The Open University of Tanzania

Center for Economics and Community Economic Development (CECED)

OUT-CECED is pleased to invite applications from qualified applicants to the following postgraduate courses for
the academic year 2017/2018.

Masters programmes are offered through Blended mode. In this mode 75% the programme will be offer through distance by the
use of MOODLE virtual learning platform accompanied with an optional full-time 2-3 day intensive face-to-face sessions at the
end of each trimester. The total duration of coursework is 12 months and dissertation for 6 months (total 18 months). Masters
programmes can be studied through the following options.

1. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA M&E) by Coursework and Dissertation
2. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA M&E) by Research/Thesis (no coursework)
3. Master of Science in Economics (MSc. Economics) by Coursework and Dissertation
4. Master of Science in Economics (MSc. Economics) by Research/Thesis (no coursework)
5. Master of Community Economic Development (MCED) by Coursework and Dissertation
6. Master of Community Economic Development (MCED) by Research/Thesis (no coursework)
7. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E)
8. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics
9. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Community Economic Development (CED)

1. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA M&E)

Core courses
Fundamentals of Project Planning and Management
Principles and Practices of Monitoring and Evaluation
Research Methods for Impact Evaluation
Planning for Monitoring and Evaluation system
Design for Monitoring and Evaluation system
Final Project Dissertation
Elective course
Cost Benefit analysis :Theory and Application
Risk management in Monitoring and Evaluation
Environmental Impact Assessment

2.Master of Science in Economics (MSc. Economics)

Core courses International Economics
Advanced Microeconomics Monetary Economics
Advanced Macroeconomics Public Economics
Advanced Mathematics for Economists Development Economics
Advanced Econometrics Financial Economics
Advanced Research methodology for Economists Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Market
Macroeconomic Policy for Developing Countries Environmental Economics
Elective courses

3.Master of Community Economic Development (MCED)

Core courses Elective courses
Principals and Practice of Development Community Economic Development Dissertation
Research Methodology for Community Economic Development Microenterprises Development
Economics for Community Economic Development Social Policy and Planning
Organizational Management for Community Economic Development Training of Trainers
Project Design and Management Gender issues in Community Economic Development
Mode of Application
Applicants for Masters degrees should possess first degree or its equivalent (advance or post-graduate diploma) from any discipline
from a recognized higher learning institution. Applicants for Ph.D should possess a Master Degree or its equivalent. More
information on the course delivery mechanism and additional entrance qualifications contained in the OUT prospectus can be found
by clicking www.out.ac.tz

ADMISSION PROCEDURES AT THE OPEN UNIVERSITY OF TANZANIA

The following are the general admission procedures for the above-mentioned course.
1. Pay application fee of 30,000 Tanzanian Shillings (for Tanzanian citizens) to Research and Consultancy Account No.
0111 0101 5604, NBC Bank, Corporate Branch or 30 United States Dollars (for international applicants) to NBC Forex
Current Account No. 0111 0500 0670, Corporate Branch, Swift Code NLCB TZTX.
2. Avail your Bank pay-in slip of the application fee (mentioned under item 1) to the Open University of Tanzania
Regional Branch which is close to you, after which, you will be given give codes for opening up your postgraduate
online application portal. (For International students, avail your BANK pay-in slip to the following email address:
iso@out.ac.tz and copy to henry.tumaini@out.ac.tz)
3. After you have submitted your forms, visit your application portal link through
http://library.out.ac.tz:8090/index.php/registration
4. Fill your application online according to instructions given in the following links:
http://library.out.ac.tz:8090/uploads/stepbystep.pdf
For more information visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPFOffP02c0
5.When your application is successful you will be notified what to do next through the email address you filled in the
online application form.

For further enquires call: +255 762 411 034/0785 395 454
Deadline for Application is by 30th September, 2017 (Prospective students are advised to apply early as there are limited positions)