Master of Arts in International Cooperation and Development (MA ICD)
The MICD Programme is designed for practitioners working or intending to work with diplomatic missions, state organs, non-governmental organizations, international non-governmental organizations, international organizations, research institutions, and transnational and multilateral investment and business corporations, especially in this era of economic diplomacy. It is suitable for those who are strongly committed to carrying out activities that contribute to making change on the national, regional and world scales. Any first-degree holder or bachelor degree in the fields of social sciences, sciences, law, business management, or education is eligible to join the programme.
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Minimum Qualifications for studying MAGL Master’s Degree
For admission to the Master’s Degree of The Open University of Tanzania a candidate shall either hold a degree of The Open University of Tanzania or a qualification from an approved institution of higher learning, deemed to be equivalent to a degree of The Open University of Tanzania of not less than GPA 2.7
Candidates who hold unclassified degrees should have a credit or, a distinction in the subject of the intended Master’s Degree. 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
They have satisfied the relevant Faculty/Institute that they have exhibited academic potential through extensive field work, subsequent research experience and/or additional training.
Candidates for Master’s Degree by thesis should in addition to the above have extensive or rich experience in research in the area of study.
CODE | COURSE TITLE | UNITS | STATUS |
TRIMESTER ONE | |||
OIR 601 | International Cooperation and Development Policies | 2 | Core |
OIR 602 | International Politics and Security | 2 | Elective |
OPS 601 | Advanced Political Theory | 2 | Elective |
TRIMESTER TWO | |||
OPS 603 | Advanced Research Methodology in International Cooperation and Development | 2 | Core |
OIR 604 | African International Relations and Diplomacy | 2 | Core |
TRIMESTER THREE | |||
OIR 603 | International Political Economy | 2 | Core |
OIR 605 | Public International Law | 2 | Core |
RESEARCH PHASE | |||
OPS 699 | Dissertation | 6 | Core |
Table 1: Fees payable to the University
Description | Local | EAC/SADC | Non-SADC/EAC |
Registration fee | 50,000 | 100 | 100 |
ID processing | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Student organization fee | 40,000 | 40 | 40 |
Quality assurance fee | 40,000 | 40 | 40 |
Plagiarism fee | 20,000 | 20 | 20 |
Examination fee (Six courses, 12 papers MTT and AE) | 240,000 | 480 | 720 |
Tuition fee (18 units) | 3,240,000 | 2700 | 4500 |
Total | 3,650,000 | 3400 | 5440 |
Table 2: Recommended Direct Costs Payable to Student
Item | Local (TZS) | Foreign (USD) |
Books buying cost | 700,000 | 450 |
Stationery cost | 150,000 | 100 |
Independent study/research cost | 3,000,000 | 2450 |
Thesis/dissertation production cost | 600,000 | 400 |
Stipend | 7,200,000 | 7200 |
Total | 11,650,000 | 10,600 |
| SN | NAME | MOBILE NO | |
| 1. | Mr. Twaha Katabaro | +255765 379 583 | twaha.katabaro@out.ac.tz |
Masters of Arts Degree in International Cooperation and Development (MAICD) trains participants to become professionals with multidisciplinary skills and high-level operational and analytical skills to work in international, government and non-government organizations, European institutions, Public Administrations and agencies that operate within the national territory and private businesses active in the international markets.
- Students are assessed through a term paper carrying 30% of total marks, one group presentation paper carrying 20% and annual examination that carries 50% of the total marks. Assessment explores candidate’s ability to analyze issues and make arguments on the subject matter,
- A candidate shall not have passed unless he/she attains a minimum of 50% (B) in his/her course.
- Before the candidate is allowed to proceed with the thesis research phase of the Masters programme, the candidate must successfully complete the coursework part with a mean overall grade of “B” or above (i.e. GPA of at least 3.0) in all chosen /pursued core courses listed.
(c) Dissertation-The dissertation is an independent study done by the student under supervision. Each candidate shall be allocated a supervisor with whom he/she shall have regular contacts during the period of research. A candidate shall undertake an applied research in any area related to MAGL under the themes to be proposed by the Department, and submit a dissertation of approximately 15,000- 20,000 words as partial fulfillment of the award of MAGL. In evaluating the dissertation, the approved regulations of the Open University of Tanzania regarding dissertation shall apply. The mode of evaluation for the dissertation comprises 100% and shall be evaluated independently
