Frequent Asked Questions

1. What are the fee structures of each program?
   
2. Where can I download the Application for Admission form?
   
3. How does the application process work?
   
4. Why choose IFM?
   
5. How do I apply for loan from loan board?
   
6. How do I apply for housing?
   
7. Can I get a loan for my Postgraduate course?
   
8. Where is IFM located?
   
9. What are the opening hours for Student library?
   
10. Where do I access prospectus?
    
11. How do I get an official academic transcript, statement of result or academic progress report?
    
12. Where can I access the academic calendar?
    
13. What courses are being offered and their duration?
    
14. What are the entry qualifications for each program/course?
    
15. Where do I find important dates for next year?
    
16. What are the condtitions for supplimentary examinations,?
    
17. What are the qualifications before seating for institute examination
    
18. Who should I contact in case:
    
    • I miss class test
      
    • I miss an examination
      
    • I am sick
      
    • I want to postpone my studies
      
    • I want to change my programme
      
    • I want to appeal against my academic results
      

FAQ - ANSWERS

How do I apply for housing?
Students who need to stay either on-campus or off-campus hostels are required to apply well in advance before the start of the academic year. Before being given accommodation students are required to pay annual hostel fees as indicated on the fees structure. However, it should be noted that off campus hostel fees are slightly higher compared to on-campus.

Students' Loans
However, for Tanzanian nationals who will secure or already have admission at either IFM or any other higher leaning institutions may seek loans from the Higher Education Students' Loans Board (HESLB) to meet some costs of their education. This is in line with Para 6.2 of the Higher Education Policy (1995), which requires each higher education student to contribute to the cost of his or her education. As per HESLB, those who qualify for loans are as follows:

• Needy Tanzanian students pursuing higher education in either public or private universities/institutions within Tanzania
• A limited number of needy Tanzanian students pursuing masters or doctoral studies in local public or private universities/institutions
• Students overseas under Development Partner scholarships

For more details about applications for HESLB loans, please contact the following:

Either:
Admissions Office, IFM
Room number 105 first floor Block A
Telephone number +255-22-2112931/4 Extn. # 142

Or:
Executive Director, HESLB
TIRDO Complex - Msasani
P.O. Box 76068
Dar es Salaam

Or: Visit website: http://www.msthe.go.tz

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ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR DIFFERENT COURSES

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR PGDFM, PGDBA, PGDHRM, PGDA and PGDTM.

• A university degree or Advanced Diploma of duration not less than 3years on full time basis from a recognized Institution of Higher learning with at least lower second class

• An applicant with a University degree or an Advanced diploma of duration of not less than 3years on full time basis from a recognized Institution of higher learning with a pass class will be required to sit for matriculation examination before is offered an admission

• For PGDA and PGDTM all the above applies, BUT an applicant must have satisfactory background of Accountancy at Intermediate level as per NBAA syllabus.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTO ALL BACHELOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES.

The following shall guide the processing of applications for admission into Bachelor degree courses at IFM.

• All applicants must show proof that they have completed Ordinary and Advanced level Secondary School Education or equivalent OR have completed A National Technical Award (NTA) Level 6 and passed.
  
• Applicants with A Level Examinations Certificate (ACSEE) and who have obtained an aggregate of less than 4.5 points must possess equivalent qualifications such as a Diploma, Full Technician(FTC) or should undergo and pass relevant tests in order to qualify for admission into the related field of study at IFM.
  
• Applicants for undergraduate programmes under

DIRECT ENTRY arrangement shall meet the following minimum admissions requirements:

A Certificate of Secondary Education Examinations (CSEE) or equivalent with credits in five approved subjects including English language and Mathematics obtained at a single sitting prior to sitting for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE).
One of the following combinations of passes in the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSEE) or equivalent:
Either
Two Principal level credits (in appropriate subjects) all in the same sitting;
OR
Two Principal level credits (in appropriate subjects) not at the same sitting provided the passes are at grade “C” or higher.
OR
An appropriate Form Four with NTA –Level 6 /Certificate

ORDINARY DIPLOMA IN BANKING (ODB): Entry requirement into the Ordinary Diploma in Banking
Applicants must have:
Either
At least five credit passes including English and either mathe- matics or Book-keeping in the Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its equivalent..
Or
The Certificate in Banking (CB) of IFM or any certificate from a recognized institution

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN TAXATION (BSc-TAX): Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Taxation degree programme will be open to candidates with either NTA level 6 qualification or at least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).

BACHELOR OF BANKING AND FINANCE (BBF) : Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Banking and Finance degree programme shall be open to candidates with either NTA level 6 qualification or at least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).

BACHELOR OF ACCOUNTANCY (BAcc) : Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Accountancy degree programme will be open to candidates with either NTA level 6 qualification or at least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INSURANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT (BSc IRM) : Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Insurance and Risk Management degree programme shall be open to candidates with either NTA level 6 qualification or at least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOCIAL PROTECTION (BSc SP) : Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Social Protection degree programme shall be open to candidates with either NTA level 6 qualification or at least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BSc IT) : Entry requirements
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology degree programme shall be open to candidates with either NTA level 6 qualification or at least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).

BACHELOR IN COMPUTER SCIENCE (BCS)n : Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirements to the Bachelor of Computer Science degree programme shall be EITHER
At least two principal level passes at Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) (Form Six leavers), one of the subjects should be Advanced Mathematics, AND at least five credit level passes including credit passes of Mathematics and English at Ordinary Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) (Form Four leavers).
OR
Holders of at least a Second Class Ordinary Diploma (NTA 6) award approved by NACTE

CONDITIONS FOR THE SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS

1. Supplementary examination(s) will be done after the release of second semester examination results of a particular year of study.
   
   
2. A candidate who fails in the first attempt shall be allowed to take supplementary examinations provided that he/she does not fail in more than half of the modules examined during that semester; for example for a candidate who sat for examination in five (5) modules should not fail in more than two (2) modules.
   
   
3. A supplementing candidate shall be assessed exclusively on the basis of his or her supplementary examination results and his/her course work scores shall not be taken into account. The grade for supplementary examination shall be C for any pass mark score or above and E or F otherwise depending on the grading system of the relevant programme.
   
   

ELIGIBILITY FOR EXAMINATIONS

1. A student is allowed to sit for any Institute’s examination if he/she meets the following eligibility criteria:

   (i) has a minimum attendance of 75% of contact hours.

   (ii) has completed all required course work assessment for module being examined.

   (iii) has not been barred by any lawful order; and

   (iv) has paid all required tuition fees, deposits and other charges as determined by the Institute.

2. Only a student who meets the examination criteria outlined in 1 shall be given an examination number.
   
   
   
3. A student who will not meet the eligibility criteria in 1 may be allowed to repeat a year on acceptable grounds as determined by Registrar. Otherwise he/she shall be discontinued from the studies.