MIAKA 50 YA CHUO KIKUU CHA DAR ES SALAAM.
Makamu Mkuu wa Chuo Kikuu cha Dar es Salaam, Profesa Rwekaza Mkandala (kulia) akizungumza na waandishi wa habari chuoni hapo jana, kuhusu maadhimisho ya miaka 50 ya chuo hicho, yatakayoadhimishwa kuanzia leo. Kushoto ni Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Utawala, Profesa Yunus Mgaya na Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Taaluma, Profesa Makenya Maboko.
THE UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM RE-BRANDS ITS PROFILE AS IT APPROACHES 50 YEARS OF AGE
1.0 Background about the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)
The University of Dar es salaam is the oldest and so far the largest public university in Tanzania. It is situated on the western side of the city of Dar es salaam, occupying 1,625 acres on Observation Hill, and located 13 kilometers from the city centre.
The University of Dar es Salaam was established on July 1st 1961 as the University College Dar Es Salaam, an affiliate college of the University of London. It became a constituent College of the University of East Africa in 1963 and a National University in 1970.
The University of Dar es Salaam has grown in terms of student intake, academic units and academic programmes offering the awards of certificates, diplomas, and degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The programmes include evening study programmes designed to offer opportunities to mainly the employed people although any other interested person with the requisite entry qualifications can apply and be admitted.
The number of enrolled students at the University has been increasing steadily, from 14 in 1961 to 19,718 in the 2008/2009 academic year. Female students constitute 38% of all undergraduate students.
2.0 Vision and Mission statements
Vision:
To become a reputable world-class university that is responsive to national, regional and global development needs through engagement in dynamic knowledge creation and application.
Mission:
The unrelenting pursuit of scholarly and strategic research, education, training and public service directed at attainment of equitable and sustainable socio-economic development of Tanzania and the rest of Africa.
3.0 The New Organization Structure of the University of Dar es Salaam
As a response to the
increased demand for our academic programmes, research and public service (which among others undertakes continuing education and consultancy services), the p
rogrammes have been rebranded along the following Colleges, Schools and Institutes:
1 Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)
2. Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)
3. College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)
4. College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)
5. College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)
6. School of Education (SoED)
7. University of Dar es Salaam School of Law (UDSL)
8. University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS)
9. School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)
10. School of Informatics and Communication Technologies (SICT)
11. Institute of Kiswahili Studies(IKS)
12. Institute of Development studies (IDS)
13. Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS)
14. Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA)
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Besides the Colleges, Schools and academic institutes, UDSM has also administrative directorates, bureaus and centres which include Directorates of Undergraduates and postgraduates studies, Planning and Finance, Human Resources Development, Research, Public service, Gender and entrepreneurship Centre and Quality Assurance Bureau.
At the top of the UDSM administration is the Chancellor, the University Council, the Vice Chancellor and the two Deputy Vice Chancellors, one for Academic Affairs and the other for Administration.
4.0 Programmes offered by respective Schools, College and Institutes
The following programmes are offered in the various Colleges, Schools and Institutes.
4.1. Dar es Salaam University College of Education (DUCE)
4.1.1 Undergraduate Programmes
· Bachelor of Science with Education
· Bachelor of Arts with Education
· Bachelor of Education (Arts)
· Bachelor of Education (Science)
4.2 Mkwawa University College of Education (MUCE)
4.2.1 Undergraduate programmes
· Bachelor of Science with Education
· Bachelor of Arts with Education
· Bachelor of Education (Arts)
· Bachelor of Education (Science)
4.3 College of Engineering and Technology (CoET)
4.3.1 Postgraduate Programmes
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering; |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Management; |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Chemical and Process Engineering; |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Electronics and Information Technology; |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering; |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Enterprising Development; |
| · Postgraduate Diploma in Information and ICT Policy; |
| · Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering |
| · Master in Integrated Water Resources Management |
| · Masters of Integrated Sanitation Management |
| · Master of Science in Construction Management |
| · Master of Science in Structural Engineering |
| · Master of Science in Energy Engineering |
| · Master of Science in Production Engineering |
| · Master of Engineering Management |
| · Master of Science in Renewable Energy Engineering |
| · Masters in Integrated Environmental Management, which is offered jointly with the College of Natural and Applied Sciences |
| · Master of Science in Chemical Engineering |
| · Master of Science in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives |
| · Master of Science in Electronics and Information Technology |
| · Master of Science in Power Systems and High Voltages |
| · Master of Science in Telecommunication Engineering |
| · Master of Science in Highway Engineering |
| · Ph.D. (by Thesis) |
4.3.2 Undergraduate programmes (4 Years programme)
· B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management
· B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering
· B.Sc. in Production Engineering
· B.Sc. in Electromechanical Engineering
· B.Sc. in Chemical and Process Engineering
· B.Sc. in Food and Biochemical Engineering
· B.Sc. in Mining Engineering
· B.Sc. in Mineral Processing Engineering
· B.Sc. in Civil and Structural Engineering
· B.Sc. in Civil and Water Resources Engineering
· B.Sc. in Civil and Transportation Engineering
· B.Sc. in Computer Engineering and Information Technology
· B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering
· B.Sc. Electrical Power Engineering
· B.Sc. in Telecommunications Engineering
· B.Sc. in Textile Engineering
· B.Sc. in Textile Design and Technology
4.4 College of Arts and Social Sciences (CASS)
4.4.1 Postgraduate programmes
· Master of Arts in Geography
· Master of Arts in Sociology
· Master of Arts in Economics
· Master of Arts in Statistics
· Master of Arts in Information Studies
· Master of Arts in Archaeology
· Master of Arts in Public Administration
· Master of Arts in International Relations
· Master of Arts in Linguistics
· Master of Arts in Fine and Performing Arts
· Master of Arts in History
· Master of Arts in Demography
· Master of Arts in Literature
· PhD in Geography
· PhD in Sociology
· PhD in Economics (both by thesis and coursework and dissertation)
· PhD in Statistics
· PhD in Information Studies
· PhD in Archaeology
· PhD in Political Science (both by thesis and coursework and dissertation)
· PhD in Public Administration (both by thesis and coursework and dissertation)
· PhD in Linguistics
· PhD in Fine and Performing Arts
· PhD in History
· PhD in Demography
· PhD in Literature
4.4.2 Undergraduate programmes
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4.5 College of Natural and Applied Sciences (CoNAS)
4.5.1 Postgraduate Programmes
· Postgraduate Diploma in Scientific Computing
· Master of Science
· Master of Science in Biodiversity and Conservation
· Masters of Science in Mathematical Modelling
· Masters of Science in Physics
· Masters of Science in Chemistry
· Masters in Integrated Environmental Management
· Doctor of Philosophy
4.5.2 Undergraduate Programmes
3 Year Programmes
· Bachelor of Science (General)
· Bachelor of Science in Geology
· Bachelor of Science with Geology
· Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology
· Bachelor of Science with Education
· Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Science and Conservation
· Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
· Bachelor of Science in Actuarial sciences
· Bachelor of Science in Botanical Sciences
· Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
· Bachelor of Science in Microbiology
· Bachelor of Science in Fisheries and Aquaculture
· Bachelor of Science in Aquatic Environmental Sciences and Conservation
· Bachelor of Science in Applied Zoology
4 Year Programmes
· Bachelor of Science in Geology
· Bachelor of Science in Engineering Geology
· Bachelor of Science with Geology
4.6 School of Education (SoED)
4.6.1 Postgraduate programmes
· Postgraduate Diploma in Education
· Master of Education (Science)
· Master of Arts in Education
· Master of Arts in Applied Social Psychology
· Doctor of Philosophy by thesis
4.6.2 Undergraduate Programmes
· Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education
· Bachelor of Education in Adult and Community Education
· Bachelor of Education in Psychology
· Bachelor of Education in Commerce
· Bachelor of Education in Physical Education and Sport Sciences
4.7 University of Dar es Salaam School of Law (UDSL)
4.7.1 Postgraduate programmes
· Specialized Postgraduate Diploma in Law
· Postgraduate Diploma in Law
· Masters of Laws
· Doctor of Philosophy
4.7.2 Undergraduate programmes
· Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
· Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement
4.7.3 Certificate
· Certificate in Law
4.8 University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS)
4.8.1 Postgraduate Programmes
· Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
· Postgraduate Diploma in Microfinance
· Master of Business Administration (offered as Full time, Evening and Executive programmes)
· Master of Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
· Master of International Trade
· Master of International Transport and Logistics
· Doctor of Philosophy
4.8.2 Undergraduate Programmes
· Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting
· Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Financial Services
· Bachelor of Commerce in Finance
· Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources Management
· Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing
· Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management
· Bachelor of Business Administration (Evening programme)
4.9 School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC)
4.9.1 Postgraduate Programmes
· Master of Arts in Mass Communication
· Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication
4.9.2 Undergraduate programmes
· Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
· Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and
· Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Advertising.
4.9.3 Certificate
· Certificate in Journalism
4.10. School of Informatics and Communication Technologies (SICT)
4.10.1 Postgraduate programmes
· Master of Science in Computer Science
· Master of Science in Health Informatics
· Ph.D. (by Thesis)
4.10.2 Undergraduate programmes
· Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
· Bachelor of Science with Computer Science
· Bachelor of Science in Electronic Science and Communication
4.10.3 Diploma
· Diploma in Computer Science
4.10.4 Certificate
· Certificate in Computer Science
4.11 Institute of Kiswahili Studies (IKS):
4.11.1 Postgraduate programmes
· Masters of Arts in Kiswahili
· PhD (Kiswahili)
4.11.2 Undergraduate programmes
· B.A. in Kiswahili
4.12 Institute of Development studies (IDS):
4.12.1 Postgraduate programmes
· Master of Arts in Development Studies
· Master of Arts in Gender Studies
· Master of Arts in Development Management
· Doctor of Philosophy
4.13 Institute of Marine Sciences (IMS):
4.13.1 Postgraduate Programmes
· MSc in Marine Sciences
· PhD by thesis
4.14 Institute of Resource Assessment (IRA)
4.14.1 Postgraduate programme
· M.Sc. in Natural Resource Assessment and Management
5.0 UDSM academic staff capacity
To cope with the extensive demand of its programmes and courses the University of Dar es Salaam has invested in the development of capacity for academic, administrative and technical staff. The recruitment process is based upon competence and relevant qualifications. The following table provides the number of academic staff by rank.
| Year | Professors | Associate Professors | Senior Lecturers | Lecturers | Assistant Lecturers | Tutorial Assistants | Total |
| 2009 | 57 | 116 | 200 | 140 | 393 | 96 | 1,002 |
6.0 University of Dar es Salaam attains 50 years of age
On 25th October 2011, the University of Dar es Salaam will be celebrating its 50 years of existence. The university intends to invite all its well wishers including all its stakeholders to witness the achievements and the way forward especially in its three major pillars of teaching, research and public service.
Contacts:
VICE - CHANCELLOR
P.O. Box 35091,
DAR ES SALAAM
E-Mail: vc@admin.udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255-22-2410500/8 Ext 2001/2575 +255-22-2410700
Fax: +255-22-2410078
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ACADEMIC)
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM
Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
E-Mail: dvc-arc@admin.udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255-22-2410500/8
+255-22-2410077 Ext. 2002
Fax: +255-22-2410078
+255-22-2410023
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (ADMINISTRATION)
P.O. Box 35091
DAR ES SALAAM
Telegraphic Address: UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM
E-Mail: dvc-pfa@admin.udsm.ac.tz
Phone: +255-22-2410500/8
+255-22-2410394 Ext. 2003
Fax: +255-22-2410078
+255-22-2410023
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