Midlands State University Block Release Programmes

2029

 

  Midlands State University Block Release Programmes  are as listed below

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

HARARE UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES
FOR THE AUGUST 2017 AND JANUARY 2018 INTAKES – WEEKEND SCHOOL

Entry Requirements

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Master of Commerce in Accounting (1½ years)
Applicants should have an Honours degree with specialization in Accounting and confirmation of employment from the employer.

2. Master of Commerce in Banking and Finance (2 years)
Applicants should have a Honours degree in Banking and Finance, Economics, Accounting or their equivalent. Other four year undergraduate degrees can be considered provided that (i) the applicant has at least 3 years practical experience in Banking and Finance and (ii) the applicant has over and above the degree, a full diploma in Banking and Finance.

3. Master of Commerce in Economics (2 years)
Applicants should have an Honours degree with a specialization in Economics, Agricultural Economics, Banking and Finance or related fields.

4. Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance (2 years)
Applicants should have an Honours degree in Management, Accounting, Human Resources Management and /or other tertiary qualification approved by the department.

5. Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy (1½ years)
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in Marketing, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality Management, Supply Chain Management or any other degree plus an appropriate professional qualification (e.g. IMM, CIMA).

6. Masters in Business Administration – Block Release (2 years) (AABS Accredited : Click here for details)
Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and be a holder of at least a second class degree or its equivalent awarded by Midlands State University or any other recognized institution. They should also have at least (2) years of relevant experience. In addition, they should provide two references from reputable people certifying their ability and suitability to undertake the programme successfully. Applicants should also submit a statement of purpose, stating why they would like to pursue the MBA programme and a research proposal on a dissertation topic of their choice which has to be at least five (5) typed pages.

7. Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) – Block Release (1½ years) (AABS Accredited : Click here for details)
Applicants should be at least 35 years of age and be an Executive of their own business or has been a manager for at least five (5) years. They should be a holder of at least a second class degree or its equivalent awarded by Midlands State University or any other recognized institution. A holder of a third class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only after providing evidence of academic maturity in the desired field of study as shall be judged by Faculty Post Graduate Studies Committee. Applicants should also provide two references from reputable people certifying their ability and suitability to undertake the programme successfully.

8. Master of Arts in Development Studies (1½ years)
Applicants should have an Honours degree in History and Development Studies and Economic History or related fields.

9. Master of Laws (LLM) in Constitutional and Human Rights Law. (1½ years)
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.

10. Master of Science in Information Systems Management (2 years)
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in Information Systems, Computer Science and Mathematics (with bias towards Programming) or any equivalent qualification with a strong Programming background.

11. Post Graduate Diploma in Media and Society Studies Degree – Block Release (1 year).
Applicants must be holders of any first degree.

12. Post Graduate Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Degree . Block Release (1½ years)
. Applicants must; -have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English and Mathematics. – have a good first degree in appropriate fields such as Geography and Environmental Studies, Biology or Health Sciences.

13. Master of Science in International Affairs Degree. Block Release (1½ years).
Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree in History and International Studies or any related fields.

14. Master of Science in Community Psychology Degree . Block Release (2 years).
Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree in Psychology.

15. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Degree . Block Release (1½ years).
Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree in Geography and /or Environmental Sciences.

16. Master of Science in Student Affairs Management Degree – Block Release (1½ years)
-Applicants must have a good first degree in Psychology. OR A first degree in other relevant area plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Student Management.

17. Master of Science in Media and Society Studies Degree – Block Release (1 ½ years)
Applicants must have a good honours degree in Media Studies or any Degree plus the Post Graduate Diploma in Media and Society Studies.

18. Master of Science in Human Resource Management Degree (1 ½ years)
-Applicants must have a good honours degree in Human Resource Management.

19. Master of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management degree (2 years)
-Applicants must have minimum of a good Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management or an equivalent qualification. The applicant should also have a minimum of two years working experience in the industry.

NOTE : We offer Dphil Degrees in all programmes

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting (3 years)
2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management (3 years)
3. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Economics (3 years)
4. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Insurance and Risk Management (3 years)
5. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Marketing Management (3 years)
6. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Retail and Logistics Management (3 years)
7. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Banking and Finance (3 years)
8. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management (3 years)
9. Bachelor of Arts Honours Degree in Development Studies (Specialising in International Development or Gender and Community Development or Disaster Management) (3 years)
10.BSc Media and Society Studies (Hons) – 3 years.
11.BSc Local Governance Studies (Hons) –3 years.
12.BSc Human Resource Management (Hons) – 3 years.
13.BSc Psychology (Hons) – 3 years.
14.BSc Music and Musicology (Hons) – 3 years.
15.BSc Politics and Public Management – (Hons) 3 years
16.BSc Peace Studies (Hons) – 3 years

Complete an official application form, which can be downloaded here under downloads section or may be obtained from the Admissions Office at Midlands State University upon payment of US$20 for Zimbabwean applicants and US$50 for foreign applicants. The completed form should be accompanied by an original deposit slip of the application fee or by a receipt from the MSU Bursar’s Department . The Application fee should be deposited into the Midlands State University, FBC BANK ACCOUNT 1037535960530, Gweru branch (Indicate the code 101 on the deposit slip). Cheques, Telegraphic Transfers and money orders will not be accepted. Application forms should be submitted at the MSU Campus in Harare at Number 1 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue.. Application forms must be accompanied with certified copies of Educational, Birth and National Identity Certificates.