Message from Dean
Welcome to the School of Business Studies and Humanities (BuSH) at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST). The School of BuSH is one of the five Schools in the University established in 2011 comprised of three major units/research groups, namely; Innovation, Technology Management and Entrepreneurship; Business Administration and Management and; Humanities and Governance and Leadership.
As part of the University, the School of BuSH embraces the Institutions' motto of “Academia for Society and Industry” through Teaching, Research, Outreach, Innovation and Commercialization. Our mission is to deliver research-intensive graduate and post-doctorate training in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI). Although the institution is purely a science and engineering, it incorporates BuSH as common core courses for Masters and PhD students with the view to impart students' attributes of innovation, commercialization, entrepreneurship and strategic leadership that will enable them to become effective industrial captains, techno-preneurs and innovation managers.
The School has been offering common core courses in Innovation Management and Competitiveness; Entrepreneurship and Management; Philosophy, Ethics and Law; as well as Research Methodology and Communication Skills. In connection to this, the school is in the process of finalizing the curriculum on Master and PhD in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the School also offers tailor-made short courses in business management, Entrepreneurship, international trade and marketing on a regular basis as well as spearhead outreach activities and linkages with the industry. The training curricula is designed to incorporate strong entrepreneurship modules in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) with the view to accommodate, enable, stimulate, catalyse and harness the innovativeness and entrepreneurial qualities inherent in the modern generation.
Thank you for visiting our website. I invite you to browse through the School of Business Studied and Humanities (BuSH) section on this site to learn more about our educational programs. Don’t hesitate to contact us for assistance or further clarifications.
Sincerely,
Prof. Liliane Pasape,
Dean of the School of Business Studies and Humanities
The School of BuSH envisages offering Master's and PhD programmes in the following fields:
The School of BuSH training curricula is designed to incorporate strong entrepreneurship modules in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI). The BuSH's curriculum also seeks to accommodate, enable, stimulate, catalyze and harness the innovativeness and entrepreneurial qualities inherent in the young generation.
NM-AIST with its tranquil environment and surroundings offers a unique and conducive learning environment. Study at NM AIST, study at BuSH!
Through the School of BuSH NM-AIST seeks to accommodate, enable, stimulate, catalyze and harness the innovativeness and entrepreneurial qualities inherent in the young generation. It thus organizes science fairs and nobel symposium during the annual Nelson Mandela SETI week. In that connection, an inaugural STEM Boot Camp was successfully organized for secondary school in January 2016, in collaboration with ProjeKt Inspire.
The Nelson Mandela PPP (NM PPP) Initiative
The School of BuSH is responsible for coordinating the Nelson Mandela Public Private Partnership (NM-PPP) initiative which has been established to serve as:
The school of BuSH has the following ongoing projects:
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Facilitation of effective Academia for Society and Industry
The School of BuSH is charged with the responsibility of linking NM-AIST to communities and the industry, and ensuring that it is responsive to the latter's needs, problems and challenges. NM-AIST strategies of ensuring effectiveness as an academia for society and industry include the following:
Innovation and Entrepreneurship Acceleration Initiative at NM-AIST
The School of BuSH coordinates the initiatives designed to stimulate and promote innovation and entrepreneurship among NM-AIST students which includes the following:
Other Initiatives Managed by the School of BuSH
Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Studies In partnership with UNESCO and the Global Knowledge Initiative (GKI), the School of BuSH conducts training on STI Policy to academics, researchers, media practitioners, policy makers and entrepreneurs. The major purpose of the STI Policy training is to mainstream STI into the development processes in East Africa.
The Nelson Mandela SETI Week (of July 18)
The School of BuSH is also responsible for coordinating organization of the Nelson Mandela SETI Week, which is celebrated every year on the week of Nelson Mandela's birth day, July 18. The running theme of the NM SETI Week is "Innovation for Change: Become a Nelson Mandela Change-Maker". The events of the week include the following:
UNESCO Chair on STI Policy and Leadership
The School of BuSH hosts the UNESCO Chair in STI Policy and Leadership for the Eastern Africa Region since 2016. The following are the key objectives of the UNESCO Chair on STI Policy and Leadership:
African Grand Challenges
African Grand Challenge is one among many NM-AIST’s initiatives aim to promote and accelerate innovation in Africa. The objectives of the NM-AIST African Grand Challenge are to innovate for Africa, to collaborate and learn together, and to foster multi-level partnerships for sustainable futures. We bring together students who are interested in the application of science and technology research to critical problems in Africa. We hope that this event can be one of many such events that stimulate creative problem solving in a way that leads to increases in product and service innovations; innovations that foster new companies, new jobs, and ultimately enhance the quality of life in Africa.
The African Grand Challenge is designed to promote a collaborative learning experience in which participating students, universities, and local and international companies collaborate and learn from each other. One important and lasting impact of the AGC will be a network of public and private partnerships that provides a foundation for a community of researchers and entrepreneurs that work towards sustainable solutions to pressing social problems. Click here for more information...
The Arusha Living Lab
The Arusha Living Lab is a platform for the generation, discussion and implementation of ideas that make a difference to the surrounding community. Projects implemented under the auspices of the Arusha Living Lab include the Nganana and Nambala Primary Schools e-reader project that seeks to improve Primary School children's access to reading materials (ICT Education for Primary Schools).
The School of BuSH also offers services in social science research methods and stakeholders engagement for the advancement of science, technology and innovation in Tanzania. Click here for more information...
Adjunct Professors/Faculty | ||
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SN | NAME | AFFILIATION |
1 | Jerman Rose, PhD, Professor | Washinton State University |
2 | Conrad Shayo, PhD, Professor | Califonia State University, San Bernadino |
3 | Daniel Brockington, PhD, Professor | University of Sheffield |
4 | Simeon Peter Sungi, PhD, Professor | United states International University- Africa |
5 | Wineaster Anderson, PhD, Professor | University of Dar es Salaam- Business School |
6 | Martin T. Walsh, PhD, Professor | Wolfson College, University of Cambridge |
7 | Simmy M. Marwa, PhD, Professor | University of Dedan Kimath, Nairobi |
8 | Raymond Sambuli Mosha, PhD, Professor | Mount Meru University |
9 | Sarone Ole Sena, PhD, Professor | MSTCDC: MC Training Center |
10 | Eliaman Laltaika, PhD | Evangelical Lutheran Church in Tanzania North-Central Diocese |
11 | Bakari George, PhD | Tengeru Institute of Community Development |
12 | Emmanuel Constantine Lupilya, PhD | e-Governance Agency, Government of Tanzania |
13 | Bukaza Chachage,PhD | Open university of Tanzania |
14 | Vicensia Shule, PhD | University of Dar es salaam |
15 | Claire Kelly, PhD | Plymouth University |