ABOUT MUST

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS) was officially established under the MUBAS Act of 2019, positioning itself as a leading institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence, research, and innovation in the private sector. It operates with a mission to advance knowledge and professional competencies through outstanding teaching, research, and industry engagement. The university promotes an inclusive, entrepreneurial, and research-intensive environment, aiming to produce graduates who drive transformation both locally and globally.

 MUBAS enrolled its first cohort of students in 1965 under its original identity as the Polytechnic, a constituent college of the University of Malawi (UNIMA). The institution officially became MUBAS following a rebranding process in 2021 when it was established as an independent university.

Currently, MUBAS has 7,408 students, with a nearly equal distribution across genders and regions of Malawi. The academic staff includes over 305 members, with 59 holding PhDs, 188 with master's degrees, and 58 bachelor's degrees. The university has five professors and a robust faculty experienced in both local and international institutions.

2.0 THE UNIVERSITY STRUCTURE

Schools

MUBAS offers various programmes through five schools: School of Science and Technology, School of Built Environment, School of Business and Economic Sciences, School of Education, Communication and Media Studies, and School of Engineering

School of Science and Technology:

This school has four departments: Computer Science and Information Systems, Physics and Biochemical Sciences, Public Health and Environmental Sciences, and Mathematical Sciences. These departments have 11 undergraduate and  28 postgraduate programmes.

School of Engineering:

This school has four departments: Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Mining Engineering. These departments have 15 undergraduate and 15 postgraduate programmes.

School of Built Environment:

This school has three departments: Architecture, Quantity Surveying and Land Economy, and Physical Planning and Land Surveying. These departments have five undergraduate and one postgraduate programmes.

School of Business and Economic Sciences:

This school has three departments: Business Management, Accountancy and Finance, and Economics and Law. These departments have 10 undergraduate and four postgraduate programmes.

School of Education, Communication and Media Studies:

This school has three departments: Journalism and Media Studies, Applied Education, and Language and Communication Studies. These departments have seven undergraduate and three postgraduate programmes.

Centres

The Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences has seven centres: Water, Sanitation, Health and Technology (WASHTED), Management Development Centre (MDC), Institute of Continuing Education (ICE), Business Incubation Centre (BIC), Printing Press Centre (PPC), Engineering and Technical Services Centre (ETSC), Transport Technology Transfer Centre (TTTC).

3.0 VISION, MISSION AND CORE VALUES

Vision

To be an inclusive, engaged, entrepreneurial, innovative and research-intensive University.

Mission

To advance knowledge, professional competencies and innovation through outstanding teaching, research, consultancy, outreach and engagement with industry and stakeholders in useful ways. The University is committed to providing a vibrant and supportive intellectual environment that produces influential, entrepreneurial and innovative graduates, driving the pace of transformation locally and globally.

Core Values

The University has adopted a set of values that are shared among all staff and students and thereby offer them some guidance as they fulfil their respective responsibilities. These values are expected to drive MUBAS’ culture and priorities. The core values are:

• Excellence

• Integrity

• Discovery and Innovation

• Entrepreneurship

• Responsiveness

• Inclusivity and Diversity