Departments

The department equips students with vital language and communication skills through core modules and degrees in Business Communication and Health and Behaviour Change Communication. It also contributes through research, consultancy, and outreach in business, public relations, and social change.

The department prepares professional teachers, trainers, and instructors in technical, vocational, business, and computer studies through its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It aligns curricula with industry and societal needs, while also engaging in research, consultancy, outreach, and short courses to advance education and support socio-economic development.

The department is a pioneer in journalism and media education, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in journalism, media studies, and digital journalism. It prepares ethical, skilled professionals for the evolving media landscape while contributing through research, consultancy, outreach, and partnerships with organizations like MISA Malawi, UNESCO, and the Raphael Tenthani Centre.

The department trains students in Land Surveying and Physical Planning, providing practical skills to address land use, urbanization, and development challenges, while staff engage in research and professional projects.

The department offers degrees and diplomas in Quantity Surveying and Land Economy, equipping students with skills to meet the needs of the construction and real estate sectors. Staff also engage in research and collaborate on industry projects.

The Department of Architecture trains students in the design, planning, and construction of built environments, equipping them with practical and creative skills for careers in architecture, urban design, and sustainable development.

The department combines expertise in economics and law, currently offering a Bachelor of Laws (Commerce) program and developing economics degrees. Staff engage in research, consultancy, and professional collaborations.

The department equips students for careers in accountancy, auditing, banking, finance, and taxation through its four undergraduate programs. Beyond academics, it engages in research, consultancy, short courses, and community initiatives such as financial literacy, fostering graduates and services that impact both industry and society.

The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in business management, marketing, human resources, procurement, entrepreneurship, tourism, and an MBA, preparing graduates for leadership roles across sectors. Staff also engage in research, consultancy, and community outreach.

The department trains students in mining engineering, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to meet industry demands in mineral exploration, extraction, and processing. Staff are also engaged in research, consultancy, and industry collaborations.

The department prepares students in mechanical engineering, providing practical and theoretical expertise for careers in design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Faculty also contribute through research, consultancy, and industrial projects.

The Civil Engineering Department, one of the oldest in the MUBAS School of Engineering, trains students to become skilled professionals in the construction industry across Malawi and the SADC region.

The Electrical Engineering Department trains students in the design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems, preparing them for careers in power generation, electronics, and telecommunications.

The department offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Mathematics, Statistics, Computing, Consumer Sciences, and Actuarial Sciences, preparing students for careers in teaching, research, and industry.

The department trains professionals in public and environmental health, providing practical and research-focused programs while faculty engage in consultancy, outreach, and projects addressing health and environmental challenges.

The department trains professionals in environmental physics, food science, industrial laboratory technology, and environmental management, offering certificate, diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs.

The department trains professionals in software engineering, information technology, cybersecurity, information systems, and artificial intelligence, offering education, research, consultancy, and outreach to address modern IT challenges and ensure digital safety and innovation.