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T o w a r d s a b e t t e r f u t u r eTelephone: (252)-5-932454, (252)-1-223433, (252)-1-858479
Fax: (252)-1-216820P.O. Box 104722-00101, Nairobi, Kenya
Email address: [email protected], [email protected]
www.mogadishuuniversity.com
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i am pleased to welcome you to Mogadishu University, which
is one of the greatest achievements of the Somali people
during the civil war. As the first private, non-profit university
in Somalia after the collapse of the central government in
1991, Mogadishu University was opened with the vision to be the
premier non-state university in Somalia dedicated to providing af-
fordable and accessible high quality education.
Currently, there are thousands of students who are pursuing
their studies in different specializations. Besides, graduates of the
university work in the public and private sectors all over Somalia
and in many other countries as well. Some of the graduates have
even received masters and PhD degrees and are now participating
in reconstructing the war-torn country.
Despite operating in a war-torn country for more than 15 years,
MU has succeeded to become a member of five regional and in-
ternational higher education organizations and signed bilateral
agreements with many prestigious international universities. MU
was also ranked by the Webometrics Ranking of World Universi-
ties among the first 100 African universities. The university gained
friends and received financial and academic support from many
institutions and individuals. I would like to express my gratitude
Prof Dr. Ali Sheikh Ahmed Abubakar a Message from the President
to those who contributed in any way to the development of MU.
The achievements of the university would not have been pos-
sible without the help of the Almighty Allah and the contribution of
the committed professors, lecturers, dedicated administrators and
staff members. Moreover these achievements could not have been
contemplated without the role of the ambitious and determined
students, who share a passion for knowledge and the resolve to
succeed. On the other hand, all stated stakeholders of the univer-
sity could not have accomplished their goals without the constant
and huge support of the fathers, mothers and all community mem-
bers.
As we leap into the future, my message to you all is to be con-
scious of the responsibility entrusted upon you. Mogadishu Uni-
versity is more committed to aspire high with the aim of providing
quality education. The university assures all that we will open for
you new horizons to discover yourself, advance your talents and
enrich your awareness to create a better future for you and your
people.
May Allah guide all our efforts.
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Table of Contents
Message from the President 2Vision and Mission 4objectives 6university Profile 9our Programs 18undergraduate Programs 1801. Faculty of shari ‘a & Law 1902. Faculty of Education 20
02.1 Arabic Language 2102.2 Islamic Studies 2102.3 Social Sciences 2202.4 Math & Physics 2202.5 Biology and Chemistry 23
03. Faculty of arts and humanities 2403.1 Arabic Language & Literature 2503.2 English Language & Literature 2503.3 History and Civilization 2603.4 Geography 26
04. Faculty of Economics & Management sciences 2804.1 Department of Economics 2904.2 Department of Business Administration 2904.3 Department of Accounting 3004.4 Department of Public Administration 3004.5 Department of Banking and Finance 30
05 Faculty of Nursing & health science 3105.1 Department of General Nursing 3105.2 Department of Laboratory Science 31
06. Faculty of Computer science & information Technology 3206.1 Computer Science 3206.2 Information Technology 33
07. Faculty of Political science and information 3407.1 Department of Political Science 3507.2 Department of Journalism and Media 35
Postgraduate Programs 37i.Partnership Program with omdurman islamic university (sudan) 37
1. Post-graduate Degree Program in Education 372. Post-graduate Program in Sharia 38
ll. Partnership Program with open university of Malaysia 38Masters of Business Administration (MBA) 39
other Programs 41Professional Diplomas 41SCOTTPS Program 41Judicial Training Program 41Online Distance Learning (ODL) 41
Community service and continuing education 45institutes & Centers 491. Institute for Somali Studies (ISOS) 492. Center for Community Service & Continuing Education 493. Somali Center for Water & Environment 494. Center for Research & Development 495. Mother and Child Educational Care 49
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VisioNTo be the premier non-state, non-profit university in Somalia,
providing affordable and accessible high quality education attuned
to national values.
MissioN• ToinstillhopeintheSomalisocietyimpairedbycivilwarand
collapsed state institutions, and revitalize community-based
initiatives.
• Toeducateandnurturegenerationsofstudentscommittedto
peace, good governance and community service.
• Toencourageintellectualandscholarlydevelopment,foster
opennesstoawiderangeofideasandstrengthencooperation
withothernations.
• TointegrateIslamicandsocialvalues,scientificknowledge,
andtechnicalskillsrequiredforsustainabledevelopmentof
Somalia.
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Mu was also ranked by the webometrics ranking of world universities among the first 100 african universities
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objectives
1 Bridging the Educational Gap
MU shall take a pioneering role
in filling the educational gap
created during the civil war
to provide higher education
opportunities for the young
generations of Somalia.
2 Producing an Educated Human
Resource
MU shall give students an
opportunity to pursue higher
education and to specialize in
various spheres of science and
literature in response to the
desperate needs of the country
for educated human resources.
3 Developing Scientific Knowledge
& Appropriate Technologies
MU shall develop new scientific
knowledge by focusing on
research programs in priority
areas, the results of which
shall contribute to solving
the problems of humanity in
general and the Somali society in
particular.
4 Conducting Community
Education Programs
MU shall contribute to the
development of the society
by encouraging community
education through various
training programs such
as: workshops, seminars,
symposiums, conferences, as
well as courses in continuous
education programs.
5 Equipping Students with Better
Skills
MU shall equip students with
not only a mastery of a course of
study, but also with practical skills
through internship programs
and field experiences, thus
strengthening their abilities in
analytical thinking.
6 Preserving National
Cultural Heritage
MU shall contribute in preserving
the cultural heritage of the
Somali people and raise the
awareness of the students and
community by adopting an
appropriate curriculum and
carrying out creative cultural
programs and activities.
7 Cooperating with Other
Organizations
MU shall foster collaboration with
local, regional, and international
institutions. Special attention will
be given to promoting bilateral
and multilateral cooperation with
institutions of higher education.
shared Values
• Committedtohardwork,ethicsandresultoriented.
• Devotedtoprofessionalismandexcellence.
• DedicatedtoIslamicvaluesanddecentnationalculture.
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Developing Scientific
Knowledge & Appropriate
Technologies MU shall
develop new scientific knowledge by focusing on research programs
in priority areas, the results of which shall
contribute to solving the problems of humanity in
general and the Somali society in particular.
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PROFILEUniversity
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a fter the collapse of the central government
in Somalia in 1991, the Somali National
University was completely destroyed. The
varsity’s buildings, library, and equipments
were completely ruined. The academic and
administrative staff were killed, displaced or
even migrated out of the country. Therefore, the hope for a new gen-
eration of Somalis to attain higher education was severely dashed
and with it the future of the Somali nation.
The people of Somalia, who were accustomed to free education
from elementary level up to the university, were now faced with a
new dilemma: their children were playing with bullets and bombs
and joining organized clan militias. There were no public schools,
and university and college facilities were occupied by displaced peo-
ple and some were even converted into warehouses and business
sites. The few remaining academics and professors were idle and
unemployed.
In that difficult context, the idea of establishing Mogadishu Uni-
versity emerged along with reviving basic education with the com-
munity’s help. The road to establish MU was the result of substantial
planning, extensive traveling and fund-raising efforts from the year
1993 to 1997.
In June 1993, the idea of establishing non-state university came
about when a number of professors from the former Somali National
University and other prominent Somali intellectuals met in Mogad-
ishu to discuss the possibilities of reviving instruction for some facul-
ties of the destroyed Somali National University.
However, due to legal concerns, the group decided to form a
non-profit and non-state institution for higher education under the
name of “University of Eastern Africa”. The aim of that project was
to provide opportunities for the students of the faculties of Islamic
Studies and Languages to complete their course work. This initia-
tive was founded in a privately-owned house located in the southern
part of Mogadishu. However, the flares of the civil war had reached
the university site and after a week of its opening, the warring mili-
tias looted all its properties including furniture, books, vehicles and
documents. As a result, the project was temporarily suspended.
In July 20, 1995, the same group convened again and concluded
the priority was to form a “National Institution for Private Educa-
tion” (NIPE) that would promote community-based education and
develop further the idea of establishing a university by the year
2000. They also discussed the proposal of establishing “Teachers
Training Institute” (TTI) proposed by one of the local NGOs. The ra-
tionale behind the idea of TTI was to meet the emerging need for
u N i V E r s i T y P r o f i l e
From dream to reality
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qualified teachers for the newly established community schools all
over the country. Finally, a committee under NIPE was formed to
study the proposal and to report to the group in their next annual
meeting.
In the mean time, and with the help of community initiatives,
hundreds of schools were opened including primary, intermediate,
secondary and technical institutes. In 1995, the city of Mogadishu
celebrated since the break-out of the war the graduation of the first
20 students from the Umul-Qura Secondary School, which was lo-
cated in the district of Bondheere in Mogadishu.
In August 9, 1996 the group met again and listened to reports
and proposals of the designated committee. As a surprise to the
group, the committee tabled a challenging proposal to establish a
fully-fledged non-governmental university before the year 2000.
The proposal received enthusiasm, support and acclamation of all
founding members.
In that meeting, “Mogadishu University” as the name of the
projected university, was approved. The preparatory committee was
given full mandate to work towards opening the university. To ex-
plore further the idea, members of the committee visited many uni-
versities in Yemen, Jordan, Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia,
Qatar, Bahrain, Sudan and Egypt. At the end of the trip, the commit-
tee was fully convinced of the feasibility of opening the university
within a year and launched rigorous planning to meet the timeline
schedule for opening Mogadishu University on 22 September 1997.
In September 22, 1997, the dream of opening Mogadishu Uni-
versity became a reality and it was officially opened in a small room
in the presence of four of the founding members and five teaching
staff. The first campus of MU was located in the former Mohamud
Ahmed Ali Secondary School at Yaaqshid District in Mogadishu.
However, after a militia took over the university, MU moved to the
newly-renovated Sinai Hotel at General Daud Street. Moreover, from
1998 – 2004, with the expansion of MU over the years, the univer-
sity hired a number of buildings within Mogadishu to house different
faculties, departments, the administration and centers.
Finally, in the academic year 2005/2006, Mogadishu Univer-
sity moved to its new campus located in the outskirts of the capital,
dubbed the University City. And in August 2, 2008, MU launched its
new campus in Bosaso, Puntland.
In September 22, 1997, the dream of opening Mogadishu University became a reality and it was officially opened in a small room in the presence of four of the founding members and five teaching staff.
1997
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Mu general Features1. Nature of the University:
Mogadishu University is a private and non-profit institution of high-
er education in Somalia.
2. Semester System:
MU operates on a semester system based on credit hours. Duration
of the undergraduate BA and BSC programs are four years (eight
semesters). Summer courses are conducted by the Center for Com-
munity Service and Continuing Education. The Center not only fo-
cuses mainly on strengthening languages and general requirement
subjects, but also conducts short training programs in the fields of
management, Islamic law, peace promotion and community devel-
opment issues.
3. Language Proficiency:
Official languages of instruction at MU are Arabic and English.
Thus, proficiency in these languages is compulsory for all students
in order to prepare them to meet multitude challenges of the job
market. Therefore, students of different faculties have to pass ad-
ditional 12 credit hours of Arabic or English language – depending
on their language of instruction- in order to qualify for graduation.
4. Medium of Instruction:
The medium of instructions of the university is either Arabic or Eng-
lish depending on the program or course. English is the main me-
dium of instruction for the Faculty of Economics and Management
Sciences, Faculty of Computer and Information Technology, Faculty
of Nursing and the science departments of the Faculty of Education.
Arabic is the main medium of instruction for the Faculty of Sharia
& Law, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, the arts department of the
Faculty of Education and Faculty of Political Science & Journalism.
admission & Enrollment Mogadishu University follows a non-discriminatory policy and ad-
mits students irrespective of their clan, gender, religion or political
affiliation. The university treats all students equally and stands for
the highest moral and academic standards. Admissions are done
strictly on merit basis. Students submit required documents with
their application that indicates their first and second choice of spe-
cialization to the Admission and Enrollment Office. After the admis-
sion test, students are placed either in their first choice or their
second choice. This mainly depends on the number of students’ ap-
plication that has been for the specific program and the availability
of space in the different faculties and departments according to the
annual plans of the university.
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general requirements for admission• Submittingalltherequireddocuments.
• Paymentoftheapplicationfees.
• Passingentranceexams(writtenandoral).
• Placementintotheselectedfacultyandspecialization.
required admission documents:The checklist of the required documents:
• Originalsecondaryschoolcertificate.
• Birthcertificate.
• Certificateofgoodconduct.
• Certificateofgoodhealth.
• Sixcolorphotos(6x4)cm.
• Completedapplicationform.
• ReceiptofPaymentoftheregistrationfees.
• Passportcopiesfornon-Somalistudents.
admission TestThe admission test is a general examination that aims to ensure
academic qualification for the students since there is no standard
system of secondary school certification in Somalia. This test is also
used in the distribution of the students to the faculties according
to a set specialization preferences. Besides, depending on the stu-
dents’ grades on the entrance exams, they are placed in one of their
selected specializations.
Three factors affecting student’s admission
• Appliedpreferencespecializationofthestudent.
• Thefinalresultoftheadmissiontest.
• Theaveragegradesofthesecondaryschoolcertificate.
student id cardAfter the admission the student will receive a student ID card from
the university. This ID will be used to access the university’s cam-
puses, classes and the library. Students should show it when re-
quested and this ID is the property of the university.
Cultural Week & orientationAfter the admission, students that have cleared with the Admission
and Enrolment office will meet with the Students’ Affairs officers.
The activities of the Student Affairs Office begin with the Cultural
and Orientation week. It welcomes new students at the beginning
1995In 1995, the city of Mogadishu celebrated since the break-out of the war the graduation of the first 20 students from the Umul-Qura Secondary School, which was located in the district of Bondheere in Mogadishu.
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of the academic year and provides them with information and
guidance. The new students are invited to participate in a seven-
day cultural week orientation that is held before the beginning of
the first semester.
This program welcomes new students to become acquainted with
the university campus, library, and teaching and administrative
staff. The orientation period introduces students to their academic
programs, library and facilities. The student affairs’ office organizes
seminars and workshops for students. The aim is to develop stu-
dent leadership, moral reasoning, and social intelligence, besides
catering for intellectual and social interactions in the students’
community. The office helps the students in all matters that stu-
dents may have difficulty with, by providing information, guidance
and counseling.
Code of Conduct and EthicsThe University is committed to the ethical principles of scholastic
honesty. Its members are expected to abide by the ethical stand-
ards both in their conduct and their exercise of responsibility to-
wards other members of the university community. Any student
who violates the code of conduct and ethics will be subject to sanc-
tions up to and including dismissal from the university. Any student
accused of a violation is granted an impartial hearing by designated
committee.
Financial aidConsidering the financial difficulties of the students, the university
offers a variety of scholarships to the students in accordance with
a set of policies and procedures. These policies are aimed at pro-
moting and encouraging academic excellence and competitiveness
among students. Scholarships are offered by the university based
on merit and also solicited scholarships offered by donor institu-
tions and individuals
1. Scholarships are offered every year to the top students gradu-
ating from secondary schools. Educational networks within
the country send their list of students who scored the highest
cumulative grades in their respective secondary schools.
2. Scholarships are offered to the families who are unable to pay
for more than one student. The purpose is to encourage such
families and to provide a scholarship that is equal to 33% of
fees for any two or more students from the same family.
3. An annual scholarship is offered to a student who scores the
highest grades from each department. This annual scholarship
is aimed to encourage competition among students in the uni-
versity.
4. The “Young Female Leadership Scholarship” Program aims to
increase the ratio of female enrollment in the university and to
promote their leadership.
5. Special annual scholarship is offered for the students who
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memorize the Quran. To receive this scholarship, an annual
Quran competition is held and a number of students receive
such scholarship sponsored by some individuals and charita-
ble institutions.
6. The university solicits scholarships from the donor community
and individuals worldwide. These scholarships are distributed
to the students in accordance with their academic perform-
ances.
academic CalendarThe academic year of Mogadishu University commences in the
first week of September and ends in the third week of June every
year. Two semesters of 18 weeks each make up the full academic
year. Conventionally, students take two weeks of leave between
the two semesters that gives them a break from the long semester
study hours. The holiday starts in the third week of June and ends
at the end of August. University facilities in all sites including the
library, offices, etc. remain open for the teaching staff and students
throughout the year.
The libraryThe library of the University was established in 1997 and currently
is located in the new campus of the university. There are more than
50,000 titles of books and publications. In addition, a virtual library
Calendar for the academic yearTerm Beginning Ending
Semester 1 1st week of September 2nd week of January
Mid term 2nd week of January 1st week of February
Semester 2 1st week of February 2nd week of June
Vacation 2nd week of June Last week of August
project is underway in association with the African Virtual Univer-
sity.
alumni12 batches of students have already graduated from Mogadishu
University since it was opened in 1997. Most of these alumni have
received financial support and scholarships from a variety of sourc-
es. The university offers postgraduate scholarships for outstand-
ing students who graduate from the university. This scholarship is
received through collaborative agreements with other universities
and aims to train teaching staff and professors of the university.
These graduates are now working both within and outside the
country. They all carry a sense of belonging for Mogadishu Uni-
versity and are united in the spirit of solidarity with the university.
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university requirements University requirements are offered mostly in Arabic Language to
strengthen bi-lingual police of the university/ this policy shall ben-
efit particularly students enrolled in the departments where English
is the medium of instruction.
University Requirements consists of following (34) credit hours:
No Subject Name Credit hrs
101 Arabic language –1 3
102 Arabic Language-2 3
103 English – 1 3
104 English – 2 3
112 Introductiontoeconomics 2
107 Islamiccivilization 2
109 Scientific research & library 3
106 CurrentAffairsofMuslimWorld 2
114 WorldGeography 2
108 PoliticalSysteminIslam 2
110 Somali Studies 2
111 AfricanStudies 2
113 IntroductiontoManagement 2
105 IslamicCulture&ContemporaryIssue 3
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university accreditation:Mogadishu University is accredited by:
• InternationalAssociationofUniversities(IAU)andislistedintheInter-
national Handbook of Universities
• UnitedNationsEducational,ScientificandCulturalOrganization
university regional & international relationshipsCooperating with counterpart institutions is one of the objectives of Mogad-
ishu University. As a result, MU is a full member in a number of regional and
international higher education organizations and has established bilateral
links with many universities in Africa, Asia, Europe and USA.
Membership in higher Education organizations:MU is an official and effective member in the following associations and or-
ganizations:
• AssociationofAfricanUniversities(AAU).
• FederationofUniversitiesofIslamicWord(FUWI).
• AssociationofArabUniversities(AARU).
• InternationalUniversitiesCouncil(IUC).
• AssociationofArabPrivateInstitutionsforHigherEducation(AAPIHE).
• LeagueofIslamicUniversities(LIU).
• InternationalAssociationofUniversities(IAU)
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T o w a r d s a b e t t e r f u t u r eu N d E r g r a d u a T E P r o g r a m s
01. Faculty of shari ‘a & LawThis faculty produces professional Islamic scholars well acquainted
with the modern international legal system. These scholars will
have the knowledge and training to become lawyers, judges,
imams and Islamic educators. In combining Sharia & Law in
one single specialization, the faculty aims to narrow the gap
and conflict created between the secular and religious affairs in
Muslim societies.
Baccalaureate degree (B.A) in Sharia & Law shall be conferred on
the student who successfully completes (155) credit hours in the
subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 12 29
3. Department Requirements 32 80
4. Additional courses 6 12
5. GraduationThesis 1 3
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02. Faculty of EducationThis faculty contributes to the revival of quality education in
Somalia. Education was one of the first faculties opened in
1997 and the plan was to meet the critical need for high quality
teachers in the country. In addition, the faculty conducts all
inclusive research programs according to the national needs. It
consists of 5 departments. These are the Department of Arabic
Language, Department of Islamic Studies, Department of Social
Science, Department of Math & Physics and the Department of
Biology & Chemistry.
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02.1 arabic Language
Baccalaureate Degree (B.A) in Arabic Language shall be offered to the student
who successfully completes (158) credit hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 11 36
3. Department Requirements 28 73
4. Additional courses 6 12
5. GraduationThesis 1 3
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02.2 islamic studies
Baccalaureate Degree (B.A) in Islamic Studies shall be conferred on the student
who successfully completes (162) credit hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 11 36
3. Department Requirements 30 77
4. Additional courses 6 12
5. GraduationThesis 1 3
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02.3 social sciences
Baccalaureate Degree (B.A) in Social Science shall be conferred
on the student who successfully completes (160) credit hours in
subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 11 36
3. Department Requirements 25 75
4. Additional courses 6 12
5. GraduationThesis 1 3
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02.4 Math & Physics
Baccalaureate Degree (B.Sc.) in Math and Physics shall be
conferred on the student who successfully completes (169) credit
hours in the subject outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 11 36
3. Department Requirements 28 78
4. Supportive Requirements 2 6
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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02.5 Biology and Chemistry
Baccalaureate Degree (B.Sc.) in Biology and Chemistry shall be
conferred on the student who successfully completes (171) credit
hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 11 36
3. Department Requirements 29 77
4. Supportive Requirements 3 9
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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This faculty contributes to the revival of quality education in Somalia. Education was one of the first faculties opened in 1997 and the plan was to meet the critical need for high quality teachers in the country.
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03. Faculty of arts and humanitiesThis faculty is the corner stone of the university. The faculty offers
its students a range of different programs that widens the scope
of their thinking. It consists of 4 departments. These are Arabic
Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, History and
Civilization and Geography.
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03.1 arabic Language & Literature
Baccalaureate degree (BA) in Arts (Arabic Language & Literature)
shall be conferred to the students who successfully complete (158)
credit hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 6 18
3. Department Requirements 39 107
4. Supportive Requirements 5 15
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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03.2 English Language & Literature
Baccalaureate degree (BA) in Arts (English Language & Literature)
shall be conferred on the student who successfully completes
(160) credit hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Department Requirements 33 94
3. Supportive Requirements 5 14
4. Additional courses 6 12
5. GraduationThesis 1 3
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This faculty is the corner stone of the university. The faculty offers its students a range of different programs that widens the scope of their thinking.
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03.3 history and Civilization
Baccalaureate degree (BA) in Arts (History and Civilization) shall
be conferred on the student who successfully completes (156)
credit hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 6 18
3. Department Requirements 27 81
4. Supportive Requirements 8 24
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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03.4 geography
Baccalaureate degree (BA) in Geography shall be conferred upon
the student who successfully completes (169) credit hours in the
subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 6 18
3. Department Requirements 33 99
4. Supportive Requirements 6 18
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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04. Faculty of Economics & Management sciencesThis faculty trains and produces qualified human resources who
are well-versed in the fields of managements and economics.
It consists of the Departments of Economics, Business
Administration, public Administration and accounting.
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04.1 department of Economics
Baccalaureate Degree (BA) in economics shall be offered to
students who successfully complete (178) credit hours as outlined
below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 19 57
3. Department Requirements 17 51
4. Supportive Requirements 4 12
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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04.2 department of Business administration
Baccalaureate Degree (BA) in Business Administration shall be
given to the students who successfully complete (173) credit hours
as outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 19 57
3. Department Requirements 18 57
4. Supportive Requirements 4 12
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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04.3 department of accounting
Baccalaureate Degree (BA) in Accounting shall be conferred to
the students who successfully complete (167) credit hours in the
subjects as outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 19 57
3. Department Requirements 18 51
4. Supportive Requirements 5 15
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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04.4 department of Public administration
Baccalaureate Degree (BA) in Public Administration shall be
conferred upon the students who successfully complete (173)
credit hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 19 57
3. Department Requirements 18 54
4. Supportive Requirements 4 12
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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04.5 department of Banking and Finance
Baccalaureate Degree (BA) in Banking and Finance shall be
offered to students who successfully complete (182) credit hours
as outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 18 52
3. Department Requirements 23 69
4. Supportive Requirements 4 12
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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05 Faculty of Nursing & health science The faculty trains and produces a new generation of highly-qualified
and professional nurses. They will fill a big gap in the health sector that
has been immensely devastated during the civil war. It offers a four year
program in general nursing.
05.1 department of general Nursing
Baccalaureate Degree (B.Sc.) in Nursing shall be offered to students who
successfully complete (211 of theoretical and practical) credit hours in the
subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 9 31
3. Department Requirements 37 124
4. Supportive Requirements 12 30
5. Additional courses 7 14
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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05.2 department of Laboratory science
Baccalaureate Degree (B.Sc.) in Laboratory Science shall be offered to
students who successfully complete (212) of theoretical and practical) credit
hours in the subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 9 31
3. Department Requirements 34 121
4. Supportive Requirements 9 27
5. Additional courses 7 14
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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06. Faculty of Computer science & information TechnologyThis faculty produces graduates who are capable of facing the
technological advancements of the new millennium, which are
fuelled by the globalized world.
06.1 Computer science
Baccalaureate Degree (B.Sc.) IT shall be offered to students who
successfully complete (184) credit hours as outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 9 27
3. Department Requirements 30 90
4. Supportive Requirements 6 18
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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This faculty produces graduates who are capable of facing the technological advancements of the new millennium, which are fuelled by the globalized world.
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 16 47
3. Department Requirements 24 69
4. Supportive Requirements 6 18
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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06.2 information Technology
Baccalaureate Degree (B.Sc.) IT shall be offered to students who
successfully complete (183) credit hours as outlined below:
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of specialists in the field of political science and mass media. It
consists of two departments, namely: department of Political
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07.1 department of Political science
Baccalaureate Degree (BA) in Political Science shall be given to
the students who successfully complete (159) credit hours in the
subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 12 36
3. Department Requirements 21 61
4. Supportive Requirements 6 18
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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07.2 department of Journalism and Media
BA Degree in journalism and Information shall be given to the
students who successfully complete (169) credit hours in the
subjects outlined below:
No. Type of the requirements No. of courses Credit Hrs
1. University Requirements 14 34
2. Faculty Requirements 12 36
3. Department Requirements 21 61
4. Supportive Requirements 6 18
5. Additional courses 6 12
6. GraduationThesis 1 3
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Post-graduate ProgramsAll post-graduate programs of the university are partnership pro-
grams with friendly universities. These programs are in the form of
post-graduate diploma, master’s degree and PhD. Currently, they
constitute 10 specializations: four specializations in Education, two
specializations in Sharia and four specializations in the manage-
ment sciences. Following partnership programs are available for
the aspirants of the graduate studies.
i.Partnership Program with omdurman islamic university (sudan)
1. Post-graduate degree Program in EducationOmdurman University is one of the oldest universities in Sudan
that was founded in 1901. It is oriented towards Islamic and Arabic
studies. Mogadishu University and Omdurman Islamic University
in Sudan signed an agreement in November 2001.
The post-graduate studies in Education were started in January
2004 in collaboration with Omdurman University. The role of MU
is to administer and host the program while the Omdurman Is-
lamic University has the responsibility for all academic affairs such
as admissions, providing lecturers, supervising thesis and offering
degrees. This program is aimed to train teachers in three level pro-
grams: One year post-graduate diploma program in education, (2-
3) master’ degree in Education and a PhD program.
In the diploma program admission is offered to the degree holders
from any recognized universities. Master’s of Education admission
is offered to the holders of BA or BSc degree in Education and hold-
ers of Diploma in Education with good standing grades.
Holders of Masters’ degree in the field of Education can enroll to
the Omdurman PhD program.
The following are the four areas of specializations at the Maters’
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01. Curriculum Development.
02. Planning of Education.
03. Psychology of Education.
2. Post-graduate Program in shariaIn the academic year 2006, MU and Omdurman launched post-
graduate program in Sharia. This program is part of the protocol
signed between the two universities earlier in 2001. It consists of
all three levels of Diploma, MA level and PhD. Procedures of admis-
sions is the same as the one stated in Educational program, though
MA degree admission is offered to the graduate of the Sharia and
Law from Mogadishu University and similar degrees from other
universities.
Graduates of this program will fill the positions in the public and
private service as judges, lawyers, researchers of Islamic affairs,
imams, legal advisors and so on. Post-graduate program in Sharia
will produce Islamic scholars of higher caliber, capable of facing
new challenges in the religious affairs in the Muslim society of So-
malia.
Following are the two areas of specializations at the master’s and
PhD level:
1. Usul al-Figh (Foundation of Jurisprudence)
2. Al-Fig al-Mugarin (Comparative Jurisprudence)
ll. Partnership Program with open uni-versity of MalaysiaOpen University of Malaysia or OUM is the 7th Malaysian private
university. It is owned by a consortium of 11 Malaysian public uni-
versities. The main campus is located at Jalan Tun Ismail, Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia. In addition to this, there are more than 53 learn-
ing centers throughout Malaysia. The number of learners enrolled
at the university has grown to almost 40,000. Almost 90 percent
of the students are working adults.
OUM- MBA program has international academic cooperation links
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with reputed universities in Europe and America. It offers many
programs through e-Learning methodology. However, Mogadishu
University only offers the MBA program. Other programs will be
available as planned in later periods.
Masters of Business administration (MBa)As the number of graduates has been increasing yearly, particu-
larly in the field of management and business administration, the
need for postgraduate programs became a pressing demand. Fur-
thermore, the increasing need of both the public and the private
sectors for well-qualified people in business and administration
has become a critical demand. To cope with this pressing need, MU
introduced a master’s degree in Business Administration in collabo-
ration with the Open University of Malaysia. The objectives of the
program are to enhance managerial competence, sharpen analyti-
cal and conceptual skill and improve employability and managerial
career development. The program is challenging enough to provide
cutting edge knowledge and competence to cope with the increas-
ing demands of the job market. The program also offers a great
chance to those who are not able to travel abroad for postgraduate
studies. As the number of experts in business and administration
increases, the development of the country becomes stronger and
more competitive.
The program is offered using online-Distance learning (ODL) and
with the assistance of tutors at the university. This MBA program
course requirement consists of 16 courses structured as follows:
10 core courses and 4 electives courses in the area of marketing,
finance, human resource management and management informa-
tion system. These four areas of specializations are available for the
aspirants of the MBA program. In addiction to the above stated 14
courses, two project works should be completed in order for the
student to graduate and receive an MBA degree.
Graduates of this course specialize in one of the four areas:
1. Finance
2. Marketing
3. Human Resources management
4. Management Information system
5. Project management
6. Entrepreneurship
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Professional diplomas1. Sharia
2. Law
3. Project Management
4. Accounting
5. Marketing
6. Community health
7. Nutrition
8. Auxiliary Nursing
9. Information Technology
sCoTTPs ProgramStrengthening Capacity of Teacher Training in Primary and Second-
ary (SCOTTPS) is a program aims at to improve the quality of prima-
ry and secondary education in Somalia through improved quality of
teacher training who can confidently and diligently discharge his/
her duties in any part of Somalia and the world.
This two year training is undertaken within the broad national
philosophy that aims to produce individuals with enriched moral,
social and intellectual skills and attitudes necessary for the growth
and survival of the individual and the Republic of Somalia.
o T h E r P r o g r a m s
Judicial Training ProgramThe judicial training project is a project aims to address the short-
age of well-trained law professionals in Mogadishu through train-
ing and building the capacity of legal professionals in South-Central
Somalia.
online distance Learning (odL)1. Diploma Program in Financial Planning
2. Research Methodology
3. Conflict Resolution
3. CISCO Networking Academy program
Following are the courses in this program.
1. Fundamentals:
• ITEssentials(I)-PCHardware&Software.
• ITEssentials(II)-NetworkOperatingSystems
2. CCNA Courses 1 through 4
3. CCNP Courses 1 through 4
4. Wireless
5. Network Security
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Mogadishu University upholds community service as one its prime
values. Students, faculty members, staff and also alumni are always
involved in activities that contribute to the betterment of the larger
society.
The university is involved in holding capacity building and train-
ing workshops for both health-related and non-health institutions
within the country. The Faculty of Nursing students and graduates
continuously participate in assisting doctors in makeshift medical
camps that lend a hand disadvantaged members of the Somali
community.
Mogadishu University also plays a significant role in lending a sup-
porting hand to those affected by droughts and famine in Somalia.
It has partnered with local and international humanitarian agen-
cies, besides working closely with youth and civil society organiza-
tions to undertake voluntary service in favor of those affected by
the harsh climate and famine.
Members of staff, alumni and students also work with the univer-
sity’s management in order to collect contributions that would help
sustain projects for members of the society.
CoMMuNiTy sErViCE aNd ConTInuInGeduCATIon
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1. institute for somali studies (isos)The Institute serves as a think tank to identify threats and suggest solutions on
social, political, economic and environmental matters in Somalia. It is particularly
interested in the post-conflict period of reconstruction and development in Soma-
lia and the neighboring Horn of Africa region.
ISOS thus collects information data, organizes conferences and workshops, ac-
commodates foreign scholars, and cooperates with local, regional and interna-
tional institutions, while producing educational films and documentaries.
2. Center for Community service & Continuing EducationThe main motive of this center is to serve the community through education and
raising awareness. The Center directly networks with the civil society organiza-
tions and provides short courses for continuing education purposes. Moreover,
it organizes conferences and fosters relationships with community leaders and
major organizations. The center also holds workshops for the community leaders
to promote leadership and good governance.
3. somali Center for Water & EnvironmentIn a civil war setting, water and environment are the first victims of indiscriminate
destruction. Thus, the Center was established to work for the improvement of wa-
ter and environment through research and development, and public education.
It was established to counter the four factors that are endangering the Somali
environment, namely: contamination and pollution of water and environment;
recurrent droughts and occasional flooding; indiscriminate fishing and hunting of
wild animals; and desertification, which is threatening farmlands.
This is vital considering the prolonged drought that has hit Somalia, whose disas-
trous effects we have been witnessing at great length.
4. Center for research & developmentThe goal of this center is to provide the university with the capability of hosting
institutional capacity-building training programs, seminars, conferences, work-
shops and symposiums. The center will play the role of a national center for train-
ing and professional development. Specifically, the centre will create a conducive
environment for training public civil servants, private sector professionals and
teachers. It will be a centre of excellence and will help all UN agencies and in-
ternational NGOs to implement their programs more effectively and efficiently.
In return, through the center, the university will also provide housing for re-
searchers, visiting professors and residence for non- Somali lecturers.
5. Mother and Child Educational Care Mother and Child Educational Care (MCEC) is a centre that works to prevent, ad-
vocate and promote the awareness of Somali women and children by putting
emphasis on the following major areas:
• ProvidingeducationalprogrammesonFGMtothesocietyasawholesoasto
create a more open environment among Somalis in Somalia to discuss and
combat FGM.
• Engagingthereligiousleaders,strongsocietyleadersandotherstrongvoices
in the community as a key tool for opposing all evils and supporting all good
deeds.
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