a. Degree Programmes
Following the University general admission requirement, the following are additional faculty specific entry requirements:
12.2.1 Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
Applicants for this degree programme should have already completed CSEE or equivalent as described in general Mzumbe University admission criteria. Specifically, for this course applicants should be possessing good grades on the following for which knowledge in Mathematics is compulsory.
Direct entry
• Graduate of certificate of secondary education examination (CSEE) with at least three passes. The applicants must possess at least a “D pass” of basic Mathematics at O-level.
12.2.2 Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
Applicants for admission into Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) must be holders of:
i) Certificate in Information Technology (CIT) or any other certificate in Science or Engineering programmes whose courses involve Mathematics from an accredited institution. The applicant must have at least a second class level score in the certificate programme.
OR
ii) At least one principal pass of a science subject at advanced secondary level. If the principal pass is not advanced Mathematics then the applicant must have either a subsidiary of basic applied mathematics or credit pass of Mathematics at Ordinary secondary level, a subsidiary at advanced secondary level, a “D” pass of additional Mathematics at o-level or a “D” pass from in Physics, Chemistry or Book-keeping at A-level.
12.2.3 Bachelor of Science in ICT with Business (B.Sc. ICT-B)
Direct entry
• Graduate of advanced certificate of secondary education examination (ACSEE) with subject combination of PCM, PGM, EGM, or any other combination with advanced mathematics as a one of the major subject. The applicants must possess at least a “Credit pass” of basic Mathematics at O-level and at least “Principal
pass” of advanced Mathematics at A-level secondary school.
Equivalent entry
• Graduate of diploma in Computer Science or related discipline “with final score equivalent to an upper second of GPA system” and “with at least “Principal
pass” grade of Mathematics at A-level secondary school or at least “Credit pass”
of Mathematics at O-level secondary school”.
• Full technician certificate in Computer Science or related discipline with at least an average score of Band at least a “Credit pass” of Mathematics at O-level • Certificate of Information Technology of Mzumbe University or equivalent
to that from other recognized institution with high grade of at least an upper second grade GPA and the applicants must possess at least a “Credit pass” of basic Mathematics at O-level or at least “Principal pass” of Mathematics at A-level .
12.2.4 Bachelor of Science in ICT with Management (B.Sc. ICT-M)
• The applicant must hold at least two principal passes and one subsidiary in science subjects in the advanced certificate of secondary education (ACSE). If none of those two principal and subsidiary passes is in advanced Mathematics, then the applicant must have a subsidiary in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level and a credit in basic Mathematics at “O” level.
Equivalent entry
• The applicant must hold a diploma in Computing Science of at least second class level from an accredited institution
OR
• The applicant must possess an appropriate certificate with an upper second class from Mzumbe University provided that the applicant has a total sum of at least two points in advanced certificate of secondary education
OR
• The applicant must possess a full technician certificate in appropriate discipline from a recognized institution.
12.2.5 Bachelor of Science in Information Technology and Systems (B.Sc. in ITS)
Admission Requirements
Direct entry
• Graduate of advanced certificate of secondary education examination (ACSEE) with subject combination of PCM, PGM, EGM, or any other combination with advanced Mathematics as a one of the major subject. The applicants must possess at least a “Credit pass” of basic mathematics at O-level and at least “Principal pass” of advanced Mathematics at A-level secondary school.
Equivalent entry
• Graduate of diploma in Computer Science or related discipline “with final score equivalent to an upper second of GPA system” and “with at least “Principal
pass” grade of Mathematics at A-level secondary school or at least “Credit pass”
of Mathematics at O-level secondary school”.
• Full technician certificate in Somputer Science or related discipline with at least an average score of Band at least a “Credit pass” of Mathematics at O-level • Certificate of Information Technology of Mzumbe University or equivalent
to that from other recognized institution with high grade of at least an upper second grade GPA and the applicants must possess at least a “Credit pass” of basic Mathematics at O-level or at least “Principal pass” of Mathematics at A-level .
12.2.6 Bachelor of Science in Production and Operations Management
Direct Entry Qualification
The applicant must hold at least two principal passes and one subsidiary in science subjects in the advanced certificate of secondary education (ACSE). If none of those two principal and subsidiary passes is in advanced Mathematics, then the applicant must have a subsidiary in Basic Applied Mathematics at A-level or a credit in basic Mathematics or “D” in Additional Mathematics at “O” level.
Equivalent Entry Qualification
• Diploma in Engineering with final score equivalent to an upper second class of Grade Point Average (GPA) system.
OR
• Diploma in any scientific discipline whose contents involves Mathematics courses and with final scores equivalent to an upper second class of Grade Point Average (GPA) system.
OR
• Full Technician Certificate (FTC) in Engineering with at least an average score of ‘B’
Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Scheme
The university offers an alternative method of entry through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) entry scheme (previously known as Mature Age Entry Scheme). Please note that the examination for this entry scheme is administered by the University on behalf of Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Applicants are therefore advised to visit TCU website for more information on this scheme.
12.2.7 Bachelor of Science in Applied Statistics (B.Sc. Applied Statistics)
Direct Entry Qualification
Applicants must hold at least two principal level passes and one subsidiary in Science Subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE). If none of those two principal passes is in Advanced Mathematics, the applicant must have a subsidiary in Basic Applied Mathematics and a credit in Basic Mathematics at “O” level.
OR
Equivalent Entry Qualification
• A diploma of at least second class level in Statistics or related subjects from a accredited institution.
OR
• Certificate in Applied Statistics of at least second class level from Mzumbe University, provided that the applicant has a total sum of at least 3.5 points from two principal subjects in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (“A” Level).
Recognition of Prior Learning Entry Scheme
The university offers an alternative method of entry through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) entry scheme (previously known as Mature Age Entry Scheme). Please note that the examination for this entry scheme is administered by the University on behalf of Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU). Applicants are therefore advised to visit TCU website for more information on this scheme.
12.2.8 Diploma in Applied Statistics
• A Certificate of Statistics with at least second class division from Mzumbe university or any other recognized university/institution
OR
• Advanced Certificates of Secondary School Education (ACSSE) with at least two principal passes in science subjects. The principal pass must be in Mathematics. Where the principal pass does not include Mathematics in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education, applicant must have a credit in Basic Mathematics at the Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education (“O-level”).
12.2.9 Certificate in applied statistics (CAS)
Applicants must have passed in at least five (5) subjects in the Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education provided that the passes include Basic Mathematics.