Masters of Arts in Natural Resource Assessment and Management (MANRAM)
The Master of Arts in Natural Resources Assessment and Management (M.A. NRAM) is an 18 Units programme to be completed between 2-4 years. It aims at equipping graduate students with knowledge and skills necessary for meeting challenges of sustainable use of natural resources. This comes at the time when the global resources are in trouble of overexploitation and unsustainable consumption. In this case, knowledge on natural resource management assessment, monitoring and valuation will not only enhance the awareness and appreciation of value of natural resources to wellbeing of humans but also increase capability of mitigation of adverse effects of its misuse. The programme fosters creativity, promotes teamwork and participatory approach in dealings with communities. Ultimately, the programme will produce competent professionals who can translate this knowledge into plans, projects, interventions, or policies for sustainable use of natural resources.
Programme Summary
Course Name: Master of Arts in Natural Resource Assessment and Management
Programmes Informations
Candidates holding the following qualifications will be eligible for admission into the Master of Natural Resource Assessment and Management (MNRAM) Programmme:
(i) A candidate shall either hold an honours degree of the Open University of Tanzania or a qualification from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to an honours degree of the Open University of Tanzania.
(ii) Candidates who hold unclassified degrees should have a credit or a distinction in the subject of the intended Master’s Degree.
(iii) Candidates with a Pass Degree will also be considered for admission if:-
Their undergraduate performance in the proposed subject of study was a B grade average or above and
If they have satisfied the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
The programme is made of 18 units, organized into Three Trimesters for coursework and One for Coursework.
Currently courses of offer are:
ORM 601: Contemporary Issues in Natural Resource Assessment and Management
ORM 602: Advanced Environmental and Natural Resources Economics
ORM 603: Applied Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
ORM 604: Population Dynamics and Natural Resources Management
ORM 605: Applied GIS and Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Management
ORM 606: Advanced Research Methods and Techniques for Natural Resources Management
ORM 609: Biodiversity Conservation and Ecosystem Management
ORM 699: Dissertation
The fee is paid per course unit. Each unit is TZS 180,000.
Dr. Reguly Mushy
Email: reguly.mushy@out.ac.tz
Mobile: 0682200127
Dr. Cosmas Haule (PhD)
Email: cosmas.haule@out.ac.tz
Mobile: +255 627 725 493
Upon completion of the programme, students will acquire ample knowledge and skills in natural resources management and will be capable of mapping natural resources. Issues of natural resource planning, use and management for the current and future generation will be stressed
