MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES FOR THE AUGUST 2022 INTAKE

Applications are invited for admission into the following programmes at the Midlands State University for the August 2022 Intake. Applicants are advised to
visit our website, www.msu.ac.zw for information on the available programmes and how to apply. Please note that we encourage the submission of online
applications. Applicants must hold at least 5 ‘O’ level passes at grade C or better, including English Language in addition to the specified ‘A’ level subjects or
diplomas. Dates for registration, orientation and commencement of lectures will be advised in due course.

DEGREE PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
‘O’ level Mathematics and any two ‘A’ level Science subjects
1. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Economics and Development – 4 Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of
years Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology

2. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agricultural Value Chain and Marketing – 4 Agriculture, Mathematics, Economics, Management of
years Business, Sociology, Accounts, Geography and Biology
3. Bachelor of Science Honours in Agronomy – 4 years Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences
4. Bachelor of Science Honours in Animal and Wildlife Sciences - 4years Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences

5. Bachelor of Science Honours in Biosystems Engineering – 5 years Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences

6. Bachelor of Science Honours in Crop Production and Horticulture – 4 years Biology/ Agriculture and any Sciences

7. Bachelor of Science Honours in Environmental Science and Technology – 4 Biology/Agriculture; Mathematics/Physics and or Chemistry, Geography,
years Engineering Drawing

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8. Bachelor of Science Honours in Land and Water Resources Management –
Biology/Agriculture and any Sciences
4 years
GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least

1. Master of Science in Applied Agricultural Economics -2 years a lower second class (2.2) first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics;
Economics; or any other related programme from a recognized university.

To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least

2. Master of Science in Agricultural Informatics and Data Analytics -1 ½ a lower second class (2.2) first degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Economics;
years Economics; Mathematics; Statistics; Information Technology or any other related
programme from a recognized University.

To be eligible for the programme a candidate must be a holder of an Honours

Degree (class 2.2/GPA 2.0 or better) in Agriculture or relevant subjects such as
3. Master of Science in Animal Breeding and Biotechnology -2 years
Animal Science, Biological Science, Biotechnology and Natural Resources, or
equivalent.

To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of at least

a good first degree in Agronomy, Crop Science or Horticulture or related fields
4. Master of Science in Crop Science -2 ½ years
from a recognised University. Candidates with lower degree classes may be
admitted upon showing proof of employment in a crop science-related field for at
least three years.

To be eligible for the programme, a candidate must normally be a holder of a good

5. Master of Science in Horticultural Sciences -2 ½ years first degree in Agronomy, Horticulture or Crop Science or related fields from a
recognized University.

To be eligible for this programme a candidate should be a holder of a first degree

6. Master of Science in Land and Water Resources Management -2 years in Land and Water Resources Management or related fields from a recognized
University.

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 FACULTY OF ARTS AND HUMANITIES
ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management - 4 years Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects

2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice - 4 years Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences subjects

3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication – 4 years English Literature and any Arts/Humanities subjects

4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation and Intercultural Communication –

English Literature/African Languages and any Arts/Humanities subjects
4 years

5. Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and International Studies – 4 years. History and any Arts/Humanities subjects

6. Bachelor of Arts Honours in History and Heritage Studies - 4 years History and any Arts/Humanities subjects

7. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Radio, Television and Multi-Media Production -

Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language
4 years

8. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Journalism and Digital Media Studies - 4 years Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language

9. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Print Media and Digital Technologies - 4 years Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language

10. Bachelor of Arts Multi-Media, Graphic Design and Editing- 4 Years Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language

11. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Film and Theatre Arts - 4 Years Any two ‘A’ Level Passes and 5 O’ Level Passes including English Language

12. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies - 4 years Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences

13. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies, Ethics and Human

Any two ‘A’ Level passes in Humanities and Social Sciences
Development – 4 years
14. Archaeology, Cultural Heritage & Museum Studies - 4 years
‘A’ Level History and any two Arts/ Humanities
(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)

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ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES/ HARARE UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
WEEKEND SCHOOL
1. Bachelor of Arts Special Honours in Monitoring and Evaluation – 1 year
(HARARE CAMPUS ONLY) A good first degree in any field

2. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Practice - 3 years

3. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Development Planning and Management
• Two A’ Levels or appropriate Diploma/Higher National Diploma.
- 3 years
4. Bachelor of Arts Honours in English and Communication - 3 years • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
5. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Religious Studies - 3 years. • Confirmation of employment.
6. Bachelor of Arts Honours in Translation and Intercultural
Communication - 3 years

ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE

PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL

1. Post-Graduate Diploma in Translation and Interpretation Studies -1½

A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages
years

2. Post-Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation - 1 year A good first Degree in any field
(ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS ONLY)
3. Master of Arts in Monitoring and Evaluation -1½ years A good first degree or Post Graduate Diploma in Monitoring and Evaluation

A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

4. Master of Arts in Development Studies (Block Release)-1½ years
5. Master of Arts in Development Studies -1½ years (Full- time) A good first degree in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
(ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS ONLY)
6. Master of Arts in Global History-1½ years A good first degree in History or Economic History.

7. Master of Arts in Cultural Heritage Studies -1½ years A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages

8. Master of Arts in African and Diasporan Literature -1½ years A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages

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 9. Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics -1½ years (HARARE CAMPUS
ONLY) A good first degree in English Literature/ African Languages

10. Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media - 1½ years A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other
related honours degree
A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other
11. Master of Arts in Film, TV and Digital Technologies -1½ years.
related honours degree.

12. Master of Arts in Business and Financial Journalism -1½ years A good first degree in Communication, Film and Media or any other
Entry Requirements related honours degree.

13. Master of Arts in Strategic Communication Studies -1½ years A good first degree in Communication, Film, Literature, and/ or Linguistics
Degree or any other acceptable degree
14. Master of Arts in Theatre Arts -1½ years Any relevant first degree or postgraduate diploma qualification in Theatre Arts.

15. Master of Arts in Religious Studies -1½ years

16. Master of Arts in Church Leadership, Ethics, and Practical Ethics- 1½
Good first degree in Religious Studies, Ethics or Philosophy
years

FACULTY OF BUSINESS SCIENCES

GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
‘O’ Level Mathematics is a requirement

1. Bachelor of Commerce in Applied Accounting - 4 years ‘A’ Level Accounting plus any two Commercial subjects
2. Bachelor of Commerce in Audit and Risk Management – 4 years
Any two A' Level Commercial subjects
3. Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management – 4 years Management of Business, plus any two Commercial subjects
4. Bachelor of Commerce in Consumer and Marketing Intelligence – 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects

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5. Bachelor of Commerce in Data Science and Informatics – 4 years ‘A’ Level Mathematics and a pass in the following subjects or their equivalents:
Mathematics, Accounting, Economics, Management of Business and Computer
Studies
6. Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Econometric Modelling – 4 years At least two ‘A’ Level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects
Pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics must be at least a B
7. Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Digital Banking – 4 years ‘A’ Level Mathematics or Economics, plus any two Commercial subjects
8. Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment – 4 years At least two ‘A’ level passes from Commercial, Sciences or Arts subjects

9. Bachelor of Commerce in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects
10. Bachelor of Commerce in Risk Management and Insurance - 4 years ‘A’ level Mathematics, plus any two Commercial subjects

11. Bachelor of Commerce in Sustainable Tourism Management - 4 years

Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject
12. Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Management - 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in any subject
13. Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems – 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Commercial subjects

GWERU CAMPUS VISITING SCHOOL PROGRAMMES/

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL
1. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Applied Accounting - 3 years • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
• A National Diploma or Higher National Diploma in Accounting,
or any equivalent tertiary qualification
• Complete CIS, CIMMA, ACCA
• Confirmation of employment in relevant accounting
departments.

2. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Business Management - 3 • Diploma (Institute of Bankers) ND/HND in Business Studies,
years Accountancy, Purchasing, Banking and Finance and Secretarial Studies
• Diploma in Education, Institute of Administration and Commerce
(IAC), Institute of Personnel Management (IPMZ)
• Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM)
• Diploma in Marketing and any other relevant tertiary
qualification or two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
CIS

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 • Proof of employment.

3. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Risk Management and • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects
Insurance - 3 years • A Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Insurance
• National Diploma/HND in Business Studies
• Any other equivalent tertiary qualification
• Proof of employment
4. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Logistics and Supply Chain • Diploma of the Institute of Bankers Zimbabwe (IOBZ)
Management – 3 years • HND/ND in Business Studies, Accountancy, Purchasing
Management,
Diploma in Education, Institute of Administration and Commerce
(IAC), Institute of Personnel Management Zimbabwe (IPMZ)
Diploma, Diplomas of the Institute of Real Estate Management
• Diploma in Business Administration (ZIM),
• Any other relevant tertiary qualifications or
• At least two passes at ‘A’ Level.
• At least two years working experience.
• Proof of employment

5. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Audit and Risk Management • At least two passes in any relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
- 3 years • A National Diploma in Auditing, Accounting, Risk Management or
any equivalent tertiary qualification
• Proof of employment.

6. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Finance and Digital • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subject or
Banking - 3 years • A Higher National Diploma or National diploma in Banking and
Finance related field or any equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Proof of employment

7. Bachelor of Commerce Honours degree in Economics and Econometric • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects and at least a ‘B’
Modelling - 3 years pass in ‘O’ level Mathematics
• A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent
tertiary qualification.
• Proof of employment

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 8. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Financial Economics and • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
Investment - 3 years • A National Diploma in a Business-related field or any equivalent
tertiary qualification.
• Proof of employment

9. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Consumer and Marketing • At least two ‘A’ Level passes in any subjects or ND in Marketing
Intelligence - 3 years Management, IMM Diploma (Institute of Marketing Management),
Diploma Institute of Bankers, ND in Business Studies,
Accountancy, Purchasing Management, Diploma in Education,
Institute of Administration and Commerce Diplomas, Institute of
Personnel Management of Zimbabwe Diplomas, Diplomas from
Institute of Real Estate Agents, Diploma in Business
Administration (ZIM), Diploma in Tourism or any other relevant
tertiary qualification.
• Proof of employment

10. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Data Science and • At least two passes in relevant ‘A’ Level subjects or
Informatics - 3 years • A National Diploma in an Information Technology related field
11. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Cloud Computing and or any equivalent
Internet of Things - 3 years tertiary qualification
• Proof of employment with at least two years working
experience in the field of IT.

12. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Sustainable Tourism • At least two `A’ Level passes or
Management - 3 years • A relevant National Diploma or HND in Tourism, Hospitality,
Customer Care, Marketing, Professional Cookery, Tour Guiding
13. Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Tourism and Hospitality • Proof of employment in any tourism-related or hospitality
Management - 3 years organization.

GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DEGREE

PROGRAMMES/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Master of Commerce in Accounting –1½years • An Honours degree in Accounting with a first class or upper
second class

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2. Master of Commerce in Forensic Auditing and Accounting –1½years • A good Honours Degree in Accounting, Forensic Accounting,
Auditing or Banking and Finance.

3. Master of Commerce in Financial Economics and Investment – 1½ years • An Honours Degree in Economics, Financial Economics and
Investment, Economics and Econometric Modelling, Agricultural
Economics, Banking & Finance, Fiscal Studies or related field

4. Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate • An Honours Degree in Management, Accounting, Human
Governance – 2 years Resource Management, Economics, Tourism, Insurance and
Risk Management, Development Studies and/or other tertiary
qualification approved by the Department.

5. Master of Commerce in Strategic Brand Management – 2 years • A good Honours Degree in Marketing, Business Management,
Tourism and Hospitality Management, Retail, Supply Chain
Management, Insurance and Risk Management, Economics and
Entrepreneurship, and any other relevant degree.

6. Master of Commerce in Strategy and Innovation – 2 years • A recognized first Degree in Entrepreneurship, Information
Systems, Marketing, Computer Science, Agriculture, Business
Management.

7. Master of Commerce in Supply Chain Management – 1½ years • Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree in Logistics,
Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Purchasing, Retailing,
Marketing or other Business Management discipline and/or
having a substantial or practical orientation in those fields.

8. Master of Commerce in Information Systems Management - 1 ½ years • Applicants must be holders of an Honours Degree in Information
Systems, Computer Science or any relevant qualification.

9. Master of Commerce in Tourism and Hospitality Enterprises • A good Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in
Management – 2years Tourism and Hospitality Management or an equivalent
qualification.

10. Master of Commerce in Marketing Strategy - 2 years • Applicants must have a good Honours Degree in Marketing, Business
Management, Entrepreneurship, Tourism and Hospitality
Management, Supply Chain Management

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 Any other degree plus an appropriate professional qualification (e.g.
IMM, CIMA).

GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

HARARE/GWERU CAMPUS PROGRAMMES
The Graduate School of Business Leadership (GSBL) is accredited by the
Association of African Business Schools (AABS), membership with Central and
Eastern Europe Management Council (CEEMAN) and Association of MBAs
(AMBA) this means that the degrees programmes offered by the GSBL are
internationally recognized.

1. Masters in Business Administration - Block Release - 2 years • Applicants should be at least 25 years of age and be holders of at
least a second-class degree or its equivalent.
• At least (2) years of relevant experience.

2. Executive Masters in Business Administration (EMBA) - Block • Applicants should be at least 35 years of age and be an Executive of their
Release - 1½ years own business or have been a manager for at least five (5) years.
• Must be holders of at least a second-class degree or its equivalent.
• A holder of a third-class degree or its equivalent may be admitted only
after providing evidence of academic maturity in the desired field of
study as shall be judged by the Faculty Post Graduate Studies
Committee.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Education Honours Science and Applied Technologies • Five (5) ‘O’ level passes including English language, Science and
Degree - 4 years Mathematics and two ‘A’ level passes in any of the following
subjects Agriculture; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science;
Geography; Mathematics; Physics; Physical Education, Sport and
Mass Displays

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 • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English language and Mathematics; 2 ‘A’
level subjects.
2. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood • Consideration shall be given to females aged 23 and males aged 25years
Development and Child Protection - 4 years(CONVENTIONAL respectively with basic ECD certificates or experience working with
,GWERU ONLY) children.

GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE BLOCK-

RELEASE PROGRAMMES/HARARE WEEKEND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL
1. Bachelor of Education Degree in Information Communication • Diploma in Education with ‘O’ Level Mathematics and a Science
Technology – Block Release 2 years subject.

• Qualified teachers who majored in Computer Science or

Mathematics or Science or teachers who have undergone
2. Bachelor of Education Degree in Computer Science and Emerging professional development training such as World Links, HEXCO
Technologies- 2 years (HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL ONLY) certificate/diploma in Computer studies.
or
• Any other computer training that the department finds relevant.

Subjects on offer are: Biology and Applied Technologies; Chemistry

and Applied Technologies; Textile Technology & Design; Food
Technology & Design; Geography & Environmental Education;
Agriculture and Environmental Science, Computer Science and
Emerging Technologies, History and Heritage Studies, English as a
Foreign Language, Indigenous, Multicultural Languages and Literature,
3. Bachelor of Education Honours Degrees – Block Release - 2years
Religious and Family Development.
Entry requirement
• Diploma/Certificate in Education (with specialization in the
relevant area) or equivalent from an accredited and recognized
institution.

4.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development • Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or
and Child Protection - 2 years Primary Education approved by the University. Normally be

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 employed as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved
school/college.

5.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Psychology and Intervention Designs • Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized
- Block Release – 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) institution

6.Bachelor of Education Honours in Inclusive Education and Assistive • Diploma/Certificate in either Infant, or Early Childhood Education,
Technologies- 2 years(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) or Primary Education, or Secondary Education or an equivalent from
a recognized institution
7.Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Philosophy and Critical Thinking • Be a holder of a Diploma/ Certificate in Education from a recognized
-2years - Block Release – 2 Years (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) institution.[remove from Bulawayo and place on Gweru slot]

• Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally

8.Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and
be employed as a full time teacher/administrator in an approved
Development
school/college.
GWERU CAMPUS/ HARARE WEEKEND SCHOOL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. Master of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development and Child • Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood
Protection Policy- 1 ½ years Development or its equivalent from an accredited institution

2. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and

• Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a
Development -1 ½ years
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution

• Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a

3. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction-1 ½ years
Postgraduate Diploma in Education from an accredited institution
(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
• Be a holder of a Bachelor of Lifelong Learning or its equivalent from
4. Master of Education in Lifelong Learning-1 ½ years
an accredited institution
(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
5. Master of Education in English Language- 1 ½ years • BSc Education, Bachelor of Education, or BSc with Post Graduate
6. Master of Education in Indigenous Multicultural Languages and Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Grad CE
Literature- 1 ½ years (with specialization in Textile Technology Design), or equivalent
7. Master of Education in History and Development Studies-1 ½ years from accredited and recognized institutions

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8. Master of Education in Food Technology & Design -1 ½ years
9. Master of Education in Geography and Environmental Education-1 ½
years
10. Master of Education in Chemistry and Applied Technologies-1 ½ years
11. Master of Education in Textile Technology Design – 1 ½ years
(GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
• Entry requirements: Bachelor of Education degree from an
12. Master of Education Degree in Educational Sociology and Social accredited and recognized institution or Post graduate Diploma in
Pathology - 1 ½ years Block Release (GWERU CAMPUS ONLY) Education, Graduate Diploma in Education or Graduate Certificate
in Education.

13. Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) 1 ½ years Block Release.

• Have a first degree from a recognised institution
( GWERU CAMPUS ONLY)
BULAWAYO CAMPUS BLOCK – RELEASE
PROGRAMMES ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor of Education Honours Degree in Early Childhood Development Have a teaching qualification in either ECD/Infant Education or Primary Education
and Child Protection - 2 years approved by the University. Normally be employed as a full-time teacher
/administrator in an approved school/college.

2. Bachelor of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Have a teaching qualification approved by the University. Normally be employed
Development - 2 years as a full-time teacher /administrator in an approved school/college.

3. Master of Education in Early Childhood Development and Child Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree in Early Childhood Development
Protection or its equivalent from an accredited institution
4. Master of Education in Educational Leadership, Management and Bachelor of Education degree or its equivalent from a recognised institution or a
Development Postgraduate Diploma in Education.

5. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction-1 ½ years Be a holder of a Bachelor of Education Degree or its equivalent or a Postgraduate
Diploma in Education from an accredited institution

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 FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCES
ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
‘O’ Level Mathematics is a requirement
1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Electrical and Electronic Passes in Ordinary Level Combined Science or equivalent. Two Advanced
Engineering -5 years Level passes in Mathematics, Physics and any other Science subject.
Candidates with a recognised Diploma in an approved Engineering field
may be considered. Candidates may be invited for an interview or entrance
examination.
2. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Fuels and Energy Advanced Level passes in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
Engineering - 5 years Candidates with a recognised Diploma in an approved Engineering field
may be considered. Candidates may be invited for an interview or
entrance examination.
Passes at Ordinary Level Combined Science or equivalent. ‘A’ Level
passes in Mathematics and Physics. A pass in any one of the following ‘A’
Level subjects will be an added advantage: Chemistry, Computer Science,
3. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mechanical Engineering – Metal Technology Design, Wood Technology and Design, Design and
5 years Technology, Technical Graphics and Design and Software Engineering.
Candidates with a recognised Higher National Diploma in Mechanical
Engineering or its equivalent maybe admitted into the programme subject
to departmental approval.
4. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Metallurgical Engineering
– 5 years ‘A’ Level passes in Mathematics and Chemistry. Applicants with a
5. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Materials Engineering – 5 recognized Diploma in Metallurgy or Metallurgical Assaying will be
years considered.
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Geology – 4 years Two 'A’ level passes in any of the following subjects: Mathematics,
Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Geography. Candidates with a recognised
Diploma in Geology may be considered.
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Exploration Geophysics – 4
Two ‘A’ level passes in either Mathematics or Physics or both and any of
years
Chemistry, Biology and Geography.
8. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Mining Engineering – 4 Two ‘A’ Level subjects, Mathematics, Physics and any relevant science
years subject. Applicants with a National Diploma in Mining from a recognized
Institution may be considered.

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 FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
1.Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Telecommunications Engineering Two ‘A’ Level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science
– 4 years subject
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Mathematics & Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject
Computational Science- 4 years
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Statistics – 4 years Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and any other subject
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Biotechnology and Bioinformatics-
Any two ‘A’ level passes in Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry
4years.
Any two ‘A’ level passes in Biology and any other Science subject or
5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Applied Biosciences and
Mathematics or Geography
Biotechnology – 4 years
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Systems Engineering –
Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies
4 years
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Computer Science – 4 years Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Computer Science/Studies
8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Food Science and Technology –
Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics or Food Science
4 years
9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geomatics specializing in Land
Two ‘A’ level passes in Mathematics and Physics
Surveying or Geographical Information Sciences- 4 years
10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Chemical Technology –
Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences
4 years
11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Chemistry – 4 years Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and any Sciences
12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and
Two ‘A’ level passes in Physics and Mathematics and any other Science
Instrumentation – 4 years
13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Nutrition Science- 4 years Any two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology or Food Science

GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Engineering Honours Degree in Telecommunications • Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional
Engineering -3 years Qualification in Telecommunications, Electronic or Electrical
engineering or equivalent OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics and
Mathematics or Computer Science

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 • Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant
field and should submit confirmation letter of employment from the
employer.

• Applicants must have either a relevant Diploma/ Professional

Qualification in Physics/Applied Physics, Instrumentation or
Electrical engineering or equivalent OR ‘A’ level passes in Physics
and Mathematics
• Must be employed for the whole duration of the study in the relevant
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Physics and field and should submit confirmation letter of employment from the
Instrumentation -3 years employer.

GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

PROGRAMME
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Geographic Information Science - 1 year • An acceptable first degree preferably in Engineering, Natural
Science, Geography or Computer Science.

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

GWERU CAMPUS CONVENTIONAL PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health and A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other
Quality Management – 4 years Advanced Level subject
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Geography and Environmental A pass in ‘O’ Level Mathematics. ‘A’ Level pass in Geography and any other
Sustainability – 4 years Advanced Level subject
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
4 years
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology - 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Sociology and any other subjects in Arts/Humanities
5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and Management - Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
4 years
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
Technology – 4 years
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and Governance -
Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
4 years
8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies – 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.

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9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and Governance Two ‘A’ Level passes in Arts/Humanities.
– 4 years
10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy – 4 years Two ‘A’ Level passes in Sociology and any other subjects in Arts/Humanities
11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Psychology – 4 years • At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including, Mathematics and a relevant
Science subject at Grade C or better/National Foundation Certificate
12.Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology – 4 years plus a minimum of any two relevant ‘A’ Level passes or any other
relevant National Certificate.
13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Health Psychology – 4 years

GWERU CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE VISITING ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Environmental Safety, Health • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and
and Quality Management-3 years. Mathematics.
• Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any
of the above disciplines.
• Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
• Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma.
• Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer.

2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management - • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language
3 years. • Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and of the above disciplines.
Management-3 years. • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
4. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and • Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma
Governance-3 years. or Higher Diploma.
5. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Sociology-3 years. • Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer.
6. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Sociology and Social Policy-3
years.
7. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Music Business, Musicology and
Technology -3 years.
8. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Leadership and
Governance -3 years.
9. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace and Security Studies -3
years.

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 10. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Peace, Human Rights and Social
Justice - 3 years.

11. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Psychology – 3 years.

12. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Counselling Psychology – 3 years. • Special Entry: At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including Mathematics and a
13. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Health Psychology – 3 years relevant Science subject at Grade C or better / National Foundation
Certificate plus a professional qualification such as a Diploma in a
Psychology-related field in which candidates must be employed.
• Mature Entry: At At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including, Mathematics
and a relevant Science subject at Grade C or better / National Foundation
Certificate. Candidate must be at least 25 years of age and have a
minimum of 3 years working experience in a Psychology-related field in
which they must be employed.

HARARE CAMPUS UNDERGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

WEEKEND SCHOOL PROGRAMMES

1. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management – • Have at least 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language and
3 years Mathematics.
2. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Public Management and • Be holders of a Diploma, or HND or any related qualification in any
Governance – 3 years of the above disciplines.
3. Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Local Governance and • Be employed in a field related to the above disciplines.
Management – 3 years • Have at least two years work experience after attainment of a Diploma
or Higher Diploma.
• Submit a confirmation letter of employment from the employer

GWERU CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

DIPLOMA/DEGREE PROGRAMMES

1. Postgraduate Diploma in Housing and Estates Management - At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme.
Block-Release - 1 ½ years.

2. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - At least a 2.2 pass in any relevant degree programme.

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 Block - Release - 1 ½ years.

3. Postgraduate Diploma in Public Management and Leadership At least a 2.1 pass in any relevant degree programme
- Block Release - 1 ½ years.

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Safety, Health and Environmental Applicants must be holders of any first degree.
Management - Block Release - 1 ½ years.

5. Master of Science in Human Capital Development - Block Release - 1½ An Honours Degree in Human Resource Management/Human Resource
years Development or Employment Relations, any relevant social science degree or
qualification with a pass of an upper second class (2.1) or better

4. Master of Science in Human Resource Management – Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource
Block - Release - 1½ years Management or any related fields.

7. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Safety, Health and
Degree - Block Release - 1½ years. Environmental Sciences or Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management
or Geography and Environmental Studies/Science with 2.2 pass or better
8. Master of Science in Sociology and Social Anthropology - Block Release At least a 2.2 degree in Sociology or Anthropology from a recognised university
- 1½ years.

9. Master of Science in International Relations - Block Release - 1½ Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in History and International
years. Studies or any related fields.

10. Master of Science in Public Management and Leadership - Block Release A 2.2 pass, or better in Public Management and Administration, Public Policy and
- 1½ years. Governance, Public Sector Management, Economics, Politics and Public
Management and Political Science or any relevant related degree.

12. Master of Science Degree in Community Psychology – Applicants must be holders of a minimum of 2.1 in a BSc Honours Degree in
Block Release - 2 years Psychology

13. Master of Science in Geography- 1½ years. Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Geography, Geography
and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science or any other relevant degree.

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 HARARE CAMPUS POSTGRADUATE WEEKEND ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
SCHOOL PROGRAMMES
1. Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management - Block Release At least a 2.1 pass in any relevant degree programme
- 1 ½ years.

2. Master of Science in Human Capital Development Degree - 1½ years Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource
Management or any related fields.

3. Master of Science in Human Resource Management Degree - 1½ years Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in Human Resource
Management or any related fields.

4. Master of Science in International Relations Degree - 1½ years Applicants must be holders of a good Honours Degree in History and International
Studies or any related fields.

5. Master of Science in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Applicants must be holders of a Bachelor of Science Honours in Safety, Health and
Degree Environmental Sciences or Environmental Safety, Health and Quality Management
or Geography and Environmental Studies/Science with 2.2 pass or better.

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK – HARARE CAMPUS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

1. Certificate in Social Work - Block Release - 1 year • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.
• Relevant work experience is an added advantage.

2. Bachelor of Science in Social Work - 4 years • 5 ‘O’ level passes including English Language.

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 • Good ‘A’ level passes in Arts/Humanities.

3. Postgraduate Diploma in Social Work - 2 years • A good first degree in Sociology, Psychology, Public
Management, and other related fields.

4. Master of Science in Social Work - 1 ½ years • Good Honours Degree in Social Work or equivalent

5. DPhil Social Work • A good Masters Degree in Social Work

• Social Work Practice Certificate
• Relevant work experience is an added advantage

HOW TO APPLY FOR ALL PROGRAMMES

1. Kindly visit our website, (www.msu.ac.zw) and follow the instructions on how to apply online.
or: -
2. Complete an official application form, which can be obtained from the Admissions Office at Midlands State University upon payment of ZWL1500 for
National applicants and US$50 for International applicants in the normal application category. Application forms can also be downloaded from this
website, (www.msu.ac.zw) The completed form should be accompanied by an original deposit slip of the Application fee or by a receipt from the
Bursar’s Department (MSU). The Application fee should be deposited in the University’s ZB BANK ACCOUNT 4575486039200 or CBZ ACCOUNT
01820772520046 Branch Sort Code – 6508, Swift Code – COBZZWHA (Indicate the code 101 on the deposit slip for application fee).

Application forms should be directed to: Admissions, Registration and Student Statistics Office, Midlands State University, P Bag 9055, Gweru or
applications can be submitted at No.1 Kwame Nkrumah Avenue Harare. Application forms must be accompanied by certified copies of Educational
Certificates, Birth Certificate and National Identity Document.

NB. Midlands State University does not have third parties who sell application forms around the country on its behalf.
1. Midlands State University offers DPhil Degrees in all programmes.
2. Only those classes that are viable will commence.

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