• 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 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 (Please see OUT Prospectus for more information)

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Mr. Twaha Katabaro
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Email: twaha.katabaro@out.ac.tz

Graduates of the MAGL degree program will be expected to achieve the following objectives:

1. Knowledge and understanding of the governance and leadership systems and components of governance and leadership processes,
2. Understand, synthesize and apply theories and practices that support governance, legal, fiscal, and economic policy at institutions of higher education,
3. Exam Ability to take key political and economic decisions and manage the interactions between people from different socio-political and economic settings,
4. Ability to analyze, practice and influence the adoption of good governance in achieving goals set by the community,
5. Competent in designing, implementing and evaluating various leadership strategies and plans in managing the problems affecting the people,
6. Skills in undertaking independent studies, writing quality reports, and in communicating effectively,
7. leadership skills in articulating and cascading community’s vision, mission, objectives and targets, and in winning people’s commitment and dedication towards the attainment of the “must win battles” of the community.

1. 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,
2. A candidate shall not have passed unless he/she attains a minimum of 50% (B) in his/her course.
3. 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 Governance and Leadership 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 Master of Arts degree in Governance and Leadership. 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.