The Master of Community Economic Development (MCED)
The Master of Community Economic Development (MCED) is an academic programme which aims to develop sound and in-depth understanding on theoretical and practical aspects of community economic development. The programme is designed for students who possess a first degree in any discipline seeking to develop a career in community economic development.
Community Economic Development (CED) concept 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.
Programme Summary
Programme Informations
This program seeks to recruit qualified graduates. The prospective applicants must possess a first degree in Community Economic Development or equivalent qualification with at least a minimum GPA of 2.7 from a recognized University.
OR
Candidates with postgraduate Diploma with at least two years practical work experience in a relevant field.
SN | CODE | MODULE NAME | CREDITS |
1 | CED 631 | Principles and Practice of CED | 20 |
2 | CED 632 | Economics for CED | 20 |
3 | CED 633 | Organizational Management for CED Organizations | 20 |
4 | CED 634 | Advanced Research Methodologies for CED | 20 |
5 | CED 635 | Micro-Enterprise Development | 20 |
6 | CED 636 | Project Design and Management | 20 |
7 | CED 637 | Sustainable Responses to Environmental Problems | 20 |
8 | CED 638 | Gender Issues in CED | 20 |
CED 699 | CED Project | 60 |
Total fee is 3,650,000/=
DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
1st Installment | 970,000/=
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2nd Installment | 800,000/=
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3rd Installment | 800,000/=
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Dissertation Fee | 1,080,000/=
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Name: Ms. Janeth Gwimile
Contacts: 0755 937506
Email: janeth.gwimile@out.ac.tz
WhatsApp: https://wa.me/255785395454
The Masters in Community Economic Development designed to meet the needs of labour market and educational needs of recent graduates and professionals. MCED candidates at the end of the programme will be able to carry out basic accounting system and practices; manage small and medium sized organizations; conduct field based research; design and implement projects; provide technical assistance to community based organizations and institutions; prepare strategic plans; have a critical understanding of development finance; build and manage social and economic development programs; develop micro enterprise support initiatives; and use computer based information systems and statistical packages. Therefore, the programme will provide the opportunity for career enhancement and/or further graduate studies.
- All courses are examined during the academic year in which they are studied. The assessment consists of three major ways: First, a term paper in the mid of the academic year which accounts for 30%. Second, participation in the discussion forums in MOODLE platform which contributes 20%. Finally, the annual examination which is done at end the end of the course for three hours contributes 50%to the final grade.
- A student shall not pass the course unless he/she attains a minimum of 50% total marks. A student who fails a course in a semester shall be allowed to do supplementary examination.
