Bioengineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• (n) (BioE 6313) Microbial physiology

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Biodiversity and Ecosystem Management must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0 or its equivalent in the field of biological or life sciences from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants for admission into this MSc programme holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) MUST have at least average of “C” in Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and an average of “B” grade in the core subjects related to this, which are biological or life sciences.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• (i) Describe ecological theory with conservation management practices
• (ii) Apply appropriate statistical tests
• (iii) Expected the knowledge acquired to address how to manage threats and losses of biodiversity in Tanzania and around the world.
• (iv) Describe and characterize fundamentals of ecosystem processes and functioning as well as goods and services accrued from this.
• (v) Explain the best practices of harnessing and benefiting from biodiversity as they occur in nature and their bio-prospective nature.
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• At the end of this program students will be able to:
• (i) Acquire and use effective arguing, writing and presentation/speaking skills particularly those related to biodiversity and ecosystem management.
• (ii) Apply statistical skills to analyse ecological data sets
• (iii) Apply acquired in-depth lab skills to carry out experiments related to biodiversity
• (iv) Locate inspect relevant literature to write scientific reports and publications
• (v) Implement established skills to develop grant proposals
• (vi) Implement techniques and approaches to facilitate development of evidence- based conservation and management practices that ensure sustenance in biodiversity conservation and improved livelihoods of the people
• (vii) Communicate, argue and debate in public scientific forums
• (viii) Design, argue and defend appropriate conservation practices to the wider audience
• (xi) Develop, conceptualize conservation discussions and provide appropriate response
• (x) Developing and implement competent frameworks that can guide the writing process of high-quality scientific publications
• (xi) Communicate clearly scientific results to the public

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (LSBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach and internship
• (iii) (LSBE 6401) Graduate Seminars
• (iv) (LSBE 6402) Research Seminars and Conferences
• (v) (LSBE 6901) Dissertation
• (vi) (LSBE 6196) Thesis

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (BiEM 6201) Microbial Diversity and Bio-prospecting
• (ii) (BiEM 6202) Natural Products in Biodiversity
• (iii) (BiEM 6221) Biodiversity Science and Conservation planning
• (iv) (BiEM 6222) Conservation Governance

Elective Courses :

• (i) (BiEM 6201) Microbial Diversity and Bio-prospecting
• (ii) (BiEM 6202) Natural Products in Biodiversity
• (iii) (BiEM 6221) Biodiversity Science and Conservation planning
• (iv) (BiEM 6222) Conservation Governance

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Human Nutrition and Dietetics must have obtained :
(a) Possession of at least second class Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition, Home Economics and Human Nutrition, Food Science and Technology, Community Nutrition, Dietetics and related fields with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent from an accredited University or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) The applicant must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Explain the nutrition management of different disease conditions
• (ii) Outline nutrition and health principles to promote well being
• (iii) Link nutrition and disease management
• (iv) Demonstrate how to conduct nutrition assessment
• (v) Illustrate different ways of analysing nutrition data
• (vi) Design meals/diets for different physiological status and disease conditions
• (vii) Design and conduct research in their field of study
• (viii) Be able to communicate study results/findings
• (ix) Be able to do nutritional management of patients
• (x) Be able to prioritise nutrition interventions to complement the physician’s management of patients.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (LiBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (HuND 6102) Advanced Nutrition Assessments and Surveillance

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (HuND 6204) Advanced Nutritional Epidemiology
• (ii) (HuND 6202) Advanced Nutritional Biochemistry
• (iii) (HuND6203) Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
• (iv) (HuND 6223) Nutrition in Emergencies
• (v) (HuND 6206) Advanced Maternal and Child Nutrition
• (vi) (HuND 6201) Therapeutic Nutrition
• (vii) (HuND 6222) Food and Nutrition Security
• (viii) (HuND 6221) Programme Design, Implementation, Monitoring and Evaluation
• (ix) (HuND 6225) Nutrition in Exercise and Sports
• (x) (HuND 6224) Ergogenic Aids and Sports Performance

Graduate Seminars:

• (i) (LiBE 6402) Research Seminar and conferences I

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Food Science and Biotechnology (MSc. FoSB) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning and,
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization and,
(c) The applicant must satisfy the Programme and specialty specific requirements as specified by the respective School/Department hosting the programme.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Gain in depth knowledge of postharvest handling/processing technologies, food quality and safety.
• (ii) Demonstrate understanding on the functional foods source, bioactive ingredients and examine or evaluate their role in health promotion and disease prevention; health claims and regulatory issues related to functional foods.
• (iii) Describe technologies/methods used in food components extraction.
• (iv) Differentiate biochemical and analytical skills used for routinely testing/analysing of food components and toxins/pathogens in food laboratory and biotechnology industry.
• (v) Interpret food safety systems and regulatory framework.
• (vi) Compose, test/conduct and validate methods for food analysis and data interpretation.
• (vii) Demonstrate skills of industrial production of microbial metabolites and their applications in food processing.
• (viii) Demonstrate effective scientific writing and presentation skills
• (ix) Design a unit operation and a process flow in a food industry, master principles of food processing and preservation, select appropriate food processing and preservation methods/technologies
• (x) Recommend and use-processing techniques (conventional vs. emerging) potentially applied in food industry for food value addition/product development.
• (xi) Master, design, manage and coordinate research and developmental programs such as Food safety systems, postharvest losses management, food fortification etc. Course categories

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (LiBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (LSBE 6102) Outreach program

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (FoSB 6201) Postharvest handling and Processing Technologies – I
• (ii) (FoSB 6202) Postharvest Handling and Processing Technologies – II
• (iii) (FoSB 6221) Food Safety Issues
• (iv) (FoSB 6222) Food Quality Assurance and Control

Elective Courses:

• (i) (FoSB 6301) Total Quality Management in Food Industry
• (ii) (FoSB 6302) Food Product Development
• (iii) (FoSB 6303) Food Law and Regulations
• (iv) (FoSB 6304) Functional Foods
• (v) (FoSB 6305) Food Mycotoxicology
• (vi) (FoSB 6306) Trends in Food Technology
• (vii) (FoSB 6307) Advanced Food Chemistry
• (viii)(FoSB 6308) Food Microbiology
• (ix) (FoSB 6309) Food Analysis and Instrumentation
• (x) (FoSB 6310) Industrial Food Biotechnology

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second class Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related fields with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Describe agricultural production systems technologies
• (ii) Predict the agricultural production potential and capacity of natural resources and prevent the degradation of soil, water quality and biological diversity
• (iii) Explain and apply cutting-edge technologies in sustainable agriculture.
• (iv) Apply improved techniques to manipulate agricultural production systems through technological advancements
• (v) Develop market-driven agricultural technologies by utilizing natural resources in a profitable manner
• (vi) Design agricultural production systems and become leading scientists and service providers in sustainable agriculture
• (viii) Communicate the research results to experts and non-expert audience.
• (ix) Design a unit operation and a process flow in a food industry, master principles of food processing and preservation, select appropriate food processing and preservation methods/technologies
• (x) Recommend and use-processing techniques (conventional vs. emerging) potentially applied in food industry for food value addition/product development.
• (xi) Master, design, manage and coordinate research and developmental programs such as Food safety systems, postharvest losses management, food fortification etc.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (LiBE 6101) Research Methods and Statistics
• (ii) (LSBE 6102) Master’s Outreach and Internship
• (iii) (SBE6401) Master’s Graduate Seminar
• (iv) (LSBE 6901) Master’s Dissertation
• (v) (SuAg 6101) Issues in Sustainable Agriculture

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (SuAg 6201) Molecular Plant Pathology
• (ii) (SuAg 6202) Plant Molecular Breeding
• (iii) (SuAg 6203) Managing Agro-ecosystems

Elective Courses:

• (i) (SuAg 6301) Sustainable Crop Protection and Soil Health Management
• (ii) (SuAg 6302) Plant Tissue Culture
• (iii) (SuAg 6303) Application of Engineering in Life Sciences
• (iv) (SuAg 6304) Economic Aspects of Biotechnology
• (v) (SuAg 6305) Molecular Biotechnology
• (vi) (SuAg 6306) Plant Virology
• (vii) (SuAg 6307) Sustainable Crop Production
• (viii)(SuAg 6308) Seed Science and Seed Systems
• (ix) (SuAg 6309) Applied Plant Pathology
• (x) (SuAg 6310) Metabolic Engineering and Molecular Farming
• (xi) (SuAg 6311) Abiotic and Biotic Stress Biology
• (xii) (SuAg 6312) Molecular Techniques in Life Sciences
• (xiii)(SuAg 6313) Agricultural Entomology
• (xiv) (SuAg 6314) Agriculture Enterprise Management
• (xv) (SuAg 6315) Livestock Production and Management

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Public Health Research (MSc. PHR) must have obtained :
(a) A candidate for this programme must have a first degree with a GPA of at least 3.0/5 in relevant subjects from a recognized university/institute
(b) The applicant must have an experience in related field of at least two years.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Appraise the complexity of public health and health system realities that enables effective engagement as a public health researcher in the African context.
• (ii) Liaise with relevant partners from civil society, research and policy to prioritize public health research gaps and influence evidence-based decision making.
• (iii) Design public health research to international standard with multidisciplinary teams.
• (iv) Analyze public health research to international standard with multidisciplinary teams.
• (v) Communicate public health research to international standard with multidisciplinary teams.
• (vi) Mobilize resources and manage public health research projects.
• (viii) Demonstrate professionalism and sound ethics in all conduct.
• (ix) Incorporate a pro-poor and equity approach in all research undertakings as well as in recommendations derived from research.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6002) Philosophy, Ethics & Social Imperatives
• (ii) (BuSH 6003) Foundations of Law in Science, Engineering and Technology
• (iii) (BuSH 6004) Innovation Management & Competitiveness
• (iv) (BuSH 6005) Entrepreneurship & ManagementProgramme

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (RePH 6101) Research Management and Professional skills
• (ii) (RePH 6102) Population Health and Health Determinants
• (iii) (RePH 6103) Health Systems, Policy and Ethics
• (iv) (RePH 6104) Conceptualization of research 7 Credits
• (v) (RePH 6105) Study Design and Tools
• (vi) (RePH 6106) Basics in Analysis

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (RePH 6201) Advanced Epidemiology
• (ii) (RePH 6202) Advanced Quantitative analysis methods
• (iii) (RePH 6203) Infectious and non- infectious diseases
• (iv) (RePH 6221) Intervention trials design and management
• (v) (RePH 6201) Advanced Epidemiology
• (vi) (RePH 6202) Advanced Quantitative analysis methods
• (vii) (RePH 6241) Policy Analysis and Health Systems
• (viii) (RePH 6242) Economic Evaluation of Health Programs
• (ix) (RePH 6243) Advanced Qualitative Analysis Method

Elective Courses:

• (i) (RePH 6301) Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and spatial analysis
• (ii) (RePH 6302) Scientific Reading and writing

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master’s of Information Systems and Network Security (ISNS) must have obtained :
(a) Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or equivalent for classified degrees, and an average of B for unclassified degrees in Information and Communication Technology related fields.
(b) These fields include but are not limited to Information Systems; Information Technology; IT Security, Informatics; Software Engineering; Computer Science; and Computer Engineering. Candidates with different levels of education such as Post Graduate Diploma (at least a GPA of 4) on top of an Advanced Diploma in a field closely related to Information and Communication Technology field and have attained the above mentioned required passes are also eligible for consideration to admission to the program.
(c) and/or post graduate Diploma at accredited universities or similar institutions of higher learning which issue academic documents in languages other than English shall submit notarized English translations of all supporting documentation including, transcripts and certificates. All university qualifications obtained from foreign institutions must be authenticated by the Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU).

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Understand and gain fundamental knowledge of advanced operating system and management; network programming; network defense and countermeasures; distributed and parallel programming; data centre management.
• (ii) Understand the basics of information and network security and applications
• (iii) Understand fundamentals of system development methodology, Design of information and network security systems and develop a basic understanding of Internet of Things in Embedded systems
• (iv) Understand best practices in scientific innovation, Intellectual property, and entrepreneurship; roles, challenges, opportunities and lessons
• (v) Fundamentals of research methods and Communication
• (vi) Scientific proposal upraising, report writing and presentation fundamentals
• (vii) Effective communication skills, attitude and ethics for personal and career development
• (viii) Develop Mobile and wireless applications, troubleshoot faults in applications and Effective writing and presentation
• (ix) Troubleshooting design fails in electronic circuits, Contribute by research and innovation to solve wireless and mobile computing problems
• (x) Devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions in the field of wireless and mobile computing
• (xi) Understand the impact of engineering solutions in the information and network security in the context of sustainable development
• (xii) Interdisciplinary view of point: Through the business related courses, students will develop an affinity to look at issues from different perspective by incorporating the complexity of business processes in decision making.
• (xiii) Through the design components of courses, students will develop solutions through team effort, develop listening attitude and being team player, through these design tasks students will develop prototypes/programmes and solution to various tasks
• (xiv) Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
• (xv) Communicate professionally, demonstrate professional ethics and have an enlightened level of responsibility with a well-developed attitude for personal and professional development
• (xvi) Become a masters graduate in Information Systems and Network Security specialty

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy and Ethics
• (ii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (CCSE 6011) Outreach and Internship

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (ISNS 6201) Advanced Operating System and Management
• (ii) (ISNS 6202) Information System & Network Security
• (iii) (ISNS 6203) Network Programming
• (iv) (ISNS 6204) Application Security
• (v) (ISNS 6205) Cyber Forensics
• (vi) (ISNS 6206) PKI and Biometrics
• (vii) (ISNS 6207) Network Defense and Counter measures
• (viii) (ISNS 6208) Ethical Hacking
• (ix) (ISNS 6209) IT Service Management
• (x) (ISNS 6210) Cloud Computing
• (xi) (ISNS 6211) Distributed Computing
• (xii) (ISNS 6212) Parallel Programming
• (xiii) (ISNS 6213) Storage Area Network
• (xiv) (ISNS 6214) Security Standards and Audit
• (xv) (ISNS 6215) Software Engineering
• (xvi) (ISNS 6216) Data Centre Management
• (xvii) (ISNS 6217) Infrastructure Management & Virtualization
• (xviii)(ISNS 6218) Cloud Security Services

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Masters of Science in Embedded and Mobile Systems (MSc.EMoS) must have obtained :
(a) Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning with GPA of at least 3.0/5.0 or equivalent for classified degrees, and an average of B for unclassified degrees in Information and Communication Technology related fields.
(b) These fields include but are not limited to Information Systems; Informatics; Mobile Computing; Wireless Networks; Software Engineering; Computer Science, electronics and Computer Engineering. Candidates with different levels of education such as Post Graduate Diploma (At least a GPA of 4) on top of an Advanced Diploma in a field closely related to Information and Communication Technology field and have attained the above mentioned required passes are also eligible for consideration to admission to the program.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Understand and gain fundamental knowledge of advanced programming for; mobile devices, operating systems, object-oriented and parallel programming
• (ii) Understand the basics of wireless Communication sensor networks and network security
• (iii) Understand fundamentals of system development methodology, Design of wireless communication circuits and develop a basic understanding of Internet of Things in Embedded systems
• (iv) Understand best practices in scientific innovation, Intellectual property, and entrepreneurship; roles, challenges, opportunities and lessons
• (v) Fundamentals of research methods and Communication
• (vi) Scientific proposal upraising, report writing and presentation fundamentals
• (vii) Effective communication skills, attitude and ethics for personal and career development
• (viii) Develop Mobile and wireless applications, troubleshoot faults in applications and Effective writing and presentation
• (ix) Troubleshooting design fails in electronic circuits, Contribute by research and innovation to solve wireless and mobile computing problems
• (x) Devise and conduct experiments, interpret data and provide well informed conclusions in the field of wireless and mobile computing
• (xi) Understand the impact of engineering solutions in the wireless and mobile computing area in the context for sustainable development
• (xii) Interdisciplinary view of point: Through the business related courses, students will develop an affinity to look at issues from different perspective by incorporating the complexity of business processes in decision making.
• (xiii) Through the design components of courses, students will develop solutions through team effort, develop listening attitude and being team player, through these design tasks students will develop prototypes/ programmes and solution to various tasks
• (xiv) Writing of scientific reports in an acceptable manner, present scientific work with right etiquette
• (xv) Communicate professionally, demonstrate professional ethics and have an enlightened level of responsibility with a well-developed attitude for personal and professional development
• (xvi) Become a masters graduate in Information Communication Sciences and Engineering in different specialty

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (CCSE 6001) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (CCSE 6011) Outreach and Internship
• (iii) (WIMC 6104) Graduate Seminar

Speciality Courses :

• (i) (WIMC 6201) Operating Systems Programming
• (ii) (WIMC 6202) Advanced Object Oriented Programming
• (iii) (WIMC 6203) System Development Methodology
• (iv) (WIMC 6204) Advanced Programming on Mobile Devices – I
• (v) (IMC 6205) Advanced Programming on Mobile Devices – II
• (vi) (WIMC 6206) Wireless Sensor Networks
• (vii) (WIMC 6207) Wireless Communications
• (viii) (WIMC 6208) Network Security and Cryptography for Wireless Devices
• (ix) (WIMC 6209) Internet of Things and Embedded Systems
• (x) (WIMC 6210) Compact Framework for Microsoft Windows Mobile
• (xi) (WIMC 6211) Database Technologies
• (xii) (WIMC 6212) Parallel Programming
• (xiii) (WIMC 6213) Mobile Adhoc Networks
• (xiv) (WIMC 6214) Wireless Programming and Applications Development
• (xv) (WIMC 6215) Digital Signal Processing
• (xvi) (WIMC 6216) Security in Wireless and Mobile Systems
• (xvii) (WIMC 6217) Mobile Satellite Communication Network
• (xviii)(WIMC 6218) Design of Communication Circuits

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering (MSc. MaSE) must have obtained :
(a) Students should have successful completion of bachelor’s degree in; Water Resources Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering and other related fields/equivalent or in a relevant area with GPA of 3.0/5.0
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, concepts and facts of materials science and engineering;
• (ii) Acquire necessary fundamental knowledge of advanced material science and are able to apply this knowledge to the proper use of variety of materials;
• (iii) Become fully aware of multi-disciplinary nature of the materials science and engineering master’s program;
• (iv) Acquire knowledge about all classes of materials and their structure, properties, processing, applications and performance;
• (v) Understand legal, economic, social, and managerial considerations of the materials science and engineering discipline; and
• (vi) Acquire a well-rounded education preparing them to contribute effectively as individual professional and as a team member in academia industry and government.
• (vii) Apply materials and engineering tools to analyze problems.
• (viii) Be able to convert materials into different products through creativity and innovation.
• (ix) Demonstrate the ability to solve materials selection and design problems by integrating knowledge from the program’s constituent courses;
• (x) Properly use experimental, statistical, and computational methods, along with critical thinking skills to address and design problems.
• (xi) Communicate effectively orally, and in writing the concepts and results of investigation to both technical and non-technical audiences. Develop general transferable skills that are applicable to a wide range of situations including information technology, information retrieving and communication.
• (xii) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and InternshipSpeciality courses

Elective Courses :

• (i) (MaSE 6201) Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria
• (ii) (MaSE 6202) Materials Characterization
• (iii) (MaSE 6203) Programming Language in Materials Research
• (iv) (MaSE 6204) Physical Metallurgy
• (v) (MaSE 6205) Energy Simulation in Building Design
• (vi) (MaSE 6206) Composites Materials
• (vii) (MaSE 6207) Instrumentation Techniques in Nuclear Research
• (viii) (MaSE 6208) Nanomaterials Science and Engineering
• (ix) (MaSE 6209) Global Technology and Development
• (x) (MaSE 6210) Physical Chemistry
• (xi) (MaSE 6211) Environmental Degradation of Materials
• (xii) (MaSE 6212) Ceramic Materials
• (xiii) (MaSE 6213) Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis
• (xiv) (MaSE 6214) Sustainable Energy Resources and Energy Harvesting
• (xv) (MaSE 6215) Thermoelectrics
• (xvi) (MaSE 6216) Solar Energy Systems

Graduate Seminar

• (i) (MEWE 6401) Graduate Seminar
• (ii) (MaSE 6400) Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Environmental Science and Engineering (MSc EnSE) must have obtained :
(a) A good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, the appropriate fields will include Earth Sciences; Environmental Science; Biological Sciences; Environmental Chemistry; Agricultural Sciences; Environmental Engineering; Civil Engineering; Agricultural Engineering; Marine Sciences and/or related degrees.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• • (i) Water Chemistry and Microbial Ecology of aquatic systems
  • (ii) Sources, conversion and transportation of vital chemical components for overall water quality in surface water systems, groundwater systems and marine recipients
  • (iii) Characterization of water quality and performance of aquatic process analysis based on continuity principles and biogeochemical conversion processes
  • (iv) How to stay current in environmental science and engineering through application of appropriate information resources and industrial contacts
  • (v) Technologies for treatment of potable water, and municipal and industrial wastewater
  • (vi) Exploration, development, operation and decommissioning of offshore oil and gas installations
  • (vii) Criteria for environmental risk assessment, including key parameters for fate and effect evaluations in receiving aquatic systems
  • (viii) Issues related to Climate Change impacts, adaptation and mitigation measures and environmental governance
  • (ix) Environmental pollution in soils, air and aquatic media
  • (x) Remote sensing and GIS as research tools for environmental monitoring and assessment
  • (xi) Apply and evaluate disciplinary knowledge to diagnose aquatic ecological problems and suggest adequate solutions based on holistic ecological reasoning, including analysis and evaluation of field data
  • (xii) Be able to apply basic field equipment for limnological and hydrological measurements including sampling techniques of sediments and free water masses. Furthermore, graduates will be able to know how to perform fundamental laboratory methods for water quality analysis and laboratory tests for design and operational analysis of treatment unit processes
  • (xiii) Be competent for work in water quality and ecotoxicological laboratories, and acquainted with methods for water quality characterisation and toxic analyses. The candidate can adequately document analytical results including formal reporting
  • (xiv) Be able to perform advanced-level water and wastewater characterization, including laboratory testing, and apply mass and energy balances for design, and operational analysis of treatment processes
  • (xv) Be able to use advanced computer tools and system models for simulation and system identification of terrestrial, atmospheric and aquatic systems
  • (xvi) Be able to apply key parameters for environmental risk management and apply environmental risk assessment tools to relevant problems in the oil and gas industry

Graduates of MSc in Environmental Science and Engineering will be able demonstrate abilities to:

• (i) Contribute to original analysis, innovation and entrepreneurship via development and realization of sustainable products, systems and solutions
• (ii) Possess a profound understanding of environmental, human health, and societal consequences of ecological impacts on aquatic environments, and competences to view these in ethical and life-cycle perspectives
• (iii) Communicate, debate and defend, clearly and systematically, findings and generated insights, and provide rational underpinning of these in oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences, making use of appropriate information and communication technologies.

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship Speciality courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Environmental Science Specialty

• (i) (EnSE 6250) Environmental Chemistry
• (ii) (EnSE 6254) Atmospheric Sciences
• (iii) (EnSE 6265) Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology
• (iv) (EnSE 6266) Environmental Pollution
• (v) (EnSE 6267) Environmental Governance
• (vi) (HWRE 6275) Remote Sensing and GIS
• (vii) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation

Environmental Engineering Specialty

• (i) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
• (ii) (EnSE 6252) Environmental Modelling
• (iii) (EnSE 6250) Environmental Chemistry
• (iv) (EnSE 6254) Atmospheric Sciences
• (v) (EnSE 6258) Environmental Engineering Design and Project Management
• (vi) (EnSE 6267) Environmental Governance
• (vii) (EnSE 6266) Environmental Pollution

Graduate Seminar

• (i) (MEWE 6401) Graduate seminar
• (ii) (EnSE 6400) Dissertation

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources Engineering (MSc HWRE) must have obtained :
(a) Possession of a second-class Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in an appropriate area of study from an accredited university or similar institution of higher learning.
(b) Applicants holding unclassified degrees (e.g. M.D, BVM & DDS) should have at least an overall of “C” grade and an average of “B” grade in the relevant subject or field of his/her specialization.

Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

At the end of the program, students will be able to:

• (i) Understand concepts and techniques of GIS and remote sensing and be in relation to water resource management.
• (ii) Understand concepts and theories of climate change.
• (iii) Management function and leadership influencing entrepreneurial dynamics
• (iv) Incorporate the modern GIS and remote sensing and related ICT techniques in water resources aspects climate related issues
• (v) Explore and harness various surface and groundwater sources
• (vi) Integrate hydrology and engineering design concepts with societal issues including economics, ethics, quality and human values
• (vii) Apply the relevant laws, concepts of Philosophy and integrate ethics relevant to their field
• (viii) Relate relevant management innovation skills at both strategic and operational level
• (ix) Demonstrate basic elements of a business plan and generate an entrepreneurial idea to develop actual market-ready plan
• (x) Conduct research, independently or in a multidisciplinary team, including the formulation of research questions, and hypotheses, the selection and application of research methodologies and techniques and the formulation of well-founded conclusions and recommendations
• (xi) Influence, formulate, evaluate and advocate policies concerning water resources management and climate change issues
• (xii) Debate and clearly communicate findings and provide rational opinion in oral and written presentations to various audiences through appropriate information techniques and communication skills.
• (xiii) Critically judge and assess their own work and results, in relation to prior research undertaken by others.
• (xiv) Co-operate within multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary frameworks with respect to ethical and social aspects related to the application of their knowledge and skills
• (xv) Innovate with entrepreneurship skills in their field of specialisation;
• (xvi) Design, manage and coordinate research projects in water resources and climate change management;
• (xvi) Mentor, motivate and assess young scientists in the field of specialization

Course Categories

Common Core Courses

• (ii) (BuSH 6007) Foundations of Law, Philosophy, and Ethics
• (iii) (BuSH 6008) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management

Programme Core Courses

• (i) (MEWE 6101) Research Methods and Communication
• (ii) (MEWE 6102) Outreach and Internship Speciality courses

Specialty Core Courses :

Hydrology and Climate studies

• (i) (EnSE 6251) Climate change impacts, adaptation and mitigation
• (ii) (HWRE 6271) Groundwater Hydrology
• (iii) (HWRE 6272) Surface water Hydrology
• (iv) (HWRE 6274) Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling

Water Resources Engineering and Management

• (i) (HWRE 6270) Integrated Water Resources Management
• (ii) (HWRE 6274) Applied Surface and Groundwater Modelling
• (iii) (HWRE 6271) Groundwater Hydrology
• (iv) (HWRE 6272) Surface water Hydrology

Elective Courses

• (i) (HWRE 6373) Environmental Isotopes Hydrology
• (ii) (HWRE 6375) Remote Sensing and GIS
• (iii) (HWRE 6376) Water Quality Assessment and Modelling
• (iv) (HWRE 6377) Open Channel Hydraulic And Engineering
• (v) (HWRE 6379) Reservoir and Hydropower Development
• (vi) (HWRE 6380) Erosion and Sediment Transport Processes
• (vii) (HWRE 6381) Hydro-informatics for Decision Support
• (viii) (HWRE 6384) Irrigation and Drainage Systems Engineering
• (ix) (HWRE 6385) Irrigation Agronomy

Admission Requirements

Candidates to be admitted into the Master of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (MSc. IEM) must have obtained a good Bachelor’s degree with at least a GPA of 3.0/5.0 or its equivalent in the appropriate field of Natural Sciences, Agriculture, and Engineering. Specifically, Candidates to be admitted into the Masters of Science in Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management must have good background of any of the following discipline:

• Business Administration and or Management
• Entrepreneurship Management,
• Innovation Management,
• Natural Science,
• Engineering,
• Technologies or related area

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Duration of Study

• Full Time : Two Years
• Part Time : Three Years

Programme expected learning outcomes :

• • (i) Impart knowledge and skills for a successful career in practicing innovation-related roles.
  • (ii) Impart knowledge, skills and competences for creating new ventures for the purpose of increasing industrialization in East and Sub-Saharan region.
  • (iii) Develop a high level of resilience in leading and managing innovations and ventures.
  • (v) Inculcate research skills for technology-based innovations through collaborative research
  • (vi) Enable students commercialize innovate ideas.

• It is expected that these programs will synergize, facilitate and enhance Business Administrators and Managers, Scientists, Engineers, Mathematicians and Innovators to address challenges with an attitude of inclusivity and give avenues for realizing Academia for Society and Industry to foster existing and emerging businesses, industries and other innovation-oriented organizations.

Course Categories

Common Cores

• (i) Foundation of Law, Philosophy and Ethics (BuSH 6007)
• (ii) Technological Innovation and Entrepreneurship Management (BuSH 6008)

Programme cores

• (i) Research Methods and Communication (MEWE 6101)
• (ii) Outreach and Internship (MEWE 6102)

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