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Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Management
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-04-07 | - |
| 2025-05-05 | - |
| 2025-06-02 | - |
Program Overview
Background
The Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Management is introduced targeting individuals in both the private and public sectors and aims at equipping senior managers and administrators with leadership skills and competences that will enable them to manage their businesses and institutions successfully.
The Government of Malawi has adopted a strategy for development and growth spanning 2017-2022. This is the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy III (MGDS III). This blueprint recognizes that failure of the country to move to a developmental state has slowed down national socio-economic development, making Malawi a consuming and importing state with very little being invested into industry, technology and private sector activities to promote manufacturing and export growth.
According to MGDS III, the plan for spurring growth recognizes provision of education and skills as key to providing the human capital required for socio-economic development and industrial growth. Unicaf University Malawi aims to play a part in the national effort to increase accessibility to tertiary education in general. Its online model, combined with its scholarship scheme makes high-quality tertiary education accessible to a much larger number of students than could be absorbed in a traditional face-to-face setting. Unicaf, therefore meets the goal of availing tertiary education to as many Malawians as possible. More particularly, the MBA in Finance programme will contribute towards the realization of the national vision for growth and development as outlined by the rationale below.
Rationale for the Programme
There is a critical requirement for good managers across all business sectors and within the public sector and civil society sector. Good management can make an organization. Bad management can break an organization. As such, good managers are in high demand. This MBA focusing on Management seeks to produce graduates that employers can be assured are competent, with a set of professional knowledge and skills. It seeks to produce graduates who are equipped with strong professional values who are fully aware of the best ethical practice, which are a prerequisite for success in business management and leadership.
One of the four pillars for the implementation of the national blueprint for economic growth and poverty alleviation, the Malawi Growth & Development Strategy (MGDS) III, is “human capital development” (Government of Malawi, 2017). It is in response to the call by government for increased private sector involvement in the field of education and training that Unicaf University, in general, develops its programmes. In particular, this online MBA programme with specialization in Management was developed with a view to providing the skilled manpower needed to support the expected demand for business and public sector management that accompanies any growth of the economy. Business managers, and associated entrepreneurs, are critical in both public and private sector organizations and can greatly facilitate and support the growth of small and medium enterprises.
Aim of the Programme
The programme aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for successful strategic leadership performance, within the context of dynamic local and global challenges through enhancing the graduate’s ability to source, analyse and critically appraise all types of business data and practice, and to develop flexible strategies for satisfying diverse stakeholder and partner demands across the whole supply chain and other value-adding systems.
Program Outline
Foundation Courses
Course Code: UU-M-IND100
Course Title: Induction Module
Credits: 0.00
Course Code: UU-FNT-203
Course Title: Introduction to Master Degree
Credits: 0.00
Core Requirements (Required Modules)
Course Code: UU-MBA-709-MW
Course Title: Theories of Management and Leadership
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-717-MW
Course Title: Strategic Development
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-708-MW
Course Title: Managerial Economics
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-710-MW
Course Title: Financial Management
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-714-MW
Course Title: Business Methods and Procedures
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-719-MW
Course Title: Management of Corporate Change
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-720-MW
Course Title: Consulting Practices
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-715-MW
Course Title: Research Practices
Credits: 25.00
Course Code: UU-MBA-711-MW
Course Title: Dissertation
Credits: 40.00
About Unicaf University
Unicaf University is a pan-African, independent, internationally recognised university, combining the best elements of online learning through the offering of high-quality academic education.
Unicaf University pursues excellence in teaching and student achievement while ensuring a high degree of satisfaction in a dynamic online environment. Unicaf University is committed to setting high standards in Higher Education while working with relevant stakeholders to drive the evolution of online learning. Unicaf University aims to become the leading tertiary institution in Africa, recognised for its outstanding contribution to teaching, learning and research.
Accreditation
Unicaf University is a licensed university in Malawi and Zambia and is also approved to recruit students in Kenya.
Unicaf University in Malawi is accredited by the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) and Unicaf University in Zambia is accredited by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
Unicaf University campuses in Zambia and Malawi are also accredited by the British Accreditation Council (BAC) as an Independent Higher Education Provider. The Unicaf University campus in Malawi is a full member of the Association of African Universities.
Memberships
Unicaf University is a proud member of the United Nations Academic Impact (UI), the Association of African Universities (AAU), the Southern African Regional Universities Association (SARUA) in Zambia and Malawi, and the Advance HE, which is dedicated to supporting leadership and effective governance, tackling inequalities, and enhancing teaching and learning in the HE sector. Additionally, the university is a full member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), the world’s oldest international university network established in 1913 in the UK. The Association provides avenues for collaboration and cooperation among its members to develop and share good practices for international higher education.
Unicaf University is a signatory of the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative. It is committed to transforming its teaching and research in support of universal values of sustainability, responsibility, and ethics.
Unicaf University offers Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees in a wide range of subjects through its campus network. Students have the opportunity to earn high-quality internationally recognised qualifications at a low cost through exclusively online delivery or with the option of on-campus study. The University combines traditional face-to-face complementary tutorials with the active use of digital learning tools through an innovative blended learning approach.
Students can benefit from generous scholarships offered through Unicaf. The Unicaf Scholarship Programme has awarded more than $100 million worth of scholarships, enabling thousands of qualified students to study for internationally recognised degrees at a fraction of the cost and positively transform their lives.
The University has established state-of-the-art campuses in Malawi and Zambia and it is in the process of expanding its university network. In addition to the Unicaf University campuses, students also have the modern facilities of the Unicaf learning centres around the world at their disposal.
Our Vision
To set the benchmark for accessible and flexible higher education, epitomizing innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement across Africa and beyond.
Our Mission
To nurture academic distinction and critical thinking, sparking innovation among students through a transformative education that is globally pertinent and culturally rich.
We are committed to empowering learners with essential 21st-century competencies, utilising state-of-the-art technology, exemplary teaching standards, and meaningful research to drive societal advancement and professional achievement.
Academic Quality
Partnerships
Unicaf University and its associated institutions are registered and approved by a number of different jurisdictions in countries around the world.
High Academic Standards
Unicaf University is committed to maintaining high academic standards, enhancing the quality of teaching and learning offered, and providing a high-quality learning experience for its students.
Outstanding Learning Experience
The professionalism and creativity of our faculty, individually and collectively, make a vital contribution to the enhancement of the learning experience through their continuous feedback, support and individual attention given to each student.
The Unicaf Scholarship Programme
Unicaf University partners with the Unicaf Scholarship Programme, one of the most generous scholarship programmes available. The programme supports eligible students in Africa and provides opportunities for studies towards the degrees offered by Unicaf University at a fraction of the cost.
Save with a Unicaf Scholarship
Earn a generous scholarship to study for an internationally recognised Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral degree.
The Unicaf Scholarship Programme was founded to offer gifted students the opportunity to further their education, by earning internationally recognised qualifications at low cost, through online study or blended learning.
More than $100 million worth of scholarships have been awarded through the Unicaf Scholarship Programme, enabling thousands of qualified students to study at a fraction of the cost and positively transform their lives.
Scholarship Eligibility
Unicaf considers candidates for a scholarship based on:
Academic qualifications:
Candidates should meet the entry requirements of the respective programme of study.
Financial ability:
Candidates should be in a position to pay the remaining portion of the fees after the scholarship is applied.
Country of residence:
Different scholarships apply depending on the country of residence of the student.
Admission Requirements
The general admission requirements for entry to Unicaf University in Malawi Master degree programmes are as outlined below. Students are advised to contact the Office of Admissions to find out more about the range of equivalent international academic qualifications accepted.
- Admission to a Master’s degree programme requires an accredited Bachelor degree or international equivalent. Related professional qualifications at the appropriate level will also be considered for entry.
- Students with an accredited Master’s degree will also be considered for entry.
- Recognized proof of English proficiency if the Bachelor degree was not taught in the English language
- Copy of valid passport or national ID
In addition to a strong academic record, extra-curricular activities, leadership skills and other relevant background information are taken into account.
My pursuit of a PhD was a demanding yet rewarding journey. The rigorous programme equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals, including management, leadership, strategic management and operations. A course in strategic management honed my strategic thinking and competitive analysis skills, empowering me to lead terms to exceptional performance and successfully launch my own venture.
