MAGU Undergraduate Programmes
Developing leaders. Changing the world!
At Malawi Assemblies of God University (MAGU), we are dedicated to developing leaders and changing the world through our excellent curriculum for our various programmes.
We are an academic community dedicated to creating and communicating knowledge. And we educate women and men to be reflective lifelong learners, to be responsible and active participants in civic life and to live generously in service to others.
Management Studies
A degree in Business Administration is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in business fundamentals and an understanding of their application in real-world work environments.
A business administrator oversees the general operations of an organization or department. This may include supporting and overseeing teams, problem-solving, developing and implementing plans, and meeting goals.
Duration is 4 years (8 semesters).
Some of the courses (modeules) under this programme include:
- Development Studies
- Ethics and Governance
- International Business Management
- Leadership Development
- Management Consulting
- Negotiations and Conflict Management
- Performance Management
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Public Relations
- Strategic Management
The Human Resource Management degree prepares students for positions in the human resource department and allows them to establish and advance organizational policies and guidelines and to utilize the tools and techniques for developing transformational work environments
Human Resource Management programme targets students who are interested to work in any of the numerous areas of management and administration within government ministries; private sector entities of business, industry and commerce; non-governmental organizations; educational institutions; as well as persons with an interest in the field of study.
Duration is 4 years (8 semesters)
Some of the courses in HRM include:
- Administrative Law
- Employee Motivation
- Employment Law
- Human Resource Management Metrics and Analytics
- Industrial Relations
- International Human Resource Management
- Managing Change in Organizations
- Performance Management
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Talent Management
A marketing degree is a study on how to promote products and services to a target audience. Marketing students learn how to find out what people want, understand the needs of different customer segments, communicate how a product or service fills those needs, and guide potential customers to take action.
You can find marketing roles within all industry sectors as all organisations have some form of marketing element within them. Job opportunities exist in a variety of places from financial and consumer companies through to not-for-profit organisations and local government.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters).
Some of the courses to be covered under Marketing programme are:
- Business to Business Marketing
- Computer Graphics
- Consumer and Buyer Behaviour
- Customer Relationship Management
- Digital Marketing
- International Marketing
- Marketing Communication
- Product and Brand Management
- Service Marketing and Management
- Strategic Marketing Management
Financial Studies
A degree in accounting enables a student to prepare and examine financial statements, ensure that records are accurate and that taxes are paid correctly and on time.
Accountants work for corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses. They create financial reports, review income and expenses, prepare tax documents, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters).
Here are some of the courses that you will cover under BCOM Accounting degree:
- Audit Planning and Investigations
- Business Anaysis
- Corporate Reporting
- Financial Management
- Financial Reporting
- Management Accounting
- Public Sector Accounting
- Risk Management
- Strategic Financial Management
- Tax Planning
A degree in Banking and Finance covers key banking and finance concepts and how to assess the financial needs of companies, governments and individuals and match them to suitable financial products. Students also learn about the circulation of money, granting credit, making investments, acquiring finance and providing banking facilities.
Banking and finance professionals work in a variety of industries and positions. For example, you can pursue a career in insurance, corporate finance or commercial banking. And within these categories, you can work in management, customer service or financial analysis.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters).
Some of courses under Banking and Finance include the following:
- Credit and Risk Analysis
- Principles of Investments
- Treasury Management
- International Finance and Trade
- Portfolio Management and Investment Analysis
- Service Marketing and Customer Relationship Management
- Banking Law
- Digital Banking
- Micro Finance Management
- Rural Finance
The degree in Insurance is designed to give students the theoretical knowledge they need for careers in insurance and the practical skills necessary to gain employment in the insurance industry.
MAGU is the only university in Malawi offering a degree programme in Insurance.
The insurance industry is a broad field that includes many different areas of insurance in which students might specialize. Insurance field helps individuals and businesses protect their investments by purchasing a policy that covers specific instances like property, health or life.
People who understand insurance are valuable as they help companies assess risks that apply to their industry and select policies that meet their needs.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters).
Some of the courses (modues) under Insurance degree programme include:
- Cliams Insurance
- Health Care Insurance
- Insurance Broking
- Insurance Law
- Insurance Risk Management
- Investment Planning
- Motor Insurance
- Property Insurance
- Reinsurance
- Underwriting Practice
The Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) degree programme is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified project monitors and evaluators in various organisations.
The programme develops a conceptual, systematic and mature approach to the identification, analysis and solution of monitoring and evaluation problems in the private and public sector.
M&E specialists collect, track, and analyze data to assess the value and impact of different programmes and interventions, as well as translate these assessments into actionable insights and strategies to increase the impact of an organization.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters).
Some courses that are studies under M&E degree are:
- Data Management and Analysis
- Economic Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Ethics in Monitoring and Evaluation
- Evaluation Capacity Development
- Evaluation Constraints
- Project Design, Monitoring and Evaluation
- public Policy Design and Evaluation
- Qualitative Evaluation
- Quantitative Evaluation
- Results Oriented Monitoring and Evaluation
Students in Business Information Systems (BIS) degree programme study how to utilize information systems and technology to improve the flow of business and business decision-making.
BIS provide information that organizations use to manage themselves efficiently and effectively, typically using computer systems and technology.
Primary components of business information systems include hardware, software, data, procedures (design, development, and documentation) and people.
Career opportunities include; App Developer, Information Officer, Security Analyst, IT Manager, IT consultant, etc
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters).
Courses for Business Information Systems include:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Business Intelligence
- Database Systems
- Information Security and Crypography
- Information Systems Audit
- Java Programming
- Object-Oriented Analysis and Design
- Python Programming
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Web Programming
Education
The BA Education (Literature and Linguistics) is an innovative programme ideal for anyone who is interested in becoming an English language teacher, a linguist, a literary scholar or wishes to pursue a successful career in translation, media and publishing.
Graduates in Literature and Linguistics can work as English teachers, translators, and in the fields of communication and language industry. They can also work in mass media organizations: newspapers, radio and television.
In addition, they could work in non-governmental organizations, the private sector, international aid and development agencies, community services, social organizations, and research organizations.
Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
Some modules under this programme include:
- Advanced Syntactical Theory
- Creative Writing
- Discourse Analysis
- English Phonetics and Phonology
- Interoduction to Linguistics
- Introduction to Literature
- Introduction to Syntax
- Language Testing and Evaluation
- Literary Criticism
- Malawi Literature
Social Sciences
Theology
Administration
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