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Page 1: Mogadishu University Prospectus 2012

MOGADISHUUNIVERSITYP R O S P E C T U S 2 0 1 2

T o w a r d s a b e t t e r f u t u r e

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T o w a r d s a b e t t e r f u t u r e

M o g a d i s h uU n i v e r s i t y

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.

T o w a r d s a b e T T e r

f u T u r e

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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

ToTal 34

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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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ProgramsOur

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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

TOTAL 65 185

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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

ToTal 60 158

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

ToTal 62 162

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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

ToTal 57 160

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

ToTal 71 189

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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department of iT

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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

Science and department of Mass Media.

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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

ToTal 60 164

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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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and PhD levels:

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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ServiceCommunity

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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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Telephone: (252)-5-932454, (252)-1-223433, (252)-1-858479 Fax: (252)-1-216820

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