Course Aims and Learning Outcomes
This course is designed to give you the opportunity to develop:
Learning Outcomes:
Knowledge
Thinking skills
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
13/1, 10/2, 10/3, 14/4, 12/5, 9/6, 14/7, 11/8, 8/9, 13/10, 10/11, and 8/12
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for postgraduate admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Educational aims of the programme
1. Apply a scholarly approach and up-to-date business knowledge to operate as a versatile, confident, and effective leader in a complex, dynamic working environment.
2. Critically appraise complex problems and situations across functional boundaries in order to develop holistic, integrated strategic responses to organisational and management issues.
3. Prosper as a critical independent learner able to apply and practice principles of reflection and continuous development to positively impact individual and collective performance within the organisation.
4. Synthesise new learning with existing experience to make a positive impact on current context from the start of the MBA programme.
5. Develop knowledge and understanding of current and pervasive issues in business and management to enrich own professional practice, enhance career development prospects and facilitate personal and professional development.
6. Identify, analyse and capitalise on opportunities for transformation and venture creation within the organisation
7. Understand, critically appraise and conduct research providing analysis and synthesising data and information to make sounds judgements and recommendations.
8. Engage in responsible leadership practices, appreciating diversity and behaving with integrity.
Target award Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the programme of study will have acquired the following subject knowledge and understanding as well as skills and other attributes. A student who is eligible for this award will be able to:
1. Apply knowledge and understanding to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, so theory is utilised and applied to practice from a critical and informed perspective, thus enhancing organisational effectiveness and competitiveness.
2. Synthesise and utilise knowledge of the different functional areas of business, academic literature, theory and understanding of organisation context, both strategically and operationally, to make integrative links to deliver business impact.
3. Apply systemic thinking principles to aid strategic thinking and planning, connecting ideas and practices to solve complex problems and enhance decision making across functional boundaries.
4. Critically appraise the global, macro-economic and political environment to evaluate appropriate strategic directions, choices, options across different functional areas
5. Have a basic understanding of financial management principles with the ability to interpret and critically appraise organisation financial information and utilise for strategy formation.
6. Critically evaluate and apply knowledge of financial management to appraise and manage organisational risk and support organisational governance and decision making.
7. Apply critical insights from business practice and academic theories and frameworks including trends, challenges and enablers to translate strategy into operational practice.
8. Critically evaluate and utilise appropriate methods and tools to deliver strategic aims or goals as practical deliverable outcomes for organisational growth and impact.
9. Utilise awareness of theories and best practice to develop leadership strategies which create optimal conditions for innovation including the confidence to manage transformation processes, take calculated risks, manage uncertainty, and learn from failure.
10. Critically appraise, leverage and exploit digital technologies, data and disruptive practices to support organisational transformation ensuring sustainability and competitiveness.
11. Exploit opportunities for networking to facilitate horizon scanning to identify and analyse business opportunities for new venture creation
12. Critically evaluate and utilise theories in approaches to practitioner research within the organisation to enable new insights and opportunities to solve complex problems and facilitate change.
13. Progress leadership and management thinking by negotiating and gaining stakeholder engagement in order to undertake a significant research project which utilises academic research philosophies and strategies to challenge established practices and facilitate organisational growth.
14. Use relevant research methods to critically appraise an issue, optimise the synthesis of complex data, both systematically and innovatively, to develop practical solutions and evaluate outcomes.
15. Identify appropriate leadership style(s) for different situations, apply engagement and motivation strategies to manage people, activities and operations and engage effectively with stakeholders
16. Synthesise new learning with existing experience to improve professional practices by increasing self-awareness though ongoing critical reflection taking responsibility for continuing to develop knowledge, skills and emotional intelligence.
17. Engage in responsible leadership practices and behave with integrity. This includes an appreciation of diversity, an openness to utilising the strengths and contributions of all colleagues, a recognition of the importance of active listening, seeking feedback and the humility to learn from others.
18. Develop confidence and expertise to articulate opinions, synthesising and clarifying complex ideas and arguments in both oral and written communication, enhancing ability to persuade and influence all stakeholders to create business impact.
19. Make a professional and informed contribution to the development of practice in an organisation by engaging as a scholarly practitioner; questioning established practice, critiquing and interrogating academic literature and making judgements about relevance and applicability to context.
20. Investigate an issue of strategic importance through in depth research and application of appropriate methodology to provide insight/contribution to business/organisational practice
Important Notice:
This course is currently undergoing its scheduled programme review, which may impact the advertised modules. Programme review is a standard part of the university's approach to quality assurance and enhancement, enabling us to ensure that our courses remain up to date and maintain their high standard and relevancy.
Once the review is completed, this course website page will be updated to reflect any approved changes to the advertised course. These approved changes will also be communicated to those who apply for the course to ensure they wish to proceed with their application.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
6/1, 3/2, 3/3, 7/4, 5/5, 2/6, 7/7, 4/8, 1/9, 6/10, 3/11, and 1/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Course Summary
This is a general management course designed for those in, or aspiring to, senior management positions or those looking for conversion from specialist fields to that of general management. It is also intended for those with entrepreneurial objectives. The MBA prepares participants for early entry into positions holding significant general management responsibilities, whilst developing a thorough understanding of the principal functional areas of management.
The course team recognises the importance of keeping a management course at the cutting edge of learning in a rapidly changing business environment and is committed to that goal.
Our particular course is also built around five key framing objectives: plurality, advocacy, enterprise, responsibility and application.
INDICATIVE START DATES FOR THE YEAR:
Unicaf offers a flexible rolling admissions model with multiple start dates for each programme throughout the year
24/02, 24/03, 26/05, 23/06, 25/08, 22/09, 24/11, and 22/12.
*Start dates for university programmes may be subject to change. Students are advised to regularly check their student profile for the most up-to-date and accurate information regarding programme commencement dates.
The entry requirements for admission are:
Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles of business and financial processes and concepts. They will gain profound knowledge of management and administration procedures in order to successfully function in managerial positions as well as in banking organizations.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organizations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are the following:
1) Develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful financial strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges
2) Enhance the ability to source, analyze and critically appraise all types of business data and practice
3) Develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value adding systems
Objectives of the Programme
1. Integrate cutting-edge strategic research and practice to achieve business transformation
2. Engendera spirit of critical enquiry and environment that fosters lifelong learning and continuous personal and professional development
3. Develop skills of entrepreneurial leadership in the field of finance such as creativity, innovation, collaboration, risk taking,etc.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles within the world of information systems and become fully equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge to become successful managers and handle valuable information and data systems.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organizations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The course aims to:
1. Develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges
2. Enhance the ability to source, analyse and critically appraise all types of business data and practice
3. Develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value adding systems
Objectives of the Programme
1. Integrate cutting-edge strategic research and practice to achieve business transformation
2. Engendera spirit of critical inquiry and environment that fosters life long learning and continuous personal and professional development
3. Develop skills of entrepreneurial leadership such as creativity, innovation, collaboration, risk taking, etc.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles within the Oil and Gas sector and acquire significant skills and knowledge in order to become successful managers in the oil and gas sector as well as run key roles within the industry.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organizations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The course aims to:
1. Produce skilled executives in Oil and Gas Management and make them familiar with this field of engineering and its markets. Specifically, it covers a wide range of knowledge and skills that are now considered necessary by oil and gas professionals to address current problems of management in the oil and gas sector, both in design and planning and management of oil and gas sites.
2. The program provides expertise and technical skills and enhances the analysis of strategies, measures and actions aimed at developing the oil and gas sector within the broader context of social policy.
3. The program has an interdisciplinary basis, focusing on Management in Oil and Gas Engineering sites and markets to make students well-equipped and skilled to operate in the demanding world of Oil and Gas Management sector.
Objectives of the Programme
1. Provide all the necessary skills to the graduates in order to become successful oil and gas management professionals and be able to function efficiently within the specific industry
2. The programme also enables students to become technically aware of issues regarding oil and gas engineering and enriches their ability to analyse strategies and decisions made when developing oil and gas site units
3. Students will be also able to develop skills in the management of oil and gas sites as well as the administration of such units to function successfully in managerial positions within this sector
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles within the Healthcare sector and acquire significant skills and knowledge in order to become successful health carers as well as run managerial positions in the health sector.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organizations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The course aims to:
1. Produce skilled executives on Administration and Health Economics. Specifically, it covers a wide range of knowledge and skills that are now considered necessary by health professionals to address current problems of administration and finance, both in design and planning and management of health services.
2. The program provides expertise and technical skills and enhances the analysis of strategies, measures and actions aimed at developing the health sector within the
broader context of social policy.
3. The program has an interdisciplinary basis, focusing on Management and Health Economics (hospital administration, human resources, total quality management, financing and planning of health services, economic evaluation), but also negotiation and basic subjects in the fields of Public Health of Epidemiology, Sociology of Health and Sanitary Engineering.
Objectives of the Programme
1. Provide all the necessary skills to the graduates in order to become successful health care professionals and be able to function efficiently within the health sector
2. The programme also enables students to become technically aware of issues regarding healthcare and enriches their ability to analyse strategies and decisions made when developing healthcare units and their social policy
3. Students will be also able to develop skills in the management of health care units as well as the administration of such units so as to function successfully in managerial positions within the Healthcare sector.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles of business processes and concepts. They will gain profound knowledge of management and administration procedures in order to successfully function in managerial positions.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organizations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are the following:
1) Develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges
2) Enhance the ability to source, analyze and critically appraise alltypes of business data and practice
3) Develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value adding systems
Objectives of the Programme
1. Integrate cutting-edge strategic research and practice to achieve business transformation
2. Engenderaspiritofcriticalenquiryandenvironmentthatfosterslifelonglearningand continuouspersonal and professional development
3. Developskillsofentrepreneurialleadershipsuch as creativity,innovation, collaboration, risktaking,etc.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Programme Aims and Objectives
Introduction
During this course, students will be able to study basic principles of business processes and concepts. They will gain profound knowledge of management and administration procedures in order to successfully function in managerial positions.
Rationale
The course will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organizations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are the following:
1) Develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges
2) Enhance the ability to source, analyze and critically appraise alltypes of business data and practice
3) Develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value adding systems
Objectives of the Programme
1. Integrate cutting-edge strategic research and practice to achieve business transformation
2. Engender a spirit of critical enquiry and environment that fosters life long learning and continuouspersonal and professional development
3. Develop skills of entrepreneurial leadership such as creativity,innovation, collaboration, risktaking,etc.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
During this programme, students will be able to study basic principles of business processes and concepts with a specialisation in Marketing. They will gain profound knowledge of management and administration procedures in order to successfully function in managerial positions. The programme will enable students to become efficiently equipped with all the necessary skills and knowledge in order to advance in international organisations and achieve positive results when operating in executive positions.
The aims of the programme are the following:
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are as follows:
Learning Outcomes
At the end of the programme, the student will be expected to:
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Aims of the Programme
The aims of the programme are as follows:
1. To develop the leadership and management skills of students, and equip them with a deep understanding of core business principles.
2. To offer students specialised knowledge and skills in human resource management, including strategic leadership, performance management and recruitment and selection processes.
3. To equip students with the ability to analyse and solve complex people management problems, and to develop effective strategies for managing individuals and teams in various organisational settings.
4. To provide students with a global perspective on human resource management, including cross-cultural communication, and to prepare them to succeed in various international and local business contexts.
5. To foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills through a variety of case studies and a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes.
At the end of the programme, the student will be expected to:
• Acquire a solid understanding of core business principles and specialised knowledge and skills in the field of human resource management.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management skills, including motivating and managing individuals and teams and making sound decisions in various business contexts.
• Analyze complex people management problems, develop effective strategies for addressing them, and make informed decisions based on evidence.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Zambia Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Background
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree with a focus on Oil, Gas and Energy Management is introduced targeting individuals in both the private and public sectors and aims at equipping senior managers with leaderships skills and competences that will enable them to help manage their private sector businesses, or public institutions successfully.
The Government of Malawi has adopted a strategy for development and growth spanning 2017-2022. This is the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy III (MGDS III). This blueprint recognizes that failure of the country to move to a developmental state has slowed down national socio-economic development, making Malawi a consuming and importing state with very little being invested into industry, technology and private sector activities to promote manufacturing and export growth. Access to energy, including through oil and gas, is a critical component of increasing industrial and manufacturing activity. Programme Mode
Distance/Online/Blended Credits
180
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According to MGDS III, the plan for spurring growth recognizes provision of education and skills as key to providing the human capital required for socio-economic development and industrial growth. Unicaf University Malawi aims to play a part in the national effort to increase accessibility to tertiary education in general. Its online model, combined with its scholarship scheme makes high quality tertiary education accessible to a much large number of students than could be absorbed in a traditional face-to-face setting. Unicaf, therefore meets the goal of availing tertiary education to as many Malawians as possible. More particularly, the MBA in Oil, Gas and Energy Management programme will contribute towards the realization of the national vision for socio-economic development as outlined by the rationale below.
Rationale for the Programme
Malawi requires increased access to oil and gas to meet its energy demands for growth and development. Furthermore, there is an ongoing assessment of potential oil exploration in Malawi.
“Surveys have strongly indicated that there are thick sediments ranging from 2500 to 3500 m… Exploration work currently being pursued by multinational firms in Malawi’s stretch of the oil rich Great African Rift Valley has unveiled high prospects for oil discovery” (Jere, 2018).
This MBA: Oil, Gas and Energy Management programme is designed to encourage national efforts towards improvement of the energy sector, and hence towards greater industrialization within Malawi.
The following press release from The Nation newspaper from October 2018 summarizes a major problem faced by the government of Malawi in its quest for development of the oil and gas sector. It is clear that a lack of trained manpower in the sector is crippling efforts to kick-start the industry.
Despite government promising to support the growth of the mining sector to become one of the main foreign exchange earners, the department tasked to look after the oil and gas sector seems to have no capacity and resources to perform, according to a recent report…
The report says technical officers at the Department of Mines do not have continuous trainings to ensure independent and competent analysis when conducting field verification visits where oil and gas companies are operating…
The report has recommended a review of the oil and gas division to allow all technical officers to access relevant training and capacity building programmes (Chirambo, 2018).
The last paragraph quoted was the recommendation made in the authoritative Malawi Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (MWEITI) report. The report reinforces the observations of Unicaf University that prompted and justified the development of this MBA: Oil, Gas and Energy Management programme.
One of the four pillars for the implementation of the national blueprint for economic growth and poverty alleviation, the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy (MGDS) III, is “human capital development” (Government of Malawi, 2017). It is in response to the call by government for increased private sector involvement in the field of education and training that Unicaf University, in general, develops its programmes.
Through this programme, Unicaf University aims to produce graduates who will contribute towards an industrial revolution and spearhead national growth and poverty alleviation through growth in the crucial energy sector.
Aim of the Programme
The programme aims to provide an intellectually challenging academic programme of study, which will demand of the student the ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate key theoretical concepts and practical applications in international oil, gas and energy management. The programme provides industry insight, including an overview of contemporary issues in the market, so that graduates are well equipped to enter into the sector, whether in marketing, procurement and negotiation, policy making or exploration.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Background
The Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management is introduced targeting individuals in both the private and public sectors and aims at equipping senior managers and administrators with leaderships skills and competences that will enable them to manage their businesses and institutions successfully.
The Government of Malawi has adopted a strategy for development and growth spanning 2017-2022. This is the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy III (MGDS III). This blueprint recognizes that failure of the country to move to a developmental state has slowed down national socio-economic development, making Malawi a consuming and importing state with very little being invested into industry, technology and private sector activities to promote manufacturing and export growth.
According to MGDS III, the plan for spurring growth recognizes provision of education and skills as key to providing the human capital required for socio-economic development and industrial growth. Unicaf University Malawi aims to play a part in the national effort to increase accessibility to tertiary education in general. Its online model, combined with its scholarship scheme makes high quality tertiary education accessible to a much large number of students than could be absorbed in a traditional face-to-face setting. Unicaf, therefore meets the goal of availing tertiary education to as many Malawians as possible. More particularly, the MBA in Finance programme will contribute towards the realization of the national vision for growth and development as outlined by the rationale below.
Rationale for the Programme
There is a critical requirement for good managers across all business sectors and within the public sector and civil society sector. Good management can make an organization. Bad management can break an organization. As such, good managers are in high demand. This MBA focusing on Management seeks to produce graduates that employers can be assured are competent, with a set of professional knowledge and skills. It seeks to produce graduates who are equipped with strong professional values who are fully aware of the best ethical practice, which are a prerequisite for success in business management and leadership.
One of the four pillars for the implementation of the national blueprint for economic growth and poverty alleviation, the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy (MGDS) III, is “human capital development” (Government of Malawi, 2017). It is in response to the call by government for increased private sector involvement in the field of education and training that Unicaf University, in general, develops its programmes.
In particular, this online MBA programme with specialization in Management was developed with a view to providing the skilled manpower needed to support the expected demand for business and public sector management that accompanies any growth of the economy. Business managers, and associated entrepreneurs, are critical in both public and private sector organizations and can greatly facilitate and support the growth of small and medium enterprises
Aim of the Programme
The programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges through enhancing the graduate’s ability to source, analyze and critically appraise all types of business data and practice, and to develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value adding systems.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Background
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Health Management is introduced targeting individuals in both the private and public health sectors and aims at equipping senior health managers and health administrators with leaderships skills and competences that will enable them to manage their private sector businesses, or public national, regional, district and local health systems and institutions successfully.
The Government of Malawi has adopted a strategy for development and growth spanning 2017-2022. This is the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy III (MGDS III). This blueprint recognizes that failure of the country to move to a developmental state has slowed down national socio-economic development, making Malawi a consuming and importing state with very little being invested into industry, technology and private sector activities to promote manufacturing and export growth.
According to MGDS III, the plan for spurring growth recognizes provision of education and skills as key to providing the human capital required for socio-economic development and industrial growth. Unicaf University Malawi aims to play a part in the national effort to increase accessibility to tertiary education in general. Its online model, combined with its scholarship scheme makes high quality tertiary education accessible to a much large number of students than could be absorbed in a traditional face-to-face setting. Unicaf, therefore meets the goal of availing tertiary education to as many Malawians as possible. More particularly, the MBA in Health Management programme will contribute towards the realization of the national vision for socio-economic development as outlined by the rationale below.
Rationale for the Programme
Health is one of the most important industries in society. Hospitals, pharmaceutical groups, medical and biotechnology companies, insurers, research centers, government and non-profit organizations, start-ups and many more stakeholders are looking for well-qualified leaders who understand the complexity and the big picture of the health sector and its market.
One of the four pillars for the implementation of the national blueprint for economic growth and poverty alleviation, the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy (MGDS) III, is “human capital development” (Government of Malawi, 2017). It is in response to the call by government for increased private sector involvement in the field of education and training that Unicaf University, in general, develops its programmes.
In particular, this online MBA programme with specialization in Health Management was developed with a view to providing the skilled manpower needed to support the expected demand for expanded and improved health management that will be required to meet the needs of a growing population and a growing economy. Business managers, and also associated entrepreneurs, are critical in both public and private health sector organizations such as in healthcare, pharmaceuticals or medical supplies
Aim of the Programme
This programme aims to equip students with integrative thinking, combining intuition, analytic reasoning and imagination, and link it with core competencies and transformational leadership capabilities to become a successful leader in health management. This programme aims to be relevant to professionals both outside the health industry, for example executive managers, and inside the health industry, for example doctors and nurses, who wish to apply their learning and experience to health management through the acquisition of practical health management skills.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
Nature of the programme
The programme is an online programme composed of 8 taught modules of 25 credits each, of which five are core modules and three are elective modules relating to a specialist stream, culminating in a research based dissertation of 40 credits. The modules may be taken continuously on a full-time basis or spread over a longer period on a part-time basis, depending on the circumstances and needs of the student. Each taught module lasts for seven weeks and the material is available online 24 hours per day, seven days per week during that period. The student may opt to supplement the online taught modules during this period with face-to-face tutorials in a blended approach. The research is supervised by a PhD-qualified tutor within a structured format over a period of 14 weeks, resulting in a dissertation that is both internally and externally examined.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
The programme is an online programme composed of 8 taught modules of 25 credits each, of which five are core modules and three are elective modules relating to a specialist stream, culminating in a research based dissertation of 40 credits. The modules may be taken continuously on a full-time basis or spread over a longer period on a part-time basis, depending on the circumstances and needs of the student. Each taught module lasts for seven weeks and the material is available online 24 hours per day, seven days per week during that period. The student may opt to supplement the online taught modules during this period with face-to-face tutorials in a blended approach. The research is supervised by a PhD-qualified tutor within a structured format over a period of 14 weeks, resulting in a dissertation that is both internally and externally examined.
During the taught modules students interact virtually with their tutor and fellow class students. The number of students taking anyone module is limited to 30, thus encouraging personalised interaction and sharing of knowledge and experiences among students from a diverse background.
The module material and e-library access is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the duration of the modules and for the entire period of the dissertation, through a purpose-designed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through the VLE, in addition to their module material, students are able to gain instant access to thousands of the latest versions of text-books and journals from Unicaf University’s e-library to support their work. The recommended textbooks and the entire e-library are directly available to the student from their VLE platform at the click of a button. Through the online library help desk, students are able to request for further reading materials that they may need.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
The programme is an online programme composed of 8 taught modules of 25 credits each, of which five are core modules and three are elective modules relating to a specialist stream, culminating in a research based dissertation of 40 credits. The modules may be taken continuously on a full-time basis or spread over a longer period on a part-time basis, depending on the circumstances and needs of the student. Each taught module lasts for seven weeks and the material is available online 24 hours per day, seven days per week during that period. The student may opt to supplement the online taught modules during this period with face-to-face tutorials in a blended approach. The research is supervised by a PhD-qualified tutor within a structured format over a period of 14 weeks, resulting in a dissertation that is both internally and externally examined.
During the taught modules students interact virtually with their tutor and fellow class students. The number of students taking any one module is limited to 30, thus encouraging personalised interaction and sharing of knowledge and experiences among students from a diverse background.
The module material and e-library access is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the duration of the modules and for the entire period of the dissertation, through a purpose-designed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through the VLE, in addition to their module material, students are able to gain instant access to thousands of the latest versions of text-books and journals from Unicaf University’s e-library to support their work. The recommended textbooks and the entire e-library are directly available to the student from their VLE platform at the click of a button. Through the online library help desk, students are able to request for further reading materials that they may need.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
The programme is an online programme composed of 8 taught modules of 25 credits each, of which five are core modules and three are elective modules relating to a specialist stream, culminating in a research based dissertation of 40 credits. The modules may be taken continuously on a full-time basis or spread over a longer period on a part-time basis, depending on the circumstances and needs of the student. Each taught module lasts for seven weeks and the material is available online 24 hours per day, seven days per week during that period. The student may opt to supplement the online taught modules during this period with face-to-face tutorials in a blended approach. The research is supervised by a PhD-qualified tutor within a structured format over a period of 14 weeks, resulting in a dissertation that is both internally and externally examined.
During the taught modules students interact virtually with their tutor and fellow class students. The number of students taking any one module is limited to 30, thus encouraging personalised interaction and sharing of knowledge and experiences among students from a diverse background.
The module material and e-library access is available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week for the duration of the modules and for the entire period of the dissertation, through a purpose-designed Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Through the VLE, in addition to their module material, students are able to gain instant access to thousands of the latest versions of text-books and journals from Unicaf University’s e-library to support their work. The recommended textbooks and the entire e-library are directly available to the student from their VLE platform at the click of a button. Through the online library help desk, students are able to request for further reading materials that they may need.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
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Start dates: | Monthly Intakes |
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Duration: | Depends on the degree |
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Study mode: | Depends on the programme offered |
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Awarded by: | Awarding institution offering the programme |
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Scholarships: | Partial Scholarships Available |
E-Learning System: Your classes will take place in an online virtual learning environment (VLE). You can log in at any time and at your convenience. Once online, you’ll communicate with your instructor and fellow students, read assigned texts, access digital learning materials and the eLibrary resources, post assignments and comment on other students’ contributions to the class.
Online Instructors: We give our students the greatest possible support with dedicated online instructors. All of our online instructors are experts in their respective fields and have years of experience at the highest standard. Your class instructor will endeavour to respond to your queries as fast as possible.
Online Classroom: The online learning experience will include extensive participation and interaction with the online instructor and your fellow students.
Develop your skills: Employability depends on 3 factors - Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude. In other words, what you know, how you use that knowledge, and how you approach the task at hand. Our programmes allow our students to develop and further enhance their capabilities and skill set.
Improve your chances: A Master’s degree will shape you into a highly sought-after and favourable candidate for a job interview. Furthermore, you’ll be at an advantage for positions with a higher salary and greater growth potential.
Contribution to knowledge: A Doctoral programme is a self-directed academic research study, supported by a team of supervisors that will assist you in submitting an original contribution to knowledge. Your work and findings will then be compiled into a publishable dissertation.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
*Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.
* Applicants satisfying the entry requirements are invited to an interview where a final admission decision is made.
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