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 2016/2017:
1. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA M&E)
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

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

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

Core courses
Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Advanced Mathematics for Economists
Advanced Econometrics and Research Methods
Macroeconomic Policy for Developing Countries
Elective courses

International Economics
Monetary Economics
Public Economics
Development Economics
Financial Economics
Economics of Money, Banking and Financial Market
Environmental Economics

3.Master of Community Economic Development (MCED)

Core courses
Principals and Practice of Development
Research Methodology for Community Economic Development
Economics for Community Economic Development
Organizational Management for Community Economic Development
Project Design and Management
Micro enterprise Management
Community Economic Development Dissertation

Elective courses
Microenterprises DevelopmentSocial Policy and Planning
Training of Trainers
Gender issues in Community Economic Development
Sustainable responses to environmental problems

Masters programmes are offered through MOODLE Virtual learning platform accompanied with 3-4 intensive full days face-to-face
sessions one at the beginning of the term and another at the end of the 12 weeks of a trimester.
4. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation (MA M&E) by Research/Thesis

5. Master of Science in Economics (MSc. Economics) by Research/Thesis

6. Master of Community Economic Development (MCED) by Research/Thesis

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)

Mode of Application
Applicants for Masters degrees should possess any first degree or its equivalent (advance or post-graduate
diploma) from any discipline from the 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
To apply submit two copies of filled application forms which can be downloaded at
htt://www.out.ac.tz/files/documents/News%20postgraduate%20aapplication%20form-1 to:
Director of Research, Publications and Postgraduate studies,
The Open University of Tanzania,
P. O .Box 23409, Dar es salaam
Or by Email to:drps@out.ac.tz
For further enquires call: +255 762 411 034/0785 395 454
Deadline for Application is by 30th September, 2016 (Prospective students are advised to apply early as there are
limited positions)