Ruaha Catholic University is a private university in Tanzania. It is located in Iringa, Tanzania. It was started by the Tanzania Episcopal Conference
Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) entry requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The applicant must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in any specialization from Ruaha
Catholic University (RUCU) or the then Ruaha University College (RUCO) or any other recognized
University with a minimum of GPA of 2.0 and above.
The programme caters for both applicants oriented in Arts or Science subjects.
Applicants to have graduated from Universities outside Tanzania will be considered on their own merit.
1.3 POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA
IN ICT (PGDICT)
This is a one year programme designed to cater for applicants with first degree but have had no exposure in computer knowledge and its applications. The programme is also suitable for applicants intending to study Masters in Computer Science but have a first degree in computer Science or science related courses and computer studies as one of the components with an overall attainment in such a degree a GPA of between 2.0 and 2.7.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Other than the common requirements for admission into
Postgraduate Programmes offered by RUCU, the applicant must have graduated with a first non-computer science degree whether in science or in arts subjects with a GPA of 2.0 and above. Graduates in computer science degree and wishing to study Masters in Computer Sciences but have a GPA of between 2.0 and 2.6 may apply this course. Applicants to have graduated from Universities outside Tanzania will be considered on their own merit.
2.0 MASTERS PROGRAMMES: The Masters programmes are intended to equip students with knowledge, skills and competences so that they are to be effective and efficient in their respective areas of specializations. In this regard students are expected to undergo rigorous training that will cut across among others assignments, practicals, research projects and case studies to mention but a few. The programmes to be offered are as listed here under:
2.1 THE LL.M PROGRAMME These programmes are intensive programmes designed to last for one academic year (12 months). They consist of coursework followed by research leading to Advanced Research Paper.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- General Requirements (i) Holders of the degree Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Ruaha
Catholic University (RUCU) or the then Ruaha University College (RUCO) OR any other recognized University.
(ii) A GPA of at least 3.0 and above.
B. The Work Experience Consideration
(i) Holders of the degree of Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from Ruaha Catholic University (RUCU) or the then Ruaha University College (RUCO) OR any other recognized University with a GPA of
between 2.6 and 2.9
- Work experience or field attachment in any field of law for at least three (3) years.
- Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have done further training, research or writing on an area of law.
AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
Successful applicants will pursue the LL.M degree course in any of the following specialisations:
- M in Human Rights Law (12 months)
- M in Trade and Finance Law (12 months)
- M in Finance and Banking
Law (12 months)
2.2 THE MASTERS
PROGRAMMES IN BUSINESS
STUDIES:
Masters Programmes in the Faculty of Business and Management Sciences for the academic year / consist of the following:
- Masters of Business Administration in Human
Resource Management (MBA-
HRM) (18 Months)
- Masters of Business
Administration in Accounting and Finance (MBA-A/F) (18 Months)
- Masters of Procurement and Logistics (MPL) (18 Months)
- Masters of International
Investment Management
(MIIM)(24 Months)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants should be holders of undergraduate degrees in any of the following: Procurement and Supply chain Management or Bachelor of Business
Administration (BBA) or Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance (BEF) or Bachelor of
Accounting and Finance with Information Technology (BAFIT) or any other relevant undergraduate programme. The GPA in any of the above awards should be 2.7 and above. Applicants with professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CSP or PSPTB plus one year or more of work experience, provided that they completed form six will be considered on their own Merit.
2.3 MASTERS PROGRAMMES IN EDUCATION STUDIES:
Programmes in this sector are designed to meet among other things:
- The candidates’ personal and professional goals in the education sector.
- The development of high quality educational managers and administrators needed for the provision of high quality education in Tanzania.
- The provision of well grounded linguistics able to sail with the current developments in the subject.
Masters programmes in this sector are:
Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction (MECI) (18 Months)
Masters in Education in Planning and Administration (MEPA) (18 Months)
Masters of Linguistics (MALI) (18
Months)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
The applicant should have: (i) A first degree in Education with a GPA of 3.0 and above for applicants fresh from a University OR
- A Bachelor’s degree with GPA of 2.7 and above in any other discipline with a postgraduate diploma in education or its equivalent from a recognized institution of higher learning with a teaching experience of two years and above may be
considered OR
- A first degree in Linguistics with a GPA of 3.0 and above for applicants fresh from University OR
- A first degree in Linguistics with a GPA between 2.7 and 2.9 with a working experience of not less than 2 years in the teaching carrier.
- PhD PROGRAMMES:
The provision of PhD programmes at the respective Faculties is such that they are to respond to challenges of managing organizations in Tanzania at the same time addressing the high demand of professionals in the various disciplines. We are in the era of globalization and information technology whose challenges are to get answers through research by the study of complex organizations.
The PhD programmes for the academic year / are listed as follows:
- PhD in Law – By Thesis (3-5) years
- PhD in Management – By
Thesis (3-5) years
- PhD in Mathematics – By
Thesis (3-5) years
- PhD in Computer Science – By Thesis (3-5) years
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The following shall be eligible for the registration of a PhD programme:
- A holder of the Masters Programme in the relevant discipline with a GPA of at least
3.5 and above from Ruaha Catholic University or Ruaha University College or any other recognized University or institution for applicants fresh from University or any other
Institution.
- A holder of a Masters’ degree in the relevant discipline from any other recognized University or institution with a GPA of at least 3.0 and above with work experience of at least 3 years and above.
MODE OF APPLICATION
Applicants may download the Application Forms for all programmes from our Website: http//:www.rucu.ac.tz Once the applicant has obtained and filled in the form, he/she should pay application fee of Tsh 50,000 directly into the Ruaha Catholic University Account. Ac.
No. 020-0000271 Tanzania Postal Bank, Ac. Name: Ruaha Catholic University.
Non-Tanzanians should pay application fee in $ 30 in the
Bank Account No.
019J2071042600 CRDB Iringa Branch, Ac. Name: Ruaha
Catholic University.
All completed application forms together with bank pay-in slip together with requested documents as per the application form, should be sent to the address below by 31st August, .
All enquiries should be addressed to:
The Director of Postgraduate Studies,
Ruaha Catholic University, P.O. Box 774, IRINGA.
Tel.: 026 2702431 E-mail:
rucu@rucu.ac.tz
Applicants must: Carefully read and understand the Programmes Admission Requirements
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