POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
The primary objectives of the MSc. Finance and Investment programme are to develop excellent analytical skills in finance and investment necessarily to
i. Assess and Make Finance Decisions
ii. Appraise and Manage Investment Projects and Portfolios
iii. Evaluate and Manage Corporate Risks
iv. Carry out Research in Finance and Investment
v. Design and Implement Corporate Strategies and Policy
Either first degree or advanced diploma with at least a second class, or a first degree or advanced diploma (with a pass class), and a good postgraduate diploma in the related field from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| MT09104 | Quantitative Techniques for Finance |
| AF09101 | Accounting for Decision Making and Control |
| AF09103 | Advanced Corporate Finance |
| AF09108 | Computing for Finance and Investment Analysis |
| Elective Modules (student should take 2 modules) | |
| AF09105 | Financial Markets and Institutions |
| AF09107 | Business Analysis and Valuation |
| AF09110 | Advanced Investment Analysis |
| BF09108 | Loan Portfolio Management |
| Semester II | |
| MS09201 | Research Methodology |
| AF09202 | Advanced Portfolio Management |
| AF09203 | International Financial Management |
| MS09204 | Strategic Management and Business Policy |
| Elective Modules (student should take 2 modules) | |
| AF09209 | Equity and Fixed Income Investment |
| AF09210 | Case Study in Corporate Finance |
| BF09206 | Bank Risk Management |
| MS09208 | Corporate Governance |
| BF09207 | Treasury Management |
The Master of Science in Finance and Investment at NTA level 9 is geared towards producing competent graduates who will work in managerial level in the field of finance and investment in public and private sectors. This programme impacts knowledge and equips graduates with tools of finance and investment analysis for application in policy making and decision making in public and private sectors.
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 4,800,000 payable in four installments.
ii) For Foreign Students is US$2,400 payable in four Installments.
The Masters of Human Resource Management with Law (MHRL) is geared towards preparing competent human resource managers at senior level positions in public and private sectors.
The specific objectives of the programme are:
i. Knowledge, practical skills and attitude required in undertaking broad range of complex human resource management activities in local and international organizations.
ii. Knowledge and practical skills for strategically undertaking human resource management functions such as planning, staffing, training and development, performance and reward management.
iii. Knowledge, practical skills and understanding of law related to employee management in local and international organization.
iv. Knowledge and practical skills of managing behavior and employee relations in local and international organization.
v. Knowledge and practical skills of using information communication technology in undertaking human resource management functions.
vi. Research skills necessary for solving human resource management problems in an organization.
vii. Conceptual, analytical and decision-making skills required by human resource manager of the modern organization.
Holders of Bachelor degree (NTA Level 8) or Advanced Diploma in Human Resource Management, Law, Business Administration, Public Administration and other related studies from any recognized University with at least Lower Second GPA, or Pass Class with at least three years of experience in a relevant field of study or a Postgraduate diploma.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| HRG09101 | Human Resource Management Theories and Practices |
| HRG09102 | Contract Management and Employers’ Liability Law |
| HRG09103 | Human Resource Planning and Staffing |
| HRG09104 | Performance and Compensation Management |
| HRG09105 | Human Resource Development and Talent Management |
| HRG09106 | Employee Relations and Labour Law |
| HRG09107 | Management Theory and Organization Behaviour |
| Semester II | |
| HRG09201 | Strategic Human Resource Management |
| HRG09202 | Administrative Law |
| HRG09203 | International labour Migration law |
| HRG09204 | Occupational Health and Welfare Law |
| HRG09205 | Human Resource Management Information System |
| HRG09206 | International Human Resource Management |
| HRG09207 | Business Research Methodology |
| HRG09208 | Dissertation |
This programme is intended to facilitate graduates to acquire skills and knowledge that satisfy the needs of employers as well as self- employment, the society at large, and to practice human resource management with law at national and international levels. Graduates from this programme will be flexible and able to meet challenges of the job market
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is
4,900,000.
ii) For Foreign Students is
US$2,400.
The programme equips candidates with the skills necessarily to
i. Analyse and apply accounting theories, principles, standards and knowledge to prepare financial reports for internal and external use.
ii. Analyse and apply auditing principles, theories, practices and knowledge to prepare audit reports for private and public sectors.
iii. Assess, evaluate, raise and manage sources of funds and investments in local and international context.
iv. Collect, preserve, communicate and use various models and methods to solve practical problems in accounting and finance.
Either first degree or advanced diploma with at least a second class, or a first degree or advanced diploma (with a pass class), and a good postgraduate diploma in the related field from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| MT09104 | Quantitative Techniques for Finance |
| AF09102 | Advanced Financial Reporting |
| AF09103 | Advanced Corporate Finance |
| AF09104 | Accounting for Public Sectors |
| AF09110 | Advanced Investment Analysis |
| Elective Modules (Select one) | |
| AF09107 | Business Analysis and Valuation |
| MS09104 | Strategic Management |
| Semester II | |
| MS09201 | Business Research Methodology |
| AF09204 | Advanced Auditing and Assurance Services |
| AF09203 | International Financial Management |
| AF09205 | Advanced Management Accounting |
| AF09202 | Advanced Portfolio Management |
| AF09210 | Case Studies in Corporate Finance |
| Semester III | |
| AF09215 | Dissertation |
The Master of Science in Accounting and Finance at NTA level 9 is geared towards producing competent graduates with master’s degree in accounting and finance who will work in managerial level in the field of accounting and finance both in public and private sectors.
The programme aims to cater for the current demand at postgraduate level in the field of Accounting and Finance and the need for advanced capabilities of analysing the corporate challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the East African Region and Global financial environment
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 4,800,000 payable in four installments.
ii) For Foreign Students is US$2,400 payable in four Installments.
Programme Objectives
The overall objective of the PGDFM is to provide education and training to financial analysts, planners and related cadres. The course prepares students to participate effectively in financial related expertise especially now with emerging capital markets and transactions.
First Degree /or Advanced diploma from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| CI401D | Managerial Economics |
| AC405D | Accounting for Managers |
| FB400D | Business Finance I |
| CC400D | Research Methodology |
| CI400D | Quantitative Techniques for business |
| Optional Modules | |
| CI402D | Business Computing |
| CC402D | Organisational Behaviour |
| DI400D | Risk Management |
| Semester II | |
| CC406D | Project Paper |
| FB401D | Business Finance II |
| CC406D | Strategic Management |
| FB402D | Portfolio & Investment Analysis |
| FB403D | International Finance |
| Optional Modules | |
| CI403D | E−Commerce |
| FB404D | nvestment Analysis and Capital Markets |
| FB406D | International Banking and Finance |
| AC403D | Management Accounting |
The overall objective of the PGDFM is to provide education and training to financial analysts, planners and related cadres. The course prepares students to participate effectively in financial related expertise especially now with emerging capital markets and transactions
Programme Duration
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 2,000,000 .
ii) For Foreign Students is US$ 1,000
The objective of this course is to expose candidates to a package of advanced courses in taxation and other 108 related fields that offer both theoretical and practical training. The main objective is to give students analytical skills of taxation and groom them into executive positions for Government departments, parastatal organisations, as well as private companies where tax departments and tax consultancy wings have been established.
First Degree /or Advanced diploma from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| TX400D | Domestic Tax Law I |
| TX401D | Domestic Tax Law II |
| CC400D | Research Methodologies |
| TX406D | Economics & Finance of Public Sector |
| CI400D | Quantitative Techniques I |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| CI402D | Business Computing |
| CC402D | Organisational Behaviour |
| FB400D | Corporate Finance |
| AC405D | Accounting for Managers |
| Semester II | |
| CC406D | Project Paper |
| TX404D | Tax Accounting |
| TX403D | Tax Procedures |
| CI401D | Quantitative Techniques II |
| AC402D | Tax Audit and Investigation Techniques |
| TX402D | International Taxation |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| CI403D | E−Commerce |
| AC404D | Cost Accounting |
| CC406D | Strategic Management |
The main objective is to give students analytical skills of taxation and groom them into executive positions for Government departments, parastatal organisations, as well as private companies where tax departments and tax consultancy wings have been established.
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 2,000,000 .
ii) For Foreign Students is US$ 1,000
Programme Objectives
The main objectives of this course are
i. To equip participants with theories, techniques and skills on human resource management in the competitive environment.
ii. To emphasize the need to manage human resource functions, and ensure efficient utilization of manpower for the provision of products and services.
iii. To enhance knowledge and awareness of factors influencing human resource management.
First Degree /or Advanced diploma from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| HR101D | Human Resource Management |
| HR102D | Labour Law |
| CC400D | Research Methodology |
| HR103D | Industrial Relations |
| BC103D | Business Communication |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| CI 402D | Business Computing |
| HR104D | Principles of Social Security Administration |
| Semester II | |
| CC402D | Organisational Behaviour |
| CC406D | Strategic Management |
| HR201D | Manpower Planning |
| HR204D | Labour Economics |
This programme has been designed to equip participants with theories, techniques and skills on human resource management in the competitive environment.
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 2,000,000 .
ii) For Foreign Students is US$ 1,000
This programme has been designed to meet the current needs of the competitive business environment. It will familiarize the participants with the requisite understanding of the modern business environment.
First Degree /or Advanced diploma from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| PMKT101 | Marketing Management |
| PENT101 | Entrepreneurship |
| CC401 | Managerial Economics |
| PMKT102 | International marketing for Decision Making |
| CC400D | Research Methodologies |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| CI402D | Business Computing |
| CC402D | Organisational Behaviour |
| DI400D | Risk Management |
| Semester II | |
| PMKT201 | International Marketing |
| PMKT202 | Marketing Communications |
| CC406D | Strategic Management |
| PSCM201 | Supply Chain Management |
| PIT201 | Information Technology for Business |
| CC407D | Project Paper |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| CI403D | E−Commerce |
| FB404D | Investment Analysis and Capital Markets |
| AC403D | Management Accounting |
This programme has been designed to meet the current needs of the competitive business environment. It will familiarize the participants with the requisite understanding of the modern business environment. At the end of the programme, candidates will be able to identify business opportunities that exist in the business world.
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 2,000,000 .
ii) For Foreign Students is US$ 1,000
Programme Objectives
The overall objective of the programme is to integrate the accountancy discipline as part of the overall management and accommodation of changes. It aims at developing students’ skills and understanding of contemporary financial reporting, international dimension of financial management, and dynamics of corporate strategy formulation and implementation and information technology.
The programme has been redesigned so that CPA Syllabi of Modules E and F are covered
First Degree /or Advanced diploma from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| PENT101 | Entrepreneurship |
| FB400D | Management Accounting |
| CC400D | Research Methodology |
| CI400D | Quantitative Techniques for Business |
| Elective Modules | |
| CI402D | Business Computing |
| CC402D | Organisational Behaviour |
| Semester II | |
| CC406D | Project Paper |
| AC402D | Financial Accounting |
| FB403D | International Finance |
| AI201 | Auditing and Investigation |
| Optional Modules | |
| CI403D | E−Commerce |
| FB404D | Investment Analysis and Capital Markets |
| CC406D | Strategic Management |
| TX404D | Tax Accounting |
The overall objective of the programme is to integrate the accountancy discipline as part of the overall management and accommodation of changes. It aims at developing students’ skills and understanding of contemporary financial reporting, international dimension of financial management, and dynamics of corporate strategy formulation and implementation and information technology.
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 2,000,000 .
ii) For Foreign Students is US$ 1,000
MSc Information Technology and Management (MSc IT & Management) degree is a collaborative programme run jointly by the Avinashilingam University of India and the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), Tanzania.
Programme Objective
The programme aims at providing students with sound knowledge and combined skills of Management, Software and Networking Technologies. The programme is tailor-made on request of various information technology (IT) organisations.
Entry Requirement and Eligibility
Bachelor degree or Advanced Diploma (at least 3 years duration) in any formal science related field of study with at least second class, OR a good postgraduate diploma in the related field from an accredited higher learning institution. Applications are invited from Tanzanian and Foreign applicants
Scheme of Instruction and Examination (Semester Pattern)
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| 17MIMC01 | Integrated Management Principles and Practices |
| 17MIMC02 | ICT Business Process and Policies |
| 17MIMC03 | Research Methodology and Statistical |
| 17MIMC04 | System Analysis and Design |
| 17MIMC05 | Object Oriented Programming Lab (C++ and Java) |
| 17MIMC06 | Research conceptualization |
| Semester II | |
| 17MIMC07 | Entrepreneurship and innovation Management |
| 17MIMC08 | MIS Modeling and Project Management |
| 17MIMC09 | Information Security and Audit Control |
| 17MIMC10 | Accounting and Finance for Managers |
| 17MIMC11 | Relational Database Management Systems Lab (Oracle) |
| 17MIMC12 | Mini Project |
| Semester III | |
| 17MIMC13 | Customer Relationship Management |
| 17MIMC14 | Enterprise Resource Planning |
| 17MIMC15 | Systems and Network Administration Lab (Linux) |
| 17MIMC16 | Project |
| Semester IV | |
| 17MIMC17 | Total Quality Management |
| 17MIMC18 | Business Intelligence and Analytics |
| 17MIMC19 | E-Business |
| 17MIMC20 | Corporate Governance (Case study oriented and self study course) |
The programme develops professionals suited for the top positions in the IT management field. The degree meets the needs of the modern management-level technology professional responsible for the planning, budgeting, design, integration and deployment of strategic enterprise technologies and programs that contribute to the business organization's success.
The programme run during the evening and it is for two (2) years.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is US $ 5,000 payable in four installments; US $ 1250 per installment.
ii) For Foreign Students is US $ 6,600 payable in four Installments; @ US $ 1,650 per installment.
Programme Objectives
The Master of Science in Insurance and Actuarial Science at NTA level 9 is geared towards producing competent graduates with master’s degree become competent strategic managers in the field of insurance and actuarial science who will work as managers at senior level positions in public and private sectors.
The objectives of the programme are:
i. To allow experienced professionals to upgrade their insurance knowledge;
ii. To assist those professionals in earning professional certification;
iii. To provide a solid academic foundation for its constituencies to become successful actuaries;
iv. To offer a structured assistance for those professionals or students wishing to take the international exams of the Society of Actuaries, the Causality Actuarial Society, Insurance, or others.
Either first degree or advanced diploma with at least a second class, or a first degree or advanced diploma (with a pass class), and a good postgraduate diploma in the related field from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| IRM 09101 | Theory of Risk and Insurance Business |
| ASM 09101 | Contingency |
| ASM 09109 | Actuarial Practices |
| IRM 09102 | General insurance |
| ASM 09103 | Financial Mathematics |
| Electives (At least one) | |
| IRM 09103 | Marketing of Financial Services(Elective) |
| IRM 09105 | Advanced Claims Management (Elective) |
| FIN 09101 | Principles of Finance and Financial Analysis(Elective) |
| Semester II | |
| ASM 09204 | Risk Analysis and Modelling |
| IRM 09207 | Insurance Law and Regulations |
| ASM 09205 | Survival Models |
| IRM 09206 | Property and Casualty Insurance |
| RM 09201 | Research Methodology |
| IRM 09208 | Dissertation |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| IRM 09209 | Re-insurance Practice(Elective) |
| IRM 09210 | Marine and Aviation Insurance(Elective) |
| FIN 09201 | Financial Management(Elective) |
The Master of Science in Insurance and Actuarial Science at NTA level 9 is geared towards producing competent graduates with master’s degree become competent strategic managers in the field of insurance and actuarial science who will work as managers at senior level positions in public and private sectors. This programme is intended to facilitate graduates to acquire skills and knowledge that satisfy the needs of employers as well as self- employment, the society at large, and to practice Insurance and Actuarial Science at national and international levels.
The rationale of this programme is to produce competent, strategic, highly skilled and educated managers who will be able to
i. Manage risks in government, public and private institutions,
ii. Design conventional insurance, micro-insurance and reinsurance products,
iii. Manage various insurance portfolios,
iv. Conduct research and provide consultancy services in financial sector areas
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 4,800,000 payable in four installments.
ii) For Foreign Students is US$2,400 payable in four Installments.
The Master of Science in Social Protection Policy and Development (MSc. SPP) degree offered by the Institute of Finance Management (IFM), is a one year programme enabling graduates become competent strategic managers in the field of social protection policy and development. At the end of the programme the graduates will have the ability to:
(i) Evaluate appropriate institutional determinants for the design of social protection policies and reforms,
(ii) Analyze the public-social expenditure and revenues and apply skills in public finance and financial management in governing social protection institutions,
(iii) Apply actuarial aspects and quantitative methods in modeling, designing and implementing various social protection programmes,
(iv) Apply legal, administrative and public policy making skills in governing social protection institutions,
(v) Use research skills to solve social issues related to gender, child protection and disability in Tanzania, and
(vi) Design feasible micro-insurance instruments for managing socio-economic risks.
The minimum entry qualifications for the Master of Science in Social Protection Programme will include any of the following;
i) A Bachelor Degree in any field attained at NTA Level 8 or from a recognized university, with at least a Lower Second Class.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| SPG09101 | Public Policy Making |
| SPG 09102 | Public Finance |
| SPG 09103 | Comparative Social Policy Analysis |
| SPG09104 | Social Protection Laws and Labour administration |
| SPG09105 | Financing Social Protection |
| MTG0911 | Quantitative Methods |
| Semester II | |
| SPG09207 | Social Protection Governance |
| SPG 09208 | Health Care Modelling and Financing |
| SPG09209 | Actuarial Practices in Social Protection |
| SPG09210 | Social Budgeting |
| MSG09201 | Research Methodology |
| SPG09213 | Dissertation |
| Elective Modules | |
| SPG09211 | Social Policy Administration |
| SPG09212 | Gender, Child Protection and Disability Perspectives in Social Protection |
| IRG09201 | Micro-Insurance |
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 4,800,000 payable in four installments.
ii) For Foreign Students is US$2,400 payable in four Installments.
Banking has become highly competitive in modern financial institutions' business environments. To survive and grow in a changing market environment where there is an increase in amount of sensitive data, change in customers and market demands and the application of new technologies, information systems management turns out to be an integral part of the performance of banking institutions. However, the industry and the nation have scarce specialists with relevant knowledge and skills in banking and information systems management. In response to such a call, the Institute of Finance Management has established the Masters of Banking and Information System Management programme to fill a gap. :
(i) Analyse, design, verify, validate, implement, apply, and maintain Information systems relevant to the banking sector,
(ii) Assess and Make Information System Strategy,
(iii) Assess contemporary issues in banking operations with relevant skills of information systems,
(iv) Design and implement cyber security in banking institutions,
(v) Proactively appraise and manage risks in the banking sector,
(vi) Actively manage Treasury function in the banking business,
(vii) Conduct an-in-depth research individually as well as a team in banking and information management systems, and,
(viii) Develop and Implement Corporate Strategies and Policy
The minimum entry qualifications for the Masters of Banking and Information System Management Programme will include any of the following;
i) Holders of Postgraduate Diploma, Bachelor Degree (NTA Level 8) OR Advanced Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing, Accounting, Information Technology, Computer Science and other related studies from any recognized University or higher learning institution with at least Lower Second GPA (GPA of 2.7) or Equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| BIG 09101 | Banking system and Legal framework |
| BIG 09102 | Trade Financing and Lending Decisions |
| BIG 09103 | IS Strategy and Digital Banking |
| BIG 09104 | Financial Management and Modelling |
| BIG 09105 | Quantitative Techniques for Business |
| BIG 09106 | Strategic Management and Corporate Governance |
| Semester II | |
| BIG 09207 | Business Research Methodology |
| BIG 09208 | Bank Risks Management |
| BIG09209 | Bank Treasury Management |
| BIG 09210 | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) |
| BIG 09211 | System Analysis and Design |
| BIG 09212 | Cyber Security |
| BIG 09213 | Dissertation |
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 4,800,000 payable in four installments.
ii) For Foreign Students is US$2,400 payable in four Installments.
Programme Objectives
The programme is designed to provide students with a firm understanding of general principles as well familiarity with methods used by organisations and individual to manage risks whose outcomes cannot be forecasted exactly, i.e., measures taken to reduce the risk of damage to physical assets, exposure to legal liability, or injury to employees or customers
Either first degree or advanced diploma with at least a second class, or a first degree or advanced diploma (with a pass class), and a good postgraduate diploma in the related field from a recognized higher learning institution.
Programme Structure
Semester I
| Subject Code | Subject Name |
| PIR524 | Theory of Risk and Insurance Markets |
| CI400D | Quantitative Technique for Business 1 |
| DI400D | Risk Management |
| PIR527 | Life insurance and Pension Management |
| CC400D | Research Methodology |
| Elective Modules | |
| FB400D | Corporate Finance |
| PIR512 | Sociology |
| AC405D | Accounting for Managers |
| Semester II | |
| PIR501 | General Insurance |
| PIR503 | Insurance law and Regulation |
| CC406D | Strategic Management |
| PIR525 | Liability Insurance |
| PIR523 | Actuarial studies: Practice & Analysis |
| CC408D | Research Paper Project |
| Elective Modules (At least one) | |
| PIR500 | Property and Causality Insurance |
| PIR504 | Motor Insurance |
| PIR505 | Marine Insurance |
| PIR528 | Reinsurance |
| PIR529 | Life and Health Insurance |
The Programme runs for 18 Months.
Tuition Fee Structure
i) For Tanzanians is 2,000,000 .
ii) For Foreign Students is US$ 1,000
