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 SCHOOL OF BUILT ENVIRONMENT
1. BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE (HONOURS) DURATION
DURATION Five years
Four years
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS Six credits at MSCE including English,
Six credits at MSCE including English, Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.
Physics or its equivalent.
CAREER PROSPECTS
CAREER PROSPECTS Land Surveyor, Mining Surveyor, Engineering
Architect, Landscape Architect, Building Surveyor, Cadastral Surveyor, GIS Officer/
Inspectors, Interior Designers, Architectural Specialist, Cartographer, Hydrographic
Technologist, Draughtsman etc. Surveyor, Marine Surveyor, Photogrammetrist,
Construction Manager, Geodesist, Spatial
2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN REAL ESTATE analyst, Data scientist etc.
(HONOURS)
DURATION 4. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN URBAN AND
Five years REGIONAL PLANNING (HONOURS)

REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Six credits at MSCE including English, Five years
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Physics or its equivalent. REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English,
CAREER PROSPECTS Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Property Officer/Manager, Property Valuer, Real Physics and Geography or its equivalent.
Estate Investment and Finance Analyst , Estates
Manager/Officer, Estates Development Officer, CAREER PROSPECTS
Land Governance Officer, Land Administration Urban/Town planner, Cartographer, Planning
officer, Facilities Manager/Officer , Auctioneer and Development Officer, GIS Officer/
and Estate Agent and Real Estate Consultant Specialist, Transport Planner, Urban Designer,
Housing Manager/Officer, Local Government
3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN LAND Officer etc.
SURVEYING (HONOURS)

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 5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN QUANTITY Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
SURVEYING (HONOURS) Physics and Geography or its equivalent.

DURATION CAREER PROSPECTS

Five years Quantity surveyor, Construction Manager/
Consultant, Project Manager, Site Engineer,
REQUIREMENTS Building Surveyor etc.
Six credits at MSCE including English,

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES

1. BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY 4. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE IN INTERNAL
AUDITING
DURATION
Four years DURATION
Four years
REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English and REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics or its equivalent. Six credits at MSCE including English and
Mathematics or its equivalent.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Auditor , Finance Manager, Financial CAREER PROSPECTS
Accountant, Management Accountant, Internal Auditor, Risk and Compliance
Tax Accountant, Taxation Officer, Business Manager, External Auditor, Forensic
Analyst, Financial Controller, Finance Director, Investigator, Financial Consultant, Project
Investment Analyst, Business Consultant etc. Auditor/ Manager etc.

2. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 5. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (BANKING AND

(GENERIC) FINANCE)

DURATION DURATION
Four years Four years

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English and Six credits at MSCE including English and
Mathematics or its equivalent. Mathematics or its equivalent.

CAREER PROSPECTS CAREER PROSPECTS

Business Development Officer, Procurement Bank Manager, Investment Manager, Credit
Officer/Manager, Marketing Officer/Manager, Analyst, Loans Officer, Trust Administrator,
Operations Manager, Human Resources Treasury Manager, Teller Supervisor etc.
Manager, Sales Manager, Project Manager,
General Manager/Administrator, Business 6. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE
Consultant etc (ENTREPRENEURSHIP)

3. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION DURATION

(MARKETING) Four years

DURATION REQUIREMENTS
Four years Six credits at MSCE including English and
Mathematics or its equivalent.
REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English and CAREER PROSPECTS
Mathematics or its equivalent. Business Development Manager, Innovation
Manager, Business Manager, Business
CAREER PROSPECTS Consultant, Entrepreneur etc.
Marketing Officer/Manager, Sales Officer/
Manager, Business Development Officer, 7. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (TOURISM
Customer Relations Officer, Brands Manager, MANAGEMENT)
Public Relations Officer, Events Manager etc.

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 DURATION DURATION
Four years Four years

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English and Six credits at MSCE including English and
Mathematics or its equivalent. Mathematics or its equivalent

CAREER PROSPECTS 10. BACHELOR OF LAWS (COMMERCE) - HONS

Hotel/ Facility manager, Events Manager,
Business Development Manager, Facilities DURATION
inspector etc. Four years

REQUIREMENTS
8. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE (TAXATION) Candidates must pass an aptitude test set by
the university and have six credits including
DURATION English at MSCE or its equivalence and must
Four years have either of the following:
• Completed his or her first year (completing
REQUIREMENTS 120 credits) with a grade point average of
Six credits at MSCE including English and at least 3.0 or an equivalent average of the
Mathematics or its equivalent. 101-point scale; or
CAREER PROSPECTS • Advanced level (A-level) certificate in any
Tax Advisor/Consultant, Tax Auditor, Tax subject combination; or
Planner, Tax Accountant, Tax Manager, Tax • A diploma with credit from a recognized
Officer, Tax Crime Investigator etc. tertiary education institution; or
• A degree from a recognized university
9. BACHELOR OF PROCUREMENT AN DSUPPLY
CHAIN MANAGEMENT

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

1. BACHELOR OF BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

DURATION CAREER PROSPECTS
Four years Public Relations Officer, Development
Communication Officer, Print Media
REQUIREMENTS Journalist, Radio Presenter and Producer, TV
Six credits at MSCE including English and at Presenter and Producer, Business Analyst etc.
least a pass in Mathematics or its equivalent.
3. BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (BUSINESS AND
CAREER PROSPECTS COMPUTER STUDIES)
Marketing and Communication Officer, Public DURATION
Relations Officer, Health Communication Four years
Officer, Employee Relations Officer,
Advertising Executive, Graphic Designer, REQUIREMENTS
Customer Services Communication Six credits at MSCE including English and
Officer, Researcher Officer, Development Mathematics or its equivalent.
Communication Officer, Monitoring and CAREER PROSPECTS
Evaluation Officer Teachers in the following fields: Computer
Studies, Business Studies,. Mathematics, and
2. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN JOURNALISM Business-related courses like Accounting,
DURATION Training Officer, Entrepreneur etc.
Four years
4. BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION
REQUIREMENTS (SCIENCE)
Six credits at MSCE including English and at DURATION
least a pass in Mathematics or its equivalent. Four years

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 JOURNALISM
REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Six credits at MSCE including English, Four years
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Physics or its equivalent. REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including
CAREER PROSPECTS English and at least a pass in
Teachers in the following fields: Metalwork, Mathematics.
Woodwork, Technical Drawing, Science and
Mathematics, Wood and Metal Industry CAREER PROSPECTS
Technicians, Entrepreneur etc. Public Relations Officer, Development
Communication Officer, TV Presenter and
5. BACHELOR OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION Producer, Digital Marketing Personnel etc.
(TECHNOLOGY)
DURATION 7. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN SOCIAL AND
Four years BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION
DURATION
REQUIREMENTS Four years
Six credits at MSCE including English, REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & Six credits at MSCE or its equivalent including
Physics or its equivalent. English and at least a pass in
Mathematics.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Teacher in Technical Colleges, Production CAREER PROSPECTS
Manager, Training Officers, Entrepreneur etc. Health Communication Officer, Researcher
Officer, Development Communication Officer
6. BACHELOR OF ARTS IN DIGITAL

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

1. BACHELOR OF BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Automobile Design Engineer, Fleet

(HONOURS) Management Engineer, Automotive Sales
Manager, Service and Maintenance Manager
DURATION
Five years 3. BACHELOR OF CIVIL ENGINEERING (HONOURS)

REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Six credits at MSCE including English, Five years
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or
Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent. REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English,
CAREER PROSPECTS Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Biomedical Engineer, Biomedical Consultant, Physics or its equivalent.
Doctor, Biomaterials Developer, Manufacturing
Engineer, Software Engineer, Biomedical CAREER PROSPECTS
Researcher or Biomedical Scientist, Engineering Consultant, Government (Ministry
Rehabilitation Engineer etc. of Transport and Public Works), Rail Operator,
Road Contractor, Private Consultant, Private
2. BACHELOR OF AUTOMOBILE ENGINEERING Contractor, Development Partner, Designer
(HONOURS)

DURATION
Five years
4. BACHELOR OF ELECTRONICS AND COMPUTER
REQUIREMENTS ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & DURATION
Physics or its equivalent. Five years

CAREER PROSPECTS REQUIREMENTS

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 Six credits at MSCE including English, CAREER PROSPECTS
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & Geophysical Engineer, Regional Geologist,
Physics or its equivalent. Principal Geologist

CAREER PROSPECTS 9. BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING

Electrical Engineer, Electrical Engineering (HONOURS)
Consultant, Computer System Designer
DURATION
5. BACHELOR OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS Five years
ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
REQUIREMENTS
DURATION Six credits at MSCE including English,
Five years Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Physics or its equivalent.
REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English, CAREER PROSPECTS
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & Production and Processing Managers, Quality
Physics or its equivalent. Control Manager, Procurement and Supply
Chain Manager, Manufacturing Engineer
CAREER PROSPECTS
Electrical Engineers, Consultants 10. BACHELOR OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
(HONOURS)
6. BACHELOR OF ELECTRONICS AND
TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING DURATION
(HONOURS) Five years

DURATION REQUIREMENTS
Five years Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
REQUIREMENTS Physics or its equivalent.
Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & CAREER PROSPECTS
Physics or its equivalent. Maintenance Manager, Spare Parts
and Fabrication Manager, Health and Safety
CAREER PROSPECTS Manager, Automation Manager,
Engineering Consultant, Telecommunications Plant Installation Manager, Design and
Engineer, Broadcasting/Sound Engineer Manufacturing Manager

7. BACHELOR OF ENERGY ENGINEERING 11. BACHELOR OF METALLURGY AND MINERAL

(HONOURS) PROCESSING ENGINEERING (HONOURS)

DURATION DURATION
Five years Five years

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English, Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Physics or its equivalent. Physics or its equivalent.

CAREER PROSPECTS CAREER PROSPECTS

Power Plant Manager, Energy Regulation Materials/Chemical Engineer, Minerals
Manager, Energy Distribution Manager, Energy Processing Consultant, Production Manager
Control Manager
12. BACHELOR OF MINING ENGINEERING
8. BACHELOR OF GEOLOGICAL ENGINEERING (HONOURS)
(HONOURS)
DURATION
DURATION Five years
Five years
REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENTS Six credits at MSCE including English,
Six credits at MSCE including English, Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry &
Mathematics, General Science or Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.
Physics or its equivalent.

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 CAREER PROSPECTS
Mining Engineer, Blasting/Rock Excavation
Expert, Mine Manager, Geotechnical Engineer,
Hydrogeologist, Ventilation Engineer

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREER PROSPECTS

HEALTH Academic Researcher, Renewable Energy
Expert, Acoustic Consultant, Medical Physicist,
DURATION Metallurgist, Meteorologist, Safety Practitioner,
Four years Research Scientists (Physical Sciences),
Climate Change Consultants, Entrepreneur in
REQUIREMENTS Electronics Servicing, Renewable Energy etc.
Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science or 4. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FOOD SCIENCE AND
General Science or Chemistry & Physics or its TECHNOLOGY
equivalent. DURATION
Four years
CAREER PROSPECTS
Environmental Health Officer REQUIREMENTS
Occupational Health and Safety Officer Water, Six credits at MSCE including English,
Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Consultant, Mathematics, Biology, General Science or
Food Safety and Hygiene Manager/ Officer/ Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.
Consultant, Immunization Coordinator,
Environmental Health Consultant/Officer/ CAREER PROSPECTS
Manager, Health Education Officer/ Manager/ Quality Assurance Manager (food processing),
Consultant/ Trainer etc. Food Safety Manager/ Consultant, Product
Development Officer/ Manager Nutrition
Officer, Research and Development Officer,
2. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL Production Manager/ Officer, Regulatory
MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY Affairs Officer etc.

DURATION 5. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL

Four years LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

REQUIREMENTS DURATION
Six credits at MSCE including English, Four years
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or
Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent. REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English,
CAREER PROSPECTS Mathematics, Biology, General Science or
Production Manager/Officer, Quality Control Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.
Manager, Entrepreneur (chemical industry for
soaps and detergent, fertiliser, paints, varnish CAREER PROSPECTS
and other chemical products), Environmental Laboratory Technician, Technologist,
Consultant, Safety Manager/Officer etc. Researcher in a Research Institute, Industry,
University, Entrepreneur – chemical industry
3. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL AND production company or Quality Control Officer
ENVIRONMENTAL PHYSICS
6. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION
DURATION TECHNOLOGY
Four years
DURATION
REQUIREMENTS Four years
Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or REQUIREMENTS
Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent. Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or

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 Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent. Data analyst (Various), Model Developer
(various), Monitoring and Evaluation Officer,
CAREER PROSPECTS Data Officer, Insurance Actuary
Software Developers, Cloud Architects,
Software Testers, Web Developers, 10. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL
Computer Systems Analysts, Data Analysts, SCIENCES EDUCATION (STATISTICS AND
Cybersecurity/ IT Security Professionals, COMPUTING)
Information Research Scientists, Systems
Engineers, Network Support Engineers. DURATION
Four years
7. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
INFORMATION SYSTEMS REQUIREMENTS
Candidates with six credits at MSCE or its
DURATION equivalent including English, Mathematics, Biology
Four years and Physical Science or General Science or
Chemistry & Physics
REQUIREMENTS
Six credits at MSCE including English, 11. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or SAFETY AND HEALTH
Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.
DURATION
CAREER PROSPECTS Four years
Systems administrator, Networking specialist,
Information systems manager, Technical REQUIREMENTS
services manager Six MSCE/O-Level credits including English,
Mathematics, Biology and Physical Science
8. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL or Physics and Chemistry or General Science.
SCIENCES EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS AND Candidates on MUBAS extended BSc degree
COMPUTING) programmes

DURATION 12. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBESECURITY

Four years
DURATION
REQUIREMENTS Four years
Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or REQUIREMENTS
Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent. Six credits at MSCE including English,
Mathematics, Biology, General Science or
CAREER PROSPECTS Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.
Lecturer/Teacher: Mathematics, Statistics &
Computer/Computing, Investment Analyst 13. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE
(Financial sector), Finance Analyst/Consultant, ENGINEERING
Data analyst (Various), Model Developer
(various), Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, DURATION
Data Officer, Insurance Actuary Four years

REQUIREMENTS
9. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICAL Six credits at MSCE including English,
SCIENCES EDUCATION (MATHEMATICS AND Mathematics, Biology, General Science or
STATISTICS) Chemistry & Physics or its equivalent.

DURATION Applications Procedure

Four years Application is done through the The National
Council for Higher Education (NCHE) via
REQUIREMENTS https://nche.ac.mw/
Candidates with six credits at MSCE or its
equivalent including English, Mathematics, Biology
and Physical Science or General Science or
Chemistry & Physics.

CAREER PROSPECTS
Lecturer/Teacher: Mathematics, Statistics &
Computer/Computing, Investment Analyst
(Financial sector), Finance Analyst/Consultant,

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 PROGRAMMES its equivalence.
7. Certificate in Electrical Installation: MSCE
1. Bachelor of Science in Management with at least passes in English, Mathematics,
Information Systems Physical Science or Physics or General Science
2. Bachelor of Education (Business Studies)
3. Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health Tuition Fees
4. University Certificate of Education 1. Bachelor’s Degree: MK400,000 Malawians, USD1000
5. Certificate in Financial Management for for SADC students and $1500 non- SADC
Entrepreneurs 2. University Certificate in Education: K550,000
6. Certificate in Computer Maintenance Malawians, USD1000 for SADC students and 1500$ for
7. Certificate in Electrical Installation non- SADC
3. Diploma Programme: K350,000
4. Certificate in Computer Maintenance: K300,000.
5. Certificate in Financial Management:
Specific Programme Entry Requirements K250,000.
1. Bachelor of Science in Management 6. Certificate in Electrical Installation: K250,000
Information: Six credits at MSCE or its
equivalent including English and Mathematics. Application procedure
2. Bachelor of Education Business Studies: Year The application form can be obtained on written
1: MSCE or its equivalent with a minimum of six request or in person from the address given above or
credits including English and Mathematics; it can be downloaded from www.mubas.ac.mw.
Year 2: Diploma in education/business/
management/ computer studies field from Application fee:
recognised institution plus MSCE with credits K12, 000 for Malawians and U$25 for international
including in English and Mathematics. Year applicants to be deposited as follows:
3: Diploma in education and diploma in a Bank Name: National Bank
business/management or computer studies Account: 737461
field from recognised institution plus MSCE with Account Name: Polytechnic Revenue
credits in English and Mathematics. Branch: Chichiri
3. Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health: Swift code: NBMAMWMW
MSCE with credits in English, Mathematics, Sort/Branch code: 003
Biology and Physics / Chemistry / General
Science. Send completed application form with copies
4. University Certificate in Education: Minimum of certificates and proof of payment to:
of a Diploma in any field from a recognised The Registrar,
institution plus two years teaching experience. Malawi University of Business and Applied
5. Certificate in Financial Management: Sciences,
Entrepreneur or prospective Entrepreneur with Private Bag 303,
MSCE or its equivalence. Chichiri, Blantyre 3.
6. Certificate in Computer Maintenance: MSCE or

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 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC SCIENCES
1. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) or a relevant professional qualification such
a. PhD in Entrepreneurship as ACCA, CIMA, CA(M), CFA, CPS etc., plus a
b. PhD in Strategic Management minimum of three (3) years’ work experience
c. PhD in Financial Management at a management position after obtaining the
relevant qualification. Those with a strong pass
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS have an added advantage.
A relevant Master’s or MPhil degree from an
accredited university. The duration of the PhD Candidates who exited the programme with a
programme is 3 years. Postgraduate Diploma, on grounds other than
academic withdrawal, shall be eligible to join
the second year to complete the dissertation,
2. MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION provided it is within three years after exiting.
(MBA)
MODE OF DELIVERY: Fridays, Saturdays and
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Sundays; from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
An accredited university degree in any field Venues: Blantyre and Lilongwe

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES

least 55%) shall have an added advantage.
1. MASTER OF ARTS IN HEALTH AND
BEHAVIOUR CHANGE COMMUNICATION
2. MASTER OF ARTS IN MEDIA STUDIES (MMS)
(MHBCC)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor of arts degree in Journalism,
A bachelor’s degree in any of the following:
Media Studies, Mass Communication, Business
environmental health, communication, health
Communication or any communication
promotion, health education, journalism, media
related discipline from an accredited higher
studies, humanities or any other related field.
education institution. Those with a strong pass
Those with a strong pass (average grade of at

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 (average grade of at least 55%) have an added 3. MASTER OF TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL
advantage. EDUCATION (MTVE)

Candidates with a first degree and at least ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

a strong pass in a field other than those A Bachelor’s degree in Technical Education,
specified above must possess at least Bachelor’s degree in Education (Business
relevant experience in a media, journalism or Studies) or its equivalent from an accredited
communication related field. university or institution of higher learning. Those
with a strong pass (average grade of at least
55%) have an added advantage.

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
1. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PhD) IN following five pathways:
ENGINEERING
a. Water Engineering
a. PhD in Civil Engineering b. Structural Engineering
b. PhD in Engineering (Industrial Management) c. Transportation Engineering
c. PhD in Engineering (Infrastructure
d. Geotechnical Engineering
Development and Management)
e. Construction Management
d. PhD in Engineering (Power and Machines)
e. PhD in Engineering (Telecommunications)
f. PhD in Engineering (Electrical and ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Electronics) A relevant Bachelor’s degree in the field of
Civil Engineering or any related discipline from
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS an accredited university. Candidates with
A relevant Masters or MPhil. degree from an a pass must have a minimum of 2 years of
accredited university or institution. The PhD work experience. Applicants with grade point
programme duration is for 3 years. average (GPA) grades, the requirement is a
minimum GPA of 2.5
2. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (MPhil.) IN
ENGINEERING 4. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFRASTRUCTURE
DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT (MIDM)
a. MPhil in Civil Engineering
b. MPhil in Engineering (Industrial Entry Requirements
Management) A bachelor’s degree in Applied Sciences,
c. MPhil in Engineering (Infrastructure
Engineering, Urban, District and Regional
Development and Management)
Planning, Architecture and Surveying from any
d. MPhil in Engineering (Power and Machines)
e. MPhil in Engineering (Telecommunications) accredited higher education institution with an
f. MPhil in Engineering (Electrical and average grade of at least 55%. For applicants
Electronics) with grade point average (GPA) grades, the
requirement is a minimum GPA of 2.5.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 5. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or relevant (MSE)
field with a minimum average grade of
55% or GPA of 2.5 in the final year. Subject The programme has 2 streams; Energy Access
to the evaluation of the Bachelor’s degree, and Energy Management. The Energy Access
candidates may be required to accumulate stream is ideal for physical scientists, who, after
60 credits of taught modules relevant to the the study would provide solutions to energy
selected MPhil. research area. The duration of access challenges using physical sciences and
the programme is 2.5 years. engineering. On the other hand, the Energy
Management stream is for those who are not
3. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING necessarily physical scientists but are from
fields such as commerce and social science.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering is a new
programme introduced to equip students with ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
advanced conceptual understanding, detailed i. In both streams, the applicants must
factual knowledge, and specialist technical have an average Pass of at least 55%.
skills in Civil Engineering. The programme has Applicants with grade point average (GPA)
common modules, and specialised elective grades, the requirement is a minimum GPA
modules leading to specialisation in any of the of 2.5.

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 ii. Requirements for the Energy Access
stream A Bachelor’s degree in science, ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
engineering, renewable energy, built Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in
environment, or technical education. Engineering or relevant field with a minimum
average grade of 55% or GPA of 2.5 in the
iii. Requirements for the Energy Management final year. Subject to the evaluation of the
Stream A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Bachelor’s degree, candidates may be required
science, engineering, built environment, to accumulate 60 credits of taught modules
renewable energy, technical education, relevant to the selected MPhil. research area.
commerce, or social science.
4. The duration of the programme is 2.5 years.
5.
6. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

1. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED g. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Information
SCIENCES (PhD) Systems)
h. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Information
a. PhD in Applied Sciences (Applied Technology)
Mathematics) i. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Public Health
b. PhD in Applied Sciences (Applied Statistics) Engineering)
c. PhD in Applied Sciences (Environmental j. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Renewable
Health) Energy)
d. PhD in Applied Sciences (Environmental k. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Water
Protection and Management) Resources Management)
e. PhD in Applied Sciences (Environmental ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Sanitation) An honours degree in the first or upper second
f. PhD in Applied Sciences (Industrial Process division or a Bachelor’s degree with an average
Technology) grade of at least 55%. Applicants with grade
g. PhD in Applied Sciences (Information point average (GPA) grades, the requirement is a
Systems) minimum GPA of 2.5.
h. PhD in Applied Sciences (Information
Technology) 3. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN DATA ANALYTICS:
i. PhD in Applied Sciences (Public Health
Engineering) The Master of Science in Data Analytics is a
j. PhD in Applied Sciences (Renewable new programme introduced in the Department
Energy) of Computer Science and Information Systems.
k. PhD in Applied Sciences (Water Resources The programme aims to equip students with
Management) advanced expertise in data analytics for
analysing problems and decisions that can
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS be answered by data. The specialised areas
A relevant Master’s or MPhil degree from an include AI, machine learning, data science,
accredited higher education institution. The data governance, data visualisation, cloud
PhD programme duration is for 3 years. computing and big data, advanced techniques,
programming toolkits, and industrial and societal
2. MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY IN APPLIED application scenarios.
SCIENCES (MPhil)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
a. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Applied A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Information
Mathematics) Technology/Systems, Computer Science, Business
b. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Applied and related fields from any accredited higher
Statistics) education institution. Applicants having other
c. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Environmental degrees should have work experience in data
Health) management and analysis.
d. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Environmental
Protection and Management) 4. MASTER OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
e. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Environmental ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (MEH)
Sanitation)
f. MPhil in Applied Sciences (Industrial ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Process Technology) A Bachelor’s degree with an average grade of at

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 least 50%. Applicants with grade point average conference papers, conference reports, etc).
(GPA) grades, the requirement is a minimum vi. Abstract of master’s degree research study.
GPA of 2.0. The applicant must specialise in vii. A concept note relating to the proposed
Environmental Health, Public Health or any research of not more than five (5) pages
other related fields from an accredited higher (topic, introduction, problem statement,
education institution. research objective, preliminary literature
review, methodology, and references).
5. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL viii. Reference letters from two (2) traceable
PROTECTION AND MANAGEMENT (MEPM) referees (one academic and one
professional).
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ix. Recent curriculum vitae.
A relevant Bachelor’s degree in Pure, Natural or
Applied Sciences from any accredited higher APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR MPhil APPLICANTS
education institution. A complete MPhil application package MUST
INCLUDE:

6. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL i. Proof of payment of the application fee (A

SAFETY AND HEALTH (MOSH non-refundable application fee of MK30,000
for Malawian applicants and US$60.00 for
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS international applicants)
A Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related ii. Completed PG programmes application
to occupational safety and health such as form.
Environmental Health, Environmental Engineering, iii. Certified copy of academic transcript/
Chemistry or any relevant subject area, with an academic record.
average grade of at least 50%. iv. Certified copies of relevant certificates.
v. A concept note relating to the proposed
7. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SANITATION research of not more than five (5) pages
(topic, introduction, problem statement,
The MSc in Sanitation is part of the Global research objective, preliminary literature
Sanitation under the auspices of the Global review, methodology, and references).
Sanitation Graduate School (GSGS) – IHE-Delft in vi. Reference letters from two (2) traceable
The Netherlands with support from the Bill and referees (at least one academic).
Melinda Gates Foundation. The programme is vii. Recent curriculum vitae.
jointly implemented by the Department of Physics
and Biochemical Sciences and the Department of APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR MASTER’S DEGREE
Environmental Health. APPLICANTS
A complete Master’s programme application
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS package MUST INCLUDE:
A relevant Bachelor’s degree in any Applied
Science or equivalent undergraduate degree. i. Proof of payment of the application fee
(A non-refundable application fee of
8. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN WATER RESOURCES MK20,000.00 for Malawian applicants and
MANAGEMENT (MWRM) US$60.00 for international applicants)
ii. Completed PG programmes application
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS form.
A relevant bachelor’s degree in Pure, Natural or iii. Certified copy of academic transcript/
Applied Sciences from any accredited higher academic record.
education institution. iv. Certified copies of relevant certificates.
v. Reference letters from two (2) traceable
APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR PhD APPLICANTS referees (at least one academic).
A complete PhD application package MUST vi. Recent curriculum vitae.
INCLUDE:
APPLICATION METHOD
i. Proof of payment of the application fee (A Email application along with accompanying
non-refundable application fee of MK30,000 documents to:
for Malawian applicants and US$60.00 for applications-postgraduate@mubas.ac.mw
international applicants)
ii. Completed PG programmes application For enquiries contact the Postgraduate Studies
form. Office: +265 999 640 129 OR Email:
iii. Certified copy of academic transcript/ head-postgraduate@mubas.ac.mw OR
academic record. admin-postgraduate@mubas.ac.mw
iv. Certified copies of relevant certificates.
v. A sample of the applicant’s written
academic work (journal papers, books,

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 The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), formerly The Continuing Education Centre (CEC), offers
the following programmes at its Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu and Salima (Msalura Centre) campuses.

SN. PROGRAMME MODE OF STUDY

1. Diploma in Public Health (MUBAS) Weekday / Weekend

2. Diploma in Graphics and Media Studies (MUBAS) Weekday / Weekend

3. Diploma in Journalism (MUBAS) Weekday / Weekend

4. Diploma in Secretarial Administration (MUBAS) Weekday / Weekend

5. Certificate in Secretarial Studies (MUBAS) Weekday / Weekend

6. Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

7. Diploma in Business Management (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

8. Diploma in Human Resource Management (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

9. Diploma in Community Development (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

10. Diploma in Computing and Information Systems (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

11. Diploma in Public Health Management (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

12. Diploma in Project Management (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

13. Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain (ABMA)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

14. Certificate in Financial Accounting; Technician Diploma in Accounting (ICAM) Weekday / Weekend

15. Chartered Accounting Level 1, 2, and 3 (CA) Weekday / Weekend

16. Certificate; Diploma; Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing (CIM) Weekday / Weekend

17. Certificate; Diploma; Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (CILT) Weekday / Weekend

18. Certificate; Diploma; Advanced Diploma in Banking (IOBM) Weekday / Weekend

19. Certificate; Advanced Certificate; Diploma; Advanced Diploma; Professional Weekday / Weekend
Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS)

20. Diploma in Business Management (ABE)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

21. Diploma in Human Resource Management (ABE)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

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 22. Diploma in Marketing (ABE)- Level 4, 5 and 6 Weekday / Weekend

PROGRAMME ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS TUITION FEES DURATION

Diploma in Public At least four credits or K400, 000.00 per semester Three years
Health (MUBAS) its equivalent including K800, 000.00 per year
(Blantyre Campus English and any two of the
Only) following: Mathematics,
Physical Science (Physics and
Chemistry) and Biology

Diploma Graphics MSCE/GSCE K300, 000.00 per semester Two years

and Media Studies K600, 000.00 per year
(Blantyre Campus
Only)

Diploma in MSCE/GSCE K300, 000.00 per semester Two years

Journalism (MUBAS) K600, 000.00 per year
(Blantyre Campus
Only)

Diploma in MSCE/GSCE plus 50 words K300, 000.00 per semester One year
Secretarial per minute typing speed and K600, 000.00 per year
Administration Shorthand Knowledge

Certificate in MSCE/GSCE K300,000.00 per semester One and a half year

Secretarial Studies K600, 000.00 per year

ABMA Programmes MSCE/GSCE K200, 000.00 per Semester Six months each Level
(Students to Pay Examination (Thus, 18 Months for 3
Fees) Levels)

ICAM Courses MSCE/ GSCE K200,000.00 per semester One year for
(Students to pay examination Certificate and two
fees) years for Technician
Diploma

CA Courses Technician Diploma K50,000.00 per subject Two years

(Students to pay examination
fees)

CIM COURSES
Certificate MSCE/GSCE K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Diploma Relevant Degree K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Post Graduate CIM Diploma K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Diploma (Students to Pay Examination
Fees)

CILT COURSES
Certificate MSCE/GSCE K180,000.00 per semester Six months
Diploma Relevant Diploma/Degree K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Advanced Diploma CILT Diploma K400,000.00 per year One year
(Students to Pay Examination
Fees)

IOBM COURSES
Certificate MSCE/GSCE K180,000.00 per semester One year
Diploma Relevant Diploma/Degree K200,000.00 per semester One year
Advanced Diploma Banking Diploma K200,000.00 per semester One year
(Students to Pay Examination
Fees)

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 CIPS COURSES
Certificate MSCE/GSCE K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Advanced CIPS Certificate K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Certificate Relevant Degree K180,000.00 per semester One year
Diploma CIPS Diploma K180,000.00 per semester One year
Advanced Diploma CIPS Advanced Diploma K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Professional (Students to Pay Examination
Diploma Fees)

ABE COURSES
Level 4 Diploma MSCE/GSCE K180,000.00 per semester One year
Level 5 Diploma K200,000.00 per semester Six months
Level 6 Diploma K200,000.00 per semester Six months
(Students to Pay Examination
Fees)

Applicants should pay a non-refundable application fee of K10,000.00 into the following bank
account:

Account Name: Continuing Education Centre

Account Number: 9100001168336
Branch: Ginnery Corner
Bank Name: Standard Bank

Application forms can be downloaded from the MUBAS website (www.mubas.ac.mw) or physically
collected from MUBAS Main Campus and Chichiri Campus in Blantyre, MUBAS Area 2 Campus in
Lilongwe near Winners Chapel, MUBAS Campus at Luwinga in Mzuzu and MUBAS Msalura Campus
in Salima.

The Institute Manager

Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
Private Bag 303 Chichiri
BLANTYRE 3
Email: cec@poly.ac.mw

For further enquiries, kindly use the following contact numbers during working hours only:
BLANTYRE (+265 999 976 502 / +265 999 976 503);
LILONGWE (+265 999 976 501);
MZUZU (+265 999 976 498) and
SALIMA (+265 998 677 346)

THE INSTITUTE PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY HENCE AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES
TO APPLY.

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 Management Development Centre (MDC) is semi- requirements agreed upon by the Centre and the
autonomous arm of the Malawi University of Business client. Trainings are in areas such as:
and Applied Sciences (MUBAS). The Centre was Business development,
established in 1978 to offer solutions to challenges that Growth and management
managers and officers face in the private and public Leadership and Management,
sectors. MDC is located at the centre of the city of Sales and Marketing Management,
Blantyre in the southern region of Malawi. Business Communication,
Finance and Accounting,
The Management Development Centre (MDC), Banking,
established in 1978, is a semi-autonomous arm of the Internal Audit,
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences Risk Management,
(MUBAS), in the School of Business and Economic Customer Service and Customer Care,
Sciences (SOBES). Supervisory and Management Skills,
Management Information Systems,
MDC offers solutions to challenges that managers International Business,
and officers face in the private and public sectors. Small and Medium Business Management,
The Centre is a premier destination for professional Human Resource Management,
programs, leadership and management development, Transport Management,
and a trusted consulting partner, all while maintaining Management Control Systems,
profitability. Taxation
Commercial Law
Professional Programs offered at the Centre, are Industrial Relations
formal, structured courses that lead to certification. Project Management
Currently, MDC is offering two professional programs: Corporate Governance
Certified Internal Audit (CIA) and the Certificate in Business Ethics
Customs Clearing (CCC). More professional programs Entrepreneurship
will be introduced, such as, The Chartered Governance Procurement
Institute (previously known as The Institute of Front Office Management
Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), Creative Thinking and Innovation and other business-
Certified HR Practitioner and many more. related areas.

MDC also offers Leadership and Management Lastly, MDC is competitive when it comes to
development programs. These are short courses consultancy services which are offered to both the
and seminars, tailored training programs, designed public and private sectors to address issues ranging
to deliver practical skills and knowledge necessary from organizational performance, research, and
for a specific professional job. Such training courses strategy development to process improvement and
run for a day, or more depending on the course and technology implementation.

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 UniPod is more than a university; it’s a living, everyone.
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 About us: 4. Audio-Visual Media Production
The MUBAS Business Incubation Centre 5. Wood Work: Carpentry and Joinery
(BIC) is an agnostic incubator that offers 6. Metal Work: Welding and Fabrication
biannual business incubation programs to 7. Electrical Installation and
out of school youths, aspiring entrepreneurs Maintenance.
and MSMEs. The center’s aim is to foster
knowledge and skill transfer to youth and Benefits of our Programs
MSMEs by providing support in developing Upon completion, our incubates competent
their business ideas and products to ensure in:
they run successful businesses for the
development of our nation. The BIC aims at 1. Writing a business plan
offering training programs and workshops 2. Producing a prototype
to enhance technical and entrepreneurship 3. Branding and marketing various
skills to the youth; provide mentorship to products
aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage 4. Running a successful business
start-ups to transform business ideas into 5. Managing business finances
successful and scalable businesses; assist 6. Employing fellow youth in their SMEs.
start-ups in accessing local markets by
connecting them to potential customers, Eligibility
investors, and strategic partners and; 1. Minimum qualification of a PSLCE.
promote environmentally and socially 2. Applicants must be 18 – 35 years old.
responsible business practices among
incubated ventures. How to enroll
Enroll into the business incubation program
Programs on Offer through:
We offer the following short courses for a 1. Call for applications
period of 3 – 6 months: 2. Call for business ideas

1. Food Processing
2. Tailoring and Designing “UNLEASH THE ENTREPRENEUR IN YOU”
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 offering a multi and interdisciplinary range of
The Centre for Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
skills through its affiliated members. The Centre
and Appropriate Technology Development
hosts a team of experts, as it draws upon the
(WASHTED) was established in 2003 as a semi-
skills of all five schools within the institution,
autonomous unit within the Malawi University of
namely: Science and Technology, Engineering,
Business and Applied Sciences - MUBAS (Then
Built Environment, Commerce and Education
the Polytechnic, under University of Malawi).
and Media Studies.
WASHTED is a training and research centre
within the School of Science and Technology,

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