Postgraduate Programmes for August 2021 Intake

In addition to a relevant first degree candidates must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics unless indicated otherwise.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE EDUCATION

Phone / Whatsapp 0717 073 363

Master of Science Degree in Sustainable Development (MScSD)

Block Release: 1 ½ years

‘O’ Level Mathematics with a Grade C or better and a Science Subject.

A BScEd degree with a good Grade or its equivalent (e.g. BSc General or BSc Honours) plus a C.E,/D.E or Grad.CE, PGDE or BEd (Sciences).”

Master of Science Education in Mathematics (MScEdMT)

Block Release: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/ BSc Honours with Mathematicsas a major plus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Biology (MScEdBz)

Block Release:1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours with the Biology as a major plus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Chemistry (MScEdCh)

Block Release:1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours with Chemistry as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Physics MScEdPh

Block Release: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours with Physics as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Geography MScEdGg

Block Release: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours with Geography as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Post Graduate Diploma in Education

Block Release: 1 ½ years

A good first degree from a recognized University, specialising in any one of the following Secondary/High School teaching subjects:-

Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Biology, Computer Science, Geography

Post Graduate Diploma in Tertiary Education (PGDTE)

Online: 1 year

A good first degree or equivalent qualification from a recognised university

Master of Science Education in Biology (MScEdBz) 

Off Campus: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours with the Biology as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Physics (MScEdPh)

Off Campus: 1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; BSc General/BSc Honours with Physics as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Geography (MScEdGg)

Off Campus: 1 ½ years

BSc Geography Education, Bachelor of Education Degree in which Geography was a major/strongly represented, or BSc in which Geography is strongly represented plus a Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, Grad CE, PGDTE. Equivalent qualifications from accredited and recognized institutions will be considered.

Master of Science Education in Mathematics (MScEdMt)

Off Campus:1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; B.Ed Mathematics, BSc General/BSc Honours with Mathematics as a majorplus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE.

Master of Science Education in Chemistry (MScEdCh)

Off Campus:1 ½ years

A good Bachelor of Science Education Honours Degree or Bachelor of Science Education Degree

Equivalent qualifications that may be considered include; B.Ed Chemistry, BSc General/BSc Honours Chemistry as a major plus a CE/DipEd or Grad. CE, PGDE

Master of Science Education in Curriculum Studies (MScEdCS)

Off Campus: 1 ½ years

Bachelor of Education Degree from accredited and recognized institution or Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Graduate Diploma in Education, GradCE, BSc Education.

DPhil / PhD Programmes

Full Time: 3 years

Part Time: 4 years

Applicants must have a relevant MScEd degree (Mathematics Education, Physics Education, Chemistry Education, and Biology Education, Curriculum Studies) or MScEd and a PGDE.

 

FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Phone / Whatsapp 0717073314

Postgraduate Diploma in Infection Prevention and Control (PGDIPC)

Block Release: 2 years

‘O’ Level Mathematics with a Grade C or better and a Science Subject.A Diploma/Degree in Nursing , Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Environmental Health, Pharmacy, Occupational Health, Physiotherapy or any other health related discipline. At least two (2) years clinical experience, a current practicing certificate from respective Health Professions Council and proof of permission to study from respective facility management. Applicants must be computer literate and Basic IPC training will be an added advantage. Participants must have a Senior Member of their health facility (or with links to their place of work) who will be their supervisor for their projects and log books.

Visit health@buse.ac.zw for more information.

Master of Science Degree in Biodiversity Conservation (MScBC)

Block Release /Weekend school: 2 years

At least 5 ‘O’ Level passes including English Language, Mathematics and a science subject with a grade C or better. A BSc Honours Degree in Biological Sciences or Environmental Sciences or any other relevant Degree with at least a 2.2 grade or equivalent.Applicants without an Honours Degree or with a Pass will be considered if they have at least two years relevant experience.

MSc. Analytical Chemistry(MSc ACH)

Block Release: 2 years

Normal Entry: BSc Honours Chemistry

Master of Science in Sports Management (MScSM)

Block Release: 1 ½ years

At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science Honours Degree with a 2.2 grade or better or

a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science Honours Degrees with passes lower than 2.2

and least two years relevant post qualification experience or Sports technical qualifications equivalent to an Honours Degree and least two years relevant post qualification experience. Holders of relevant Bachelor of Science General Degrees with at least two years relevant

post qualification experience may be considered after passing a qualifying examination to

determine their suitability for the programme.

Master of Science in Sports Science (MScSS)

Block Release: 1 ½ years

At least a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science Honours Degree with a 2.2 grade or better or

a Sport-Related Bachelor of Science Honours Degrees with passes lower than 2.2

and least two years relevant post qualification experience or Sports technical qualifications equivalent to an Honours Degree and least two years relevant post qualification experience. Holders of relevant Bachelor of Science General Degrees with at least two years relevant

post qualification experience may be considered after passing a qualifying examination to

determine their suitability for the programme.

Master of Science in Physical Chemistry

BSc Honors Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Chemical Engineering, Material Science In addition to a relevant first degree candidate must have 5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics unless indicated otherwise.

 FACULTY OF COMMERCE

Master of Science Degree in Economics (MScEco)

Weekend & Public Holiday Classes in Harare: 18 months.

Five Ordinary Level subjects including English & Mathematics.

A good first degree in Economics, Development Studies, Finance, Health or their equivalent Candidates can choose to specialize in:

I. Financial Economics

II. Development Economics

III. Health Economics

A Finance plan is available to applicants who meet bank requirements.

Master of Science Degree in Purchasing and Supply Chain Management (MScPSCM)

Weekend & Public Holiday Classes in Harare: 18 months.

Five Ordinary Level subjects including English & Mathematics.

A good first degree in Purchasing and Supply, Marketing, Logistics or their equivalent.

Master of Science Degree in Entrepreneurship & Innovation (MScEI)

Weekend School Classes in Harare: 18 months.

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics & English language

A good first Degree.

Required Documents:

Certified copies of academic Certificates and Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National Identification document; and two letters of reference and a Personal Statement

Masters in Business Leadership (MBL)

Weekend & Public Holidays: 2 years

Classes in Harare.

a) A good Bachelor’s degree;

b) Be at least 25 years of age;

c) At least two years’ post qualification relevant experience

d) At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.

Required Documents:

Certified copies of academic Certificates and Transcripts: Birth Certificate; National Identification document; and two letters of reference and a Personal Statement

Master of Leadership and Corporate Governance Degree (MLCG)

Weekend and Public Holiday School:18 months.

Classes in Harare

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.

A first Degree in Management Sciences with a 2.2 grade or better and a minimum of 3 years management experience.

Mature entry requirements as follows:

· Minimum 35years

· Possession of a Professional Qualification in Management

· Minimum 10 years management experience

Master of Science in Marketing Degree (MSc. Mkt)

Weekend and Public Holiday School: 18 months.

Classes in Harare

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics & English language. A good first degree in Marketing, Information Technology, Sports, Environmental Management or their equivalent.

Candidates can choose to specialize in:

I.Digital Marketing

II. Green Marketing

III. Sport Marketing

Executive Master of Business Leadership Degree (EMBL)

Weekend and Public Holiday School: 18 months

Classes in Harare

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language. A first Degree in Management Sciences with a 2.2 grade or better and a minimum of 5 years management experience. Be at least 30 years old.

Mature entry requirements as follows:

· Be at least 40 years old.

· At least 10 years management experience

· Possession of a professional qualification in management

 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

Phone/Whatsapp 0717073620

Master of Science Degree in International Relations (MSc.IR)

Block Release:1 ½ Years

August 2021

Classes in Harare

A relevant first Degree from a recognized University and

5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language with a Grade C or better

Master of Science Degree in Peace and Governance (MSc.PG)

Block Release: 1 ½ Years

August 2021

Classes in Harare

A relevant first Degree from a recognized University and

5 ‘O’ Level subjects including English Language with a Grade C or better

 

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Phone/Whatsapp 0717073500

Master of Science Degree in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture (Production Option-MSc.FSPr)

Block Release: 2 years

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.

A first Degree in Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Food Science, Nutrition and Forestry with a 2.2 grade or better.

Candidates with at least 2 years of relevant working experience with a pass will also be considered.

Master of Science Degree in Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture (Policy Option-MSc.FSPo)

Block Release: 2 years

At least five ‘O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English Language.

A first Degree in Agriculture, Natural Resources Management, Geography, Development Studies or any Social Science Degree with a 2.2 grade or better.

Candidates with at least 2 years of relevant working experience with a pass will also be considered.