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The United Republic of Tanzania

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Academic Department

Department of Labour Studies

The Department of Labour Studies prepares professionals to manage employment relations, workplace disputes, labour administration, decent work and public-sector management.

Programmes and Levels Offered

# Programme Levels Offered Brief Focus
1 Labour Relations and Public Management
  • Basic Technician Certificate in Labour Relations and Public Management (NTA Level 4)
  • Technician Certificate in Labour Relations and Public Management (NTA Level 5)
  • Ordinary Diploma in Labour Relations and Public Management (NTA Level 6)
  • Bachelor Degree in Labour Relations and Public Management (NTA Level 7-8)
Employment relations, labour administration, labour law, public management and workplace governance
2 Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Basic Technician Certificate in Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (NTA Level 4)
  • Technician Certificate in Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (NTA Level 5)
  • Ordinary Diploma in Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (NTA Level 6)
  • Bachelor Degree in Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution (NTA Level 7-8)
Conflict analysis, negotiation, mediation, arbitration and dispute resolution
3 Labour Laws, Mediation and Arbitration
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Labour Laws, Mediation and Arbitration (NTA Level 9)
  • Master’s Degree in Labour Laws, Mediation and Arbitration (NTA Level 9)
Advanced labour law, mediation, arbitration and employment dispute resolution

Programme Details

1. Labour Relations and Public Management

Programme Description

Labour Relations and Public Management combines the study of employment relationships, labour administration, labour law, workplace relations and public management. It prepares graduates to manage relations among employers, employees, trade unions and government institutions.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose this programme if you want practical expertise in workplace relations, negotiation, conflict resolution and public management. The programme prepares graduates to contribute to industrial harmony, decent work and organisational productivity in Tanzania and beyond.

What Will You Learn?
  • Labour relations and labour laws
  • Conflict management, mediation and arbitration
  • Negotiation skills and collective bargaining
  • Trade unionism and employers’ associations
  • Human resource management
  • Labour administration and inspection
  • Occupational safety and health
  • Public and administrative management, social protection and labour-market dynamics
Career Opportunities

Labour Officer, Labour Administrator, Industrial or Labour Relations Officer, Human Resource Officer, Mediator, Arbitrator, Trade Union Officer, Employers’ Association Officer, Occupational Safety and Health Officer, Administrative Officer, Labour Adviser and Consultant.

2. Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution

Programme Description

Conflict Management and Alternative Dispute Resolution develops professionals capable of preventing, managing and resolving conflicts through constructive approaches outside conventional court processes. It responds to disputes in workplaces, families, communities, land matters, business relations and organisations.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose this programme if you are interested in negotiation, mediation, peaceful conflict resolution and helping individuals, communities and organisations find workable solutions to disputes.

What Will You Learn?
  • Conflict analysis and prevention
  • Negotiation and mediation skills
  • Arbitration and alternative dispute-resolution procedures
  • Communication and facilitation
  • Workplace and community conflict management
  • Ethics in dispute resolution
  • Relevant legal and institutional frameworks
Career Opportunities

Mediator, Conflict Resolution Practitioner, Labour Relations Officer, Community Mediation Officer, Administrative Officer, Programme Officer, Peacebuilding Practitioner, NGO Officer and ADR Consultant.

3. Labour Laws, Mediation and Arbitration

Programme Description

Labour Laws, Mediation and Arbitration is an advanced programme for professionals who require deeper knowledge of labour law, employment relations, mediation, arbitration and workplace dispute resolution. It is relevant for practitioners who deal with labour disputes and workplace governance.

Why Choose This Programme?

Choose this programme if you are already working or aspiring to work in labour administration, industrial relations, human resource management, legal practice, dispute resolution, trade unions or employment-related consultancy.

What Will You Learn?
  • Advanced labour law and employment regulation
  • Mediation and arbitration practice
  • Workplace dispute-resolution systems
  • Collective bargaining and industrial relations
  • Labour institutions and enforcement mechanisms
  • Legal reasoning, ethics and professional practice
  • Research in labour law and dispute resolution
Career Opportunities

Labour Law Specialist, Mediator, Arbitrator, Labour Officer, Industrial Relations Manager, HR/Labour Relations Consultant, Trade Union or Employers’ Association Officer, Legal/Administrative Officer and Workplace Dispute-Resolution Practitioner.

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