MUBAS Institute of Continuing Education: Applications for Certificate and Diploma Programmes, January 2027 Intake

Announcement Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mangochi, Mzuzu, Salima Closes 18 December 2026

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MALAWI UNIVERSITY OF BUSINESS AND APPLIED SCIENCES (MUBAS)

INSTITUTE OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), formerly The Continuing Education Centre (CEC), invites applications from suitably-qualified candidates to enrol into its non-residential Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programmes scheduled to commence in Blantyre, Lilongwe, Mzuzu, Salima (Msalura Centre) and Mangochi Campus from Monday, 11th January, 2027 as follows:

PROGRAMMES AND MODE OF STUDY
1. Diploma in Public Health (MUBAS) – Weekday
2. Diploma in Graphics and Media Studies (MUBAS)-Blantyre only – Weekday
3. Diploma in Secretarial Administration (MUBAS) – Weekend
4. Certificate in Secretarial Studies (MUBAS) – Weekend
5. Certified Forensic Investigations – Weekend
6. Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies (ABMA)Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday
7. Diploma in Business Management Level 4, 5 & 6 (ABMA) – Weekday
8. Diploma in Human Resource Management (ABMA) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday
9. Diploma in Community Development (ABMA) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday / Weekend
10. Diploma in Computing and Information Systems (ABMA) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday
11. Diploma in Public Health Management (ABMA) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday / Weekend
12. Diploma in Purchasing and Supply Chain (ABMA) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday / Weekend
13. Certificate & Diploma in Financial Accounting (ICAM) – Weekday / Weekend
14. Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Marketing (Chartered Institute of Marketing) – Weekend
15. Certificate; Diploma; Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Transport (CILT) – Weekend
16. Certificate; Advanced Certificate; Diploma; Advanced Diploma; Professional Diploma in Procurement and Supply (CIPS) – Weekday / Weekend
17. Diploma in Business Management (ABE) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday / Weekend
18. Diploma in Human Resource Management (ABE) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday / Weekend
19. Diploma in Marketing (ABE) Level 4, 5 & 6 – Weekday / Weekend
20. Technician Diploma, Advanced Diploma in Information Technology with emphasis in System Support (City & Guilds) Blantyre Campus only – Weekday / Weekend

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS, TUITION FEES AND DURATION
• Diploma in Public Health (MUBAS) (Blantyre Canpus only): MSCE with 6 credits including English, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry. K450,000.00 per semester. Three years.
• Diploma in Public Health MATURE ENTRY (2nd Year): At least 4 credits at MSCE or its equivalent including English Mathematics, Physical Science (Physics and Chemistry) and Biology; Certificate in a health-related programme from a recognized institution; 2 year’s work experience. K450,000 per semester, K900,000 per year. Two years.
• Diploma in Journalism & Media Studies (MUBAS): MSCE with 6 credits including English & Mathematics. K450,000.00 per semester. Three years.
• Diploma Graphics and Media Studies (Blantyre Campus Only): MSCE/GSCE. K450,000.00 per semester, K900, 000.00 per year. Two years.
• Diploma in Secretarial Administration: MSCE/GSCE plus 50 words per minute typing speed and Shorthand Knowledge. K450,000.00 per semester, K900,000.00 per year. One year.
• Certificate in Secretarial Studies: MSCE/GSCE. K450,000.00 per semester, K900, 000.00 per year. One and a half year.
• ABMA Diplomas (Business Management, Human Resource Management, Community Development, Public Health, Procurement & Supply Chain, Journalism & Media Studies, Computing and Information Systems): MSCE/GSCE. K300, 000.00 per Semester (Students to Pay Examination Fees). Six months each Level (Thus, 18 Months for 3 Levels).
• ICAM Courses: Certificate in Financial Accounting (CIFA) – MSCE/ GSCE; Technician Diploma in Financial Accounting – CIFA. K300,000.00 per semester (Students to pay examination fees). One year for Certificate and two years for Technician Diploma.
• CIM Courses: Foundation – Relevant Degree, K400,000.00 per semester, Six months; Certificate – Relevant Degree, K400,000.00 per semester, Six months; Diploma – Certificate CIM, K400,000.00 per semester, Six months; Postgraduate Diploma – CIM Diploma, Masters Degree, K500,000.00 per semester (Students to Pay Examination Fees), Six months.
• CILT Courses: Certificate – MSCE/GSCE, K300,000.00 per semester, Six months; Diploma – Relevant Diploma/ Degree, K300,000.00 per semester, Six months; Advanced Diploma – CILT Diploma, K350,000.00 per year (Students to Pay Examination Fees), One year.
• International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigations: Certified Forensic Investigation Profession (CFIP) – Bachelors Degree or a recognized professional qualification (CPA,ACCA, CA), K800,000.00 per semester, Six months; Certified Digital Forensic Professional (CDFP) – Bachelors Degree or a recognized professional qualification (CPA,ACCA, CA), K800,000.00 per semester, Six months; Certified Forensic & Investigative Audit Profession (CFIAP) – Practicing or aspiring auditors, or degree holders in Finance, Accounting, or related fields, K800,000.00 per semester, Six months; Certified Financial Detectives (CFD) – Bachelors Degree or professional qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA), K800,000.00 per semester, Six months.
• CIPS Courses: Certificate – MSCE/GSCE; Advanced Certificate – CIPS Certificate; Diploma – Relevant Degree; Advanced Diploma – CIPS Diploma; Professional Diploma – CIPS Advanced Diploma. K300,000.00 per semester, K300,000.00 per semester, K300,000.00 per semester, K300,000.00 per semester, K450,000.00 per semester (Students to Pay Examination Fees). Six months, Six months, One year, One year, Six months.
• ABE Courses: Level 4 Diploma, Level 5 Diploma, Level 6 Diploma, Computing and Information systems – MSCE/GSCE. K300,000.00 per semester, K300,000.00 per semester, K450,000.00 per semester (Students to Pay Examination Fees). One year, Six months, Six months.
• Technician Diploma, Advanced Diploma in Information Technology with emphasis in System Support (City & Guilds): MSCE for Diploma; and Technician Diploma for entry into Advanced Diploma. K400,000 per semester (Students to pay examination fees). Six months.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants should pay a non-refundable application fee of K10,000.00 into the following bank account:
Account Name: MUBAS
Account Number: 9100001168336
Branch: Ginnery Corner
Bank Name: Standard Bank

Application forms can be downloaded from the MUBAS website (www.mubas.ac.mw) or physically collected from MUBAS Main Campus and Chichiri Campus in Blantyre, MUBAS Area 2 Campus in Lilongwe near Winners Chapel, MUBAS Campus at Luwinga in Mzuzu, MUBAS Msalura Campus in Salima and MUBAS Mangochi Campus at Mangochi CCAP.

The forms, together with copies of relevant certificates and bank deposit slips, should be electronically sent or physically delivered by Friday, 18th December, 2026 to any of the campuses indicated above. Alternatively, you can send the application package to the following address:
The Institute Manager
Institute of Continuing Education (ICE)
Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)
Private Bag 303 Chichiri
BLANTYRE 3
Email: [email protected]

For further enquiries, kindly use the following contact numbers during working hours only: BLANTYRE (+265 999 976 502 / +265 999 976 503); LILONGWE (+265 999 976 501); MZUZU (+265 999 976 498); SALIMA (+265 998 677 346) and Mangochi (+265 881 355 001 / +265 999 976 499)

THE INSTITUTE PROMOTES GENDER EQUALITY HENCE AN ENCOURAGEMENT FOR FEMALE CANDIDATES TO APPLY.