Malawi Institute of Management Courses

The institute as part of its mandate introduced undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in March 2017 to enhance the provision of leadership and Management training.

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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY

Aim of the Programme

The primary aim of the Programme is to train prospective students to attain a high level of competence in ICTs to be able to function as productive and socially responsible members of the profession.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for learners to achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a development team
• Use learning materials from a variety of sources
• Communicate through a variety of media including oral, visual, written, diagrammatic and on-line platforms

The programme run for a period of 4 years (normal entry) and 2 years (Mature entry). This programme is delivered on full time, block release and weekend basis.

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK 450 000.00
Duration	4 Year
Entry Requirement	Normal Entry Year 1: MSCE or any equivalent O-Level qualification with credit passes in six (6) subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Physical Science (or Physics and Chemistry). Mature Entry Year 2: MSCE or its equivalent with credits in 4 subjects including English language and University or recognized institution Diploma in Information Technology or Information Systems, City and Guilds Advanced Diploma or any Diploma in ICT related programmes as well as a minimum of Two (2) years post Diploma relevant work experience

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Aim of the Programme

The primary aim of this program is to provide students with knowledge and skills for managing organizations in a global business environment.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for learners to achieve the following outcomes:

• Communicate in a variety of domains by selecting and integrating communication skills to develop informative and persuasive presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Interpret organisational policies in executing day to day operations.
• Analyse organisational issues through systematic thinking and application of frameworks and tools that assist business decision making.
• Demonstrate understanding of fundamental information technology tools and concepts.
• Identify a variety of risks and opportunities of doing business in a global environment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of traditional business functions including computer information systems, accounting, marketing, economics, finance, leadership, strategy, and management of Human resource.
• Work independently as well as a team in various business situations.

The programme run for a period of 4 years (normal entry) and 2 OR 3 years (Mature entry). This programme is delivered on full time, block release and weekend basis.

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK450 000.00
Duration	4 Years
Entry Requirement	Normal Entry 1: MSCE or any equivalent O-Level qualification with credits in six (6) subjects including English language and Mathematics. Mature Entry 2: MSCE or its equivalent with credits in 4 subjects including English language and Diploma (Level 5) in Business Studies, Business Management or Business Administration from a recognised University or recognised examining body. Mature Entry 3: Mature entry Year 3: MSCE with credits in four (4) subjects including English language, an Advanced Diploma (Level 6) in Business Studies, Business Management or Business Administration from a recognised University or recognised examining body and a minimum of 2 years post Diploma relevant work experience.

MASTERS OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Aim of the Programme

The aim of this programme is to build human resource capacity in business leadership in both the public and private sectors. In addition, to developing professionals with theoretical and practical skills in business leadership. The objectives of the programme are to enable learners to:

• Apply analytical skills in designing of business organizational systems;
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a development team;
• Use learning materials from a variety of sources;
• Communicate through a variety of media including oral, visual, written, diagrammatic and on-line platforms.

MBA runs for a period of 2 years. The core courses cover various areas of business which will enable the manager to develop and gain knowledge and skills in business analysis and strategy

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK1000 000.00
Duration	2 Years
Entry Requirement	Bachelor’s Degree from accredited University, or recognized and accredited College/Institution in any field of study. A minimum of Two (2) years of post-graduation relevant work experience.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Aim of the Programme

The overall goal of the programme is to support efforts of the Government of Malawi (GoM) in poverty reduction and socio-economic development strategies through capacity building in information systems.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the programme are to enable learners to:

• Apply analytical skills in designing of information systems;
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a development team;
• Use learning materials from a variety of sources;
• Communicate through a variety of media including oral, visual, written, diagrammatic and on-line platforms.

MIS aims to integrate technology with management and provide the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective practitioner

These programmes are delivery on the following modes of study; weekend and block release to accommodate work based learners.

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK1000 000.00
Duration	2 Years
Entry Requirement	Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Information Systems or any Bachelor’s Degree in ICT related programmes from an accredited University or recognized and accredited College/Institution. A minimum of Two (2) years post-graduation relevant work experience.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT STUDIES

Aim of the Programme

This Master’s programme seeks to produce graduates who will be able to apply the acquired skills, concepts, theories and methods with high levels of professional responsibility in their various organizations in the public, private and NGO sectors in any country in the world.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The objectives of the programme are to enable learners to:

• Develop knowledge and skills in identifying and analyzing Contemporary organisational challenges.
• Improve analytical and scientific skills for developing innovative responses to global issues and resource problems.
• Enhance capacity for effective communication and dissemination of scientific information at local, national and global level for maximum impact.
• Produce professionals who are able to demonstrate self-direction, originality in tackling and solving global problems and act autonomously in planning and implementing task at professional level.

MSc. in Management Studies runs for a period of 2 years. It provides comprehensive principles and expertise in the main managerial disciplines and it will enable one to transition into a managerial position. This programme will yield a relational, reflexive and ethical manager.

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK 1000 000.00
Duration	2 Years
Entry Requirement	Bachelor’s Degree from accredited University or recognized and accredited College/Institution in any field of study. A minimum of Two (2) years of post-graduation relevant work experience.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING

Aim of the Programme

The main aim of Bachelor of Science in Marketing is to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical issues involved in the field of marketing whilst helping them to develop a range of practical skills which will enhance their market value and academic worth.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for learners to achieve the following outcomes:

• Demonstrate the use of needs and accountabilities of different stakeholders in a business and how their behaviour affects the business.
• Demonstrate understanding of different sectors of the economy
• Solve LPP to maximize the profit and to minimize the cost.
• Demonstrate appropriate interview and presentation skills
• Apply moral philosophies to Business Ethics
• Assess the relevance of strategic architecture and configuration to implementing strategies.
• Build communication and teamwork skills through the group project
• Demonstrate how as marketers, they can use their knowledge of consumer behaviour in order to develop better marketing programmes and strategies to influence consumer and buyer behaviour

The programme run for a period of 4 years (normal entry) and 2 OR 3 years (Mature entry). This programme is delivered on full time, block release and weekend basis.

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK450 000.00
Duration	4 Years
Entry Requirement	< Normal Entry 1: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with at least 6 credit passes including English and Mathematics. Mature Entry 2: MSCE or its equivalent with credits in 4 subjects including English language and a Diploma (Level 5 OR its equivalent) from a recognised Institution. Mature Entry 3: Mature entry Year 3: MSCE with credits in four (4) subjects including English language, an Advanced Diploma (Level 6 OR its equivalent)from a recognised Institution and two (2) years relevant experience.

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Aim of the Programme

The primary aim of this program is to provide students with an understanding of the theoretical issues involved in the field of human resources management whilst helping them to develop a range of practical skills that will enhance their market value and academic worth.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for learners to achieve the following outcomes:

• Communicate in a variety of domains by selecting and integrating communication skills to develop informative and persuasive presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Interpret organisational policies in the execution of day to day operations.
• Analyse organisational issues through systematic thinking and application of frameworks and tools that assist business decision making.
• Demonstrate skills and self-confidence to effectively manage and manage a wide range of constantly changing work environments.
• Identify a variety of risks and opportunities of doing business in a global environment.
• Develop knowledge of human resources planning and development, performance management, law of employment, taxation and strategic management.
• Develop professional skills in human resources management.

The programme run for a period of 4 years (normal entry) and 2 OR 3 years (Mature entry). This programme is delivered on full time, block release and weekend basis.

Starts in	Every March and September
Fees	MK 450 000.00
Duration	4 Years
Entry Requirement	Normal Entry 1: Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) or its equivalent with at least 6 credit passes including English and Mathematics. Mature Entry 2: MSCE or its equivalent with credits in 4 subjects including English language and a Diploma (Level 5 OR its equivalent) from a recognised Institution. Mature Entry 3: Mature entry Year 3: MSCE with credits in four (4) subjects including English language, an Advanced Diploma (Level 6 OR its equivalent)from a recognised Institution and two (2) years relevant experience.