MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY A member of:

UNDERGRADUATE & POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

FOR THE JANUARY 2019 INTAKE
Applications are invited for admission to the following programmes at the Midlands State University for the January 2019 Intake. Applicants are advised to visit our website,
www.msu.ac.zw or contact the Admissions Office for more information. Please note that applicants must hold at least 5 'O' level passes at grade C or better, including English
Language in addition to the specified 'A' level subjects or diplomas. Applicants for undergraduate degrees must submit confirmation of employment from their employer.

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
FACULTY OF COMMERCE
1. BCom Honours Degree in Accounting – 3 Years Operations Management, G R A D U AT E S C H O O L O F B U S I N E S S
Entry Requirements; International Tourism, Tourism and LEADERSHIP
Ÿ A Higher National Diploma (complete Hospitality Management, Masters in Business Administration – Block Release
qualification) in Accounting, Business Hospitality Management, Travel A g e n c y (2 years) (AABS, Association of MBAs (AMBA)
Studies, Public Sector Accounting Management, Culinary S t u d i e s / (UK) Accredited and a member of CEEMAN)
Ÿ Complete CIS Professional cookery/ Bakery studies,
or: Business Studies, Purchasing, Education, Entry Requirements.
Ÿ At least two (2) passes in relevant “A” Level Marketing Management, Retail ŸApplicants should be at least 25 years of age and be
subjects and proof of employment. Management, Institute of Administration holders of at least a second class degree or its
and Commerce (IAC) equivalent awarded by Midlands State University or
2. BCom Honours Degree in Banking and Finance Ÿ A National Diploma in Travel and any other recognized institution.
– 3 Years To u r i s m o r e q u i v a l e n t r e l e v a n t ŸAt least (2) years of relevant experience.
Entry Requirements; qualification and a proof of
Ÿ National Diploma (complete qualification) e m p l o y m e n t i n a t o u r i s m a n d o r Executive Masters in Business Administration
in Banking and Finance, Accounting, hospitality organisation (EMBA) – Block Release (1½ years) (AABS,
Business Studies Association of MBAs (AMBA) (UK) Accredited and
Ÿ Diploma in Education or any equivalent 9. Bcom Information Systems Management– 3 a member of CEEMAN)
tertiary qualification or at least two (2) years Entry Requirements
NB:
passes in relevant “A” Level subjects and a Ÿ Applicants must have a relevant ŸApplicants should be at least 35 years of age and be an
WE OFFER
proof of employment Diploma/ Professional Qualification in Executive of their own business or has been a DPHIL DEGREES
Information Systems or a pass in A level manager for at least five (5) years. IN ALL
3. BCom Honours Degree in Business Commercials ( M a t h e m a t i c s , ŸMust be holders of at least a second class degree or its PROGRAMMES
Accounting, Economics Business Studies ) equivalent awarded by Midlands State University or
Management – 3 Years
Entry Requirements: any other recognized institution.
FACULTY OF ARTS ŸA holder of a third class degree or its equivalent may
To qualify for entry into programme
Ÿ Diploma (Institute of Bankers),ND in
be admitted only after providing evidence of academic app licants must normally have a teaching
Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing
Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies – 3 maturity in the desired field of study as shall be judged certificate or diploma recognised by the university.
Ÿ Diploma in Education, Institute of years
A d m i n i s t r a t i o n a n d C o m m e r c e Ÿ Applicants must be holders of a Diploma, HND by Faculty Post Graduate Studies Committee.
The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) Master of Education in Educational Management and
( I A C ) , I n s t i t u t e o f P e r s o n n e l or related qualification in the above disciplines.
is accredited by the Association of African Business Leadership
Management (IPMZ)
Ÿ Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM) POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES – Schools (AABS), the Association of MBAs AMBA
(UK), and is also a member of the Central and Eastern FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
Ÿ Diploma in Marketing and any other relevant BLOCK RELEASE
European Management Developmentl (CEEMAN). 1. BSc Honours Degree in Music Business,
tertiary qualifications deemed to an
This means that the degrees programmes offered by Musicology and Technology Studies
equivalent or passes in relevant 'A' FACULTY OF COMMERCE 2. B Sc Media and Society Studies (Hons) – 3 years.
Level subjects Master of Commerce in Accounting (1½ the GSBL are internationally recognized.
3. B Sc Human Resource Management (Hons) – 3 yrs.
Ÿ CIS years)
Ÿ Higher National diploma in Business Applicants must have an Honours degree FACULTY OF ARTS
Entry Requirements for 1, 2 and 3
studies, Accounting, Banking and Finance with specialization in Accounting and Master of Arts in Development Studies (1½
Ÿ Have at least 5 'O' level passes including English Language
and Secretarial confirmation of employment from the years)
and Mathematics.
employer. Applicants should have an Honours degree in
Ÿ Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any r e l a t e d
4. BCom Honours Degree in Economics – 3 Years Master of Commerce in Banking and History and Development Studies and Economic
qualification in any of the above disciplines.
Entry Requirements Finance (2 years) History or related fields.
ŸBe employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
Ÿ A National Diploma in a Business related Applicants must have an Honours degree in Ÿ Have at least two years working experience a f t e r
field, Education, or any equivalent tertiary Banking and Finance, Economics, FACULTY OF EDUCATION
attainment of a Diploma or Higher Diploma.
qualification. Accounting or their equivalent. Other four Bachelor of Education (Primary) (2 Years)
Ÿ Submit confirmation letter of employment from t h e
or: year undergraduate degrees can be Entry requirements
employer.
Ÿ at least two (2) passes in relevant “A” level considered provided that (i) the applicant - have passed 5 'O' level subjects including English
subjects and proof of employment has at least 3 years practical experience in language and Mathematics; 'A' Level subject passes
Master of Science in International Affairs - (1½ years).
Ÿ Banking and Finance and (ii) the applicant will be an added advantage.
Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree in
5. BCom Honours Degree in Insurance and Risk has over and above the degree, a full - be a holder of a teaching certificate or diploma from a History and International Studies or any related fields.
Management – 3 Years recognised Teachers' College approved by the
diploma in Banking and Finance.
Entry Requirements: Master of Commerce in Economics (2 University. Master of Science in Media and Society Studies – (1 ½
Ÿ A Diploma in Insurance - have attained a satisfactory standard of performance years)
years)
Ÿ An Advanced Diploma in Insurance on any entrance test which the University may devise Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree in
Applicants must have an Honours degree
Ÿ National Diploma in Business Studies for the purpose of entry and/ application. Media and Society Studies or any related degree.
with a specialization in Economics,
Ÿ A Higher National Diploma in Business Agricultural Economics, Banking and
Studies Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (2 Years) Master of Science in Human Resource Management – (1
Finance or related fields.
Ÿ Any other equivalent tertiary qualification Entry Requirements ½ years)
Master of Commerce in Strategic
Ÿ Proof of employment e,g letter from Management and Corporate Governance - five 'O' level subjects including English language Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree in
employer. and Mathematics; 'A' Level subject passes will be an Human Resource Management or any related degree.
(2 years)
Or added advantage;
Applicants must have an Honours degree in
Ÿ At least two (2) passes in relevant “A” Level Management, Accounting, Human - have a teaching certificate or diploma in either ECD Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental
subjects or Infant Education or its equivalent recognized by Management (1 ½ years)
Resources Management and /or other
Midlands State University; Applicants must be holders of a good Honours degree
tertiary qualification approved by the
6. BCom Honours Degree In Marketing department. Geography and Environmental Studies or any related degree.
Management – 3 Years Bachelor of Education Management and
Master of Commerce in Information Systems
Entry Requirements: Management (2 years)
Leadership (2 Years)
Ÿ ND in Marketing Management Entry Requirements
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in
Ÿ IMM Diploma (Institute of Marketing Information Systems, Computer Science and a teaching qualification approved by the university

Ÿ
Management)
Diploma of the Institute of Bankers
Mathematics (with bias towards Programming) or
any equivalent qualification with a strong
;be employed as a senior school teacher/lecturer,
school head/college principal, or hold a post of SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Ÿ ND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Programming background. leadership in an approved educational institution. Certificate in Social Work (1year) NEW!!
Purchasing Management Master of Commerce in Marketing employed as a senior school teacher/lecturer, school Entry Requirements:
Ÿ Diploma in Education, Institute of Strategy (1½ years) head/college principal, or hold a post of leadership in 5 O levels including English Language.
Administration and Commerce Diplomas, Applicants must have a good Honours an approved educational institution. Experience in a relevant field is an added
Institute of Personnel Management of degree in Marketing, Business Management, advantage. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
Zimbabwe Diplomas Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality a) Bachelor of Education Food Science and
Ÿ Diplomas in Institute of Real Estate Agents Management, Supply Chain Management or Nutrition Bsc Social Work (4years)
Ÿ Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM), any other degree plus an appropriate (2years) For normal entry candidates should have two 'A' level passes in
Ÿ Diploma in Tourism Management professional qualification (e.g. IMM, arts subjects and a pass in English Language at 'O' level while for
Ÿ Any other relevant tertiary qualifications CIMA). b) Bachelor of Education Fashion and Textiles mature entry, candidates must be holders of a Diploma in Social
Or Master of Commerce in Tourism and (2years) Work or an equivalent qualification
Ÿ Passes in “A” Level subjects and proof of Hospitality Management degree -2years
employment Applicants must have minimum of a good Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work (2 years)
To qualify for entry into programme (a) and (b) above
Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in applicants must: possess a teaching qualification a good first degree in appropriate fields such as
Ÿ
7. BCom Honours Degree in Retail and Logistics Tourism and Hospitality Management or an approved by the university, with a major in homeSociology and Psychology
Management – 3 Years equivalent qualification. Economics or Fashion and Textiles; be employed as a
Master of Science in Social Work (1½ years)
Entry Requirements: - Have a minimum of two years working teacher/lecturer. Ÿ a good Bachelor of Social Work Honours degree or a
Ÿ Diploma of the Institute of Bankers (IOBZ) experience in the industry. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work, or an equivalent social
Ÿ HND/ND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Bachelor of Education Computer Science (2years) work degree approved by the University. Registration with the
Purchasing Management, DOCTOR OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP Council for Social Workers is mandatory for all students enrolling
Ÿ Diploma in Education, Institute of (DBL) (NEW) into the programme.
Administration and Commerce (IAC), A member of the Association of MBAs
Institute of Personnel Management AMBA (UK)
Zimbabwe (IPMZ) Diploma, Diplomas of The deadline for applications 21 December 2018
the Institute of Real Estate Management Ÿ A minimum of five (5) years' experience of HOW TO APPLY: FOR ALL PROGRAMMES
Ÿ Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM), which at least three (3) must be at senior
Complete an official application form, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office at Midlands State University.
Ÿ Any other relevant tertiary qualifications. positions.
Or Ÿ A relevant business related Masters Degree Application forms can also be downloaded from this website, (www.msu.ac.zw ).
Ÿ At least 2 Passes at 'A' Level. from a recognized institution. (The applicant
And must have passed the first degree with a 2.1 Application forms should be directed to: Director, Admissions, Registration and Student Statistics Office, Midlands State
Ÿ At least two years working experience in the or its GPA equivalent classification. University, P Bag 9055, GWERU or Zvishavane Campus. Application forms can also be submitted at No.1 Kwame Nkrumah
relevant field Applicants with 2.2 may be considered if
Ÿ8. BCom Honours Degree in Tourism and they have more than 5 years managerial Avenue, Harare. Application forms must be accompanied with certified copies of Educational Certificates, Birth, National
Hospitality – 3 Years experience and must undergo an assessment Identity Certificates and Marriage Certificates where applicable.
Entry Requirements: interview).
Ÿ Diploma in Tourism Management/ Tourism NB. Midlands State University does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf.