About University of Dar es Salaam Business School

University of Dar es Salaam Business School (UDBS) is located at the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) main campus, about 13 km from City Centre. UDBS came into existence in 2008 as a result of a transformation of the then Faculty of Commerce and Management which was established in 1979. UDBS is one of the leading institutions in business and management research, teaching and consultancy in the Sub-Saharan region. The performance is due to the strength of its staff in teaching, research and consultancy, plus the breadth and quality of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and extensive training and consultancy programs in business, entrepreneurship and management.

The UDBS manages four teaching and research departments, which are Accounting, Finance, General Management and Marketing. Also, the School has two service bureaus; the Career Counselling and Alumni Centre, Placement and Practical Training Bureau and Management Development and Consultancy Bureau, a unit that offers consultancy services to the community. Furthermore, there are coordination units within the Dean’s office, these are; Research and Publication, planning and finance, undergraduate studies, postgraduate studies, gender, marketing, and quality assurance. There are research and studies centres operating within the departments, namely; Centre of Policy Research and Advocacy, Centre for Tourism Research, Centre for Banking and Financial Services, a Research Centre for Oil and Gas Business, the Centre for Logistics, and Korean Studies centre

Message from the  Dean

The University of Dar es Salaam Business School is dedicated to preparing our graduates to meet the demands of today’s business environment. Our programs are crafted to empower students with the skills to address economic challenges, think creatively, and provide practical solutions. We focus on nurturing entrepreneurial mindsets, in order to develop job creators rather than just job seekers.

The academic programs offered range from undergraduate to doctoral levels, with specializations in areas such as Accounting, Banking and Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Management Systems, Logistics and Transport, and Entrepreneurship. Technology continues to be a foundation of our curriculum, integrating ICT tools so that students can fit into this digital phase.

We are also committed to strengthening ties with our alumni as well as industry associates. These relationships create valuable opportunities for consultancy, practical learning experience, and career development for both students and staff. This will ensure that our programs reflect the evolving needs of the business community.

Our teaching and research emphasize key areas like entrepreneurship, sustainability, and governance, contributing to national and regional development. In this new academic year, UDBS continues to commit itself to delivering high-quality education, impactful research, and valuable advisory services.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

Dr. Patrick Mbwile.

Acting Dean, University of Dar es Salaam Business School

The Vision of the UDBS

UDBS seeks to become a world-class business school that is responsive to development needs through innovation, knowledge creation and application in the areas of Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Governance.

Mission Statement

“To provide quality Entrepreneurship, Business Management and Governance training, research and advisory services for the development of Tanzania and the rest of the world”.

UDBS will be engaged in the continuous pursuit of excellence in knowledge development, production of responsible graduates and service to the community. In line with obtaining socio-economic development, the key thrust of the UDBS is to offer programs whose graduates are more entrepreneurial, hence job creators rather than job seekers.

The Core Values

Customer-orientedness, Excellence, Social responsiveness and Integrity (CESI)

UDBS Motto

“Knowledge for Management Excellence” (KNOW ME)