FACULTY OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION - (FBA)

Dean's Welcome Message

(FBA)

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Dear Students, Faculty, and Visitors,
It is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the Faculty of Business Administration at Zanzibar University. As the Dean of this esteemed faculty, I am delighted to invite you to explore the dynamic world of business education and innovation that defines our academic community.
Our Faculty of Business Administration is dedicated to fostering a rich learning environment that nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and leadership skills.
We pride ourselves on offering a comprehensive range of programs designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in today's global business landscape.

Our distinguished faculty members bring a wealth of academic and industry experience to the classroom, ensuring that our students receive a world-class education. Beyond the academic curriculum, we provide numerous opportunities for experiential learning, research initiatives, and industry engagement, preparing our students for successful and impactful careers. Whether you are a prospective student, a current member of our faculty, or a visitor seeking insights into our vibrant community, we encourage you to explore the various resources and programs that make the Faculty of Business Administration an exciting hub of learning and innovation.

Thank you for considering Zanzibar University for your academic and professional journey. We are confident that your experience within our Faculty of Business Administration will be transformative, empowering you to excel in Zanzibar University our chosen field and contribute meaningfully to the business world. Welcome to a place where knowledge meets opportunity, and aspirations take flight.

Best regards,
Dr. Salama Yusuf,
Dean - Faculty of Business Administration,
Zanzibar University.

Faculty Background

The Faculty of Business administration (FBA) at Zanzibar University (ZU) in was established in 1998 followed by the graduation of 1st batch of Bachelor of Business Administration (in Accounting / Marketing) to which total of 100 students graduated at its first batch from both fields in 2002. Since then, other programmes such as Bachelor of Business Information Technology (BBIT) and Bachelor of Procurement and Logistic (BPL) was established in 2008 and 2013 respectively.

Under constant supervision of Business Administration in both fields, various non-degree programmes such as Certificate and Diploma in Business Administration was established followed by Masters of Business Administration. Our graduates find employment in different public and private institutions in the respective discipline.

To date the faculty has produced more than 7900 graduates in field of Business Administration, meanwhile about 90% have been employed in different sectors, and some have opened their own businesses and few remained unemployed. The intake of students in Business Administration has been increased in each year where this academic year 2023/2024 the faculty has enrolled more than 300 students compared to other faculties.

The Faculty is also expected to launch more postgraduate degrees to the near future, such as that of PhD in Business Management, a Master's degree in Marketing and Tourism, Master in Logistics Management and Transportation, Master's degree in Petroleum Management and Promotion, Master in Tax Management and Master's degree in Tourism Management.

Nevertheless, the faculty is keen to provide a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Information Technology, Bachelor of Business Administration in Digital Marketing, Bachelor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, and Bachelor of Marketing and Tourism.

Departments

The Faculty is operating with the following four Departments.

Publications from FBA