University of Dar Es Salaam

UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES

ADMISSION INTO A MASTER OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING IN OIL AND GAS (MFA – OG) DEGREE PROGRAMME – 2017/18 INTAKE

The University of Dar es Salaam invites applications for admission into the Master of Finance and Accounting in Oil and Gas (MFA – OG) Degree Programme.

General Information

The overall goal of MFA - OG is to equip students with critical knowledge on advanced financial and risk management, costing and taxation in the area of oil and gas while considering the economics of oil and gas, oil and gas policies and regulatory framework as well as the international and national business environment. More specifically, MFA - OG intends to:

I.  Equip students with knowledge and skills on investment and financing approaches of oil and gas projects,

II.  Equip students with knowledge on the application of theories and analytical approaches in practical decision making and sound reporting of issues related to oil and gas industry;

III.  Strengthen the capacity of students in identifying, monitoring and managing risks related to the execution of oil and gas projects;

IV.  Enhance the professionalism of students in the area of costing/valuation, auditing and taxation of oil and gas projects; and

V.  Equip students with knowledge on environmental accounting, business governance and social responsibility for modern entities/ enterprises.

Modes of Offering

The program will run as an executive modular based program.

Admission Requirements

The applicants seeking admission to the MFA - OG must have either of the following qualifications:

1.  A first or second class honours degree in the area of commerce and management (or business administration), economics and actuarial science from recognised higher learning institutions/ universities;

2.  A pass degree (in the area of commerce and management (or business administration), economics and actuarial science from recognised higher learning institutions/ universities) and 2 (two) years’ work experience after graduation plus postgraduate training of at least 6 (six) months;

3.  An advanced diploma in the area of commerce and management (or business administration), economics and actuarial science from recognised higher learning institutions/ universities plus a post graduate diploma; or

4.  First degree plus masters or 12 months postgraduate diploma in the area of commerce and management (or business administration), economics and actuarial science from recognised higher learning institutions/ universities, plus at least 2 year experience in areas related to the oil and gas industry.

Application: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by following this link: https://aris2.udsm.ac.tz/pgoa . For additional information about the course, please visit the UDBS Building, Department of Finance at the University of Dar es Salaam or visit our Website at www.udbs.udsm.ac.tz.

Application Fee: Tshs. 50,000/= for Tanzanian and $ 50 for foreigners. (non-refundable)

Deadline: 14th July, 2017

Account Details.

Bank: CRDB UDSM Branch, A/C Name: FCM BUILDING, A/C Number: 01J1088730900

Foreign: NBC Bank, Samora Branch, A/C Name: University of Dar es Salaam,

A/C Number: 012105005554 (Dollar A/C), SWIFT: NLCBTZTX

Inquiries

All inquiries about the application should be addressed to:

The Director of Postgraduate Studies,

University of Dar es Salaam,

P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam

Tel: +255 22 2410500 – 9 Ext. 2010 or 2017/

Direct Line: 255 22 2410069 or +255 22 2410016

Fax: +255 22 2410078 or

Email addresses: or

All inquiries about the MFA OG program should be addressed to

The Dean,

University of Dar-es-Salaam Business School

, P.O. Box 35046, Dar es Salaam.

Telephone: +255 22 241006 or 0788365191, +255 714 886 882;

E-mail: cc or

Website: www.udbs.udsm.ac.tz

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