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Candidates applying for admission at CUCOM shall check the CUCOM courses and qualifications, the Catholic University College of Mbeya offers numerous courses and programs for the undergraduate to postgraduate levels.
Catholic University College of Mbeya CUCOM Courses and Qualifications 2022/2023
Every course at CUCOM has its own specific entry requirements and fees, therefore in this article, we are going to highlight in detail the CUCOM courses offered, fee structure, and entry requirements for the current academic year.
CUCOM undergraduate course 2022/2023
The Catholic University College of Mbeya offers various undergraduate courses which range from certificates to diplomas and degrees. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various Undergraduate courses offered by CUCOM:
CUCOM diploma courses
| Programme Name | Duration |
| Certificate in Accounting and Finance ( CAF ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Business Administration ( CBA ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Community Development ( CCD ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Entrepreneurship Development ( CED ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Human Resources Management ( CHRM ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Information and Communication Technology ( CICT ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Law ( CL ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Library studies and Records Management with ICT ( CLIS-ICT ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Marketing Management ( CMM ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Certificate in Procurement and Supply Chain Management ( CPSM ) | Full-time 1 Year |
| Diploma in Accounting and Finance ( DAF ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Business Administration ( DBA ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Community Development ( DCD ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Entrepreneurship Development ( DED ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Human Resources Management ( DHRM ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Information and Communication Technology ( DICT ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Law ( DL ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Library studies and Records Management with ICT ( DLIS-ICT ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Marketing Management ( DMM ) | Full-time 2 Years |
| Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management ( DPSM ) | Full-time 2 Years |
CUCOM degree courses
| Programme Name | Duration |
| Bachelor of Accounting and Finance ( BAF ) | Full-time 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Arts with Education ( BAED ) | Full-time 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration ( BBA ) | Full-time 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Laws ( LLB ) | Full-time 4 Years |
Short courses
| Programme Name | Duration |
| Basic Computer Application Skills ( SH001 ) | 6 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Basic Graphic Design ( SH002 ) | 6 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Computerized Accounting Packages ( SH003 ) | 4 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS and STATA) ( SH004 ) | 3 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Clearing and Forwarding ( SH005 ) | 6 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Basic English and Public Communication Skills ( SH006 ) | 10 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Customer Care and Hospitality ( SH007 ) | 2 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Entrepreneurship and Business Skills ( SH008 ) | 6 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Office practice and Record Management ( SH009 ) | 6 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Project writing and Management Skills ( SH010 ) | 10 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
| Job seeking Skills (Workshop) ( SH011 ) | 3 days |
| Basic Law Skills ( SH012 ) | 6 weeks 2hrs/day Monday-Friday |
CUCOM postgraduate courses
The Catholic University College of Mbeya (CUCOM) offers admission to various postgraduate courses and programs, CUCOM postgraduate courses include master’s degrees and PhDs. Candidates can check out the listing or table below to find various postgraduate programs offered by CUCOM:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education ( PGDE )
The Catholic University College of Mbeya CUCOM entry requirements 2022/2023
Candidates seeking admission at the Catholic University College of Mbeya shall understand the CUCOM entry requirements for the current academic year. The CUCOM Undergraduate Admission Entry Requirements have been elaborated through the TCU admission Guidebook.
Therefore, the CUCOM prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz for more details.
Also, the course specific entry requirements are available on the official website of CUCOM at https://sautmbeya.ac.tz/
CUCOM undergraduate entry requirements
CUCOM Aspiring applicants can check in detail the CUCOM degree, diploma, and certificate entry requirements through the table below;
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Degree | Completed A’ Level Studies from 2016 onwards
Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies in 2014 and 2015 Two principal passes (‘C’ and above) with a total of 4.0 points from Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B+ = 4; B = 3; C= 2; D =1; E = 0.5) Completed A’ Level Studies before 2014 Two principal passes with a total of 4.0 points in Two Subjects defining the admission into the respective programme (where A = 5; B = 4; C= 3; D = 2; E = 1; S = 0.5) The prospective students are requested to consult the Undergraduate Admission Guidebook PDF prepared annually by TCU at www.tcu.or.tz For more details. |
| Diploma & Certificate | The National Council for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NACTVET), set the Minimum entry requirement for certificate and diploma programmes to be four passes in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) excluding passes in religious subjects. However, there are some programme requirements that are specific to certain programmes
The prospective students are requested to check the NACTE Guidebook pdf that is annually prepared. |
CUCOM postgraduate entry requirements
| Qualification | Entry requirements |
| Postgraduate Certificate programme
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At least a Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8).
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| Postgraduate Diploma programme | A Postgraduate Certificate OR Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or C grade. |
| Master Degree programme (all types) | a) A relevant academic Bachelor Degree (UQF level 8) or equivalent with GPA of 2.7 or B grade;
b) A Postgraduate Diploma in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with minimum GPA of 3.0 or B grade; and c) A Professional training qualification with additional relevant training, evidence of research capability and relevant working experience. |
| Ph.D. programme (all types) | A Master Degree (UQF level 9) in relevant discipline/area or equivalent with a minimum of GPA of 3.0 or B grade. |
Candidates looking for more details on CUCOM postgraduate course-specific entry requirements can Check the TCU Postgraduate Admission guide book for the current academic year or the official CUCOM website at: https://sautmbeya.ac.tz/
The Catholic University College of Mbeya CUCOM Fee structure 2022/23
Candidates applying for admission at the Catholic University College of Mbeya need to check the CUCOM fee structure for the course offered for the current academic year. The Catholic University College of Mbeya fee structures for both undergraduate and postgraduate applicants can be found on the official CUCOM website. The fee structures vary for every undergraduate and postgraduate course. Click on the fee structures links below to explore more details.
| S/n | Item | Year I | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||||||
| 1 | University Fee | 810,000.00 | 810,000.00 | ||||
| 2 | Administrative Fees | ||||||
| 2.1 Examination Fees | 145,000.00 | 145,000.00 | |||||
| 2.2 NHIF & Capitation Fee | 100,000.00 | 100,000.00 | |||||
| 2.3 TCU Quality Assurance | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 | |||||
| 2.4 Student Union | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 | |||||
| 2.5 Identity Card | 10,000.00 | 10,000.00 | |||||
| 2.6 Provision Exam. results | 6,000.00 | 6,000.00 | |||||
| 2.7 NACTE Verification Fee | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 | |||||
| 3 | Accommodation Fee | 400,000.00 | – | ||||
| TOTAL | 1,521,000.00 | 1,121,000.00 | |||||
