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Academic Programmes August 31, 2026

Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and Development (BD.GD) NTA Level 8

August 31, 202611 min read

Practical Training

Core 10 ITT 05208 Computer Networking Core 09 ITT 05209 Introduction to Internet Programming Core 10 Total Credits 52 16.1.35 Ordinary Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (OD.ICT) NTA Level 6 a) Objectives of the Programme i) To prepare a person who use computer operations and packages to solve IT problems ii) To prepare a person who Design and develop simple information system. iii) To prepare a person who is able to design and develop simple web-based applications PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 129 b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits GST 06101 Action Research Core 10 ITT 06102 Object Oriented Programming Core 10 ITT 06103 System Analysis and Design Core 08 ITT 06105 Project Proposal Development Core 10 ITT 06106 Mobile Application Development Core 10 ITT 06107 Multi-user Relational Database Core 08 Total Credits 56 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits GST 06201 Small Business Development Fundamental 10 ITT 06202 Information System Development Core 12 ITT 06203 ICT for Development Core 12 ITT 06204 Wide Area Networking Core 12 ITT 06206 Systems Administration and Security Fundamental 12 ITT 06205 Project Core 10 Total Credits 68 16.1.36 Basic Technician Certificate in Human Resource Management (BTC.HRM) NTA Level 4 a) Objectives of the Programme i) To enable students to acquire the required competencies for better results for the organization in which they will work. These competencies are skills, attitudes, knowledge and wider attributes. ii) To facilitate training in consideration of individual learning differences by using alternative paths and flexible scheduling of 130 THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY learning activities and also to help learners to be more inquisitive, reflective and understanding. iii) To enable graduates to identify, integrate and apply a body of knowledge and a set of techniques in the management process. iv) To prepare human resource workers who are competent in the application of knowledge and skills in the context of human resource issues with substantial personal responsibilities. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRT 04101 Basics of Human Resource Management Core 14 HRT 04102 Basic Principles of Management Core 14 HRT 04103 Basic Communication Skills Fundamental 09 HRT 04104 Basic Computer Applications Fundamental 08 HRT 04105 Public Relations and Customer Care Fundamental 14 Total Credits 59 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRT 04201 Basics of Leadership and Ethics Core 14 HRT 04202 Organization Behaviour Core 14 HRT 04203 Basics of Entrepreneurship Fundamental 09 HRT 04204 Fundamentals of Labour Law Core 14 HRT 04205 Field Practical Training Core 10 Total Credits 61 16.1.37 Technician Certificate in Human Resource Management (TC.HRM) NTA Level 5 a) Objective s of the Programme i) To enable students to acquire the required competencies for better results for the organization in which they will happen to work. These skills are attitudes, knowledge, and wider attributes. PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 131 ii) To facilitate training in consideration of individual learning differences by using alternative paths and flexible scheduling of learning activities and also to help learners to be more inquisitive, reflective and understanding. iii) To enable graduates to identify, integrate and apply a body of knowledge and a set of techniques in the management process. iv) To prepare human resource workers who are competent in the application of knowledge and skills in the context of human resource issues with substantial personal responsibilities. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRT 05101 Human Resource Management Core 14 HRT 05102 Basic Principles of Management Core 12 HRT 05103 Office Organization and Records Management Core 10 HRT 05104 Communication Skills Fundamental 10 HRT 05105 Information and Communication Technology Fundamental 08 Total Credits 54 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRT 05201 Basic Principles of Leadership and Ethics Core 12 HRT 05202 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Fundamental 10 HRT 05203 Public Relations Fundamental 10 HRT 05204 Supervisory Skills Core 12 HRT 05205 Development Studies Fundamental 12 HRT 05206 Field Practical Training Core 10 Total Credits 66 132 THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY 16.1.38 Ordinary Diploma in Human Resource Management (OD.HRM) NTA Level 6 a) Objectives of the Programme i) To enable students to acquire the required competencies for better results for the organization in which they will happen to be. These competencies are skills, attitudes, knowledge and wider attributes. ii) To facilitate training in consideration of individual learning differences by using alternative paths and flexible scheduling of learning activities and also to help learners to be more inquisitive, reflective and understanding. iii) To enable graduates to identify, integrate and apply a body of knowledge and techniques in the management process. iv) To prepare human resource workers who are competent in applying knowledge and skills in the context of human resource issues with substantial personal responsibilities. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRT 06101 Management and Supervisory Skills Core 10 HRT 06102 Human Resource Planning Core 12 HRT 06103 Principles of Customer Care Fundamental 10 HRT 06104 Human Resource Information Systems Core 10 HRT 06105 Research Methodology Fundamental 08 HRT 06106 Recruitment and selection Core 12 Total Credits 62 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRT 06201 Labour Laws Core 12 HRT 06202 Staff Motivation Core 12 HRT 06203 Training and Development Core 12 HRT 06204 Organisation Behaviour Core 10 HRT 06205 Leadership and Ethics Core 10 HRT 06206 Field Practical Training Core 12 Total Credits 68 PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 133 16.1.39 Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management (HD.HRM) NTA Level 7 a) Objectives of the programme i) To enable students to acquire the required competencies for better results for the organization in which they will happen to be, and these competencies are skills, attitudes, knowledge and wider attributes. ii) To enable graduates to identify, integrate and apply a body of knowledge and a set of techniques in the management process. iii) To prepare human resource workers who are competent in the application of knowledge and skills in operational areas in the context of human resource issues with substantial personal responsibilities. iv) To produce qualified and competent human resource practitioners who are prepared to take a new role in Tanzania's modern business organizations and globally. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits EDU 07112 Communication Skills Fundamental 14 HRU 07102 Principles of Human Resource Management Core 10 HRU 07103 Information and Communication Technology Fundamental 10 HRU 07104 Organization Behaviour Core 11 HRU 07105 Corporate Governance and Ethics Core 10 HRU 07106 Human Resource Planning Core 10 Total Credits 59 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRU 07201 Staffing and Employee Selection Core 12 HRU 07202 Reward System and Performance Management Core 11 HRU 07203 Human Resource Information System Core 10 134 THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY HRU 07204 Public Financial Management Fundamental 09 HRU 07205 Principles of Entrepreneurship Fundamental 09 HRU 07206 Principles of Management Core 10 Total Credits 61 Semester Three Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRU 07301 Public Relations and Customer Care Fundamental 10 HRU 07302 Leadership for Organizational Success Core 10 HRU 07303 Principles of Labour Economics Core 10 HRU 07304 Labour Relations Core 10 HRU 07305 Managing Business Organizations Core 10 HRU 07306 International Human Resource Management Core 10 Total Credits 60 Semester Four Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits HRU 07401 Principles of Good Governance Fundamental 11 HRU 07402 Gender Perspectives in Management Fundamental 08 HRU 07403 Research Methodology Fundamental 12 HRU 07404 Labour Laws Core 11 HRU 07405 Development Studies Fundamental 09 HRU 07406 Field Practical Training Fundamental 10 Total Credits 61

Research Requirements

Core 10 PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 123 GDU 08211 Entrepreneurship Core 09 GDU 08212 Guidance and Counselling Core 11 GDU 08213 Social Conflicts and Resolutions Core 08 GDU 08214 Natural Resource Management Fundamental 07 LEU 08207 Leadership Professionalism and Development Fundamental 8 Total Credits 70 16.1.30 Basic Technician Certificate in Community Development (BTC.COD) NTA LEVEL 4 a) Objectives of the programme i) To equip students with basic knowledge and skills in community development vested with facilitation approaches and strategies. ii) To facilitate training by using alternative paths and flexible scheduling of learning activities to enable learners to become more responsible for their learning taking into account their differences in learning. iii) To enable graduates to apply effectively the acquired basic knowledge, skills and understating in a dynamic and ever- changing society. iv) To enable graduates to cherish the role of ethics of community development work; v) To facilitate more efficient educational exchange between trainers and trainees. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits CDT 04101 Communication Management Fundamental 06 CDT 04103 Appropriate Technology Core 05 CDT 04104 Civic Education Core 09 CDT 04106 Groups Management Core 09 CDT 04109 Conflict Management Core 05 CDT 04111 Sociology Core 06 CDT 04113 Community Development Theories Core 08 124 THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY Total Credits 48 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits CDT 04202 Community Development Principles and Approaches Core 06 CDT 04205 Microfinance Management Fundamental 05 CDT 04207 Gender and Development Core 09 CDT 04208 Entrepreneurship Development Core 09 CDT 04210 Social Psychology Core 05 CDT 04212 Creativity And Innovation Core 14 CDT 04214 Field Practical Training Core 24 Total Credits 72 16.1.31 Technician Certificate in Community Development (TC.COD) NTA Level 5 a) Objective of the Programmes i) To equip students with basic knowledge and skills in community development vested with facilitation approaches and strategies; ii) To facilitate training by using alternative paths and flexible scheduling of learning activities to enable learners become more responsible for their own learning taking into account their individual differences in learning. iii) To enable graduates to apply the acquired basic knowledge, skills and understanding effectively in a dynamic and ever- changing society. iv) To enable graduates to cherish the role of ethics of community development work; and facilitate more efficient educational exchange between trainers and trainees. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits CDT 05101 Critical Thinking and Attitude Management Core 08 CDT 05102 Lobbying and Advocacy Core 08 CDT 05104 Participatory Planning Core 08 CDT 05107 Community Engagement Core 06 PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 125 CDT 05109 Micro-Economic Fundamental 06 CDT 05110 Elementary Book-Keeping Fundamental 06 CDT 05112 Basic of ICT Fundamental 06 CDT 04114 Community Participation Core 08 Total Credits 56 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits CDT 05203 Development Studies Core 06 CDT 05205 Resource Management Core 06 CDT 05206 Project Management Core 08 CDT 05208 Adult Learning Core 06 CDT 05211 Information and Communication Management Fundamental 08 CDT 05213 Disaster Management Fundamental 06 CDT 05215 Field Practical Training Core 24 Total Credits 64 16.1.32 Ordinary Diploma in Community Development (OD.COD) – NTA Level 6 a) Objective of the Programmes i) To equip students with basic knowledge and skills in community development vested with facilitation approaches and strategies. ii) To facilitate training by using alternative paths and flexible scheduling of learning activities to enable learners become more responsible for their own learning taking into account their individual differences in learning. iii) To enable graduates to apply the acquired basic knowledge, skills and understanding effectively in a dynamic and ever- changing society. iv) To enable graduates to cherish the role of ethics of community development work and facilitate more efficient educational exchange between trainers and trainees. b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits CDT 06101 Demography core 08 CDT 06102 Food Security and Nutrition Fundamental 06 CDT 06106 Basics of Law Fundamental 09 126 THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY CDT 06109 Public and Private Sector Management Core 04 CDT 06111 Research Methods Core 11 CDT 06112 Applied Statistics Fundamental 09 Total Credits 47 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits CDT 06203 Leadership and administration fundamental 06 CDT 06204 Parenting and Child Development core 06 CDT 06205 Development Policy core 08 CDT 06207 Project Monitoring and Evaluation core 09 CDT 06208 Management of Civil Society Organizations core 06 CDT 06210 Financial management fundamental 06 CDT 06213 Accountancy fundamental 06 CDT 06214 Research project core 06 CDT 06215 Field Practical training core 20 Total Credits 73 16.1.33 Basic Technician Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (BTC.ICT) NTA LEVEL 4 a) Objectives of the Programme i) To prepare a person who use computer operations and packages to perform simple works. ii) To prepare a person who provide internet services and perform computer installations and configurations. iii) To prepare a person who can maintain and repair computer hardware, software and peripherals. iv) To prepare a person who can assist in performing computer networking and apply computer skills for communications, customer care and entrepreneurship activities. PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 127 b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits GST 04101 English Communication Skills Fundamental 10 GST 04102 Basic Computer Skills Core 15 GST 04103 Life Skills Fundamental 15 ITT 04102 Software Installation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance Core 10 ITT 04103 Essentials of Computing Mathematics Fundamental 06 ITT 04106 Basic Electricity and Electronics Fundamental 06 Total Credits 62 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits ITT 04201 Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting and Maintenance Core 12 ITT 04202 Networking Basics Core 12 ITT 04203 Customer Care Fundamental 07 ITT 04204 Web Technology Basics Core 12 GST 04201 Entrepreneurship Skills Fundamental 10 ITT 04206 Field Practical Training Core 10 Total Credits 63 16.1.34 Technician Certificate in Information and Communication Technology (TC.ICT) NTA Level 5 a) Objectives of the Programme i) To prepare a person who install service and maintain computer software and develop a simple information system. ii) To prepare a person who install service, maintain and repair computer hardware. iii) To prepare a person who design and configure a simple Local Area Network (LAN). iv) To prepare a person who form a team; assign duties, monitor progress, manage customers; identify business opportunities and create simple business plans. 128 THE MWALIMU NYERERE MEMORIAL ACADEMY b) Programme Modules Semester One Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits GST 05101 Business Communication Skills Fundamental 08 ITT 05101 Operating System Core 14 ITT 05102 Computer Maintenance and Repair Core 14 ITT 05106 Computing Mathematics Fundamental 11 ITT 05108 Introduction to Programming Core 12 Total Credits 59 Semester Two Module Code Module Name Module Type Credits ITT 05202 Server Maintenance and Repair Core 12 ITT 05205 Introduction to Supervisory Skills Fundamental 08 ITT 05206 Computer Applications Core 12 ITT 05207

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