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Academic Programmes August 29, 2026

Bachelor of Commerce in International Business

August 29, 20263 min read

Programme Description

Bachelor of Commerce in International Business prepares a cadre of high-quality professionals in the today’s international business environment. Graduates from this programme shall be able to use analytical knowledge and skills for effective and efficient planning on matters concerning international business and policy formulation in the context of Tanzania, developed countries and all over the world. The programme contents have been selected considering the country’s current business environment and the global environment, i.e. the country’s need for good international business strategists, planners, and policy makers in business issues, international trade, agriculture, industrial development, etc. 14

Learning Outcomes

  • Consider the impact of various economic, legal, cultural, geographical, and political systems on international business.
  • Apply computer skills and knowledge to support the international business functions.
  • Assist in the importing and exporting functions of a business.
  • Conduct business in compliance with relevant national and international law, legislation, policies, and regulations.
  • Conduct business with diverse populations using culturally appropriate methods.
  • Collect, process, and interpret data used to support international business.
  • Develop personal and professional strategies to improve job performance, work relationships, and stress management.
  • Contribute to the planning, directing, and evaluating of individual and team projects.
  • Apply financial knowledge and skills to the operation of an international business.
  • Consider the business advantages of being multilingual.
  • Apply teamwork knowledge and skills when working with co-workers, supervisors, and others.
  • Apply knowledge of quality control and assurance programmes to sourcing and supplying.
  • Apply the principles of business ethics and international corporate responsibility.
  • Develop strategies to prepare for the contingencies associated with personal international travel. Participate in the development of an international marketing plan which includes marketing objectives, marketing mix, strategies, budgetary considerations, and evaluation criteria.

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
DS 102 Development Perspectives Core 7.5
EN 111 Introductory Microeconomic Analysis I Core 9
EN112 Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis I Core 9
AF 111 Introduction to Financial Accounting Core 9
BS 111 Business Communication Core 7.5
MT 1114 Business Mathematics Core 1E+1
EMM 111 Principles of Marketing Core 9

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
IT 111 Introduction to Information Technology Core 7.5
MG 121 Principles and Practices of Management Core 9
MG 122 Introduction to Business Core 9
HR 121 Principles and Practices of Human Resources Management Core 9
ST 1208 Statistical Analysis for Business Decisions Core 9
AF 121 Financial Accounting Core 9
FR 125 Introduction to French 1 Other 7.5

Year 2

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
AF 211 Cost and Management Accounting Core 9
AF 212 Financial Management Core 9
MS 211 Operation research for Business Decision Core 9
EME 211 Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship Core 9
LW 2108 Business law and corporate governance Core 9
MS 123 Procurement Management Core 9
MG 211 Business Organization and Systems Other 8

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
MG 221 Organizational Behaviour Core 8
MG 224 Business in Emerging Markets Core 9
MS 221 Business Research Methods Core 9
AF 227 Performance Management Core 9
EMM 222 International Marketing Core 7.5
MG 222 Negotiation Skills for Managers Core 1E+1
LW 208 Legal Aspects of International Trade Core 7.5

Year 3

Semester One

Code Course Title Status Credits
MG 311 Strategic Management Core 9
MG 312 Organizational Risk Management Core 9
EN 318 International Economics I Core 9
MG 315 International Trade and Negotiation Core 7.5
MG 313 Field Practical Training with Research Component Core 12
MG 314 Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property rights Management Core 9
AF 316 Auditing and Assurance Services Elective 9

Semester Two

Code Course Title Status Credits
MG 322 Management Consulting Core 9
MG 323 Import and Export Management Core 9
HR 324 International Human Resource Management Core 9
EN 328 International Economics II Core 9
IM 325 Management information system Core 7.5
AF 327 International Business Finance Core 9
EME 322 Business Planning Development Core 9
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