Bachelor of Community Economic Development (BCED)
Community Economic Development (CED) is a participatory process by which communities initiate and generate their own solutions to economic problems leading to positive concrete changes in communities through creating employment; stabilizing local economies; reducing poverty; contributing to the health of the natural environment; building local resources and capacities; and increasing community control. CED is understood in its widest sense as an emerging, diverse field of practice accompanied by analysis of the social-economic context. The BCED programme seeks to provide a unique opportunity to students who wish to develop their career in CED.
Programme Summary
Programme Informations
Entry Requirements
Option (I): Direct Entry Scheme (Form VI) Qualifications
- Possession of Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or equivalent, with credit passes in five approved subjects, obtained prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or equivalent; and
- He/she has obtained at least two principal level passes in approved subjects in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE); and
Option (II) Equivalent Qualifications
- Possession of appropriate second class diploma in any discipline/FTC with at least a GPA of 3.0 or B average.
OR
- b) A Bachelor Degree from a recognized University.
The Programme consists of the following CED Core courses and Elective courses.
Level 1 (Year 1)
CODE | COURSE | TCU CREDIT | OUT UNITS | Core/ Elective |
CED 101 | Principles of CED | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 102 | Economics for CED | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 103 | SMEs and Development | 20 | 2 | CORE |
ODS 101 A | Concepts/Theories of Development | 20 | 2 | CORE |
ODS 101 C | Political and Social Development | 20 | 2 | CORE |
OCP 100 | Introduction to Computer Studies and Information Technology | 10 | 1 | CORE |
OFC 107 | Communication Skills | 10 | 1 | CORE |
Level (Year 2)
CODE | COURSE | TCU CREDIT | OUT UNITS | Core/ Elective |
CED 201 | Microfinance Management | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 202 | Resource Mobilization and | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 203 | Poverty Analysis and Intervention | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 204 | Project Management | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 205 | Organizational Management for CED Organization | 20 | 2 | CORE |
OME 312 | Entrepreneurship and Business | 20 | 2 | CORE |
Level 3 (Year 3)
CODE | COURSE | TCU CREDIT | OUT UNITS | Core/ Elective |
CED 301 | Project Monitoring and Evaluation | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 302 | Community Needs Assessment | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 303 | Sustainable Responses to Environmental problems | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 304 | Development as a Tool for Conflict Resolution | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 305 | Rural Livelihoods and Sustainable Development | 20 | 2 | CORE |
CED 306 | Gender issues in CED | 20 | 2 | CORE |
Notes: Total minimum units for the BCED programme will be 36 units or 360 credits
Fees Structure
S/N | Total Units | Cost per Unit (Tshs) | Tuition Fees (Tshs) | Non Tuition Fees (Tshs) | Total (Tshs) |
1 | 36 | 60,000/= | 2,160,000/= | 530,000/= | 2,690,000/= |
Programme Structure
SN | NAME | MOBILE NO | |
1. | Mr. Stephen Akyoo | +255 714 284 747 | |
2. | Ms. Nanzia Toroka | +255 629 245 844 |
Students in Community and Economic Development gain a broad understanding of the dynamics of communities and their social, economic, and political systems. The program emphasizes teaching the theory, skills, and tools that allow practitioners to address the important issues in development practice.
The graduate will have a firm grounding in the multiple fields that contribute to empowering communities through environmentally sound and sustainable economic development and programming that ensures community health and prosperity.
All courses are examined during the academic year in which they are studied. The examinations consist of written Tests, demonstrations and written Annual examinations at the end of each part based on percentage guides. Tests account for 30%, while the written Final examination accounts for 70% of total marks. The pass mark for both continuous assessment and annual examination is 40%. A candidate who fails to attain the pass mark is allowed to write a supplementary examination. A candidate who fails a supplementary examination will be required to repeat the course. Repeating a course means doing the Test and Annual examination.
